Samsung WF45T6000AW how to prepare the washer for a long period without use
When you will leave the washer unused for a long time. The manual advises against leaving it unused for an extended time.
Steps
- Press Power, and then turn the Cycle Selector to RINSE+SPIN.
- Empty the drum, and then press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
- When the cycle is complete, close the water taps and disconnect the water hoses.
- Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord.
- Open the door to let air circulate through the drum.
Source: Maintenance: Care for an extended period of non-use Source: Maintenance: Care for an extended period of non-use, p. 48
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 drain the washer by hand after a power failureAfter a power failure, before you take the laundry out.
- 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).
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.