Samsung DV306LEW/XAA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Gas and Electric Dryer Owner s Nlanual Register your product at www samsung com global register Code No DC68 02312A EN ...

Page 2: ...dsor unsafepracticesthat COULD resultin severepersonal injury or death Hazardsor unsafepracticesthat COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage Follow the information in this manual to mininize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near this or any other appliance WHAT TO...

Page 3: ...t 12 The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel 13 This appliance must be properly grounded Never plug the power cord into a receptacle that is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes See installation instructions for grounding this appliance 14 Do not sit on top of the dryen NOTE Because of continuing pr...

Page 4: ... FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST A 9 Dryer Exhaust Tips Aq 0 Door Reversal A 11 Operating instructions Tips B 1 OVERVIEW OFTHE CONTROL PANEL B 1 CHILD LOCK B 4 MY CYCLE B 4 Rack Dry B S CLEAN THE LINT FILTER B 6 LOAD THE DRYER PROPERLY B 6 GETTING STARTED B 6 Care and Cleaning C 1 Control Panel Cq Tumbler Cq StainlessSteelTumbler selectmodels Cq DryerExterior Cq DryerExhaust System Cq Special Laundry...

Page 5: ...or proper installation 1 GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required See Electrical Requirements 2 POWER CORD for electric dryers except Canada 3 GAS LINES if a gas dryer must meet national and local codes 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM must be rigid metal or flexible stiffwalled metal exhaust ducting See Exhaust Requirements panel Adjustable leg Pliers Level Cutting knife Screwdriver standard Pipewrench gas only Du...

Page 6: ...amper to prevent back drafts and entry of wildlife Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper The hood should have at least 12 inches 305 cm of clearance between the bottom of the hood and the ground or other obstruction The hood opening should point down Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet To avoid lint buildup do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well Do not exhaust u...

Page 7: ... use the accessory exhaust kit Instructions are included with the kit It s important to make sure the room has enough fresh air The dryer must be located where there is no airflow obstruction On gas dryers adequate clearance as noted on the data plate must be maintained to ensure adequate air for combustion and proper dryer operation THE DRYER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR STORED IN AN AREA WHERE ITWlL...

Page 8: ...curelyfastened to the mobile home structure using materialsthat will not support combustion Theexhaust duct may not terminate underneath the mobile home SeeExhausting section for more information EXHAUSTING Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from being blown into the room in the United States All dryers must be exhausted to the outside Only rigid or...

Page 9: ...ly upstream of your dryer s gas supply connection Your dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of the system DO NOT reuse old flexible metal gas lines Flexible gas lines must be design certified by the American Gas Association CGA in Canada NOTE Any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum gas As a courtesy m...

Page 10: ...on for Canada and local codes and ordinances GROUNDING Thisdryer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown the ground will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistancefor electrical current GASMODELS Your dryer hasa cord with an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug Theplug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that isproperly instal...

Page 11: ...ith three No 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals open end spade lugs with turned up ends or with tinned leads 1 sizeof the conductors and the type of cord 2 3 4 1 9 cm Ublisted strain relief Do not reusea power supply cord from an old dryer The power cord electric supply wiring must be retained at the dryer cabinet with a suitable Ublisted strain relie f Grounding throu...

Page 12: ...grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block A 4 WIRE SYSTEMCONNECTIONisrequired for new or remodeled construction mobile homes or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral If the 4 wire system isused the dryer flame cannot be grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block Referto the following instructions for 3 and 4 WIRESYSTEM CONNECTIONS Removethe terminal bloc...

Page 13: ...screws S Tighten strain relief screws 6 Insert tab of terminal block cover into your dryeKs rear panel slot Secure cover with hold down screw 1 External ground connector 2 Green or bare copper wire of power cord 3 3 4 in 1 9 cm UUlisted strain relief 4 Center silver colored terminal blockscrew 5 Grounding wire green yellow 6 Neutral wire white or center wire 6 With a level check your dryer and mak...

Page 14: ... ducts as straight as possible 4 Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually Don t let a poor exhaust system slow drying by 2 3 1 Restricting your dryer with a poor exhaust system 2 Using a plastic thin foil or non metal flexible duct 3 Using unnecessarily long duct runs with many elbows 4 Allowing cru...

Page 15: ... 3 Liftthedoorand removeffom dryer 4 Removetwo screws on the opposite side of door hinge 5 Removetwo screwson holder leven 6 Placethe door on the other side and reattach it to dryen 7 Reassemble holder lever 8 Reassemble the screws in the remaining holes SAMSUNG Dryer Owner s Manual A 11 ...

Page 16: ...l emp lime Sk_nal Wdnkle Prewt t 000 0 Dry Level Temp Time Signal Wrinkle Prevent 000o0 DI_ _vel T_mp Tille SigTtal Wrinkle P went 000 0 i kk_ _ril eRe Iiiii iress _i_ Fluff P_r_i _i _ _ __ _ sens_l _ly _ Ma ualDr_ f T _ rir kbR ase 60 CIs JdLo_k UP lfy Cycle j HeIVyDU_ C _ DR Level l_mp lime Signal Wr nkle Prevent 000_0 B 1 SAMSUNG Dryer Owner s Manual ...

