Samsung WA484DSHAWR May be plugged, Automatic temperature control feature checks incoming 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 fi lter screens
		may be plugged.
	• As your Washer is fi lling, the water temperature may change as
		the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming water
		temperature. This is normal.
	• While your Washer is fi lling, 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.
Door locked or will not	•	Press the Start/Pause Button to stop your Washer.
open.	•	Your Washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the
		Sanitize Cycle in case of the water too high.
	• It may take a few moments for the door 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 door and press the Start/Pause Button. For your safety,
		your Washer will not spin unless the door is closed.
Load is too wet at the end	•	Use the High or Extra 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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