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User Manual
- User Manual - (English, Spanish)
- Before you start
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
Table of contents
Owner's Guide Dryer
Before you start
Here are a few things you should know before starting your dryer.
Sort and load
- Put one wash load in the dryer at a time.
- Do not mix heavy and lightweight items together.
- To improve drying efficiency for one or two items, add a dry towel to the load.
- For best results, untangle items before inserting them into the dryer. Tangled items may degrade the drying efficiency or cause the door to open.
- Overloading reduces the tumbling performance, resulting in uneven drying and wrinkling.
- Unless recommended on the care label, do not dry woolens or fiberglass items.
- Avoid drying unwashed items.
- Do not dry items soiled with oil, alcohol, gasoline, etc.
Functional prerequisite
Lint filter
To prevent a risk of fire, make sure to clean the lint filter before or after every load.
- Turn off the dryer.
- Open the door and pull out the lint filter (A) from inside the drum.
- Remove the lint, and then clean the lint filter.
- 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.
Rack Dry (applicable models only)
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:
- Insert the drying rack (A) inside the tumbler with the filter handle to the front.
- 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.
- Put items to dry on the rack. Make sure to leave space between the items for air flow.
- Press Rack Dry or other Cycle Setting according to rack drying suggestions below, then select the drying time.
- When the items are dry, remove the them from the dryer, and then remove the drying rack.
Drying rack drying suggestions
WARNING
- Make sure to unpack the drying rack before using it. Otherwise, the dryer can be damaged or its performance diminished.
- Drying foam rubber, plastic, or rubber on a heat setting may damage the items and create a fire hazard.
Operations
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the “Safety information” before operating this appliance.
Control panel
DVE(G)52A5****
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.
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Simple steps to start
- Press Power to turn the dryer on.
- Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle.
- Change the cycle settings (Dryness, Temp., and Time) as necessary.
- Select desired options as necessary.
- Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
To change the cycle during operation
- Press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to stop operation.
- Select a different cycle, and repeat steps 2-4 above if necessary.
- Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start) again to start the new cycle.
Cycle overview
Standard Cycles
Manual Dry
You can change the drying settings manually to your preference.
Steam Cycles
Use steam to reduce wrinkling and odors on items.
Cycle chart
NOTE
For best results, follow the load size recommendations for each dry cycle.
- Large load: Fill the drum to about 3/4 full. Do not add items over this level as they need to tumble freely.
- Medium load : Fill the drum to about 1/2 full.
- Small load : Fill the drum with 3-5 items, not more than 1/4 full.
NOTE
: factory setting, : can be selected
DVE(G)55A7**** models
DVE(G)52A5**** models
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 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 |
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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 (WRINKLE- CARE, WRINKLE RELEASE). |
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Water drips from the nozzle when STEAM CARE starts. |
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Sprayed water is not visible during STEAM CARE. |
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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 |
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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 Thermistor 1 resistance is very low or high.
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tC5 | The Thermistor 2 resistance is very low or high.
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dF | Incorrect door switch.
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3C | The PBA needs to be checked.
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If any information code keeps appearing on the display, contact a Samsung service center.
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