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- Page 1 Dryer User manual DVE(G)45M5500* DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 1 12/26/2016 11:01:56 AM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols Important safety precautions Warnings Cautions Installation requirements Key installation requirements Location considerations Alcove or closet installations Ducting requirements Exhausting requirements Gas requirements Electrical requirements Installation What’s included Step-by-step installation Vent blockage test... - Page 3 Maintenance Vent sensor Cleaning Troubleshooting Checkpoints Information codes Specifications Fabric care chart Protecting the environment Specification sheet Cycle chart English 3 DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 3 12/26/2016 11:01:57 AM...
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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 These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Read all instructions before using the appliance. As with any equipment that uses electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist. To safely operate this appliance, familiarize yourself with its operation and exercise care when using it.
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Page 6: Important Safety Precautions
Safety information Important safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. - Page 7 16. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. 17. This appliance must be grounded. See “Electrical requirements” and ”Grounding” in “Installation”...
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Page 8: Warnings
Safety information WARNING - What to do if you smell gas: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not turn on the appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. •... - Page 9 • Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless the softener or product is recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. • Clean the lint screen before or after each load. •...
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Page 10: Installation Requirements
Installation requirements Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer and keep this manual for future reference. WARNING The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel - Do not contact these parts while the appliance is energized. -
Page 11: Alcove Or Closet Installations
Alcove or closet installations WARNING • No other fuel-burning appliance should be installed in the same closet as the • The dryer must be exhausted to the dryer. outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in an alcove or closet. Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces: Sides 1 in. - Page 12 Installation requirements Undercounter installation 39 in. (991 mm) 27 in. (686 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) Installation with pedestal 38.7 in. (984 mm) 53 in. (1345 mm) to clear open door 53.3 in. (1355 mm) 32.4 in. (823 mm) 27 in.
- Page 13 NOTE Stacking (MODEL NO: SKK-7A) Samsung’s Washer and Dryer can be stacked to maximize usable space. The dryer legs need to be removed to stack the Washer and Dryer. You can purchase an optional stacking kit from your Samsung retailer.
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Page 14: Ducting Requirements
Installation 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° Metallic Metallic Rigid Rigid elbows flexible* flexible* 80 ft. (24.4 m) 41 ft. (12.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m) 33 ft. -
Page 15: Exhausting Requirements
Exhausting requirements Outside the United States and Canada The dryer must not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl • Refer to the local codes. space, or a concealed space of a building. WARNING Exhausting the dryer to the outside will •... -
Page 16: Gas Requirements
Installation requirements Gas requirements WARNING • Do not reuse old flexible metal gas lines. Flexible gas lines must be • Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) design certified by the American Gas gases. Association (CGA in Canada). • THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE NOTE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH... -
Page 17: Electrical 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 18 Installation requirements • 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...
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Page 19: 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 Worktop... - Page 20 Installation Accessories & tools Provided accessories Y connector Water hose Short water hose (Canadian models only) Required tools Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench Nut screwdriver (gas models only) Level Philips screwdriver Duct tape Wrench WARNING Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) out of children’s reach.
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Page 21: Step-By-Step 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 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 22 Installation STEP 3 Connect the electrical wiring First, read through the “Electrical requirements” section, and then follow these steps. 3-wire system Loosen or remove the center terminal block. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cable to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block.
- Page 23 4-wire system 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 contact A (cabinet ground), contact a technician.
- Page 24 Installation • A strain relief must be used. Do not loosen the nuts already installed on the terminal block. Be sure they are tight. Use a 3/8” (1 cm) deep well socket. STEP 4 Connect the water hose The dryer must be connected to a cold water tap using the provided water hoses. Close the cold water tap.
- Page 25 Using the short hose as an extension 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 by hand until it is tight.
- Page 26 Installation STEP 5 Level the dryer To ensure optimal performance, the dryer must be level. 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 27 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: •...
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Page 28: Vent Blockage Test
Installation Vent blockage test After the dryer is installed, start the Vent Blockage Test to check if the duct system is properly installed. The Vent Blockage Test automatically detects the status of the ducts and reports any blockage or problems. Proper ducting can reduce drying time and save energy. -
Page 29: Exhaust Ducting Guide
NOTE • During or after the test, the internal drum is hot. Use caution to prevent burns. The Vent Blockage Test is used to check for problems to the current duct system when the dryer is installed for the first time. •... -
Page 30: Door Reversal
Installation Door reversal Type 1 It is recommended to put a soft rug on the floor to prevent scratches on the door. Unplug the power cord. Remove two door hinge screws. Lift the door and remove it. NOTE There is a screw on the back side of the hinge that will support the door as you unscrew the hinge screws. - Page 31 Re-insert the two screws that held the lever holder into the same screw holes, and then tighten. Remove the single screw from the back of the door hinge. NOTE This is the screw that supports the door against the frame so you can unscrew or screw in the hinge without needing to support the door yourself.
