What is the Self Clean cycle used for?
This maintenance cycle cleans the empty washer rather than clothing.
It uses a dedicated tub-cleaning sequence to reach areas that an ordinary load may not clean. Run it empty and use only the cleaner specified by the manufacturer.
Choose another cycle for: Running with clothing or mixing cleaning products.
What this means for your load
Cleans the empty washer tub as directed. Check the appliance display for its current estimate.
Why the time may change: Follow the exact cleaner and option instructions in the manual for the documented result.
Check the full Samsung WA52A5500AC cycle table to compare other programs before starting.
When will it finish?
This variable program depends on the stored cycle, options or sensed load. Use the appliance's current displayed estimate.
Estimated energy and local cost
This range is calculated from the documented cycle characteristics and appliance type. It is deliberately shown as a range because load conditions, temperature selections, sensors and options change consumption.
Planning the Self Clean cycle on the WA52A5500AC
Self Clean is a model-specific washer program, so its controls and options should be checked against the exact appliance documentation.
On the Samsung WA52A5500AC, watch for load size, water temperature, suds control and balance corrections. Leave room for items to move and treat the panel estimate as the best live prediction.
The planning range on this page is 0.2–1.35 kWh; use the ZIP or bill-rate calculator for a local cost estimate. The exact-model reference is linked from samsung.com, while estimates are labeled separately.
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How this page was sourced
The timing and model-specific note above come from or summarize the linked Samsung WA50R5200/WA50R5400 official product support and user manuals. The usage explanation adds practical context based on the cycle name and appliance type; it does not replace the model manual or an item's care label.