DV40J3000E(G)* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. DC68-03170N-13_IB_DV3000J_EN.
contents INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 21 CARE AND CLEANING 25 SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 APPENDIX 29 7 Unpacking your dryer 7 Basic requirments 8 Ducting requirements 9 Important to installer 9 Location considerations 9 Alcove or closet installation 10 Exhausting 11 Gas requirements 11 Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation instructions 12 Electrical requirements 12 Grounding 13 Electrical connections 14 Installation - General procedure 17
safety instructions Congratulations on your new Samsung Dryer. This manual contains valuable 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. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
safety instructions WARNING WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using this appliance. 2. 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. 3.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 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.
safety instructions Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or in front of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children and pets. Before discarding or removing your dryer from service, remove the door to the drying compartment to prevent children or animals from becoming trapped inside. Do not reach into the appliance when the drum is moving. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. Do not tamper with controls.
installing your dryer UNPACKING YOUR DRYER WARNING 01 installing your dryer Unpack your dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all of the items shown below. If your dryer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the dryer.
installing your dryer 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 cause increased lint accumulation. Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly. If a flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use a flexible duct with a thin foil wall.
If the new dryer is being installed into an existing exhaust system, you must make sure: 01 installing your dryer • The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. • That a flexible plastic duct is not used. • To Inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct. • The duct is not kinked or crushed. • The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely. The static pressure in any exhaust system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be less than 0.
installing your dryer EXHAUSTING The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of a building. Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amount of lint and moisture from being blown into the room. In the United States: • • • • • • All dryers must be exhausted to the outside. The required exhaust duct is 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.
GAS REQUIREMENTS • • 01 installing your dryer Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. The installation must be conformed with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, latest revision(for the UNITED STATES), or with the natural gas and propane installation code, CSA B149.1 (for Canada). Gas dryers are equipped with a burner vent for use with natural gas.
installing your dryer ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The Wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel or frame back. • WARNING • • Improperly connecting the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether your dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer – if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the Grounding section. An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. 01 installing your dryer Gas models – U.S. and Canada A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required. Electric models – U.S. Only Most U.S. dryers require a 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service.
installing your dryer INSTALLATION - GENERAL PROCEDURE For proper installation, we recommend that you hire a qualified installer. Read these instructions completely before you begin the installation. To install the dryer, follow these steps: 1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer sideby-side so you have easy access to both appliances. To move the dryer easily, lay two of the carton cushion-tops on the floor.
WARNING 01 installing your dryer 6. Review the Electrical Requirements section, then follow the 3 Wire system connection instructions (Step 7) or 4 Wire system instructions (Step 8) below. 7. Three Wire system instructions: A. External ground connector B. Neutral grounding wire (white) C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) C D (N) E. ¾” (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief 1. Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw. A B L2 L1 2.
installing your dryer U.S. MODELS: WARNING Risk Of Electric Shock 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. If you use the 4-wire system, you cannot ground the dryer frame to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. Remove the terminal block cover plate.
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK LIST The dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly. The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped. You have used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal duct material, not plastic flexible duct. The dryer is level and is sitting firmly on the floor. For gas models: The gas is turned on and there are no gas leaks. Start your dryer to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts off.
installing your dryer DRYER EXHAUST TIPS Plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. WARNING 1. Make sure your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air easily. Wall Dryer DUCT EXHAUST 2. Use 4” diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws. TAPE DUCT 3. Keep ducts as straight as possible. 4. Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer. Be sure the vent flap opens and closes freely.
