Using the Delay Start Function of your Dishwasher

Last Update date : Jan 15. 2024

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Samsung dishwashers come with the Delay Start function, which allows you to delay the start of your dishwashing cycle up to 24 hours, at 1 hour increments. You can identify the Delay Start button by the delay start clock icon on your dishwasher's control panel. Once selected, the delay start clock icon will light up - the Delay Start function is off by default.

Not all dishwashers have the Delay Start function. Please refer to your user manual to see if your specific model has the Delay Start function.

Follow the guide below to see how you can use the Delay Start function on your Samsung dishwasher.

For more information on your Dishwasher panel, visit Samsung Freestanding Dishwasher Panel Layout.

Note: 

  • The control panels below are for demonstration purposes only. Display designs and functions can differ depending on the dishwasher model.
  • Please refer to your user manual for the design and functions specific to your dishwasher.
  • To start a cycle without using the delay start function, please select your desired cycle and then the START button.

Type 1:

1 Press the Delay Start button.
2 Each press of the delay start button adds an hour to the delay, press the delay start button until you reach the desired hour of delay.
3 Then, press the Start button to start the countdown to the desired delay start time you have set.
4 The cycle will automatically start once the time set for the delay expires.

Note: 

  • You can cancel a delay during the time countdown process by pressing the delay start Delay Start button. If you would like to cancel and drain a cycle, press and hold the Start button for 3 seconds.

Type 2:

1 Open the door, and then load the dishwasher.
2 Press Delay Start to change the time in 1-hour increments.
- If you press and hold the button, the time will increase until you release the button.
3 Press START, and then close the door.

Note: 

  • To change the delay time once the dishwasher has started, press Power and restart the dishwasher.

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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