Samsung WF45T6000AW the washer fills with the wrong temperature of water
Cause 1 of 5A tap is not fully open, or the temperature selection is wrong. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 53
First checkFully open both taps.
Causes and checks
A tap is not fully open, or the temperature selection is wrong. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 53
- Fully open both taps.
- Make sure the temperature selection is correct.
The hoses are connected to the wrong taps. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 53
- Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct taps.
- Flush the water lines.
The water heater cannot supply hot water. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 53
- Make sure your water heater is set to supply hot water of at least 120 °F (49 °C) at the tap.
- Check the water heater capacity and recovery rate.
The mesh filters are clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 53
- Disconnect the hoses and clean the mesh filters. See Clean the mesh filters of the water hoses.
Normal operation of automatic temperature control. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 53
- No action is needed if the temperature changes while the washer fills, or if only hot or only cold water passes through the dispenser when cold or warm is selected. The manual calls both normal.
All 5 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 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.