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 contents
SETTING UP YOUR WASHER 6 Description of part

6
10 How to wash automatically depends on the
laundry
11 Control Panel

MANUAL FUNCTIONS 13 Manual functions

13
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE 14 Environment

14
14 Levelling
14 Connecting the water supply hose
15 Assembling the rat protection panel (option)
16 How to connect the drain hose (option)
17 Adding detergent
17 Adding fabric softener
18 Water supply connector filter
18 Cleaning the filter
18 Cleaning the pump filter (option)
19 Cleaning the detergent compartment
19 Eco Tub Clean reminder

TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Troubleshooting

20
WASHING MACHINE WON’T WORK? 21 Washing machine won’t work?

21
SPECIFICATION 23 Specification

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 safety instructions
Please note that the following precautions for safety intend to prevent unpredictable danger and damage by
helping the proper use in safety.
When using hot water in washing, please make sure that the water should not exceed 50°C.
• Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged, and an electric shock or a fire may take place.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
2. For use in Europe : This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
5. The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be
used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
6. For washing machines having ventilation openings in
the base, the installation instructions shall state that the
openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away unless continuously supervised.
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 safety instructions
8. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be
supplied through an external switching device, such as a
timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
and off by the utility.
WARNING
There might be serious injury or fatal accident when you violate this instruction.
• If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not pull the cord off or touch it with moist hands.
− An electric shock or a fire may take place.
• Do not bend the power supply cord by force or press it with heavy things.
− An electric shock or a fire may take place.
• Do not install the washer nearby electric implement or don’t put a candle light or cigarette
light on the washer.
− A fire may take place.
• During operation, do not put your hands or metal materials under the washer.
− You may be hurt by spinning board beneath the washer.
• Stay away from the washer when the bottom of the washer sinks into the water.
− There might be an electric shock. Please wait until the water drains out completely.
• Do not put laundry stained with gasoline, benzene, or alcohol in the washer, and keep the
materials away from the washer.
− An explosion or a fire may take place.
• During spinning, don’t put your hand in the spinning tub.
− It may hurt your hands. If it does not stop within 15 seconds after you open the lid, call
service agent immediately.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they
have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance has to be connected to the plug endurable to proper power consumption.
• This appliance has to be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
• No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.
− Otherwise this may cause a mechanical error, electric shock, fire or physical damage.
− The product warranty does not cover problems resulting from disassembling the product.
• Do not use this product for business purposes.
• For washing machines with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet must not obstruct
the openings.
• Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your washing machine. The washing machine door
does not open easily from the inside and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.

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 CAUTIONS
There might be a slight injury or damage when you violate this instruction.
• Don’t install it in the area with moisture or outdoor where it has rain or snow.
− An electric shock or a fire may take place.
• Please unplug the power supply cord when you do not use it.
− An electric shock or a fire may take place.
• If there is dust or water on the power supply plug and its connected part, please remove it
completely.
− An electric shock or a fire may take place.
• Do not make your kids look into the inside of the washer.
− If your kid falls into the washer, his life could be in danger.
• Ventilate immediately without touching the power plug if gas is leaking.
− An electric shock or a fire may take place if it catches flame.
• If the washer makes strange noise, smell or smoke, unplug it promptly and call service agent.
− An electric shock or a fire may take place.
• When cleaning, don’t spray water to the parts of the washer directly.
− It may make its life span shorten.
Also an electric shock or fire may take place.
• Do not use the strong acid cleaning agent.
• Don’t use several appliances together with an outlet.
− A fire may take place due to unusual heat.
• Don’t press the button with an awl or pin.
− An electric shock or a fire may take place.
• Use the new hose-sets and old hose-sets should not be reused.
• If the damage is found on the current cord in use, it should be replaced by manufacturer,
service center or authorized person in order to avoid the risk.
• Connect the grounding wire to the shell plate, and bury it under at least 25cm of
earth:alternatively, connect the ground wire to the appropriate pin on a properly grounded power
receptacle. Never connect the wire to a telephone line, lightning rod, or gas pipe.
• The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
The use for business purposes qualifi es as product misuse. In this case, the product will not be
covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed
to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse.
• This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the
drain pipes are accessible.
• For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet must not obstruct the
openings.

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 setting up your washer
DESCRIPTION OF PART
The User’s Manual is for common use.
Make use of the User’s Manual depending upon your washing machine model.

