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User Manual
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
- Control panel
- Worktop
- Filter
- Door
- Exhaust duct
Operations
Feature panel
01 Cycle Selector | Press to select a desired cycle in the left-most panel. When a cycle is selected, the cycle indicator lights up.
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02 Digital Graphic Display | Displays all cycle information, including the cycle time, information code, and operating status. |
03 Dry Level | Press Dry Level to select a dry level from the options available. The corresponding indicator turns on.
NOTE This option is not available with: STEAM SANITIZE, ACTIVE WEAR, TIME DRY, QUICK DRY, AIR FLUFF, REFRESH, and WRINKLE AWAY. |
04 Temp. | Press Temp. to change the temperature of the current cycle.
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05 Time | Press Time to select a drying time for the selected cycle. This is available only with TIME DRY, QUICK DRY, AIR FLUFF, and WRINKLE AWAY. |
06 Eco Dry | This function is available with NORMAL and TIME DRY. With the Eco Dry activated, drying takes a longer time but the power consumption is reduced. The drying time can be extended by up to 3 times depending on the temperature and load. The Eco Dry function is enabled by default. |
07 Mixed Load Bell | The Mixed Load Bell notifies you when the average dry level in a load is damp dry (80 % dried). This lets you take items that you don’t want fully dried or that dry quickly out of the dryer early while letting others continue to dry. You can select this option in all Sensor Dry cycle except for AIR FLUFF, ACTIVE WEAR, TIME DRY, QUICK DRY, REFRESH, WRINKLE AWAY, and STEAM SANITIZE. Available dry levels are Normal Dry, More Dry, and Very Dry. |
08 Anti Static | Reduces static electricity that occurs from clothing friction. This is done by spraying steam in a later stage of the drying cycle. NOTE The Anti Static function is only available with NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, PERM PRESS, DELICATES, and TIME DRY. |
09 Wrinkle Prevent | Wrinkle Prevent provides approximately 180 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to reduce wrinkling. Press Wrinkle Prevent to activate this feature. The load is dry and can be removed at any time during the Wrinkle Prevent cycle. |
10 My Cycle | Choose your favorite cycle including the cycle time, temperature, and dry level. See “My Cycle” for details. |
11 Adjust Time | You can change the set time for the selected cycle. This is available only with TIME DRY, QUICK DRY, AIR FLUFF, and WRINKLE AWAY. To change the cycle time, press Adjust Time or Adjust Timeuntil the desired time is displayed. |
12 Smart Control (Elec.) / Smart Monitor (Gas) | After connecting the upper dryer to your home network using the Samsung Smart Home app, you can control the dryer remotely. When started, the Smart Control indicator blinks and the top door locks. The dryer enters waiting mode and waits for remote commands. |
13 POWER | Press to turn on/turn off the dryer. |
14 START/PAUSE (Hold To Start) | Press and hold to start operation, or press to stop operation. |
NOTE Extremely tangled items finished by the washer may degrade the drying efficiency or cause the door to open. We recommend that you untangle the items before drying. Do not put objects on the dryer, especially on the feature panel
Simple steps to start
- Press POWER to turn on the dryer.
- Press to select a cycle in the left-most panel.
- Change the cycle settings (Dry Level, Temp. and Time) as necessary.
- Optionally, you can activate options available by pressing the relevant button (Anti Static, Mixed Load Bell, Wrinkle Prevent, and/or Eco Dry).
- Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer indicator turns on with an estimated cycle time on the display.
To change the cycle during operation
- Press START/PAUSE to stop operation.
- Select a different cycle.
- Press and hold START/PAUSE to start new cycle.
