Ultra drying capabilities are at your fingertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our
ultralarge 7.3cu.ft(DV456*), 7.2cu.ft(DV422*,DV400*) capacity dryer circulates more air
through your clothes, drying them faster, for a wrinkle-free result.
2. Sanitize Cycle
This cycle sanitizes garments by infusing high temperature heat deep into the fabric during
the drying cycle and eliminating 99.9% of certain bacteria.Use this cycle for clothing,
bedding, towels, or other items needing sanitization. The Sanitize cycle is certified by NSF
International, an independent third-party testing and certification organization.
3. Various Drying Cycles & Fuzzy Logic Algorithm
Simply turn the Jog Dial to select one of the 11(DV456*), 9(DV422*,DV400*) automatic drying
cycles, including normal, heavy duty and bedding, or let the Fuzzy Logic Control measure the
degree of dampness and automatically set the drying time. Precision drying has never been
easier than with Samsung.
4. Time Saving
Our cycles are designed with you in mind. All our dryers are designed to dry your clothes in
less time... just 42 minutes! Giving you time for more important things in life.
5. Energy Saving
Samsung dryers are super energy efficient. You can dry up to 3.09 pounds of laundry with
1kWh. Also, both the large capacity and Fuzzy Logic Control save energy by automatically
drying your clothes the most efficient way.
The direction of our reversible door can be changed easily.
8. 4-way Vent (electric model only)
You can install the exhaust vent in the following four (4) positions: back, either side, bottom.
9. Smart Care [DV456 ONLY]
This function diagnoses problems by itself.
You don’t need to call a service engineer or try to find the user manual whenever the product
has a problem, as Smart appliances let you know how to deal via the problem through your
smart phone.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury
or death.
Follow the information in this manual to minimize the risk of fire or
WARNING
CAUTION
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
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 to dry clothes which have traces of any flammable substance, such
as vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc., or anything
containing wax or chemicals, such as mops and cleaning cloths. Flammable substances
may cause the fabric to catch fire by itself.
4. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near this or any other
appliance.
5. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.
6. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
8. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
9. Do not tamper with controls.
10.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
11.Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
12.Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
13.Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like
materials.
14.Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
15.The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.
16.Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with
cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch 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 easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct
clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:
WARNING
• 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
• 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.
What to do if you smell gas:
WARNING
• 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.
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, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless specifi cally
instructed to in the user-repair instructions and you have the understanding and skills to
carry out the procedure.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless the softener or product is
recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
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 information about grounding this appliance.
Do not sit on top of the dryer.
Ensure pockets are free from small, irregularly shaped hard objects, foreign material, etc. ie.
WARNING
coins, knives, pins, etc. These objects could damage your dryer.
Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal or solid objects.
Gas leaks may occur in your system, resulting in a dangerous situation.
WARNING
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.
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.
Residual oil on clothing can ignite spontaneoulsy. The potential for spontaneous
combustion increases when 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.
9 Unpacking your dryer
9 Basic requirments
10 Ducting requirements
11 Important to installer
11 Location considerations
11 Alcove or closet installation
12 Mobile home installation
12 Exhausting
13 Gas requirements
13 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
installation instructions
14 Electrical requirements
14 Grounding
15 Electrical connections
16 Installation - General procedure
19 Final installation checklist
20 Dryer Exhaust Tips
21 Door Reversal
23 Overview of the control panel
26 Child lock
26 Drum Light (Only DV456*)
26 Signal
27 My Cycle
28 Clean the lint filter
28 Load the dryer properly
28 Getting started
29 Control Panel
29 Tumbler
29 Powder Coated Tumbler
29 Dryer Exterior
29 Dryer Exhaust System
30 Special laundry tips
30
TROUBLESHOOTING
31 Check these points if your dryer…
32 Information codes
33 Fabric care chart
34 Protecting the environment
34 Declaration of conformity
34 Specifications
35 Cycle chart
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 dryer.
Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene,
etc.) well out of childrens’ reach
If the new dryer is being 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 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.
WARNING
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
Locate the dryer 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 (electric model only), use the accessory exhaust kit (sold separately). 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.
