Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WF431ABP/XEU Samsung
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W ashing Machine user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o r eceive a more complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/register WF431ABP This manual is made with 100% recycled paper .
2_ features features of your new VRT™ washer • VRT™ (Vibration Reduction T echnology) This Samsung washer performs smoothly at top spin speeds, minimizing noise and vibration.
features _3 • Eco Drum Clean Using Eco Drum Clean helps to maintain your washing machine with maximum hygiene. This feature has the option of using (or not using) drum cleaning chemical detergents, depending on your Eco/Performance prefer ence – the cycle has been designed by Samsung to deliver results without chemical assistance.
4_ safety information safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung washer . This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your washer’ s many benefi ts and features.
safety information _5 Do not let children (or pets) play on or in your washing machine. The washing machine door does not open easily from the inside, and childr en may be seriously injured if trapped inside.
6_ safety information safety information SEVERE W ARNING SIGNS FOR INST ALLA TION The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualifi ed technician or service company. - Failure to do so may r esult in electric shock, fi r e, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
safety information _7 Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cor d, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cor d into the space behind the appliance. - This may result in electric shock or fi re.
8_ safety information safety information Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner , alcohol or other fl ammable or explosive substances. - This may result in electric shock, fi re or an explosion. Do not open the washer door by force while it is operating (high-temperatur e washing/ drying/spinning).
safety information _9 CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING When the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer using a damp and soft cloth. - Failure to do so may r esult in discolouration, deformation, damage or rust.
10_ safety information safety information Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - This may result in electric shock, fi re, problems with the pr oduct, or injury.
safety information _11 Do not use natural hand-washing soap for the washer . - If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer , it may result in problems with the product, discolouration, rust or bad odors. Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net.
12_ contents contents SETTING UP YOUR WASHING MACHINE 13 13 Checking the parts 14 Meeting installation requir ements 14 Electrical supply and grounding 14 Water Supply 15 Drain 15 Flooring 15 Surround.
setting up your washing machine _13 01 SETTING UP setting up your washing machine Be sure to have your installer follow these instructions closely so that your new washing machine works properly and so that you’re not at risk of injury when doing laundry .
14_ setting up your washing machine MEETING INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS Electrical supply and grounding Never use an extension cord. Use only the power cord that comes with your washing machine.
setting up your washing machine _15 01 SETTING UP Drain Samsung recommends a standpipe height of 46cm. The drain hose must be r outed through the drain hose clip to the standpipe. The standpipe must be large enough to accept the outside diameter of the drain hose.
16_ setting up your washing machine setting up your washing machine STEP 2 Removing the shipping bolts Before installing the washing machine, you must r emove all shipping bolts from the back of the unit. 1. Loosen all the bolts with the supplied wr ench.
setting up your washing machine _17 01 SETTING UP STEP 3 Adjusting the Levelling feet When installing your washing machine, ensure that the power plug, the water supply and the drain are easily accessible. 1. Slide the washing machine into position. 2.
18_ setting up your washing machine setting up your washing machine Connecting the water supply hose 1. Remove the adaptor fr om the water supply hose. 2. First, using a ‘+’ type scr ewdriver , loosen the four screws on the adaptor . Next, take the adaptor and turn part (2) following the arrow until ther e is a 5 mm gap.
setting up your washing machine _19 01 SETTING UP 6. T ur n on the water supply and ensure that no water leaks from the water valve, tap or adaptor . If there is a water leaks, repeat the pr evious steps. Do not use your washing machine if there is a water leak.
20_ setting up your washing machine setting up your washing machine Connecting the drain hose The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: 1. Over the edge of a wash basin: The drain hose must be placed at a height of between 60 and 90 cm.
washing a load of laundry _21 02 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDR Y washing a load of laundr y W ith your new Samsung washing machine, the hardest part of doing laundry will be deciding which load to wash fi rst. W ASHING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before washing laundry for the fi rst time, you must run a complete empty cycle (i.
