Samsung WA166DRHDWR/YL manual Temperature of the water

troubleshooting

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
fills with the wrong	•	Turn both faucets on fully.
temperature water.	•	Make sure the temperature selection is correct.
	• Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct faucets.
		Flush water lines.
	• Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens. The hose filter screens
		may be plugged.
	•	As your washer is filling, the water temperature may change as
		the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming water
		temperature. This is normal.
	•	While your washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just
		cold water going through the dispenser when you have selected
		cold or warm wash temperatures. This is a normal function of the
		automatic temperature control feature as your washer determines the
		temperature of the water.
Lid locked or will not open.	•	Press the Start/Pause button to stop your washer.

•It may take a few moments for the lid lock mechanism to disengage.

does not drain and/or spin. • Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

•Straighten the drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call for service.

•Close the lid and press the Start/Pause button. For your safety, your washer will not spin unless the lid is closed.

load is too wet at the end	•	Use the High spin speed.
of the cycle.	•	Use high efficiency	detergent to reduce over–sudsing.
	• The Load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may
		become unbalanced and not spin out completely.
leaks water.	•	Make sure all hose connections are tight.
	• Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and secured
		to the drainage system.
	•	Avoid overloading.
	•	Use high efficiency	detergent to prevent over–sudsing.
has excessive suds.	•	Use high efficiency	detergent to prevent over-sudsing.
	• Reduce the detergent amount for soft water, small or lightly soiled
		loads.
	• Non-HE detergent is NOT recommended.

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