Do not install or store the dryer in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. Keep the dryer
area clear of combustible materials, casoline, and other fl ammable vapors and liquids. A dryer produces
combustible lint. The area around the dryer should be kept Lint-Free.
01 installing your dryer
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
You must exhaust the dryer to the outside to reduce the risk of fi re 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 fi re, you must exhaust the dryer 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 5” in the back.
• The 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.
The installation of the dryer in mobile homes must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 {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, you must make provisions for anchoring the dryer to the floor.
Locate the dryer in an area that has adequate fresh air.
A minimum of 72 in² (465 cm²) of unobstructed space is required.
Call 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 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.
• The required exhaust duct is 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.
• Use only those foil-type fl exible 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.
• Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct
and catch lint.
In Canada:
• Use only those foil-type fl exible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance
by the manufacturer.
• All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
• The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.
Outside the U.S. and Canada:
• Refer to the local codes.
You must exhaust the dryer to the outside to reduce the risk of fi re when you install the
WARNING
dryer in an alcove or closet.
NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
If your existing ductwork is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with metal.
Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-flammable to ensure containment of exhaust air,
heat, and lint.
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).
• 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 can be no longer than 3’ (36”).
• Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation.
• Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.
WARNING
• Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector.
• Install and use in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel or frame back.
• Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
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 – Latest
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 the electrical current.
Gas models
WARNING
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 the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
Electric models
WARNING
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.
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.
If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer must
be connected to a permanently grounded metal wiring system, or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
terminal.
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 require
120 / 208 volt, 60 Hz approved electrical service. The electric service requirements can be found
on the data label located behind the door. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of
the line is required.
• If a power cord is used, the cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
• The power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model dryers.
IMPORTANT:
When local codes allow, the dryer electrical supply may be connected by means of a new power
supply cord kit, marked for use with a dryer, that is U.L. listed and rated at a minimum of120/240
volts, 30-ampere with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop
terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads.
• Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. The power cord electric supply wiring
must be retained at the dryer cabinet with a suitable UL-listed strain relief.
• Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductor. (Use 4-prong plug for 4 wire receptacle, NEMA
type 14-30R.)
Electric models – Canada Only
• A 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or
circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required.
• All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached. The power cord should be
plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
It is not permissible to convert a dryer in Canada to 208 volts.
For proper installation, we recommend that you hire a qualified installer.
Read these instructions completely before you begin the installation.
To install the dryer, follow these steps:
1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer side-
by-side so you have easy access to both appliances.
To move the dryer easily, lay two of the carton cushion-tops on the floor. Tip your dryer on its side so it
lies across both cushion-tops. Push the dryer so that it is near its final location. Set your dryer upright.
Leave enough room around the dryer so you can attach the duct work, power cord, etc.
2. If you need to change the direction of the door, go to Door Reversal on page . When done, return to
Step 3 below.
3. Review the Exhausting section before installing the exhaust system. Install the duct work from your
dryer to the exhaust hood. The crimped end of the duct sections must point away from your dryer. DO
NOT use sheet metal screws when assembling ducting. These joints should be taped. Never use plastic
flexible exhaust material.
A tip for tight installations: Attach a section of the exhaust system to your dryer before putting it in
place. Use duct tape to secure this section to your dryer, but do not cover the ventilation slots at the
back of the dryer cabinet.
4. If you have an electric model, skip to Step 6. If you have a gas model, go to the next step.
5. Review the Gas Requirements section, then follow the lettered steps below.
a. Remove the pipe thread protective cap.
b. Apply pipe joint compound or about 1 1/2 wraps of Teflon tape over all threaded connections.
The pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum gas.
c. Connect the gas supply to your dryer. An additional fitting is required to connect the 3/4” (1.9 cm)
female thread end of a flexible connector to the 3/8” (1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer.
d. Securely tighten the gas line fitting over the threads.
e. Turn on the gas supply. Check all gas connections for leaks using a soap solution. If bubbles
appear, tighten the connections and recheck. DO NOT use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
6. Review the Electrical Requirements section, then follow the 3 Wire system connection instructions (Step
7) or 4 Wire system instructions (Step 8) below.
