How do I set up the Delay End function on my washing machine?

How to set up delay start

You can set the time that you want your washing machine to finish your wash. You can choose a delay of between 3 to 19 hours in 1-hour increments. The hour displayed indicates the time when the cycle will finish.

For example, if you wanted to finish a 2-hour cycle an hour later you could begin the cycle at 2:00 and have it finish by 5:00. Effectively the start of the wash is delayed, creating a delayed end.

Delay End function explained.

There are three easy ways to set your delay timer, depending on your model:

  • Delay End button
  • Navigation dial
  • SmartThings app

To check your exact model, consult your user manual.

How to Use the Delay End Function in your Washing Machine How to Use the Delay End Function in your Washing Machine
1 Add your laundry
2 Press Power
3 Choose your wash cycle
4 Press Delay End repeatedly to select desired time
Delay End button.
5 Press Start/Pause

The Delay End indicator will light up and the clock will begin counting down until it reaches the set time. The wash will begin at the required time to finish the wash at the time you have set.

6 To cancel, turn the washing machine off and back on again

Navigation dial.
1 Add your laundry loosely into the drum without overfilling it
2 Tap the Hand icon
3 Turn the Navigation dial to select Delay End
4 Press the circle button to confirm
5 Set your desired time by turning the dial
6 Hold Start/Pause to begin

The drum will turn to sense the weight of the load and display the status on the screen. When load sensing has finished, it will show the remaining time before the end of the cycle.

To cancel Delay end, restart the washing machine by pressing the Power button.

The SmartThings app allows you to control your washing machine and other smart appliances remotely and at your convenience. To use SmartThings you will need a smart Samsung appliance, a connection to Wi-Fi and a phone or tablet with the SmartThings app downloaded. For more information about Smart appliances read our FAQ on how to use SmartThings.

1 Load your washing machine and input detergent and washing aids before beginning
2 Connect to your Wi-Fi and open the SmartThings app
SmartThings app logo.
3 Tap Devices > Tap Washing machine
SmartThings “Devices” screen with “Devices” and “Washing machine” highlighted.
4 Tap Cycle to open the available cycles
“Washing machine” screen with “Cycle” highlighted.
5 Choose your desired cycle > Tap Done
“Select cycle” screen with cycles and “Done” highlighted.
6 Tap Delay End

Please note: The Delay End option will not display if Smart Control is not on. To turn Smart Control on, press the Smart Control button. The Smart Control symbol will display on the washing machine screen.

Smart Control symbol.
“Washing machine” screen with “Smart control off” highlighted. “Washing machine” screen with “Smart control off” highlighted.
“Washing machine” screen with “Delay End” highlighted. “Washing machine” screen with “Delay End” highlighted.
7 Move the slider to adjust the desired End Time > Tap Apply
“Delay End” pop-up menu with slider and “Apply” highlighted.
8 Please wait while the SmartThings app prepares the cycle and calculates the load weight. You can tap Cancel or Pause if you wish to do so
“Washing machine” screen with “End time set for 15:30 today.” pop-up message. “Washing machine” screen with “End time set for 15:30 today.” pop-up message.
“Washing machine” screen with “Cancel” and “Pause” highlighted. “Washing machine” screen with “Cancel” and “Pause” highlighted.
“Washing machine” screen with “Cancel” and “Pause” highlighted. “Washing machine” screen with “Cancel” and “Pause” highlighted.
9 Your cycle delay end is now set. You can tap to Edit or Cancel the cycle at any time
“Washing machine” screen with “Cancel” and “Edit” highlighted.

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