Samsung, Eco Bubble washing machine: instructions for use, errors and their codes

Automatic washing machines produced by modern industry are easy to use, reliable and economical. Their functionality is so wide that it would seem that it is simply impossible to come up with anything new. However, design engineers of the world-famous Samsung company managed to develop a fundamentally new model “Samsung Eco Bubble”. Its main features that set it apart from other similar equipment are the Eco Bubble function, a specially designed tank and an innovative inverter motor.

Washing machine "Samsung Eco Bubble": instructions for use (general)

When using equipment of this brand, of course, you should adhere to the recommendations given by the manufacturer. The washing process is carried out as follows:

• Laundry is being loaded into the machine.
• The door is checked. Its rubber components should not contain powder left over from the last wash. The laundry itself should be laid so that it does not touch the door. If these recommendations are not followed, the machine may leak during washing.
• The door closes until it clicks.
• The power is turned on.

Next, the powder is poured into the tray. After this, you need to select the most suitable washing mode on the control panel and press the “Start” button.

Design

All the reviews here are positive. Samsung technology has always been distinguished by its elegant design. Eco Bubble units are no exception. The design is not pretentious, somewhat restrained, but extremely stylish. Typical Japanese minimalism combined with maximum functionality.

The color range is not striking in variety - models in silver-gray and white are available on the market. But this is quite enough for a discreet, but sophisticated and tastefully furnished interior. However, a beautiful stylish design is clearly not enough to give an objective description of the technology.

How to use the dispenser

A separate compartment for powder and conditioner is what any Samsung model is usually equipped with. The Samsung Eco Bubble washing machine is no exception in this regard. Also in the design of models from this manufacturer there is a special drawer for liquid detergent. If necessary, you can also use the pre-wash compartment. The dispenser is located on the left in models of this brand. On the right is the control panel. Powder should only be poured into the designated compartment. When loading detergents, you need to ensure that their quantity does not exceed about about on the walls of the compartments.

When using the pre-wash mode, powder should only be poured into the appropriate compartment. For washing heavy, large items, the manufacturer does not recommend using detergent tablets.

Symbols on the graphic display

To begin with, I would like to decipher the icons located at the very top of the digital screen; they indicate the steps in the process of washing clothes. Housewives deal with these symbols most often, so you should find out what each of them means first.

1. A basin, inside of which the Roman numeral I is displayed. This sign indicates the pre-wash mode; it begins to glow at the beginning of the washing process only when this option has been selected by the user. If the “Prewash” button has not been pressed, the icon will not light up.
2. A basin with the Roman numeral II displayed inside, indicating the main wash process. It lights up either immediately after starting the selected program, or only after the end of the pre-wash, if one has been provided. The icon will always light up, regardless of the selected program; the main wash cycle is provided in absolutely all modes programmed by the SMA intelligence.
3. A basin half filled with water and laundry is nothing more than an indicator to start the rinsing process. At the end of the main wash cycle, the unit will certainly switch to the final rinsing mode. At this stage, fabric softener will be supplied to the drum if it has been poured into the detergent tray.
4. The spiral icon will tell us about turning on the “Spin” mode, which is the final stage of the washing process. The sign will light up after the end of the final rinse for any washing program, unless the user has set the “No spin” function.

The next category of symbols that should definitely be sorted out is washing options. It is with their help that you can set the necessary additions to the standard programmed mode.

• The T-shirt's design with two bubbles represents the "EcoBubble" feature. Bubble washing involves turning on a special generator of a foam-liquid mixture. With its help, water and washing powder are saturated with air bubbles, resulting in accelerated dissolution of detergents and a significant improvement in the quality of washing.
• The iron icon suggests the “Easy Ironing” add-on. When you select this function, clothes will wrinkle less during the spin process.
• The basin, inside of which the Roman numeral I is displayed, as we already know, symbolizes the pre-wash function. To turn on an additional washing cycle before the main one, you need to load powder into the corresponding section of the detergent tray and turn on this mode before starting the program.
• A T-shirt with a stain indicates an intensive wash cycle. The addition can be used when things with difficult-to-remove, old, stubborn dirt are loaded into the drum. Assumes an increase in wash time for each cycle.
• The symbol of a basin filled with clean water indicates the “Soaking” function. It is used to achieve greater effect in removing stains.

The next group of symbols that need to be sorted out are the designations of various additional functions of the SMA.

A lock with a face indicates the function of locking the operating panel from children. When selected, the buttons will not respond to touch, therefore, it will not be possible to accidentally change the parameters of the selected washing mode.

To enable or disable child tampering protection, simultaneously press the “Temp.” buttons for 3 seconds. and "Rinse".

The clock symbolizes the delay of the washing process. Using this function, you can program the intelligence of the automatic machine so that it starts washing at a specified time. The delay can be selected for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 hours.

