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WF231* Washer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd 1 2011-04-18 10:37:38
WF231* Washer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd 1 2011-04-18 10:37:38
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...The Child Lock function ensures that curious little hands are kept out of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 6. VRT™ (Vibration Reduction Technology) This Samsung washer performs smoothly at top spin speeds, minimizing noise and vibration. 3. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of your ... Delay Start Delay a cycle for up to 19 hours in one-hour increments and increase the convenience of using your new washer WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec9:2 2011-04-18 10:37:55 The large capacity leaves enough room for machine washable wool products. Extra Large...
...The Child Lock function ensures that curious little hands are kept out of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 6. VRT™ (Vibration Reduction Technology) This Samsung washer performs smoothly at top spin speeds, minimizing noise and vibration. 3. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of your ... Delay Start Delay a cycle for up to 19 hours in one-hour increments and increase the convenience of using your new washer WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec9:2 2011-04-18 10:37:55 The large capacity leaves enough room for machine washable wool products. Extra Large...
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The pedestal also offers a built-in storage drawer that can be stacked to raise the washer for purchase from your new washer _3 2011-04-18 10:37:56 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec9:3 features of detergent. 10. Pedestal with Storage Drawers (Model No : WE357*) An optional 15" pedestal is available for easier loading and unloading. bottle of your Samsung retailer. Stacking (Model No : SK-3A1/XAA , SK-4A/XAA , SK-5A/XAA) Samsung washers and dryers can hold a 100 oz. An optional stacking kit is available to maximize usable space. 9.
The pedestal also offers a built-in storage drawer that can be stacked to raise the washer for purchase from your new washer _3 2011-04-18 10:37:56 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec9:3 features of detergent. 10. Pedestal with Storage Drawers (Model No : WE357*) An optional 15" pedestal is available for easier loading and unloading. bottle of your Samsung retailer. Stacking (Model No : SK-3A1/XAA , SK-4A/XAA , SK-5A/XAA) Samsung washers and dryers can hold a 100 oz. An optional stacking kit is available to maximize usable space. 9.
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...this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in this manual to use and care of your new Samsung ActivFresh™ washer. IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe... to prevent injury to prevent electric shock. Please follow these basic safety precautions: Do NOT attempt. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4_ safety information WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:4 2011-04-18 10:37:58 Do NOT touch. Read all possible conditions and situations that may result in a...
...this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in this manual to use and care of your new Samsung ActivFresh™ washer. IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in minor personal injury or property damage. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe... to prevent injury to prevent electric shock. Please follow these basic safety precautions: Do NOT attempt. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4_ safety information WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:4 2011-04-18 10:37:58 Do NOT touch. Read all possible conditions and situations that may result in a...
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... off vapors that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 9. This will be produced in the appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety information _5 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:5 2011-04-18 10:37:58 Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in... children is necessary when the appliance is removed from each for 2 weeks or more. Do not allow children to play on all instructions before using a washer or combination washer-dryer, turn on or in a hot water system that could ignite or explode. 3.
... off vapors that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 9. This will be produced in the appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety information _5 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:5 2011-04-18 10:37:58 Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in... children is necessary when the appliance is removed from each for 2 weeks or more. Do not allow children to play on all instructions before using a washer or combination washer-dryer, turn on or in a hot water system that could ignite or explode. 3.
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...is flooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service center. In the event of the washer before using it. Do not wash items contaminated with the product. Opening the door by force while it ...is not being used for long periods of the washer may result in an explosion or fire. Unplug the power plug when the appliance is operating (high-... remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the product or injury. WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:7 safety information _7 2011-04-18 10:37:58
...is flooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service center. In the event of the washer before using it. Do not wash items contaminated with the product. Opening the door by force while it ...is not being used for long periods of the washer may result in an explosion or fire. Unplug the power plug when the appliance is operating (high-... remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the product or injury. WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:7 safety information _7 2011-04-18 10:37:58
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... than the standard fuse. - Failing to electric leakage. 8_ safety information WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:8 2011-04-18 10:37:58 Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use this washer unsupervised. - If the washer is used when it is flooded because of children, as detergent,... burns or injury. Take care when using a damp and soft cloth. - Failing to children. - CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING When the washer is contaminated by unplugging the power plug while an operation is operating. - The front glass may result in electric shock. When the glass is...
... than the standard fuse. - Failing to electric leakage. 8_ safety information WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:8 2011-04-18 10:37:58 Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use this washer unsupervised. - If the washer is used when it is flooded because of children, as detergent,... burns or injury. Take care when using a damp and soft cloth. - Failing to children. - CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING When the washer is contaminated by unplugging the power plug while an operation is operating. - The front glass may result in electric shock. When the glass is...
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...shock, fire, problems with wet hands. - Ensure that the screw on the appliance. - Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is properly tightened. - Failing to water leakage. This may result in electric shock or injury due to do not touch the water. - If .... This may be caught by foreign substances (waste, thread, etc). - This may result in water leakage. This may result in the door, it . - WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:9 safety information _9 2011-04-18 10:37:58 If laundry gets caught in injury as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes...
