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.
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 stand on a flat surface , since an unstable position may cause the housing to 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.
The container is filled with regular powder (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:
- Sort the laundry: separate items that differ from each other in color (dark, light, colored), fabric quality (cotton, silk, wool, synthetics), as well as in degree of contamination.
- 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.
- Place items with a special cut, such as tights, bras or items with voluminous decor, 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 moderate 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 . Designed for woolen items that cannot be machine washed. The mode allows loading only up to 2 kg. Duration – 50 minutes.
- Children's. 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 washing . 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 denim items. 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.
The exact duration of each mode may vary within small limits among different Samsung models.
More information about the modes can be found here.
What is the Eco Bubble function?
All housewives know that washing clothes with rich foam is much easier than with a solution of washing powder. This feature was adopted by engineers. The new machine has a special compartment (foam generator), in which water, washing powder and air are thoroughly mixed. The foam formed in it enters the tank with the laundry and gently washes it. It penetrates into fibers 40 times faster than any powder solution. This new feature is called “Eco Bubble”. In addition to improving the quality of washing, it also allows you to save a lot on electricity. The fact is that when using foam, the temperature of the water in the tank can be significantly reduced. Why won't this affect the quality of the wash?
Any Samsung model washes clothes efficiently. The Eco Bubble washing machine also has the advantage that when using it, the procedure for rinsing clothes is greatly simplified. After all, it is much easier to remove foam from it than powder.
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 . The conditioner is poured into the third compartment of the powder receiver.
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.
Life time
The service life of Samsung washing machines is about 8-10 years, but these data are averaged.
How long the device will work is influenced by the activity of its operation, the quality of the detergents used, the degree of water hardness, assembly features, and the absence of manufacturing defects.
The features of using the device are important. If a person regularly violates the rules of the instructions and overloads the machine, then it will fail faster.
In accordance with GOST 8051-83 standards, the average service life of washing machines must be at least 15 years or 700 hours of operation. However, in fact, there are very few such devices on the market.
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 agents against mold , which accumulates when the device is not sufficiently dried.
After every tenth wash, you should check the filter for accumulation of debris and small parts.
Read about how to clean a Samsung washing machine in this material.
End of wash
When the machine completes the program, a sound signal will sound, a light indication will appear on the display, or the wash end indicator will light up. Now you can open the hatch and unload the laundry.
Manufacturers do not recommend leaving washed clothes in the drum for a long time. It is best to take it out immediately after finishing washing. Then you should wipe the door and rubber cuff with a dry cloth and leave the washing machine hatch open.
After washing, you need to wipe the door and rubber cuff with a dry cloth.
To ensure that your home helper serves you for a long time, follow the operating instructions for the washing machine and our advice!
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:
, 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.- , 5C, . 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, (SD). Lots of foam. The dose of powder should be reduced or replaced with another variety.
- , 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.
- , LC, . Spontaneous drainage of water. It is necessary to adjust the position of the drain hose or prevent damage to the tank.
- , 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.
Basic and additional functions of Samsung Eco Bubble
All machines are front loading. The maximum weight of laundry loaded for washing on a Samsung washing machine with Eco Bubble: 6 – 12 kg. There is a delayed wash function.
All models have protection against water leaks and child protection. In addition, almost all provide control over imbalance and foam levels.
Dimensional characteristics are standard for full-size and narrow cars: height 85 cm, width in the vast majority of models - 60 cm, depth - within 40-60 cm (the most common sizes are 45 and 55 cm).
The maximum spin speed is in the range of 1000-1200 rpm for cheap models and 1400-1600 for more expensive ones. Washing machines in this series are characterized by a fairly low noise level: a little more than 50 dB for washing and no more than 75 dB for spinning.
All devices are equipped with a display on which the owner can always see current information about the washing process. The display, depending on the model, can be digital (graphic) or LCD (text).
If the Samsung washing machine with Eco Bubble malfunctions, an error in the form of a code is displayed on the screen located on the front panel. For example, you see error signal E1 on the display.
Some models offer clothes drying, remote control of the washing process using a smartphone, and a number of others as additional functions.
The price of a machine that implements this technology depends on the specific model. One of the most expensive models WW10H9600EW/LP will cost its owner almost 90,000 RUR. But it will have almost everything you could want from a modern washing machine: full overall dimensions, a direct drive inverter motor, which comes with a 10-year Samsung Electronics warranty, a branded honeycomb drum with a load of up to 10 kg.
It is possible to adjust the spin speed from 300 to 1,600 rpm, and auto-weighing.
As in cheaper models, there is a delicate wash mode, a delayed and short wash mode, half-loading of the drum is possible, self-diagnosis of faults and much more. Features low vibration and noise levels. Unfortunately, there is no drying.
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.
