This document is a user manual for a Samsung top-loading washing machine, covering models WA12GP, WA13GP, WA13WP, and WA12WP. The manual emphasizes the product's commitment to sustainability, stating that it is made with 100% recycled paper.
Function Description:
The washing machine is designed for automatic laundry washing with various programs and features to ensure effective and convenient cleaning. It utilizes a "Fuzzy Control" system that senses the washload and automatically selects the best washing program. The "Last Settings Feature" remembers the previous course settings, allowing users to quickly re-use them without manual selection.
Important Technical Specifications:
The manual provides specifications for two main model groups: WA12GP/WA13GP and WA13WP/WA12WP.
For WA12GP/WA13GP:
- Max. Mass of Dry Cloth: WA12GP - 10.0 kg, WA13GP - 11.0 kg
- Power Consumption: Wash - 470 W, Spin - 280 W
- Dimensions (W x L x H): W602 x L670 x H973 mm (Low Base), W602 x L670 x H996 mm (High Base)
- Weight: 44 kg
- Water Pressure: 0.05~0.78 MPa (0.5~8.0 kgf/cm²)
- Washing Type: Stirring Type
- Standard Water Level (L): 10 (78L), 8 (69L), 6 (60L), 4 (49L), 2 (38L)
- Water Usage: 158 L
- Spin Speed: 720 rpm
For WA13WP/WA12WP:
- Max. Mass of Dry Cloth: WA12WP - 10.0 kg, WA13WP - 11.0 kg
- Power Consumption: Wash - 470 W, Spin - 280 W
- Dimensions (W x L x H): W602 x L670 x H973 mm (Low Base), W602 x L670 x H996 mm (High Base)
- Weight: 44 kg
- Water Pressure: 0.05~0.78 MPa (0.5~8.0 kgf/cm²)
- Washing Type: Stirring Type
- Standard Water Level (L): 10 (78L), 8 (65L), 6 (55L), 4 (44L), 2 (35L)
- Water Usage: 148 L
- Spin Speed: 720 rpm
Usage Features:
The washing machine incorporates several innovative features to enhance the user experience:
- Diamond Drum: This drum design creates high water pressure for effective dirt removal and minimizes fabric damage, extending clothing lifetime.
- Tempered Transparent Door: Allows users to observe the washing process.
- Eco Storm: Features a giant pulsator and a tilted center pulsator spinning at 360°, creating a powerful waterfall effect for faster water circulation and cleaner washes with less water.
- Wobble (Option): This technology rotates laundry in three dimensions (horizontally and vertically), providing a unique washing stream that can operate at multiple water levels.
- Magic Filter: A unique filter designed to capture lint from the tub for consistently effective cleaning.
- CHILD-LOCK Function: A safety device to prevent accidental injury to children by locking the washer's operation. It can be activated by pressing the "Rinse" and "Spin" buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. If the door is opened while activated, an alarm sounds, and draining begins automatically after 30 seconds.
- Eco Tub Clean (Option): This function cleans the tub without special chemical detergents, using only water for soaking and spinning to remove dirt and biofilm. The "TUB CHECK LED" indicates when it's time to run this program.
- Aqua Preserve: This feature reuses the last rinsed water for the next wash, saving water. It is available when selecting "twice of rinsing."
- Delay Start: Allows users to set a delayed start time for washing, ranging from 3 to 19 hours.
- Air Turbo: Speeds up laundry drying, available only if a spin cycle is set.
- Sound Button: Mutes all button and washing completed sounds, though error sounds will still be heard.
- Water Supply Button (Hot/Cold Water Model): Cycles through water temperature options: Cold, Cold + Hot, Hot.
- Water Level Button: Allows manual selection of water level, though it's automatically adjusted by default.
- Soak Button: Performs a soak wash, with time settings from 20 to 60 minutes.
- Wash Button: Adjusts washing time from 4 to 30 minutes.