Water supply hose (Cold)

Lid
Be sure to keep the lid closed Water supply hose (Hot)
during washing and spinning.

Detergent box
Fabric softener
dispenser

Filter
Lint will be
collected in the
filter during
washing.
Spin basket
Front control
panel

Power cord

Ground lead
When the water pipe
is metal, make sure
to cover the end of
the ground wire.
Rat protection panel Water drain hose

Adjustable legs
Adjust the length
of the legs when
installing the washer.

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 CHECKING BEFORE WASHING AND CARING FOR GARMENTS
Must follow the checkpoints in order to avoid machine problems or damages on garments.
• If the below problems are caused by customer’s faults, separate service fee will be charged.
Checkpoints Before Starting Washing
Check if the clothes are bleaching or not.

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• Add liquid detergent to a white towel and the garment where you can’t notice well. Then, rub
together strongly. Check if the color transferred to the towel.
• Be careful for scarves and imported clothes since they are easily discoloring.
• Check for stains or partial dirt.
• If stains are found, use the towel wet with detergents to rub on in a single direction.
• Before washing, the sleeves, collar, dress hem and pockets are pre-treated by brushing with
detergents.
The wrinkle-processed clothes made of wool are specially treated by fixing them with threads
before washing. The threads shall be removed after the clothes are dried.
Not washable laundry
Clothes those are easily transformable even by soaking in water.
• Even by soaking in water, neckties, brassieres, jackets, suits and coats can be easily
transformed like shrinking and discoloring on the garment surfaces because they are mostly
made of rayon, polynosic, cuff and their blend fabrics.
• The wrinkle-processed, embossed, or resin processed products are easy to transform even
by soaking in water.
• Easily discoloring products made of cotton and wool, wrinkled silk, leather products, leather
accessory, leather ornamented clothes and its accessory.
• Don’t wash those clothes without handling guideline or material indication tag.
About Detergent
• When detergents are not dissolving well, use warm water (about 40°C) to dissolve the
detergent.
• Use an appropriate amount.
CAUTION • Even if excess amount of detergent is used, there is not much difference in washing
result. It may cause damages to the garments because rinsing is not enough.
• The bleaching agent may cause damages to garments since it is strong alkali.
• Do sufficient rinsing because the powder detergent is easily remained on the garments
causing bad odors.
• If too much detergent is used or cold water is used, it doesn’t dissolve completely and
remain on the garments, hose or spin basket, causing contamination on clothes.
• In case of reserved washing, detergents must be put in the detergent box. If the powder
detergents are spread on laundry directly, it may cause discoloration.

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 setting up your washer
CARING FOR CLOTHES BEFORE WASHING
Take out personal belongings from pockets.
• Caution, Check the pockets! Hairpins and coins cause damages to
clothes and washing machine. They make noise and problems to
the machine. Must check the pocket.
If pants zippers are open while washing, the spin basket may be
damaged. The zipper should be closed and fixed with a string
before washing.
• Metal on the clothing may cause damage to the clothes and the tub.
• Turn clothing with buttons and embroidered clothes inside out before
washing them.
• Clothing with long strings may become entangled with other clothes,
and may cause damage to the clothing. Be sure to fix the strings
before washing.
Waterproof clothes (Ski Wear, Diaper Covers, Footboards) are not
allowed for washing.
• This may cause the laundry to be ejected or cause the washing machine to vibrate
abnormally, which may result in personal injury or damage the washing machine, the floor
or the clothing. (Diapers, waterproof clothing, raincoats, umbrella covers, skiwear, car cover
sheets, and sleeping bags, etc.).
• When the tub rotates, water may become trapped in the waterproof clothing or fabric and
can collect in a corner, causing abnormal vibrations. In addition, the laundry rises and may be
ejected and cause personal injury.
• Such abnormal vibrations of the machine may cause physical injury, or damage to the
machine, wall, or floor as well as the laundry itself.
Shake the dirt or soils from clothes.
• Soil and sands may rub delicate garments to cause damages and the washing result may be
unsatisfactory.
Do pre-washing for white socks, sleeves, and collars before the main washing.
• For stains and dirt on collars, sleeves, hems, and pockets, apply some detergent to them
and apply it lightly with a brush before washing.
• Use powdered or liquid detergent. Do not use soap as the tub may become dirty from the
dirt on it.
Turn inside out for those nappy clothes before washing.
• If clothes have too much foreign matter, separate them for washing.
Other clothes may pick up those dirty matters (dirt, thread).
• Wash black colored clothes and cotton towels separately. If they are
washed together, towels may pick up dirty matters. Check before
washing.
Cashmilon and those garments having big volume and lightweight
(eg. Lasedecorated clothes, lingerie, nylon stocking, synthetic
fabrics etc.) may rise and cause damages to the clothes and
problems to the machine. Use the laundry net or wash them
separately.
• Must put those long stringed clothes, lase-worked clothes, bed cover
sheet, wool clothes into a laundry net before washing.
• Put delicate clothes in the laundry net.
• Use only those commercial laundry net for washing.

