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Washing Machine
Owner’s Instructions
Q1244A(V/T/S)
Q1044A(V/T/S)
Q844A(V/T/S)
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Code No. : DC68-02109N-01-GB
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Safety Precautions Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung washing machine. These Owner's Instructions contain valuable information on the installation, use, and care of this appliance. Please take the time to read these instructions so that you can take full advantage of the washing machine’s features and enjoy this appliance for many years to come. Before using the appliance • Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside cover Installing the Washing Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview of the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Selecting a location . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing the Washing Machine Unpacking the washing machine Unpack your washing machine and inspect it for shipping damage. Also make sure that you have received all of the items shown below. If the washing machine was damaged during shipping or you do not have all of the items, contact your Samsung dealer immediately. Overview of the washing machine Worktop Drain Hose Control panel Plug Base cover Adjustable feet Debris filter Emergency drain tube Filter-cover Cold Water supply hose Wrench
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Installing the Washing Machine Selecting a location Before you install the washing machine, select a location with the following characteristics: • A hard, level surface (if the surface is uneven, see "Adjusting the leveling feet," below) • Away from direct sunlight. • Adequate ventilation • Room temperature that will not fall below 0 ˚C • Away from sources of heat such as coal or gas Make sure that the washing machine does not stand on its power cord. Ventilation openings must not be obstructe
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Installing the Washing Machine Connecting the water supply hose The water supply hose must be connected to the washing machine at one end and to the water faucet at the other. Do not stretch the water supply hose. If the hose is too short and you do not wish to move the water faucet, replace the hose with a longer, high pressure hose. To connect the water supply hose: 1. Take the L-shaped arm fitting for the cold water supply hose and connect to the cold water supply intake on the back of t
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Installing the Washing Machine Connecting the water supply hose(Option) 1. Remove the adaptor from the water 4. Connect the water supply hose to the supply hose. adaptor. Pull down part (c) of the water supply hose. When you release part (c) the hose automatically connects to the adaptor c making a 'click’ sound. 2. First, using a ‘+’ type screw driver, 5. Connect the other end of the water loosen the four screws on the adaptor. supply hose to the inlet water valve at Next, take the a
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Installing the Washing Machine Plugging in the machine For European Users. You will NOT need to ground the plug of the washing machine. For U.S. Users. You MUST ground the plug of the washing machine. Check with a licensed electrician before using the machine to make sure it is properly grounded. For U.K. Users. Wiring lnstructions GREEN AND 13 AMP WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. YELLOW FUSE This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces
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Washing a Load of Laundry Washing for the first time Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes. To do this: 1. Press the (On/Off) button. 2. Pour a little detergent into compartment in the detergent drawer. 3. Turn on the water supply to the washing machine. 4. Press the Temperature button repeatedly until 40 ˚C is displayed. 5. Press the Start/Pause button. • This will remove any water from the manufacturer’s test run remaining in the mach
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Washing a Load of Laundry Overview of the control panel 1. Digital graphic display Displays the remaining wash cycle time,all of washing information and error messages. 2. Prewash selection button Press the button to select prewash. Prewash is available only with Curtain, Towel, Bedding, Duvet, Cotton, Coloureds, Synthetics, Delicates. 3. Temperature selection button Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available water temperature options (cold water( ), 30 ˚C, 40 ˚C , 60 ˚C an
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Washing a Load of Laundry 6. Delay Start selection button Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available delayed start options (from 3 hour to 24 hours in one hour increments). Displayed hours means the time of finished washing-cycle. 7. Silver Wash selection button Silver Nano water is supplied in washing as well as the last rinse, featuring sterilization and antibacterial coating. 8. Half Load selection button Press the button in case of half load(about 1~4kg) washing. This functi
