Getting started with your Samsung washer
When it comes to laundry, many of us simply toss in our jeans and T-shirts, select the Normal cycle, and consider the job done. However, your Samsung washing machine offers much more. It features a range of customizable settings designed to ensure that your clothes and linens come out spotless every time. By choosing the right cycle and settings, you can help your garments maintain their vibrant colors and extend their lifespan.
Notes:
- Coverage: This guide covers all cycles, settings, and features available on Samsung washers sold in Canada.
- Model variations: Not all models may include the features or cycles mentioned.
- Regional differences: Control displays and settings may vary for washers sold outside of Canada.
- Specific information: For details tailored to your specific model, please consult your user manual.
All the various options on your washer might initially seem daunting, which is why we've prepared an initial overview of their purposes and functionalities. We'll explore these features in more detail in the next sections.
Cycles
The cycles on your washer are programs specifically designed for different washing needs. They immerse your clothes in water, rinse, and spin them. Each cycle is tailored for different types of clothing. For instance, the Bedding cycle is optimized for washing blankets or comforters, while the Delicates cycle is softer, ideal for items like undergarments that require gentle handling.
Settings
The settings control various aspects of the wash cycle, including the water temperature, spin speed, and soil level. For example, one cycle might use hot water and a high spin speed, whereas another might use cold water and a medium spin speed. While each cycle comes with default settings, you typically have the flexibility to modify them, although some limitations may apply.
Features
Unlike settings, which are necessary for operation, features offer additional convenience but are optional. A notable feature is Delay Start, which allows you to schedule the start of a wash cycle at a later time, providing flexibility to fit your schedule.
Once you understand all the different terms, you'll be ready to run a cycle on your washing machine. Before starting, ensure you load the washer, add detergent and any other additives, choose your cycle and settings, and close the door securely.
Note: On some models, cycles may be selected by pressing a button.
Note: If your top load washer is equipped with an Active WaterJet, you can pretreat your clothes using the built-in faucet. Press the Active WaterJet button to activate the faucet, press it again to stop the water, and then press the Power button on the washer to drain the tub before beginning a cycle.
The following sections detail all the cycles and settings available on our washers. Since not every model includes all options, it's important to choose the cycle and settings that best match your needs and are available on your model. Carefully review the descriptions to identify the most suitable options.
Additionally, always check the laundry tags on your items to ensure you're using the correct settings, such as temperature. For more laundry tips and tricks, refer to our guide on achieving cleaner clothes.
For models equipped with SmartThings, explore the “Laundry Recipe” feature. By answering a few questions about your laundry items, it will recommend the most effective cycles and settings. Once you select these recommendations, they are automatically transmitted to your washer, optimizing your laundry experience.
Warning: Avoid washing waterproof and non-waterproof items together to prevent damage during the cycle.
Samsung offers a diverse range of washing machine models, each equipped with various wash cycles. The list below, presented in alphabetical order, encompasses all cycles available across our lineup. Note that not every cycle may be available on all models. Use this list to familiarize yourself with the possible options, and consult your washer’s control panel or user manual to determine the specific cycles available on your model.
- ACTIVE WEAR: Ideal for washable sportswear like jerseys, training pants, and tops, this cycle effectively removes soil with gentle care for performance fabrics.
- AI OPTIWASH & DRY: Automatically detects the type, weight, and soil level of your laundry, selecting the optimal cycle. For best results, use the Auto Dispense function.
Note: Available only on the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo model.
- ALLERGEN: Removes substances like dust mites and pet dander from fabrics.
- BEDDING or BEDDING PLUS: Designed for bulky items such as comforters and sheets. Use liquid detergent and avoid rolling items in the drum to prevent sticking.
- BEDDING or WATERPROOF: Suitable for bulky, waterproof, or water-resistant items like ski pants and raincoats. Use liquid detergent and check each item’s label for waterproof specifications.
- COLORS: Preserves the color of vibrant items using low temperatures to prevent fading.
- DARKS: Optimized for casual items in bright or dark colors.
- DELICATES or HAND WASH: For delicate fabrics such as lingerie, silk, and other hand-wash-only items. Liquid detergent is recommended.
- Downloaded: Use SmartThings to access additional cycles not listed on the control panel. When running a downloaded cycle, it will display as Downloaded on the panel.
Note: In SmartThings, you can set a default cycle for the Downloaded setting.
- ECO WASH or ECO COLD: Energy-efficient care for lightly soiled laundry using cold water.
- HEAVY DUTY: For robust, colorfast, and heavily soiled garments.
- LESS MICROFIBER: Reduces microfiber release from synthetic fabrics.
- NORMAL: The standard cycle for everyday items like cottons and towels, adjusting time and rinses based on load size.
- PERM PRESS: Ideal for wash-and-wear or synthetic fabrics with light to normal soil.
- PURE CYCLE: Cleans the washer itself, not clothes. Use without detergent or bleach, recommended every 40 washes.
- QUICK WASH or SMALL LOAD: For urgent, lightly soiled garments. Optimal load is under 1.8 kg.
- RINSE + SPIN: For additional rinsing or to add fabric softener after a cycle.
- SANITIZE: Heats water to about 65 degrees Celsius for heavily soiled, colorfast garments, eliminating bacteria.