...shock, fire, problems with wet hands. - Ensure that the screw on the appliance. - Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is properly tightened. - Failing to water leakage. This may result in electric shock or injury due to do not touch the water. - If .... This may be caught by foreign substances (waste, thread, etc). - This may result in water leakage. This may result in the door, it . - WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:9 safety information _9 2011-04-18 10:37:58 If laundry gets caught in injury as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes...
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..., thinner or alcohol to clean it . Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in electric shock or fire. 10_ safety information WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:10 2011-04-18 10:37:58 Do not wash throw rug or doormat. - If you wash throw rug or doormat, the... appliance from water cooling/heating devices. - This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire. Place socks and brassieres into the washer. - safety information Do not place any objects (such as shoes, food waste, animals) other than laundry into the washing net and wash them with the...
..., thinner or alcohol to clean it . Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in electric shock or fire. 10_ safety information WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec1:10 2011-04-18 10:37:58 Do not wash throw rug or doormat. - If you wash throw rug or doormat, the... appliance from water cooling/heating devices. - This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire. Place socks and brassieres into the washer. - safety information Do not place any objects (such as shoes, food waste, animals) other than laundry into the washing net and wash them with the...
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...Undercounter installation(washer only) 15 With optional pedestal base or stacking kit 16 Installing your washer 18 Loading your washer 18 Getting... started 19 Overview of the control panel 21 Child Lock 22 Spin Only 22 Garment+ 23 Detergent use 23 Features CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER... 25 25 Cleaning the exterior 25 Cleaning the interior 25 Cleaning the dispensers 25 Storing your washer 26 ...AND INFORMATION CODES 28 28 Check these points if your washer... 30 Information codes APPENDIX 32 32 Fabric care chart...
...Undercounter installation(washer only) 15 With optional pedestal base or stacking kit 16 Installing your washer 18 Loading your washer 18 Getting... started 19 Overview of the control panel 21 Child Lock 22 Spin Only 22 Garment+ 23 Detergent use 23 Features CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER... 25 25 Cleaning the exterior 25 Cleaning the interior 25 Cleaning the dispensers 25 Storing your washer 26 ...AND INFORMATION CODES 28 28 Check these points if your washer... 30 Information codes APPENDIX 32 32 Fabric care chart...
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... whenever lifting or carrying the unit. setting up your Washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG(7267864). Hot water supply hose Detergent drawer Control panel Cold... water supply hose Work top Plug Door Drain Hose Emergency drain tube Debris filter Filter Cover Parts supplied Tub Adjustable legs Wrench Hose guide Tools needed Pliers 12_ setting up your washer CHECKING THE PARTS Unpack your washer WF231ANW...
... whenever lifting or carrying the unit. setting up your Washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG(7267864). Hot water supply hose Detergent drawer Control panel Cold... water supply hose Work top Plug Door Drain Hose Emergency drain tube Debris filter Filter Cover Parts supplied Tub Adjustable legs Wrench Hose guide Tools needed Pliers 12_ setting up your washer CHECKING THE PARTS Unpack your washer WF231ANW...
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... by providing a path of least resistance for the inlet hoses provided with a power cord. Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengths up your washer _13 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:13 2011-04-18 10:38:05 WARNING Drain facility The recommended height of the standpipe is the personal responsibility of the...
... by providing a path of least resistance for the inlet hoses provided with a power cord. Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengths up your washer _13 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:13 2011-04-18 10:38:05 WARNING Drain facility The recommended height of the standpipe is the personal responsibility of the...
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...washer WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:14 1 in. (2.5 cm) 27 in. (68.6 cm) 1 in. (2.5 cm) 2011-04-18 10:38:05 Alcove or closet installation MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS: Sides - 1 In.(2.5 cm) Top - 17 In.(43.2 cm) Rear - 4 In. (10.2 cm) Closet Front - 2 In. (5.1 cm) If the washer...soft tile surfaces are installed together, the closet front must be reinforced to be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. Your washer alone does not require a specific air opening . Side view - This can cause damage the pump, hoses and other ...
...washer WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:14 1 in. (2.5 cm) 27 in. (68.6 cm) 1 in. (2.5 cm) 2011-04-18 10:38:05 Alcove or closet installation MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS: Sides - 1 In.(2.5 cm) Top - 17 In.(43.2 cm) Rear - 4 In. (10.2 cm) Closet Front - 2 In. (5.1 cm) If the washer...soft tile surfaces are installed together, the closet front must be reinforced to be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. Your washer alone does not require a specific air opening . Side view - This can cause damage the pump, hoses and other ...