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Washing a Load of Laundry Washing clothes using Fuzzy Logic Your new washing machine makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung's "Fuzzy Logic" automatic control system. When you select a wash program, the machine will set the correct temperature, washing time, and washing speed. To wash clothes using the Fuzzy Logic programs: 1. Turn on your sink's water faucet. 2. Press the (On/Off) button. 3. Open the door. 4. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling. 5. Cl
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Washing a Load of Laundry Washing clothes manually You can wash clothes manually without using the Fuzzy Logic feature. To do so: 1. Turn the water supply on. 2. Press the (On/Off) button on the washing machine. 3. Open the door. 4. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling. 5. Close the door. 6. Put the detergent and, if necessary, softener or prewash detergent, in the appropriate compartments. 7. Press the Temperature button to select the temperature (cold w
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Washing a Load of Laundry Washing tips and hints Sorting your laundry: Sort your laundry according to the following characteristics: • Type of fabric care label symbol: Sort laundry into cottons, mixed fibers, synthetics, silks, wools and rayon. • Colour: Divide whites and colours. Wash new, coloured items separately. • Size: Placing items of different sizes in the same load will improve the washing action. • Sensitivity: Wash delicate items separately, using the Delicate wash program for pure
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Maintaining the Washing Machine Draining the washing machine in an emergency 1. Unplug the washing machine from the power supply. 2. Open the filter-cover by using a coin or a key. 3. Unscrew the emergency drain cap by turning left. Grip the cap on the end of the emergency drain tube and slowly pull it out about 15 cm. 4. Allow all the water to flow into a bowl. 5. Reinsert the drain tube and screw the cap back on. 6. Replace the filter-cover. Repairing a frozen washing machine If the tempe
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Maintaining the Washing Machine Cleaning the detergent drawer and recess 1. Press the release lever on the inside of the detergent drawer and pull it out. 2. Remove the cap from compartment . 3. Wash all of the parts under running water. 4. Clean the drawer recess with an old toothbrush. 5. Reinsert the cap (Pushing it firmly into place) and replace the liquid detergent divider into the drawer. 6. Push the drawer back into place. 7. Run a rinse program without any laundry in the drum. Cleaning
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Maintaining the Washing Machine Cleaning the water hose mesh filter You should clean the water hose mesh filter at least one time per year, or when you see the following error message on the display: To do this: 1. Turn off the water source to the washing machine. 2. Unscrew the hose from the back of the washing machine. 3. With a pair of pliers, gently pull out the mesh filter from the end of the hose and rinse it under water until clean. Also clean the inside and outside of the threaded connec
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Troubleshooting Problems and solutions The washing machine will not start • Make sure the door is firmly closed. • Make sure the washing machine is plugged in. • Make sure the water source faucet is turned on. • Make sure to press the Start/Pause button. No water or insufficient water supply • Make sure the water source faucet is turned on. • Make sure the water source hose is not frozen. • Make sure the water intake hose is not bent. • Make sure the filter on the water intake hose is not clogged.
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Troubleshooting Cautions of Duvet course Use of Detergents in Duvet Course When washing larger volume laundry items, including duvet, do not put the following detergents directly into the drum: . Tablet and capsule type detergents . Detergents using ball and net. Detergents not fully dissolved may bring about imperfect washing. For dffective washing, add detergent into the detergent drawer. Do not wash a duvet by spreading detergent directly on it. Cautions in Putting Duvet in the Drum 1. Do no
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Programme Chart ( user option) DETERGENT AND Tem (˚C) Spin Speed (MAX) rpm ADDITIVES Delay Max load Electricity PROGRAM Half-Load Water ( l ) (kWh) (kg) start Pre- Soft- de- wash Max Q1244A Q1044A Q844A fault wash ener Cotton 7.5 yes 60 95 1200 1000 800 70 1.42 Coloureds 7.5 yes 40 60 1200 1000 800 70 1.42 Synthetics 4.0 yes 40 60 800 800 800 65 0.85 Delicates 2.5 yes 40 40 800 600 600 65 0.85 Wool 2.0 - yes 30 40 400 400 400 65 0.75
