This document is a user manual for a Samsung top-loading washing machine, model WA23A8377**.
Function Description
This washing machine is designed for household laundry, offering various wash cycles and features to ensure effective and efficient cleaning. It is a top-loading model, meaning laundry is loaded from the top of the machine. The appliance is equipped with a control panel for selecting wash cycles, adjusting settings like water level, wash time, rinse times, and spin speed, and activating special features. It also includes a detergent drawer with separate compartments for softener, detergent, and bleach, and a Bubble Kit for enhanced cleaning.
Important Technical Specifications
- Type: Top loading washing machine
- Model: WA23A8377** (where ** indicates variant models, 0-9 or A-Z)
- Capacity: 23.0 kg
- Power consumption: 1400-1650 W
- Power supply: AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 700 x 748 x 1131 mm
- Net weight: 61.0 kg
- Water pressure: 0.05 - 0.78 MPa (0.5 - 8.0 kgf/cm²)
- Spin speed: 700 rpm
Usage Features
The washing machine offers a variety of wash cycles, including:
- NORMAL: For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled items.
- HEAVY DUTY+: For lightly soiled items that require robust cleaning.
- CLEAN WASH: For heavily soiled items that require thorough rinsing.
- TOWEL: For bath towels, washcloths, and mats.
- BEDDING: For bulky items such as comforters, blankets, and sheets (max load 3.5 kg).
- BABY CARE: Features extra rinses to help remove detergent effectively (max load 16.0 kg).
- QUICK WASH: For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie, silks, and other handwash-only fabrics, or for lightly soiled items that need quick washing (max load 4.0 kg).
- DELICATES: For best results, use liquid detergent (max load 2.0 kg).
- 40°C STAIN WASH: Heats water to 40°C for custom temperature washing of heavily soiled or stubborn items. The default water level is 4, adjustable from 1 to 5 (max load 5.0 kg).
- HYGIENE STEAM: Heats water to 60°C for custom temperature washing of heavily soiled or stubborn items. The default water level is 4, adjustable from 1 to 5 (max load 5.0 kg).
- RINSE+SPIN: For loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse-aided fabric softener.
- ECO TUB CLEAN: For cleaning the tub and removing impurities and bad odors.
Control Panel Functions:
- Cycle Selector: Turn to select a wash cycle.
- Display: Shows the current cycle information and estimated time remaining.
- Water Level: Press to change the water level (manually or automatically detected).
- Wash Time: Adjusts wash time from 9 to 50 minutes or press and hold to start wash cycle only.
- Rinse Times: Adjusts the number of rinses (maximum 5 rinses) or press and hold to start rinse cycle only.
- Spin Speed: Selects a different spin speed or press and hold to start spin cycle only.
- Air Turbo: Press to speed dry laundry. Air Turbo function is only selected if a SPIN cycle is set.
- Speed Spray: Use this function to shorten the wash cycle while saving energy and water consumption.
- Delay End: Delays the finish of a wash at a specified time, up to 24 hours.
- Smart Control: Connects with a wireless router without activating the Smart Control function, allowing remote monitoring.
- Alarm Off: Turns the sound on or off.
- Soak: Adds soaking time to the start of a cycle for better stain removal.
- POWER: Turns the washing machine on/off.
- Hold to Start: Press and hold to start an operation, or to press to stop an operation temporarily.
Special Features:
- Child Lock: Locks the washing machine door to prevent children from climbing into and suffocating inside the tub. Activated by pressing and holding Water Level and Wash Time simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds. An indicator blinks when active. If the lid is opened when Child Lock is on, "dC" is displayed and an alarm sounds. If the water level is above the safe water level, "dC" is displayed and the machine drains water. If the water in the tub is above the safe water level and the lid is opened, "CL" is displayed. If the water in the tub is above the safe water level and the machine is off, "CL" is displayed and the machine drains water. If the water in the tub is above the safe water level and the lid is opened, "CL" is displayed and no alarm sounds, but the washing machine drains the water. After the draining operation finishes, the power automatically turns off. After the compulsory drain, "CL" blinks at 1 second intervals and the washing machine enters the "CL" mode. To cancel the "CL" mode, turn the power off and then on again. To deactivate, press and hold Water Level and Wash Time simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
- Delay End: Allows setting a cycle to finish at a later time, up to 24 hours.
- Real-life case: Example of setting a Delay End for a 3-hour cycle to start at 2:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m.
- Speed Spray: Shortens the wash cycle, saving energy and water.
- Soak: Improves wash performance by adding a soak cycle. Adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.
- Air Turbo: Speeds up laundry drying.
- SmartThings: Allows Wi-Fi connection for remote control and monitoring via the Samsung Smart Washer app. Requires downloading the app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Registering the appliance to SmartThings involves connecting to a wireless network, selecting the device type, and adding the appliance.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning:
- Exterior: Use a soft cloth with detergent, bleach, or other spills. Clean the control panel with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
- Eco tub clean: Regularly run this cycle to clean the tub and remove bacteria. It is recommended every 1-2 months or when the ECO TUB CLEAN indicator turns on. Do not use detergent during this cycle.
- Filter: Press down the upper area of the filter case to remove, then unlock the cover and clean the filter with running water and a brush.
- Mesh filter: Use pliers to pull out the mesh filter from inside the water inlet. Clean with a soft brush and reinsert, ensuring it's tightened against water leaks.
- Detergent drawer: Pull out the drawer, remove the Bubble Kit (A) from the compartments, rinse the Bubble Kit (A) and the drawer in warm water, and clean with a soft brush. Clean the drawer opening thoroughly with a small, non-metallic brush. Return the Bubble Kit (A) to the detergent compartment, replace the drawer by placing the drawer rail (A) on the compartment rail (B) while tilting the drawer downward, then fully push the drawer back to close.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides a comprehensive list of problems and their corresponding actions, such as "Does not turn on," "Vibrates excessively or makes noise," "Fills with the wrong temperature water," "Door (Lid) locked or will not open," "Does not drain and/or spin," "Load is wet at the end of the cycle," "Leaks water," "Excessive suds," "The spin basket or drain/supply hose is frozen," "Water drains out immediately," "Stains on clothes," and "Has odours."
- Information codes: The manual lists various information codes (e.g., 1C, 3C, 4C, 4C2, 5C, 8C, 9C1, 9C2, AC6, dC, dC1, HC, LC, OC, PC, PC1, Ub) that may appear on the display, along with their meanings and recommended actions. For example, "1C" indicates the Water Level sensor is not working properly, and "Ub" indicates spinning does not work due to an unbalanced load.
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