What is the load capacity for each washing cycle in my front load washing machine

Last Update date : Feb 13. 2026

Samsung washing machines are designed to make your laundry routine faster and more efficient. Whether you're washing cottons, synthetics, delicates, or wool, choosing the right washing cycle is essential for optimal results.

This comprehensive FAQ provides detailed insights into each washing cycle, step-by-step instructions for starting and changing cycles, and expert tips to maximize your machine's performance.

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* Images are simulated. The actual design of the control panel & washing cycles may differ based on the model you have.

Find the perfect washing cycle that suits your clothes

Selecting the right washing cycle ensures effective laundry results.

**Cycle Description **Max load (Kg)

Cotton

• For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels, or shirts. The washing time and the rinse count are automatically adjusted according to the load.

• For cleaning lightly soiled cotton items at a nominal temperature of 20 °C.

Max

Super Eco Wash

(Applicable models only)

• Low temperature Ecobubble cycle helps reduce power consumption.

4

AI Wash

(Applicable models only)

• Adjust the amount of detergent and the cycle according to the load and the soil severity. This cycle is best used with the Auto Dispense function.

Max

Quick Wash’15

(Applicable models only)

For lightly soiled items in less than 2.0 kg that you want to wash quickly. For lightly soiled items in less than 2.0 kg that you want to wash quickly.

• Use less than 20 g of detergent. Using more than 20 g of detergent may leave detergent residue.

• For liquid detergent, use a max of 20 ml of liquid detergent.

2

Super Speed

(Applicable models only)

• Fast completion for everyday items such as underwear and shirts.

• The cycle time will differ depending on the water supply conditions, load, and type of laundry.

5

Less Microfiber

(Applicable models only)

• Use this cycle to reduce the amount of microfiber generated during washing synthetic clothes.

2

Baby Care

• Featuring a high-temperature wash and extra rinses to help remove the remaining detergent effectively.

4

E Cotton

• Optimal performance with lower energy for cotton fabrics, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels, or shirts.

• For energy saving, the actual washing temperature may be lower than specified.

Max

Synthetics

• For fabrics that are made of polyester (diolen, trevira), polyamide (perlon, nylon), or the like.

4

Delicates

• For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie (silk), and other handwash- only fabrics.

• For best performance, use liquid detergent.

2

Towels

• For bath towels, washcloths, and mats.

4

Bedding

• For bed spreads, bed sheets, bedding covers, etc.

• For best results, wash only 1 type of bedding.

2

Activewear

• For exercise wear such as sports jerseys, training pants, shirts/ tops and other performance clothing. This cycle provides effective soil removal with controlled drum rotation for special fabric care.

2

Hygiene Steam

• Cotton and linen fabric which have been in direct contact with the skin, such as underwear.

• For optimum hygiene results select a temperature of 60 °C or above.

• Steam cycles feature allergy care and bacteria elimination (sterilize).

4

Wool

• Specific for machine-washable wool and delicate fabrics such as sheer fabrics, bras, Lingerie (silk), and other handwash-only fabrics.

• The Wool cycle features fine pulsating and soaking to protect the wool fibers from shrinkage/distortion.

• A neutral detergent is recommended.

2

Outdoor

• For outdoor clothes, skiwear, and sportswear that are made of functional materials such as spandex, stretch, and micro-fiber.

2

Colors

• Featuring additional rinses and reduced spinning to ensure that the laundry is washed gently and rinsed thoroughly.

4

Silent Wash

• For reducing operating noise and vibration.

4

Mixed Load

(Applicable models only)

• For mixed load consisting of cotton and synthetic.

4

DAILY WASH

(Applicable models only)

• For everyday items such as underwear and shirts.

4

Cloud Day

• For optimum spin drying at high humid condition.

Max

Rinse + Spin

• Featuring an additional rinse process after applying fabric softener to the laundry.

Max

Drain / Spin

• For draining the water inside the drum and running an additional spin process to effectively remove moisture from laundry.

Max

Wash + Dry

• For cleaning normally soiled cotton items which are declared to be wash at 40°C or 60°C together in the same cycle, and to dry them in such a way that it can be immediately stored in a cupboard. This cycle is used to assess the compliance with the EU Eco-design legislation for wash and dry.

-

Cotton Dry

• For general drying.

-

Pet Care

• For cleaning pet-related items, stains, or odors, etc.

1.5

Drum Clean+

(Applicable models only)

• Cleans the drum by removing dirt and bacteria from it.

• Cleans the rubber door gasket by removing dirt from the gasket.

• Perform once every 40 washes with no detergent or bleach applied. Notification message appears after every 40 washes.

• Make sure the drum is empty.

• Do not use any cleaning agents for cleaning the drum.

No Load

AI Wash & Dry

• Adjusts the amount of detergent and the cycle according to the load and the soil severity. This cycle is best used with the Auto Dispense function.

9

Denim

• For denim and jeans.

• Wash inside out.

• Denim and jeans often contain excess dye and may run during the first few washes. Wash light and dark colored items separately.

3

Cloudy Day

• For optimum spin drying at high humid condition.

Max

Shirts

• For shirts, blouses that are made of cotton, synthetic fiber.

2

Spin Only

• To perform the spin process only.

-

AirWash

• This cycle is useful for removing bad odors.

1

Please note: **Washing cycle and load capacity vary depending on the front load washing machine model. For detailed information, refer to your product's user manual.

Please note:

15' Quick Wash+Dry: For quickly washing and drying a few synthetic clothes up to 1 kg.

Super Speed+Dry: For blended fabric items up to 4 kg. The drying results may vary depending on the types of fibers, and the rate of each fiber in the blend fabric. Drying results are better for items with a higher polyester content. Additional drying may be needed depending on the volume and thickness of the item.

- The maximum load (4.0 kg) was tested in compliance with IEC standards (3 cotton pillow towels, 5 easy care pillows, 11 easy care shirts).

Dry option is applicable for the below wash cycles: Cotton, E cotton, Al wash, super speed, quick wash 15, synthetics, hygiene steam, towels, outdoor, Delicate, baby care, wash+ dry, cotton dry, Rinse+ Spin, Drain+Spin. 

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Change the washing cycle during the operation

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1. Press Start/Pause button to stop the operation.

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2. Select a new cycle using the Cycle Selector.

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3. Press Start/Pause again to start the new cycle.

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