7. Three Wire system instructions:
A. External ground connector
B. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾” (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
1. Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw.
2. Connect the 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 the strain relief screws.
5. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your Dryer’s rear panel slot.
Secure the cover with a hold-down screw.
If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, you must connect the ground strap
to the terminal block support to ground the dryer frame to the neutral conductor.
WARNING
We recommend using Ring terminals. If you use Strap terminals, please ensure you install
them perfectly.
8. Four Wire System instructions:
A. External ground connector
B. Green or bare copper wire of power cord
C. ¾” (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
E. Neutral Grounding wire (green/yellow)
F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
1. Remove the External ground connector screw.
2. Connect the ground wire (green or unwrapped) of the
power cord to the external ground connector screw. If
you want to connect B (Green or bare copper wire of
power cord) to the Neutral Post without assembling with A
(cabinet ground), call the service technician.
3. Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw.
4. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cord and the appliance ground
wire (green with yellow stripes) under the central screw of the terminal block.
5. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
7. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your Dryer’s rear panel slot.
Secure the cover with a hold-down screw.
We recommend using Ring terminals. If you use Strap terminals, please ensure you install
them perfectly.
IMPORTANT – All U.S. models are designed for a 3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION. The dryer frame is
grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. A 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is required for
new or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral.
If you use the 4-wire system, you cannot ground the dryer frame to the neutral conductor at the terminal
block.
Remove the terminal block cover plate. Insert the power cord with a UL-listed strain relief through the hole
provided in the cabinet near the terminal block.
A strain relief must be used. Do not loosen the nuts already installed on the terminal block. Be sure they are
tight. Use a 3/8” (1cm) deep well socket.
9. Connect the Water Inlet Hose. For instructions, go to Connecting the
Inlet Hose on page
10. To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it must
be level. To level the dryer, follow the lettered steps below:
a. Using a level, check if the dryer is level side to side and then front
to back.
b. If the dryer is not level, adjust the leveling feet on the bottom of
the dryer until the washer is level side to side and back to front.
Turning the feet clockwise retracts the feet. Turning the feet
clockwise loosens and extends them.
To set the dryer to the same height as the washer, fully
retract the leveling feet by turning them counterclockwise,
then loosen the feet by turning them clockwise. Once
the dryer is the same height as the washer, follow the
directions above to level the dryer.
Leveling feet
Level
Retract fullyThen loosen
Adjust the leveling feet only as much as necessary to level the dryer. Extending the leveling
feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to vibrate.
11. Make sure all gas connections (on gas models), exhaust, and electrical connections are complete. Plug
in your dryer, and then check its operation by using the checklist below.
12. For GAS MODELS ONLY
The burner may not ignite initially due to air in the gas line. Allowing your dryer to operate on a heat
setting will purge the line. If the gas does not ignite within 5 minutes, turn your dryer off and wait 5
minutes. Be sure the gas supply to your dryer has been turned on. To confirm gas ignition, check the
exhaust for heat.
The dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly.
The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped.
You have used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal duct material, not plastic flexible duct.
The dryer is level and is sitting firmly on the floor.
For gas models: The gas is turned on and there are no gas leaks.
Start your dryer to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts off.
Time Dry – Time Dry allows you to select the desired cycle time in minutes.
Turn the Cycle Selector dial to Time Dry, then press the Adjust Time up arrow
to set the drying time. Press the arrow repeatedly to scroll through the time
settings.
Quick Dry - Provides a 30 minute drying cycle.
Air Fluff (DV456*) – The Air Fluff cycle tumbles the load at room temperature
air.
Wrinkle Release – The Wrinkle Release cycle will release wrinkles from items
that are clean, dry, and only slightly wrinkled, such as clothes from a crowded
closet, suitcase or items that have been in the dryer too long after the cycle
has ended. Wrinkle Release can be used with any temperature selection.
The display window shows the estimated time remaining in the cycle after you
have pressed the Start/Pause button. The estimated time remaining may fl
uctuate as the cycle progresses.
