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  • Page 1 Dryer User manual DVE(G)55A7700*/DVE(G)55A7300*/DVE(G)52A5500*...

  • 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 Regulatory notice FCC Notice IC Notice Open Source Announcement Installation requirements Key installation requirements Location considerations Ducting requirements Exhausting requirements Gas requirements...
  • Page 3 Operations Control panel Simple steps to start Cycle overview Cycle chart Cycle guide Special features Maintenance Cleaning Troubleshooting Checkpoints Information codes Specifications Fabric care chart Protecting the environment Specification sheet English 3...

  • 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

    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. • Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers.
  • Page 6 Safety information 6. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. 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.
  • Page 7 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: Warnings

    Safety information Warnings WARNING • Ensure pockets are free from small, irregularly shaped hard objects, foreign material, etc. ie. coins, knives, pins, etc. These objects could damage your dryer. • Gas leaks may occur in your system, resulting in a dangerous situation. Cautions CAUTION •...
  • Page 9 • Do not place items in your dryer that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, these items may contain significant amounts of these oils. • 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.

  • Page 10: Regulatory Notice

    Regulatory notice FCC Notice CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to following two conditions: 1.

  • Page 11: Ic Notice

    Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Product type : Clothes Dryers Model : DVE55A7300* Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information Samsung Electronics America, Inc. QA Lab America 19 Chapin Rd. Building D Pine Brook NJ 07058 Tel: 1-973-808-6375 Fax: 1-973-808-63 IC Notice The term “IC”...

  • Page 12: Open Source Announcement

    Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU 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 > Search Product Support and enter the model name.

  • Page 13: 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 14 Installation requirements Dimensions Type Front loading dryer Model DVE(G)55A7**** DVE(G)52A5**** 45.3 (1150) 44.6 (1132) A. Overall height B. Width 27.0 (686) Dimensions (in. (mm)) C. Depth with door open 50.1 (1273) D. Depth 30.2 (768) English...
  • Page 15 Clearance requirement This clearance requirement is applicable for dryers only. NOTE • For washer's clearance requirement, see the washer's user manual. • If the washer and dryer have different clearance requirements, use the one with the larger value. Alcove or closet installations WARNING •...
  • Page 16 Installation requirements This clearance requirement is applicable for washer and dryer pair installation. Side by side installation 1 in. (25 mm) 21 in. (533 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) 5.9 in. (150 mm) English...

  • Page 17: Ducting Requirements

    Ducting requirements Use only for short-run Recommended installation Weather hood type 4” (10.2 cm) 2.5” (6.4 cm) No. of 90° elbows Rigid Rigid 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 18: Exhausting Requirements

    Installation 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 19: Gas Requirements

    Gas requirements WARNING • Additionally, a 1/8” (0.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, • Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) accessible for test gauge connection, gases. must be installed immediately upstream • The installation must be conformed with of your dryer’s gas supply connection.

  • Page 20: Electrical Requirements

    Installation requirements • Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 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 malfunction or breakdown, the ground WARNING will reduce the risk of electrical shock by •...
  • Page 21 Electric models Electrical connections Before operating or testing, follow all WARNING grounding instructions in the “Grounding” • Your dryer has an optional cord with section. An individual branch (or separate) an equipment-grounding conductor circuit serving only your dryer is and a grounding plug. This cord is sold recommended.
  • Page 22 Installation requirements Electric models – Canada Only WARNING A 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved Risk of Electric Shock electrical service fused through a When local codes allow, you can connect 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both the dryer’s electrical supply with a new sides of the line is required.

  • Page 23: 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 parts, contact a local Samsung customer center or the retailer. 01 Control panel 02 Worktop...
  • Page 24 Installation Parts supplied Y-connector Short water hose Tools needed for installation Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas Nut driver models only) Level Phillips screwdriver Duct tape Wrench LPG-safe compound or Teflon Tape (for gas installation) WARNING Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) out of children’s reach.

  • Page 25: 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. • Do not remove the protective film on the door before completing the product installation. If you remove the protective film before the installation is complete, the door may get scratched or damaged during installation.
  • Page 26 Installation STEP 3 Connect the electrical wiring (for electric models) Before connecting the electrical wiring, make sure you have read the “Electrical requirements” section on page 20. 3-wire system 1. Loosen or remove the screws from the center terminal block. 2.
  • Page 27 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 contact A (cabinet ground), contact a technician.
  • Page 28 Installation WARNING • All U.S. models are designed for a 3-wire system connection. The dryer frame is grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. A 4-wire system connection is required for new or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral.
  • Page 29 4. Connect the angled end of the water hose to the filling valve at the bottom of the rear frame. Turn the coupling manually until it is tight. 5. Using pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn. Do not overtighten because the coupling may be damaged.
  • Page 30 Installation Using the short hose as an extension 1. Close the cold water tap. If you have a washer’s cold water hose attached to the cold water tap, 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 31 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, turn the leveling feet (B) clockwise to lower the dryer or counterclockwise to raise the dryer.
  • Page 32 Installation STEP 6 Power on (for 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 33: Vent Blockage Test

    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 34 Installation • If the test result displays check code (the duct system is blocked ), refer to the “Ducting requirements” section on page 17 and the “Exhaust ducting guide” section below, and then take proper measures to correct any problems. If the test is suspended, it could result in incorrect results.

  • Page 35: Exhaust Ducting Guide

    Check code Meaning Solution Check the power connection. Detection of abnormal temperature Check the vent condition if the in drum. problem continue, contact a service center. Exhaust ducting guide Ducting 1. Make sure the dryer is installed properly so the air exhausts freely. 2.

