safety information

Throughout this manual, you’ll see Warning and Caution notes. These warnings, cautions, and the important safety instructions that follow do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It’s your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your washing machine. Samsung is not liable for damages resulting from improper use.

Important safety symbols and precautions

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

 

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury

WARNING

or death.

 

 

 

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or

CAUTION

property damage.

 

 

 

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal

CAUTION

injury when using your washing machine, follow these basic safety

precautions:

 

 

 

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

Notice

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them explicitly.

After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

As with any equipment using electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist. To safely operate this appliance, become familiar with its operation and exercise care when using it.

Install and store your washing machine inside, away from exposure to weather. Install and level your washing machine on a floor that can support its weight.

Your washing machine must be properly grounded. Never plug it into an ungrounded outlet.

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