Samsung WD12J8400GW/EU - User Manual

English - 6 WARNING: Critical installation WARNINGS 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. The appliance is heavy, therefore take care...

English - 7 SAFET Y INFORMA TION 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...

English - 8 Do not open the washing machine door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/drying/spinning).• Water flowing out of the washing machine may result in burns or cause the floor to be slippery. This may result in injury. • Opening the door by force may result in damage to ...

English - 11 SAFET Y INFORMA TION Make sure that the pockets of all the clothing items to be washed are empty.• Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause extensive damage to the appliance. Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons or other heavy metal ...

English - 12 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 the parts, co...

English - 13 INSTALLA TION Installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding • AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit breaker is required• Use an individual branch circuit specific to the washing machineTo ensure proper grounding, the washing machine comes with a power cord featuring a three-p...

English - 14 Drain Samsung recommends a standpipe in height of 60~90 cm. The drain hose must be connected through the hose clip to the standpipe, and the standpipe must fully cover the drain hose. Flooring For best performance, the washing machine must be installed on a solid floor. Wood floors may ...

English - 15 INSTALLA TION 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...

English - 16 3. Close all plastic bolt caps on the rear of the washing machine. 4. Store all shipping bolts in a safe location where they can be easily retrieved in the event that you have to move the washing machine. WARNING Packaging materials can be dangerous to children. Dispose all packaging ma...

English - 17 INSTALLA TION STEP 4 - Connect the water hose Connect the water supply hose to the water tap. 1. Remove the adaptor (A) from the water supply hose (B) . A B 2. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen four screws on the adaptor. 3. Hold the adaptor and turn part (C) in the arrow direction to...

English - 19 INSTALLA TION For models with an additional hot water inlet: 1. Connect the red end of the hot water supply hose to the hot water inlet on the back of the machine. 2. Connect the other end of the hot water supply hose to the hot water tap. Aqua hose (applicable models only) The aqua hos...

English - 20 Before you start Initial settings Set language When you turn on the washing machine for the first time, you will be asked to choose a language. Select a preferred language. Then, the washing machine is ready for use. Run Calibration (recommended) Calibration ensures accurate weight dete...

English - 21 BEFORE Y OU S TART Laundry guidelines STEP 1 - Sort Sort the laundry according to these criteria: • Care Label : Sort the laundry into cottons, mixed fibres, synthetics, silks, wools, and rayon. • Colour : Separate whites from colours. • Size : Mixing different-sized items together in t...

English - 22 STEP 5 - Determine the load capacity Do not overload the washing machine. Overloading may cause the washing machine to not wash properly. For the load capacity for the type of clothing, see page 28 . When washing bedding or bedding covers, the wash time may be lengthened or the spin eff...

English - 23 BEFORE Y OU S TART Detergent drawer guidelines The washing machine provides a three-compartment dispenser: the left compartment for the main wash, the front-right for fabric softeners, and the rear-right for the preliminary wash. Prewash detergent compartmentMain wash detergent compartm...

English - 24 4. If selecting the Prewash option, apply an appropriate amount of detergent to the rear-right compartment ( ). 5. Slide the detergent drawer inward to close it. Liquid detergent container (Applicable models only) To use a liquid detergent, first put the provided liquid detergent contai...

English - 25 OPERA TIONS Operations Control panel 9 7 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Course Selector Turn the dial to select a course. 2 Display area Displays information of the current course including the course name, remaining washing time, and settings. 3 Temp. Press to change the water temperature for the ...

English - 26 10 Power Press to turn on/off the washing machine. For detailed settings, see page 32 . Simple steps to start 2 3 4 5 6 1 1. Press the Power button to turn on the washing machine. 2. Turn the Course Selector to select a course. 3. Change the course settings ( Temp. , Rinse , and Spin ) ...

English - 27 OPERA TIONS Drying only 3 2 1 Follow these steps to dry laundry that has finished washing or has simply got wet. 1. Press the Power button to turn on the washing machine. 2. Turn the Course Selector to COTTON DRY or SYNTHETICS DRY . 3. Press the Start/Pause button. To change the course ...

