Samsung SK-3A1 manual

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    W ashing Machine user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung pr oduct. T o receive a mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/global/register WF337A-02440A-05_EN.indd 1 2007-04-17 ø¿»ƒ 1:53:17[...]

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    2_ Features of your new silver care™ washer features of your new silvercare™ washer 1. SilverCare™ Sanitization The winning combination! Samsung’ s silver nano technology combines the sanitizing effect of silver with state-of-the-art science for the ultimate in clean. T wo plates of 99.9% pure silver are converted into silver ions thr ough [...]

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    Safety information _3 safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung SilverCare™ W asher . This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your W asher’ s many benefits and features. WHA T YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCT[...]

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    4_ Safety information T o reduce the risk of fire or explosion: • Do not wash items that have been washed, soaked, or treated with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Rinse by hand any material that has been exposed to cleaning solvent or other flammable l[...]

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    Contents _5 contents INST ALLING YOUR W ASHER 6 6 Unpacking your washer 6 Overview of your washer 6 Electrica l 7 Groundin g 7 W ate r 7 Drain facilit y 8 Floorin g 8 Location consideration s 8 Alcove or closet installatio n 9 Important note to installer OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 11 11 Loading your washer 11 Getting started WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDR Y[...]

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    6_ Installing your washer installing your washer UNP ACKING YOUR WASHER Unpack your W asher and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have r eceived all of the items shown below . If your W asher was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG(7267864). OVERVIEW OF YOUR W ASHER ( use for the Upper Bol[...]

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    Installing your washer _7 Grounding ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or br eakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by pr oviding a path of least resistance for electric curr ent. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a thr ee-prong gr oun[...]

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    8_ Installing your washer Flooring For best performance, your W asher must be installed on a solidly constructed floor . Wood floors may need to be reinfor ced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors in vibration and/or tendency for your washer to move slightly during the sp[...]

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    Installing your washer _9 IMPORT ANT NOTE TO INST ALLER Please read the following instructions car efully before installing your W asher . These instructions should be retained for futur e refer ence. We r ecommend you hire a pr ofessional for installation of this washer . STEP 1 Removing the Shipping Bolts Before using your W asher , you must remo[...]

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    10_ Installing your washer 2. Insert new rubber washer (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. 3. Check the inlet hose to ensure a washer is inside each fill hose. Thread the inlet hoses to the HOT and COLD faucet connections. On the other end of the hose, check for one rubber washer per hose and insta[...]

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    Operating instructions _11 operating instructions LOADING YOUR W ASHER • Y ou can fill the tub with dry , unfolded clothes; but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub. • Overloading may reduce washing ef ficiency , cause excess wear , and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. • W ash delicate items such as bras, hosiery , and other lingerie in t[...]

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    12_ W ashing a load of laundry washing a load of laundr y OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL P ANEL Digital graphic display Displays the remaining cycle time, all cycle information, and err or messages. T emperature selection button Press the button r epeatedly to cycle through the dif ferent water temperatur e options. Extra Hot/Cold - Heavily soiled, colorf[...]

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    W ashing a load of laundry _13 Select Cycle Option Press these buttons to select dif ferent cycle options. Delay Start - Any cycle can be delayed for up to 24 hours in one-hour increments. Displayed hour indicates the time at which the wash will be started. Extra W ash - Add additional time to the wash for better stain removal. Extra Rinse - Add an[...]

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    14_ W ashing a load of laundry Child lock A function that prevents childr en from playing with your washer . ACTIV A TING/DEACTIV A TING If you want to activate/deactivate the Child Lock function, press the Soil Level and Signal buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. How It Works: 1. “ Child Lock” can be activated while your W asher is running[...]

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    W ashing a load of laundry _15 FOR SIL VERCARE™ W ASHING An increased consumer demand for energy-saving pr oducts prompted Samsung to develop a system to use silver , widely known for its antimicrobial pr operties, as a sanitizing agent in your washing machine. Pure silver atoms have an electr on stripped away by electrolysis during the wash and [...]

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    16_ W ashing a load of laundry DETERGENT USE Y our W asher is designed to use high efficiency (HE) detergents. • For best cleaning results, use a high ef ficiency detergent such as Tide HE, Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High efficiency detergents contain suds suppressors that r educe or eliminate suds. When fewer suds are produced, the load tumb[...]

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    W ashing a load of laundry _17 Pre wash compartment When using the Pre W ash option, detergent should be added to both the Pr e W ash compartment and the detergent compartment. The detergent will automatically be dispensed during Pre W ash. • If high efficiency (HE) detergent is used, add 1/3 of the r ecommended amount to the Pre W ash compartmen[...]

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    18_ Maintaining your washer maintaining your washer CLEANING THE EXTERIOR T urn off the water faucets after finishing the day’ s washing. This will shut off the water supply to your W asher and pr event the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water . Leave the door open to allow the inside of your W asher to dry out. Use a soft cloth to [...]

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    T roubleshooting _19 troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR W ASHER… PROBLEM SOLUTION will not start.. • Make sure the door is firmly closed. • Make sure your W asher is plugged in. • Make sure the water sour ce faucets are turned on. • Make sure to pr ess the Start/Pause Button to start your W asher . • Make sure the Child Lock is [...]

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    20_ T roubleshooting fills with the wrong temperature water . • T urn both faucets on fully . • Make sure the temperatur e selection is correct. • Make sure the hoses ar e connected to the correct faucets. Flush water lines. • Check the water heater . It should be set to deliver a minimum 120° F (49° C) hot water at the tap. Also check th[...]

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    T roubleshooting _21 INFORMA TION CODES Information codes may be displayed to help you better understand what is occurring with your W asher . CODE SYMBOL MEANING SOLUTION Unbalanced load prevented your W asher from spinning. Redistribute the load, press the Start/Pause Button. Door is unlocked when W asher is running. Press the Power button to tur[...]

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    22_ T roubleshooting High/Low voltage detected. Restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service. SilverCare™ contr ol problem Restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service. T oo many suds are detected during the washing session. The unit is put on hold until the suds are r educed. Then, the unit will go back to the operati[...]

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    Appendix _23 appendix F ABRIC CARE CHART The following symbols provide garment car e direction. The Clothing car e labels include symbols for washing, bleaching, drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when necessary . The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow car e label directions to max[...]

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    24_ Appendix HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT • Y our W asher is manufactured fr om recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of it, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut of f the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the door so that animals and small childr en cannot get trapped inside the app[...]

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    Appendix _25 CYCLE CHART Use this chart to set the best cycle and option for you laundry . 337AAW , 337AAG , 337AAL, 337AAR FUNCTIONS OPTIONS Time (mins) T emp Spin Soil Level Delay Start Extra Wash Extra Rinse My Cycle Pre Wash Extra Spin Silver Care ™ EH/C H/C W/W W/C C/C EH H M L NS H N L Heavy Duty ••••••••••••••?[...]

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    26_ W arranty warranty SAMSUNG SIL VERCARE™ WASHER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and work[...]

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    W arranty _27 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY , INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORA TION WITH RESP[...]

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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Country CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T USA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www .samsung.com Code No. DC68-02440A-05_EN WF337A-02440A-05_EN.indd 28 2007-04-17 ø¿»ƒ 1:53:51[...]