Samsung WW12H8420EX/EU - User Manual

English - 5 SAFET Y INFORMA TION 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...

English - 8 CAUTION: Usage CAUTIONS 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 discolouration, deformation, damage, or rust.Th...

English - 10 • Failure to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.Do not use hardened detergent.• If it accumulates inside the washing machine, it may result in a water leak.Make sure that the pockets of all the clothing items to be washed are empty.• Hard, sharp objects such as coins,...

English - 11 INSTALLA TION 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...

English - 12 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-prong grounding...

English - 13 INSTALLA TION 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. Wo...

English - 15 INSTALLA TION 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. ST...

English - 17 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 - 18 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 - 19 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 - 20 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 25 . When washing bedding or bedding covers, the wash time may be lengthened or the spin eff...

English - 21 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 - 22 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 - 23 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 - 24 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 ) as necessary. 4. To add an option, press the Options button to display the Options scree...

English - 25 OPERA TIONS 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. Max COTTON • Optimal perf...

English - 27 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 - 29 OPERA TIONS Delay End You can set the washing machine to finish the current course a specific number of hours later.This is useful if you want to finish the wash by the time you come home from work, for example. 1. Select a course. Then change the course settings if necessary. 2. Press ...

English - 30 Settings Press and hold Prefer Mode button for 3 seconds to enter the Settings screen. Child Lock To prevent accidents by children or infants, Child Lock locks all buttons. However, Child Lock holds its activation until you press the Start/Pause button. Until then, you can change settin...

English - 31 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. • The door wil...

English - 32 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 - 33 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 - 34 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 - 35 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 - 36 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 - 37 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 - 39 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 - 40 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 - 41 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 - 42 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 - 43 SPECIFIC ATIONS Specification sheet The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for quality improvement purposes. According to Regulation (EU) No. 1061/2010 " * " Asterisk(s) means variant model and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z). Samsung Model Name WW12H8**...

English - 44 1. Annual energy consumption is based on 220 standard washing cycles for COTTON course at 60 °C and 40 °C at full and partial load, and the consumption of off and left-on modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used. 2. Annual water consumption is based on 2...