setting up your washing machine _15
01SETTINGUP
Drain
Samsung recommends a standpipe height of 65cm. The drain hose must be routed through
the drain hose clip to the standpipe. The standpipe must be large enough to accept the outside
diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose is attached at the factory.
Flooring
For best performance, your washing machine must be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced loads. Carpeting
and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors to vibrations and the tendency for your washing
machine to move slightly during the spin cycle.
Never install your washing machine on a platform or poorly supported structure.
Surroundingtemperature
Do not install your washing machine in areas where water may freeze, since your washing
machine always retains some water in its water valve, pump, and hose areas. Frozen water in
the lines can cause damage to belts, the pump, and other components.
Alcoveorclosetinstallation
To operate safely and properly, your new washing machine requires minimum clearances of:
Sides – 25 mm Rear – 50 mm
Top – 25 mm Front – 465 mm
If both the washing machine and a dryer are installed together, the front of the alcove or closet
must have at least 465 mm unobstructed air opening. Your washing machine alone does not
require a specific air opening.
INSTALLINGYOURWASHINGMACHINE
STEP 1
Selectingalocation
Before you install the washing machine, make sure the location:
• Hasahard,levelsurfacewithoutcarpetingorooringthatmayobstructventilation
• Isawayfromdirectsunlight
• Hasadequateventilation
• Willnotbefreezing(below0˚C)
• Isawayfromheatsourcessuchasoilorgas
• Hasenoughspacesothatthewashingmachinedoesn’tstandonitspowercord
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