Washing Machine Owner’s Instructions WM1255A Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register WM1255A-02255B-GB-1026.indd 1 Code No.
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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
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. 2. Take the L-shaped arm fitting for the cold water supply hose and connect to the cold water supply intake on the back of the machine.
Installing the Washing Machine Connecting the water supply hose 1. Remove the adaptor from the water supply hose. c 2. First, using a ‘+’ type screw driver, loosen the four screws on the adaptor. Next, take the adaptor and turn part(b) following the arrow until there is a 5mm gap. 3. Connect adaptor to the water tap by tightening the screws firmly. Then, turn part (b) following the arrow and put(a) and (b) together. 4. Connect the water supply hose to the adaptor.
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 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. This appliance must be earthed.
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 Power 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 Start/Pause button. • This will remove any water from the manufacturer’s test run remaining in the machine. Dispender : Detergent for prewash or starch.
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. Temperature selection button Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available water temperature options (cold water ( ), 30 ˚C, 40 ˚C , 60 ˚C, 75 ˚C and 95 ˚C). 3.
Washing a Load of Laundry 8. Add Laundry selection button ( ) Select this to add the laundry amid the process. 9. Delay Start selection button Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available delayed start options (up to 24 hours mximum in one hour increments). Displayed hours means the time of finished washing-cycle. 10. Fuzzy Control dial Turn the dial to select one of the 10 available wash programs. 11. Start/Pause selection button ( Press to pause and restart programs. 12.
Washing a Load of Laundry Childlock (button lock function) Is a function for children not to handle the washing machine. SETTING/RELEASE If you want to set up or release that function, press both Wash and Rinse buttons at the same time in 3sec. How to Set up: 1. It can be set up during the power-on or operation of the washing machine. 2. If you set up the CHILDLOCK function during the laundry operation, no button except for Power button can be controlled until you release that function. 3.
Washing a Load of Laundry 8. 9. At this time, you can control the wash temperature, rinsing times, spin speed, delay time ,silver wash and drying selector by pressing the appropriate option button. (delay time, silver wash and drying selector button can be selected optionally by user.) Press the Start/Pause button on the Fuzzy Control dial and the wash cycle will begin. The process indicator will light up and the remaining time for the cycle will appear in the display.
Washing a Load of Laundry Using Dry course Refer to the label of drying capacity and be sure to put in the clothes to the lower level than the marked line for the dried clothe of 6.0kg. 1. Open the door, put in the clothes and close the door again. 2. Press the POWER button and then press the Drying Selector button. : The standard course will be selected automatically. Drying is availably selected only at the courses such as Towel, Cotton, Cotton 95 ˚C, Cotton 75 ˚C, Coloureds and Quick. 3.
Washing a Load of Laundry Using delay start You can set the washing machine to finish your wash automatically at a later time, choosing up to 24 hours mximum (in one hour increments). Displayed hours means the time of finished washing-cycle. To do this: 1. 2. 3. 4. Manually or automatically set your washing machine for the type of clothes you are washing. Press the Delay Start button repeatedly until the delay time is set. Press the Start/Pause button.
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.
Maintaining the Washing Machine Draining the washing machine in an emergency 1. 2. Unplug the washing machine from the power supply. Open the filter-cover by using a screwdriver. 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. 5. 6. Allow all the water to flow into a bowl. Reinsert the drain tube and screw the cap back on. Replace the filter-cover.
Maintaining the Washing Machine Cleaning the detergent drawer and recess 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the release lever on the inside of the detergent drawer and pull it out. Remove the cap from compartment . Wash all of the parts under running water. Clean the drawer recess with an old toothbrush. Reinsert the cap (Pushing it firmly into place) and replace the liquid detergent divider into the drawer. Push the drawer back into place. Run a rinse program without any laundry in the drum.
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 connector. 4. 5. 6.
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. • • • • 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.
Programme Chart ( user option) PROGRAM Max load (kg) DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES Prewash wash Softener Temperature (MAX) °C Spin Speed (MAX) rpm Delay Water (l) Electricity start (kwh) Towel 5 yes 95 800 125 2.51 Cotton 10 yes 60 1200 95 2.10 Cotton 95 ˚C 7 yes 95 1200 90 2.49 Cotton 75 ˚C 7 yes 75 1200 90 2.15 Coloureds 10 yes 60 1200 95 2.10 Quick 5 - yes 40 1200 60 0.
Appendix Fabric care chart Resistant material Can be ironed at 100 ˚C max Delicate fabric Do not iron Item may be washed at 95 ˚C Can be dry cleaned using any solvent Item may be washed at 60 ˚C Dry clean with perchloride, lighter fuel,pure alcohol or R113 only Item may be washed at 40 ˚C Dry clean with aviation fuel, pure alcohol or R113 only Item may be washed at 30 ˚C Do not dry clean Item may be hand washed Dry flat Dry clean only Can be hung to dry Can be bleached in cold water Dry on c
Appendix 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 source. Remove the door so that animals and small children cannot get trapped inside the appliance. • Do not exceed the detergent quantities recommended in the detergent manu-facturers' instructions.
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