  • Page 36: Switching The Door Position

    Installation Switching the door position To reverse the direction of the door, we recommend that you contact a qualified technician. 1. Put a soft rug on the floor to rest the door on after you have removed it. This will prevent the door from being scratched.
  • Page 37 7. Locate and remove the 10 screws as shown. Note that screw B (x2) is longer than the others. 8. 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 9.
  • Page 38 Installation 12. Reinstall the door on the front frame, and then carefully insert and tighten the 4 hinge screws. English...

  • Page 39: 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. performance, resulting in uneven • Do not mix heavy and lightweight items drying and wrinkling.

  • Page 40: Rack Dry (Applicable Models Only)

    Remove the drying rack from its packaging and store the rack for later use. If a drying rack is not provided, you can purchase it at a local Samsung service center. (Part Code : DC93-00374H) To use the drying rack, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 41 Drying rack drying suggestions Item Cycle settings Washable sweaters (fold sweater into same shape as rack and lay it flat on the rack) TIME DRY with the Low temperature setting Stuffed toys (cotton or polyester fiber- filled) Stuffed toys (foam or rubber-filled) Foam rubber pillows AIR FLUFF Sneakers...

  • Page 42: Operations

    Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the “Safety information” before operating this appliance. Control panel DVE(G)55A7**** DVE(G)52A5**** Turn the Cycle Selector to select a desired cycle. When a cycle is selected, the cycle indicator lights up. 01 Cycle Selector •...
  • Page 43 Press to select a dry level. You can select from 5 different options (Less to More). Please refer to following recommendations to select the appropriate dryness. • For larger or bulkier loads, select More for complete dryness. • For items that needs to lay flat or hang to dry, use Less to 03 Dryness partially dry items.
  • Page 44 Operations This alert is available for all Sensor Dry cycles except for ACTIVEWEAR. Available dry levels are Normal, More, and Extra. If a load contains mixed fabrics, the Damp Alert indicator blinks 08 Damp Alert when average dryness of the items in the load is 80 % dry. This lets you take items that you don’t want fully dried or that dry quickly out of the dryer early while letting others continue to dry.

  • Page 45: Simple Steps To Start

    Icon description This icon appears when the dryer operates the cycle which Sensor Dry senses the internal humidity to determine the drying time. This icon displays after every load as a reminder to clean the lint filter. Clean the lint filter before every cycle and Filter Check make sure the filter is properly inserted before starting a cycle.

  • Page 46: Cycle Overview

    Operations Cycle overview Standard Cycles Cycle Description For most fabrics including cottons and linens. If NORMAL is selected, the Eco Dry function is enabled by NORMAL default. For more information, see Eco Dry in the “Control panel” section. For drying items made out of heavy fabrics, such as jeans, HEAVY DUTY corduroys, or work clothes, with high temperature heat.
  • Page 47 Manual Dry You can change the drying settings manually to your preference. A quick drying cycle running for 30 minutes. QUICK DRY The default cycle time is 30 minutes. However, you may manually change the cycle time if necessary. You can specify a cycle time in minutes. If TIME DRY is selected, the Eco Dry function is enabled by TIME DRY default.

  • Page 48: Cycle Chart

    Operations Cycle chart NOTE For best results, follow the load size recommendations for each dry cycle. • Large load: Fill the drum to about 3/4 full. Do not add items over this level as they need to tumble freely. • Medium load : Fill the drum to about 1/2 full.
  • Page 49 NOTE  : factory setting,  : can be selected Functions (Temp. Control) Cycle Time High NORMAL  HEAVY DUTY  BEDDING  DELICATES  PERM PRESS  ACTIVEWEAR  QUICK DRY   TIME DRY     ...
  • Page 50 Operations DVE(G)55A7**** models Options Cycle Adjust Time Damp Alert Eco Dry Wrinkle Prevent NORMAL    HEAVY DUTY   BEDDING   DELICATES   PERM PRESS   ACTIVEWEAR  QUICK DRY   TIME DRY  ...

  • Page 51: Cycle Guide

    Cycle 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 52: Special Features

    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 Dryness and Temp. for 3 seconds.
  • Page 53 Smart Care To enable this function, you must first download the SmartThings app at the Play Store or the App Store and install it on a mobile device featuring a camera function. The Smart Care function has been optimized for Galaxy & iPhone series (applicable models only). 1.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Maintenance Keep the dryer clean for best performance and to lengthen its life cycle. 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 55: 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 56 Troubleshooting Problem Action • Check all of the above, plus... • Make sure the exhaust hood outside your home can open and close freely. • Check the exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected and cleaned annually. • Use a 4” rigid metal exhaust duct. •...
  • Page 57 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 57...

  • Page 58: Information Codes

    • Make sure laundry is not caught in the door. Invalid power source frequency. • Try restarting the cycle. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. Electronic control problem (Invalid Communication). • Contact a Samsung service center.
  • Page 59 Code Action The PBA needs to be checked. • Unplug the power plug and contact a Samsung service center. If any information code keeps appearing on the display, contact a Samsung service center. English 59...

  • Page 60: 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) drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when bleach (when needed) necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers Tumble dry of domestic and imported items.

  • Page 61: 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 recyclable materials.

  • Page 62: Specification Sheet

    Specifications Specification sheet Type Front loading dryer Capacity (Cu.ft) Water pressure (psi (kPa)) 20-116 (137-800) Weight lb (kg) 119.0 (54.0) Electric (W) 5300 Heater rating Gas (BTU/hr) 20000 Power consumption (W) 5300 English...

  • Page 63: Limited Warranty (U.s.a.)

    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 64 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...
  • Page 65 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 66 Memo...
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  • Page 68 "Normal + Eco dry" setting. If you change the factory default setting or enable other features, power consumption could increase and exceed the limits qualified for ENERGY STAR. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us/support DC68-03784S-00...

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