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Using your washing machine
Using your washing machine
With your new Samsung washing machine, the hardest part of doing laundry will be deciding which load to
wash first.
Detergent and Additives Information
Using the proper detergent
The type of detergent you should use is based on the type of fabric (cotton, synthetic, delicate items, wool),
colour, wash temperature, and degree of soiling. Always use "low suds" laundry detergent, which is designed
for automatic washing machines.
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations based on the weight of the laundry, the degree of
soiling, and the hardness of the water in your area. If you do not know how hard your water is, enquire at
your local water authority.
Do not use detergent that has hardened or solidified as the detergent may remain in the rinse cycle. It
may cause your washing machine to not rinse properly or result in the overflow becoming blocked.
Using the detergent drawer
Your washing machine has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and fabric softener.
Add all laundry additives to the correct compartments before starting your washing machine.
CAUTION: Do not open the detergent drawer while the washing machine is running.
You might be exposed to hot water or steam.
When washing large items, do not use the following types of detergent.
• Tablet and capsule type detergent
• Detergent using a ball and net
Prewash detergent compartment: Detergent for prewash,
or starch.
Main wash detergent compartment: Detergent for the main
wash, water softener, pre-soaking agent, bleach and stain
removal product.
Softener compartment: Additives, e.g. fabric softener (fill no
higher than the lower edge (MAX) of "A").
1. Pull out the detergent drawer on the left side of the washing
machine.
2. Add the recommended amount of laundry detergent into the
main wash detergent compartment
before starting your
washing machine.
To use liquid detergent, use the liquid detergent guide (refer
to the "Using liquid detergent (selected models)" section
on page 22).
Do not add powder detergent into the liquid detergent
guide.
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