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Our dryers will fit just about anywhere and without a door conflict. The direction of our easy reversible door can be changed with simple handy work. 5. Diamond drum for fabric care Samsung electronics’ proprietary diamond-shaped drum offers excellent protection to your laundry. 6. High energy efficiency Energy efficiency has been optimised to minimize unnecessary power consumption.
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.
safety information This appliance is not intended for use 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION 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 an AC 220~240V/50Hz/15A wall socket or higher and use the socket for this appliance only.
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safety information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING CAUTION Do not let children or pets on or into the product. In addition, when disposing of this product, disassemble the door lock (lever). - This may result in children falling and injuring themselves. - If children become locked in the product, there is a danger of suffocation.
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CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING CAUTION Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not touch the glass door and inside of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot.
contents INSTALLING YOUR DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS CARE AND CLEANING SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING 8_ contents SDC16809-02885A_EN.indd 8 Tools needed for installation See Dryer Exterior Check before installing Before using the product Important to installer Location considerations Alcove or closet installation Electrical requirements Grounding Installation side by side...
installing your dryer TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Hire a professional to install this dryer properly. If there is a service call performed as a result of poor setup, adjustment, and connection, it is considered the responsibility of the installer. If you install the dryer you are responsible.
• Check the appearance of the product for any damaged parts before starting the product installation. • If there are any parts that appear to be damaged, please contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Center. • When moving the product, do not move the product by yourself.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Electrical Requirements is AC 220~240V/50Hz/15A. • Improper connection of 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 WARNING properly grounded.
installing your dryer INSTALLATION SIDE BY SIDE For proper installation, we recommend that you hire a professional. To install: 1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer side-by-side. Lay two of the carton cushion-tops on the floor.
DRAINING WATER WITHOUT USING THE WATER TANK You can use the dryer without using the water tank by following the procedures below. CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE The Dryer can pump the condensed water outside of the DRYER directly with dain hose provide. The procedures to connect the drain hose are as follows.
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installing your dryer Connecting the drain hose The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: 1. Over the edge of a wash basin: The drain hose must be placed lower than 90cm. If the end of the drain hose needs to be placed above the ground, we recommend a height of 60cm ~ 90cm.
• Purchase the stacking-kit package additionally. 3. Set the dryer upright. The stacking kit can only be installed for Samsung family products. CAUTION 4. Install bracket to dryer. • Remove washer top cap screw from the rearleft.
installing your dryer DOOR REVERSAL(SDC16809,SDC16709 ONLY) Depending on your requirements (installation location, space constraints), you can change the direction the door opens. This is done according to the customer’s needs. The qualified technician or customer can do this themselves directly. WARNING 1.
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8. Fasten the 16 screws in the correct positions. 9. Note that two of the screws have a different length from the others. (Use the longer screws for the door-lever.) 10. Move the position of the screw at the back of the door-hinge. 11.
operating Instructions, tips OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL Digital Graphic Displays the remaining drying cycle time, all cycle information, and error Display messages. To select a cycle, rotate the Cycle Selector dial to the desired cycle. [Cottons] Cupboard Dry ExtraDry [Synthetics] ExtraDry Cupboard Dry ...
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My Cycle Selection Button Delay End Selection Button Temp Selection Button Time Selection Button Sound off button Wrinkle Prevent Selection Button Start/Pause selection button Power button SDC16809-02885A_EN.indd 19 Special - Course for your sensible Clothes. • Ultra Delicate - The Delicates cycle is designed For lingeries at a low drying temperature.
operating Instructions, tips CHILD LOCK A function to prevent children from playing with your dryer. Activating/Deactivatin If you want to activating/deactivatin the Child Lock, press both the Temp. and Time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The “Child Lock ” will be lit when this feature is activated. •...
MY CYCLE Lets you activate your customised cycle that includes Dryness, drying temperature and time option. By pushing the My Cycle button, you activate the settings used during the previous My Cycle mode. (Default : Normal Cycle) If My Cycle mode is activated, the My Cycle indicator will be lit. You can select all options in My Cycle mode as follows.
operating Instructions, tips LOAD THE DRYER PROPERLY • Place only one washload in your dryer at a time. • Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight fabrics will dry differently, which may result in lightweight fabrics being dry while heavy fabrics remain damp at the end of a drying cycle. •...
care and cleaning CLEAN THE FILTER CASE • After each load. • To shorten drying time. • To operate more energy efficiently. Do not operate your dryer without the filter case in place. There is a danger of damaging the laundry when drying laundry without the filter case. CAUTION CLEAN THE CONDENSER •...
care and cleaning DUMPING CONDENSED WATER( 1. Pull the water-tank forwards to separate it. When removing the Water tank from the product, hold it using both hands as it is heavy and take care not to spill CAUTION any water inside the tank. 2.
CLEANING THE CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 1. Open the condenser compartment cover. 2. Unlock the fixer condenser. 3. Remove the condenser. 4. Clean the condenser completely under the tap letting water to flow through. • Since the drying performance may be degraded if you do not clean the condenser after a specified period of use, clean the condenser at the specified cleaning interval.
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 Blankets Cloth Nappies Down–filled Items (jackets, sleeping bags, comforters, etc.) Foam Rubber (rug backs,...
troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER… PROBLEM Doesn’t run. Doesn’t heat. Doesn’t dry. Is noisy. Dries unevenly. Has an odour. Shuts off before load is dry SDC16809-02885A_EN.indd 27 SOLUTION • Make sure the door is latched shut. • Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet. •...
troubleshooting PROBLEM Lint on clothes Garments still wrinkled after Wrinkle prevent Odours remain in clothing after Refresh. 28_ troubleshooting SDC16809-02885A_EN.indd 28 SOLUTION • 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 case during the cycle.
The water tank is full of water. The drain pump is out of order. For any codes not listed above, or if the suggested solution doesn’t fix the problem, call your Samsung Service Centre or local Samsung dealer. SDC16809-02885A_EN.indd 29 MEANING Clean the filter case or condenser.
appendix FABRIC CARE CHART The following symbols provide garment care direction. The Clothing care labels include symbols for drying, bleaching, drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow care label directions to maximize garment life and reduce laundering problems.
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.
CONSUMPTION DATA Program Load(kg)* ***8 Cotton Cupborad ***8 Cotton Iron 1. * : Weight of dry laundry ** : EN 61121:2005 test program 2. All data without a “star” against it was calculated using EN 61121:2005 3. ***7 : SDC**7** (7 Kg) ***8 : SDC**8** (8 Kg) Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given above depending in the size of the load, types of textiles, residual moisture levels after spinning, fluctuations in the electricity supply...
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