Samsung DVG45N5300F/A3-00, DVG45N5300W/A3-00, DVG45N5300V/A3-00, DVE45N5300W/A3-00, DVE45N5300V/A3-00 Owner’s Manual

Dryer

User manual

DVE(G)45M5500*/DVE(G)45N5300*

Contents

Contents

Safety information

What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols

Important safety precautions Warnings

Cautions

Installation requirements

Key installation requirements

Location considerations

Alcove or closet installations

Ducting requirements

Exhausting requirements

Gas requirements

Electrical requirements

Installation

What’s included

Step-by-step installation

Vent blockage test

Exhaust ducting guide

Door reversal

Before you start

Sort and load

Functional prerequisite

Operations

Feature panel

Simple steps to start

Cycle overview

Drying guide

Special features

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Maintenance

Vent sensor (DVE(G)45M5500* models only) Cleaning

Troubleshooting

Checkpoints

Information codes

Specifications

Fabric care chart

Protecting the environment

Specification sheet

Cycle chart

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information Safety

Safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung dryer. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take some time to read this manual to take full advantage of your dryer’s many benefits and features.

What you need to know about the safety instructions

Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance. Please store the manual in a safe location close to the appliance for future reference. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.

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 and operating your dryer.

Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your dryer may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.

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.

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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 - Gas Appliances:

•State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only)

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

•Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to Proposition 65 listed substances, including but not limited to, benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, substances resulting from the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

WARNING - Risk of 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.

•Save these instructions.

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Safety information

Important safety precautions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, 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 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, paint 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 internal controls.

10.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service 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 rubberlike 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.

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	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.	Safety
	17.	This appliance must be grounded. See “Electrical requirements” and ”Grounding” in
		“Installation” section.	information
	18.	Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
		necessary when the appliance is used near children.
	19.	Do not insert your hand under the dryer.
		• This may result in injury.
	20.	Take care that children’s fingers are not caught in the door when closing it.
		• This may result in injury.
	21.	The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a
		risk of electric shock only during servicing.
		• Do not contact these parts while the appliance is energized.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:

•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 (which may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, ignite spontaneously.

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		Safety information
		WARNING - What to do if you smell gas:
	Safety	• Do not try to light any appliance.
		• Do not touch any electrical switch.
		• Do not turn on the appliance.
	information	• 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.
		Warnings
		WARNING
		• Ensure pockets are free of small, irregularly shaped hard objects and foreign material,
		i.e. coins, knives, pins, etc. These objects could damage your dryer.
		• Gas leaks may occur in your system, resulting in a dangerous situation.
		Cautions
		CAUTION
		• 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 the controls.
		• Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless
		specifically instructed to in the user-repair instructions and you have the
		understanding and skills to carry out the procedure.
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	• 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.	Safety
	• Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
	• Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust,	information
	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 or not in accordance with local and national codes. See
	the installation instructions for information about grounding this appliance.
	• Do not sit on top of the dryer.
	• Do not dry clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal or solid objects.
	• 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.

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Installation requirements

Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer and keep this manual for future reference.

WARNING

The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing.

Service personnel - Do not contact these parts while the appliance is energized.

Key installation requirements

•A grounded electrical outlet.

•A power cord for electric dryers (except in Canada).

•Gas lines (for gas models) that must meet national and local regulations.

•An exhaust system made of rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting.

WARNING

Remove the door from all discarded appliances to prevent a child from suffocating.

Location considerations

The dryer should be located where there is enough space at the front for loading the dryer, and enough space behind for the exhaust system. This dryer is factoryready for the rear exhaust option. To exhaust out the bottom, right or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. Instructions are included with the kit. Make sure

the room in which the dryer is located has enough fresh air. The dryer must be located where there are no air-flow obstructions. For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be maintained as noted on the data plate to ensure adequate air for combustion and the proper dryer operation.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. The dryer area must be kept clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. A dryer produces combustible lint. The area around the dryer should be kept lint-free.

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Alcove or closet installations

	WARNING	• No other fuel-burning appliance should
	• The dryer must be exhausted to the	be installed in the same closet as the
		dryer.
	outside to reduce the risk of fire when
	installed in an alcove or closet.

Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces:

Sides	1 in. (25 mm)	Rear	5.9 in. (150 mm)
Top	17 in. (432 mm)	Closet front	2 in. (51 mm)

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E

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A				B		B			A

D F

A	1 in. (25 mm)	D	2 in.	(50 mm)
B	27 in. (686 mm)	E	32.4 in. (823 mm)
C	17 in. (432 mm)	F	5 in.	(127 mm)

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Installation requirements

Undercounter installation

A
B	C	D

A	39 in. (991 mm)	C	27 in. (686 mm)
B	1 in. (25 mm)	D	1 in. (25 mm)

Installation with pedestal

D

A

B

C	E	F

A	38.7 in. (984 mm)	D	53 in. (1345 mm) to clear open door
B	53.3 in. (1355 mm)	E	32.4 in. (823 mm)
C	27 in. (686 mm)	F	5 in. (127 mm)

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Installation with stacked washing machine and dryer

A					E		I
		B

F

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D

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K

L

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3 in. (76 mm)

G

1 in. (25 mm)

B

48 in2. (3100 mm2)

H

27 in. (686 mm)

C

24 in2. (1550 mm2)

I

5 in. (127 mm)

D

3 in. (76 mm)

J

3 in. (76 mm)

E

6 in. (152 mm)

K

34.2 in. (869 mm)

F

78.5 in. (1994 mm)

L

8 in. (203 mm)

NOTE

The front of the closet must have two unobstructed air openings (B, C) for a combined minimum total area of 72 in² (465 cm²) with a minimum clearance of 3 in. (7.6 cm) at the top (A) and bottom (D).

External exhaust elbow requires additional space (L).

NOTE

Stacking (MODEL NO: SKK-7A)

Samsung’s Washer and Dryer can be stacked to maximize usable space. You can purchase an optional stacking kit from your Samsung retailer.

For details about stacking and compatible models, refer to the user manual included in the stacking kit you purchase.

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Installation requirements

Ducting requirements

		Recommended		Use only for short-run installation
	Weather hood
	type
		4” (10.2 cm)		2.5” (6.4 cm)
	No. of 90°	Rigid	Metallic	Rigid	Metallic
	elbows		flexible*		flexible*
	0	80 ft. (24.4 m)	41 ft. (12.4 m)	74 ft. (22.6 m)	33 ft. (10.1 m)
	1	68 ft. (20.7 m)	37 ft. (11.2 m)	62 ft. (18.9 m)	29 ft. (8.8 m)
	2	57 ft. (17.4 m)	33 ft. (10.1 m)	51 ft. (15.5 m)	25 ft. (7.6 m)
	3	47 ft. (14.3 m)	29 ft. (8.8 m)	41 ft. (12.5 m)	21 ft. (6.5 m)

NOTE

* Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or galvanized steel duct.

If you integrate the dryer’s vent system with an existing exhaust system:

•Make sure the exhaust system meets all applicable local, state, and national regulations.

•Verify you are not using flexible plastic duct.

•Make sure to check for and remove all lint buildup from inside the existing ducts.

•Confirm the duct is not kinked or crushed.

•Make sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.

Manometer measurements

The static pressure in any exhaust system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column or be less than 0. Note that these values are measured with the dryer running with a manometer presented to the exhaust duct that connects to the dryer. The dryer tumbler must be empty and lint filter clean.

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Exhausting requirements

The dryer must not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of a building. Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from being blown into the room.

In the United States and Canada

•All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.

•The required exhaust duct is 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.

•See “Ducting requirements” in the “Installation” section for the maximum duct length and number of bends that can be used.

•The total length of flexible metal duct must not exceed 7’ 10½” (2.4 m).

•Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fasteners that extend into the duct and catch lint.

•For the United States only: Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct. Use Subject

2158A.

Outside the United States and Canada

•Refer to the local codes.

WARNING

•You must exhaust the dryer to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when you install the dryer in an alcove or closet.

•Do not use a plastic or non-metal flexible duct.

•If your existing ductwork is plastic, nonmetal, 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.

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Installation requirements

Gas requirements

WARNING

•Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases.

•THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/ Z223.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR WITH THE CAN / CGA-B149 INSTALLATION CODES (FOR CANADA).

•Gas dryers are equipped with a burner vent for use with natural gas. If you plan to use your dryer with LP (liquid propane) gas, it must be converted for safe and proper performance by a qualified service technician.

•A 1/2” (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3/8” (1 cm) gas line on your dryer. The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off valve be installed within 6” of your dryer.

•Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be raised 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.

•Additionally, a 1/8” (0.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of your dryer’s gas supply connection.

•Your dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of the system.

•Do not reuse old flexible metal gas lines. Flexible gas lines must be design certified by the American Gas Association (CGA in Canada).

NOTE

•Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner. There is no constant burning pilot.

•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.

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”).

WARNING

•Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation.

•Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.

•Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector.

•Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Electrical requirements

The wiring diagram is located on the plate under the control panel or rear frame.

WARNING

•Improperly connecting the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. 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, in accordance 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 service 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 a 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’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

•Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.

Electric models

WARNING

•Your dryer has an optional cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. This cord is 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’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Installation requirements

•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 or lead on the dryer.

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. This cord is sold separately.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock

When local codes allow, you can connect the dryer’s electrical supply with a new power supply cord kit, marked for use with a dryer, that is U.L. listed and rated at a minimum of 120 / 240 volts, 30-amperes 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 supported at the dryer cabinet by 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 a 4-prong plug for a

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

-ampere receptacle.