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 Curtains, floating garments or blue jeans shall be pressed not to float on the water.
• If they are floated on the water, press Start/Pause button to stop and press them to sock in
the water. If the washing goes on with clothes floating on the water, it may cause damages to
the clothes and the washing machine as well as unsatisfactory washing result.
Make sure to soak inflatable items (such as blankets, and cotton-filled or microfibre
CAUTION quilets) in water before you run a cycle.
• Inflatable items may cause damage to the laundry or the machine during the wash

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or drying process.
• Regardless of the size, blankets or quilts are safer and cleaner to wash one item at
a time. Two different-sized blankets in the same load may compromise the drying
performance due to unbalanced loads.
To input a blanket
Fold the blanket as shown, and then put it on the plastic area (A) of the tub before
inserting into the tub.

CAUTION
Make sure the laundry is inserted completely.
• Any exposed part of the laundry may cause damage to the machine or the laundry
itself, or a water leak.
• Make sure the laundry does not exceed the plastic area (A) in the above figure.

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 setting up your washer
HOW TO WASH AUTOMATICALLY DEPENDS ON THE LAUNDRY
Before starting washing, check the following;
• Connect the water supply hose to the water tap. Leave a tap open. Plug the power cord in. Make sure
to lay down the drain hose.

Washing for the first time

Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes.
To do this:
1. Press the Power button.
2. Open the detergent drawer and insert a little detergent.
3. Turn on the water supply to the washing machine.
4. Press the Start/Pause button.
This will remove any water from the manufacturer’s test run remaining in the machine.

Special notes!
Automatic Sensing Function
• According to the selected program, the amount of laundry is automatically sensed and then
the appropriate water level, wash time, rinse cycle, and spinning time are automatically
selected for the automatic wash.
• After the power is on, a program is selected and Start/Pause button is pressed. Then,
the washing board starts spinning without water. This action senses how much laundry is
in the washing basket, not a machine problem. After this sensing process, water supplies
automatically.
Adding Detergent and Softener
• It senses the amount of laundry and indicates the water level and amount of detergent. Then,
it starts water supply right away.
• During the water supply, it is possible to open the detergent box and add detergent.
However, it is better to press Start/Pause button to stop water supply and add detergent.
Close the lid and press Start/Pause button again. This way is much more convenient.
• If the softener is inserted in the softener dispenser, it automatically adds in at the last rinsing
cycle.
Put the laundry into the washer and add detergent, too.
• Be careful not to overload. Use right detergent for the fabrics you are washing.
• If the lid is open while running, the washing machine is stopped automatically for safety.
(Except, water supply continues while the lid is open.)
• When hot water is selected, both cold and hot water are supplied for the first
20 seconds in order to protect the clothes.
• Possible to control the washing time, rinsing cycle, and spinning time at every program
during the washing.

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 CONTROL PANEL
For more details, see control panel of your washing machine.

1 7

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2 3 4 5 6 8 9

Digital Displays the remaining wash time.

1 graphic Displays the error state if a problem occurs in the washing machine so that you
display can take action.
The water level is automatically adjusted. However, you can select the water level
2 Water Label
manually by pressing this button.
Press this button to speed dry your laundry.
Each Press of the button cycles through the minute of Air Turbo function.
3 Air Turbo
15 min.  30 min.
Air Turbo function can only be selected if a spin cycle is set.
Press this button to perform a wash only or to adjust the washing time.
4 Wash
You can set the wash time from between 6 to 30 minutes.
Press this button to perform a rinse only or to adjust the rinse count.
5 Rinse
You can set the rinse count up to five times.
Press this button to perform a spin cycle only or to adjust the spin time.
You can set the spin time from between 1 to 9 minutes.
6 Spin When only a spin is selected, the spin time will be different from the total
remaining time. This is because the total remaining time includes the actual spin
time and the times for water draining and stopping.
Press this button once to operate.
7 Power
Press it again to turn the power off.
Use to pause and restart the operation.
8 Start/Pause To change the washing procedure during an operation,
press this button to stop, and again to restart after changing the procedure.