- SPIN ONLY: Additional spin cycle to remove water, adjustable via the Spin button for about 3 seconds to display cycle time.
- STAIN AWAY: Targets stained clothes, best with the Hot temperature setting.
- STEAM NORMAL or STEAM SANITIZE or STEAM WHITES: Uses steam for everyday washing, sanitizing, or whites, respectively, with temperature settings to ensure deep cleaning.
- SUPER SPEED: Accelerates a normal cycle, with duration varying by load size and selected options.
- TIDE POD COLD: Uses Tide Power PODs for a deep clean in cold water.
- TOWELS: For towels and washcloths, wash up to half a load for optimal absorption.
- WHITES: For white fabrics, effective with or without bleach.
- WOOL: For machine-washable woolens under 3.6 kg, less than 2 kg recommended for best results, using a neutral detergent.
Note: Not all cycles are available on every model. For a list of cycles specific to your washing machine, please consult your user manual.
Similar to the cycles discussed in the previous section, the list below outlines all available Temperature, Spin, and Soil level settings. While the number and names of these settings may vary between models, their fundamental purposes remain consistent. For details specific to your model, please refer to your user manual.
Temperature
- Hottest setting (Extra Hot or Hot): Ideal for heavily soiled, colorfast items. This setting is available only on specific cycles.
- Second hottest setting (Hot): Suitable for whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items.
- Middle setting (Warm): For colorfast items. Only the final rinse will be warm; other rinses will be cold to conserve energy.
- Eco setting (Warm/Cold or Eco Warm): For moderately soiled, colorfast items, and most wrinkle-free items. This setting uses less energy than the Middle setting.
- Second coldest setting (Cool or Cold): For brightly colored, very lightly soiled items. This setting may include hot water to achieve a temperature around 60 degrees Celsius if necessary.
- Coldest setting (Cold or Tap Cold): Uses only cold water. On some models, you may need to select this by cycling the Temperature button until no indicators are lit. This setting does not use any hot water, regardless of the tap water temperature.
Spin
- Extra High: Maximizes water removal. Avoid using with wrinkle-free or no-iron fabrics and do not overload the washer.
- High: Best for sturdy garments like underwear, t-shirts, jeans, and sturdy cottons.
- Medium: For jeans, wrinkle-free items, and synthetics.
- Low: For delicate items requiring a gentle spin.
- No Spin: Drains water without spinning. Suitable for extremely delicate items.
- Rinse Hold: Pauses draining and spinning, keeping laundry in water. Deactivate to resume and complete the cycle. On most models, you need to select Rinse Hold by cycling the Spin setting until no indicators are lit.
Soil level
- Extra Heavy: For extremely soiled loads.
- Heavy: For heavily soiled loads.
- Normal: Best for most loads, suitable for moderate soil.
- Light: For lightly soiled loads.
- Extra Light: For minimally soiled items.
Your Samsung washing machine comes equipped with several special features designed to make your laundry experience more convenient. For instance, the Delay Start function allows you to schedule when your washer begins a cycle, while Smart Control lets you start your laundry remotely using your phone.
- Alarm Off: Deactivates the cycle completion melody and power-off beep, though button and alert sounds will remain active.
- Deep Fill: Increases the water level for a cycle.
Note: This extends the cycle time and is not available for Bedding, Waterproof, Normal, Self Clean or Spin Only cycles.
- Delay End: Programs the washer to finish at a later time, from 1 to 24 hours in the future, shown by the hour displayed.
- Delay Start: Sets a start delay from 1 to 24 hours (19 or 12 hours on some models), with the displayed time indicating when the cycle will commence.
- Extra Rinse or Fabric Softener: Extends the rinse segment to more effectively remove laundry additives and perfumes.
- Extra Spin or Extended Spin: Prolongs the spin cycle to extract more water from laundry.
- Extra Wash: Lengthens the wash portion for improved stain removal.
- My Cycle: Saves preferred settings for quick future selection.
- Night Wash: Cleans and dries a small load (up to 1.1 kg) within 6 hours, ideal for urgent laundry needs. Not suitable for sensitive materials or items with special care instructions like “Do not tumble dry”.
- Pre Soak: Adds a soak period at the beginning of the wash cycle, enhancing stain removal. Soak times may vary by model.
- Pre Wash: Fills the washer with cold water and detergent for pre-cleaning before proceeding to the main cycle.
- Pure Cycle or Self Clean or Self Clean+: Dedicated self-cleaning cycles for the washer. Run monthly or every 20 (top load) or 40 (front load) washes. Self Clean+ also cleans around the tub.
- Rinse: Allows setting the number of rinses within a cycle.
- SilverCare or ActivFresh: Uses silver ions for sanitization, conserving energy by not using heat.
- Smart Care: Diagnoses issues via a mobile device's camera that captures and interprets washer error codes.
- Smart Control: Enables washer operation remotely via a mobile device.
Note: The app used to connect to the washer will vary between models. Most Wi-Fi models support SmartThings, but the required app could also be Samsung Smart Home or Samsung Smart Washer/Dryer.
- Steam or Intensive: Targets heavily soiled items with steam to improve stain removal while conserving water.
- SuperSpeed: Reduces the duration of wash cycles.
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