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Samsung DV16DG8600 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Heat Pump Dryer User manual DV16DG8600** Untitled-1 1 Untitled-1 1 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 5:56:57 5:56:57...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols Important safety precautions Critical installation warnings Critical usage warnings Usage cautions Critical cleaning warnings Care for preventing freezing Instructions about the WEEE Ecodesign Installation What’s included Installation requirements Step-by-step installation Environment...
  • Page 3 Appendix Fabric care chart Protecting the environment Spare parts guarantee Specification Contact information QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? English 3 Untitled-1 3 Untitled-1 3 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 5:56:57 5:56:57...

  • 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. Read this manual thoroughly before using the dryer to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the features and functions that your new dryer offers.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    WARNING Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified technician. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. • To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions. Important safety precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:...
  • Page 6 Safety information CAUTION : In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility. 6.
  • Page 7 15. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer. 16. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
  • Page 8 Safety information NOTE Numbers 23 and 25 are only applicable for R290 models. To check the Refrigerant type, see the label enclosed with the product or attached to the product. WARNING : In the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

  • Page 9: Critical Installation Warnings

    Critical installation warnings WARNING The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company. • Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury. Plug the power cord into a wall socket and use the socket for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.

  • Page 10: Critical Usage Warnings

    Following the repair by a non-authorized service provider, self-repair or non-professional repair of the product, Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product, any injury or any other product safety issue caused by any attempt to repair the product which does not carefully follow these repair and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 11: Usage Cautions

    The use for business purposes qualifies as product misuse. In this case, the product will not be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse.

  • Page 12: Critical Cleaning Warnings

    Safety information Do not dry laundry contaminated by vegetable oil or cooking oil as a large amount of the oil will not be removed when washing the laundry. In addition, use the unheated dry cycle so that the laundry is not heated.

  • Page 13: Care For Preventing Freezing

    Points de collecte sur www.quefairedemesdechets.fr Ecodesign For detailed instructions on installation and cleaning of the washing machine and ecodesign information (according to (EU)2023/2533), visit the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com), go to Support > Support home, and then enter the model name. English 13...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Carefully unpack the dryer. Keep all packaging materials away from children. The parts and location of parts shown below may differ from your dryer. Before installation, make sure the dryer has all the parts listed here. If the dryer and/or parts are damaged or missing, contact the nearest Samsung customer service center.

  • Page 15: Accessories Supplied

    • The stacking kit allows the dryer to be stacked on top of a washing machine. Please note that the stacking kit can only be used with Samsung washing machine and dryers. To purchase a stacking kit above, contact a Samsung service centre or local appliance retailer. The stacking kit differs with the washing machine model.

  • Page 16: Installation Requirements

    • Do not let children or pets play in, on, or around the dryer. Proper supervision is necessary at all times. • Keep all packaging materials away from children. • Do not replace a damaged power cord or power plug yourself. Have Samsung or a qualified service technician replace a damaged power cord or power plug.

  • Page 17: Alcove Or Closet Installation

    Alcove or closet installation For alcove or closet installation, the dryer requires the following minimum clearances: Sides Front Rear 20 mm 20 mm 490 mm 20 mm If installing the dryer with a washing machine, the front of the alcove or closet must have an unobstructed air opening of at least 550 mm.
  • Page 18 Installation STEP 2  Adjust the levelling feet 1. Gently slide the dryer into the desired location. 2. Use a level (A) and check the levelness of the dryer from side to side and front to back. 3. If the dryer is not level, turn the levelling feet (B) left or right to adjust the height.
  • Page 19 STEP 3  Connect the drain hose Draining directly to a drainage system • We strongly recommend draining condensed water directly to your drainage system instead of draining to the built-in water tank. • Use the provided accessory hose (long drain hose) to drain condensed water directly to your drain system instead of draining to the built-in water tank (which is a default method).
  • Page 20 Installation 2. Insert one end of the accessory hose (long drain hose) into drain water outlet (A). 3. Place the other end (outlet) of the accessory hose at least 70 mm away from a drain hole. 01 70 mm Placing the accessory hose over a wash basin 1.
  • Page 21 By using the drain pipe of the wash basin 1. Assemble the hose connector (A), and attach it to the end of the accessory hose as shown. CAUTION To prevent water leak, make sure to connect the hose and the connector firmly. 2.
  • Page 22 Installation Draining to the water tank 1. Remove the long drain hose from the drain water outlet (A). * 70 mm NOTE Completely dry the removed long drain hose and keep it in a safe place for later use. 2. Remove the water tank drain hose from the holder (B), and then connect it to the drain water outlet (A).

  • Page 23: Environment

    STEP 4  Check the installation • All packaging material is completely removed and properly disposed. • The dryer is level and standing firmly on the floor. • Make sure no accessory remains inside the drum. • Do not block the air inlet hole of the cooling grill at the front of the dryer. •...