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Fuzzy Selects the best washing program automatically.
If you want to wash those frequently used towels or less dirty
Quick laundry time. Because washing is speedy, it is good for light
or less stained laundry.
Delicate Washable sweater, cardigan, delicate clothes etc.
Blanket Big volume laundry like blanket and bed cover sheets
9 Cycle Jeans For a more thorough wash.
Use this program to clean the tub, it will keep the tub clean
and sanitary.
The TUB CHECK LED is turned on to notify the user that it is
Eco Tub Clean time to clean the tub.
The powerful spinning force of the washing tub pulsator
removes the contaminations from the exterior of the washing
tub to prevent odors or secondary contamination.

CHILD LOCK
This function is for protecting children, the elderly and the frail.
1. Press the Power button.
2. To activate the Child Lock function, press and hold both the Rinse and Spin buttons down
simultaneously for 3 seconds. (If the Child Lock function is activated, the Child Lock icon
blinks.)
3. Operations after activating the Child Lock function.
• Even if the Child Lock function is activated, every button works until the door opens.
• When you open the door during the Child Lock is being activated, the alarm sounds and
an error message appears. In 30 seconds, draining begins automatically. However, if you
close the door within 30 seconds, water will not be drained. (Displayed error message
“CL”, “dE”).
• To add laundry after activating the Child Lock function, you must deactivate the
Child Lock function.
4. To deactivate the Child Lock function, press and hold both the Rinse and Spin buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds again. (If the Child Lock function is deactivated, the Child Lock
icon is turned off.)
5. To clear “CL” display, after draining is complete, close the door of the washing turn the
power off and then on.
- This function is for preventing injury and malfunction of the product because of
CAUTION
inappropriate operations or actions by children, the elderly or the frail.
- If the door opens when the Child Lock function is activated, the water is drained by
force to prevent children from drowning.
- To add laundry after activating the Child Lock function, you must deactivate the
Child Lock.
- Even if the power is turned off and then on when the Child Lock is activated, the
Child Lock remains activated.
- Once Child Lock is activated, even when the power is turned off, if the door is
opened, water is automatically drained in 30 seconds.
- The Child Lock function cannot be deactivated when CL is displayed. (However, the
Child Lock function can be deactivated when the dE error is displayed.)

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 manual functions
Possible to select the function for each program.
(Example) For a simple washing as the little dirt program :
Power  Select the little dirt program  Wash  Start/Pause

Press the Power button.

WASH ONLY Press the Wash button.
Press the Start/Pause button.
Washing goes on for 1 time.

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When the Wash button is pressed during washing, the wash time
can be changed to between 6 and 30 minutes in duration.
Press the Rinse button.
RINSE ONLY
Press the Start/Pause button.
Rinsing goes on for 1 time.
When the Rinse button is pressed, the rinse times can be changed
to between 1 to 5 times in duration.
Press the Spin button.
SPIN ONLY
Press the Start/Pause button.
Spin drying goes on for 4 minutes.
When the Spin button is pressed, the spin time can be changed to
from 1 to 9 minutes.
Press the Wash and Rinse button.
WASH AND RINSE Press the Start/Pause button once.
Detects the amount of laundry, and determines wash and rinse time
period automatically. (Option)
When the Wash and Rinse button is pressed, wash time period is
determined between 6 to 30 minutes, and rinse time is determined
between 1 and 5 times.
Press the Rinse and Spin button.
RINSE AND SPIN Press the Start/Pause button once.
Rinsing and spin drying follow.
When the Rinse and Spin button is pressed, the number of rinse
times is determined between 1 and 5, and spin time period for
drying is determined between 1 to 9 minutes.
WASH, RINSE AND SPIN Press the Wash, Rinse and Spin button.
Press the Start/Pause button once.
Wash, Rinse and Spin is performed.

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 installation & maintenance
The User’s Manual is for common use.
Make use of the User’s Manual depending upon your washing machine model.