Cycle overview
Sensor Dry
Cycle | Description |
NORMAL | For most fabrics including cottons and linens. If NORMAL is selected, the Eco Dry function is enabled by default. For more information, see Eco Dry in the “Feature panel“ section. |
HEAVY DUTY | For drying items made out of heavy fabrics, such as jeans, corduroys, or work clothes, with high temperature heat. |
PERM PRESS | Dry wrinkle-free cottons, synthetic fabrics, knits, and permanent press fabrics automatically. |
BEDDING | For bulky items such as blankets, sheets, and comforters. |
DELICATES | For heat-sensitive items at a low drying temperature. |
ACTIVE WEAR | For exercise wear and outdoor wear such as sports jerseys, training pants, water-repellent jackets, and other performance clothing. Thick fabrics like a zipper or velcro closure of a jacket, or training socks may not be completely dried. |
Steam Dry
Cycle | Description |
REFRESH | Use to smooth out wrinkles and reduce odors in loads of one to four items. With this cycle selected, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. Confirm that the laundry load is dry. |
WRINKLE AWAY | For best results, load 2-3 items at once. You can extend the drying time by a minimum of 20 minutes, depending on the item type or load. Confirm that the laundry load is dry. |
STEAM SANITIZE | Use to sanitize items by applying steam and high-temperature heat to the fabric. This cycle can make items soft and reduce smells. Confirm that the laundry load is wet or partially wet. |
Manual Dry
Cycle | Description |
TIME DRY | You can specify a cycle time in minutes. If TIME DRY is selected, the Eco Dry function is enabled by default. For more information, see Eco Dry in the “Feature panel“ section. |
QUICK DRY | A quick drying cycle running for 30 minutes |
AIR FLUFF | Tumbles the load in room temperature air. |
Drying guide
The best way to dry items is to follow the instructions on the care label. If no drying instructions are provided, see the following table for reference.
Cycle | Description |
Bedspreads & Comforters | Follow the care label instructions or dry using BEDDING.
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Blankets | Use NORMAL and dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action. • Make sure blankets are is thoroughly dry before using or storing. |
Curtains & Draperies | Use PERM PRESS and the Medium temperature setting to help minimize wrinkling. • Dry curtains and draperies in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible after the cycle is complete. |
Cloth Diapers | Use NORMAL and the Medium temperature setting for soft, fluffy diapers. |
Down–filled Items (jackets, sleeping bags, comforters, etc.) | Use NORMAL and the Medium temperature setting. • Add a couple of dry towels to absorb moisture and shorten drying time. |
Foam Rubber (rug backs, stuffed toys, shoulder pads, etc.) | Do not dry on a heat setting. Use AIR FLUFF. WARNING Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or cause a fire. |
Pillows | Use NORMAL.
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Plastics (shower curtains, outdoor furniture covers, etc.) | Use AIR FLUFF or TIME DRY and the Low or Extra Low temperature settings depending on the care label instructions. |
Special features
Child Lock
Child Lock prevents children from playing with the dryer. When Child Lock is activated, all buttons except for the POWER button are disabled.
To activate/deactivate Child Lock, simultaneously press and hold Dry Level and Temp. for 3 seconds.
NOTE
Once Child Lock is activated, it will remain active even after you restart the dryer. If other buttons, except for the POWER button, do not respond, check the Child Lock indicator. If the indicator is on, follow the instructions above to turn Child Lock off.
Drum Light
To turn on the drum light while the dryer is running, press and hold Time for 3 seconds.
NOTE
After 2 minutes of inactivity, the drum light automatically turns off.
To turn off the dryer’s notification beeps and melodies, press and hold Anti Static for 3 seconds.
To unmute the dryer, press and hold Anti Static again for 3 seconds.
NOTE
This function remains active even after you restart the dryer.
My Cycle
You can create your own cycle that contains your preferred settings and use it at your convenience.
- Press My Cycle to select a cycle. The cycle indicator turns on.
- Set or change the settings (Dry Level, Temp., Time, etc) and/or options as necessary. Each corresponding indicator blinks.
- Press and hold My Cycle for 3 seconds. The dryer stores the selected cycle with its settings.
To use My Cycle at a later time, simply press My Cycle.
NOTE
Wrinkle Prevent is not available with My Cycle.
Smart Care
If the dryer displays an information code, you can use Smart Care to check the status of the dryer on a smartphone. To use Smart Care, you must have the Samsung Smart Care app installed on your smartphone.
NOTE
If an information code appears on the dryer, follow these steps:
- Press and hold Wrinkle Prevent for 3 seconds to activate Smart Care. The Smart Care indicator turns on.
- Open the Smart Care app on your smartphone.
- Put the smartphone’s camera close to the display of the dryer. The app automatically recognizes the information code, and displays suggestions on your smartphone.
- If the smartphone fails to recognize the information code more than twice, type the information code manually into the Smart Care app.
CAUTION
- If light is reflected on the display of the dryer, the smartphone may not recognize the information code.
- If you hold the smartphone at an angle to the dryer’s display, the smartphone may not recognize the information code. For best results, hold the smartphone so that the front of the panel and the smartphone are parallel or nearly parallel.
