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Electric Dryer
Owner’s Manual
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Code No.: DC68-02347B-EN
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Safety Precautions 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. What you need to know about Safety Instructions Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, an
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Safety Precautions 3. Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or in front of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children and pets. 4. Before discarding or removing your dryer from service, remove the door to the drying compartment to prevent children or animals from becoming trapped inside. 5. Do not reach into the appliance when the drum is moving. 6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. 7. Do not tamp
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside cover Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Tools needed for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation Instructions Tools needed for installation Proper installation is the owner’s responsibility. HOWEVER, SERVICE CALLS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF POOR SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT, AND CONNECTION ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER. Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation. 1. GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements. 2. EXHAUST SYSTEM – must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting. See Exhaust Requirements. Control panel
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Installation Instructions 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 s
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Installation Instructions If new dryer is installed into an existing exhaust system you must make sure: • The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. • That flexible plastic duct is not used. • 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 with t
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Installation Instructions MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION The installation of the dryer in mobile homes must conform to 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 in an area that has adequate fresh air. A minimum of 72 in² (183 cm² ) of unobstructed space is required. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for information on purchasing the Floor Anchoring Kit as an accessory. All mobile home installations must be exhausted
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Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNE CTIONS 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. • A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required. • The power cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. NOTE: It is not permissible to convert
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Installation Instructions Dryer Exhaust Tips WARNING: Plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. 1 2 3 4 1. Let your dryer exhaust the 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 vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually. Don’t let a poor exhaust system slo
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Installation Instructions Door Reversal 1. Unplug power cord. 6. Place the door on the other side 2. Remove two door hinge screws. and reattach it to dryer. 3. Lift the door and remove from dryer. 4. Remove two screws on the 7. Reassemble holder lever. opposite side of door hinge. 5. Remove two screws on holder 8. Reassemble the screws in the lever. remaining holes. SAMSUNG Dryer Owner’s Instructions A-7 DV316LGW-02347B_EN.indd 7 2006-03-07 ¿ÀÀü 10:11:45
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Operating Instructions, Tips Control Features vary by model. OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL B-1 SAMSUNG Dryer Owner’s Instructions DV316LGW-02347B_EN.indd 1 2006-03-07 ¿ÀÀü 10:11:48
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Operating Instructions, Tips 1. Digital Graphic Display The display window shows the estimated time remaining in the cycle after the Cycle Selector dial is pressed. The estimated time remaining may fluctuate as the cycle progresses. The Drying light will illuminate and remain lit until the cycle is complete. When your dryer is in the cool-down phase, the Cooling light will illuminate. When your dryer is in the wrinkle prevent phase, the Wrinkle Prevent light will illuminate. When the cycle is co
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Operating Instructions, Tips 7. Select Cycle Option Adjust Time – Time can be added or subtracted from the automatically set times in the Manual Dry cycles (Time Dry, Freshen Up, Delicates, Wrinkle Release, or Air Fluff cycles). To add or subtract time from the cycle, press the Adjust Time arrow pad up or down until the desired time is displayed. My Cycle – Choose your favorite cycle including cycle, temp, dry level option, etc. (See page B4 for detail.) Rack Dry – Rack Dry is available at Tim
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Operating Instructions, Tips CHILD LOCK A function to prevent children from playing with your dryer. SETTING/RELEASING If you want to set or release Child Lock, press both the Time and Signal buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. How to Set: 1. It can be set while your dryer is running. 2. Once you set the Child Lock function, no button, except for the Power button, can be controlled until you release the Child Lock function. 3. The Child Lock indicator will be lit. Notice: 1. If the power i
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Operating Instructions, Tips Rack Dry INSTALLING THE DRYING RACK 1. Open dryer door. 2. Position drying rack in tumbler, placing the rear legs in the two recessed areas of the dryer’s back wall. 3. Place the front lip of the drying rack on top of the lint filter. 4. Place items to be dried on the rack, leaving space between them so air can reach all surfaces. 5. Close dryer door. 6. Use the Time Dry cycle. Select time according to moisture and weight of the items. Start dryer. It may be necessar
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Operating Instructions, Tips CLEAN THE LINT FILTER • After each load. • To shorten drying time. • To operate more energy efficiently. NOTE: Do not operate your dryer without the lint filter in place. LOAD THE DRYER PROPERLY • Place only one washload in your dryer at a time. • Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight fabrics will dry differently, which may result in lightweight fabrics being dry while heavy fabrics remaining damp at the end of a drying cycle. • Add one or more similar items to your drye
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Care and Cleaning Control Panel Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel. The control panel finish could be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain remover products. Apply such products away from your dryer and wipe up any spills or overspray immediately. Tumbler Remove any stains such as crayon, ink, or fabric dye (from new items such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to
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Special Laundry Tips Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as a guide. Bedspreads & Comforters • Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Normal cycle and High temperature. • Make sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing. • May require repositioning to ensure even drying. Blankets • Use Normal and dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling ac
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Troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER... doesn’t run. • Be sure the door is latched shut. • Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet. • Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses. • Press the Cycle Selector dial again if the door is opened during the cycle. doesn’t heat. • Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses. • Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff. • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • Dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the cycle.
