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How to install and connect a Samsung washing machine

How to install and connect SM SamsungWhen purchasing a new automatic washing machine, the buyer immediately wonders if it is possible to install the appliance yourself or is it better to call a qualified specialist? In some cases, the manufacturer of the AGR prohibits the installation of equipment by hand, and if this requirement is violated, the warranty card of the washing machine is simply canceled. Therefore, before proceeding to connect the Samsung washing machine, it is necessary to clarify this important detail with the seller, and if the ban is not provided, feel free to proceed with the installation without inviting the master.

Let's check the technique

It doesn’t matter if you purchase a machine from a household appliance store or order an SMA at home, before you pay for a purchase or sign in the documents for receipt, held out by courier, be sure to check the machine. In the presence of a delivery employee or sales manager, open the factory packaging, carefully inspect the case, make sure that there are no scratches, chips, dents or other defects.

Often, equipment is damaged during delivery, when unscrupulous employees hit it during transportation or picking up an apartment. If you find a blow mark, peeling paint or something else on a typewriter, in no case do not sign up to receive the unit, but ask for a replacement. If the AGR is safe and sound, you can safely sign the act of acceptance of the goods and release the courier. But remember that you must have the phone number of the store in which the equipment was purchased, so that in case of a breakdown you can contact an employee and solve all your questions.

Before connecting the washer, plug the power cord into a power outlet, see if the lights on the digital display and control panel light up, if the program switch selector responds to your actions.

Getting ready to connect

remove the transportation boltsAfter the delivery staff has been released, you can proceed to the next step - the removal of special transport bolts. You can see them on the back of the washing machine. Their purpose is to fix the tank, bolts do not allow it to hang out during transportation. Until the fasteners are removed, the drum of the machine will not spin. Launching the washing mode with the transport bolts not removed can lead to the failure of the AGR.

They can be removed using an ordinary wrench or pliers. After removing the bolts, plug the holes formed by the plastic plugs provided for this, these parts are included with the machine.

Attention! Before starting work, carefully read the instructions that came with the unit. This information will help prevent any improper actions that could damage the machine.

Where will we put it?

prepare the base for the Samsung washing machineBefore connecting the machine to utilities, you should allocate a place for it. In most cases, the place to install the machine is pre-selected, and even the dimensions of the AGR are selected based on the dimensions of the free space. Therefore, you won’t have to think about it for a long time, usually the equipment is installed either in the bathroom or in the kitchen area.

If you purchase a built-in washer, you should think about the facade in advance. The door of the headset must be sized, made in the same style with the surrounding interior and freely hung on the hinges of the machine provided for this.

It is important to pay attention to the floor covering, which will be located under the AGR. Ideally, if it is strong and durable concrete or tile. In the case when there is a plank floor under the bottom of the washer, it should be properly strengthened.It is undesirable to put the machine on the laminate, in case of leakage, the coating may swell and have to be replaced.

Important! When deciding on the installation location, make sure that the length of the hoses is sufficient to the points of connection to utilities.

So, having prepared a level place, realizing that the machine will definitely fit into it, measuring the length of the hoses and making sure that they easily reach the water and sewer pipes, you can start connecting the washer.

Let's start with the power grid

Under a washing machine, according to safety regulations and SNIPs, it is necessary to bring a separate outlet of the corresponding voltage. The electric point must necessarily have a grounding and special protection against moisture. Modern washers usually have a high class of protection against electric shock to the user, but they won’t be safe.

In most models, the length of the power cord does not exceed 1.5 meters, so the outlet should be provided as close as possible to the washer. Of course, you can use an extension cord with a waterproof bayonet, but this is not as safe as directly connecting the device to an electrical point.

Grounding in the socket is necessary to prevent small electric shocks that can be felt due to the output of a small voltage to the SMA housing. They do not pose a serious danger to humans, but at the same time they are very unpleasant. Therefore, we strongly recommend using ground outlets, so you will protect yourself, protect yourself from unpleasant sensations.

We are connected to the water supply system

In most cases, the hose of automatic washing machines designed for water intake is connected to a cold water supply system. Some models provide connection to hot water, however, such an opportunity is extremely doubtful, there are few pluses from it. Any washing machine has a heater (heater), which just the same serves to heat the water to the desired temperature. And the disadvantages of taking hot water immediately are obvious:

  • it is more polluted than cold. Therefore, the use of water from the hot water supply system is fraught with more frequent clogging of the filter;
  • it is characterized by higher rigidity, and to maintain the quality of washing at the proper level will have to use more detergents.

connect to waterTherefore, if the manufacturer does not provide for the possibility of immediately collecting hot water in your washing machine, then do not even bother with it, it is not very useful.

The easiest way to connect equipment to the water supply and sewage system is already at the available exit points, this is possible when you just change the old washer to a new one. In this situation, there is already an insert into the pipe with a valve that allows you to shut off the water supply, you just need to screw a new hose to it. After connecting the inlet hose, it remains to open the tap and check the reliability of the connection.

A little more complicated when there are no previous bends to utility networks. Then you will have to make the necessary insert yourself, adapt the tee crane, and then connect the inlet hose. Being engaged in self-connecting the SMA to the water supply system, it is worth remembering that:

  • you need to use a complete hose;
  • the water pressure in the pipe should be from 0.5 to 8 atmospheres;
  • it is necessary to provide a separate valve, which will turn on and off the water supply to the drum.

One important tip: the tap that allows water to be supplied to the AGR should be kept closed and opened only before starting the wash. This will help to avoid body leaks.

We organize the discharge of waste water

connect the drain hose to the siphonSome users do not want to “bother” with connecting the drain hose to the sewer pipe, they simply lower it into the bathroom or sink, and the waste water is poured there. Of course, this is the easiest way, but completely unaesthetic.It leads to rapid contamination of the surface of the bathtub, sink, clogging of water discharge, they will have to be cleaned and disinfected much more often.

Of course, it is much better to connect the hose to the siphon fitting. Most modern siphons have an additional outlet - a fitting. When not in use, it is closed with a special plug. You just need to remove this plug, insert the tip of the drain hose and firmly secure the connection with a hose clamp.

Important! When connecting, make sure that the hose for draining the water has a bend, this will avoid getting an unpleasant odor from the sewer pipe into the washer.

Having correctly performed all these steps, it remains only to finally install and adjust the washing machine, and try to start the process. It is better to follow the very first wash of a new machine throughout its entire duration. If you observe a malfunction, leak, or other malfunction, you can immediately prevent it. In fact, the process of connecting the AGR is not so complicated, and having carefully studied the basic rules and instructions, you can do it yourself without any problems.

   

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