Samsung WF45T6000AW Cycles and Settings: What Each Control Offers
Quick answer: The WF45T6000AW has 10 dial cycles, including Self Clean+ for the empty drum. Use the load’s care label to choose a cycle, then adjust the available settings. Spin Only is activated with the Spin button, not by selecting a separate dial cycle.
Choose the cycle for the load
| Cycle | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Normal | Everyday cotton items, such as shirts and towels. |
| Heavy Duty | Heavily soiled, sturdy, colorfast fabrics. |
| Whites | White items, subject to their care labels. |
| Bedding | Bulky bedding; Samsung recommends one type per load. |
| Activewear | Sportswear and performance clothing. |
| Quick Wash | Lightly soiled loads; recommended load is 4 lb or less. |
| Delicates | Delicate garments suitable for the machine’s gentle cycle. |
| Perm Press | Wash-and-wear and synthetic items with light to normal soil. |
| Rinse+Spin | A rinse followed by spinning. |
| Self Clean+ | Drum cleaning with no clothing inside. |
How to run Spin Only
1. Open Spin Only
With the washer on, hold Spin for 3 seconds. Wait for the cycle time to appear.
2. Select the speed
Press Spin repeatedly to choose an available speed appropriate for the load.
3. Start
Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
Need a rinse too?
Choose Rinse+Spin instead. It includes a rinse; Spin Only does not.
Temperature, rinse, spin and soil
The specification sheet names five temperature levels (Hot, Warmer, Warm, Cool, Cold), five spin levels (High through No Spin) and five soil levels (Heavy through Light). The manual also allows selection of one to five rinses, depending on the cycle.
The panel may show numbered or unlabeled intermediate levels. A setting being listed for the washer does not mean every cycle permits it: consult the cycle chart on English pages 37–38 of the manual when a selection is unavailable.
No Spin and Rinse Hold are different. No Spin drains without the final spin. With Rinse Hold (all spin indicators off), laundry remains in the final rinse water; a drain or spin process is needed before unloading.
What the other controls do
- Pre Soak: adds 30 minutes before washing on supported cycles. It is unavailable on Quick Wash and Delicates in the manual’s cycle chart.
- Delay End: sets completion 1–24 hours later in one-hour steps. Select the cycle and settings, choose the delay, then hold Start/Pause. The displayed delay refers to finishing, not starting.
- Child Lock: hold Temp. and Rinse together for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate it.
- Alarm Off: suppresses the completion melody and power-off beep; other sounds remain active.
- Smart Care: a diagnostic aid, not remote cycle control.
Keep drum cleaning separate from laundry
Samsung recommends Self Clean at least monthly or every 40 cycles. Empty the drum first. Follow the manual’s cleaning instructions rather than adding your normal laundry detergent dose.
Planning a move or installation?
Use the WF45T6000AW dimensions and clearance guide to check cabinet size, door opening and stacking accessories.
Sources and scope
- Samsung WF45T6000AW specification sheet (2023, pages 1–2).
- Samsung WF6000T owner manual (DC68-04006R-07, 2026; English installation pages 18–20 and operation pages 32–41).
Checked October 7, 2026. Prepared by KBV Home Reference Editorial from manufacturer documents for WF45T6000AW/A5. This is a document-based reference, not a hands-on test. Match the full model code and manual revision to your appliance.