Samsung WD18DB8995BZ - User Manual

Safety information English 6 15. Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer. 16. Items su...

Safety information English 8 Installation cautions CAUTION Install your appliance on a solid, level floor that can support its weight. • Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, movement, noise, or problems with the appliance. Critical usage warnings WARNING If the appliance is flooded, t...

English   9 Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. • This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power cord while an operation is in progress. • Plugging the power cord into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire. Do n...

English   13 Critical cleaning warnings WARNING Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use a strong acidic cleaning agent. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance. • This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire. Be...

Safety information English 14 Instructions about the WEEE (for India models) Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and...

English   15 Installation What’s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the Laundry Combo or the parts, contact a local Samsung customer center or retailer. NOTE The appearance of the actual product may differ from the image shown. 01 02 03 0...

Installation English 16 Accessories (supplied) Spanner Bolt caps Hose guide (applicable models only) Cold water hose Hot water hose Cable tie 50 m l 100 ml Drain hose (applicable models only) Aqua Pebble Parts sold separately Appliance Brush* Untitled-11 16 Untitled-11 16 2024-09-11 3:01:51 2024-09-...

Installation English 18 Installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding • Use an individual branch circuit specific to the Laundry Combo. To ensure proper grounding, the Laundry Combo comes with a power cord featuring a three-prong grounding plug for use in a properly installed and grounde...

English   19 Flooring For best performance, the Laundry Combo must be installed on a solid floor. Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimise vibration and/or unbalanced loads. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces do not resist vibration well and may cause the Laundry Combo to move slightly during...

Installation English 20 Step-by-step installation STEP 1  Select a location Location requirements: • A solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation • No direct sunlight • Adequate room for ventilation and wiring • Ambient temperature always higher than the freezin...

English   21 STEP 3  Adjust the levelling feet 1. Gently slide the Laundry Combo into position. Excessive force may damage the levelling feet. 2. Level the Laundry Combo by manually adjusting the levelling feet. 3. When levelling is complete, tighten the nuts using the spanner. CAUTION When installi...

Installation English 22 STEP 4  Connect the water hose The provided water hose may differ depending on the model. Please follow the instructions according to the provided water hose. Connecting to a threaded water tap 1. Connect the water hose to the water tap, and then turn it to the right to tight...

Installation English 26 STEP 5  Position the drain hose A Over the edge of a wash basin The drain hose must be placed between 60 cm and 90 cm (*) above from the floor. To keep the spout of the drain hose bent, use the supplied plastic hose guide (A) . Secure the guide to the wall using a hook to ens...

English   27 Before you start Initial setup • When you turn on the Laundry Combo for the first time, the screen shows the initial setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it. • Once you select a language, the language selection screen will not reappear. However, you must complete...

Before you start English 28 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 the drum ...

Before you start English 30 Detergent drawer guidelines NOTE Auto dispensers make laundry easier by dispensing the preset amount of washing agents without you having to pour it in every time, and it could be more economical because the exact amount will be dispensed each time of use, allowing less w...

Before you start English 32 To use softener Apply additives such as fabric softener. Do not exceed the max line. To use Aqua Pebble 50 m l 100 m l Pour the recommended amount of liquid or powdered detergent (specialty detergent) into the Aqua Pebble, and then put the Aqua Pebble directly into the dr...

English   33 To apply washing agents to the Auto dispensers NOTE If the message " Needs refill " appears on the display, refill the corresponding dispenser. • The detection time may vary depending on the type of the detergent/softener. 1. Press the Compartment cover to open it. 2. Pull out t...

English 36 Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the before operating this Laundry Combo. LCD panel 02 03 05 04 01 06 01 Power Tap to turn the Laundry Combo on or off. 02 Display The display shows current cycle information and estimated time remain...

English   37 Display icon descriptions Home Tap to go to the Home screen. Settings Tap to enter the Settings menu. • For more information on Settings , see page 43 . Door Lock • This icon indicates the door is locked and cannot be opened. • The door locks automatically during a cycle and this icon t...

English   39 Operating a cycle 01 02 04 03 1. Tap to turn the power on. 2. Select the desired cycle. - For more information on Cycle overview , see page 40 . 3. Change the default cycle options. - For the washing process, tap Temp. , Spin , Soil , Detergent , Softener , Extra Rinse , or Bubble Soak ...

Operations English 40 Cycle overview Cycle descriptions You can add or delete cycles to personalize the cycle list in the My cycles option. See page 47 for more information. NOTE • If you have finished the wash cycle with a lower Spin setting, the laundry might not be fully dried after the dry cycle...

English   43 Settings Using Settings 1. Tap . 2. Tap General or Washer . 3. Scroll through the screen to select the desired menu. 4. Change the settings or start the function. NOTE • To return to the Home screen, tap < on the top left corner, or on the top right corner of the screen. • If the sel...

English   49 Options Descriptions Freeze Protection (for Malaysia models) You can run calibration again for accurate weight detection. • Keep the appliance from freezing in winter. • To use Freeze Protection , ensure the washer is empty and the door is closed. • Supplies and drains water every 15 mi...

Operations English 50 Special features Smart Control You can connect to the SmartThings app and control your Laundry Combo remotely. Connecting your Laundry Combo 1. Download and open the SmartThings app on your smartphone or tablet (Android & iOS). 2. Tap to turn on the Laundry Combo. 3. Tap an...

