Samsung WF18T8000GV - User Manual

Safety information English 6 6. For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, a carpet must not obstruct the openings. 7. For use in Europe : Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. 8. CAUTION : In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting...

Safety information English 8 Following the repair by a non-authorized service provider, self-repair or non-professional repair of the product, Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product, any injury or any other product safety issue caused by any attempt to repair the product which does not ...

English   9 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 ...

Safety information English 12 Do not use water from water cooling/heating devices.• This may result in problems with the washing machine.Do not use natural hand-washing soap for the washing machine.• If it hardens and accumulates inside the washing machine, it may result in problems with the applian...

English   13 Instructions about the WEEE 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 its electronic accessories (e.g. cha...

English 14 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, cont...

Installation English 16 Installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding • Use an individual branch circuit specific to the washing machine. To ensure proper grounding, the washing machine comes with a power cord featuring a three-prong grounding plug for use in a properly installed and gro...

English   17 Flooring For best performance, the washing machine 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 are not a good resistance to vibrations and may cause the washing machine to move ...

Installation English 18 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 the...

Installation English 20 STEP 3  Adjust the levelling feet 1. Gently slide the washing machine into position. Excessive force may damage the levelling feet. 2. Level the washing machine by manually adjusting the levelling feet. 3. When levelling is complete, tighten the nuts using the spanner. CAUTIO...

English   21 STEP 4  Connect the water hose The provided water hose may differ depending on the model. Please follow the instruction according to the provided water hose. Connecting to a threaded water tap 1. Connect the water hose to the water tap, and then turn the connector clockwise as shown. 2....

Installation English 24 Aqua hose (applicable models only) A The aqua hose alerts users of a risk of water leaks. It senses the water flow and turns red on the centre indicator (A) in case of a leak. NOTE The end of the aqua stop hose must be fitted to the water tap and not the machine. STEP 5  Posi...

English   25 STEP 6  Power on Plug the power cord into a wall socket that is correctly rated, grounded, and protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. Then, press Power to turn on the washing machine. Untitled-1 25 2023-08-02 11:08:15

English 26 Before you start Initial settings Run Calibration (recommended) Calibration ensures accurate weight detection by the washing machine. Make sure the drum is empty before running Calibration. 1. Power off, and then power on the washing machine. 2. Hold down Temp. and Delay End simultaneousl...

Before you start English 30 Detergent recommendation The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the cycle chart.  Recommended  Liquid detergent only – Not recommended  Powder detergent only Cycle Detergent Temp. Universal Delicates and woollens Specialist ECO 40-60  – – 40~60 C...

English   31 Detergent drawer guidelines The washing machine provides two-compartment dispenser for main wash and softener. 1. Main-wash compartment : Apply main-wash detergent, water softener, soaking detergent, bleach, and/or stain removers. 2. Softener compartment : Apply additives such as fabric...

Before you start English 32 To apply washing agents to the detergent drawer 1. Slide open the detergent drawer. 2. Apply laundry detergent to the main-wash compartment as instructed or recommended by the manufacturer. To use powerdered detergent, see page 33 . CAUTION • Make sure the liquid detergen...

English   33 To use powdered detergent C C First, remove the provided liquid detergent container from the main-wash compartment . Then, add powdered detergent to the main-wash compartment according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions.• To use a powdered detergent, do not exceed the max line...

English 34 Operations Control panel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 09 08 11 12 10 01 Cycle Selector Turn the dial to select a cycle. 02 Display The display shows current cycle information and estimated time remaining, or an information code when a problem occurs. 03 Temp. Press to change the water temperature...

English   35 10 Smart Control Press to activate/deactivate the Smart Control function. When the Smart Control function is activated, you can control your washing machine using your mobile device. For more information, see the SmartThings section on page 41 . 11 Power Press to turn on/off the washing...

Operations English 36 Cycle overview Standard cycles Cycle Description Max load (kg) ECO 40-60 • For cleaning normally soiled cotton items which are declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle. This cycle is used to assess the compliance with the EU Ecodesign legislation. •...

Operations English 38 Options Option Description Intensive • For badly soiled laundry. The operation time for each cycle is longer than normal. Delay End You can set the washing machine to finish your wash automatically at a later time, choosing a delay of between 1 to 19 hours (in 1 hour increments...

English   39 Smart Control You can connect to the SmartThings app and control your washing machine remotely. Connecting your washing machine 1. Download and open the SmartThings app on your smartphone or tablet (Android & iOS). 2. Press Power to turn on the washing machine. 3. Press Smart Contro...

Operations English 40 Settings Child Lock To prevent accidents by children, Child Lock locks all buttons except for Power . • To set the Child Lock function, hold down Temp. and Rinse simultaneously for 3 seconds. • To release the Child Lock function, hold down Temp. and Rinse simultaneously for 3 s...

English   41 SmartThings Wi-Fi connection On your smartphone, go to the Settings and turn on the wireless connection and select an AP (Access Point).• This appliance supports the Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz protocols. Download On an app market (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Samsung Galaxy Apps), find the Sm...

Operations English 42 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 sending an email to mailto:[email protected] is al...

English   43 Maintenance Keep the washing machine clean to prevent deteriorated performance and to preserve its life cycle. Drum clean+ Perform this cycle regularly to clean the drum by removing bacteria from it. This cycle heats the water between 60 °C and 70 °C, and it also removes accumulated dir...

Maintenance English 44 Smart Check To enable this function, you must first download the Samsung Smart Washer app at the Play Store or the App Store, and install it on a mobile device featuring a camera function.The Smart Check function has been optimised for Galaxy & iPhone series (applicable mo...

English   45 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 washing machine from the electrical outlet. 2. Gently press the top area of the filter cover to open. A 3. Put an empty, spacious container around the c...

Maintenance English 46 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 hose once or twice a year. 1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord. 2...

English   47 Debris filter Clean the debris filter bi-monthly to prevent 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. See the “ Emergency drain ” section. 3. Gently press the ...

Maintenance English 48 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 guide from the drawer. 3. Clean the drawer components in flowing water using a soft brush. 4. Clean the drawer r...

English   49 Recovery from freezing The washing machine may freeze when it drops below 0 °C. 1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord. 2. Pour warm water over the water tap to loosen the water hose. 3. Disconnect the water hose, and soak it in warm water. 4. Pour warm water into th...

English 50 Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washing machine, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action Does not start. • Make sure the washing machine is plugged in.• Make sure the door is properly closed.• Make sure the water taps are open.• ...

Troubleshooting English 54 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. Code Action 4C Water is not supplied.• Make sure the water taps are open.• Make sure the water hoses are not clogged.• M...

English 56 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   57 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 (regula...

Specifications English 58 Spare parts guarantee We guarantee that the following spare parts will be available to professional repairers and end-users for a minimum period of 10 years after placing the last unit of the model on the market.• Door, door hinges and seals, other seals, door locking assem...

English   59 Specification sheet “*” Asterisk(s) means variant model and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z). A B C D E Type Front loading washing machine Model name WF18T8000** Dimensions A (Width) 686 mm B (Height) 984 mm C (Depth) 796 mm D 864 mm E 1386 mm Water pressure 50-1000 kPa Net weight 104.0 kg ...

Specifications English 60 Indicative information (According to EU 2019/2023) Model Cycles Capacity (kg) Program Time (HH:MM) Energy Consumption (kWh/Cycle) Water Consumption (L/cycle) Maximum Temperature (°C) Remaining Moisture Content (%) Spinning Speed (RPM) WF18T8000** ECO 40-60 18.0 4:00 2.690 1...