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DVE(G)52M8650*
DC68-03170X-09_IB_DV8650M_EN.indd 1
2023-06-28
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  • Page 1 Dryer User manual DVE(G)52M8650* DC68-03170X-09_IB_DV8650M_EN.indd 1 2023-06-28 5:20:37...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Important safety precautions Warnings Cautions Installation requirements Key installation requirements Location considerations Ducting requirements Exhausting requirements Gas requirements Electrical requirements Installation What’s included Step-by-step installation Vent blockage test...
  • Page 3 Maintenance Cleaning Troubleshooting Checkpoints Information codes Specifications Fabric care chart Protecting the environment Specification sheet Cycle chart English 3 DC68-03170X-09_IB_DV8650M_EN.indd 3 2023-06-28 5:20:37...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung dryer. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take some time to read this manual to take full advantage of your dryer’s many benefits and features.
  • Page 5: California Proposition 65 Warning

    CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING - Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. •...
  • Page 6 Safety information 7. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving. 8. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. 9. Do not tamper with internal controls. 10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user- repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
  • Page 7: Warnings

    WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or explosion: • Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They emit vapors that could ignite or explode. Any material that has been in contact with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be placed in the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.
  • Page 8: Cautions

    Safety information Cautions CAUTION • Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or in front of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children and pets. • Before discarding or removing your dryer from service, remove the door to the drying compartment to prevent children or animals from becoming trapped inside.
  • Page 9 • Residual oil on clothing can ignite spontaneoulsy. The potential for spontaneous combustion increases when items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources such as your dryer can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire.
  • Page 10: Installation Requirements

    Installation requirements Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer, and keep this manual for future reference. 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.
  • Page 11: Ducting Requirements

    Ducting requirements Recommended Use only for short-run installation Weather hood type 4” (10.2 cm) 2.5” (6.4 cm) No. of 90° Rigid Rigid elbows 80 ft. (24.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m) 68 ft. (20.7 m) 62 ft. (18.9 m) 57 ft. (17.4 m) 51 ft.
  • Page 12: Exhausting Requirements

    Installation requirements Exhausting requirements The dryer must not be exhausted into a • If your existing ductwork is plastic, non- chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl metal, or combustible, replace it with space, or a concealed space of a building. metal.
  • Page 13: Gas Requirements

    Gas requirements WARNING • Your dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any • Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) pressure testing of the system. gases. • Do not reuse old flexible metal gas lines. •...
  • Page 14: Electrical Requirements

    Installation requirements Electrical requirements Grounding The wiring diagram is located on the plate under the control panel or rear frame. This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, the ground WARNING will reduce the risk of electrical shock by •...
  • Page 15 • If a power cord is not used and the WARNING electric dryer is to be permanently Risk of Electric Shock wired, the dryer must be connected to When local codes allow, you can connect a permanently grounded metal wiring the dryer’s electrical supply with a new system, or an equipment grounding power supply cord kit, marked for use with...
  • Page 16: Installation

    What’s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the dryer or the accessories, contact a local Samsung service center or the retailer. Dryer at a glance 01 Control panel...
  • Page 17 Accessories & tools (applicable models only) Accessories Y connector Water hose (Canadian elec. Short water hose models only) Required tools Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench Nut screwdriver (gas models only) Level Philips screwdriver Duct tape Wrench LPG-safe compound or Teflon Tape (for gas installation) WARNING Packing materials can be dangerous to children.
  • Page 18: Step-By-Step Installation

