User manual Electric Dryer
Here are a few things you should know before starting your dryer.
Lint filter
To prevent a risk of fire, make sure to clean the lint filter before or after every load.
1. Turn off the dryer.
2. Open the door and pull out the lint filter (A) from inside the drum.
3. Remove the lint, and then clean the lint filter.
4. Reinsert the lint filter, and then close the door.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.
• Do not use a damaged or broken lint filter. This may reduce performance and/or cause fire.
Some models come with a drying rack which is inserted into the drum at the factory. If your model came with a drying rack, remove the rack from the drum before you use the dryer for the first time. To remove the rack, pull the rack straight up, and then take it out of the drum. Remove the drying rack from its packaging and store the rack for later use.
If a drying rack is not provided, you can purchase it at a local Samsung service center. (Part Code : DC93-00374H) To use the drying rack, follow these steps:
1. Insert the drying rack (A) inside the tumbler with the filter handle to the front.
2. Insert the rear legs of the drying rack into the recessed areas of the rear wall, and then press down the middle of the drying rack to secure it in place.
3. Put items to dry on the rack. Make sure to leave space between the items for air flow.
4. Press Rack Dry or other Cycle Setting according to rack drying suggestions below, then select the drying time.
5. When the items are dry, remove the them from the dryer, and then remove the drying rack.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the “Safety information” before operating this appliance.
DVE(G)55A7****
DVE(G)52A5****
| 01 Cycle Selector | Turn the Cycle Selector to select a desired cycle. When a cycle is selected, the cycle indicator lights up. • Steam Cycles: The dryer sprays water into the drum to deodorize clothes and reduce static electricity and wrinkles. • 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 partially dry items. 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, or items labeled Tumble Dry Medium. • Low: For heat sensitive items labeled Tumble Dry Low or Tumble Dry Warm. Provides the lowest heated drying temperature possible. |
| 05 Time | Press to adjust the drying time for the Manual Dry cycles. This is not available with the Sensor Dry cycles because the dryer determines the drying time by sensing the current moisture level of the load. |
| 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 (DVE(G)55A7**** models only) 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. |
| 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 | 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 in the Manual Dry cycles. (QUICK DRY, TIME DRY, and AIR FLUFF) To change the cycle time, press ∧ or ∨ until the desired time is displayed. |
| 11 Smart Control | 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 to start or 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)55A7**** 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, see page 52. |
 | Alarm Off | This icon indicates that the alarm is off. For more information on Alarm Off, see page 52. |
 | Wi-Fi | This icon indicates that the dryer is connected to Wi-Fi. |
To change the cycle during operation
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).
NOTE
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.
Control panel
Drum
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
Exhaust system
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. | • Make sure the door is latched shut. • Make sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet. • Check your home’s circuit breakers or fuses. • Press or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start) again if the door is opened during a cycle. • Clean the lint filter. |
| Does not heat. | • Check your home’s circuit breakers or fuses. • Some cycles do not require heating. Check the selected cycle again. • For a gas dryer, make sure the gas supply is on. • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • The dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the cycle. • Turn off the Eco Dry option for the NORMAL or TIME DRY cycles. When the Eco Dry option is on, the dryer performs an air dry process in the beginning of the cycle to reduce energy consumption. The air dry process does not use heated air, so you may feel that the dryer is not being heated, but this is normal. |
Problem | Action |
Does not dry. | • Check all of the above, plus... • Make sure the exhaust hood outside your home can open and close freely. • Check the exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected and cleaned annually. • Use a 4” rigid metal exhaust duct. • Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load. • Dry heavy items and light weight items separately. • Large, bulky items, such as blankets or comforters, may require repositioning to ensure even drying. • Make sure that your washer is draining properly and extracting adequate water from the load. • The load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels and restart the dryer. • The load may be too large to tumble properly. Remove some items and restart the dryer. • Clean the lint filter. |
Is noisy. | • Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, etc. Remove promptly. • It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on and off during the drying cycle. • Make sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation instructions. • It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air moving through the dryer drum, fan, or exhaust system. |
Dries unevenly. | • Seams, pockets, and other similarly heavy areas may not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. This is normal. You can choose a higher dryness level or a cycle that involves a higher dryness level. • If one heavy item is dried with a light weight load, such as one towel with sheets, it is possible that the heavy item will not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. • For the best drying results, dry heavy items and light weight items separately. |
Problem | Action |
Has odors. | • Household odors from paint, varnish, strong cleaners, etc. may enter the dryer with the surrounding room air. This is normal as the dryer draws the air from the room, heats it, pulls it through the tumbler, and exhausts it outside. • When these odors linger in the air, completely ventilate the room before using the dryer. • Use a cycle featuring the Refresh function. If odors persist, wash and dry the item again. • Use the REFRESH cycle. If odors persist, wash and dry the items again. |
Lint on clothes. | • Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. For clothes that naturally build up lint, clean the filter during the cycle. • Some fabrics are lint producers (for example, a fuzzy white cotton towel) and they must be dried separately from clothes that are lint trappers (for example, a pair of black linen pants). • Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying. • Check pockets thoroughly before drying, then dry clothes. • Remove lint inside the drum before drying. |
Items still wrinkled after WRINKLE PREVENT (WRINKLE-CARE, WRINKLE RELEASE). | • Small loads of 1 to 4 items work best. • Load fewer items. Load similar-type items. • Take out the items immediately after drying is complete. |
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 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. • Make sure the door is properly closed. • Make sure laundry is not caught in the door. |
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 • Clean the lint filter. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. (enter the line test mode) |
9C1 | The electronic control needs to be checked. • Check if power cord is connected properly. • Check if the electrical outlet is working properly. • If the information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. |
tC | The Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high. • Check for a clogged lint screen • Check if the vent system is restricted. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. |
tC5 | The Thermistor2 resistance is very low or high. • Check for a clogged lint screen. • Check if the vent system is restricted. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. |
dF | Incorrect door switch. • Contact a Samsung service center. |
3C | The PBA needs to be checked. • Unplug the power plug and contact a Samsung service center. |
If any information code keeps appearing on the display, contact a Samsung service center.
Reference file: Samsung DVE55A7700V/A3 7.4 Cu. Ft. Smart Electric Dryer
Additionally, the document applies to other Samsung models: DVE(G)55A7700*, DVE(G)55A7300*, DVE(G)52A5500*, DVE55A7700V