22_ washing a load of laundry USING THE CONTROL P ANEL 1 CYCLE SELECTOR Select the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle. For detailed information, refer to “W ashing clothes using the cycle selector”. (see page 27) Cotton - For average or lightly soiled cottons, bed linen, table linen, underwear , towels, shirts, etc.
washing a load of laundry _23 02 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDR Y 2 DIGIT AL DISPLA Y The large DIGIT AL Display is easy to use. It provides instructions and diagnostics while keeping you updated on the cycle status and time remaining. 3 SELECT CYCLE OPTION Eco Bubble - Eco Bubble selection is turned on as a default.
24_ washing a load of laundry washing a load of laundr y Child lock The Child Lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the wash cycle you’ve chosen can’t be changed. Activating/Deactivating If you want to activate or deactivate the Child Lock function, press the Spin and Signal buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
washing a load of laundry _25 02 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDR Y My cycle Allows you to activate your custom wash (temperature, spin, soil level, etc.) with one button convenience. By pushing the My Cycle button, press the My Cycle button to load and use the saved My Cycle options.
26_ washing a load of laundry Eco Bubble Eco Bubble allows detergent to distribute evenly and penetrate fabrics faster and deeper . Course Bubble function Canceling the bubble function Sanitize, T owe.
washing a load of laundry _27 02 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDR Y W ashing clothes using the cycle selector Y our new washing machine makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung’ s “Fuzzy Control” automatic control system. When you select a wash pr ogram, the machine will set the correct temperature, washing time, and washing speed.
28_ washing a load of laundry W ashing clothes manually Y ou can wash clothes manually without using the Cycle Selector . 1. T ur n the water supply on. 2. Pr ess the Power button on the washing machine. 3. Open the door . 4. Load the articles loosely into the drum one at a time, without overfi lling it.
washing a load of laundry _29 02 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDR Y Determining the load capacity Do not overload the washing machine or your laundry may not wash properly. Use the chart below to determine the load capacity for the type of laundry you are washing.
30_ washing a load of laundry DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES INFORMA TION Which detergent to use The type of detergent you should use is based on the type of fabric (cotton, synthetic, delicate items, wool), colour , wash temperature, and degr ee of soiling.
cleaning and maintaining your washing machine _31 03 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING cleaning and maintaining your washing machine CLEANING THE EXTERIOR T urn off the water faucets after fi nishing the day’ s washing. This will shut off the water supply to your W asher and pr event the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water .
32_ cleaning and maintaining your washing machine STORING YOUR W ASHER W ashers can be damaged if water is not removed fr om hoses and internal components before storage. Prepar e your W asher for storage as follows: • Select the Quick W ash cycle and add bleach to the automatic dispenser .
cleaning and maintaining your washing machine _33 03 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL/BELLOW 1. Open the washer door and r emove any clothing or items from the washer . 2. Inspect the gray color ed seal/bellow between the door opening and the basket for stained areas.
34_ troubleshooting and information codes troubleshooting and information codes CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR W ASHING MACHINE... PROBLEM SOLUTION Will not start.. • Make sure the door is fi rmly closed. • Make sure your W asher is plugged in. • Make sure the water sour ce faucets are open.
troubleshooting and information codes _35 04 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Fills with the wrong temperature water . • T urn both faucets on fully. • Make sure the temperatur e selection is correct. • Make sure the hoses ar e connected to the correct faucets.
36_ troubleshooting and information codes troubleshooting and information codes INFORMA TION CODES If your washing machine malfunctions, you may see an information code on the display. If this happens, please check the table below and try the suggested solution before calling Customer Service.
cycle chart _37 05 CYCLE CHART cycle chart CYCLE CHART ( z default option, z user option) PROGRAM Functions T emp (˚C) Rinse Spin Speed(MAX) rpm Cold 30 40 60 95 12345 No Spin 400 800 1000 1200 Sanit.
38_ appendix appendix F ABRIC CARE CHART The following symbols provide garment car e directions. The car e labels include four symbols in this order: washing, bleaching, drying and ironing (and dry cleaning when necessary). The use of symbols ensur es consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items.
appendix _39 06 APPENDIX SHEET OF HOUSEHOLD W ASHING MACHINES According to Regulation (EU) No. 1061/2010 Samsung Model Name WF431ABP Capacity kg 14 Energy Effi ciency A+++ (highest effi ciency) to D (least effi cient) A++ Energy Consumption Annual Energy Consumption (AE_C) kWh/yr 360 Energy consumption (E_t.
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