    Installation Step-by-step installation Make sure you have a qualified technician install the dryer. Step by step installation instructions start below. STEP 1 Install the exhaust system 1. Select a location and move the dryer to the site. For easy access, we recommend you install the dryer in the same location as your washer.
  • Page 19 STEP 3 Connect the electrical wiring First, read through the “Electrical requirements” section, and then follow these steps. 3-wire system 1. Loosen or remove the center terminal block. 2. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cable to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block.
  • Page 20 Installation 4-wire system 1. Remove the external ground connector’s screw, and connect the ground wire (green or unwrapped) of the power cable to the screw. CAUTION • To connect the ground wire to the neutral position without through F (N) contact A (cabinet ground), contact a technician.
  • Page 21 • Remove the terminal block cover plate. Insert the power cord with a UL-listed strain relief through the hole provided in the cabinet near the terminal block. • A strain relief must be used. Do not loosen the nuts already installed on the terminal block.
  • Page 22 Installation Using the short hose as an extension 1. Close the cold water tap. If you have a washer cold water hose attached to the cold water faucet, unscrew and remove the hose. Then, connect the short hose (B) to the cold water tap. Turn the coupling manually until it is tight.
  • Page 23 STEP 5 Level the dryer To ensure optimal performance, the dryer must be level. 1. Using a level (A), check if the dryer is level side to side and then front to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust the leveling feet (B) at the bottom of the dryer.
  • Page 24: Vent Blockage Test

    Installation STEP 6 Power on (Gas models) Make sure all gas connections, the exhaust line, and all wiring is connected correctly. Then, plug the power cord into a power source and check the dryer’s installation and operation using the final checklist in Step 7 below. STEP 7 Final Check When installation is complete, confirm that: •...
  • Page 25 3. The Vent Blockage Test starts immediately after pressing the START/PAUSE button. During the test, the number indicator makes a circle in 6 steps clockwise. The test takes about 2 minutes. Do not open the door during the test. 4. After 2 minutes, if the test has completed, the result is displayed and a tone is given. If status of the duct system is normal, “0”...
  • Page 26: Exhaust Ducting Guide

    Installation Exhaust ducting guide Ducting 1. Make sure the dryer is installed properly so the air exhausts freely. 2. Use 4-inch rigid metal ducts. Tape all joints including the dryer connection. Never use lint-trapping screws. 3. To facilitate the exhaust, keep the ducts as straight as possible. Cleaning Clean all old ducts before installing the dryer, and make sure the vent flap opens and closes freely.
  • Page 27 3. Remove the two screws from the lever holder, and then remove the holder cover. 4. Put the lever holder on the other side as shown, and then tighten the screws. Install the holder cover on the opposite side as shown. 5.
  • Page 28 Installation 7. Remove the glass holder, and switch the positions of: a. the hinge cover and the door handle. b. the hinge holder and the glass-guide holder 8. Remove the door lever, and then move it to the other side as shown. 9.
  • Page 29: Before You Start

    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 • Overloading reduces the tumbling time. action, resulting in uneven drying and •...
  • Page 30: Operations

    Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the “Safety information“ before operating this appliance. Feature panel The dryer lets you select a cycle from the left-most panel. This cycle panel consists of 3 sections and corresponding section buttons: Cycle 1, Cycle 2, and Cycle 3.
  • Page 31 Press Dry Level to select a dry level from the options available. The corresponding indicator turns on. • Larger or bulkier loads may require Very Dry or More Dry for complete dryness. • Damp Dry is designed to partially dry items. Use for items 03 Dry Level that lay flat or hang to dry.
  • Page 32 Operations Wrinkle Prevent provides approximately 180 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to 08 Wrinkle Prevent 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.
  • Page 33: Simple Steps To Start

    Simple steps to start 1. Press POWER to turn on the dryer. 2. Press to select a cycle in the left-most panel. 3. Change the cycle settings (Dry Level, Temp. and Time) as necessary. 4. Optionally, you can activate options available by pressing the relevant button (Anti Static, Eco Dry, Mixed Load Bell, and/or Wrinkle Prevent).
  • Page 34: Cycle Overview

    Operations Cycle overview Sensor Dry Cycle Description For most fabrics including cottons and linens. If NORMAL is NORMAL selected, the Eco Dry function is enabled by default. For more information, see Eco Dry in the “Feature panel“ section. For drying items made out of heavy fabrics, such as jeans, HEAVY DUTY corduroys, or work clothes, with high temperature heat.
  • Page 35 Manual Dry Cycle Description You can specify a cycle time in minutes. If TIME DRY is selected, TIME DRY the Eco Dry function is enabled by default. For more information, see Eco Dry in the “Feature panel“ section. QUICK DRY A quick drying cycle running for 30 minutes AIR FLUFF Tumbles the load in room temperature air.
  • Page 36: Drying Guide