DOOR REVERSAL 01 installing your dryer If you want to reverse the direction of the door, it is recommended calling a qualified service technician. 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the four hinge screws from the door 3. Remove the door by lifting it 4. Remove the two screws from the holder-lever, and then remove the cover-holder. 5. Assemble the holder-lever on the opposite side using the screws that were removed from the holder-lever-in Step 4. 6. Assemble the cover-holder on the opposite side. 7.
installing your dryer 10. Remove the holder-glass. 11. Exchange the positions of: : The cover-hinge and handle door :T he holder-hinge and guiderholder glass 12. Remove the Lever-Door, and then install it on the opposite side. Refer to the illustrations on the right to aid you in the assembly process. 13. Remove the cover-hole (P). 14. Assemble the holder glass and then fasten the 14 screws that you removed in step 9. 15. Attach the cover-hole. L P 16.
operating instructions, tips WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL 02 operating instructions, tips 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cycle Selector To select dryness level in Sensor Dry cycle. Very Dry, More Dry, Normal Dry and Damp Dry are dryness level in Sensor Dry cycle.
operating instructions, tips 3 Temp Selection Button Temperature can only be adjusted in VERY DRY, MORE DRY, NORMAL DRY, DAMP DRY, TIME DRY and WRINKLE RELEASE cycles. To select the temperature for the load, press the Temp button. An indicator light will illuminate next to the temperature you selected. Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the settings. High – For heavy fabrics such as jeans, corduroys, or work clothes with high temperature heat. Medium – For cottons, underwear, and linen.
operating instructions, tips CHILD LOCK Prevents children from playing with your dryer. Setting/Releasing 02 operating instructions, tips If you want to set or release the Child Lock, press the Temp. and Time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Child Lock Details - You can turn Child Lock on while your dryer is running. Once you turn Child Lock on, no button, except for the Power button, will respond until you turn off the Child Lock function. The Child Lock indicator will be lit.
operating instructions, tips CLEAN THE LINT FILTER • • • After each load. To shorten drying time. To operate more energy efficiently. Do not operate your dryer without the lint filter in place. Frame Front LOAD THE DRYER PROPERLY • • • • Filter Door Place only one washload in your dryer at a time. In mixed loads, heavy and lightweight fabrics will dry differently. This may result in lightweight fabrics being dry while heavy fabrics remain damp at the end of a drying cycle.
care and cleaning 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. 03 care and cleaning CONTROL PANEL Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel. The control panel finish may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain remover products.
special laundry tips SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as a guide. Bedspreads & Comforters • • • Follow the care label instructions. Make sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing. May require repositioning to ensure even drying. Blankets • Use the medium temperature and dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.
troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER… SOLUTION Doesn’t run. • • • • Make sure the door is latched shut. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet. Check your home’s circuit breakers or fuses. Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the cycle. Doesn’t heat. • • • • • Check your home’s circuit breakers or fuses. Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff. On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on. Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Shuts off before load is dry • The dryer load is too small. Add more items or a few towels and restart the cycle. The dryer load is too large. Remove some items and restart the dryer. • • Lint on clothes Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
appendix FABRIC CARE CHART Wash Cycle Special Instructions Warning Symbols for Laundering Normal Line Dry/ Hang to Dry Do Not Wash Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant / Wrinkle Control Drip Dry Do Not Wring Gentle/Delicates Dry Flat Do Not Bleach Hand Wash Heat Setting Do Not Tumble Dry High No Steam (added to iron) Hot Medium Do Not Iron Warm Low Cold Any Heat Dry Clean No Heat/Air Do Not Dry Clean Water Temperature** Bleach Any Bleach (when needed) Iron-Dry or Steam Temperatu
appendix PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT This appliance is manufactured from recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of this appliance, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut off the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the door so that animals and small children cannot get trapped inside the appliance. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This appliance complies with UL2158.
CYCLE CHART Cycle Recommended Item Sensor Dry MORE DRY NORMAL DRY DAMP DRY TIME DRY QUICK DRY Temp Control Option Heavy Fabrics such as jean, corduroys, heavy work clothes High Wrinkle Prevent Child Lock Cottons, Work clothes, Linen, Mixed Loads Medium (default) Wrinkle Prevent Child Lock Low Wrinkle Prevent Child Lock Underwear, Blouses, Lingerie Extra Low Wrinkle Prevent Child Lock Any load High (adjustable) Time Wrinkle Prevent Child Lock High Time Wrinkle Prevent Child Lock - Ti
LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.) SAMSUNG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND/OR PROOF OF DELIVERY This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
warranty(CANADA) SAMSUNG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG.
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