Basic Requirements; Ducting Requirements - Samsung DV455EVGSWR/AA User Manual

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Make sure you have everything necessary for the proper installation
• A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. Refer to the "Electrical requirements" section on
page 19.
• A POWER CORD electric dryer (except for Canada).
• GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes.
• The EXHAUST SYSTEM must be made of rigid metal or fl exible stiff -walled metal exhaust ducting.

DUCTING REQUIREMENTS

• Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct.
• Do not use a smaller duct.
• Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result in increased accumulation of lint.
• Lint should be removed regularly.
• If a fl exible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use a fl exible duct
with a thin foil wall. A serious blockage can result if the fl exible metal duct is bent too sharply.
• Never install any type of fl exible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.
• Keep the exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
• Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
• Plastic fl exible ducts can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airfl ow, extend drying times, and aff ect the
dryer operation.
• Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, aff ect machine operations, and
collect lint.
• The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back drafts and
entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper.
• The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the bottom of the hood and
the ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down.
• Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet.
• To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust under a house
or porch.
• If the exhaust duct must run through an unheated area, the duct should be insulated and slope slightly
down towards the exhaust hood to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
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Cutting knife
Phillips Screwdriver
Pipe wrench
Nut drivers
(gas only)
Duct tape
Installing your dryer _13
Wrench
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