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DV433*
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features 1. Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities are at your fingertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our ultralarge 7.5 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 difficult to remove when washing with water, and also reduces wrinkles. 3. Sanitiz
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8. Pedestal with Storage Drawers An optional 15” pedestal is available to raise the dryer for easier loading and unloading. It also offers a built-in storage drawer that can hold a 100 oz. bottle of detergent 9. Stacking (MODEL NO: SK-5A) Samsung’s Washer and Dryer can be stacked to maximize usable space. The dryer legs need to be removed to stack the Washer and Dryer. You can purchase an optional stacking kit from you Samsung retailer. 10. 4-way Vent
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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. 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,
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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 not use the dryer t
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safety instructions 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 flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be e
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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. Before discarding or removing your dryer from service, remove the door to the drying compartment to prevent children or animals from becoming trapped inside. Do not reach into the appliance when the drum is moving. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. Do not tamper with controls. Do not repair, r
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contents 9 Unpacking your dryer INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 10 Basic requirments 11 Ducting requirements 9 12 Important to installer 12 Location considerations 13 Alcove or closet installation 15 Exhausting 16 Gas requirements 16 Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation instructions 17 Electrical requirements 17 Grounding 18 Electrical connections 19 Connecting the inlet hose 20 Replacement parts and accessories 20 Installation 23 Final installation checklist 24 Dryer Exhaust Tips 25 Door Reversal
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01 installing your dryer installing your dryer UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Unpack your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all of the items shown below. If your Dryer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864). To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, W
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installing your dryer Tools needed Pipe wrench Pliers Cutting knife Nut drivers (gas only) Level Phillips Screwdriver Duct tape Wrench BASIC REQUIRMENTS Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation � A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements. � A POWER CORD electric dryers ( except for Canada). � GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. � EHAUST SYSTEM - must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting. 10_ i
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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 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 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 The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in an alcove or WARNING closet. � No other fuel-burning appliance should be installed in the same closet as the dryer. � WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. See Exhaust information section. MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS: Sides – 1 in / 25 mm Top – 17 in / 432 mm Rear – 5 in / 127mm Cl
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installing your dryer With optional pedestal base or stacking kit Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal 51.2 in. (130 cm) to clear open door 38.6 in. (98.1 cm) 53.6 in. (136.2 cm) 27 in. 341.1 in. 5 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. 34.1 in. 8 in.** Closet or Door (2.5 cm) (86.5 cm) (20.3 cm) Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit 6 in. * (15.2 cm) 77.2 in. (196.2 cm) * Requ
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01 installing your dryer EXHAUSTING Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from being blown into the room. In the United States: � All dryers must be exhausted to the outside. � The required exhaust duct is 4inch(102mm) in diameter. � Only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A, shall be used. �
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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 � 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 WARNING 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 of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, all wirin
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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. Some requir
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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. Y-Connector 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. Water Hose Do not overtighten, as it may damage the coupling
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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 For proper installation, we recommend that you hire a qualified installer. 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, Level electrical, and
