Samsung DVG53BB8700 Series User manual

Dryer
User manual
DVE(G)53BB8900*/DVE(G)53BB8700*/DVE(G)46BB6700*/
DVE(G)46BG6500*
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Contents
Safety information 4
What you need to know about the safety instructions 4
Important safety symbols 4
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 7
Important safety precautions 8
Warnings 9
Cautions 9
Regulatory notice 11
FCC Notice 11
IC Notice 12
Open Source Announcement 13
Installation requirements 14
Key installation requirements 14
Location considerations 14
Ducting requirements 19
Exhausting requirements 20
Gas requirements 21
Electrical requirements 22
Installation 24
What’s included 24
Step-by-step installation 26
Vent blockage test 33
Exhaust ducting guide 35
Door reversal 35
Before you start 38
Initial setup 38
Sort and load 39
Functional prerequisite 39
Rack Dry (applicable models only) 40
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Operations 41
Control panel 41
Operating a cycle 43
Cycle overview 44
Options 46
Settings 49
Special features 51
Cycle chart 53
Drying guide 55
Maintenance 56
Cleaning 56
Troubleshooting 58
Checkpoints 58
Information codes 60
Specifications 62
Fabric care chart 62
Protecting the environment 63
Specification sheet 63
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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 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 forfuture 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 covervarious 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.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
Afterreading this manual, store it in a safe place forfuture 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.
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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 dryerwith 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.
• Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
• Save these instructions.
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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.
WARNING - Fire orexplosion hazard
• Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious
injury, death or property damage.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
near this or any other appliance.
• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
• Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
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WARNING - 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 fire department.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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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 tamperwith 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 user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
11. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
12. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
13. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
14. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
lint, dust, and dirt.
15. The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
16. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. To reduce the risk of fire due to
contaminated loads, the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down period). Avoid
stopping a tumble dryerbefore the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
17. This appliance must be grounded. See “Electrical requirements” and ”Grounding” in “Installation”
section.
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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 underthe 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.
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 orpets 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 tamperwith 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.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless the softener or product is
recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
• Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt.
• The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by 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 forinformation 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.
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• 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 dryerhot 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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Regulatory notice
FCC Notice
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired
operation.
For products sold in the US and Canadian markets, only channels 1–11 are available. You cannot select any
other channels.
FCC STATEMENT:
This equipment has been tested and found to complywithin the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna
• Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connecting the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV.
• Consulting the dealeror an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated so there is at least 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator
and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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IC Notice
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For products sold in the US and Canadian markets, only channels 1–11 are available. You cannot select any
other channels.
IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated so there is at least 8 inches (20 cm)
between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be colocated or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Open Source Announcement
The software included in this product contains open source software. You may obtain the complete
corresponding source code for a period of three years after the last shipment of this product by sending an
email to mailto:oss.r[email protected].
It is also possible to obtain the complete corresponding source code in a physical medium such as a CD-
ROM; a minimal charge will be required.
The following URL http://opensource.samsung.com/opensource/SMART_AT_051/seq/0 leads to the
download page of the source code made available and open source license information as related to this
product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.
NOTE
Hereby, Samsung Electronics, declares that the radio equipment type appliance is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet
address: The official Declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.samsung.com, go to Support >
Search Product Support and enter the model name.
Wi-Fi max transmitter power : 20 dBm at 2.412 GHz – 2.472 GHz
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Installation requirements
Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer and keep this manual for future
reference.
WARNING
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during
servicing.
Service Personnel - Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: Control board and
inlet valve.
Key installation requirements
• A grounded electrical outlet.
• A power cord forelectric 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 doorfrom 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-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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Dimensions
Type Front loading dryer
Models DVE(G)53BB8900*
DVE(G)53BB8700*
DVE(G)46BB6700*
DVE(G)46BG6500*
Dimensions
(in. (mm))
A. Overall height 38.7 (984) 38.7 (984)
B. Width 27.0 (686) 27.0 (686)
C. Depth with door open 53.1 (1348) 52.9 (1344)
D. Depth 31.4 (798) 31.3 (794)
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Clearance requirement
This clearance requirement is applicable for dryers only.
NOTE
• Forwasher's clearance requirement, see the washer's user manual.
• If the washer and dryer have different clearance requirements, use the one with the larger value.
Alcove orcloset installations
WARNING
• The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire 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 floorfor garage installation.
Minimum clearance forstable operation:
Sides Top Rear Front
1 in. (25 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) 1 in. (25 mm)
If both the washer and a dryer are installed in the same location, the front of the alcove or closet must have
two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum total area of 72 in.2(465 cm2).
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Undercounter installation
BC
A
A39.6 in. (1006 mm)
B1 in. (25 mm)
C1 in. (25 mm)
Pedestal installation
A4 in. (102 mm)
B6 in. (152 mm)
C52.8 in. (1341 mm)
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This clearance requirement is applicable for washer and dryer pair installation.
Side by side installation Stacked installation
B
A1 in. (25 mm)
B* 4 in. (102 mm)
C
DVE(G)53BB8900*/DVE(G)53BB8700* : 2 in. (50 mm)
DVE(G)46BB6700* : 3.9 in. (100 mm)
DVE(G)46BG6500* : 5.1 in. (129 mm)
D6 in. (152 mm)
EDVE(G)53BB8900*/DVE(G)53BB8700*/DVE(G)46BB6700* : 77.6 in. (1971 mm)
DVE(G)46BG6500* : 78.5 in. (1994 mm)
(B*): This clearance requirement only applies to the dryer. Forwasher's clearance requirement, see the
washer's user manual.
Minimum space (B*) of 4” is required for best dryer performance. In case of insufficient space for duct
installation, properly sized vent kit is needed.
NOTE
Stacking (DVE(G)53BB8900*/DVE(G)53BB8700*/DVE(G)46BB6700* : SKK-9MC*, DVE(G)46BG6500* :
SKK-8MC)
Many of Samsung's washers and dryers 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
Weather hood type
Recommended Use only for short-run
installation
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.
• Verifyyou 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, ora 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’ 101/2” (2.4 m).
• Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fasteners that extend into the duct and catch lint.
• Forthe 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, non-metal, 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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