Maintenance; Self Clean - Samsung WF45M5500A Serie Mode D'emploi

Maintenance

Keep the washer clean to prevent its performance from deteriorating and to preserve it
throughout its life cycle.
WARNING
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk electric shock
only during servicing. Service personnel – Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized: Control board, heat sink, motor, inlet valve and pump.

Self Clean+

Certain usage and environmental conditions may result in some residue build-up or odor
in the washer drum. To prevent this build-up of residue or odor causing bacteria and keep
your washer drum fresh and clean, perform the Self Clean+ cycle at least once a month or
every 40 cycles. Perform the recommended procedure below when using the Self Clean+
cycle.
1. Remove all items from the washer drum and ensure the drum is empty. Laundry left in
the drum during the Self Clean+ cycle may be damaged.
2. Press POWER to turn on the washer.
3. Press Self Clean+.
4. Press START/PAUSE.
NOTE
- The water temperature for Self Clean+ is defaulted to Hot. This temperature cannot
be changed.
- In the case where residue is present in the washer drum, add liquid chlorine bleach
to the MAX level line in the main-wash compartment before starting the Self Clean+
cycle. Do not add the liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment (This is
only the case for Self Clean+ cycle). Do not exceed the max line. Do not use or mix
any other detergent or chemicals during the Self Clean+ cycle. If necessary, run a
RINSE+SPIN cycle after the Self Clean+ cycle has completed to help remove any
remaining residue.
CAUTION
If there is chlorine bleach left in the washer drum for an extended period of time, rust can
occur.
Self Clean+ reminder (
• After 40 washing cycles, the Self Clean+ LED reminder icon and the Self Clean+ cycle
LED will blink on the control panel for an hour and then turn off automatically.
• The reminder will appear on the control panel for 5 additional consecutive cycles
before turning off. The next reminder will not appear until another 40 cycles have been
completed.
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