ENVIRONMENT
Leave some space
Maintain at least 10 cm between the washer and the wall.
Place the washer on a sturdy flat surface.
If the washer is placed on an uneven or weak surface, noise or vibration occurs. (Allowable is 1˚)
Adjust the legs for even placement.
Never install the washer near water.
Do not place the washer in steamy rooms or where the washer is directly exposed to rain. Moisture may
destroy the electrical insulation causing an electrical shock hazard.
Avoid direct sunlight or heaters.
As plastic an electrical components are affected by direct heat, never place the washer near furnaces,
boilers, etc. Do not place under direct sunlight.

LEVELLING
• If the washer is not leveled with the ground, it makes the machine tremble more or be out of order. So,
make sure that the washer is leveled properly.
SEE IF THE MACHINE IS PLACED LEVEL BY CHECKING Water
THE POSITION OF THE WASHING TUB.
• Open the lid of the machine, pour water into the tub up
to the level just below the pulsator, and adjust the legs so
that the pulsator is positioned at the center of the water as
shown in the figure.
• Place the machine more than 10 cm away from the wall. LOOSEN LOCK

• Adjust the legs on feet for levelling.

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE

1. Remove the adaptor from the water supply hose.

2. First, using a “+” type screw driver, loosen the four screws
on the adaptor. Next, take the adaptor and turn part (b)
following the arrow for gap about 5 mm between them.
5 mm

3. Connect adaptor to the water tap by tightening the screws

firmly. Then, turn part (b) following the arrow and put (a)
and (b) together. a

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 4. Connect the water supply hose to the adaptor. Pull down
the part (c) of the water supply hose. When the part (c)
is released, the hose is automatically connected to the
adaptor making a ‘click’ sound. c

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5. Connect the other end of the water supply hose to the
inlet water valve at the back of the washer. Screw the hose
clockwise all the way in.

5-1. Connect the other end of the water supply hose to the
inlet water valve at the back side of the washer. Screw
the hose clockwise all the way in.

• If the water tap is a screw type, assemble a water supply

hose that fits to the tap as shown. After completing
connection, if water leaks from the hose, then repeat the
same steps.

After completing connection, if water leaks from the hose, then repeat the same steps.
Use the most conventional type of faucet for water supply.
In case the faucet is square or too big, remove the spacing ring before inserting the faucet
into the adaptor.

ASSEMBLING THE RAT PROTECTION PANEL (OPTION)

Tilt the washer a little and lift up the panel until it clicks as shown in the figure.

Front

1. Insert the rat protection panel to the 2. If you have difficulty inserting the panel lift
assembling hole on front side to the end. up the washer a little and insert it.

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HOW TO CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE (OPTION)
IN CASE OF PUMP-DRAINED WASHER

cap-hose

Take out the cap-hose and connect the Be sure to join tightly the drain hose into the
outlet-hose. (option) drainoutlet on the back of the machine.

Drain hose

90~100 cm
Hose guide

Be sure to join tightly the drain hose into the Install the drain hose in the position of about
drain-outlet on the side of the machine. 90~100 cm above the ground. The end of the
drain hose can not be sinked under water.

IN CASE OF GENERAL WASHER (OPTION)

1. After pressing the joint ring, insert to the drain hose.

2. After directing the drain hose to a drain, join to the

drainoutlet of the washing machine.

drain-outlet

3. Be sure to join them tightly by pressing the joint ring and

pushing it into the drain-outlet.
• The length of drain hose is adjustable so that you can
extend the length appropriately.

HOW TO CHANGE THE DRAIN HOSE DIRECTION (OPTION)

• The handle of joint ring is pressed to pull out the drain hose.
Change the direction of the drain hose and follow the above
guideline again.

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 CAUTIONS WHEN INSERTING THE DRAIN HOSE

Less than 3 m

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1. Don’t exceed more than 3 m when the 2. Be careful to drain water out at the end of
drain hose is used by connecting with the drain hose.
other hoses.

Less than 3 m

Less than
5 cm

3. The doorsill shoudn’t be more than 5cm. 4. Don’t install the drain hose underneath the
wash machine.

Test run
Make sure that you install your washing machine correctly by running the Rinse+Spin cycle
after the installation is complete.

