Check the cleaning functions and sections on the washing machine

Last Update date : 2023-06-07

Regular maintenance ensures smooth operation. In addition, it can keep the laundry free from bacteria and odors. Read the instructions below to keep the washing machine much cleaner and healthier.

Drum clean function on your washing machine

Samsung washing machines have effective drum clean functions which are ECO DRUM CLEAN and ECO DRUM CLEAN+ to remove dust and bacteria on the inside drum. Once every certain wash is done, your washing machine will remind you with a blinking light on the control panel to clean the drum. 

use the eco durm clean function

Note:

  • The actual design of the control panel may differ from your model.
  • This image is just a sample in English but is available in the language of your country.

ECO DRUM CLEAN function will help to clean your washing machine automatically, eliminating mold that may be built up inside the drum. It is recommended that you perform this cycle regularly to clean the drum by removing bacteria from it. This cycle heats the water between 60 °C and 70 °C, and it also removes accumulated dirt from the rubber door gasket. 

 

Basically, you can clean the drum without a cleaning agent when you use the ECO DRUM CLEAN cycle.

How to use the ECO DRUM CLEAN function

Step 1. Push Power button.

Step 2. Select the ECO DRUM CLEAN course on your display panel.

Step 3. Close the lid and push the Start/Pause button.

Note: DO NOT USE a common laundry detergent with the ECO DRUM CLEAN and ECO DRUM CLEAN+ cycle.

ECO DRUM CLEAN+ Function also keeping your washing machine clean improves its performance, reduces the need for unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life as well as the ECO DRUM CLEAN cycle. You can also clean the drum without a cleaning agent.

 

The ECO DRUM CLEAN+ reminder blinks on the control panel once every 40 washes. (It is advisable to perform ECO DRUM CLEAN+ regularly. If the alarm occurs, clean the debris filter as well.)

How to use the ECO DRUM CLEAN+ 

Step 1. Press Power to turn on the washing machine.

Step 2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select ECO DRUM CLEAN+.

Step 3. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).

use the eco durm clean plus function

Note:

  • The actual design of the control panel may differ from your model.
  • This image is just a sample in English but is available in the language of your country.

Warnings

  • You can clean the drum without a cleaning agent when you use the ECO DRUM CLEAN cycle. (DO NOT USE a common cleaning agent for the ECO DRUM CLEAN and ECO DRUM CLEAN+ function.)
  • Chemical residue in the drum may cause damage to the laundry or the drum of the washing machine. 
  • Also never use the ECO DRUM CLEAN+ cycle when laundry is in the washing machine. This may result in damage to the laundry or a problem with the washing machine.

About ECO DRUM CLEAN+ reminder

  • Depending on the model, the ECO DRUM CLEAN+ reminder is either an icon or an LED. 
  • For icons, the icon lights up on the control panel. 
  • For LEDs, the LED lights up next to ECO DRUM CLEAN+, or on the option area of the control panel. 
  • The ECO DRUM CLEAN+ reminder blinks on the control panel once every 40 washes. It is advisable to perform ECO DRUM CLEAN+ regularly. 
  • When you first see this reminder blinking, you can ignore the reminder for 6 consecutive washes. From the 7th wash, however, the reminder no longer appears. it will appear again at the second round for 40 washes.
  • Even after the last process is terminated, the 0 message may remain. 
  • You can record the running count of the ECO DRUM CLEAN+ cycle by pressing the Power button. This does not stop or turn off the machine but marks your cycle count.
  • Even if 0 does not disappear, the machine operates normally.
  • It is recommended to run the cycle regularly for hygienic purposes.

Find out the sections to clean in your washing machine:

overview of the washing machine

Note: The actual design of the washing machine may differ from the model.

2 Clean the Detergent drawer.
3 Clean the mesh filter of the water supply hose.
4 Clean the Debris filter.

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