    Operations Drying 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. Cycle Description Follow the care label instructions or dry using BEDDING. Bedspreads &...
  • Page 37: Special Features

    Special features Sound On/Off Child Lock To turn off the dryer’s notification beeps Child Lock prevents children from and melodies, press and hold l Mixed Load playing with the dryer. When Child Lock Bell for 3 seconds. is activated, all buttons except for the POWER button are disabled.
  • Page 38 To use Smart Care, you must have the • If you hold the smartphone at an angle Samsung Smart Care app installed on your to the dryer’s display, the smartphone smartphone. may not recognize the information NOTE code.
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Maintenance Keep the dryer clean to prevent decreased performance and to lengthen its life. 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.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Checkpoints If the dryer operates abnormally, first check the list of problems in the table below and try the suggested actions. Problem Action • Make sure the door is latched shut. • Make sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
  • Page 41 Problem Action • 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. Is noisy. •...
  • Page 42 Extended time. reached. The drying time can change according to the type and amount of laundry. See the cycle chart for reference. If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service center. English DC68-03170X-09_IB_DV8650M_EN.indd 42 2023-06-28 5:20:44...
  • Page 43: Information Codes

    • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. Incorrect door switch. • Contact a Samsung service center. If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a Samsung service center. English 43 DC68-03170X-09_IB_DV8650M_EN.indd 43 2023-06-28 5:20:44...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications Fabric care chart Bleach The following symbols provide garment care direction. The clothing care labels Any bleach (when needed) include symbols for drying, bleaching, Only non-chlorine (color-safe) ironing, and dry cleaning. The use of bleach (when needed) symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic Tumble dry and imported items.
  • Page 45: Protecting The Environment

    Iron dry or steam temperatures Dry-clean High Dry-clean Medium Do not dry-clean Line dry / Hang to dry Drip dry Warning symbols for laundering Dry flat Do not wash Do not wring Do not bleach Do not tumble dry No steam (added to iron) Do not iron Protecting the environment This appliance is manufactured from...
  • Page 46: Specification Sheet

    Specifications Specification sheet Type Front loading dryer Model DVE(G)52M8650* Capacity (Cu.ft) Product - inches (cm) 42.4 (107.7) A. Height Required for Installation - inches 44.4 Product - inches (cm) 27.0 (68.6) B. Width Required for Installation - inches 29.0 Product - inches (cm) 30.2 (76.8) C.
  • Page 47: Cycle Chart

    Cycle chart NOTE For best results, follow the load size recommendations for each dry cycle. • Large load: Fill the drum to about ¾ full. Do not add items over this level as they need to tumble freely. • Medium load : Fill the drum to about ½ full. •...
  • Page 48 Specifications NOTE • : factory setting, : can be selected Functions Temp. Control Cycle Time High Medium Extra Low NORMAL  HEAVY DUTY  PERM PRESS  BEDDING  DELICATES  REFRESH  WRINKLE AWAY   STEAM SANITIZE  ACTIVE WEAR ...
  • Page 49 If the product is located in an area where service by a SAMSUNG authorized servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or required to bring the product to a SAMSUNG authorized service center for service.
  • Page 50 Visits by an authorized servicer to explain product functions, maintenance or installation are not covered by this limited warranty. Please contact SAMSUNG at the number below for assistance with any of these issues. English DC68-03170X-09_IB_DV8650M_EN.indd 50...
  • Page 51 PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
  • Page 52 If service is not available, SAMSUNG may elect to provide transportation of the product to and from an authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair, replace, or refund this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above.
  • Page 53 God; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG that damage this product or result in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book;...
  • Page 54 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca/support (English) www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French) Visits by a Service Engineer to explain functions, maintenance or installation is not covered by warranty. Please contact your Samsung call agent for help with any of these issues. English DC68-03170X-09_IB_DV8650M_EN.indd 54 2023-06-28 5:20:48...
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  • Page 56 Scan this with your smartphone QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us/support www.samsung.com/ca/support (English) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French) DC68-03170X-09 DC68-03170X-09_IB_DV8650M_EN.indd 56 2023-06-28 5:20:48...

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