Start-up begins after checking the installation. Identify the correct instructions and apply only the test, calibration, and adjustments that the model actually offers.
Documentation that matches the appliance
The full identification distinguishes the variant, control panel, and market. The user manual explains the controls; the installation manual covers preparation and supplies. An energy label does not replace either one.
From completed installation to the first cycle
Check that restraints have been removed, supports and connections are in place, and run the indicated initial test . Some units call for an empty cycle, while others use specific routines. You cannot infer detergent, temperature, or duration from what another brand does.
The Samsung calibration documented for certain families adjusts its load sensing reference. It is not the same as restoring factory settings or fixing a mechanical vibration. On other units, that function may not be available to the user.
Settings that may be available
Language, units, sounds, water hardness, and dispensing settings depend on the panel. Change only the options described and keep a record of the reference used. A service menu or a key combination found for another model is not part of ordinary setup.
If the unit is connected-capable, the Wi-Fi connection adds an app, an account, and remote-use permissions. Check which local functions remain available and which options require a connection.
Keep a starting point
Note which test was completed and which settings you changed. That information helps distinguish a later problem from a condition that was already present during installation. The routines for maintenance after start-up follow their own instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to use the same first-run program on all washing machines?
No. The manufacturer may specify an empty cycle, a specific routine, or a dedicated test. Product, temperature, and duration must match that procedure.
Does the configuration always get lost when you unplug it?
Not necessarily. Some settings are retained, and other states depend on power or the control system. Check which data your model keeps before unplugging it to change a setting.
Do you have to connect the app to do laundry?
It depends on the documented functions. Local washing may be independent of the app, while remote or downloaded options need a connection.
Does calibrating mean restoring factory settings?
No. Calibrating adjusts a planned measurement or control reference. Restoring factory settings changes configurations and can affect other functions.
Do not mix installation testing, calibration, and reset: each operation should have an identified purpose and procedure.