The Samsung washing machine is considered one of the most reliable and convenient.
It is not difficult to master the operation of a household appliance if you carefully read the instructions and understand the rules. Firstly, the new unit must be properly prepared for operation.
Further, in order to successfully use the machine, it is recommended to choose the correct washing mode, observe loading standards, and fulfill all care requirements after finishing the operation of the device.
Let's take a closer look at how to properly use a Samsung washing machine.
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How to properly start up a Samsung washing machine for the first time?
The new washing machine is installed in a permanent place in the house and connected to communications. It is very important that all manipulations are carried out according to the instructions.
The device must be placed on a flat surface, since if the position is unstable, the housing may shift during centrifugation. The washing machine is connected to the outlet directly, without the use of adapters and extension cords.
The first launch of Samsung is a trial one. It is necessary to clean the tank and machine parts from possible dirt and oil. The initial wash is started without laundry.
Pour regular powder into the container (half the standard dose) or a special product designed to remove machine oil and industrial contaminants in automatic machines. After this, the longest wash at high temperature is selected on the control panel.
Read more about starting the washing machine for the first time in this article.
Instructions for preparing for work
Before pressing the “Start” button, you need to prepare the wash. At this stage the housewife needs:
- Sorting laundry: separating items that differ from each other in color (dark, light, colored), fabric quality (cotton, silk, wool, synthetics), as well as by the degree of pollution.
- Check the labels on the products to make sure that the washing temperature and spin mode are selected correctly.
- Fasten all existing zippers and buttons on clothing, remove all items from pockets, and if necessary, turn items inside out.
- Check for stains on items and treat them with stain remover. Follow the instructions for the duration of action of this product.
- Products with a special cut, e.g. tights, bras or items with voluminous decor, put in a mesh bag.
- For one wash, select a volume of laundry that corresponds to the load of this washing machine model.
Mode selection
The control panel of the Samsung machine makes it easy to navigate the washing modes, since they all have verbal symbols. Each is designed for cleaning or rinsing a specific type of product:
Cotton. Used for items with light to medium soiling (shirts, T-shirts, bed linen, towels, underwear). Duration – up to 3 hours.- Synthetics. The mode is necessary for lightly or moderately soiled blouses, dresses made of polyester or polyamide. Duration – up to 2 hours.
- Hand wash wool. Intended for woolen items, which are not prohibited from machine washing. The mode allows loading only up to 2 kg. Duration – 50 minutes.
- Children's. Is used for washing baby's clothes. The mode is programmed for high temperature and several rinses. Duration – up to 2.5 hours.
- Intense. The wash is intended for heavily soiled cotton items. Tablecloths, bed linen and towels can be washed. Duration – 2.5 hours.
- Fast 29′. The accelerated cycle is designed for items that do not need to be cleaned, but require light refreshment and odor removal. Duration – 29 minutes.
- Economical wash. In this mode, low heating occurs and minimal filling of the tank with water occurs.
- Prewash. The laundry is cleaned in two stages, each with its own portion of washing powder.
- Jeans. The function is designed to clean things from denim. Provides protection against shedding and fading.
- Outerwear. Used for washing clothes made of elastic fabrics or with filling. Suitable for tracksuits.
- Spin. This function is used if you need to additionally enable centrifugation. Allows you to speed up drying of clothes. Duration: approximately 5 minutes
- Rinse + Spin. The mode allows you to supplement a standard wash with rinsing or refresh your laundry with conditioner. Duration – up to 20 minutes.
You can find out more about the modes Here.
Starting the machine
Having selected the desired option, adjust the temperature and spin speed if necessary.. If the desired mode is not found, then the parameters are set manually using the rotary selector on the machine panel.
Modern models of Samsung washing machines allow you to control washing through a mobile application.The owner selects a mode on the phone and starts the process.
If powdered detergent is used for washing, it is poured into the second compartment of the container. In different models it may be designated as “II”, “B” or “2”. For pre-washing, the powder is placed simultaneously in the first and second compartments.
Capsules with gel or powders in tablets are placed directly with the laundry into the drum. Air conditioner is poured into the third compartment of the powder receptacle.