NOTE

In Canada, you may not convert a dryer to

208 volts.

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Installation

This dryer must be installed by a qualified technician. The installer is responsible for connecting the dryer to the main power while observing the relevant safety regulations of your area.

What’s included

Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the dryer or the accessories, contact a local Samsung service center or the retailer.

Dryer at a glance

01

02

03

04

05

01 Worktop	02 Control panel	03 Filter
04 Door	05 Exhaust duct

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Accessories & tools

Provided accessories

Y connector	Water hose (Canadian elec.	Short water hose
	models only)

Required tools

Pliers	Cutting knife	Pipe wrench	Nut screwdriver
		(gas models only)

Level

Philips screwdriver

Duct tape

Wrench

WARNING

Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) out of children’s reach.

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Step-by-step installation

Make sure you have a qualified technician install the dryer. Step by step installation instructions start below.

STEP  1  Install the exhaust system

1.Select a location and move the dryer to the site. For easy access, we recommend you install the dryer in the same location as your washer.

2.To change the door direction, see “Door reversal”.

3.Install the exhaust system as instructed in the “Exhaust ducting guide” section.

NOTE

•To move the dryer easily, lay two of the carton cushions from the packaging on the floor. Tip the dryer on its side so it lies across both cushion-tops. Push the dryer so that it is near its final location, and then set the dryer upright.

•Secure room around the dryer to facilitate ducting and wiring.

STEP  2  Connect the gas line

First, read through the “Gas requirements” section, and follow these steps.

1.Remove the protective cap from the gas pipe.

2.Apply a LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)-safe compound or 1.5 wraps of Teflon tape to all threaded connections.

3.Connect the gas supply to the 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. Tighten up the fitting over all threads.

4.Turn on the gas supply, and check for any leaks using a soap solution. If a leak is found, tighten the connections and try again. DO NOT use an open flame to check for gas leaks.

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STEP  3  Connect the electrical wiring

First, read through the “Electrical requirements” section, and then follow these steps.

3-wire system

A.External ground connector

B.Neutral grounding wire (white)

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.

2.Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cable to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten the screws.

3.Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten the screws.

4.Tighten the strain relief screws.

5.Insert the terminal block cover into the rear panel of the dryer. Then, secure the cover with a hold-down screw.

CAUTION

•To convert from the 4-wire system to 3-wire system, connect the ground strap to the terminal block support to ground the dryer frame to the neutral conductor.

•Ring-type terminals are recommended. If using strap terminals, make sure they are tightened.

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4-wire system

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 (white)

F.Neutral wire (white or center wire)

WARNING

1.Remove the external ground connector’s screw, and connect the ground wire (green or unwrapped) of the power cable to the screw.

CAUTION

•To connect the ground wire to the neutral position without through contact A (cabinet ground), contact a technician. This is not user serviceable.

•Ring-type terminals are recommended. If using strap terminals, make sure they are tightened.

2.Loosen or remove the screws from the center terminal block.

3.Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) and ground wire (white) to the center screw of the terminal block. Tighten the screw.

4.Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. Tighten the screws.

5.Tighten the strain relief screws.

6.Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into the rear slot of the dryer. Secure the cover with a hold-down screw.

•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.

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•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” (1 cm) deep well socket.

STEP  4  Connect the water hose

The dryer must be connected to a cold water tap using the provided water hoses.

1. Close the cold water tap. If you have a washer cold water hose attached to

the cold water faucet, unscrew and

remove the hose. Then, connect the

female end of the Y connector to the

cold water tap.

2. Connect the straight end of the water hose to the Y connector. Tighten the hose coupling by hand.

3. Using pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn. Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.

4. Connect the angled end of the water hose to the filling valve at the bottom rear of the dryer. Turn the coupling by

hand until it is tight.

5. Using pliers, tighten the coupling an

additional two-thirds turn. Do not

overtighten. You can damage the

coupling.

6. If you detached the cold water hose from your washer, attach the hose to the open end of the Y connector,

tighten the coupling by hand until it is tight, and then, using a pliers, tighten an additional two-thirds turn.

7. Open the cold water tap, and then check for any leaks.

If the Y connector cannot be directly connected to the cold water tap, use the short hose as shown on the following page.

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Using the short hose as an extension

B

A

C

1.Close the cold water tap. If you have a washer cold water hose attached to the cold water faucet, unscrew and remove the hose. Then, connect the short hose (B) to the cold water tap. Turn the coupling by hand until it is tight.

2.Using pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn. Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.

3.Connect the Y connector (A) to the brass male end of the short hose. Turn the coupling by hand until it is tight.

4.Using pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn. Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.

5.Connect the angled end of the water hoses (C) to the filling valve at the bottom rear of the dryer. Turn the coupling by hand until it is tight.