- Page 32 Installation 12. Push the lever holder into the cut out on the other side of the door opening. Insert screws, and then tighten as shown. 13. Re-attach the remaining screws to the remaining holes above and below the lever holder, and then tighten. English DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 32 12/26/2016 11:02:04 AM...
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Page 33: 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 34: Operations
Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, read the “Safety information“ before operating this appliance. Feature panel Small ™ Load Care Turn the Cycle Selector to select the desired cycle. The indicator by the cycle name lights up. •... - Page 35 Anti Static reduces static electricity that occurs from clothing friction. This is done by spraying steam into the drum in a later stage of the drying cycle. 03 Anti Static NOTE The Anti Static function is only available with NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, PERM PRESS, DELICATES, and TIME DRY.
- Page 36 Operations Press Temp. to change the temperature of the current cycle. • High: For sturdy cottons or those labeled Tumble Dry. • Medium: For permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons, or items labeled Tumble Dry Medium. 08 Temp. • Low: For heat sensitive items labeled Tumble Dry Low or Tumble Dry Warm.
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Page 37: Simple Steps To Start
Simple steps to start To change the cycle during operation Press POWER to turn on the dryer. Press START/PAUSE to stop operation. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle. Select a different cycle. Change the cycle settings (Dry Level, Press and hold START/PAUSE to start Temp. -
Page 38: Cycle Overview
Operations Cycle overview Cycle Description For most fabrics including cottons and linens. NORMAL If Normal is 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 39: Drying Guide
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. Item Description Follow the care label instructions or dry using Bedding. Bedspreads &... -
Page 40: Special Features
To use Smart Care, you must have the code. For best results, hold the Samsung Smart Care app installed on your smartphone so that the front of the smartphone. panel and the smartphone are parallel NOTE or nearly parallel. - Page 41 Sound On/Off My Cycle To turn off the dryer’s notification beeps You can create your own cycle that and melodies, press and hold Dry Level for contains your preferred settings, and use it 3 seconds. at your convenience. To unmute the dryer, press and hold Dry Turn the Cycle Selector to select a Level again for 3 seconds.
- Page 42 Maintenance Keep the dryer clean to prevent decreased performance and to lengthen its life. WARNING The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel - Do not contact these parts while the dryer is energized. Vent sensor The dryer features a vent sensor that detects and notifies you when it is time to clean the ductwork.
- Page 43 Cleaning Feature panel Dryer exterior • Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not • Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. use abrasive substances. • Do not spray liquid cleaning agents • Protect the surface from sharp objects. directly on the display of the dryer.
- Page 44 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 45 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 46 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 DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 46 12/26/2016 11:02:06 AM...
- Page 47 • 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 47 DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 47 12/26/2016 11:02:06 AM...
- Page 48 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 49 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 50 Specifications Specification sheet NOTE “A. Height” Spec can vary from 42.4 to 43.3 inches (107.7 - 108.9 cm) depending on the leveling feet adjustments. Front loading dryer Type DVE(G)45M5500* Product - inches (cm) 38.7 (98.4) A. Height Required for Installation - inches 40.7 Product - inches (cm) 27.0 (68.6)
- Page 51 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 52 Specifications NOTE • : factory setting, : can be selected Temperature setting Cycle Time setting High Medium Extra Low NORMAL HEAVY DUTY BEDDING PERM PRESS DELICATES QUICK DRY TIME DRY ...
- Page 53 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 54 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 55 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us/support Visits by a Service Engineer to explain functions, maintenance, or installation is not covered by warranty. Please contact the Samsung call center at the number above for help with any of these issues. English 55 DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 55...
- Page 56 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 57 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 58 (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 the Samsung call center at the number above for help with any of these issues. English DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 58...
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- Page 60 Scan this with your smartphone QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.S.A www.samsung.com/us/support 1-844-SAM-PAYS (726-7297) www.samsung.com/ca/support (English) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French) DC68-03381G-00 DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 60 12/26/2016 11:02:13 AM...