Samsung DV90M8204AW Operating Instructions
Heat Pump Dryer
User manual
DV9*M82****/DV8*M82****
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Contents
Contents
Safety information 4
What you need to know about the safety instructions 4
Important safety symbols 4
Important safety precautions 5
Critical installation warnings 7
Critical usage warnings 9
Usage cautions 10
Critical cleaning warnings 11
Instructions about the WEEE 12
Installation 13
What’s included 13
Installation requirements 15
Dryer 17
Drain hose (if necessary) 18
Installation checklist 21
Before using the dryer 21
Operations 22
Control panel 22
Getting started 27
Special features 31
Samsung Smart Home 32
Maintenance 35
Control panel 35
Exterior 35
Drum 35
Lint lter 35
Water tank 37
Heat exchanger 38
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Troubleshooting 40
Checkpoints 40
Samsung Smart Home 41
Information codes 42
Appendix 43
Fabric care chart 43
Protecting the environment 44
Specication 45
Consumption data 46
Sheet of household tumble driers 47
Contents
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Safety information
Congratulations on your new Samsung dryer. This manual contains important 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 benets and features.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible
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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
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, death and/or
property damage.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTE
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
Read the instructions
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
As with any equipment that uses electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist.
To safely operate this appliance, familiarize yourself with its operation and exercise care
when using it.
WARNING - Risk of Fire
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualied technician.
• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
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Important safety precautions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
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with the appliance.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
5. The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.
6. For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet
must not obstruct the openings.
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7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
8. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied
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through an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the
utility.
9. The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
10. The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently, if applicable.
11. 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)
12. Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back ow
of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels,
including open res.
13. Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
14. 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.
15. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows tted with
foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
16. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specied
by the fabric softener instructions.
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17. The nal 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.
18. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
19. 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.
20. Exhaust air must not be discharged into a ue which is used for
exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
21. 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.
22. WARNING: The 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 a utility.
Heat pump model only: The instructions shall also include the
substance of the following:
WARNING: In the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
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keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Critical installation warnings
WARNING
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualied technician or service
company.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, re, an explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
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Safety information
Plug the power cord into a wall socket and use the socket for this appliance only. In
addition, do not use an extension cord.
• Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or extending the power
cord may result in electric shock or re.
• Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those of the
product specications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re. Failure Plug
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the power plug into the wall socket rmly.
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and
contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
• Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
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 suffocation.
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, re, an explosion, or problems with the product
• Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure
that it is in accordance with local and national codes.
Do not install or keep the product exposed to the outdoor elements.
Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similar qualied technician in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance should be positioned to be accessible to the power plug after installation.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord,
insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the
appliance.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
Do not pull the power cord, when unplugging the power plug.
• Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
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This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the power cord into a receptacle
that is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See
installation instructions for grounding this appliance.
Install this appliance in a location with solid, level oor.
• Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise or problems with the product.
Since an ingredient in hair spray may degrade the hydrophile property of the heat
exchanger so that dew may appear on the outer surface of the appliance when the cooling
operation is running, do not install the appliance in a beauty salon.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the
drain pipes are accessible.
Critical usage warnings
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 suffocation.
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 inammable materials such as gasoline, kerosene,
benzene, thinner, alcohol, etc.
• This may result in electric shock, re or explosion.
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Do not let pets chew or play with the dryer.
• This may result in electric shock or injury.
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.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
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When gas (city gas, propane gas, LP gas) leaks, do not touch this appliance or the power
cord, ventilate immediately.
• At this time, do not use the ventilating fan.
• A spark may cause an explosion or re.
Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless specically
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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, re, problems with the product, or injury.
The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
The use for business purposes qualies 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.
If the product generates strange noise, smells of something burning, or generates smoke,
immediately cut-off the power and contact the service center.
• Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock or re as a result.
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.
Usage cautions
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, 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, ngernails, etc.
• This may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not dry laundry containing forming rubber (latex) or similar rubber textures.
• If forming rubber is heated, it may start a re.
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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 re.
Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be dried are empty.
• Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause
extensive damage to the appliance.
Do not dry clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal (zippers, hooks and
eyelets, button-up covers).
If necessary, use the laundry net for small and lightweight laundry such as fabric tie belt ,
apron strings, and underwire bras which can dissolve or break during a cycle.
Recommend against using drying sheets to reduce static electricity as this could lead to
damage to your laundry and also potential damage to the appliance.
• This may result in damage to the laundry.
Do not use the dryer near dangerous powders such as coal dust, wheat our, etc.
• This may result in electric shock, re or an explosion.
Do not place inammable materials near the product.
