Samsung WF45T6000AW the washer smells
Cause 1 of 3Excessive suds collect in recesses. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
First checkRun cleansing cycles to sanitize periodically.
Causes and checks
Excessive suds collect in recesses. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Run cleansing cycles to sanitize periodically. See Run the SELF CLEAN+ cycle.
The door seal or drain filter holds residue. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Clean the door seal (diaphragm). See Clean the door diaphragm.
- Clean the drain filter. Debris remaining in the filter may produce odors over time. See Clean the drain filter.
The interior stays damp. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Dry the washer interior after a cycle has finished.
All 3 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 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.
- 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.
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