Samsung Laundry Cycles Explained
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Ever wondered what all those other settings on your Washing Machine or Dryer do? Your Samsung Appliances come programmed with features that can optimise each load of washing and ensure all your clothes come out spotless, every time.
Note: The information on this page is a general guide and details may vary depending on your specific Machine Model.
To check load and cycle specifications, check your Model's User Manual.
|
Cycle Type |
Description |
Maximum Load |
|---|---|---|
|
Cotton |
For lightly soiled cotton items (bed linens, table linen, shirts, underwear) at 20°C.
|
Max |
|
E Cotton |
Optimal, lower energy performance cycle for cotton fabrics, bed linens, underwear, shirts, and other normally soiled cotton loads.
|
Max |
|
Synthetics |
For fabrics made of polyester (diolen, trevira), polyamide (perlon, nylon), or the like.
|
4kg |
|
Quick Wash |
For a lightly soiled load that you want to wash quickly. Cycle times can differ depending on conditions and types of laundry.
|
2kg |
|
Rinse + Spin |
Features an additional rinse process after applying fabric softener to the laundry.
|
Max |
|
Mixed Load |
For mixed load consisting of cotton and synthetic.
|
4kg |
|
Hygiene Steam |
For cotton and linen fabrics that have been in direct contact with the skin, such as underwear. For optimum hygenic results select a temperature of 60°C or above.
|
4kg |
|
Colours |
Additional rinses and reduced spinning to ensure a thorough yet gentle cycle for coloured fabrics.
|
4kg |
|
Wool/Delicates |
A cycle specific for machine-washable wool and delicates fabrics such as sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie (silk), and other handwash-only fabrics. Features gentle cradling and soaking to prevent shrinkage/distortion.
|
2kg |
|
Towels |
For bath towels, washcloths, and mats.
|
4kg |
|
Air Wash |
This cycle is useful for removing bad odours. 1kg maximum load.
|
1kg |
|
Water Saving |
Select this to wash effectively with a minimum amount of water.
|
Max |
|
Drum/Tub Clean |
Cleans the drum (front load) or tub (top load) via a cycle that removes dirt and bacteria from it. Do not put laundry in for this cycle.
|
- |
Note: The information on this page is a general guide and details may vary depending on your specific Machine Model.
To check load and cycle specifications, check your Model's User Manual.
|
Cycle Type |
Description |
Maximum Load |
|---|---|---|
|
Quick Dry |
For drying light cotton synthetics or items that need quick drying.
|
1kg |
|
Time Dry |
Use to set a desired Time / length of the Dry Cycle. Each Dryer may have different selection options.
|
- |
|
Cool Air |
For all types of fabric. For freshening up or airing items of laundry that have not been worn for long.
|
- |
|
Warm Air |
For small, pre-dried items. Also suitable for the subsequent drying of multi-layered, thick laundry that does not dry readily.
|
- |
|
Mixed Load |
For mixed loads consisting of cotton and synthetic fabrics.
|
Max |
|
Silent Dry |
For mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fabrics that you want to dry silently. Useful to dry clothes overnight without disrupting your sleep.
|
Max |
|
Rack Dry |
Timed cycle for items that needs to be dried on a drying rack.
|
- |
|
Hygiene Care |
For sanitising wet and dry clothes and linen fabric to eliminate bacteria.
|
2kg |
|
Synthetics |
For lightly soiled clothing that is made of polyester (Diolen, Trevira), polyamide (Perlon, nylon), or other similar blends.
|
4kg |
|
Delicates |
For items to be handled with care such as lingerie.
|
2kg |
|
Iron Dry |
This cycle finishes the drying process in a moist state, which facilitates ironing.
|
4kg |
|
Wool |
A cycle for machine washable and tumble dryable wool only. For best results, turn laundry inside out before drying.
|
1kg |
|
Towels |
Use this cycle to dry bath towels.
|
4kg |
|
Bedding |
For bulkier items such as blankets, sheets, comforters, and light duvets.
|
2kg |
|
Cotton |
For cottons, bed linen, table linen, underwear, towels, and shirts.
|
Max |
Note: The information on this page is a general guide and details may vary depending on your specific Machine Model.
To check load and cycle specifications, check your Model's User Manual.
Other Washing Machine Cycles
|
Cycle |
Description |
Maximum Load |
|---|---|---|
|
Baby Care |
Featuring a extra rinse to help remove the remaining detergent effectively, to protect your child.
|
4kg |
|
Super Speed |
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.
|
5kg |
|
Less Microfiber |
Use this cycle to reduce the amount of microfibres generated during washing synthetic clothes.
|
2kg |
|
Wash+Dry |
For cleaning normally soiled cotton items which are declared to be washable 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.
|
6kg |
|
Bedding |
For bulky items such as comforters, blankets, and sheets. For best results, wash only a single type of bedding.
|
2kg |
|
Jeans |
Suitable for clothes that require a thorough wash.
|
3kg |
Other Dryer Cycles
|
Cycle |
Description |
Maximum Load |
|---|---|---|
|
Outdoor |
For outdoor wear such as skiwear and mountain clothing, and also for fabrics such as spandex, stretch, and microfibre.
|
1kg |
|
Pet Care |
For drying pet-related items and clothes. This cycle is also helpful to deodorise and remove pet hair on items.
When operating this cycle, install the micro soft filter (Optional Filter).
Drying results of pet clothes, covers, and cushions may vary depending on the items’ type, shape, and dampness.
- The results of pet hair removal and deodorisation may vary depending on the environment or usage conditions (such as the amount of laundry, the type of clothing or fabric, and the type of pet hair)
- The drying time may take longer to improve the result of deodorising and pet hair removal.
!CAUTION! There might be pet hair and lint remaining in the drum after drying because of the static. Therefore, clean inside the drum, door, and the surrounding of the lint filter with a damp cloth or a wet tissue.
|
1.5kg |
|
Activewear |
For exercise wear and outdoor wear such as sports jerseys, training pants, and other performance clothing.
|
2kg |
|
Denim |
For drying items made out of denim, such as jeans.
|
3kg |
|
Shirts |
Use to quickly dry one item such as a shirt.
|
1kg |
|
Blouses |
For blouses made of polyester (Diolen, Trevira), polyamide (Perlon, nylon), or other similar blends.
|
3kg |
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