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DV448AE*
DV448AG*
Gas and Electric Dryer
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features 1. Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities are at your fingertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our ultralarge 7.4 cu.ft. capacity dryer circulates more air through your clothes, drying them faster, for a wrinkle-free result. 2. Steam cycle This cycle sprays a small amount of water into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. It reduces bad odors from clothing that are difficult to remove when washing with water, and also reduces wrinkles. 3. Sanitiz
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safety instructions Congratulations on your new Samsung Dryer. This manual contains valuable information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance. Please take the time to read this manual to take full advantage of your dryer’s many benefits and features. WARNING - Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with flex
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safety instructions WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not turn on the appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service age
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The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the power cord into a receptacle that is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance. Do not sit on top of the dryer. Because of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to change specifications without notice. For complete detail
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contents 7 Tools needed for installation INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 7 See Exhaust Requirements 8 Ducting requirements 7 9 Important to installer 9 Location considerations 9 Alcove or closet installation 10 Mobile home installation 10 Exhausting 11 Gas requirements 12 Electrical requirements 12 Grounding 13 Electrical connections 14 Connecting the inlet hose 15 Replacement parts and accessories 15 Installation 18 Final installation checklist 19 Dryer Exhaust Tips 20 Door Reversal 21 Overview of the c
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01 Installing your dryer installing your dryer TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Hire a professional to install this dryer properly. If there is a service call performed as a result of poor setup, adjustment, and connection, it is considered the responsibility of the installer. If you install the dryer you are responsible. Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation. 1. A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements. 2. A POWER CORD for electric dryers (e
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installing your dryer DUCTING REQUIREMENTS • Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct. • Do not use a smaller duct. • Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result in increased lint accumulation. Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly. • If a flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use a flexible duct with a thin foil wall. Serious blockage can result if the flexible metal duct is bent too sh
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01 Installing your dryer If the new dryer is installed into an existing exhaust system you must make sure: • The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. • That a flexible plastic duct is not used. • To Inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct. • The duct is not kinked or crushed. • The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely. The static pressure in any exhaust system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be less than 0. This can be measu
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installing your dryer MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION The installation of the dryer in mobile homes must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 {formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part 280), 1975} for the United States) or CSA Standards Z240 (for Canada). When installing a dryer in a mobile home, provisions for anchoring the dryer to the floor must be made. Locate an area that has adequate fresh air.
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01 Installing your dryer GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/Z223.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR WITH THE CAN/CGA-B149 INSTALLATION CODES (FOR CANADA). Gas dryers are equipped with a burner vent for use with natural gas. If you plan to use your dryer with LP (liquid propane) gas, it must be converted for safe and proper performance
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installing your dryer ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel. • Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. WARNING Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether your dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer – if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. • To prevent unnecessary
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01 Installing your dryer ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the Grounding section. An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Gas models – U.S. and Canada A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required. Electric models – U.S. only Most U.S. dryers require a 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. Some req
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installing your dryer CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE Insert new rubber washer (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. Method1 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet. 2. Turn the cold water faucet off. 3. Attach the straight end of long hose to “Y’ connector. 4. Using pliers, tighten the coupling w
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01 Installing your dryer REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES If your dryer requires replacement parts or accessories, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). INSTALLATION Gather the required tools and parts before starting the installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools and Parts Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas only) Nut drivers Level Phillips Screwdriver Duct tape Wr
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installing your dryer 4. Review the Exhausting section before installing the exhaust system. Install the ductwork from your dryer to the exhaust hood. The crimped end of the duct sections must point away from your dryer. DO NOT use sheet metal screws when assembling ducting. These joints should be taped. Never use plastic flexible exhaust material. Tip for tight installations: install a section of exhaust system to your dryer before putting it in place. Use duct tape to secure this section
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01 Installing your dryer 6. Review Gas Requirements section. Remove the pipe thread protective cap. Apply pipe joint compound or about 1 1/2 wraps of Teflon tape over all threaded connections. Pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum gas. Connect the gas supply to your dryer. An additional fitting is required to connect the 3/4” (1.9 cm) female thread end of a flexible connector to the 3/8” (1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer. Securely tighten the
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installing your dryer 4-WIRE system connections 1. Remove the center terminal block screw. 2. Connect the ground wire (green or unwrapped) of the power cord to the external ground conductor screw. 3. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cord and the appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes) under the central screw of the terminal block. 4. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 5. Tighten the strain relief screws. 6. Insert
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01 Installing your dryer DRYER EXHAUST TIPS Plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. WARNING 1. Make sure your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air easily. 2. Use 4” diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws. 3. Keep ducts as straight as possible. 4. Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer. Be sure the vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually. D
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installing your dryer DOOR REVERSAL 1. Unplug the power cord. 7. Reassemble the black screw in the other hole. 2. Remove two door hinge screws. 3. Lift the door and remove it. 4. Remove the two screws 8. Place the door on the from the opposite side of other side and reattach it the door hinge. to the dryer. 5. Remove two screws from 9. Reattach the holder lever. the holder lever. 6. Remove one black screw 10. Reattach the screws in from the door hinge. the remaing holes. 20_ Installing you
