Samsung WF45M5500AZ User Manual Download Page 3

Page: 3 / 68

Contents

English

Cleaning 46
Recovery from freezing

Care against an extended time of disuse

Cleaning the exterior

Cleaning the interior

Troubleshooting

Checkpoints 51
Information codes

Specifications

Fabric care chart

Protecting the environment

Declaration of conformity

Specification sheet

Cycle chart

WF5500M_DC68-03773A-05_EN.indd 3

3/15/2019 4:54:33 PM

Summary of Contents for WF45M5500AZ

Page 1: ...Washer User manual WF45M5500A WF45M5100A WF5500M_DC68 03773A 05_EN indd 1 3 15 2019 4 54 33 PM...

Page 2: ...tallation cautions 8 Critical usage warnings 8 Usage cautions 10 Critical cleaning warnings 13 Installation 14 Unpacking your washer 14 What s included 15 Installation requirements 17 Step by step ins...

Page 3: ...nst an extended time of disuse 49 Cleaning the exterior 50 Cleaning the interior 50 Troubleshooting 51 Checkpoints 51 Information codes 55 Specifications 57 Fabric care chart 57 Protecting the environ...

Page 4: ...Because the following operating instructions cover various models the characteristics of your washer may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicabl...

Page 5: ...6 Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather 7 Do not tamper with controls 8 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless spe...

Page 6: ...ric shock or fire Ensure that the voltage frequency and current supplied to the washer matches those listed in the product specifications Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire Plug the...

Page 7: ...Frost may cause the tubes to burst Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak This may result in electric shock or fire Do not use an electric transformer to power the washer This...

Page 8: ...strange noise a burning smell or smoke unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire In the event of a gas leak such a...

Page 9: ...This may result in electric shock burns or injury Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer while it is operating This may result in injury Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the...

Page 10: ...econnecting the water supply hose open the faucet slowly Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non use The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may damage a product part or...

Page 11: ...e appliance As well as being harmful to humans this may result in electric shock fire or problems with the product Do not place objects that generate electromagnetic fields near the washer This may re...

Page 12: ...njury Do not wash laundry contaminated by oils creams or lotions usually found in skincare shops or massage clinics This may cause the rubber seal to become deformed and result in a water leak Do not...

Page 13: ...other heavy metal objects in the washer Sort the laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the recommended cycle water temperature and additional functions Failure to do this may...

Page 14: ...shown below If your washer was damaged during shipping or you do not have all of the items call 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 To prevent personal injury or strain wear protective gloves whenever liftin...

Page 15: ...the parts contact a local Samsung customer center or the retailer 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 Release lever 02 Detergent drawer 03 Door 04 Drum 05 Filter cover 06 Pump filter 07 Emergency...

Page 16: ...aps The number 3 to 6 of bolt caps provided depends on the model The appearance of the washer and provided accessories may differ with the model To purchase an accessory or lost part contact a local S...

Page 17: ...all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Latest Revision for the U S or the...

Page 18: ...a platform or a poorly supported structure Water temperature Do not install the washer in areas where water may freeze as the washer always retains some water in its water valves pumps and or hoses Fr...

Page 19: ...C A A 39 in 991 mm C 27 in 686 mm B 1 in 25 mm D 1 in 25 mm Installation on a pedestal A B D E F C A 54 6 in 1387 mm D 27 in 686 mm B 34 in 864 mm E 38 7 in 984 mm C 5 9 in 150 mm F 53 4 in 1356 mm W...

Page 20: ...de by side installation A E A A C B B F D A 1 in 25 mm D 34 in 864 mm B 27 in 686 mm E 2 in 51 mm C 17 in 432 mm F 5 9 in 150 mm This clearance is not applicable to stand alone washers WF5500M_DC68 03...

Page 21: ...in 127 mm D 3 in 76 mm J 3 in 76 mm E 6 in 152 mm K 34 in 864 mm F 78 5 in 1994 mm L 8 in 203 mm WARNING Samsung s washers and dryers can be stacked to maximize usable space The dryer legs need to be...

Page 22: ...EP 2 Remove the shipping bolts Unpack the product package and remove all shipping bolts 1 Loosen all shipping bolts on the rear of the machine using the spanner NOTE An adjustable wrench or 10 mm open...