The flash drum is responsible for the self-cleaning function of the SMA drum. If during the washing process the surface becomes heavily clogged, the Eco cleaning symbol on the digital screen and the corresponding indicator on the mode switch will light up. Self-cleaning of the drum is necessary to prevent the appearance of mold and the accumulation of dirt on its surface. Typically, the indicator lights up once a month, and if the Eco Cleaning function is not started by the user, the machine will signal the need to turn it on after the next two washes.

The crossed out volume speaker means an addition that allows you to turn off the sound of the washing mode. To enable or disable this function, hold the “Rinse” and “Spin” buttons for 3 seconds. The key pattern is nothing more than an indicator that the washer hatch is locked. If it lights up, it means the door lock has worked and it is firmly closed.

The signs located in the center of the digital graphic display are responsible for displaying the washing time, water heating temperature, number of rinses and spin speed of the drum.

1. The washing time is displayed directly in the center of the screen; it constantly decreases as the machine operates. If some kind of malfunction occurs and the unit cannot continue the process, an error code will appear at this location in the form of a combination of certain letters and numbers.
2. Above the basin, where a star is drawn above the water level, the selected water temperature is shown. You can adjust it to your liking by pressing the “Temp.” button. The glow of the lower symbol will tell you that the wash takes place in cold water, without heating.

   

3. The number of rinses will be displayed above a basin half filled with water; it is possible to set up to 5 additional cycles.
4. The field located above the crossed out spiral will indicate the rotation speed of the drum during spinning.

If the crossed out spiral symbol lights up directly, it means that the “No spin” option is selected.

The digital screen, although small in size, contains all the information about the washing process, its stages, displays the remaining time for cleaning the laundry, and allows you to find out whether any additional functions are enabled or not. Once you understand the basic signs on the display, you can easily control the SMA intelligence.

What is the Eco Bubble function?

All housewives know that washing clothes with rich foam is much easier than with a solution of washing powder. This feature was adopted by engineers. The new machine has a special compartment (foam generator), in which water, washing powder and air are thoroughly mixed. The foam formed in it enters the tank with the laundry and gently washes it. It penetrates into fibers 40 times faster than any powder solution. This new feature is called “Eco Bubble”. In addition to improving the quality of washing, it also allows you to save a lot on electricity. The fact is that when using foam, the temperature of the water in the tank can be significantly reduced. Why won't this affect the quality of the wash?

Any Samsung model washes clothes efficiently. The Eco Bubble washing machine also has the advantage that when using it, the procedure for rinsing clothes is greatly simplified. After all, it is much easier to remove foam from it than powder.

Smart Check function

The Samsung Eco Bubble washing machine, the photo of which is presented on this page, has several more useful additions that can make the owner’s life much easier. For example, the Smart Check feature can be very useful. This is translated into Russian as “intelligent mode”. When it is turned on, the equipment performs self-diagnosis. If any problems are detected, the machine warns the owner by displaying a code corresponding to the problem on the display. The meanings of the displayed numbers and letters can be viewed in special tables.

The most common error codes for the Samsung Eco Bubble washing machine can be seen in the table below.

These are the most common errors of the Samsung Eco Bubble washing machine. In some cases you can fix them yourself, in others you will have to call a specialist. Since this is a common brand in our country, if problems arise with repairs, most likely there will be no difficulties.

Precautionary measures

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precautionary measures

IMPORTANT WARNING INFORMATION

CONCERNING INSTALLATION

Installation of this device must be performed by a qualified technician or

company providing services. — Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

fire, explosion, product performance problems, or personal injury.

This machine is heavy, think about how to lift it.

Plug the power cord into a 220V, 60Hz, 15A AC wall outlet

and use this outlet only to connect this machine. Moreover, don't

use an extension cord. — Using a wall socket to simultaneously connect other devices

using a tee or extending the power cord may cause shock

electric shock or fire.

— Make sure that the supply voltage, frequency and current are within the specified values.

which are indicated in the technical specifications of the product. Failure to do this

requirements may result in electric shock or fire. Power plug

should fit securely into the wall outlet.

Regularly remove all foreign matter, such as dust or water, from the contacts

power plug and contact surfaces with a dry cloth. — Pull out the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.

— Failure to do so may result in electric shock or

fire.

Insert the power plug into the wall outlet in the correct position so that

the cord went to the floor. — If you insert the power plug into the outlet in such a way that the power cord

will go in the opposite direction, then the electrical conductors in the cord

may become damaged and may result in electric shock or fire.

Store all packaging materials in such a place that they are not in any way

accessible to children as the packaging materials may be dangerous for them. — If a child puts his head into the bag, this could lead to suffocation.

If this machine or the power plug or power cord becomes damaged, please contact

the service center closest to you.

This machine must be properly grounded.

Do not ground this machine through gas supply pipe, plastic pipe

water pipe or telephone line. — This may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, or malfunction.

product operation.

— Never plug the power cord into an outlet that is not properly grounded.

way. Make sure grounding conforms to local and national

rules.

Do not place this machine near heating devices or flammable

materials.

Do not place this machine in a humid, oily or dusty place or in a place where

exposed to direct sunlight or water (for example, under

drops of rain).

