Samsung WF45T6000AW how to drain the washer by hand after a power failure
After a power failure, before you take the laundry out.
Steps
- Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord.
- Gently press the top area of the filter cover to open it.
- Put an empty, spacious container around the cover, and stretch the emergency drain tube to the container while holding the tube cap (A).
- Open the tube cap and let the water in the emergency drain tube (B) flow into the container.
- When done, close the tube cap and reinsert the tube. Then close the filter cover.
The water in the drum may be more than expected, so use a spacious container.
Source: Maintenance: Emergency drain Source: Maintenance: Emergency drain, p. 43
Used for
Other WF45T6000AW procedures
- How to run the SELF CLEAN+ cycleAt least once a month or every 40 cycles. The SELF CLEAN+ reminder icon blinks for an hour after 40 washing cycles.
- How to clean the mesh filters of the water hosesOnce or twice a year, and more often if the water comes from an aged water system or a well. The 4C code appears when a mesh filter is clogged.
- How to clean the drain filter5 or 6 times a year, to prevent it from clogging. The 5C code appears when the drain filter is clogged.
- How to clean the detergent drawerWhen detergent remains in the drawer after a cycle.
- How to clean the door diaphragmWhen the washer has odors. The manual lists cleaning the door seal (diaphragm) among the checks for odors.
- How to run calibrationRecommended initial setting. Calibration lets the washer detect load weight accurately.
- How to thaw a frozen washerWhen the washer is in a location that dropped below 32 °F (0 °C).
- How to prepare the washer for a long period without useWhen you will leave the washer unused for a long time. The manual advises against leaving it unused for an extended time.
Sources
- User manual, Washer WF45T6000A*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-04006R-07, revision 07, 204 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.