Samsung WA10J8700GW - User Manual

English 5 Saf ety inf ormation These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Read all instructions before using the appliance. As with any equipment that uses electricity...

6 English Saf ety inf ormation Safety information 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. This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the drain pipe...

8 English Saf ety inf ormation Safety information Installation cautions CAUTION This appliance should be positioned in such a way that the power plug is easily accessible. • Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage. Critical usage warnings WARNING If the applianc...

English 9 Saf ety inf ormation Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. • Do not use a fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse. • When the appliance needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest service centre. • Failure to do so...

10 English Saf ety inf ormation Safety information Critical cleaning warnings WARNING Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use the strong acid cleaning agent. Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket. • Failure to do so may...

English 11 Ins tallation Installation Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the washer and to prevent accidents when using it. Unpacking your washer Unpack your washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all the items shown below. If your wa...

12 English Ins tallation Installation Overview of your washer Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the washer or the parts, contact a local Samsung customer center or the retailer. 03 10 12 13 11 09 07 08 02 01 04 14 05 06 WA8700J_WA10J8700GP-03520B...

English 13 Ins tallation 01 Drain hose 02 Hose guide 03 Lid 04 Built-in sink 05 Filter-rear 06 Filter-front 07 Tub 08 Water Jet 09 Leveling feet 10 Water hose (Cold) 11 Water hose (Hot) 12 Control panel 13 Detergent drawer 14 Power cord Parts supplied Hose guide User manual Plastic zip hose tie Wate...

14 English Ins tallation Installation Basic location requirements Electrical • 220-240 Volt 50 Hz fuse or circuit breaker. • Individual branch circuit serving only your Washer is recommended. • Your washer is equipped with a power cord. CAUTION Never use an extension cord. Grounding Electrical groun...

English 15 Ins tallation The water faucets must be within 4 feet (122 cm) to the back of your Washer to match the inlet hoses provided with your Washer. NOTE Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengths up to 10 feet (275 cm) for faucets that are further away from the back of your washer.T...

English 17 Ins tallation Required dimensions for Installation C B A A 27.0 in (68.6 cm) B 39.2 in (99.5 cm) C 45.7 in (116.0 cm) B A A 29.3 in (74.4 cm) B 45.7 in (116.0 cm) A A 59.8 in (152.0 cm) B A C C A* 48.0 in 2 (310.0 cm 2 ) B* 24.0 in 2 (155.0 cm 2 ) C 3.0 in (7.6 cm) NOTE * Required spacing...

18 English Ins tallation Installation Important note to installer Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your washer.These instructions should be retained for future reference.We recommend you hire a professional to install this washer. Installation flow chart Removing th...

English 19 Ins tallation STEP 2 Connecting the water supply hose B A CAUTION Before installing the water supply hoses, make sure there are rubber gaskets (B) inside the couplings (A) at both ends of each new water hose. Installing the water supply hoses without rubber gaskets can cause water leakage...

22 English Ins tallation Installation STEP 3 Connecting the drain hose A A The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Over the edge of a wash basin Secure the hose guide (A) to the side of the basin wall with a hook or to the tap with a piece of string to prevent the drain hose from ...

English 23 Ins tallation A * NOTE Connect the hose guide (A) within 4 in (10 cm)* from the end of the drain hose. If the drain hose is extended more than 4 in (10 cm) beyond the end of the hose guide, mold or microorganisms could spread to the inside of the washer. NOTE The drain hose can be install...

24 English Ins tallation Installation B C 3. If the washer is level, the pulsator (A) is positioned at the center of the water as shown in the figure. If not, level your washer by turning the front leveling feet clockwise or counterclockwise as necessary. NOTE Turn the front leveling feet clockwise ...

English 25 Ins tallation STEP 6 Running a test cycle Run a test cycle as follows to check if your washer is properly installed. 1. Load about 6 pounds of laundry into the tub. 2. Press Power to turn on your washer. 3. Select Rinse+Spin by turning the Cycle Selector . 4. Press Start/Pause to start th...

26 English O perating ins truc tions Operating instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Loading your washer • Fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes evenly around in order to e...

English 27 O perating ins truc tions Getting started 1. Load your washer. 2. Add liquid (or powder) detergent and additives to the dispenser (see the " Detergent use " section on page 39 ). 3. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see the " Washing a load of laundry "...

28 English W ashing a load o f laundry Washing a load of laundry WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Control panel 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 15 14 01 01 Cycle Selector Turn the Cyc...

30 English W ashing a load o f laundry Washing a load of laundry Cycle overview Cycle Description COTTON Suitable for a averagely soiled cotton load.For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels, or shirts.The washing time and the number of rinse cycles are automatically adjusted accordin...

