Samsung WF51CG8000AVA5 - User Manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   5 Important safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Do not wash or dry articles ...

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety information English 6 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.The ...

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   7 Do not use an electric transformer to power the washer.• This may result in electric shock or fire.Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.• This may result in electric shock or fire.Do not pull or bend the power cord excessively....

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   9 Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder or lightning storm.• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.If any foreign substance enters the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your...

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety information English 12 Take care that children’s fingers are not caught in the door when you close it.• Failure to do so may result in injury. Critical cleaning warnings WARNING Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.Do not use a strong acidic cl...

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   13 Regulatory notice FCC Notice CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to follo...

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Regulatory notice English 14 IC Notice The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This devic...

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   15 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://opens...

English 16 Installation Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of your washer and to prevent accidents when doing laundry. WARNING Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel – Do n...

English   17 What’s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the washer or the parts, contact the Samsung customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) or your retailer. 01 02 03 04 09 10 12 05 06 07 08 11 01 Release lever 02 Detergent...

Installation English 18 Parts supplied Wrench Bolt caps Hose guide Cable tie Anti-slip pads Parts not supplied Water hoses (sold separately) Tools needed for installation Phillips screwdriver Level Adjustable pliers Measuring tape NOTE • Bolt caps: The number (3 to 6) of bolt caps provided depends o...

English   19 Installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding • AC 120 V / 60 Hz / 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker is required.• Use an individual branch circuit. Connect only the washer to the circuit.To ensure proper grounding, the washer comes with a power cord featuring a three-prong gro...

Installation English 20 Flooring For best performance, the washer must be installed on a solid floor. Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced loads. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces do not provide good resistance to vibrations and may cause the washer to move sl...

English   21 Clearance requirement This clearance requirement is applicable for washers only. NOTE • For dryer’s clearance requirement, see the dryer’s user manual.• If the washer and dryer have different clearance requirements, use the one with the larger value. Alcove or closet installations Minim...

English   23 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 freezing point (32 °F ...

Installation English 24 STEP 3  Adjust the leveling feet 1. Gently slide the washer into position. Excessive force may damage the leveling feet. 2. Using a wrench, turn the leveling feet clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the height until the washer is level. 3. Using a flathead screwdriver, ti...

Installation English 26 5. Open the water taps, and check for leaks. STEP 5  Connect the drain hose To a Laundry Tub or Drain Pipe1. Check the height (A) of your drain system and make sure the minimum and maximum heights shown below are met. Minimum 18 in. (46 cm) Maximum 96 in. (245 cm) NOTE • Make...

English   27 * A (*): Min. 6 in. (152 mm), Max. 8 in. (203 mm) 3. Route the drain hose to the drain system. CAUTION • If using a standpipe, make sure the standpipe and drain hose connection is not airtight. • If using a standpipe, make sure the drain hose is inserted at least 6 in. (152 mm) but no m...

English 28 Before you start Initial settings Run Calibration (recommended) Calibration ensures accurate weight detection by the washer. Make sure the drum is empty before running Calibration. 1. Press Power to turn on the washer. 2. Press and hold Temp. and Delay End simultaneously for 3 seconds. 3....

Before you start English 30 Use HE detergent only For the best cleaning results, use a high efficiency detergent such as Tide HE, Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High efficiency detergents contain suds suppressors that reduce or eliminate suds. When fewer suds are produced, the load tumbles more effi...

Before you start English 32 To use the bleach compartment Add only liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment . Do not exceed the max line . CAUTION Do not add undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly to the load or to the drum. It is a powerful chemical and can cause fabric damage, such as w...

English   33 Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Safety information before operating this appliance. Control panel 01 02 03 04 05 06 10 07 08 11 09 12 14 13 01 Cycle Selector Turn the dial to select a cycle. (For more information about wash c...

Operations English 36 Simple steps to start 1 2 3 5 4 1. Press Power to turn on the washer. 2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle. 3. Change the cycle settings ( Temp. , Rinse , Spin , and Soil ) as necessary. 4. Select desired options as necessary. 5. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Star...

