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DV457E(G)*
Gas and Electric Dryer
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Features Your new dryer will change the way you feel about drying laundry. From its specialized 8” LCD touch screen, and its innovative Smart Control technology to its time and energy effi ciency, your new Samsung dryer has all the benefi ts to make drying laundry as easy and pleasant as possible. • Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities at your fi ngertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our ultra large 7.5 cu.ft. capacity dryer circulates more air through your clothes, drying th
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• Time Saving Our cycles are designed with you in mind. All our dryers are designed to dry your clothes quickly... just 42 minutes! Giving you time for more important things in life. • Energy Saving Your Samsung dryer is super energy effi cient. You can dry up to 3.31 pounds of laundry with 1 kWh. Also, it saves energy by automatically drying your clothes the most effi cient way. • Easy Reversible Door Your Samsung dryer will fi t just about anywhere and without a door issues. The direction o
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Safety instructions Congratulations on your new Samsung Dryer. This manual contains important 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 benefi ts and features. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance safely and effi ciently. Retain the manual in
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WARNING - Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualifi ed installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with fl exible plastic venting materials. If fl exible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specifi c type identifi ed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and tr
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Safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTION WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using this appliance. 2. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other fl ammable or explosive substances, because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
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19. Ensure pockets are free from small irregularly shaped hard objects and foreign material, i.e. coins, knives, pins, etc. These objects could damage your dryer. 20. Gas leaks may occur in your system, resulting in a dangerous situation. 21. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone. 22. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector. STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS: WARNING The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Go
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Safety instructions REGULATORY NOTICE 1. FCC Notice FCC CAUTION: CAUTION Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that causes undesired operation. For product
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2. IC Notice The term “IC” before the radio certifi cation number only signifi es that Industry Canada technical specifi cations were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Ca
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Contents 12 Unpacking your dryer INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 12 The dryer exterior 13 Basic requirements 12 14 Ducting requirements 15 Important to installer 15 Location considerations 15 Alcove or closet installations 16 Mobile home installations 16 Exhausting 17 Gas requirements 17 Commonwealth of massachusetts installation instructions 18 Electrical requirements 18 Grounding 19 Electrical connections 20 Connecting the inlet hose 22 Replacement parts and accessories 22 Installation 25 Final instal
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56 Control panel CARE AND CLEANING 56 Tumbler 56 Stainless steel tumbler 56 56 Dryer exterior 56 Dryer exhaust system 57 Special laundry tips SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 57 58 Check these points if your dryer… TROUBLESHOOTING 59 Information codes 61 Network Setup Q&A 58 63 Fabric care chart APPENDIX 64 Protecting the environment 64 Declaration of conformity 63 64 Specifi cations 65 Cycle chart Contents _11 D DV457E(G)-02836E-03_EN.indd Sec2:11 V457E(G)-02836E-03_EN.indd Sec2:11 2 2012-12-04 6:
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Installing your dryer UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Unpack your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all the items shown below. If your Dryer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. The packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of the rea
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01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Tools needed Pipe wrench Pliers Cutting knife Nut drivers (gas only) Level Phillips Screwdriver Duct tape Wrench BASIC REQUIREMENTS Make sure you have everything necessary for the proper installation • A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. Refer to the “Electrical requirements” section on page 18. • A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except for Canada). • GAS LINES (if you have a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. • The EXHAUST SYSTEM must be rigid metal
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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 accumulation of lint. • Lint should be removed regularly. • If a fl exible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use a fl exible duct with a thin foil wall. A serious blockage can result if the fl exible metal duct is bent too sharply
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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 fl exible plastic duct is not used. • To inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct. • The duct is not dented 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
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Installing your dryer MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS The installation of the dryer in a mobile home must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 {formerly the Federal Standards 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 fl oor must be made. • Locate an area with adequate fresh
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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 The wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel. • The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether your dryer WARNING is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn’t fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician. • To prevent unn
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01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the “Grounding” section on page 18. 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 serv
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Installing your dryer CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE Method 1 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. Y-Connector 2. Turn the cold water faucet off . 3. Attach the straight end of long hose to the “Y’ connector. 4. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two- thirds turn. Water Hose Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coup
