Installation - Samsung DV3C6BGW/XAA Owner's Manual

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1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for installation.Consider installing the dryer and
washer side-by-side,to allow accessto gas,electrical, and exhaust connections.
Lay two of the carton cushion-tops on the floocTi p your dryer on its side soit will lay across both
cushion-tops.
2. Setyour dryer back in an upright position.
3. Review the Exhausting section before installing the exhaust system.Install the ductwork from your
dryer to the exhaust hood.The crimped end of the duct sections must point away from your dryer.
DO NOTuse sheet metal screws when assembling ducting.These joints should be taped.
Never use plastic flexible exhaust material
Tip for tight installations:install a section of exhaust system to your dryer before putting it in place.
Use duct tape to secure this section to your dryer, but do not cover louvers in dryer cabinet.
4. Review Electrical Requirements section.
BEFORE OPERATING ORTESTING, follow the grounding instructions in the Grounding section.
U,S,MODELS:
IMPORTANT - All U.S.models are produced for a 3-WIRESYSTEMCONNECTION.
The dryer flame is grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block.
A 4-WIRE SYSTEMCONNECTION is required for new or remodeled construction, mobile homes,
or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral. If the 4-wire system is used, the dryer
flame cannot be grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. Referto the following
instructions for 3- and 4-WIRESYSTEM CONNECTIONS.
Remove the terminal block cover plate.
Insert the power cord with a ULdistedstrain relief through the hole provided in the cabinet near
the terminal block.
NOTE:A strain relief must be used.
Do not loosen the nuts already installed on the terminal block. Besure they are tight.
Usea 3/8"(1cm) deep well socket.
5. Review Gas Requirements section.
Remove the pipe thread protective cap.
Apply pipe joint compound or about 1 1/2 wraps of Teflon tape over all threaded connections.
NOTE: P ipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum gas.
Connect the gas supply to your dryer.
An additional fitting is required to connect the 3/4"(1.9 cm) female thread end of a flexible
connector to the 3/8"(1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer.
Securely tighten the gas line fitting over threads.
Turn on the gas supply. Check all gas connections for leaks using a soap solution.
If bubbles appear,tighten the connections and recheck.
DO NOT use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
A-8 SAMSUNG Dryer Owner's Manual