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Safety Precautions
Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung washing machine. These Owner's Instructions contain
valuable information on the installation, use, and care of this appliance. Please take the time to read these
instructions so that you can take full advantage of the washing machine's features and enjoy this appliance
for many years to come.

Before using the appliance

• Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.)
well out of the reach of children.
• The appliance is designed for home use only.
• Make sure that water and electrical connections are made by qualified technicians, observing the
manufacturer's instructions (see "Installing the Washing Machine" on page 3) and local safety regulations.
• All packaging and shipping bolts must be removed before the appliance is used. Serious damage may
occur if they are not removed. See "Removing the shipping bolts" on page 4.
• Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes. See "Washing
for the first time" on page 8.

Safety instructions

• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet or set the
(On/Off) button to Off.
• Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be washed are empty.
Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause extensive damage to
the appliance.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
• Before you open the door of the appliance, check that the water has drained. Do not open the door if you
can still see water.
• Pets and small children may climb into the appliance. Check the appliance before each use.
• The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep children away from the appliance while
it is in use.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs made by inexperienced or unqualified persons
may cause injury and/or make more serious repairs to the appliance necessary.
• If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance should only be serviced by an authorized service center, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless theyhave been ade-
quately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young chil-
dren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance has to be connected to the plug endurable to proper power consumption.
• This appliance has to be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with
other hous ehold wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environ-
ment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of
wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local gov-
ernment offi ce, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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