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Gas and Electric
Dryer Owner’s
Manual
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Code No.: DC68-02312A-04_EN
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Features Extra Large Capacity Ultra washing and drying are at your fingertips! Now you can do extra-large loads in both the washer and dryer. Plus our ultra-large 7.3 cu.ft. capacity dryer circulates more air through your clothes getting them dry faster, for a wrinkle-free result. Various Drying Cycles & Fuzzy Logic Algorithm Simply turn the Jog Dial to select one of the 11 automatic drying cycles, including normal, heavy duty and towels. Or let Fuzzy Logic Control measure the degree of dampne
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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 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,
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Safety Precautions 11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt. 12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. 13. 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. 14. Do not sit on top of the dryer. NOT
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Table of Contents Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Tools needed for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 See Exhaust Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. POWER CORD for electric dryers (except Canada). 3. GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. 4. EXHAUS
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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 the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 {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 in an area that has adequate fr
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Installation Instructions 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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Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Wiring diagram is located on plate below the control panel. WARNING – • Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. 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 unnece
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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. 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 r
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Installation Instructions INSTALLATION Parts and literature are packaged inside your dryer drum. To install: 1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer side-by-side, to allow access to gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. Lay two of the carton cushion-tops on the floor. Tip your dryer on its side so it will lay across both cushion-tops. 2. Set your dryer back in an upright position. 3. Review the Exhausting section before instal
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Installation Instructions 3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw. 2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw. 3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 4. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into your dryer’s rear panel slot. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 1. External ground connector 2. Ne
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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 and reattach it to dryer. 2. Remove two door hinge screws. 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-11
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Operating Instructions, Tips Control Features vary by model. OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL B-1 SAMSUNG Dryer Owner’s Instructions
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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
