Gas and Electric Dryer user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) DV5471AE-03022A-03_EN.indd 1...
42 minutes! Giving you time for more important things in life. 6. Energy Saving Samsung dryers are super energy efficient. You can dry up to 3.09 pounds of laundry with 1kWh. Also, both the large capacity and Fuzzy Logic Control save energy by automatically drying your clothes the most efficient way.
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7. Easy Reversible Door The direction of our reversible door can be changed easily. 8. 4-way Vent (electric model only) You can install the exhaust vent in the following four (4) positions: back, either side, bottom. Features _3 DV5471AE-03022A-03_EN.indd Sec9:3 DV5471AE-03022A-03_EN.indd Sec9:3 2011-07-25 2011-07-25...
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.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: WARNING 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.
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safety instructions 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.
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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.
contents INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Unpacking your dryer Basic requirments Ducting requirements Important to installer Location considerations Alcove or closet installation Mobile home installation Exhausting Gas requirements Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation instructions Electrical requirements Grounding Electrical connections Installation - General procedure Final installation checklist Connecting the inlet hose Dryer Exhaust Tips...
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.
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. •...
installing your dryer If the new dryer is being installed into an existing exhaust system, you must make sure: • 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.
A minimum of 72 in² (465 cm²) of unobstructed space is required. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) for information on purchasing the Floor Anchoring Kit as an accessory. All mobile home installations must be exhausted to the outside with the exhaust duct termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure, using materials that will not support combustion.
installing your dryer GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/Z223.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR WITH THE CAN/CGA-B149 INSTALLATION CODES (FOR CANADA). Gas dryers are equipped with a burner vent for use with natural gas.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel or frame back. • 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 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. 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.
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 side- by-side so you have easy access to both appliances.
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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 (green/yellow) C.
U.S. MODELS: IMPORTANT – 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.
installing your dryer CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE Method1 - Using the Y Connector and Long Hose The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn off the cold water faucet. 2.
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Method2 - Using the Short Hose, Long Hose, and Y Connector The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. If the “Y” connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet, then you must use the short hose.
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 Wall easily. Dryer DUCT EXHAUST TAPE 2. Use 4” diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer.
DOOR REVERSAL 1. Unplug the power cord. 11. Turn the Holder-Glass upside down and remove 2. Remove the two hinge the 8 screws. screws from the door. 3. Remove the door by lifting it. 4. Remove the two screws from 12.
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installing your dryer 18. Install the 2 Cushion 20. Remove the Cushion- Cover(F)s that you Cover(F). Failure to do removed in Step 8. so may result in the malfunction. Store the removed Cushion-Cover(F) in a safe location. When you change the direction in which the door opens so that the door opens to the left, you have to install...
operating instructions, tips OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL The display window shows the estimated time remaining in the cycle after you have pressed the Start/Pause button. The estimated time remaining may fl uctuate as the cycle progresses. The Drying light will illuminate and remain lit until the cycle is complete. Digital Graphic When your dryer is in the cool-down phase, the Cooling light will illuminate.
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operating instructions, tips To select a cycle, rotate the Cycle Selector dial to the desired cycle. The indicator light by the cycle name will illuminate. The Nomal, Heavy Duty, Perm Press, Bedding, Towels, Delicates, Wool cycles are Sensor Dry cycles. Sensor Dry automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts the dryer off when the load reaches the dryness level you have selected with the Dry Level Selection Button (see below).
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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 sturdy cottons or those labeled Tumble Dry. Medium –...
operating instructions, tips CHILD LOCK A function to prevent children from playing with your dryer. Setting/Releasing 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 set Child Lock while your dryer is running. Once you turn Child Lock on, no button, except for the Power button, will respond until you release the Child Lock function.
RACK DRY Installing the drying rack 1. Open the dryer door. 2. Place the Drying Rack inside the product, and then align the holes of the filter handle of the Drying Rack to the front projections. 3. Place the rear legs in the two recessed areas of the dryer’s back wall, and then push down the middle of the drying rack to fix it in place.
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. Filter Frame Front Door LOAD THE DRYER PROPERLY •...
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. Apply such products away from your dryer and wipe up any spills or overspray immediately.
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 or dry using the Bedding cycle. •...
troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER… PROBLEM 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. •...
If the problem continues, call for service. Electronic Control Problem Call for service. (Over Voltage Error) Electronic Control Problem Call for service. (Communication Error) For any codes not listed above, call 1–800–726–7864 (1–800–SAMSUNG) 34_ troubleshooting DV5471AE-03022A-03_EN.indd Sec4:34 DV5471AE-03022A-03_EN.indd Sec4:34 2011-07-25 2011-07-25 6:03:22...
appendix FABRIC CARE CHART The following symbols provide garment care directions. The Clothing care labels include symbols for washing, 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.
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.
CYCLE CHART Elec. Dryer Type Wrinkle Default (Initial temp. 20.1~30.0° C) Drying Cooling prevent Cycle Sensor dry Temp control Time Time Time Time level High Normal Normal dry 42 min 39 min 3 min (Medium) High Heavy Duty Normal dry 58 min 55 min 3 min...
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Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. SAMSUNG will provide in-home service during the warranty period at no charge, subject to availability within the contiguous United States.
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No warranty or guarantee given by any person, firm, or corporation with respect to this product shall be binding on samsung. Samsung shall not be liable for loss of revenue or profits, failure to realize savings or thter benefits, or any other special, incidental or consequential damages caused by the use, misuse, or inability to use this product, regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, and even if samsung has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Country CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com Code No. DC68-03022A-03_EN DV5471AE-03022A-03_EN.indd Sec7:40 DV5471AE-03022A-03_EN.indd Sec7:40 2011-07-25 2011-07-25 6:03:23 6:03:23...