Safety information _9
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING
When the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food
waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer using a damp and soft cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust.
The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washer.
- When the glass is broken, it may result in injury.
After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the faucet
slowly.
Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use.
- The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may result in damage to a
part or in water leakage.
If a drain error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
- If the washer is used when it is fl ooded because of a draining problem, it may result in
electric shock or fi re due to electric leakage.
Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that laundry does not get caught in the
door.
- If laundry gets caught in the door, it may result in damage to the laundry or the washer,
or result in water leakage.
Ensure that the faucet is turned o when the washer is not being used.
- Ensure that the screw on the water supply hose connector is properly tightened.
- Failing to do so may result in property damage or injury.
Take care that the Rubber Seal and the Front Door Glass are not contaminated by a foreign
substance (e.g. waste, thread, hair, etc.)
- If a foreign substance is caught in the door or the door is not completely closed, it may
cause a water leakage.
Open the faucet and check if the water supply hose connector is fi rmly tightened and that
there is no water leaking before using the product.
- If the screws or the water supply hose connector are loose, it may result in water
leakage.
The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
The use for business purposes qualifi es as product misuse. In this case, the product will
not be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can
be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse.
If the wash is not started and the laundry is left for a period of time after you have added
detergent or applied stain remover or pre-treatment onto the laundry, the laundry may be
discolored.
Select the recommended cycle and temperature on the basis of the laundry items, sort the
laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the appropriate cycle.
Make sure that foreign objects such as pins, buttons and coins are removed from clothing
items when adding laundry to the washer. Wash dirty laundry separately from relatively
clean items and wash fragile items separately from tougher textiles.
If an item is stained, wash it as soon as possible. Use stain remover or detergent only after
testing the colorfastness of the item by applying a small quantity to an inside seam.
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