ADDING DETERGENT
1. Open the detergent drawer and then add the powder
detergent into the detergent compartment.
2. Add detergent evenly so that it doesn’t brim over the
edge of the drawer.
• Use a reasonable amount of detergent.
If you use more detergent than the standard
quantity or the water temperature is too low and the
detergent does not dissolve in the water completely
causing it to remain on the laundry and in the hose and tub, it may cause damage such
as dirtying and discoloring the laundry.
• If you use a powder detergent and it remains on the laundry, it may cause a bad odor.
Rinse the laundry sufficiently in fresh water.
If you spread a powder detergent over the laundry directly, it may result in discoloration.
CAUTION Make sure to insert it into the detergent compartment.
If the water pressure is low, the detergent may remain in the detergent compartment.

ADDING FABRIC SOFTENER

1. When the proper amount (one time dose) of fabric softener is stored in the softener inlet, it is
automatically added during the last rinse cycle.
2. Do not add detergent, bleach or starch into the softener inlet.
3. Using too much softener may produce unsatisfactory results.
4. Do not open the lid during the Spin cycle. If added too early, its effectiveness will decrease.
5. Do not leave the softener in the softener dispenser for a long time as it may congeal.
If the water pressure is low, the fabric softener may remain in the softener compartment. In
this case, put the fabric softener into the tub directly.

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 installation & maintenance
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTOR FILTER
1. Pull out the filter and wash well.

2. Pull in the filter and connect the hose to the inlet water valve
tightly.

3. Check if there is a leakage.

Note to tighten up the connector.

CLEANING THE FILTER

Clean the filter net often to keep the washer clean.

1. Push the upper part of the Hygiene filter 2. Open the cover as shown in the figure.
and pull in.

3. Clean the Hygiene filter. 4. Close the cover and insert the lower part of
the filter in the basket first and then push
the filter with “click” sound.

CLEANING THE PUMP FILTER (OPTION)

1. Place a rag or towel under the wash filter to avoid wetting the floor, and rotate the filter counterclockwise
and pull it out.
2. Remove any dirt from the filter.
3. Return the filter to its place by rotating the filter clockwise until it locks into position.
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 CLEANING THE DETERGENT COMPARTMENT
1. Separate the detergent compartment from the washer.
2. Separate and clean the Rinse-Cap from the detergent compartment.
3. Assemble the Rinse-Cap and insert the detergent compartment into the washer.

ECO TUB CLEAN REMINDER

03 INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

• The ( ) indicator reminds you of cleaning the tub when necessary. If you happen to see the indicator
blinking after washing is complete, remove the laundry and run the Eco Tub Clean cycle.
• You can ignore this reminder and continue to run cycles normally because this is not a system failure.
However, the reminder remains active for 3~6 consecutive cycles immediately after each cycle is
complete.
• The reminder is activated once every 1-3 months, depending on the cycle count.
• To keep the tub clean, it is recommended to run Eco Tub Clean on a regular basis.

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 troubleshooting
PROBLEM CHECK
Washing machine won’t work • Is the water tap opened?
• Is the washer plugged in?
• Is the power cut off?
• Is there enough water?

Water dose not drain • Is the drain hose down?(No pump)

• Is the drain hose frozen?
• Is the drain hose clogged?
• If the water dose not drain in 30 minutes, a buzzer will sound, and the
remaining time indicator will show “5E”.

Water is not supplied • Is the water tap opened?

• Is the water cut off?
• Is the water supply hose or hose connection clogged?
• Is the water tap frozen?
• If the water supply is not finished in 1 hour or there is no change in
the water level 5 minutes (10minutes for some models) after the water
supply has started, the buzzer rings and “4E” is displayed on the
remaining time indicator.
Spinning does not work • Is the laundry spread out evenly in the washer?
• In the washer set on a sturdy flat surface?

Water is overflowed • Restart after spinning.

• If the error sign still indicates, call agency.

This indicates that a Child Lock • The error message blinks at a 1 second interval and the water is
error occurred drained with an alarm sound.
(Displayed message: “CL” or “dE”)
• This function is to prevent children from drowning when falling into
the wash tub. When draining is complete and you turn the power off
and then on, the washing machine will operate normally.
• To clear “CL” display, after draining is complete, close the door of
the washing machine, turn the power off and then on.
• Is the Start/Pause button pressed?
Water leakage error • Check if the end of the drain hose is placed on the floor. (The hose
should be hung over the pump - hose guide.)
• Check if the drain hose is clogged by any foreign substances.
• If the error remains, call the service center.

