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features 1. Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities are at your fingertips! 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. Smart Care (DV405* Only) Samsung’s Smart Care, an automatic error-monitoring system, detects and diagnoses problems at an early stage and provides quick and easy solutions. 3. Steam cycle This cycle sprays a small amount of water into the dryer d
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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 IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTION WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, 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 flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 3. Do
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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 fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified 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 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.
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contents 8 installation requirements INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 8 The dryer exterior 9 Ducting requirements 8 10 Important to installer 10 Location considerations 11 Alcove or closet installation 13 Exhausting 14 Gas requirements 15 Electrical requirements 15 Grounding 16 Electrical connections 17 Replacement parts and accessories 17 Tools Needed For Installation 18 Installation - General procedure 20 Final installation checklist 21 Dryer Exhaust Tips 22 Door Reversal 23 Connecting the inlet hose 24
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installing your dryer INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 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 LINES
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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 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 to
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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 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 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 – 5 in / 127 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. 5 in. (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) (5 cm) (81.1 cm) (12.7cm) A. Recessed area B
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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) 5 in. 341.1 in. 27 in. (86.5 cm) (12.7 cm) (68.6 cm) 5 in. (12.7 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. 8 in.** Closet or Door (2.5 cm) (81.1 cm) (20.3 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 EXHAUSTING The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of a building. Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amount of lint and moisture from being blown into the room. In the United States: � All dryer must be exhausted to the outside. � The required exhaust duct is 4 inches(10.2 cm ) in diameter. � Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically indentified for use wit
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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 The wiring diagram is located on the back of the dryer. � Improperly connecting 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 risk o
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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 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). TOOLS NEEDED FOR 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 Screwd
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installing your dryer INSTALLATION - GENERAL PROCEDURE For proper installation, we recommend that you hire a qualified installer. Read these instructions completely before you begin the installation. To install the dryer, follow these steps: 1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer side- by-side so you have easy access to both appliances. To move the dryer easily, lay two of the carton cushion-tops on the floor. Tip your dryer on it
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01 installing your dryer 6. Review the Electrical Requirements section, then follow the 3 Wire system connection instructions (Step 7) or 4 Wire system instructions (Step 8) below. 7. Three Wire system instructions: A. External ground connector B. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow) C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾” (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief 1. Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw. 2. Connect the neutral wire (white
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installing your dryer U.S. MODELS: Risk of Electric Shock: WARNING All U.S. models are produced for a 3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION. The dryer frame is grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. A 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is required for new or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral. If the 4-wire system is used, the dryer frame cannot be grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. Refer to the following instructi
