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Samsung SilverCare™ 
Washer Owner’s Manual

Register your product at 

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Code No.: DC68-02346B-06_EN

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Page 1: ...Samsung SilverCare Washer Owner s Manual Register your product at www samsung com global register Code No DC68 02346B 06_EN ...

Page 2: ...thereby saves 92 energy used when compared to that with hot water sanitization 4 Direct Drive Inverter Motor The power to handle anything Our direct drive inverter motor delivers power right to the washer tub from a variable speed reversible motor A beltless direct drive motor generates a higher spin speed of 1 200rpms for more effective quiet operation The washer also has fewer moving parts meanin...

Page 3: ... and wax removers Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water They give off vapors that could ignite or explode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for two weeks or more turn on all hot wate...

Page 4: ...NG STARTED B 2 Washing a Load of Laundry C 1 OVERVIEW OFTHE CONTROL PANEL C 1 CHILD LOCK C 4 GARMENT C 4 MY CYCLE C 4 FOR SILVERCARE WASHING SELECT MODELS C 5 DETERGENT USE C 6 FEATURES C 6 MaintainingYourWasher D 1 CLEANINGTHE INTERIOR D 1 CLEANINGTHE DISPENSERS D 1 STORINGYOURWASHER D 1 Troubleshooting E 1 CHECKTHESE POINTS IFYOURWASHER E 1 INFORMATION CODES E 3 Appendix F 1 FABRIC CARE CHART F ...

Page 5: ...her was damaged during shipping or you do not have all of the items contact 1 800 SAMSUNG OVERVIEW OFYOURWASHER InstallingYourWasher Control panel Detergent drawer Door Hot water supply hose Cold water supply hose Drain Hose Adjustable leg Spanner Water Supply Hose Hose guide Rubber Cup Tape Bolt hole covers WF3 6 Series WF3 6 Series WF3 6 Series use for the Upper Bolt Hole RubberWasher ...

Page 6: ...y all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI FNPA No 70 Latest Revision and local codes and ordinances It is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance NEVER CONNECT GROUNDWIRETO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES GAS LINES OR HOTWATER PIPES WATER To correctly fill yourWasher in the proper amount o...

Page 7: ...ency for yourWasher to move slightly during the spin cycle Never install yourWasher on a platform or weakly supported structure LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS Do not install yourWasher in areas where water may freeze since yourWasher will always maintain some water in its water valve pump and hose areas This can cause damage to belts pump hoses and other components Operating temperature should be above 6...

Page 8: ...urWasher 1 Place the drain hose in the drain facility Be sure an airtight connection is NOT made between the drain hose and the standpipe Standpipe must be at least 18 in or 46 cm high NOTE Caution must always be exercised to avoid collapsing or damaging the drain hose For best results the drain hose should not be restricted in any way by elbows couplings or excessive lengths For situations where ...

Page 9: ...nd or wrench included with your Washer When yourWasher is level tighten the nuts using the wrench or driver NOTE YourWasher must be leveled on all four sides A carpenter s level should be used on all four corners of yourWasher It s a good idea after the first dozen washes to recheck your Washer s levelness 8 Before installing the rubber cup attach the tape provided to the base of the rubber cup 9 I...

Page 10: ... add a few towels to improve tumbling and spin performance When washing heavily soiled loads not overloading yourWasher is very important to assure good cleaning results To add a forgotten item 1 Press the Cycle Selector dial 2 Wait for the Door Lock light to go out 5 seconds 3 Add the item close the door and press the Cycle Selector dial After a pause of 10 seconds the cycle will resume NOTE To e...

Page 11: ...cle 8 Before yourWasher starts to fill it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a quick drain NOTES When the cycle is complete the Door Lock light will go out and End will appear in the display DO NOT attempt to open the door until the Door Lock light is off To add a forgotten item see Loading yourWasher section When yourWasher is restarted after a pause expect a delay ...

Page 12: ...C 1 SAMSUNG ClothesWasher Owner s Instructions OVERVIEW OFTHE CONTROL PANEL Washing a Load of Laundry ...

Page 13: ...d sturdy cottons Medium Use for jeans wrinkle free or wash and wear items and synthetics Low Use for delicate items needing a slow spin speed because of fabric and construction No Spin Drains yourWasher without spinning Use for extremely delicate items that cannot tolerate any spin 4 Soil Level selection button Press the button to select the Soil Level washing time Heavy For heavily soiled loads N...

Page 14: ...HandWash For sheer fabrics bras lingerie silk and other handwash only fabrics For best results use liquid detergent Wool For machine washable wool Loads should be under 8 pounds The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved byWoolmark for the washing of machine washableWoolmark products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issue...

Page 15: ...door unless the water is too hot or if there is too much water in yourWasher If you are able to unlock the door and wish to continue the wash cycle close the door and press the Start Pause button MY CYCLE Allows you to activate your custom wash temperature spin soil level etc with one button convenience By pushing the My Cycle button you activate the settings used during the last My Cycle mode The...