Page 23: ...water hose B A CAUTION Make sure you use a new water hoses and there are rubber gaskets B inside the couplings A at either end of each water hose A water hose without the gasket may leak If there is a...

Page 24: ...en tighten them by just an additional two thirds of a turn with a pliers Do not overtighten the fittings You can damage them 3 When done pull the water hoses up and down to check if they are properly...

Page 25: ...connected properly See the 4C information code for troubleshooting 7 Open both faucets and check if there is a leak NOTE If you do not want to use the hot water hose insert the inlet cap into the hot...

Page 26: ...96 inches 245 cm Make sure the drain hose and the standpipe are not airtight NOTE D Hose retainer E Tie straps A CAUTION Connect the hose guide A within 6 in 15 cm of the end of the drain hose If the...

Page 27: ...e the guide to the wall using a hook to ensure stable drainage STEP 6 Remove the film inside the door B Remove the small circle film B above the door latch before use STEP 7 Power on Plug the power co...

Page 28: ...abels on the items NOTE Make sure to check the care label on all clothing and sort clothing accordingly before starting the wash STEP 2 Empty pockets Empty all the pockets of your laundry items Metal...

Page 29: ...y detergent which is designed for automatic washers NOTE Follow the detergent manufacturer s recommendations based on the weight of the laundry the degree of soiling and the hardness of the water in y...

Page 30: ...pen the detergent drawer while the washer is operating Do not use the following types of detergent Tablet or capsule types Ball or net types To prevent the compartment from clogging concentrated or hi...

Page 31: ...e A CAUTION Powdered fabric softener is not recommended Use liquid fabric softener only Concentrated fabric softener must be diluted with water before being added Do not add main wash detergent to the...

Page 32: ...e CAUTION Do not add undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly to the load or to the drum It is a powerful chemical and can cause fabric damage such as weakening of the fibers or color loss if not use...

Page 33: ...of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance Feature panel WF45M5500A 02 03 04 05 07 08 06 06 01 WF45M5100A 02 03 04 05 07 08 06 0...

Page 34: ...is for energy saving purposes Cool Brightly colored very lightly soiled items The washer supplies additional hot water or drives the heater to warm up the water if it is below 60 F 16 C Cold Uses only...

Page 35: ...NOTE Spin Only This cycle runs the spinning process With the cycle time on the display press Spin repeatedly until a desired spinning speed is selected Then press START PAUSE to start the cycle This...

Page 36: ...cycle settings Temp Spin and Soil Level as necessary 4 Select desired options as necessary 5 Press START PAUSE To change the cycle during operation 1 Press START PAUSE to stop operation 2 Select a di...

Page 37: ...t PERM PRESS For wash and wear synthetic fabrics and lightly to normally soiled items RINSE SPIN Features an additional rinse process after fabric softener is applied to the laundry ACTIVE WEAR WF45M5...

Page 38: ...items BEDDING For bulky items such as comforters blankets and sheets For best results wash only 1 type of bedding For bulky items use liquid detergent and do not roll the items in the drum because the...

Page 39: ...ater only for WF45M5500A model Sound Press to mute the washer No alarm or melody will sound except for the diagnostic checking beep and the indicator lights up To unmute press the button again My Cycl...

Page 40: ...en press START PAUSE at 2 00 pm The washer starts operating at 3 00 pm and ends at 5 00 pm Provided below is the time line for this example 2 00 pm Set the Delay End to 3 hours 3 00 pm Start 5 00 pm E...

Page 41: ...keeps sounding for 2 minutes To add laundry after activating Child Lock deactivate Child Lock or restart the washer To cancel Child Lock Press and hold both Soil Level and Spin for 6 seconds The door...

Page 42: ...NOTE If you select NORMAL or HEAVY DUTY you may notice the washer supplying cold water This is normal because the machine is designed to reduce power consumption In these cycles the Hot temperature is...

Page 43: ...Self Clean 4 Press START PAUSE NOTE The water temperature for Self Clean is defaulted to Hot This temperature cannot be changed In the case where residue is present in the washer drum add liquid chlo...

Page 44: ...Smart Care function Press and hold Sound on the washer for 3 seconds to enter the Smart Care mode only for WF45M5500A model Press Smart Care button to enter the Smart Care mode only for WF45M5100A mod...