Digital Graphic
2
Display
Dry Level
3
Selection Button
Temp Selection
4
Button
Time Selection
5
Button
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 complete, “End” will appear in the display panel until you push
the Start/Pause button or the Power button. If your dryer is paused during a
cycle, the indicator lights will blink until you press the Start/Pause button.
To select the dry level in the Normal, Heavy Duty, or other Sensor Dry cycles,
press the Dry Level button. An indicator light will illuminate next to the dryness
level you selected.
Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the settings. Larger or bulkier
loads may require the Very Dry or More Dry setting for complete dryness.
Damp Dry is designed to partially dry items. Use for items that lay flat or hang
to dry.
To select the temperature for the load, press the Temp button. An indicator
light will illuminate next to the temperature you selected. Press the button
repeatedly to scroll through the settings.
High – For sturdy cottons or those labeled Tumble Dry.
Medium – For permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons, or items
labeled Tumble Dry Medium.
Low – For heat sensitive items labeled Tumble Dry Low or Tumble Dry Warm.
Extra Low (DV456*) – Provides the lowest heated dry temperature possible.
When using Manual Dry cycles, you can adjust the drying time by pressing the
time selection button.
During the Sensory Dry cycle, the time light indicator is off because exact
drying times are determined by fluctuating humidity levels.
Adjust Time – You can add or subtract time from the automatically set times
in the Wrinkle Release cycle and the Manual Dry cycles (Time Dry, Quick Dry,
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.
Wrinkle Prevent -Wrinkle Prevent provides approximately 180 minutes
of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to reduce
wrinkling. Press the Wrinkle Prevent button to activate this feature.
The indicator light above the pad will illuminate when you select Wrinkle Prevent.
The load is dry and you can remove it at any time during the Wrinkle Prevent cycle.
Mixed Load Bell (DV456*) - This is an alarm that notifies you when the
average dry level of a mixed load with various types of cloth is damp dry
(80 % dried). When this level is reached, an alarm sounds for five (5) seconds.
After the alarm sounds, the dryer will continue to run until you turn it off or the
clothes reach the level of dryness you selected at the start of the cycle.
This function can only be selected in the Sensor Dry course, and the dry level
can only be selected from among Normal Dry, More Dry, and Very Dry.
Smart Care (DV456*)- Use this function to check if the Dryer is out of order
using your smart phone when the Dryer malfunctions. This function is set if
you press and hold the Mixed Load Bell key for 3 seconds within 10 seconds
of turning the power on or when an error occurs.
Press to pause and restart programs.
Choose your favorite cycle including cycle, temp, dry level option, etc. (See
page 27 for detail.)
Press once to turn your dryer on, press again to turn it off. If you turn
your dryer on and do not touch any buttons for 10 minutes, the power
automatically turns off.
A function to prevent children from playing with your dryer.
Setting/Releasing
If you want to set or release the Child Lock, press the Temp. and Time buttons simultaneously
for 3 seconds.
Child Lock Details
- You can set Child Lock while your dryer is running.
- Once you turn Child Lock on, no button, except for the Power button, will respond until you
release the Child Lock function.
- The Child Lock indicator will be lit.
If you have not released Child Lock, and then turned the dryer off and on, the Child Lock
function will still be on. To release Child Lock, follow the instructions above.
When other buttons, except for the Power button, do not respond, check the Child Lock
indicator. If Child Lock is on, follow the instructions above to turn Child Lock off.
DRUM LIGHT (ONLY DV456*)
Lights the dryer drum while the dryer is running.
Turning On and Off
Press and hold the Wrinkle Prevent button for 3 seconds or more.
You can turn the Drum Light on and off while your dryer is running and when it is
stopped. If you do not turn the Drum Light off 5 minutes after turning it on, the Drum Light
automatically turns off.
SIGNAL
When the cycle is complete, a chime will sound.
When you press and hold both the Dry Level and Temp buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more, the
chime will sound intermittently.
Adjust the volume of the chime or turn it off by pressing the Signal button.
Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the choices.
