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 Installation What’s included Installation requirements Step-by-step installation Door reversal Environment Operations...
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Appendix Fabric care chart Protecting the environment Specification English 3 DC68-04480Q-00_IB_B-PJT_DV5000C_D.LED_EN (SA).indd 3 DC68-04480Q-00_IB_B-PJT_DV5000C_D.LED_EN (SA).indd 3 2024/8/14 16:45:42 2024/8/14 16:45:42...
Safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung dryer. This manual contains important information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance. Please take the time to read this manual to take full advantage of your dryer’s many benefits and features.
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: 1. This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Safety information 6. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. 7. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be electrical connected through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
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15. The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures such items will not be damaged. 16. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. 17.
Safety information 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.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the power cord into a receptacle that is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance. Install this appliance in a location with solid, level floor. •...
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.
Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be dried are empty. • Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause extensive damage to the appliance. Do not dry clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal (zippers, hooks and eyelets, button- up covers).
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.
• The stacking kit allows the dryer to be stacked on top of a washer. Please note that the stacking kit can only be used with Samsung washers and dryers. To purchase a bracket stacking kit (SK-DH, SK-DA, SKK- DF) or stacking kit (SKKDD, SKK-DDX), contact a Samsung service centre or local appliance retailer. The stacking kit differs with the washer model.
• 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.
Alcove or closet installation For alcove or closet installation, the dryer requires the following minimum clearances: Sides Front Rear 25 mm 25 mm 490 mm 50 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 490 mm.
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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.
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STEP 3 Connect the drain hose • We strongly recommend connecting the drain hose to your drainage system. • If the drain hose connected on the dryer is too short to reach the drainage system, use the provided accessory hose (long drain hose). •...
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Installation Over a wash basin: 1. Make sure to place the end of the accessory hose lower than 90 cm (*) from the bottom of dryer. 2. To bend some point of the accessory hose, use the supplied plastic hose guide (B) and secure the guide to the wall with a hook or to the tap with a piece of string.
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. •...
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Installation 2. Remove the screws on the inner glass holder of the door. First, loosen and remove the 3 screws on the bottom. Then, loosen and remove the 3 screws on the top of the holder. 3. Detach the glass holder. CAUTION Use caution not to drop any part of the holder when detaching it.
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5. Remove the upper screw on the left of the door frame, and then insert it in the corresponding right hole of the door frame. Do not remove the lower bracket screws. 6. Remove the 2 bracket screws on the right frame, and then remove the 2 holder screws on the left frame.
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Installation 9. Insert the lever holder on the right frame, and then tighten the 2 holder screws. 10. Insert the door hinge in the opposite position of the door frame, and then, tighten the 2 bolt screws. 11. Insert the inner glass holder in the door cover that has been installed on the left frame.
13. Attach the door packing to the door. NOTE To return the door to the initial position, follow the steps again. Please note that the door, hinges, and other parts would be in the opposite orientation as listed in these steps. Environment Please dispose of the packaging materials for this product in an “environmentally friendly”...
Operations Control panel 01 Digital Graphic Displays all cycle information, including cycle time, information codes, and dryer Display status. Turn the dial to select a cycle. See the Cycle overview on page 25 for available 02 Cycle Selector cycles. Press to select the dryness level in the COTTON, MIXED LOAD, SYNTHETICS, DELICATES, TOWELS and BEDDING cycles.
Adds approximately 3 hours of intermittent tumbling at the end of the selected cycle to reduce wrinkles. A large circle appears in display panel, and the drum Wrinkle rotates intermittently. To activate, press Wrinkle Prevent. The corresponding Prevent indicator blinks. Press to turn the dryer on/off.
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Operations Cycle overview Optimal Dry Max load Cycle Description (kg) MIXED LOAD For mixed loads consisting of cotton and synthetic fabrics. DELICATES For items to be handled with care such as lingerie. This cycle finishes the drying process in a moist state, which facilitates IRON DRY ironing.
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Manual Dry Max load Cycle Description (kg) For drying light cotton synthetics or items that needs quick drying. The QUICK DRY 35’ default Time is 35 minutes. Use to set a desired Time. 1. Turn the Cycle Selector to select TIME DRY. 2.
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Operations 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...
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Cycle Recommended items Load size Dry Level Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, SHIRTS Unavailable synthetic fibres or blended fabrics. DENIM For drying items made out of denim, such as jeans. Unavailable Small Items & damp clothing Everyday items DOWNLOADED WARM AIR –...
Operations Getting started Simple steps to start 1. Press Power to turn the dryer on. 2. Make sure the lint filter is installed. 3. Load the dryer and close the door. 4. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle. 5.
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Cycle guide Always follow the care label when drying. If care label instructions are not available, refer to the following table. Bedspreads and • Use the High temperature settings. comforters Blankets • For best results, dry only one blanket at a time. Cloth diapers •...
Operations Special features Child Lock Child Lock prevents children from playing with the dryer. When Child Lock is activated, all buttons except for the Power button are disabled. To activate/deactivate Child Lock, simultaneously press and hold Dry Level and Time for 3 seconds. NOTE If Child Lock is activated, and the dryer is turned off and then on again, Child Lock remains activated.
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• 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.
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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.
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Using the drying rack (applicable models only) Set the drying time up to 180 minutes according to the moisture and weight of the items to dry. When drying laundry using the drying rack, the Time Dry cycle is recommended. 1. Position the drying rack in the drum, inserting the front lips of the rack into the holes of the door diaphragm.
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.
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. • Before cleaning the dryer, be sure to unplug the power cord. Exterior Clean with a soft, damp cloth.
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.
NOTE To clean the filters thoroughly, clean the filters in running water, and then dry them completely. 5. Put the inner filter into the outer filter, and then reinsert the lint filter into the original position. CAUTION • Clean the lint filter after each load. Otherwise, the drying performance may decrease. •...
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Maintenance 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. A small amount of leaked refrigerant may remain around the heat exchanger. Before cleaning, open the heat exchanger cover and ventilate for about 10 minutes.
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4. Clean the inner cover with a smooth, damp cloth. There may be moisture and/or foreign substances around the inner cover. 5. Reinsert the inner cover to its original position, and then lock the fixers. 6. Close the heat exchanger’s outer cover. NOTE •...
Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter an issue with the dryer, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Symptom Action Operating the dryer with the door open. Door is open • Make sure the door is properly closed. • Make sure laundry is not caught in the door. •...
Symptom Action • Make sure the lint filter is clean before every load. • Dry lint-producing items (fuzzy towels) separate from lint trappers, such Lint on clothes as black linen pants. • Divide larger loads into smaller loads. Items still wrinkled after •...
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Maintenance Information code Meaning Action Child Lock is on. Open the door • If Child Lock is on, turn off Child Lock or the and check inside the drum. power. • Check the lint filter assembly. Lint filter problem • If this continues, call for service. •...
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.
Appendix Ironing Professional dry-cleaning in hydrocarbons (heavy benzines) Iron at maximum sole plate with normal process. temperature of 200 °C. Professional dry-cleaning in Iron at maximum sole plate hydrocarbons (heavy benzines) temperature of 150 °C. with gentle process. Iron at maximum sole plate Do not dry-clean.
Specification TYPE FRONT LOADING DRYER MODEL NAME DV9*DGC***** 600 mm 850 mm DIMENSIONS 600 mm 650 mm 1100 mm WEIGHT 49.0 kg MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY 9.0 kg ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz 1300 W ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE 5-35 °C NOTE The dimensions stated here may differ slightly from the actual measurements depending on the measuring method.
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