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 washing machine won’t work?
PROBLEM CHECK
The power is cut off. Is the electric voltage normal?

Is the washer plugged in? Plug in the electric cord.

 Water does not drain.
Is the drain hose down? Put the drain hose down.

05 WASHING MACHINE WON’T WORK?

Is the drain hose folded? Unfold the drain hose.
Is the drain hose outlet clogged? Remove the waste cleanly.

Washing machine won’t work. Is the washer lid open?

 Close the lid.
Is the Pause button on?
 Press the Start/Pause button one more time and check if
the washer starts.
Is enough water filled to the water level?
 If the water pressure is low, it takes a long time to start
washing.
Is the faucet closed?
 Open the faucet to supply water.
Did you open the door during the spinning cycle?
 Close the door, and press the Start/Pause button to resume.
If the drain hose and spin basket are • Add hot water to the frozen water tap and remove the drain
frozen, do as follows. hose. Soak into hot water.
• Pour hot water into the spin basket for about 10 minutes.
• Put a hot water towel on the drain hose connector.
• If the drain hose defrosts, connect again and check for proper
water draining.

The water drains out immediately. • The drain is clogged with coins or pins. The drain hose is
hung over the drain hose hook. Half fill the spin basket with
water and try for spinning again.

The water leaks at the water supply If the faucet connecting part is loose, water may leak.
hose connector.  Repeat the assembling steps again. (Refer to “Connecting the
water supply hose”)
Check if the rubber packing of water supply hose is in the right
position.
 Screw tightly again.
Is the water supply hose folded?
 Unfold the hose.
If the water supply is too strong, water may leak.
 Close the faucet a little.
Is water leaking from the faucet itself?
 Fix the faucet. Water is not supplied.

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 washing machine won’t work?
PROBLEM CHECK
The water leaks at the water supply Did you press the Start/Pause button after selecting the water
hose connector. supply?
 If the Start/Pause button is not pressed, water is not
supplied. Press the Start/Pause button.
Is the faucet closed?
 Turn on the faucet.
Is the filter net at the water supply hose connector clogged with
dirty matters?
 Clean the filter net by brushing with a toothbrush.
Is the water supply cut off?
 If the water supply is suspended, turn off the faucet and
power off.
Spinning makes loud noises and Check if the laundry is spread evenly in the washer.
vibrations.  Spread out the laundry evenly and start again.
Check if the washing machine levels on a sturdy flat floor.
 Set the machine at level.
Is the handle for leveling legs loose?
 Adjust the legs on the feet for leveling.
Is around the washing machine filled with unnecessary stuffs?
 Remove those unnecessary things away from the wash machine.

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 specification
WA10F5S3, WA90F5S3, WA85F5S3
10 kg - 5 87 ℓ
WA10F5S3 10.0 kg
8.5, 9 kg - 5 74 ℓ
MAX. MASS OF
DRY CLOTH IN kg WA90F5S3 9.0 kg 4 65 ℓ
STANDARD
WATER
WA85F5S3 8.5 kg 3 51 ℓ

06 SPECIFICATION
LEVEL

WASH 480 W 2 44 ℓ
POWER
CONSUMPTION
SPIN 280 W 1 34 ℓ

W610 x L670 x H983 (LOW BASE)

DIMENSIONS(mm) WATER
W610 x L670 x H1003 (HIGH BASE) 146 ℓ
USAGE
WEIGHT 41 kg
0.05~0.78 Mpa
WATER PRESSURE SPIN
(0.5 ~ 8.0 kg·f/cm2) 700 rpm
SPEED
WASHING TYPE Stirring Type

WA13F5S3
5 92 ℓ
MAX. MASS OF
WA13F5S3 13.0 kg 4 65 ℓ
DRY CLOTH IN kg STANDARD
WATER 3 51 ℓ
LEVEL
POWER WASH 600 W 2 44 ℓ
CONSUMPTION SPIN 350 W 1 34 ℓ
DIMENSIONS(mm) W610 x L670 x H1030 (HIGH BASE) WATER
146 ℓ
WEIGHT 42 kg USAGE
0.05~0.78 Mpa
WATER PRESSURE SPIN
(0.5 ~ 8.0 kg·f/cm²) 700 rpm
SPEED
WASHING TYPE Stirring Type

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