- Rinse Button: Adjusts rinse count up to five times.
- Spin Button: Adjusts spin time from 0 to 9 minutes, or performs a spin-only cycle.
Washing Programs:
- Last Setting Program: Loads previously used settings.
- Delicate Program: For washable sweaters, cardigans, and delicate clothes, using cold water and a light spin.
- Quick Program: For frequently used or less dirty laundry, offering a speedy wash.
- Fuzzy Program: Automatically selects the best washing program based on laundry amount.
- Super Clean Program: For a more thorough wash.
- Blanket Program: For big volume laundry like blankets and bed cover sheets. Users are advised to fold items properly and use a laundry net for light, bulky items. Electric blankets and carpets should not be washed.
- Jean Program: For a more thorough wash of jeans.
- Aqua Preserve Program: Reuses rinse water for the next wash.
Installation and Maintenance Features:
- Environment: Instructions for proper placement, including maintaining at least 10cm space from walls, placing on a sturdy flat surface, adjusting legs for leveling, and avoiding direct sunlight, heaters, or steamy/rainy areas.
- Levelling: Detailed steps to ensure the machine is level by checking the pulsator's position in the water and adjusting the legs.
- Connecting the Water Supply Hose: Step-by-step guide for connecting the water supply hose to the tap and the washer, including instructions for different tap types and ensuring no leaks.
- Assembling the Rat Protection Panel (Option): Instructions for installing a panel at the base to prevent rats.
- How to Connect the Drain Hose (Option): Instructions for pump-drained and general washers, including proper height for the drain hose (90-100cm above ground) and how to change its direction. Cautions are provided regarding drain hose length (not exceeding 3m) and placement.
- Adding Detergent: Instructions for adding powder detergent to the compartment, emphasizing appropriate amounts to avoid damage or residue.
- Adding Fabric Softener: Instructions for adding softener to the dispenser, advising against adding detergent or bleach and noting that too much softener can lead to unsatisfactory results.
- Water Supply Connector Filter Cleaning: Steps to pull out, wash, and reinsert the filter.
- Cleaning the Filter: Instructions for removing, cleaning, and reinserting the Hygiene filter.
- Cleaning the Pump Filter (Option): Steps to remove, clean, and reinsert the pump filter, advising to place a rag underneath to prevent wetting the floor.
- Cleaning the Detergent Compartment: Steps to separate, clean, and reassemble the detergent compartment and rinse-cap.
Safety Instructions:
The manual includes comprehensive safety warnings and cautions:
- WARNING: Highlights serious injury or fatal accident risks, such as damaged power cords, pulling cords with moist hands, bending cords, installing near electrical implements, putting hands/metal under the washer during operation, staying near the washer if it sinks in water, washing items stained with flammable substances, putting hands in the spinning tub, and using the appliance for business purposes. It also warns against using the appliance by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
- CAUTIONS: Addresses minor injury or damage risks, such as installing in moist/outdoor areas, not unplugging when not in use, dust/water on the power plug, children looking inside the washer, gas leaks, strange noises/smells/smoke, spraying water directly on parts during cleaning, using multiple appliances with one outlet, pressing buttons with sharp objects, reusing old hose-sets, and connecting grounding wires improperly. It also warns against washing waterproof clothes due to abnormal vibrations and potential injury.
Troubleshooting:
A dedicated section helps users diagnose and resolve common issues, such as:
- Washing machine not working (power, water tap, plug, power cut, water level).
- Water not draining (drain hose position, freezing, clogging).
- Water not supplied (water tap, cut off, hose clogging, freezing).
- Spinning not working (uneven laundry, unstable surface).
- Water overflowing (restart after spinning).
- Child Lock error ("CL" or "dE" display, alarm sound, automatic draining).
- Water leakage (drain hose placement, foreign substances, loose water supply hose connector, folded hose, strong water pressure, faucet leakage).
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