safety information
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual means:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:
CAUTION
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags, CAUTION 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”) 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”.
Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes. See “Washing for the first time”.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet WARNING 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.