Page 16: ...ed in a cold or warm water wash can now be made as germ free as clothes washed in the sanitizing cycle 1 Open the door put in the clothes and close the door again 2 Press the Power button 3 Select a Cycle by turning the Cycle Selection dial 4 Press SilverCare button 5 Add detergent in the dispenser tray for main washing and add fabric softener up to the marked line For PreWash put a supplementary ...

Page 17: ...nd fabric softener All laundry additives are added to their respective compartments before starting yourWasher The automatic dispenser MUST ALWAYS be in place before starting yourWasher DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when yourWasher is running Touse 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer on the left side of the control panel 2 Fill appropriate compartments with laundry additives being careful not to...

Page 18: ...rine bleach before it reaches the wash load NOTES Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the tub It is a powerful chemical and can cause fabric damage such as weakening of the fibers or color loss if not used properly If you prefer to use color safe non chlorine bleach add it to the appropriate detergent compartment DO NOT pour color safe bleach into the chlorine...

Page 19: ...undry Hard water deposits may be removed if needed Use a recommended cleaner labeled Washer safe CLEANINGTHE DISPENSERS The Automatic Dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry additive buildup 1 Press the release lever on the inside of the dispenser and pull out 2 Remove the cups from the fabric softener and bleach compartments 3 Wash all of the parts under running water 4 Clean...

Page 20: ...nt remains in the automatic dispenser after the wash cycle is complete Make sure yourWasher is running with sufficient water pressure Make sure the Detergent Selector dial is in the upper position when using granular detergent vibrates or is too noisy Make sure yourWasher is set on a level surface If the surface is not level adjust yourWasher feet to level the appliance Make sure that the shipping b...

Page 21: ...in locked during the heating portion of the Sanitize Cycle It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage does not drain and or spin Check fuse or reset circuit breaker Straighten drain hoses Eliminate kinked hoses If there is a drain restriction call for service Close the door and press the Cycle Selector dial For your safety your Washer will not tumble or spin unless the door...

Page 22: ... temperature control problem Heater Control problem Call for service See below YourWasher has tried to fill but has not reached the proper water level Call for service See below The door will not unlock Make sure the door is firmly closed Push the Power button to turn off yourWasher then turn it on again If the code reappears call for service See below Motor not running properly Restart the cycle pre...

Page 23: ...l for service see below High current detected Restart the cycle If the code reappears call for service see below High Low voltage detected Restart the cycle If the code reappears call for service see below Vibration sensor problem Restart the cycle If the code reappears call for service see below SilverCare control problem Restart the cycle If the code reappears call for service see below Too much...

Page 24: ...ang to Dry Only Non Chlorine color safe Bleach when needed High Drip Dry Tumble Dry Cycle Medium Dry Flat Normal Low Permanent Press Wrinkle Resistant Wrinkle Control Dryclean For machine washable wool Loads should be under 8 pounds Gentle Delicates Dry Clean Do Not Dry Clean The dot symbols represent appropriate wash water temperatures for various items The temperature range for Hot is 105 125 F ...

Page 25: ...aches before the wash cycle only when strictly necessary Save water and electricity by only washing full loads the exact amount depends upon the program used Use SilverCareTM instead of HotWater Sanitization in order to save energy DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This appliance complies with UL2157 SPECIFICATION TYPE FRONT LOADING DRYER DIMENSION Div Inches cm Div Inches cm A Height Overall 38 96 5 C De...

Page 26: ...n Soil Level Delay Start Extra Wash Extra Rinse My Cycle Pre wash Extra Spin Silver Care EH C H C W W W C C C EH H M L NS H N L Heavy Duty 92 Normal 53 Whites 62 Perm Press 47 Delicates Hand Wash 41 Wool 57 Quick Wash 35 Towels 66 Sanitize 112 Bedding 71 Active Wear 51 EcoWash 47 Rinse Spin 20 Spin Only 11 ...

Page 27: ...ructions F 4 Appendix 206LNW 206BNW 206ANS Functions Options Time Temp Spin Soil Level Delay Start ExtraWash Extra Rinse H C W W W C C C H M L NS H N L Heavy Duty 67 Normal 53 Whites 62 Perm Press 47 Towels 66 Rinse Spin 20 Spin Only 11 ...

Page 28: ...AG Functions Options Time Temp Spin Soil Level Delay Start Extra Wash Extra Rinse My Cycle Pre wash Silver Care EH C H C W W W C C C EH H M L NS H N L Heavy Duty 92 Normal 53 Whites 62 Perm Press 47 Delicates Hand Wash 41 Wool 57 Quick Wash 35 Towels 66 Sanitize 112 Bedding 71 Rinse Spin 20 Spin Only 11 ...

Page 29: ...in with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workman...

Page 30: ...T SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNTTHANTHE PURCHASE PRICE OFTHE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSINGTHE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITINGTHE FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURYTO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROPERTY ANDTO OTHERS ANDTHEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OFTHE USE MISUSE OR INABILITYTO USETHIS PRODUCT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTENDTO ANYONE OTHERTHANTHE O...

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Page 32: ...tact SAMSUNGWORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics Canada Inc 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung ca ...

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