  • Page 24: Before You Start

    Before you start Initial setup • When you turn on your dryer for the first time, the screen shows the initial setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it. • If you complete the initial setup and operate a cycle for more than a minute, the initial setup will not appear again.
  • Page 25 STEP 4  Determine the load capacity Do not overload the dryer. Overloading reduces the tumbling action, resulting in uneven drying and wrinkling. • Put one wash load in the dryer at a time. • To improve drying efficiency for one or two items, add a dry towel to the load. •...

  • Page 26: Operations

    Operations Control panel Tap to turn the dryer on or off. • If you do not manipulate the control panel for 10 minutes after the dryer is turned on, the dryer automatically turns off. • The dryer automatically turns off when the drying completes. 01 Power  ...

  • Page 27: Operating A Cycle

    Tap to select the cycle time for Time Dry , Rack Dry , or Cool Air . You can 08 Time   set the drying time between 20 minutes and 240 minutes. Available drying time depend on the selected cycle. Tap to enter the Options menu.

  • Page 28: Cycle Overview

    Operations Cycle overview Sensor dry cycles Cycle Description Max load (kg) The eco programme is suitable to dry wet cotton laundry, and that this programme is used to assess the compliance with the EU ecodesign legislation. Eco Cotton or Eco Cotton The eco programme is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton...
  • Page 29 Cycle Description Max load (kg) For machine washable and tumble dryable wool only. Wool For best results, turn laundry inside out before drying. 6.0 (for wet) For sanitizing wet and dry clothes and linen fabric to Hygiene Care+ eliminate bacteria. 4.0 (for dry) Shirts Use to quickly dry one item such as a shirt.
  • Page 30 Operations Manual dry cycles Cycle Description Max load (kg) Use to set a desired dry time. Turn the Navigation dial to select Time Dry and tap set the drying time between 20 minutes and 240 minutes. repeatedly to select the available time options in this order: 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 240.
  • Page 31 Other cycles Cycle Description Max load (kg) For dusting off clothes, bed spreads, bed sheets and Air Bedding Care bedding covers, etc. For restoring the water repellent properties of outdoor Outdoor Care wear treated with water repellent agents such as skiwear and mountain clothing.

  • Page 32: Options

    Operations Options Using Options 1. Tap 2. Turn the Navigation dial to select the desired option. 3. Tap to change the selected option’s settings. NOTE • To return to the main screen, tap again or turn the Navigation dial to select Back and tap •...

  • Page 33: Optional Filter

    My Cycles Add or remove cycles to create a personal cycle list. 1. Tap 2. Turn the Navigation dial to select My Cycles , and then tap You can only edit a cycle to create a personal cycle when the dryer is not operating. 3.
  • Page 34 Operations Child Lock To prevent children or infants from accidentally starting or setting the dryer, Child Lock locks all buttons except for 1. Close the door. 2. Tap 3. Turn the Navigation dial to select Child Lock , and then tap 4.
  • Page 35 Volume You can adjust the volume of cycle completion sound and button input sound. NOTE • The default setting is Volume 2 (normal). • Change the setting to Volume if you do not want any sound. However, the alert sounds will not be turned off.

  • Page 36: Special Features

    Operations Special features Smart Control You can connect to the SmartThings app and control your dryer remotely. Connecting your dryer • Download and open the SmartThings app on your mobile device. • Tap and hold to turn on the dryer. •...
  • Page 37 • This appliance supports the Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz protocols. Download On an app market (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Samsung Galaxy Apps), find the SmartThings app with a search term of “ SmartThings ”. Download and install the app on your device.

  • Page 38: Open Source Announcement

    UK. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity and the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: The official Declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.samsung.com, go to Support > Support home and enter the model name.
  • Page 39 Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information. For more information on security updates, visit https://security.samsungda.com . • The website supports only some languages. Using the drying rack (applicable models only) Set the drying time up to 240 minutes according to the moisture and weight of the items to dry.
  • Page 40 Operations Drying suggestions Items (max 1.5 kg) Description Washable sweaters (block to shape and lay flat on When drying the laundry using the rack, fold rack) and place the clothes on the rack to prevent the clothing from becoming wrinkled. Stuffed toys (cotton or polyester fiber filled) CAUTION •...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Emptying the water tank Empty the water tank after each use to prevent leaks. 1. Remove the water tank (A) from the dryer. Pull the water tank handle with one hand until the tank is halfway out. Once the water tank is halfway out, support the bottom of the tank with the other hand and pull it slowly with both hands.

  • Page 42: Installing The Micro Soft Filter (Optional Filter)

    Maintenance Installing the micro soft filter (Optional Filter) You can install the provided micro soft filter (Optional Filter) to prevent dust accumulation on the heat exchanger. 1. Gently press the top part of the outer cover (A) to open. 2. Unlock the inner cover fixers (B), and then pull the inner cover to remove.

  • Page 43: Cleaning

    4. Reinsert the inner cover to its original position, and then lock the fixers. 5. Close the heat exchanger’s outer cover. Cleaning WARNING • Do not clean the dryer by directly spraying water onto the dryer. • Do not clean the dryer with benzene, thinner, alcohol, or acetone. This may cause discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire.

