How to run the calibration mode on my washing machine

Last Update date : Sep 13. 2025

Your Samsung washing machine has a sensor that detects the weight of the clothes automatically. This helps balance the washer and improve performance. It is recommended to perform calibration AND leveling after installation.

Note: 

  • Make sure the tub is empty before running Calibration.
  • The actual design of the control panel may differ from the model, please look for the most similar one.
  • This image is only a sample in English, but it is available in the language of your country.

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Washing machine model 1.

Step 1. Remove all clothing or other items.

Step 2. Turn the washing machine off and on again.

Step 3. Press and hold the Temperature and Delay End buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter calibration mode (Cb message will appear on the screen.)

Step 3. Press and hold START/PAUSE to turn on calibration.

Step 4. The drum rotates to the right and left for approximately 4 minutes.

Step 5. When the calibration is complete, a 0 appears on the display and the top-loading washer will automatically shut off.

Note:

  • The actual design of the control panel may differ from the model.
  • This image is only a sample in English, but it is available in the language of your country.
  • Run the test cycle to ensure that your equipment is installed correctly after the product is moved/installed. (Applicable models only)

Washing machine model 2: Multicontrol

Step 1.  Remove all the clothes or any other object inside the machine

Step 2. Turn off and Turn on again the washing machine

Step 3. Press and hold  the “Aditional Functions” button (the hand icon) for 3 seconds and turn the navegation handle to select calibration

Step 5. Press the button with the icon “O” in your panel

 The drum will rotate clockwise and counterclockwise for about 3 minutes.

Step 6. When the calibration is complete, it will appear a message on the screen “Calibration Complete” and the washing machine will turn off automatically

Panel Model 1.

Step 1. Remove all clothing or any other contents from the machine.

Step 2. Press and hold Wash Cycles and Delay End simultaneously for at least 3 seconds with power on.

Step 3. Press and hold START/PAUSE to turn on calibration.

Step 4. The drum rotates to the right and left for approximately 4 minutes.

Step 5. When the calibration is complete, a 0 appears on the display and the top-loading washer will automatically shut off.

Note: 

  • Make sure the tub is empty before running Calibration.
  • The actual design of the control panel may differ from the model, please look for the most similar one.
  • This image is only a sample in English, but it is available in the language of your country.

Panel Model 2

Step 1. Remove all the clothes or any other contents from the machine

Step 2. Press and hold the “Water Level and Delay End” while simultaneously during at least 3 seconds

Step 3. Press and hold START/PAUSE to activate calibration.

Step 4. The drum turns to the right and to the left during 4 minutes approximately.

Step 5. When calibration has ended, it will appear a “0” on the screen and the washer will automatically turn off

When the washing machine stops during operation, there can be several reasons.

If this is your first use of your washing machine after changing or installing, run the calibration before washing clothes.

Note: Perform the test cycle to ensure that the washer is installed correctly right after installation or movement of the product. (Applicable models only)

Note: It is recommended to run the calibration after installing or moving the washer.

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