Samsung DV203 SERIES Fast Track Troubleshooting

Models: DV203***
DV206*** DV209***
DV218*** DV219***
DV306*** DV316***
DV317*** DV326***
DV328*** DV337***
DV338*** DV3C6***
Display
do
FE
dF
hE or HE
bE
TOUCH UP PAINT, BLUE ONYX
TOUCH UP PAINT, IMPERIAL SILVER DH81-11981A
TOUCH UP PAINT, NEAT WHITE
TOUCH UP PAINT, STRATUS GRAY
TOUCH UP PAINT, TANGO RED
Do not use dryer to dry clothes which have traces of any flam-
mable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine
oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc., or anything containing
wax or chemicals, such as mops and cleaning cloths. Flamma-
ble substances may cause fabric to catch fire by itself.
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intended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience
and knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.
Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability for
injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet.
Samsung 'Dryer' Diagnostic Code Quick Guide
Description
Dryer Thermistor Short
Sensed
Dryer Thermistor Open
Sensed
Door Open
Power source frequency
Error
Door Circuit Failure
Heater Error
Button Error
DH81-11980A
DH81-11982A
DH81-11983A
DH81-11984A
Fast Track Troubleshooting
Publication # tsDV203 Creation Date 1/22/2010
Trigger
The Thermistor resistance is
very low.
The Thermistor resistance is
very high.
Running the dryer with door
open
Invalid power source Frequency Check for: Non Utility power supply
Invalid state for more than 256
milliseconds
Invalid heating Temp in running
the dryer
PCB key closed for 75 sec.
Electrical Dryers 240 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 Amps, 3
-wire or 4-wire installations
Gas Dryers 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 Amps, 3-wire
installations
Location consideration In the USA
•
All Dryers Must be vented to the outside.
•
Only rigid or flexible metal duct should be
used for venting.
Action Taken
Check for: Clogged lint screen,
Restricted vent system, Thermistor
resistance.
Check for: Clogged lint screen,
Restricted vent system, Thermistor
resistance.
Check for: Loose or open wire
terminals in Door Sense circuit.
Check for: Loose or open wire
terminals in Door Sense circuit.
Check for: Restricted vent system,
Thermistor resistance.
Check Display PCB for stuck button
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