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Gas and Electric Dryer
user manual
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DV5471A*
DV5451A*
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2_ Features
features
1. Extra Large Capacity
Ultra drying capabilities are at your fi ngertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our
ultralarge 7.4cu.ft(DV5471A*), 7.3cu.ft(DV5451A*) capacity dryer circulates more air through
your clothes, drying them faster, for a wrinkle-free result.
2. Steam Cycle
This cycle sprays a small amount of water into the dryer drum after several minutes of
tumbling with heat. It reduces bad odors from clothing that are diffi cult to remove when
washing with water, and also reduces wrinkles.
3. 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 certifi ed by NSF
International, an independent third-party testing and certifi cation organization.
4. Various Drying Cycles & Fuzzy Logic Algorithm
Simply turn the Jog Dial to select one of the 13(DV5471A*), 11(DV5451A*) 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.
5. 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.
6. Energy Saving
Samsung dryers are super energy effi cient. 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 effi cient way.
NSF Protocol P154
Sanitization Performance of
Residential Clothes Dryers
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7. Easy Reversible Door
The direction of our reversible door can be changed easily.
8. 4-way Vent (electric model only : DV5471AE*,DV5451AE*)
You can install the exhaust vent in the following four (4) positions: back, either side, bottom.
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4_ safety instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury
or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury
when using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:
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.
Call the service center for help.
Note
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.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
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 fl ammable 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 fl ammable substance, such
as vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil, fl ammable chemicals, thinner, etc., or anything
containing wax or chemicals, such as mops and cleaning cloths. Flammable substances
may cause the fabric to catch fi re by itself.
4. Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable 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
specifi cally recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-
repair 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
qualifi ed 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 fi re.
WARNING
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6_ safety instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
safety instructions
• 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.
WARNING - Risk of Fire
To reduce the risk of fi re or explosion:
• Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other fl ammable or explosive substances. They
emit vapors that could ignite or explode. Any material that has been in contact with a
cleaning solvent or fl ammable liquids or solids should not be placed in the dryer until all
traces of these fl ammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.
There are many highly fl ammable 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 fi re by spontaneous combustion.
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 fi re department.
• Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING
WARNING
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 qualifi ed 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.
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.
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 signifi cant 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 fi re. Piling, stacking, or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat
from escaping and can create a fi re 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.
WARNING
WARNING
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8_ Contents
contents
INSTALLING YOUR DRYER
9
9 Unpacking your dryer
10 Basic requirments
11 Ducting requirements
12 Important to installer
12 Location considerations
12 Alcove or closet installation
13 Mobile home installation
13 Exhausting
14 Gas requirements
14 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
installation instructions
15 Electrical requirements
15 Grounding
16 Electrical connections
17 Installation - General procedure
19 Final installation checklist
20 Connecting the inlet hose
22 Dryer Exhaust Tips
23 Door Reversal
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS
25
25 Overview of the control panel
28 Child lock
28 Drum Light
29 Rack Dry
30 Clean the lint fi lter
30 Load the dryer properly
30 Getting started
CARE AND CLEANING
31
31 Control Panel
31 Tumbler
31 Staines Steeltumbler (DV5471A*)/Powder
Coated Tumbler (DV5451A*)
31 Dryer Exterior
31 Dryer Exhaust System
SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS
32
32 Special laundry tips
TROUBLESHOOTING
33
33 Check these points if your dryer…
34 Information codes
APPENDIX
35
35 Fabric care chart
36 Protecting the environment
36 Declaration of conformity
36 Specifi cations
37 Cycle chart
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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
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
Parts supplied
“Y”-connector Short inlet hose Rubber Washer Long inlet hose
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WARNING
Top Cover
Control panel
Door
Frame Front
Filter
Duct Exhaust
Water Inlet
[ BACK ]
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installing your dryer
Tools needed
Pliers Cutting knife
Pipe wrench
(gas only)
Nut drivers
Level Phillips Screwdriver Duct tape Wrench
BASIC REQUIRMENTS
Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation
• A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements.
