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- What’s included
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- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
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Owner Manual Dryer
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
- Top cover
- Feature panel
- Door
- Filter
- Exhaust duct
Operations
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the “Safety information“ before operating this appliance.
Feature panel
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.
Indicators
Simple steps to start
- Press Power to turn on the dryer.
- Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle.
- Change the cycle settings (Dry Level, Temp., and Time) as necessary.
- Optionally, you can activate options available by pressing the relevant button (Adjust Time, Wrinkle Prevent and/or Mixed Load Bell).
- Press 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 Start/Pause again to start the new cycle.
Cycle overview
Sensor Dry
Sensor Dry cycles sense moisture in the load and stop the dryer when the load reaches the dryness level you have selected with Dry Level.
Manual Dry
You can change the drying settings manually to your preference.
Cycle 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.
WARNING
Do not dry:
- Fiberglass items (curtains, draperies, etc.)
- Woolens, unless recommended on the label
- Items spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oils
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 Time and Wrinkle Prevent 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 Dry Level for 3 seconds.
NOTE: After 2 minutes of inactivity, the drum light automatically turns off.
Sound On/Off
To turn off the dryer’s notification beeps and melodies, press and hold Temp. for 3 seconds.
To unmute the dryer, press and hold Temp. 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.
- Turn the Cycle Selector 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, 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: Smart Care is optimized for Samsung Galaxy and Apple iPhones. (Not compatible with some models).
Download the Samsung Smart Washer app from the Google Play Store or Apple App store (Search term: “Samsung Smart Washer/Dryer”), and install it on your smartphone.
If an information code appears on the dryer, follow these steps:
- Press and hold Mixed Load Bell for 3 seconds to activate Smart Care.
- 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.
Maintenance
Keep the dryer clean to prevent decreased performance and to lengthen its life.
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.
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 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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Items still wrinkled after WRINKLE RELEASE. |
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Extended time. |
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If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service center.
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.
|
FC |
Invalid power source frequency
|
AC |
Electronic control problem (Invalid Communication).
|
HC |
Invalid heating temperature when dryer is running.
|
9C1 |
The electronic control needs to be checked.
|
tC |
The thermistor resistance is very low or high.
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bC2 |
Invalid state of a button.
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dF |
Incorrect door switch.
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If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a Samsung service center.