Page 17: ... the Temp button An indicator light will illuminate next to the desired temperature Pressthe button repeatedly to scroll through the settings High For stu rdy cottons or those labeled Tu ruble Dry Medium For permanent press synthetics lightweight cottons or items labeled Tumble Dry Medium Medium Low For lower heat than Medium to dry synthetic or washable knit fabrics Low For heat sensitive items l...

Page 18: ...owels Dry loads such asbath towels Perm Press Dry wrinkle free cottons synthetic fabrics knits and permanent pressfa brits automatically The cycle minimizes wrinkling by providing a longer unheated cool down period at the end of the cycle DelJcates The Delicatescycle isdesigned to dry heat sensitiveitems at a low drying temperatu re Freshen Up This cycle removes odors and freshens garments Time Dr...

Page 19: ... Lock indicator MY CYCLE Lets you activate your customized cycle that includes Dry LeveI Temp Tir ne option etc By pushing the My Cycle button you activate the settings used during the previous My Cycle mode De fault Normal Cycle If My Cycle mode is activated My Cycle lamp will be lit You can select all options in My Cycle mode as fellows 1 Select cycle using Cycle Selector dial 2 After cycle sele...

Page 20: ...ime Dry cycle Select time according to moisture and weight of the items Start dryer It may be necessary to reset the timer if a longer drying time is needed SUGGESTED iTEMS Washable sweaters block to shape and layflat on rack Stuffed toys cotton or polyester fiberfilled Stuffed toys foam or rubber filled Foam rubber pillows Sneakers WARNING SUGGESTED TEMP SETTINGS Heat Low Extra Low Heat Low Extra...

Page 21: ...verloading restricts tumbling action resulting in uneven drying aswell asexcessivewrinkling of somefabrics GETTING STARTED 1 Load your dryer loosely DO NOToverload 2 Closethe door 3 Selectthe appropriate cycle and options for the load seepages B 2 B 3 4 Pressthe Cycle Selector dial S The dryer indicator light will illuminate 6 The estimated cycle time will appear in the display The time may fluctu...

Page 22: ...o remove any excess stain or cleaning substance Once these steps are done stains may still be visible but should not transfer to subsequent loads Stainless Steel Tumbler select models To clean the stainless steel tumbler use a damp cloth with a mild non abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces Remove the cleaner residue and dry with a clean cloth Dryer Exterior Clean with a soft damp...

Page 23: ...iapers Down filled Items Use the Normal cycle and the Low or Extra Low temperature jackets sleeping bags setting comforters etc Place a clean pair of sneakers in your dryer with the item to fluff the down comforters etc Adding a couple of dry towels shortens drying time and absorbs moisture Foam Rubber DO NOT dry on a heat setting Use the Air Fluff cycle no heat rug backs stuffed toys WARNING Dryi...

Page 24: ...load for objects such as coin s 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 Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation instruction It is normal for the dryer to hum from the high velocity of air moving through the dryer drum and exhaust system Seams pockets and other similarl...

Page 25: ...perature control Call for service See below problem OIF Door open sensing problem Call for service See below L U Door open error Be sure the door is latched shut If problem I_J When the door is open the dryer continues call for service See below will not operate For any codes not listed above call 1 800 726 7864 1 800 SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Dryer Owner s Manual E 2 ...

Page 26: ...ded Tumble Dry Cycle Normal Permanent Press Wrinkle Resistant Wrinkle Control Gentle Delicates Warm Cold Speciai instructions Line Dry Hang to Dry Drip Dry Dry Flat Heat Setting _ High _ Medium _ Low Any Heat O No Heat Air Iron Dry or Steam Temperatures _ High Medium f_ Low Dryclean 0 Dry Clean Do Not Dry Clean Warning Symbols for Laundering Do Not Wash Do NotWring _ _ Do Not Bleach Do Not Tumble ...

Page 27: ... a power source Remove the door so that animals and small children cannot get trapped inside the appliance DECLARATIONOF CONFORMITY This appliance complies with UL2158 SPECIFICATION TYPE DIMENSION WEIGHT HEATER RATING POWER CONSUMPTION Div Inches cm A Height 49 124 5 Width 30 25 77 0 FRONT LOADING DRYER Inches cm Div C Depth with 38 96 5 door open 90 2T 68 6 D Depth 56 8kg 5300W NO HEAT 268W HEATI...

Page 28: ...min 47 min 5 min 90 min Perm Press Medium Low Normal dry 34 min 24 min 10 min 90 min No change Delicates Low No change Normal dry 29 rain 24 min 5 min 90 min Extra Extra Low Normal dry 29 min 24 rain 5 rain 90 rain Delicates No change Manual Freshen Up High Nochange 30 min 25 rain 5 rain Dry Time Dry High 40 min 35 min 5 min Wrinkle Medium 25 min 20 min 5 min Release Air Fluff No change 20 rain 20...

Page 29: ...ed parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in norma...

Page 30: ...ICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURYTO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROPERTY ANDTO OTHERS ANDTHEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OFTHE USE MISUSE OR INABILITYTO USETHIS PRODUCT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTENDTO ANYONE OTHERTHAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT ISNONTRANSF...

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