Samsung DV317AGW/XAA User Manual

Gas and Electric Dryer Owner’s Manual

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Code No.: DC68-02312A-04_EN

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 dampness and automatically set the drying time. Precision drying never got easier than with Samsung.

Freshen Up Cycle

Want to freshen up a garment that doesn’t need washing, but could deserve a little help after last night’s party. Our Freshen Up Cycle removes odors, adding that extra freshness to give more mileage to your clothes.

Time Saving

Our cycles are designed with you in mind. All our dryers are designed to dry your clothes in less time... just 44 minutes! Giving you time for more important things in life.

Energy Saving

Samsung dryers are super energy eﬃcient, using only 3.01 kWh per pound of laundry. And both the large capacity and Fuzzy Logic Control save energy by automatically drying your clothes the most eﬃcient way.

Easy Reversible Door

Our dryers will ﬁt just about anywhere and without a door conﬂict. The direction of our easy reversible door can be changed with just four screws.

Slanted Control Panel

You can see what your laundry is doing from any direction you’d like with our easy-to-read slanted control panel.

Stacking

Washer and Dryer can be stacked to maximize usable space. Notice : Dryer legs need to be removed to stack Washer and Dryer.

Features

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 minimize 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.

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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, or the gas supplier.

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.

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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.

NOTE: Because of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to change

speciﬁcations without notice. For complete details, see the Installation Instructions packed with your product before selecting cabinetry, making cutouts, or beginning installation.

15. Ensure pockets are free from small irregularly shaped hard objects, foreign material, etc. ie. coins, knives, pins, etc. These objects could damage your dryer.

16. Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal or solid things.

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

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Tools needed for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-

See Exhaust Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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-8

FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-

Dryer Exhaust Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Door Reversal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Operating Instructions, Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-

OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-

CHILD LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4

MY CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-

Rack Dry (select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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-1

Dryer Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-

Dryer Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-

Special Laundry Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-

THINGS TO AVOID : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1

CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-

INFORMATION CODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-2

FABRIC CARE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-

SPECIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-

CYCLE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-

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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 stiﬀ-walled metal exhaust ducting.

See Exhaust Requirements.

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Door

Control panel

Adjustable leg

Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas only) Nut drivers

Level Screwdriver (standard) Duct tape Crescent 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) 2.5” (6.35 cm)

No. of 90°

elbows

Rigid Metallic Flexible* Rigid Metallic Flexible*

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.

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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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