- After you use this function, the dryer will delete the record of the information code from its code log
This product is a smart dryer that supports the Samsung Smart Home service. The EZ setup (network setting) takes time depending on your network condition. For more information, visit www.samsung.com.
Samsung Smart Home
Installation
Visit the Google Play Store, Galaxy Apps, or Apple App Store and search for “Samsung Smart Home”. Download and install the Samsung Smart Home app provided by Samsung Electronics to your smart device.
NOTE
- The Samsung Smart Home app is designed for Android 4.0 (ICS) or higher, or iOS 8.0 or higher, and is optimized for Samsung smartphones (Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series).
- On other devices, some functions may operate differently.
- For improved performance, the Samsung Smart Home app is subject to change without notice.
Registering a Samsung account
To use the Samsung Smart Home app you must first sign in to your Samsung account. If you don’t have a Samsung account select Register in the app, and then follow the onscreen instructions to create an account.
NOTE
- If you have a registered Samsung account, log into your Samsung account. If you have a Samsung smartphone, you can go to the Settings menu on your smartphone, select Accounts, and then sign in to your Samsung account. This will allow you to log in without additional authentication.
- For third-party smart phones, the app account must be the same as the Easy Setup account.
Getting started
With Samsung Smart Home, you can remotely control your dryer from your smart device. For improved performance, the content and design of the app is subject to change without notice.
- Launch the Samsung Smart Home App on your smartphone.
- If ‘Dryer’ is not listed, tap Add Device > Select other device > Dryer on the app screen.
- Press and hold Smart Control on your dryer’s control panel for more than 5 seconds until the ‘AP’ message appears on the display.
- When the device registration is complete, set the Smart Control available on your dryer. Now you can remotely control your dryer.
- For gas models, the Dryer app only serves as a monitoring device. You cannot manipulate any of the controls available on the app.
Maintenance
Vent sensor
The dryer features a vent sensor that detects and notifies you when it is time to clean the ductwork. The indicator lets you know the status of the duct.
If the dryer is in the Level 2 state, the indicator blinks for 3 hours after the completion of the current cycle. If you press POWER or open the door, the dryer powers off immediately.
NOTE
- For duct installation, see “Exhaust ducting guide”.
- The dryer may keep running even if the duct is clogged, but the drying time will be extended.
- If the indicator turns on for the first time and is solid (not blinking), check and clean the lint filter and/or duct.
- If the indicator turns on again later, it is because the duct is installed or connected with some restrictions (it’s too long or has too many bends). This is not a system failure. However, drying time may be extended or the drying performance may be degraded.
Cleaning
Feature panel
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
- Do not spray liquid cleaning agents directly on the display of the dryer.
- Some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain removers may damage the feature panel.
- When using liquid cleaning agents, apply them to the cleaning cloth. Do not apply them directly to the dryer. Wipe up any spills or overspray immediately.
Tumbler
- Remove any stains from the tumbler with an all-purpose cleaner.
Tumble old towels or rags to remove any remaining stains or cleaning substances. Stains may still be visible, but will not affect subsequent loads.
Stainless steel tumbler
To clean the stainless steel tumbler, use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for easily marred surfaces. Remove cleaner residue and dry with a clean cloth.
Dryer exterior
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
- Protect the surface from sharp objects.
- Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent container on the dryer. They can scratch or damage the top cover of the dryer.
- The dryer has a high-gloss finish on the entire surface. Be careful not to scratch or damage the surface.
Exhaust system
- Check and clean the exhaust system on a yearly or regular basis to maintain optimum performance.
- The external exhaust hood must be cleaned more frequently to ensure a proper air flow.
Troubleshooting
Checkpoints
If the dryer operates abnormally, first check the list of problems in the table below and try the suggested actions
Problem | Action |
Does not run. |
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Does not heat. |
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Does not dry. |
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Is noisy. |
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Dries unevenly. |
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Has odors. |
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Lint on clothes. |
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Information codes
If the dryer fails to operate, you may see an information code on the display panel. To determine what you should do, check the list of codes in the table below, and then try the suggested actions.
Code | Action |
dC | Operating the dryer with the door open.
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FC | Invalid power source frequency • Try restarting the cycle. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. |
AC | Electronic control problem (Invalid Communication). • Contact a Samsung service center. |
HC | High temperature heating check
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9C1 | The electronic control needs to be checked.
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tC | The Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high.
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tC5 | The Thermistor2 resistance is very low or high.
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dF | Incorrect door switch. • Contact a Samsung service center. |
If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a Samsung service center.
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