1. Users can only use this function when the product is turned on and in standby mode.
2. The My Cycle setting consists of a Save function and a Load function depending on how long the key is
held down.
- Holding the key down for 3 seconds or more: The My Cycle Save function (the option setting sound
is played)
- Holding the key down for less than 3 seconds: The My Cycle Load function (the level changing
sound is played.)
3. When configuring the My Cycle Load, and there is no saved course, the default course is set.
4. If the My Cycle key is held down, the My Cycle LED is turned on. (Only when the My Cycle LED exists.)
5. The items saved by the My Cycle function are the course, temperature and drying level.
6. If the My Cycle Save is configured, the currently configured course and option LEDs blink at 0.5 second
intervals for 3 seconds, and if the course and option settings are changed within those 3 seconds, the
LEDs remain on.
7. In the paused state, the My Cycle Save function cannot be configured and if the user tries to configure
the My Cycle Save function, an error sound is played.
8. If the My Cycle Load function is configured while the course and option LEDs blink due to the
configuration of My Cycle Save function, the LEDs stop blinking and remain on.
9. If a saved option key is pressed or the course is changed when configuring the My Cycle Save, the My
Cycle LED is turned off.
10. The My Cycle function is released when the product enters the exit cycle or is turned off.
SMART CARE (DV456*)
This function enables you to check the status of the washing machine using a smartphone.
1. To activate the Smart Care function, press the power button to turn the dryer on and then press and
hold the Mixed Load Bell button for 3 seconds. If you press a button other than the Mixed Load Bell
button after turning the dryer on, you will not be able to activate the Smart Care function.
2. If the Smart Care function is activated, the lamp over the Mixed Load Bell button blinks for 2 or
3 seconds and then the Smart Care indicator is lit on the display.
3. Run the Smart Care app on your smart phone.
4. You can only use the Smart Care function using a Samsung Galaxy mobile.
5. Focus the smart phone’s camera on the display panel of the washing machine.
6. If the smart phone’s camera is focused on the display panel of the washing machine, the result is
automatically recognized and the error type and countermeasures are displayed on the smart phone.
7. If an error occurs more than once, please manually enter the error code displayed on the display panel
of the washing machine into the Smart Care app.
Downloading the Smart Care app
• Galaxy S Users: To download the application, select the Samsung AppStore menu in the
Android Market (by pressing the Menu button in the Android Market) or connect to http://mobile.
kr.samsungmobile.com/apps and install Samsung AppStore.
• Galaxy S2 Users: To download the application, run SamsungApps on the home screen of the
smartphone and enter the Samsung AppStore.
02 operating instructions, tips
Using the application on the Galaxy S or S2 running android version 2.2 is recommended.
Precautions when using Smart Care
• If a lighting device (e.g. fluorescent or lamp) is reflected on the display panel of the washing
machine, the result on the display panel may not be recognized easily.
• If an error occurs more than once, please manually enter the error code displayed on the display
panel of the washing machine into the Smart Care app.
• If the angle of the smartphone camera and the display panel of the washing machine is incorrect,
the error may not be recognized properly.Please try to hold the smart phone at an angle to the
display panel as shown by the figure.
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.
The control panel finish may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain remover products.
Apply such products away from your dryer and wipe up any spills or overspray immediately.
TUMBLER
Remove any stains such as crayon, ink, or fabric dye (from new items such as towels or jeans) with an allpurpose cleaner.
Tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance.
Once these steps are followed, stains may still be visible, but should not transfer to subsequent loads.
POWDER COATED TUMBLER
To clean the powder coated tumbler, use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for
surfaces.
Remove the cleaner residue and dry with a clean cloth.
DRYER EXTERIOR
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
Protect the surface from sharp objects.
Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on the dryer. They can scratch or damage the
top cover of the dryer. Keep these items in the separately purchased pedestal or in a separate storage box.
The entire dryer has a high-gloss finish. Avoid scratching or damaging the surface when using the dryer.
DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEM
Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust system yearly to maintain optimum performance.
The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently to ensure proper operation.
Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special
items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as
a guide.