Samsung WA11M8700GV - User Manual

English 5 Safety inf ormation 5. The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused. 6. For washing machines having ventilation openings in the base, the installation instructions shall state that the openings must not be obstructed by a carpet. ...

6 English Safety inf ormation Safety information Critical installation warnings WARNING The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company. • Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury. Plug t...

English 7 Safety inf ormation Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. Do not twist or tie the power cord. Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance....

8 English Safety inf ormation Safety information Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other inflammable or explosive substances. • This may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. • This may re...

English 9 Safety inf ormation Usage cautions CAUTION When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washing machine using a damp, soft cloth. • Failure to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, d...

10 English Installation Installation Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the washing machine and to prevent accidents when doing laundry. What’s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the washing machine or th...

English 11 Installation 01 Drain hose 02 Hose guide* 03 Door 04 Built-in sink 05 Water Jet 06 Magic filter 07 Tub 08 Levelling feet 09 Water hose (Hot) 10 Water hose (Cold) 11 Control panel 12 Detergent drawer 13 Power cord NOTE • Availability of parts with an asterisk (*) depends on your model. • D...

12 English Installation Installation Installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding WARNING • AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit breaker is required. • Use an individual branch circuit specific to the washing machine. • Do NOT use an extension cord. • Use only the power cord that comes ...

English 13 Installation Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Select a location Location requirements:• Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation • Away from direct sunlight • Adequate room for ventilation and wiring • The ambient temperature is always higher than t...

14 English Installation Installation B C 4. If the washer is not level, level your washer by turning the leveling feet clockwise or counterclockwise as necessary. NOTE Turn the leveling feet clockwise (B) to lower the washer, and counterclockwise (C) to raise the washer. STEP 3 Connect the water hos...

16 English Installation Installation 7. Connect the other end of the water hose to the inlet valve on the back of the washing machine. Turn the hose clockwise to tighten. 8. Open the water tap and check if there are any leaks around the connection areas. • If there are water leaks, repeat the steps ...

English 17 Installation NOTE • After connecting the water hose to the adaptor, check if it is connected properly by pulling the water hose downwards. • Use a standard type of water tap. If the tap is square-shaped or too big, remove the spacer ring before inserting the tap into the adaptor. For mode...

18 English Installation Installation A Pump type (Applicable models only) 1. Open the hose cap (A) , and insert the drain hose. Tighten the drain hose using the joint ring. NOTE • The position (side or rear) of the drain outlet depends on the model. • Availability of the hose cap depends on the mode...

English 19 Installation CAUTION   • Do not exceed 3 m (*) for the total length of extended hoses. • Do not let the drain hose run over doorsills that protrude 5 cm (**) or more from the floor. • Do not run the drain hose under the bottom of the machine. STEP 5 Power on Plug the power cord into a ...

20 English Installation Installation 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. Press Rinse+Spin on the Cycle panel. 4. Press and hold START/PAUSE to ...

English 21 Befor e you s tar t Before you start Prewash (Water Jet & Built-in sink) Water Jet and Built-in sink help you hand-wash before the washing machine starts operation. Water Jet is available only when the door is open and the water level set to less than High. For prewashing, use the Bui...

22 English Befor e you s tar t Before you start Detergent guidelines The washing machine provides a two-compartment dispenser for detergent and fabric softener. The bleach compartment is located on the left side of the tub. B A MAX MAX C • Softener compartment (A) : Add a recommended amount of fabri...

24 English Befor e you s tar t Before you start Smart Check To enable this function, you must first download the Samsung Smart Washer app at the Play Store or the Apple Store , and install it on a mobile device featuring a camera function. The Smart Check function has been optimized for Galaxy &...

English 25 Befor e you s tar t Laundry guidelines Checkpoints • Check for stains or dirt. Apply a little detergent to a white towel. Rub the white towel and the dirty clothes together to transfer the dirt or color to the white towel. • Before washing, pre-treat the sleeves, collars, dress hems, and ...

26 English Befor e you s tar t Before you start STEP 1 Sort Sort the laundry according to these criteria: • Care Label: Sort the laundry into cottons, mixed fibres, synthetics, silks, wools, and rayon. • Color: Separate whites from colors. • Size: Mixing different-sized items together in the tub imp...

28 English Befor e you s tar t Before you start STEP 5 Determine the load capacity Make sure the laundry does not exceed the plastic area (A) in the figure on page 27 . Otherwise, it may cause the washing machine to not wash properly or cause damage to the machine or the laundry itself, or a water l...

English 29 Oper ations Operations Control panel 02 11 12 03 04 05 06 10 09 08 07 01 01 Cycle Panel Press to select a cycle. 02 Display Displays the current cycle information and estimated time remaining, or an information code if the washing machine needs to be checked. 03 Water Level Press to chang...

30 English Oper ations Operations 10 Temp. Press to toggle between two different water temperature options.• Cold : For brightly colored, very lightly soiled items. • Hot : For colorfast items. 11 POWER Press to turn on/off the washing machine. 12 START/PAUSE Press and hold to start an operation, or...

English 31 Oper ations Auto cycles Cycle Description COTTON • For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled items. HEAVY DUTY • For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled items. WATER SAVING • Select this to wash effectively with a minimum amount of water. • WA11M8700** : ...

32 English Oper ations Operations Special features Child Lock Child Lock is designed to prevent accidents by children or infants, such as drowning. 1. Press Power . 2. To activate the Child Lock, hold down Wash Time and Rinse Times simultaneously for 3 seconds. The indicator blinks. 3. To deactivate...

English 33 Oper ations Delay End You can set the washing machine to finish a cycle later. The hour displayed indicates the time the wash will finish. 1. Select a cycle. Then, change the cycle settings if necessary. 2. Press Delay End repeatedly until a desired end time is set. 3. Press and hold STAR...

34 English Maint enanc e Maintenance Cleaning Keep the washing machine clean to prevent deteriorated performance and to preserve its life cycle. Exterior • Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach, or other spills as they occur. • Clean the control panel with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use ...

38 English Maint enanc e Maintenance Detergent drawer 1. Fully pull out the detergent drawer. 2. To remove, pull the detergent drawer while pushing the ends of each side. 3. Remove the inserts from the compartments. Rinse the inserts and the drawer in warm water and clean with a soft brush. WA8700K(...

40 English Tr ouble shoo ting Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washing machine, 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. •...

44 English Tr ouble shoo ting Troubleshooting Information codes If the washing machine fails to operate, you may see an information code on the display. Check the table below and try the suggestions. Code Action 1C The WaterLevel sensor is not working properly. • Check WaterLevel Sensor wire harness...

English 47 Speci fic ations Specifications Specification sheet Type Top loading washing machine WA11M8700** Capacity (kg) 11.0 Power consumption (W) 700 - 800 Dimensions (mm) W 686 x D 744 x H 1077 Net weight (kg) 57.0 Water pressure (MPa (kg·f/cm 2 )) 0.05 - 0.78 (0.5 - 8.0) Spin speed (rpm) 800 NO...