English   51 NOTE • The Laundry Combo switches to standby power saving mode when operation is paused even if the machine is not connected to the SmartThings app. • In some circumstances, only the Door Lock icon may be illuminated. SmartThings Wi-Fi connection On your smartphone or tablet, go to Sett...

Operations English 52 To register your appliance to SmartThings 1. Make sure your smartphone or tablet is connected to a wireless network. If not, go to Settings and turn on the wireless connection and select an AP (Access Point). 2. Open SmartThings on your smartphone or tablet. 3. If a message of ...

English   53 Open Source Announcement The software included in this product contains open source software. You may obtain the complete corresponding source code for a period of three years after the last shipment of this product by contacting our support team via http://opensource.samsung.com (Pleas...

English 54 Maintenance Keep the Laundry Combo clean to prevent deteriorated performance and to preserve its life cycle. Product Care The Product Care screen offers maintenance tips to keep your Laundry Combo clean and prolong the product life cycle. You can check the remaining number of cycles until...

English   55 Self Clean+ Certain usage and environmental conditions may result in some residue build-up or odor in the drum. To prevent this build-up or odor and keep the drum fresh and clean, perform the Self Clean+ cycle at least once a month or every 40 cycles. Perform the recommended procedure b...

Maintenance English 56 Self Dry 1. Tap . 2. On the cycle screen, select Product Care > Self Dry . 3. Tap Clean now . • When you start the Self Dry cycle, the calibration process is included in the cycle to enable more precise weight detection. • If you leave the door open after the Self Dry cycle...

English   57 Emergency drain In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry. 1. Power off and unplug the Laundry Combo from the electrical outlet. 2. Press the Compartment cover to open it. 3. Pull out the Auto dispenser (A) . B 4. Put an empty, spacious co...

English   59 Cleaning Surface of the Laundry Combo Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household detergent. Do not spray water onto the Laundry Combo. Mesh filter Clean the mesh filter of the water hose once or twice a year. 1. Turn off the Laundry Combo, and unplug the power cord. 2. Close the wate...

Maintenance English 60 Drain filter It is advisable to clean the drain filter every 2 months to prevent its clogging. 1. Turn off the Laundry Combo, and unplug the power cord. 2. Drain the remaining water inside the drum. (For more information, see the Emergency drain section on page 57 .) 3. Press ...

Maintenance English 62 Auto dispensers To prevent the detergent residue buildup in the automatic dispensers, clean the dispensers and their components once or twice a month, and whenever you refill or change the detergent or softener. CAUTION • Make sure to turn off the Laundry Combo and unplug the ...

Maintenance English 64 Door diaphragm A 1. Open the door, and then empty the drum. 2. Combine 3/4 cups of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of warm tap water. 3. Wearing rubber gloves, use a soft, clean cloth dipped in the water and bleach solution to clean the diaphragm. 4. Let stand for 5 minute...

English   65 Heat exchanger A dirty heat exchanger will hinder the product’s performance and should be cleaned regularly. An alert message appears every 180 uses to inform you to clean the heat exchanger. Clean the heat exchanger when you see the alert message. NOTE • Water droplets can form around ...

English   67 Lint filter You must clean the lint filter every time after using the dry cycle. Not cleaning the lint filter could degrade the drying performance and affect the drying time. 1. Open the Lint filter cover. 2. Pull out the lint filter. - Do not remove the rubber seal on the lint filter. ...

English   69 Defrosting your washing machine The Laundry Combo may freeze when the temperature in its location drops below 0 °C. 1. Turn off the Laundry Combo, and then unplug the power cord. 2. Pour warm water over the water tap to loosen the water hose. 3. Disconnect the water hose, and then soak ...

English 70 Troubleshooting If a problem persists, contact a service center. The number of the service center is on the label attached to the product. Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the Laundry Combo, first check the table below and try these suggestions. Problem Action Does not start. •...

Troubleshooting English 76 Information codes If there is any problem, check the information message on the LCD screen and follow the on-screen instructions. Problem Code Action Check drainage 5C • The Laundry Combo isn't draining properly. • Clean the drain filter, then tap Start to restart the Laun...

English 78 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 domestic and imp...

English   79 Ironing Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 200 °C. Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 150 °C. Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 110 °C. Caution when using steam irons (work without steam). Do not iron. NOTE The dots indicate the temperature ranges for ironing (regu...

Specifcations English 80 Specification sheet “*” Asterisk(s) means variant model and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z) . NOTE • The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for quality improvement purposes. • WD25DB8995BZ : “Cotton 40 °C + 1 Rinse + High spin (*Dry off)” is recommen...

English   81 Only for Australia models Type Front loading washing machine Model name WD18DB8995** Dimensions A (Width) 686 mm B (Height) 1110 mm C (Depth) 875 mm Water pressure 50-800 kPa Net weight 144.0 kg Maximum load capacity Washing and spinning 18.5 kg Drying 10.0 kg Power consumption Washing ...

Specifcations English 82 Only for South Africa models According to Regulation (EU) No. 90/60/EC “*” Asterisk(s) means variant model and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z) . Samsung Model Name WD18DB8995** Energy Efficiency Class A (highest efficient) to G (lowest efficient) A Energy Consumption Washing, s...