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features 1. Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities are at your fi ngertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our ultra large 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 diffi cult 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 benefi ts and features. 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 ex
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safety instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your WARNING 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, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 3. Do not allow children to play
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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 fi re department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency, or the gas sup
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safety instructions The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualifi ed 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 specifi cations without notice.
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contents 8 Tools needed for installation INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 8 See Dryer Exterior 9 Ducting requirements 8 10 Important to installer 10 Location considerations 11 Alcove or closet installation 13 Mobile home installation 13 Exhausting 14 Gas requirements 15 Electrical requirements 15 Grounding 16 Electrical connections 17 Connecting the inlet hose 18 Replacement parts and accessories 18 Installation 21 Final installation checklist 22 Dryer Exhaust Tips 23 Door Reversal 24 Overview of the contr
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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 (except Canada). 3. GAS LI
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01 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 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. Serious blockage can result if the fl exible metal duct is bent too
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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 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 measured
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01 installing your dryer ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS: Sides – 1 in / 25 mm Top – 17 in / 432 mm Rear – 4 in / 102 mm Closet Front – 2 in / 51 mm If the washer and dryer are installed together, the closet front must have at least a 72 in² (465 cm²) unobstructed air opening. A B 1 in. 17 in. (2.5 cm) (43.2 cm) 1 in. 27 in. 27 in. 1 in. 2 in. 31.9 in. 4 in. (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) (5 cm) (81.1 cm) (10.2 cm) A. Recessed area
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installing your dryer With optional pedestal base or stacking kit Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal 51.7 in. (131.4 cm) to clear open door 39 in. (99.1 cm) 53.6 in. (136.2 cm) 4 in. 341.1 in. 27 in. (86.5 cm) (10 cm) (68.6 cm) 2.5 in. (6.3 cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 48 in.² * (310 cm²) 24 in.² * (155 cm²) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 1 in. 31.9 in. 5.5 in.** Closet or Door (2.5 cm) (81.1 cm) (14 cm) Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit 6 in. * (15.2 cm) 78 in. (198.1 cm) * Required
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01 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 fl oor must be made. Locate an area that has adequate fresh
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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 by
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01 installing your dryer ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Wiring diagram is located on the back of the dryer. � Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. WARNING Check with a qualifi ed 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 fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician. � To prevent unnecessary risk of fi
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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. The electri
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01 installing your dryer CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE 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 with an additional two- thirds turn. Do not overtighten, as it may damage the coupling. 5. Attach angled end
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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 Wrench
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01 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 fl exible 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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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 Tefl on tape over all threaded connections. Pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of any liquefi ed petroleum gas. Connect the gas supply to your dryer. An additional fi tting is required to connect the 3/4” (1.9 cm) female thread end of a fl exible connector to the 3/8” (1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer. Securely tighten the gas lin
