Samsung WF501ANW-XAA - Manual (Page 34)

34_ troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Fills with the wrong
temperature water. • Turn both faucets on fully.
• Make sure the temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct faucets.
Flush water lines.
• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°
F (49° C) hot water at the tap. Also check the water heater capacity
and recovery rate.
• Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens. The hose filter screens
may be plugged.
• As your washer is filling, the water temperature may change as
the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming water
temperature. This is normal.
• While your Washer is filling, 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
open. • Press the Start/Pause Button to stop your washer.
• Your washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the
Sanitize Cycle
• 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 tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
• Make sure the debris filter is not clogged.
Load is too wet at the end
of the cycle. • Use the High or Extra High spin speed.
• 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 the door is firmly closed.
• 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.
troubleshooting
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