Samsung DC68-02836B User manual

Gas and Electric Dryer
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DV520AE*
DV520AG*
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2_ Features
features
1. Extra Large Capacity
Ultra drying capabilities are at your fingertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our
ultralarge 7.5 cu.ft. 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 difficult to remove when
washing with water, and also reduces wrinkles.
3. Sanitize Course
This course allows you to sanitize garments by permeating high temperature heat deep into
the fabric during the drying cycle. Use this course to keep your bedding and curtains clean.
When selecting this cycle, 99.9% of certain bacteria is eliminated through high temperature
heat. Use this cycle for clothing, bedding, towels, or other items needing sanitized. This
certification is conducted by NSF International, an independent third-party testing and
certification organization.
4. Various Drying Cycles & Fuzzy Logic Algorithm
Simply turn the Jog Dial to select one of the 13 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 50 minutes! Giving you time for more important things in life.
6. Energy Saving
Samsung dryers are super energy efficient. You can dry up to 3.31 pounds of laundry with
1kWh. Also, both the large capacity and Fuzzy Logic Control save energy by automatically
drying your clothes the most efficient way.
7. Easy Reversible Door
Our dryers will fit just about anywhere and without a door conflict. The direction of our easy
reversible door can be changed with just four screws.
NSF Protocol P154
Sanitization Performance of
Residential Clothes Dryers
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Features _3
8. Pedestal with Storage Drawers
An optional 15” pedestal is available to raise the dryer for easier loading and unloading. It
also offers a built-in storage drawer that can hold a 100 oz. bottle of detergent
9. Stacking (MODEL NO: SK-5A/XAC)
Samsung’s Washer and Dryer can be stacked to maximize usable space.
The dryer legs need to be removed to stack the Washer and Dryer. You can purchase an
optional stacking kit from you Samsung retailer.
10.4-way Vent (electric model only : DV520AE*)
Use the Side Vent Kit (Model : DV-1A/XAC) for venting directly on either side or on the bottom.
Follow instructions included with the kit.
<Pedestal with Storage Drawers> <Stacking>
Vent cap Elbow Duct Back-Left
Duct Back-Right Duct Front Duct Front-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 benefits and
features.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,
maintaining, or operating your dryer.
Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
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 fire, 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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safety instructions _5
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-
repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
10.Clean lint screen before or after each load.
11.Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like
materials.
12.Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
13.The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.
14.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.
WARNING
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6_ safety instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
safety instructions
• Clothesdryerinstallationmustbeperformedbyaqualiedinstaller.
• Installtheclothesdryeraccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructionsandlocalcodes.
• Donotinstallaclothesdryerwithexibleplasticventingmaterials.Ifexible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.
WARNING - Risk of Fire
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 (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-
like materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Heated foam rubber materials can,
under certain circumstances, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
What to do if you smell gas:
• 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redepartment.
• Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaqualiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthe
gas supplier.
WARNING
WARNING
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contents _7
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 specifically
recommended in the user-repair instructions and you understand and have the skills to
carry those out.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer
use by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the power cord into a receptacle
that is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See
installation instructions for 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 things.
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 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.
WARNING
WARNING
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8_ installing your dryer
contents
INSTALLING YOUR DRYER
9
9Unpacking 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 Connecting the inlet hose
18 Replacement parts and accessories
18 Installation
21 Final installation checklist
22 Dryer Exhaust Tips
23 Door Reversal
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS
24
24 Overview of the control panel
26 Child lock
27 Drum Light
27 Changing Language
27 My cycle
28 Rack Dry
29 Clean the lint filter
29 Load the dryer properly
29 Getting started
CARE AND CLEANING
30
30 Control Panel
30 Tumbler
30 Stainless Steel Tumbler
30 Dryer Exterior
30 Dryer Exhaust System
SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS
31
31 Special laundry tips
TROUBLESHOOTING
32
32 Check these points if your dryer…
34 Information codes
APPENDIX
35
35 Fabric care chart
36 Protecting the environment
36 Declaration of conformity
36 Specifications
37 Cycle chart
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installing your dryer _9
installing your dryer
UNPACKING YOUR DRYER
Unpack your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all of the items shown
below. If your Dryer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-
SAMSUNG(726-7864).
To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.
Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene,
etc.) well out of the reach of children.
SEE EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS
Parts supplied
“Y”-connector Short inlet hose Rubber Washer Long inlet hose
01 installing your dryer
WARNING
Control panel
Top Cover
Door
Frame Front
Filter
Duct Exhaust
Water Inlet
[ BACK ]
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10_ installing your dryer
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 electric dryers ( except for Canada).
• GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes.
• EHAUST SYSTEM - must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting.
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