Wf45t6000aw not draining
Cause 1 of 6The drain filter is clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51
First checkMake sure the drain filter is not clogged.
Causes and checks
The drain filter is clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51
- Make sure the drain filter is not clogged. See Clean the drain filter.
The drain hose is kinked or obstructed. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51
- Make sure the drain hose is neither kinked nor obstructed all the way to the drain system.
Samsung Customer Service If there is a drain restriction, call for service. Contact: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) or samsung.com/us/support/.The drain hose is frozen or clogged, or the drain it connects to is clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51
- Make sure the drain hose is not frozen or clogged.
- Make sure the drain hose is connected to a drain system that is not clogged.
The door is not closed. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51
- Close the door and press or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start). The washer does not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
The washer is not receiving enough power. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51
- Wait. The washer temporarily does not drain or spin while power is insufficient, and runs normally again when it recovers.
The drain hose is not inserted correctly, or the washer is not level. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51
- Make sure the drain hose is inserted 6 to 8 inches inside the drain pipe.
- Make sure the washer is level.
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
- The washer does not start6 causes in the manual. First: the washer is not plugged in, or the household circuit is off.
- 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 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.