English   37 Cycle overview NOTE The washer detects the weight of the items and automatically adjusts the optimal water level, washing time, rinse counts, and spin counts. (This may not be applicable on some cycles.) Cycle Description NORMAL • For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels...

Operations English 38 Cycle chart Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for your laundry. NOTE Setting Temp. Rinse Spin Soil  : factory setting 5 : Hot (Level 5) 5 : 5 times (Level 5) 5 : High (Level 5) 5 : Heavy (Level 5)  : can be selected 4 : (Level 4) 4 : (Level 4) 4 : (Level 4) 4 :...

Operations English 40 Special features Delay End You can set the washer to finish your wash automatically at a later time by choosing a delay of between 1 to 24 hours (in 1 hour increments). The hour displayed indicates the time the wash will finish. 1. Select a cycle. Then, change the cycle setting...

Operations English 42 SmartThings Wi-Fi connection On your smartphone, go to 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 ...

English   43 Maintenance Keep the washer clean for best performance and to lengthen its life cycle. WARNING Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel – Do not contact the following parts while the appliance...

Maintenance English 44 Smart Care To enable this function, you must first download the Samsung Laundry app from the Play Store or the App Store and install it on a mobile device that has a camera function. The Smart Care function has been optimized for Galaxy and iPhone mobile devices (applicable mo...

English   45 3. Put an empty, spacious container around the cover, and stretch the emergency drain tube to the container while holding the tube cap (A) . 9 4. Open the tube cap and let water in the Emergency drain tube (B) flow into the container. 5. When done, close the tube cap , and reinsert the ...

Maintenance English 46 4. Use pliers to pull out the mesh filter from the inlet valves. 5. Thoroughly clean the mesh filters in water. 6. Completely dry the mesh filters. Do not dry in direct sunlight. 7. Reinsert the mesh filters, and then reconnect the water hoses. 8. Open the water taps. NOTE • I...

English   47 NOTE • Some drain filters feature a safety knob that is designed to prevent children from accidentally opening the filter compartment. To open the safety knob of the drain filter , push in and turn it counterclockwise. The spring mechanism of the safety knob helps open the filter. • To ...

Maintenance English 48 4. Clean the drawer components in running water using a soft brush. NOTE Other parts of the drawer can also be removed. They can fall out if you hold the drawer upside down. 5. Clean the drawer recess using a soft brush. 6. Reinsert the liquid detergent container into the dete...

English   49 Recovery from freezing The washer may freeze when the temperature in its location drops below 32 °F (0 °C). 1. Turn off the washer, 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 it in warm wate...

Maintenance English 50 Cleaning the interior Clean the interior of your washer periodically to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew, or bacterial residue that may remain in your washer as a result of washing clothes. CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant conditio...

English   51 Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washer, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action Does not start. • Make sure the washer is plugged in.• Make sure the door is properly closed.• Make sure the faucets are open.• Make sure to press ...

English   55 Information codes If the washer fails to operate, you may see an information code on the screen. Check the table below and try the suggestions. Code Action 1C Check the water level sensor. • Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and then try again. • Depending on ...

English   57 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 i...

Specifications English 58 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-clean Line dry/Hang to dry Drip dry Dry flat Protecting the environment • This appliance is manufactured from recyclab...

English   59 Specification sheet Type Front loading washer WF51CG80**A* Water pressure (psi (kPa)) 20-116 (137-800) NET weight (lb (kg)) 216 (98.0) Spin revolution 1200 rpm Heating Rating 900 W Power consumption Washing 120 V 200 W Washing and Heating 1150 W Spin 550 W Drain 80 W NOTE You can fill t...

English 60 LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.) SAMSUNG WASHER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND/ OR PROOF OF DELIVERY This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the...

English   61 This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship encountered in normal household, noncommercial use of this product and shall not cover the following: damage that occurs in shipment, delivery, installation, and uses for which this product was not intended; ...

LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.) English 62 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS PRODUCT REPAIR, PRODUCT REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AT SAMSUNG’S OPTION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ...

English   63 Warranty (CANADA) SAMSUNG WASHER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against man...