English - 28 Course overview Standard courses Course Description & Max load (kg) COTTON • For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels, or shirts. • The washing time and the number of rinse cycles are automatically adjusted according to the load. 12 SYNTHETICS • For blouses or shirts...

English - 29 OPERA TIONS SPECIALTY CYCLE Six specialty courses are designed to effectively remove specific types of stains and dirt that may accumulate on specific types of activities ranging from household work to professional mountain-climbing. Course Description & Max load (kg) Cooking&Di...

English - 30 Options Option Description Pre Wash • This will add a preliminary washing cycle before the main wash cycle. Intensive • For badly soiled laundry. The operation time for each cycle is longer than normal. Soak • This option effectively removes stains by soaking the laundry.• Each soak cyc...

English - 31 OPERA TIONS Delay End You can set the washing machine to finish the current course at a specific number of hours later.This is useful if you want to finish the wash by the time you come home from work. 1. Select a course. Then change the course settings if necessary. 2. Press the Option...

English - 33 OPERA TIONS Calibration Calibration ensures accurate weight detection by the washing machine. Make sure the drum is empty before running Calibration. 1. Press the Up ( ) / Down ( ) arrows to select Calibration . Then, press OK . 2. Press the Start/Pause button to start Calibration. • Th...

English - 34 Maintenance Keep the washing machine clean to prevent deteriorated performance and to preserve its life cycle. Eco drum clean Perform this course regularly to clean the drum and to remove bacteria from it. 1. Press the Power button to turn on washing machine. 2. Turn the Course Selector...

English - 35 MAINTENANCE Smart check To enable this function, you must first download the Samsung Smart Washer at the Play Store or the Apple Store, and install it on a mobile device featuring the camera operation.The Smart Check function has been optimized for:Galaxy & iPhone series (cannot be ...

English - 36 Emergency drain In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry. 1. Unplug the power cord of the washing machine from the main socket. 2. Gently press the top area of the filter cover to open. 3. Gently pull out the emergency drain tube. 4. Whil...

English - 37 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Surface of the washing machine Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household detergent. Do not spray water onto the washing machine. Mesh filter Clean the mesh filter of the water supply hose once or twice a year. 1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the powe...

English - 38 Debris filter It is advisable to clean the debris filter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent its clogging. A clogged debris filter may reduce the bubble effect. 1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord. 2. Drain the remaining water inside the drum by referring to “ Emergenc...

English - 39 MAINTENANCE Detergent Drawer 1. While holding down the release lever (A) on the inner of the drawer, slide open the drawer. 2. Remove the release lever and the liquid detergent container from the drawer. A 3. Clean the drawer components in flowing water using a soft brush. 4. Clean the ...

English - 41 TROUBLESHOO TING Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washing machine, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action The washing machine won’t start. • Make sure the washing machine is plugged in.• Make sure the door is properly closed.• ...

English - 42 Information codes If the washing machine fails to operate, you may see an information code on the screen. Check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action dE • Make sure the door is properly closed.• Make sure laundry is not caught in the door. 4E • Make sure the water tap ...

English - 43 SPECIFIC ATIONS Specifications Protecting the environment • This appliance is manufactured from recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of this appliance, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut off the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power ...

English - 44 Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care directions. The care labels include four symbols in this order: washing, bleaching, drying and ironing (and dry cleaning when necessary). The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and impor...

English - 45 SPECIFIC ATIONS Specification sheet TYPE FRONT LOADING WASHING MACHINE MODEL NAME WD12J8***** WASH AND SPIN CAPACITY 12.0 kg DRY CAPACITY 8.0 kg DIMENSIONS W600×D600×H850 (mm) WATER PRESSURE 50 kPa ~ 800 kPa NET WEIGHT 82 kg POWER CONSUMPTION WASHING AND HEATING 220 V 2000 W 240 V 2400 ...