Samsung DV15K6500GV User manual

Dryer
User manual
DV15K6500GV
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Contents
English2
Contents
Safety information 4
What you need to know about the safety instructions 4
Important safety symbols 4
Important safety precautions 5
Installation requirements 12
Key installation requirements 12
Location considerations 12
Alcove or closet installations 13
Ducting requirements 16
Exhausting requirements 17
Gas requirements 18
Electrical requirements 19
Installation 20
What’s included 20
Step-by-step installation 22
Vent blockage test 25
Exhaust ducting guide 26
Door reversal 27
Before you start 30
Sort and load 30
Functional prerequisite 30
Rack Dry 31
Operations 33
Feature panel 33
Simple steps to start 36
Cycle overview 37
Drying guide 38
Special features 39
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Contents
English 3
Maintenance 40
Vent sensor 40
Cleaning 41
Troubleshooting 42
Checkpoints 42
Information codes 45
Specications 46
Fabric care chart 46
Protecting the environment 47
Specication sheet 48
Cycle chart 49
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Safety information
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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 benets and features.
What you need to know about the 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
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 qualied 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
with the appliance.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied 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.
7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
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8. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cut-out, this 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 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 specied
by the fabric softener instructions.
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.
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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,
keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
23. This appliance is intended to be used in household only and it is
not intended to be used such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- areas for communal use in blocks of ats or in launderettes.
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Critical installation warnings
WARNING
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualied technician or service
company.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, re, an explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
Plug the power cord into a wall socket that meets local electrical specications. Use the
socket for this appliance only, and 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 specications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re. Failure Plug
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 qualied 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.
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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.
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 inammable materials such as gasoline, kerosene,
benzene, thinner, alcohol, etc.
• This may result in electric shock, re or explosion.
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.
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Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
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 specically
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 qualies 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 dryed 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 inammable 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.
Do not touch the rear side of the appliance during or immediately after drying is
complete.
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 discolouration, deformation, damage, electric shock or re.
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.
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 qualied service personnel.
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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 exible 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 factory-
ready 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-ow
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 ammable 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
• The dryer must be exhausted to the
outside to reduce the risk of re when
installed in an alcove or closet.
• No other fuel-burning appliance should
be installed in the same closet as the
dryer.
• Place the dryer at least 18 in. (460 mm)
above the oor for garage installation.
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)
AA
B B
AC
E
D F
A1 in. (25 mm) D2 in. (50 mm)
B27 in. (686 mm) E32.4 in. (823 mm)
C17 in. (432 mm) F5.9 in. (150 mm)
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Installation with pedestal
A
C
E F
D
B
A38.7 in. (984 mm) D 53 in. (1345 mm)
B53.3 in. (1355 mm) E 32.4 in. (823 mm)
C27 in. (686 mm) F5.9 in. (150 mm)
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Installation with stacked washing machine and dryer
KJ
I
LHG
E
F
D
C
A
B
A3 in. (76 mm) G1 in. (25 mm)
B48 in2. (3100 mm2)H27 in. (686 mm)
C24 in2. (1550 mm2)I5.9 in. (150 mm)
D3 in. (76 mm) J3 in. (76 mm)
E6 in. (152 mm) K684 mm
F78.5 in. (1994 mm) L8.9 in. (226 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).
• Stacking (MODEL NO: SKK-7B)
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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Ducting requirements
Recommended Use only for short-run installation
Weather hood
type
4” (10.2 cm) 2.5” (6.4 cm)
No. of 90°
elbows Rigid Rigid
080 ft. (24.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m)
168 ft. (20.7 m) 62 ft. (18.9 m)
257 ft. (17.4 m) 51 ft. (15.5 m)
347 ft. (14.3 m) 41 ft. (12.5 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 exible plastic duct.
• Make sure to check for and remove all lint buildup from inside the existing ducts.
• Conrm 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 lter 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.
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Gas requirements
WARNING
• Use only natural or LP (liquid propane)
gases.
• The installation must be conformed
with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the national fuel gas
code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, latest
revision(for the UNITED STATES), or
with the natural gas and propane
installation code, CSA B149.1(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 qualied service technician. (LNG
models only)
You must check the burner of your
model and use the proper LP Kit
accordingly. To check the detail
information of the burner, open the
door and check the rating label location
on the door frame.
- 20,000 BTU: LPKIT-4/XAA (DC98-
04114A)
- 22,000 BTU: LPKIT-3/XAA (DC99-
00792A)
• 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 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 exible metal gas
lines. Flexible gas lines must be
designed and certied by the standard
for connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI
Z21.24 • CSA 6.10.
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 liqueed
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 tter. A “T” handle manual
gas valve must be installed in the gas
supply line to your dryer. If a exible gas
connector is used to install your dryer, the
connector can be no longer than 3’ (36”).
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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.
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
quali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 t the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualied
electrician.
• To prevent unnecessary risk of 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, 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 t the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualied electrician.
• Do not connect the ground wire to
plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot
water pipes.
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Installation
This dryer must be installed by a qualied 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
04
03
05
01 Worktop 02 Control panel 03 Filter
04 Door 05 Exhaust duct
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