Samsung dishwasher with the door open and the lower rack partly pulled out

Samsung dishwasher turns on by itself

When your dishwasher turns on by itself, it is nothing to be alarmed about, there is actually a very simple explanation. The capacitive touch buttons on your dishwasher are very sensitive. While loading and unloading the dishwasher, brushing against the control panel could set a cycle. The dishwasher will start by itself once the door is closed.

Use Child Lock on your Samsung washing machine and dryer

Turn Child Lock on or off Note: On front load washers, Child Lock will also lock the door. If you are having trouble opening the door after turning off Child Lock, it may be because the current load has not yet finished running. Turn on Child Lock Child Lock is activated using a two-button combination that's labeled on the control panel. Sometimes

Samsung dishwasher cycles, options, and settings

Dishwasher Cycles Auto/Smart Auto: Automatically adjusts to the soil level for optimal cleaning. Chef: Ideal for mixed loads, place heavily soiled items in the Zone Booster area. Delicate: Best for fine glassware. Avoid using it for other types to prevent damage. Caution: Do not use this cycle for other glassware because clouding or etching may occ

Use SmartThings to monitor your Samsung washing machine remotely

Add your washing machine to SmartThings Adding any kind of device to SmartThings is easy, and there are a few ways to do it. Here's one way: First, make sure you have the SmartThings app installed (available for Android or iOS) on your phone. Open the SmartThings app, and then tap the Devices tab. Tap the Home icon, and then select your desired loc

Fry food with ease in your Samsung microwave

Cook with Grill Fry The Grill Fry feature uses a combination of microwaves, a sheath heater, and the crusty plate to make food crunchy and delicious without using heavy oils. In order to use the feature, you need to use a Grill auto cook cycle. To see exact instructions for the different Grill auto cook recipes, please check your microwave’s user m

Use your Samsung microwave for defrosting

Thaw anything with Power Defrost Note: Power Defrost is only available on select models. If it has been in the freezer for a long time or if you accidentally made the freezer too cold, defrosting an item can take forever. But with Power Defrost, your microwave can power through tough ice and make the item thaw faster. First, place the food on a mic

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