Do not place this machine in places with low temperature. — Frost can cause pipes to burst.

Do not install this machine in places where gas may leak. — This may result in electric shock or fire.

Precautionary measures

WARNING

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Other features

Like other Samsung models, the Eco Bubble washing machine from this manufacturer is equipped with the “Delay Wash” function. The delay time in such models can be 3-19 hours. Enable this feature as follows:

• The machine is adjusted to the required washing mode.
• The “Delay washing” button is pressed. This must be done several times until the required delay time is displayed on the screen.
• The “Start” button is pressed. After this, the display will show “Delay washing” and the built-in clock will begin counting down the time.

Main programs

If the owner of the equipment wants to wash clothes, in most cases he chooses one of the main modes. The execution time below is indicated approximately; depending on the model of the Ariston machine, it may vary up or down.

Cotton

It is recommended to wash cotton fabrics on the following modes:

• Pre-soaking cotton 90°C. For heavily soiled cotton fabrics. Washing time – 164 minutes. By default, the machine spins things at maximum speed.
• Cotton 60°C. For colored and white cotton fabrics. Maximum spin, execution time – 138 minutes.
• Cotton 40°C. White or colored delicate items. The laundry is washed for 89 minutes and is spun at low speeds to prevent fabric damage.

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Synthetics

Used for synthetic fabrics, temperature can be 40° or 60°C. Spin – no more than 800 rpm. Duration of execution – up to 85 minutes.

Quick wash

Depending on the model, the program is called “fast”, “express”, “mix”. Three varieties are available: 15, 30, 60 minutes. The temperature in all three cases is 30°C, spin is 800 rpm. This combination of time and temperature allows you to perfectly refresh things or wash lightly soiled clothes.

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How to Determine Your Load Capacity

The equipment tank of this brand can be designed for 4-10 kg of laundry. The most popular among housewives are the seven and eight kilogram Samsung Eco Bubble washing machines. 7 kg, five, eight, etc. - all these parameters are indicated for ordinary linen made of cotton or other similar fabrics. An example of a popular model with a 7 kg tank is the WF1702YQR and M702YQR. Very often, housewives also purchase WF1802WEUS and WW12H8400EX/LP machines for 8 kg.

What loading indicators are considered acceptable for tanks designed for 8 kg of light fabric can be seen in the table below. The machine must not be overloaded. Otherwise, the washing will be of poor quality.

Inverter motor

This is another novelty that adds attractiveness to the new Samsung washing machines in the eyes of the consumer. Models with an inverter motor have the following advantages:

1. They can enter a given operating mode much faster.
2. They are able to more accurately maintain the drum rotation speed and temperature set by the owner.
3. They are characterized by high productivity. In addition, such machines wash clothes faster.
4. They work almost silently.
5. Consume less electricity.

Another undoubted advantage of the inverter motor is that it lasts much longer than conventional ones. This is explained very simply. Models of this type do not have brushes, and therefore the parts wear out less during operation.

Are there any negative reviews?

Of course there is. And not so unreasonable. Many people are not delighted with the innovative “Eco Bubble” function. Some buyers find it completely useless. Little water is collected, and no additional effect from the innovation is observed. So this is just a clever marketing ploy?

And there are quite a few such reviews. It's up to you to decide what to believe.

Another complaint from customers is that the washing cycles are too long.

Important! One of the main disadvantages of the Samsung Eco Bubble 6 kg is the noisy operation of the unit. If there are small children in the family, consider whether such a purchase is advisable. The child may be scared. You should not wash it at night either. It is difficult to fall asleep to such noise, and the neighbors will be unhappy.

Tank and heating element

There are also some interesting additions that distinguish the new Samsung models from previous ones. The Eco Bubble washing machine, among other things, is equipped with a specially designed tank. Cells in the form of diamonds are extruded across its entire metal surface. During operation, water enters them, resulting in a reduction in the area of ​​contact between the laundry and the tank. And therefore, it wears out much less. It is largely thanks to this tank design that new Samsung machines are so popular among housewives.

In addition to the inverter motor, the presence of a foaming function and the original drum, the equipment of this manufacturer has another undeniable advantage. The heating element of the machine is covered with a layer of ceramics. This prevents the appearance of scale, and therefore the machine can last for a very long time without the need for repairs.

Preparing items for washing

So, cotton washing is planned. First of all, cotton products must be sorted by color and the degree and nature of contamination examined. Cotton items that need freshening will be washed properly on a regular wash cycle with a short cycle. Thin, delicate fabrics are washed by hand. If things are very dirty, you can choose special programs, namely cotton, eco wash or eco cotton.

Not every washing machine owner knows what eco is. A number of models provide economical programs. The wash cycle uses less water, causing the layers of fabric to rub against each other more intensely, causing the items to wash themselves. Usually the cycle lasts longer. Whether it is worth choosing such a program depends on the individual situation with water and electricity consumption, as well as the characteristics of the natural material.