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User Manual
- User Manual - (English, French, Spanish)
- SPEC SHEET - (English)
- What’s included
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
Table of contents
User 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 parts, contact a local Samsung customer center or the retailer.
- Worktop
- Control panel
- Lint filter
- Door
- Exhaust duct
Operations
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire. electric shock. or injury. read the “Safety information” before operating this appliance.
Control panel
01. Cycle Selector
Turn the Cycle Selector to select the desired cycle. The indicator by the cycle name lights up.
• Steam Cycles: The dryer sprays water into the drum to
• Manual Dry: The drying time is fixed.
02. Digital Graphic Display
Displays all cycle information. including the cycle time. information code. and operating status.
03. Dryness
Press to select a dry level. You can select from 5 different options (Less to More). Please refer to following recommendations to select the appropriate dryness.
• For larger or bulkier loads. select More for complete dryness.
• For items that needs to lay flat or hang to dry. use Less to
NOTE This option is not available with REFRESH. STEAM SANITIZE, ACTIVEWEAR. TIME DRY. QUICK DRY. and AIR FLUFF.
04. Temp.
Temperature can only be adjusted in TIME DRY cycle.
Press to change the temperature of the current cycle. You can select from 5 different options (Low to High). Please select the appropriate temperature depending on the items in the load.
• High: For sturdy cottons or those labeled Tumble Dry.
• Medium: For permanent press. synthetics. lightweight cottons.
• Low: For heat sensitive items labeled Tumble Dry Low
05. Time
Press Time to select a drying time for the selected cycle. This is available only with TIME DRY. QUICK DRY. and AIR FLUFF.
This button is not available for Sensor Dry cycles because exact drying times are determined by fluctuating humidity levels.
06. 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.
07. Eco Dry
This function is available with NORMAL and TIME DRY. With the Eco Dry activated. drying takes a longer time but power consumption is reduced.
The drying time can be extended by up to 3 times normal depending on the temperature and load. The Eco Dry function is enabled by default.
08. Damp Alert
This alert is available for all Sensor Dry cycles except for ACTIVEWEAR. Available dry levels are Normal. More. and Extra.
If a load contains mixed fabrics. the Damp Alert indicator blinks when average dryness of the items in the load is 80 % dry. 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.
09. Drum Light (DVE(G)45R6300* models only)
Press to turn the interior lamp on or off. The lamp stays lit for 2 minutes after it has turned on. regardless of whether the power is on or off or the door is open or closed. and then turns off automatically.
10. Adjust Time
You can change the set time for the selected cycle. This is available only with TIME DRY. QUICK DRY. and AIR FLUFF. To change the cycle time. press Adjust Time or Adjust Time
11. Smart Control (DVE45R6300* models only) / Smart Monitor (DVG45R6300* models only)
After connecting the Tumble Dryer to your home network using the SmartThings app. you can control or monitor the dryer remotely. When started. the Smart Control (Smart Monitor) indicator blinks. The dryer enters waiting mode and waits for remote commands.
12 Power Press to turn on/turn off the dryer.
13 Start/Pause (Hold to Start) Press and hold to start operation or press to stop operation.
NOTE
Do not take extremely tangled items from your washer and put them into the dryer. They can degrade the drying efficiency of the dryer or cause the door to open. We recommend that you untangle the items before putting them into the dryer. Also. do not put objects on the dryer. especially on the control panel.
CAUTION
Do not spray water directly onto the control panel. This may cause a system failure.
Icon description
Sensor Dry | This icon appears when the dryer operates the cycle which senses the internal humidity to determine the drying time. | |
Filter Check | This icon displays after every load as a reminder to clean the lint filter. Clean the lint filter before every cycle and make sure the filter is properly inserted before starting a cycle. | |
Vent Sensor (DVE(G)45R6300* models only) | 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. | |
Steam | This icon appears when the dryer is in steam process. The dryer sprays water into the drum to deodorize clothes and reduce static electricity and wrinkles. | |
Child Lock | This icon indicates that Child Lock is on. For more information on Child Lock. | |
Alarm Off | This icon indicates that the alarm is off. For more information on Alarm Off. | |
Wi-Fi (DVE(G)45R6300* models only) | This icon indicates that the dryer is connected to Wi-Fi. |
Simple steps to start
1. Press Power to turn the dryer on.
2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle.
3. Change the cycle settings (Dryness. Temp. and Time) as necessary.
4. Select desired options as necessary.
5. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
To change the cycle during operation
1. Press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to stop operation.
2. Select a different cycle. and repeat steps 2-4 above if necessary.
3. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start) again to start the new cycle.
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 Dryness 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.
Alarm Off
You can turn the alarm on or off. When the alarm is off, the melody of cycle completion and the power-off beep will not sound. However, the other sounds stay active.
- Press and hold Drum Light for 3 seconds to turn the alarm on or off.
- Your setting will be retained even after you turn off the dryer. You can turn the alarm back on by pressing and holding the same button for 3 seconds
Smart Care
To enable this function, you must first download the SmartThings app at the Play Store or the App Store and install it on a mobile device featuring a camera function. The Smart Care function has been optimized for Galaxy & iPhone series (applicable models only).
- When the dryer detects an issue to check, an information code appears on the display. To enter Smart Care mode, press and hold Wrinkle Prevent for 3 seconds.
- The dryer starts the self-diagnosis procedure and displays an information code if a problem is detected.
- Run the SmartThings app on your mobile device, and then tap Smart Care.
- Put the mobile device close to the dryer’s display so that the smartphone camera and the dryer face each other. The app automatically recognizes the information code.
- When the information code is recognized correctly, the app provides detailed information about the problem with applicable solutions.
NOTE
- The function name, Smart Care, may differ depending on the language.
- If light is reflected off the dryer’s display, the app may fail to recognize the information code.
- If the app fails to recognize the information code, you can enter the code manually in the app.
Maintenance
Keep the dryer clean for best performance and to lengthen its life cycle.
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
Control panel
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
- Do not spray liquid cleaning agents directly onto the dryer display.
- Some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain removers may damage the control 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.
Drum
- Remove any stains from the drum with an all-purpose cleaner.
- Tumble old towels or rags to remove any remaining stains or cleaning substances. Stains may be still visible but will not affect subsequent loads.
Powder coated drum
To clean the powder coated drum, 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 regular basis to maintain optimum performance.
- The external exhaust hood must be cleaned 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 PREVENT (WRINKLECARE, WRINKLE RELEASE). |
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Water drips from the nozzle when STEAM CARE starts. | This is steam condensation. The dripping water will stop after a short time. |
Sprayed water is not visible during STEAM CARE. | Sprayed water is difficult to see when the door is closed. |
Extended time. | Sensor Dry automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts the dryer off when the selected dryness level is reached. The drying time can change according to the type and amount of laundry. See the cycle chart for reference. |
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.
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FC |
Invalid power source frequency.
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AC |
Electronic control problem (Invalid Communication).
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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.
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