• A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except in Canada).
• GAS LINES (if installing a gas dryer). The gas lines must meet national and local codes.
• EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be rigid metal or fl exible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting.
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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 cause increased lint accumulation.
Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly.
• If a fl exible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff 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.
• Keep the exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
• Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
• Plastic fl exible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airfl ow, 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
the 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.
• 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.
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 being 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 suffocating.
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-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.
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.
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
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.
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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 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 fl oor.
Locate the dryer 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.
• The required exhaust duct is 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter.
• Use only those foil-type fl exible ducts, if any, specifi cally identifi ed 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, specifi cally identifi ed for use with the appliance
by the manufacturer.
• All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
• The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (102 mm) 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
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-fl ammable 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 qualifi ed 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 fl oor.
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 fl exible metal gas lines. Flexible gas lines must be design certifi ed by the American Gas
Association (CGA in Canada).
• Any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of any liquefi ed 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 fi tter. A “T” handle manual gas valve must be
installed in the gas supply line to your dryer. If a fl exible 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.
• 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
Wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel.
• Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualifi ed 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 fi t the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
• To prevent unnecessary risk of fi re, 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
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 fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
Never connect the 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.
Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer – if it doesn’t fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualifi ed 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.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the Grounding section.
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD.
Gas models – U.S. and Canada
A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker is
required.
Electric models – U.S. only
Most U.S. dryers require a 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. Some 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.
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Installation - General procedure
For proper installation, we recommend that you hire a qualifi ed 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 fl oor. Tip your dryer on its side so it
lies across both cushion-tops. Push the dryer so that it is near its fi nal 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
fl exible 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 Tefl on tape over all threaded connections.
The pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of any liquefi ed petroleum gas.
c. Connect the gas supply to your dryer. An additional fi tting is required to connect the 3/4” (1.9 cm)
female thread end of a fl exible connector to the 3/8” (1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer.
d. Securely tighten the gas line fi tting 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 fl ame to check for gas leaks.
f. Go to Step 6 on the next page
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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. Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw.
b. 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.
c. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten
screws.
d. Tighten the strain relief screws.
e. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer’s rear
panel slot.
f. Secure the cover with a hold-down screw.
g. BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in the Grounding section.
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.
We recommend using Ring terminals. If you use Strap terminals, please ensure you install
them perfectly.
8. Four Wire System instructions:
a. Remove the center terminal block screw.
b. Connect the ground wire (green or unwrapped) of the power cord
to the external ground conductor screw.
c. 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.
d. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
e. Tighten the strain relief screws.
f. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer’s rear
panel slot.
g. Secure the cover with a hold-down screw.
h. BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in the Grounding section.
We recommend using Ring terminals. If you use Strap terminals, please ensure you install
them perfectly.
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U.S. MODELS:
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.
Refer to the following instructions for 3- and 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS:
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.
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 on the next page.
12. For GAS MODELS ONLY- DV5471AG*, DV5451AG*:
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 confi rm gas ignition, check the
exhaust for heat.
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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 fl exible metal duct material, not plastic fl exible duct.
The dryer is level and is sitting fi rmly on the fl oor.
For gas models: The gas is turned on and there are no gas leaks.
Start your dryer to confi rm that it runs, heats, and shuts off.
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Leveling feet
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CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE
Method1 - Using the Y Connector and Long Hose
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old
hoses.
1. Turn off the cold water faucet.
2. If you have a washer water hose attached to the cold water
faucet, unscrew and remove the hose.
3. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the
“Y”connector to the cold water faucet. Turn by hand until
tight.
4. Attach the straight end of the long hose to the “Y’ connector.
Screw on the hose coupling by hand until it is tight.
5. Using pliers, tighten the hose coupling with an additional two
thirds turn.
Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.
6. Attach the angled end of the long hose to the fi ll valve at the
bottom of the dryer’s rear frame. Screw on the coupling by
hand until it is tight.
7. Using pliers, tighten the hose coupling with an additional two
thirds turn.
Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.
8.
Attach the washer hose to the other side of the “Y” connector. Screw on the hose coupling until
it is tight. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two thirds turn.
Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.
9. Turn the water faucet on.
10. Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucets, and hoses.
Duct Exhaust
Frame
(back)
Water Hose
Y-Connector
Water Hose
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Method2 - Using the Short Hose, Long Hose, and Y Connector
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old
hoses.
If the “Y” connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet, then you must use the
short hose.
1. Turn off the cold water faucet.
2. If you have a washer water hose attached to the cold water
faucet, unscrew and remove the hose.
3. Attach the short inlet hose to the cold water faucet. Screw
on the coupling by hand until it is tight.
4. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two
thirds turn.
Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.
5. Attach the ‘Y” connector to the stainless male end of the
small hose. Screw on the coupling by hand until it is tight.
6. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two
thirds turn.
Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.
7. Attach the angled end of the long hose to the fi ll valve at the
bottom of the dryer rear frame. Screw on the coupling by
hand until it is tight.
8. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two
thirds turn.
Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.
9. Turn the water faucet on.
10. Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucets, and hoses.
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Short hose
(Inlet to cold
water)
“Y’ connector
Long hose
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DRYER EXHAUST TIPS
Plastic or non-metal fl exible duct presents a potential fi re hazard.
1. Make sure your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air
easily.
2. Use 4” diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at
the dryer.
Never use lint-trapping screws.
3. Keep ducts as straight as possible.
4. Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer.
Be sure the vent fl ap opens and closes freely.
Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually.
Don’t let a poor exhaust system slow drying by:
1. Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.
2. Use a plastic, thin foil, or non-metal fl exible duct.
3. Use unnecessarily long ducts that have many
elbows.
4. Use crushed or clogged vent or ducts
WARNING
1 2
3 4
DUCT
TAPE
Wall
DUCT
EHAUST
Dryer
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DOOR REVERSAL
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the two hinge
screws from the door.
3. Remove the door by
lifting it.
11. Turn the Holder-Glass
upside down and remove
the 8 screws.
4. Remove the two screws from
the lever-holder and then remove
the screw on the opposite side
from the lever-holder.
5. Assemble the lever-holder using
the screws that were removed
from the lever-holder-in Step
4 and then fasten the screw
marked by the circle in the fi
gure to the opposite side from
the lever-holder.
12. Remove 2 Support-
Hinges and the Hinge-
Door
6. Remove the two screws
from the Frame-Front.
7. Fasten the screw into the
hole on the other side.
13. Remove the screw, insert
the removed screw into
the bottom hole, and then
fasten it.
8. Remove the 2 Cushion-
Cover(F)s from the
bottom.
14. Assemble the Support-
Hinges and the Hinge-
Door that you removed in
Step 12.
15. Fasten the 8 screws that
you removed in Step 11.
9. Remove the 15 screws. 16. Install 2 Guide-Holder
Glasses onto the other
side.
10. Remove the Holder-Glass. 17. Assemble the Holder-Glass
by sliding it so that the
upper hook is caught and
fasten the 15 screws that
you removed in Step 9.
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18. Install the 2 Cushion
Cover(F)s that you
removed in Step 8.
20. Remove the Cushion-
Cover(F). Failure to do
so may result in the
malfunction.
Store the removed
Cushion-Cover(F) in a
safe location. When you
change the direction in
which the door opens so
that the door opens to
the left, you have to install
the Cushion-Cover(F)
onto the door again.
19. Install the Lever-Door
onto the other side.
21. Install the door onto the
Frame-Front and fasten
the 2 screws that you
removed in Step 2.
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