cleaning and maintaining your washing machine

Keeping your washing machine clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life.

Draining the washing machine in an emergency

1.Unplug the washing machine from the power supply.

2.Open the filter cover using a coin or a key.

Filter cover

3.Unscrew the emergency drain cap by turning it to the left.

Emergency drain cap

4.Hold the cap on the end of the emergency drain tube and slowly pull it out about 15 cm.

5.Allow all the water to flow into a bowl.

6.Reinsert the drain tube and screw the cap back on.

7.Replace the filter-cover.

Emergency drain tube

Cleaning the exterior

1.Wipe the washing machine surfaces, including the control panel, with a soft cloth using a nonabrasive household detergent.

2.Use a soft cloth to dry the surfaces.

3.Do not pour water onto the washing machine.

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Samsung WD8704RJA/XEU manual Cleaning and maintaining your washing machine, Draining the washing machine in an emergency