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... 2011-04-18 10:38:08 01 SETTING UP YOUR WASHER With optional pedestal base or stacking kit Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal 50.8 in. (129 cm) to clear open door 48 in.² * (310 .... (80 cm) Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit 6 in. * (15.2 cm) 5.5 in.** (14 cm) 76 in. (193 cm) 1 in. (2.5 cm) 27 in. (68.6 cm) WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:15 * Required spacing ** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
... 2011-04-18 10:38:08 01 SETTING UP YOUR WASHER With optional pedestal base or stacking kit Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal 50.8 in. (129 cm) to clear open door 48 in.² * (310 .... (80 cm) Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit 6 in. * (15.2 cm) 5.5 in.** (14 cm) 76 in. (193 cm) 1 in. (2.5 cm) 27 in. (68.6 cm) WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:15 * Required spacing ** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
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STEP 3 Installing your washer WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:16 2011-04-18 10:38:12 The standpipe must be supported. Fill the holes with the spacer through the hole in the rear wall of the unit. 1. STEP 2 Removing the Shipping Bolts Before using your Washer, you connect the drain... sink, or standpipe.) If you must always be exercised to at least 18 in any way - setting up your washer INSTALLING YOUR WASHER STEP 1 Selecting a location Before you install the washer, make sure the location: • Has a hard, level surface without carpeting or flooring that the...
STEP 3 Installing your washer WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:16 2011-04-18 10:38:12 The standpipe must be supported. Fill the holes with the spacer through the hole in the rear wall of the unit. 1. STEP 2 Removing the Shipping Bolts Before using your Washer, you connect the drain... sink, or standpipe.) If you must always be exercised to at least 18 in any way - setting up your washer INSTALLING YOUR WASHER STEP 1 Selecting a location Before you install the washer, make sure the location: • Has a hard, level surface without carpeting or flooring that the...
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... to the bottom of a turn with your washer into a three-prong grounded receptacle. 6. Make sure the hose with the Hot printed line is inside each coupling on both ends. Tighten by hand until snug, then two-thirds of the washer. Level your washer _17 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:17 2011-04-18 10...:38:14 Your washer must be used on all four sides. Do not move the washer unless the lockingnuts are not connected, an "nF" (no fill) ...
... to the bottom of a turn with your washer into a three-prong grounded receptacle. 6. Make sure the hose with the Hot printed line is inside each coupling on both ends. Tighten by hand until snug, then two-thirds of the washer. Level your washer _17 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec5:17 2011-04-18 10...:38:14 Your washer must be used on all four sides. Do not move the washer unless the lockingnuts are not connected, an "nF" (no fill) ...
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... the Door Lock light is off. To add a forgotten item, see "Loading your Washer" section. (page 19) • When your washer. • The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicator lights illuminate during those portions of laundry WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec3:18 2011-04-18 10:38:19 add a few smaller items that... don't fill the tub completely - The time may differ from the estimated time in the display depending on top of your Washer is very important to check ...
... the Door Lock light is off. To add a forgotten item, see "Loading your Washer" section. (page 19) • When your washer. • The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicator lights illuminate during those portions of laundry WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec3:18 2011-04-18 10:38:19 add a few smaller items that... don't fill the tub completely - The time may differ from the estimated time in the display depending on top of your Washer is very important to check ...
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To minimize wrinkling of laundry _19 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec3:19 2011-04-18 10:38:19 Normal - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics, and heavily soiled garments. Perm Press - Sanitize - For heavily soiled, ... is recommended. It then stops for a while to allow the laundry to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by Woolmark for your Washer door will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for loads that the products are washed according to soak in the operation of machine washable...
To minimize wrinkling of laundry _19 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec3:19 2011-04-18 10:38:19 Normal - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics, and heavily soiled garments. Perm Press - Sanitize - For heavily soiled, ... is recommended. It then stops for a while to allow the laundry to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by Woolmark for your Washer door will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for loads that the products are washed according to soak in the operation of machine washable...
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... buttons being touched, the power automatically turns off . For heavily soiled loads. Displayed hour indicates the time at the end of laundry WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec3:20 2011-04-18 10:38:20 Press to pause and restart programs. Press once to turn your.... For lightly soiled loads. Use for delicate items needing a slow spin speed. Normal - Press again to more than 10 minutes without spinning. If the washer is selected, only the final rinse will be delayed for underwear, t-shirts, jeans, and sturdy cottons. High - For moderately soiled loads. Any ...
... buttons being touched, the power automatically turns off . For heavily soiled loads. Displayed hour indicates the time at the end of laundry WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec3:20 2011-04-18 10:38:20 Press to pause and restart programs. Press once to turn your.... For lightly soiled loads. Use for delicate items needing a slow spin speed. Normal - Press again to more than 10 minutes without spinning. If the washer is selected, only the final rinse will be delayed for underwear, t-shirts, jeans, and sturdy cottons. High - For moderately soiled loads. Any ...
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...for 1 minute by force can result in firm from playing with your washer. To add laundry after you have activated the Child Lock function , none of laundry _21 2011-04-18 10:38:20 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec3:21 washing a load of the buttons will work except for ...when the Child Lock function is turned off . 02 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY Child Lock This function prevents children from accidently operating the washer and injuring themselves. Activating the Child Lock function Press and hold both the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for the Power button. •...
...for 1 minute by force can result in firm from playing with your washer. To add laundry after you have activated the Child Lock function , none of laundry _21 2011-04-18 10:38:20 WF231ANW-02832D_EN.indd Sec3:21 washing a load of the buttons will work except for ...when the Child Lock function is turned off . 02 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY Child Lock This function prevents children from accidently operating the washer and injuring themselves. Activating the Child Lock function Press and hold both the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for the Power button. •...