• This may result in toxic gases from the product, damage to parts, electric shock, re or
an explosion.
• The appliance should not be placed behind lockable doors etc.
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Do not touch the rear side of the appliance during or immediately after drying is
complete.
• The appliance remains hot and may cause burns.
Contains uorinated greenhouse gases.
Hermetically sealed equipment.
Do not vent gases into the atmosphere.
Refrigerant (Type): R-134a (GWP = 1430)
Refrigerant (Charging): 0.37 kg, 0.529 tCO
2e
Critical cleaning warnings
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 discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or re.
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Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
Clean the lter case before and after using the dryer.
Clean the inside of the product on a regular basis by asking an authorized service
engineer.
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Clean the Heat Exchanger with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner once a month, Do not touch
the heat exchanger with your hand. Otherwise, it may cause an injury.
The interior of the dryer should be cleaned periodically by qualied service personnel.
Instructions about the WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment)
(Applicable in 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 ofce, 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.
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specic
regulatory obligations e.g. REACH visit: samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/
samsungelectronics/corporatecitizenship/data_corner.html
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Installation
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What’s included
Carefully unpack the dryer. Keep all packaging materials away from children. The parts
and location of parts shown below may differ from your dryer. Before installation, make
sure the dryer has all the parts listed here. If the dryer and/or parts are damaged or
missing, contact the nearest Samsung customer service center.
Dryer at a glance
Installation
01 Top cover 02 Water Tank
03 Lint lter 04 Heat exchanger
05 Levelling Leg 06 Door
07 Control Panel
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Accessories (supplied)
Hose guide Cable tie Hose connector
Installation
Accessories (not supplied)
(Part # SK-DH; SK-DA; SKK-
• The stacking kit allows the dryer to be stacked on top of a washer. Please note that the
• For stacking instructions with the dryer, see the installation manual included in the
• For information about model-specic availability of the stacking kit, see the installation
Long drain hose (2 m) User manual Rack Dry (applicable
models only)
Bracket-Stacking kit
DF)
NOTE
stacking kit can only be used with Samsung washers and dryers. To purchase a stacking
kit (Part # SK-DH; SK-DA; SKK-DF), contact a Samsung service center or local appliance
retailer. The stacking kit differs with the model.
stacking kit.
manual included in the stacking kit.
Stacking kit
(SKK-DD, SKK-DDX)
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Installation requirements
NOTE
This dryer must be installed by a qualied installer. If service is required due to poor or
faulty installation, it is considered the owner’s responsibility and may void the warranty.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
WARNING
• Do not plug the power cord into a wall outlet before the dryer is completely installed.
• Have two or more persons help move the dryer.
• Do not let children or pets play in, on, or around the dryer. Proper supervision is
necessary at all times.
• Keep all packaging materials away from children.
• Do not replace a damaged power cord or power plug yourself. Have Samsung or a
qualied service technician replace a damaged power cord or power plug.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the dryer. For any repairs, contact the
nearest Samsung service center.
• Remove the door/lids from all discarded appliances to avoid children from suffocating.
• If the dryer generates a strange noise, burning smells, or smoke, unplug the power plug
immediately and contact the nearest Samsung service center.
• Do not unplug the dryer while it is operating.
• Do not place ammable objects near the dryer.
Installation
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Installation
Location requirements
Select a level, well-constructed surface that will withstand vibrations. Select a location
where a grounded, 3-prong outlet is easily accessible.
• Install the dryer indoors only.
• Do not install the dryer in areas exposed to the weather.
• Do not install the dryer where the temperature may fall below 5 °C or rise above 35 °C.
• Do not install the dryer where gas may leak.
• Do not block the cooling grill’s air inlet located at the dryer front.
Alcove or closet installation
For alcove or closet installation, the dryer requires the following minimum clearances:
Installation
If installing the dryer with a washer, the front of the alcove or closet must have an
unobstructed air opening of at least 490 mm.
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Sides Top Front Rear
25 mm 25 mm 490 mm 51 mm
Electrical and grounding requirements
• The dryer requires an AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz electrical supply.
• The dryer must be properly grounded. If the dryer malfunctions or breaks down,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for
the electric current. The dryer comes with a power cord that has a 3-prong 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.
• If you have any questions regarding the electrical or grounding requirements, please
contact Samsung or a qualied electrician.
WARNING
• Plug into a grounded, 3-prong outlet.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, cord, or loose or damaged wall outlet.
• Do not use an adapter or an extension cord.
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor may result in electric
shock. If you are unsure if the dryer is properly grounded, check with a qualied
electrician.
• Do not modify the power plug, power cord, or power outlet in any way.
• Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
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