Samsung DV431AEP User manual

Electric Dryer

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DV431AE*

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contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3

INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS

19

CARE AND CLEANING

25

SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS

3 What you need to know about Safety

Instructions

3 Important safety symbols and precautions

9 Unpacking your dryer
9 See dryer exterior
10 Ducting requirements
11 Important to installer
11 Location considerations
12 Alcove or closet installation
14 Exhausting
14 Electrical requirements
14 Grounding
15 Replacement parts and accessories
15 Installation
16 Final installation checklist
17 Dryer exhaust tips
18 Door reversal

19 Overview of the control panel
22 Child lock
22 Drum light
22 My cycle
23 Rack dry
24 Clean the lint filter
24 Load the dryer properly
24 Getting started

25 Control panel
25 Tumbler
25 Stainless steel tumbler
25 Dryer exterior
25 Dryer exhaust system

26 Special laundry tips

26

TROUBLESHOOTING

27

APPENDIX

29

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27 Check these points if your dryer…
28 Information codes

29 Fabric care chart
30 Protecting the environment
30 Specifications
31 Cycle chart
32 Consumption data
33 Sheet of household tumble driers

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 benefi ts and
features.

WARNING - Risk of Fire

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualifi ed installer.

• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

• Do not install a clothes dryer with fl exible plastic venting materials. If fl exible metal
(foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specifi c type identifi ed by the appliance
manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are
known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct
clothes dryer airfl ow and increase the risk of fi re.

• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or
death.

Follow the information in this manual to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or

WARNING

CAUTION

to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids near this or

any other appliance.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or
property damage.

safety instructions

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicity.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

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safety instructions

Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your product. The product
door does not open easily from the inside and children may be
seriously injured if trapped inside.

This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

For use in Europe: This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.

This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the
water supply taps, and the drain pipes are accessible.

For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet
must not obstruct the openings.

The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.

CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of
the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit
that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been
used for cleaning.

The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently, if applicable.

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Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.
(not applicable for appliances intended to be vented to the exterior of
the building)

Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back flow of
gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including
open fires.

Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes
and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra
amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam
rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.

Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by
the fabric softener instructions.

The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down
cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures
that the items will not be damaged.

Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.

safety instructions

WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying
cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the
heat is dissipated.

Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for
exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding
door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble
dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is
restricted.

For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.

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safety instructions

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

WARNING

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

WARNING

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualifi ed technician or service
company.

- Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fi re, an explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.

Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can
be dangerous to children.

- If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in su ocation.

This appliance must be properly grounded.
Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

- This may result in electric shock, fi re, an explosion, or problems with the product

Do not install or keep the product exposed to the outdoor elements.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

WARNING

Do not let children or pets on or into the product. In addition, when disposing of this
product, disassemble the door lock (lever).

- This may result in children falling and injuring themselves.

- If children become locked in the product, there is a danger of su ocation.

Do not try to access the inside of the product when the drum is rotating.

Do not sit on the product or lean against the door.

- This may result in the product turning over and resulting in injury.

Dry the laundry only after it was spun by an appropriate washing machine.

Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

Do not drink the condensed water.

Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

Do not dry laundry contaminated by infl ammable materials such as gasoline, kerosene,
benzene, thinner, alcohol, etc.

- This may result in electric shock, fi re or explosion.

Do not let pets chew or play with the dryer.

- This may result in electric shock or injury.

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When disposing of the product, separate the door and the power cord before disposing of
the product.

- Failing to do so may result in damage to the power code or an injury.

The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.

The use for business purposes qualifi es as product misuse. In this case, the product will not
be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be
attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse.

Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless specifi cally
recommended in the user-repair instructions. You must also have the skills necessary to
service this appliance.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.

- Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.

- When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your nearest service
center.

- Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fi re, problems with the product, or injury.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

CAUTION

Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles,
lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.

- This may result in electric shock, fi re, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not touch the glass door and inside of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot.

- This may result in burns.

Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, fi ngernails, etc.

- This may result in electric shock or injury.

Do not use dry cleaning detergent directly and do not wash, rinse, or spin laundry
contaminated by dry cleaning detergent.

- This may result in spontaneous combustion or ignition due to the heat of the oxidation of
the oil.

Do not dry laundry containing forming rubber (latex) or similar rubber textures.

- If forming rubber is heated, it may start a fi re.

Do not dry laundry contaminated by vegetable oil or cooking oil as a large amount of the oil
will not be removed when washing the laundry. In addition, use the Cool Down cycle so that
the laundry is not heated.

- The oxidization heat of the oil may start a fi re.

Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be washed are empty.

- Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause
extensive damage to the appliance.

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

Do not use softener or a static electricity remover unless recommended by the
manufacturer.

- This may result in damage to the laundry.

Do not use the dryer near dangerous powders such as coal dust, wheat fl our, etc.

- This may result in electric shock, fi re or an explosion.

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safety instructions

Do not place infl ammable materials near the product.

- This may result in toxic gases from the product, damage to parts, electric shock, fi re or
an explosion.

- The appliance should not be placed behind lockable doors etc.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING

WARNING

Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.

- This may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fi re.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, cut o the power supply to the appliance.

- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.

Clean the fi lter case before and after using the dryer.

Clean the inside of the product on a regular basis by asking an authorized service engineer.

Clean the condenser with water once a month.

The interior of the dryer should be cleaned periodically by qualifi ed service personnel.

INSTRUCTION ABOUT THE WEEE MARK

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its
electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of
waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or
their local government o ce, for details of where and how they can take these items for
environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal.

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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
0330SAMSUNG(7267864)

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,

WARNING

etc.) well out of the reach of children.

SEE DRYER EXTERIOR

Control panel

Door

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Adjustable legs

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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 fl exible metal duct must be used, use the type with a sti sheet metal wall. Do not use a fl exible duct
with a thin foil wall. Serious blockage can result if the fl exible metal duct is bent too sharply.

• Never install any type of fl exible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.

• Only a rigid or fl exible metal duct should be used for exhausting.

• Keep the 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 fi re hazard from lint expelled by the dryer.

• A plastic fl exible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airfl ow, extend drying times, and a ect dryer
operation.

• Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, a ect 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.

• 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 fl exible duct.

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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 fl exible 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 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 fi lter 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 su ocating.

WARNING

LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS

The dryer should be located where there is enough space at the 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 right 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-fl ow
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 fl ammable vapors and liquids. A
dryer produces combustible lint. The area around the dryer should be kept lint-free.

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