Samsung DV317AGS User Manual
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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, and care when
installing, maintaining, or operating your dryer.
Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal
injury or property damage.
WARNING – Follow the information in this manual to mininize the risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near this
or any other appliance.
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 supplier.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your
dryer, follow the basic safety precautions below:
1. Read all instructions before using your appliance.
2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They emit vapors that could ignite or explode. Any
material that has been in contact with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be
placed in the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.
There are many highly flammable items used in homes, such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes, and wax
removers.
b. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials must
not be dried on a heat setting. Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, produce fire
by spontaneous combustion.
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 tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended
in the user-repair instructions and you understand and have the skills to carry those out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
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.
NOTE: Because of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to change
15. Ensure pockets are free from small irregularly shaped hard objects, foreign material, etc. ie. coins, knives,
16. Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal or solid clocrative things.
specifications without notice. For complete details, see the Installation Instructions packed
with your product before selecting cabinetry, making cutouts, or beginning installation.
pins, etc. These objects could damage your dryer.
WARNING – Gas leaks may occur in your system, resulting in a dangerous situation.
Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.
Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector.
Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING – Do not place items in your dryer that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable
oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, these items may contain significant
amounts of these oils.
The residual oil can ignite spontaneously. The potential for spontaneous combustion increases when the
items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources such as your dryer can
warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat
cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking, or storing these kinds of
items may prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard.
All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dangerous. Washing
these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. Always use the
Cool Down cycle for these items to reduce their temperature. Never remove these items from the
dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have run through the Cool Down cycle. Never pile
or stack these items when they are hot.
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside cover
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Tools needed for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
See Exhaust Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
DUCTING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
EXHAUSTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
GAS REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
GROUNDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
ELECTRICAL CONNE CTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-
Dryer Exhaust Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Door Reversal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11
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Operating Instructions, Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-
OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-
CHILD LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-
MY CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-
Rack Dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-
CLEAN THE LINT FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-
LOAD THE DRYER PROPERLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-
Care and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-
Tumbler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-
Stainless Steel Tumbler (select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-
Dryer Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-
Dryer Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-
Special Laundry Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-
THINGS TO AVOID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-
Troubleshootin
CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INFORMATION CODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-
FABRIC CARE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-
SPECIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-2
CYCLE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. EXHAUST SYSTEM – must be rigid metal or flexible stiffwalled metal exhaust ducting.
See Exhaust Requirements.
Control
panel
Door
Pliers
Level Screwdriver
Cutting knife Pipe wrench
(standard)
Adjustable leg
(gas only)
Duct tape Crescent
Nut drivers
spanner
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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 sharply.
• Never install any type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.
• Keep exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
• Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
• DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTO ANY WALL, CEILING, CRAWL SPACE, OR CONCEALED SPACE OF A
BUILDING, GAS VENT, OR ANY OTHER COMMON DUCT OR CHIMNEY.
THIS COULD CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FROM LINT EXPELLED BY THE DRYER.
• Plastic flexible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and affect dryer
operation.
• Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, affect machine operation, and
may collect lint.
• The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back drafts
and entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper.
• The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the bottom of the hood and
the ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down.
• Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet.
• To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust under a
house or porch.
• If exhaust ductwork must run through an unheated area, the duct should be insulated and slope
slightly down towards the exhaust hood to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
• Inspect and clean the interior of the exhaust system at least once a year. Unplug the power cord
before cleaning.
• Check frequently to be sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
• Check once per month, and clean at least one time per year. Note: If clothes are not getting dry,
then check ducting for obstructions.
ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER
Weather Hood Type
Recommended Use only for short-run installation
4” (10 .16 cm)
No. of 90°
elbows
0 24.4 m (80 ft.) 12.4 m (41 ft.) 22.6 m (74 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.)
1 20.7 m (68 ft.) 11.2 m (37 ft.) 18.9 m(62 ft.) 8.8 m (29 ft.)
2 17.4 m (57 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.) 15.5 m(51 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.)
3 14.3m (47 ft.) 9.0 m (29 ft.) 12.5 m(41 ft.) 6.5 m (21 ft.)
* Do not use non-metallic flexible duct.
Rigid Metallic Flexible* Rigid Metallic Flexible*
2.5” (6.35 cm)
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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 the dryer running with a manometer at the point where the exhaust duct connects
to the dryer. A no-heat setting should be used. The dryer tumbler should be empty and the lint filter clean.
IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the dryer. These instructions should be
kept for future reference.
REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES TO AVOID THE DANGER OF A
CHILD SUFFOCATING.
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
The dryer should be located where there is enough space in front for loading the dryer, and enough
space behind for the exhaust system. This dryer is factory-ready for rear exhaust. To exhaust out the
bottom or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. Instructions are included with the kit. It’s important
to make sure the room has enough fresh air. The dryer must be located where there is no air-flow
obstruction.
On gas dryers, adequate clearance as noted on the data plate must be maintained to ensure adequate
air for combustion and proper dryer operation.
THE DRYER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR STORED IN AN AREA WHERE IT WILL BE EXPOSED TO WATER
AND/OR WEATHER. THE DRYER AREA IS TO BE KEPT CLEAR OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE,
AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS. A DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. THE AREA
AROUND THE DRYER SHOULD BE KEPT LINT-FREE.
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
WARNING – The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when
installed in an alcove or 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 between the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces are: 2” in front,
17” on top, 1” on either side, and 2.375” in the back.
• Closet front must have two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum total area of
72 in² with 3” minimum clearance on the top and bottom. A louvered door with equivalent space
clearance is acceptable.
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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 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 to the outside with the exhaust duct termination
securely fastened to the mobile home structure, using materials that will not support combustion.
The exhaust duct may not terminate underneath the mobile home.
See Exhausting section for more information.
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.
• Only rigid or flexible metal duct should be used for exhausting.
In Canada:
• All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
Outside the U.S. and Canada:
• Refer to local codes.
WARNING – The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed
in an alcove or closet.
NEVER USE PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
If your existing ductwork is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with metal.
Use only metal exhaust duct that is non-flammable to ensure containment of
exhaust air, heat, and lint.
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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 a qualified service
technician.
A 1/2” (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3/8” (1 cm) gas
line on your dryer. The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off
valve be installed within 6’ of your dryer.
Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be raised 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.
Additionally, a 1/8” (0.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately upstream of your dryer’s gas supply connection.
Your dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of the
system.
DO NOT reuse old flexible metal gas lines. Flexible gas lines must be design certified by the American Gas
Association (CGA in Canada).
NOTE: • Any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum
gas.
• As a courtesy, most local gas utilities will inspect a gas appliance installation.
GAS IGNITION – Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner.
There is no constant burning pilot.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Your dryer must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. A “T” handle manual gas valve must be
installed in the gas supply line to your dryer. If a flexible gas connector is used to install your dryer, the
connector must have a maximum length of 3’ (36”).
WARNING – Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation.
Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.
Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector.
Install and use in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
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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 unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, all wiring and grounding
must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical Code
CSA C22.1 – Latest Revisions and local codes and ordinances. It is your responsibility to provide
adequate electrical services for your dryer.
• All gas installations must be done in accordance with the national Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 – Lastest
Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA – B149 Installation Codes – Latest Revision (for Canada) and local
codes and ordinances.
GROUNDING
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, the ground will reduce the risk
of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electrical current.
GAS MODELS
Your dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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.
NEVER CONNECT GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES, GAS LINES, OR HOT WATER PIPES.
ELECTRIC MODELS
Your dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, sold
separately.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer must be
connected to a permanent grounded metal wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal.
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