A long cycle on the Samsung WF50BG8300 is usually the washer adapting to what you gave it. The manual says the washer detects the weight of the items and adjusts the water level, wash time, rinse count and spin count on most cycles, that a cycle may include a pause or soak period, and that bedding can lengthen the wash time and reduce spin efficiency. The other causes are slow filling, an unbalanced spin that repeats and a hot cycle heating the water at 900 W.
Differential
Likely causes of “Samsung front-load or top-load washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
A soak or pause built into the cycle
What separates it The display shows time remaining but the drum is still for several minutes
How to confirm Wait briefly; the manual says there may be a pause or soak period and the washer may start again by itself
- 2
A load that lengthens the wash
What separates it Bedding or bulky items and the washer adds water and spins longer
How to confirm Check the load type; the manual says bedding can lengthen wash time and reduce spin efficiency
- 3
Slow filling from low pressure or a clogged mesh filter
What separates it The fill phase drags on and the display shows 4C after a while
How to confirm Clean the mesh filters and check the 20 to 116 psi pressure range
- 4
Repeated unbalanced spins
What separates it The cycle keeps retrying the spin and the display shows UB
How to confirm Open the door, rebalance the load and press Start/Pause (Hold to Start)
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Which cycle and options were selected and what the display showed for time remaining
- Which phase seemed long: fill, wash, rinse, drain or spin
- The load type and whether an information code appeared
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedIdentify the phase
ReversibleWatch the drum: still with water is a soak or a slow fill, thumping is a spin retry, and silence after a rinse is a drain.
Check fill speed
ReversibleIf the fill is slow, open both taps fully and clean both mesh filters. The washer needs 20 to 116 psi of water pressure.
Check the drain
ReversibleIf water lingers, clean the drain filter and check the hose is 6 to 8 inches into the standpipe and not kinked.
Rebalance and choose the right cycle
ReversibleRedistribute the load and use High or Extra High spin for wet loads. Bedding, at 7 lb (3.0 kg) or less, needs spin level 2 or 3 and takes longer.
Reset and time a test cycle
ReversiblePower off for 2 to 3 minutes, power on and time a Normal cycle with a small mixed load.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Cycle timing notes
- Automatic adjustment of water level, wash time, rinse count and spin count on most cycles; pause and soak periods are normal.
- Changing a cycle
- Press Start/Pause to stop, select a cycle and press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
- Tools and supplies
- A watch or timer to time each phase, a bucket to test the water flow and pliers for the mesh filters.
- Parts for this problem on the WF50A8600 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-20)
- add to cart check valve genuine oem part # dc62-, part number DC63-01351A, at $6.15; cold water inlet valve, part number DC62-30312J, at $128.99; assy pump drain, part number DC97-20621C, at $250.31.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit models WF53BB8700, WF50A8600, WF42H5000, WF45K6500, WV60M9900, WV55M9600, WA55A7300, WA54R7200, WA52A5500, WA50R5200, WA50T5300, WA45T3200, WA40A3005, WF45B6300, WF45T6000, WF45R6100.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the cycle has run several hours past its estimate with the same phase showing, stop it, unplug the washer and check the drain and the door lock
- !If the display shows HC (washing heater), power off and contact Samsung service
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Where the manufacturer's article stops. The chapter names are the manual's own: Laundry guidelines, Detergent drawer guidelines, Maintenance and Troubleshooting. Other Samsung washers differ in drawer layout, filter intervals and code lists, so use the label on your own door frame to confirm the model.
Exact questions
Common questions
Why is my Samsung WF50BG8300 cycle so long?+
It adapts water level, wash time, rinses and spins to the load weight; bedding and unbalanced spins add time.
Is a pause in the cycle normal?+
Yes. The manual says there may be a pause or soak period in the cycle.
Does hot water add time?+
Yes. The washer heats water with a 900 W heater on hot cycles, and a colder supply means a longer heat time.
Can I change the cycle while it runs?+
Press Start/Pause to stop, select a different cycle and press and hold Start/Pause again.
What does the estimated time mean?+
The display shows estimated time remaining and it can change as the washer senses the load.
Can slow draining make it longer?+
Yes. Clean the drain filter (5C) and check the hose.
Does Smart Care change timing?+
No. Smart Care reads information codes through the Samsung Laundry app; it does not change cycle time.
Does the washer choose the water level itself?+
Yes. It detects the weight of the items and automatically adjusts the optimal water level, washing time, rinse counts and spin counts, though this may not apply to some cycles.
Can I add a rinse?+
Yes. Press Rinse to change the rinse count; you can select 0 to 5 rinses, and each extra rinse adds time.
Does temperature change the time?+
Hot cycles take longer because the washer heats the water; Cold (Level 1) uses only cold water without the heater.
Does a SELF CLEAN cycle run long?+
It uses hot water by default and adds cleaning time; run it empty and do not add other detergent.
Which spin level is best for bedding?+
Samsung recommends level 2 or 3 and a load of 7 lb (3.0 kg) or less for bedding or bedding covers, and warns the wash time may be lengthened.
Can I pause to add something?+
If the Garment+ icon is showing, press Start/Pause to pause, open the door, add or take out items, then close the door and press and hold Start/Pause.
Does the washer show the time left?+
Yes, the display shows the current cycle information and estimated time remaining; the estimate can change as the washer senses the load.
Is a very long cycle covered by the warranty?+
Samsung's U.S. warranty covers manufacturing defects for 1 year of parts and labor; normal cycle timing is not a defect.