English 31 W ashing a load o f laundry Cycle Description BEDDING For bulky items such as blankets and sheets. When you are washing comforters, use liquid detergent. SPIN Drains the water and spins at a high speed. RINSE + SPIN Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse-addedfabric softener...

32 English W ashing a load o f laundry Washing a load of laundry • To cancel the “ dC ” mode, deactivate the Child Lock function. To deactivate the Child Lock function, press and hold Water Level and Power Wash simultaneously for at least 3 seconds. NOTE Adding laundry when Child Lock is on To add l...

English 33 W ashing a load o f laundry Garment Plus You can add or take out laundry items evenafter the wash has started, as long as the Garment Plus indicator is on. Pressing Start/Pause unlocks the lid. If you open the lid and want to continue the wash cycle,close the lid, and then press Start/Pau...

34 English W ashing a load o f laundry Washing a load of laundry Smart Check This function enables you to check the status of the washer using a smartphone. 1. To enable the Smart Check function, press and hold Temp. for 3 seconds after turning the power on or when an error occurs. NOTE The error co...

English 35 W ashing a load o f laundry 4. Add liquid (or powder) detergent, softener, and/or bleach (if necessary) to the appropriate compartments. See the " Detergent use " section on page 3 9 . 5. Close the lid. 6. Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the typ...

English 37 W ashing a load o f laundry The basics Prewash (Water Jet & Built-in sink) Water Jet and Built-in sink help you handwash before the washing machine starts operation. Water Jet is available only when the door is open with the water level set to less than High. For prewashing, use the B...

English 39 W ashing a load o f laundry Detergent use • The use a good quality top loader detergent is recommended. • It is also important to:Pre–treat stains before washing.Sort clothes by color.Sort clothes by the amount of soiling.Avoid overloading. NOTE • When using powdered detergent it is recom...

40 English W ashing a load o f laundry Washing a load of laundry Features Automatic dispenser Your washer has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and color-safe bleach andfabric softener. Add all laundry additives to their respective compartments before starting your washer.The automatic ...

English 43 M aint aining y our w asher Maintaining your washer Cleaning the exterior 1. Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to your washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water. Leave the lid open to allow the...

44 English M aint aining y our w asher Maintaining your washer Preserving the top cover and the front frame Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on the washer. They can scratch or damage the top cover of the unit. NOTE Since the entire washer has a high-gloss finish, the surfac...

English 45 M aint aining y our w asher Cleaning the dispensers The automatic dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry additive buildup. 1. Pull the dispenser drawer straight back until it stops. 2. Push the ends of each side of the case at the same time. When you feel the ends pu...

English 47 M aint aining y our w asher Tub clean TUB CLEAN is a self-cleaning cycle that removes mold that may occur inside the washer. 1. Press Power . 2. Select TUB CLEAN . Once TUB CLEAN is selected, the only function that can be set is Delay End. 3. Press Start/Pause . TUB CLEAN begins. CAUTION ...

48 English Tr ouble shoo ting Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washer, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action Does not turn on. • Make sure you use rated power for the product. • Make sure the power cord is completely plugged in. • Check th...

52 English Tr ouble shoo ting Troubleshooting If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service center. Information codes The washer may display information codes to help you understand what is occurring with your washer better. No Code Action 1 1C The WaterLevel sensor is not working properly....

English 55 Specific ations Specifications Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care direction. The clothing care labels include symbols for drying, bleaching, drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of ...

56 English Specific ations Specifications Heat setting High Medium Low Any heat No heat / Air Iron dry or steam temperatures High Medium Low Warning symbols for laundering Do not wash Do not wring Do not bleach Do not tumble dry No steam (added to iron) Do not iron Dry-clean Dry-clean Do not dry-cle...

English 57 Specific ations Helping the environment • Your washer is manufactured from recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of it, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut off the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the lid so that anim...

58 English Specific ations Specifications Specification sheet C D B A Type Top loading washer Dimensions (inches (cm)) A. Height 45.7 (116.0) B. Width 27.0 (68.6) C. Height with lid open 59.8 (152.0) D. Depth 29.3 (74.4) Capacity (kg) 10.0 Water pressure (psi (kPa)) 20 - 116 (137 - 800) NET weight (...

English 59 Specific ations Cycle chart Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for you laundry. NOTE Setting Water Level Power Wash Temp.  : factory setting 1 6 H: High H: Hot  : can be selected 2 7 M: Medium W: Warm 3 8 L: Low C: Cold 4 9 5 Cycle Water Level Power Wash Temp. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

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