  • Page 44: Lint Filter

    Maintenance Lint filter Clean the lint filter after each use. 1. Open the dryer door, grab the top of the lint filter, and pull to remove the filter. Do not detach the rubber sealing after removing the filter. 2. Open the outer filter and remove the inner filter (A). 3.
  • Page 45 NOTE • To clean the filters thoroughly, clean the filters with the vacuum cleaner, applying the soft brush. • Lint collected in the filters may contain microplastic particles, depending on the type of laundry cleaned. Therefore, the lint from the filters should normally not be washed through the drain in order to avoid spreading microplastics in the used water system.

  • Page 46: Heat Exchanger

    Maintenance Heat exchanger When it is time to clean the heat exchanger, the dryer will alert you by displaying the “ Clean heat exchanger & tap “ or “ Clean heat exchanger optional filter & tap “ message. A dirty heat exchanger will hinder the product’s performance and should be cleaned regularly. Clean the heat exchanger once a month with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 47 3. Clean the dust on the heat exchanger using the provided brush. After cleaning with the brush, wipe off the remaining dust using a smooth, damp cloth. CAUTION • To avoid physical injury and burns, do not touch or clean the heat exchanger with bare hands and steel tools.
  • Page 48 Maintenance NOTE • After cleaning the heat exchanger, tap to dismiss the notification message. The message remains on until you dismiss it. • If the alarm continues after you have dismissed it, unplug and then plug in the power cord or remove and reinsert the heat exchanger's inner cover.
  • Page 49 4. Insert the filter to the inner cover, and then insert the inner cover back to its place. Make sure to install the filter in the correct position. (The tap on the top of the filter should face outward.) English 49 Untitled-1 49 Untitled-1 49 2024-12-31...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the dryer, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action • Make sure the dryer is plugged in. • Make sure the door is properly closed. • Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Dryer does not start.
  • Page 51 Problem Action • The smell of paint, varnish, cleaning agents, and other household items could have circulated in the air and entered the dryer. If you notice such a smell, ventilate completely before using the dryer. • If drying in an enclosed area, the dryer could cause the ambient There is a smell coming temperature to rise.

  • Page 52: Information Codes

    Troubleshooting • Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product, any injury, or any other product safety issue caused by a repair which does not follow the instructions in these Repair Guides. Any damage to the product caused by an attempted repair (by anyone other than a Samsung certified service provider) will also not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 53 PBAs. • If this continues, call for service. Compressor overheating • Call for service. If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a local Samsung service center. English 53 Untitled-1 53 Untitled-1 53 2024-12-31...

  • Page 54: Appendix

    Appendix Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care Bleaching direction. The Clothing care labels include symbols for drying, bleaching, drying and ironing, Any bleach allowed. or dry cleaning when necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment Only oxygen bleach allowed.
  • Page 55 Ironing Very mild professional wet-cleaning. Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 200 °C. Do not wet-clean. Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 150 °C. NOTE Iron at maximum sole plate • The letters in a circle indicate the solvents ( P , temperature of 110 °C.

  • Page 56: Protecting The Environment

    • Door seals • Door handles • Door lock assemblies and hinges • Lint filters • Air filters • Plastic peripherals • Condensate tank NOTE The Listed parts can be purchased at http://www.samsung.com/support. English Untitled-1 56 Untitled-1 56 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 5:57:20 5:57:20...

  • Page 57: Specification

    Specification TYPE FRONT LOADING DRYER MODEL NAME DV16DG8600** Maximum load capacity Drying 16.0 kg 686 mm 984 mm DIMENSIONS 803 mm 844 mm 1378 mm WEIGHT 72.0 kg ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AC 220–240 V / 50 Hz 1800-2100 W ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE 5-35 °C English 57 Untitled-1 57...
  • Page 58 Appendix Indicative information (According to EU 2023/2533 ) Energy Final moisture Program duration Noise (Only for content after the Model Cycles Capacity (kg) Consumption (HH:MM) full load) drying cycle (%) (kWh/Cycle) 6:55 2.52 -0.58 Eco Cotton or Eco Cotton DV16DG8600** 3:55 1.25 -1.12...

  • Page 59: Contact Information

    DENMARK 70 70 19 70 www.samsung.com/dk/support FINLAND 030-622 75 15 www.samsung.com/fi/support SWEDEN 0771-400 300 www.samsung.com/se/support AUSTRIA 0800 72 67 864 (0800-SAMSUNG) www.samsung.com/at/support www.samsung.com/ch/support (German) SWITZERLAND 0800 726 786 www.samsung.com/ch_fr/support (French) HUNGARY 0680SAMSUNG (0680-726-7864) www.samsung.com/hu/support CZECH 800 - SAMSUNG (800-726786) www.samsung.com/cz/support...
  • Page 60 Luni - Vineri: 9 AM - 6 PM ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (800.7267864) www.samsung.com/it/support 8009 4000 only from landline, toll CYPRUS free 80111-SAMSUNG (80111 726 7864) www.samsung.com/gr/support from mobile and land line GREECE (+30) 210 6897691 from mobile and land line 801-172-678* POLAND http://www.samsung.com/pl/support/...
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