The amount of detergent is calculated based on the volume of laundry, taking into account the degree of soiling. Such information is always available on the packaging of high-quality powder or gel.
The entire procedure for starting the machine includes:
- selection of mode, temperature, spin speed;
- pouring detergent into the container;
- putting sorted laundry into the drum;
- latching the hatch door;
- turning on the Start button.
During operation, the washing machine shows various icons on the display; read about what they mean (as well as what the symbols on the control panel mean). here.
How to care for a household appliance after use?
After the appliance has finished working and the laundry has been removed from the drum, you need to wipe the drum and the inside of the door dry.
Also use a dry cloth or sponge to blot the rubber rim of the cuff in which water accumulates. To dry the machine, the door is temporarily left open and the powder container is pulled out.
After each wash, it is advisable to unplug the machine. Voltage fluctuations in the power supply can negatively affect household appliances.
Periodically (about once every 1-2 months) the device is thoroughly cleaned. To do this, take out the powder receptacle and rinse it completely.To remove scale from the heating element, do a dry wash with any descaling agent.
It is useful to carry out preventive washing with special anti-mold agents., which accumulates when the device is not sufficiently dried.
Read about how to clean a Samsung washing machine. this material.
Errors (on screen) and what to do about them?
If problems arise during operation, a specific code is displayed on the display of the washing machine. Each defect is encrypted with its own designation. Simple breakdowns can be fixed with your own hands. To resolve more complex faults, you must call a specialist.
The list of errors includes:
4E, 4E1, 4C. Problems with water supply. It is necessary to check the position of the hoses and the presence of foreign objects in the valve.- 5E, 5C, E2. The unit does not drain water. It is necessary to exclude clogging of the pipe, pinching of the hose, or a defect in the pump impeller.
- 9E1, 9E2, Uc. Power failure. You need to check that your network connection is correct.
- HE, HC, E5, E Water does not heat up. You need to check the connection of the device or repair the heating element.
- SUD 5D (SD). Lots of foam. The dose of powder should be reduced or replaced with another variety.
- UE, UB, E4. Imbalance in drum operation. It is necessary to adjust the amount of linen or sort it correctly according to the quality of the fabric.
- L.E., LC, E9. Spontaneous drainage of water. It is necessary to adjust the position of the drain hose or prevent damage to the tank.
- 3E, EA. The motor does not work. It is necessary to eliminate the overload or repair the electric motor.
- DE, DC, ED. The hatch door is not closed. You need to close the door or replace the electric lock mechanism.
- TE, TC, EU. There is no signal from the temperature sensor. It is necessary to repair the sensor or restore its wiring.
- 1E, 1C, E7. There is no signal from the water sensor. The sensor should be replaced or its wiring checked.
Read about error codes for Samsung washing machines in this section.
Tips for use
In order for your household appliance to last a long time and not require repairs, it is important to follow all the operating rules specified in the Samsung instructions.
General recommendations will also help in this matter:
The optimal number of things should be loaded into the drum - underloading and overloading negatively affects the operation of the machine;- if there is no need to set a high temperature, in order to save energy, you should limit yourself to 30 degrees;
- the maximum temperature (90 degrees) creates a load on the heating element and control module, so washing at this level should not be frequent;
- You should not constantly set the spin cycle at high speeds (over 800), as this wears out the oil seal and bearings;
- when choosing a detergent, you should give preference to quality products;
- You cannot use powders intended for hand washing;
- While the machine is running, it is not recommended to forcefully stop it;
- In the event of a power outage, the device will automatically restore the process.
You will find all the most important and useful information about Samsung washing machines in this section of the site.
Conclusion
The Samsung washing machine must be operated strictly according to the instructions. The entire washing process includes preparing the laundry, selecting a mode or installing the necessary options, proper care after washing, and periodically cleaning the device from scale and debris.
In case of problems, the equipment gives a signal in the form of a certain error on the display. However, if all the rules are followed, the household appliance can operate for a long time without serious breakdowns or minor malfunctions.