Page 45: ...en A 3 Put an empty spacious container around the cover and stretch the emergency drain tube to the container while holding the tube cap A B 4 Open the tube cap and let water in the Emergency drain tu...

Page 46: ...k of the washer Cover the hose with a cloth to prevent water from gushing out 4 Use pliers to pull out the mesh filter from the inlet valve 5 Submerge the mesh filter deeply in water so that the threa...

Page 47: ...the drain pump propeller inside the filter is not clogged 6 Reinsert the pump filter and then turn the filter knob to the right 7 Close the filter cover NOTE Some pump filters feature a safety knob t...

Page 48: ...rawer from the washer 2 Remove the liquid detergent container from the drawer 3 Clean the drawer components in flowing water using a soft brush NOTE Other parts of the drawer can also be removed They...

Page 49: ...r over the faucet to loosen the water hose 3 Disconnect the water hose and soak it in warm water 4 Pour warm water into the drum and leave it for about 10 minutes 5 Reconnect the water hose to the fau...

Page 50: ...anel Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel Cabinet Clean with soap and water Cleaning the interior Clean the interior of...

Page 51: ...After a cycle detergent remains in the detergent drawer Make sure the washer is running with sufficient water pressure Make sure the detergent is added to the center of the detergent drawer Make sure...

Page 52: ...he door does not open Press or tap START PAUSE to stop the washer It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage The door will not open until 3 minutes after the washer has stopped...

Page 53: ...ion is correct Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct taps Flush water lines Make sure your water heater is set to supply hot water with a minimum temperature of 120 F 49 C at the tap Also c...

Page 54: ...HE detergent to prevent oversudsing Has odors Excessive suds collect in recesses and can cause foul odors Run cleansing cycles to sanitize periodically Clean the door seal diaphragm Dry the washer int...

Page 55: ...s Power the washer off and then check the drain system for any leaks Once the leak issue is resolved power the washer on Depending on the model the drain system drains water automatically The POWER an...

Page 56: ...the MEMS sensor Power the washer off Wait 2 3 minutes power the washer on and then try again OC Water may overflow Close the water valve and call for service 3C Check the motor Power the washer off Wa...

Page 57: ...entle Delicates Hand wash Water temperature Hot Warm Cold NOTE This represents appropriate wash water temperatures for various items The temperature range for Hot is 106 126 F 41 52 C for Warm is 84 1...

Page 58: ...bserve local waste disposal regulations Cut off the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source Remove the lid so that animals and small children cannot get trapped inside t...

Page 59: ...B Width 27 686 C Depth with door open 54 6 1387 D Depth 34 864 Water pressure psi kPa 20 116 137 800 NET weight lb kg 218 99 Spin revolution 1300 rpm Heater rating 900 W Power consumption Washing 120...

Page 60: ...Spin CD Cold RH Rinse Hold L Light WF45M5500A Cycle Functions Temp Spin Soil Level EH H W C CD H M L NS RH H N L NORMAL HEAVY DUTY BEDDING SANITIZE ALLERGEN RINSE SPIN PERM PRESS DELICATES QUICK WASH...

Page 61: ...Cold NS No Spin RH Rinse Hold L Light WF45M5100A Cycle Functions Temp Spin Soil Level H W C CD H M L NS RH H N L NORMAL HEAVY DUTY BEDDING ACTIVE WEAR RINSE SPIN PERM PRESS DELICATES QUICK WASH Self C...

Page 62: ...MSUNG or SAMSUNG s authorized service center to receive warranty service SAMSUNG will provide in home service within the contiguous United States during the warranty period at no charge subject to ava...

Page 63: ...voltage fluctuations and surges damage caused by failure to operate and maintain the product according to instructions in home instruction on how to use your product and service to correct installatio...

Page 64: ...HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you...

Page 65: ...Canada To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center The...

Page 66: ...cts equipment systems utilities services parts supplies accessories applications installations repairs external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG that damage this product or r...

Page 67: ...ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXC...

Page 68: ...03773A 05_EN indd 68 3 15 2019 4 55 03 PM QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us support www samsung com ca support English CANADA 1...

Search results

Summary of Contents for WF45M5500AZ

Reviews:

Related manuals for WF45M5500AZ

Brands by name

Popular brands

Samsung WF45M5500AZ, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for WF45M5500AZ

Reviews:

Related manuals for WF45M5500AZ

Brands by name

Popular brands