6.Using pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn. Do not overtighten. You can damage the coupling.

7.If you detached the cold water hose from your washer, attach the hose to the free end of the Y connector,

tighten the coupling by hand until it is tight, and then, using a pliers, tighten an additional two-thirds turn.

8.Open the cold water tap, and then check for any leaks.

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STEP  5  Level the dryer

To ensure optimal performance, the dryer must be level.

A

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1.Using a level (A), check if the dryer is level side to side and then front to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust the leveling feet (B) at the bottom of the dryer. Then, check if the dryer is level again.

B

			NOTE
			• To set the dryer to the same height
			as your washer, fully retract (A)
			the leveling feet by turning them
	A	B	counterclockwise, then loosen (B)
			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.

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STEP  6  Power on (Gas models)

Make sure all gas connections, the exhaust line, and all wiring is connected correctly. Then, plug the power cord into a power source and check the dryer’s installation and operation using the final checklist in Step 7 below.

STEP  7  Final Check

When installation is complete, confirm that:

•The dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly.

•The exhaust ductwork is connected 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.

•The dryer starts, runs, heats, and shuts off properly.

For gas models:

•Gas is supplied properly with no leaks.

CAUTION

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.

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Vent blockage test

After the dryer is installed, start the Vent Blockage Test to check if the duct system is properly installed. The Vent Blockage Test automatically detects the status of the ducts and reports any blockage or problems. Proper ducting can reduce drying time and save energy.

NOTE

The Vent Blockage Test must run with the dryer in a cool state. If the dryer warms up after the installation check, run the AIR FLUFF cycle for several minutes to reduce its internal temperature.

Running the vent blockage test

1.Make sure the drum is empty, and then close the door.

(If there are any clothes or other items in the drum, the test will not give accurate results.)

2.Press the POWER button to turn the dryer on, then simultaneously press and hold the Adjust Time and Dry level buttons for 3 seconds. “InS” appears in the dryer’s display. (If you have started other procedures before the Vent Blockage Test, the dryer will not enter the Vent Blockage Test mode.)

3.Press the START/PAUSE button. The Vent Blockage Test starts immediately. During the test, the number indicator makes a circle in 6 clockwise steps. The test takes about 2 minutes. Do not open the door during the test.

4.After 2 minutes, when the test is complete, the results is displayed and the dryer sounds a tone.

If status of the duct system is normal, “0” appears and the dryer sounds a completion tone.

If the duct system can not exhaust properly, “CLg” appears and the dryer sounds an alarm tone.

If there are any other problems, an information code appears in the display. For information about the code, see Information codes section on page 47.

•To stop or cancel the Vent Blockage Test, press the POWER button to turn off your dryer.

•During the test, if “dc” appears in the display, make sure the door is closed. If “C1” is displayed, see if there is laundry inside drum. If there is, stop the test and remove it. Then, start the test again.

•The results remain on the display for about 5 minutes and then automatically turn off. You can turn the result off immediately by pressing the POWER button.

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NOTE

•During or after the test, the internal drum is hot. Use caution to prevent burns.

The Vent Blockage Test is used to check for problems to the current duct system when the dryer is installed for the first time.

•If the test result displays “CLg” (the duct system is blocked ), refer to the “Ducting requirements” section on page 14 and the “Exhaust ducting guide” section below, and then take proper measures to correct any problems.

If the test is suspended, it could result in incorrect results. Follow the proper procedures when testing the dryer.

•Even if the test result is normal (“0”), the duct system could be blocked slightly. Properly install all duct work according to the installation instructions in this manual.

Exhaust ducting guide

Ducting

1.Make sure the dryer is installed properly so the air exhausts freely.

2.Use 4-inch rigid metal ducts. Tape all joints including the dryer connection. Never use lint-trapping screws.

3.To facilitate the exhaust, keep the ducts as straight as possible.

Cleaning

Clean all old ducts before installing the dryer, and make sure the vent flap opens and closes freely. We recommend that you clean the exhaust system annually or on a regular basis.

WARNING

•To prevent fire, do not use plastic, thin-foil, or non-metal flexible ducts of any kind.

•Do not use a poor exhaust system because it slows down the dryer’s performance.

•Do not use excessively long ducts that have multiple elbows.

•Do not use crushed or clogged venting or ducts.

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Door reversal

Type 1

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1.It is recommended to put a soft rug on the floor to prevent scratches on the door.

2.Unplug the power cord.

3.Remove two door hinge screws.

4.Lift the door and remove it.

NOTE

There is a screw on the back side of the hinge that will support the door as you unscrew the hinge screws.

5.Remove the two screws that are above and below the cut-out in the frame front.

6.Remove the two screws above and below the lever holder on the opposite side of the door opening.

7.Remove the two screws that hold the lever holder in place, and then remove the lever holder.

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