This document is a user manual for a Samsung Washing Machine, models WA75F5S6 and WA65F5S6. It provides comprehensive instructions for safe operation, setup, daily use, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
The washing machine is designed for domestic use and features a top-loading design with a spin basket. It includes a detergent box, fabric softener dispenser, and a lint filter to collect debris during washing. The control panel, located at the front, features a digital graphic display, buttons for various functions, and cycle selection options.
Safety Instructions:
The manual emphasizes important safety precautions, including:
- Ensuring the water temperature does not exceed 50°C to prevent deformation of plastic parts, electric shock, or fire.
- The appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised.
- Children aged 8 years and above can use the appliance under supervision. Children under 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
- Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
- The supply cord, if damaged, must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified service agent.
- New hose-sets must be used for installation, and old ones should not be reused.
- Ventilation openings in the base must not be obstructed by a carpet.
- The appliance should not be supplied through an external switching device like a timer.
- Warnings are provided against pulling the power cord with moist hands, bending it forcefully, or placing heavy objects on it, as these can cause electric shock or fire.
- The washer should not be installed near electric implements, candles, or cigarettes.
- Users are warned not to put hands or metal materials under the washer during operation due to the spinning board.
- If the washer sinks into water, wait for it to drain completely before approaching to avoid electric shock.
- Do not wash laundry stained with gasoline, benzene, or alcohol to prevent explosion or fire.
- Do not put hands in the spinning tub during operation; if it doesn't stop within 15 seconds of opening the lid, call service.
- The appliance must be connected to a plug suitable for its power consumption and positioned so the plug is accessible.
- No user-serviceable parts are inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel.
- The warranty does not cover problems from disassembling the product.
- The product is for domestic use only; business use is considered misuse and voids the warranty.
- Cautions include not installing the washer in moist or outdoor areas, unplugging it when not in use, and removing dust or water from the power supply plug.
- Children should not look inside the washer to prevent accidents.
- If gas is leaking, ventilate immediately without touching the power plug.
- If strange noises, smells, or smoke occur, unplug the washer and call service.
- Do not spray water directly on washer parts during cleaning.
- Avoid strong acid cleaning agents.
- Do not use multiple appliances with one outlet.
- Do not press buttons with sharp objects.
- The power plug, water supply taps, and drain pipes must be accessible.
- Children or pets should not play in or on the washing machine.
Usage Features:
The washing machine offers various automatic and manual functions:
- Automatic Sensing Function: Automatically detects laundry amount and selects appropriate water level, wash time, rinse cycle, and spin time.
- Washing for the first time: A complete cycle without clothes should be run to remove any residual water from manufacturing tests.
- Adding Detergent and Softener: Detergent is added to the detergent compartment, and softener to its dispenser, which is automatically added during the last rinse cycle. Users can pause the cycle to add detergent.
- Lid Safety: The machine stops automatically if the lid is opened during operation (except during water supply).
- Curtains, floating garments or blue jeans: These items should be pressed down to ensure they are fully soaked to prevent damage and unsatisfactory washing results.
- Blanket Washing: For inflatable items like blankets and microfibre quilts, a blanket-specific net should be used to ensure full soaking and prevent damage.
- Pre-washing: For white socks, sleeves, and collars, apply detergent and lightly brush before the main wash.
- Laundry Net: For delicate items, long-stringed clothes, or items with large volume and lightweight, use a laundry net to prevent damage.
- Control Panel:
- Digital graphic display: Shows remaining wash time, reserved delay end time, and error states.
- Water Level: Automatically adjusted, but can be manually selected.
- Delay End: Sets a delayed start time from 1 to 19 hours.
- Wash: Adjusts wash time from 6 to 30 minutes.
- Rinse: Adjusts rinse count up to five times.
- Spin: Adjusts spin time from 1 to 9 minutes.
- Power Wash (Option): Controls water flow strength during wash and spin cycles.
- Magic Wash (Option): Controls water flow strength (High-Mid-Low).
- Temp./Option: Cycles through water temperature and Air Turbo options.
- Power: Turns the machine on/off.
- Start/Pause: Pauses and restarts operation, or changes washing procedure.
- Cycle Options: Fuzzy (automatic program), Quick (for light/less stained laundry), Super Clean (for cleaner washing), Blanket (for large items), Water saving (reduces water consumption), Delicate (for sweaters, cardigans, delicate clothes), Soak (performs a soak wash), Aqua Preserve (reuses rinse water), Tub Clean (cleans the tub).
- Child Lock: Activates by pressing Rinse and Spin buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Prevents injury and malfunction from inappropriate operations. If the door opens while Child Lock is active, an alarm sounds, an error message appears, and draining begins automatically after 30 seconds.
Maintenance Features:
- Water Supply Hose Connection: Instructions for connecting the water supply hose to the tap and the washer, including adjusting the adaptor and tightening screws.
- Rat Protection Panel (Option): Instructions for assembling the rat protection panel by tilting the washer and inserting the panel into the assembling hole.
- Drain Hose Connection (Option): Instructions for connecting the drain hose for both pump-drained and general washers, ensuring it's tightly joined and positioned correctly (90-100 cm above ground, not submerged).
- Changing Drain Hose Direction (Option): Instructions for adjusting the drain hose direction.
- Calibration Mode (Option): Recommended after installation for accurate laundry weight detection. Involves removing laundry, pressing Delay End and Spin, then Power, and Start/Pause.
- Water Supply Connector Filter: Instructions to pull out, wash, and reinsert the filter, then connect the hose tightly and check for leaks.
- Cleaning the Filter: Instructions to push, pull out, clean, and reinsert the Hygiene filter.
- Cleaning the Pump Filter (Option): Instructions to place a rag under the filter, rotate counterclockwise to remove, clean, and rotate clockwise to lock back into position.
- Cleaning the Detergent Compartment: Instructions to separate the detergent compartment and Rinse-Cap, clean them, and reassemble.
Troubleshooting:
The manual includes a troubleshooting section for common issues:
- Washing machine won't work: Checks for open water tap, power plug, power cut, or insufficient water.
- Water does not drain: Checks for drain hose position, freezing, or clogging.
- Water is not supplied: Checks for open water tap, water cut, clogged supply hose, or freezing.
- Spinning does not work: Checks for evenly spread laundry and a sturdy, flat surface.
- Water is overflowed: Suggests restarting after spinning or calling service.
- Child Lock error: Explains the blinking message, automatic draining, and how to clear the error or deactivate Child Lock.
- Water leakage error: Checks for drain hose position, clogging, or loose connections.
- Water leaks at water supply hose connector: Checks if Start/Pause was pressed, faucet is open, filter net is clean, water supply is on, rubber packing is in place, and hose is unfolded.
- Spinning makes loud noises and vibrations: Checks for evenly spread laundry, level machine, loose leveling legs, and unnecessary items around the machine.