Samsung WF45T6000AW the washer does not start
Cause 1 of 6The washer is not plugged in, or the household circuit is off. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 50
First checkMake sure the washer is plugged in.
Causes and checks
The washer is not plugged in, or the household circuit is off. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 50
- Make sure the washer is plugged in.
- Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
The door is not closed properly. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 50
- Make sure the door is properly closed.
The faucets are closed. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 50
- Make sure the faucets are open.
Start/Pause (Hold to Start) was not pressed. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 50
- Press or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to start the washer.
Child Lock is on. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints; Operations: Child Lock, pp. 50, 40
- Make sure Child Lock is not activated. To switch it off, press and hold Temp. and Rinse for 3 seconds.
The washer is running its door-lock check. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 50
- Wait while the washer makes a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and does a quick drain before it fills.
All 6 causes checked. Contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Limited warranty (U.S.A.): contact details, p. 62
Other WF45T6000AW problems
- Not enough water, or no water, enters the washer5 causes in the manual. First: the faucet is not fully open.
- Detergent remains in the detergent drawer after a cycle3 causes in the manual. First: water pressure is too low.
- The washer vibrates excessively or makes noise7 causes in the manual. First: the floor is not level or solid.
- The washer does not drain or spin6 causes in the manual. First: the drain filter is clogged.
- The door does not open4 causes in the manual. First: the cycle is still running, or the door lock is still engaged.
- Excessive sudsThe detergent type or amount is wrong.
- Additional detergent cannot be addedThe detergent or fabric softener compartment is already at its limit.
- The washer stops during a cycle5 causes in the manual. First: the washer has no power.
- The washer fills with the wrong temperature of water5 causes in the manual. First: A tap is not fully open, or the temperature selection is wrong.
- The load is wet at the end of a cycle4 causes in the manual. First: the spin speed is too low.
- The washer leaks water5 causes in the manual. First: the door is not closed properly.
- The washer smells3 causes in the manual. First: excessive suds collect in recesses.
- After a cycle, the washer is not off or the door does not openThe SELF CLEAN+ indicator is on.
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.