Samsung DV218AE manuale d’uso

Gas and Electric Dr yer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/global/register DV218AE* DV218AG* DV218AEW-02568A_EN.indd 1 2008-03-14 ¿ÀÈÄ 6:11:12[...]

2_ Features features 1. Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities are at your fingertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our ultra- large 7.3 cu.ft. capacity dryer circulates mor e air through your clothes drying them faster , for a wrinkle-free r esult. 2. V arious Drying Cycles & Fuzzy Logic Algorithm Simply turn the Jog Dial to sele[...]

Safety instructions _3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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. WHA T YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SA[...]

4_ Safety instructions SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not turn on the appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building or ar ea of all occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’ s [...]

Safety instructions _5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be properly gr ounded. Never plug the power cord into a r eceptacle that is not grounded adequately and in accor dance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance. Do not sit on top of the dryer . Because of continuing product impr ovem[...]

6_ Contents contents INST ALLING YOUR DR YER 7 7 T ools needed for installation 7 See Exhaust Requirements 8 Ducting requir ements 9 Important to installer 9 Location considerations 9 Alcove or closet installation 10 Mobile home installation 10 Exhausting 11 Gas requirements 12 Electrical requirements 12 Grounding 13 Electrical connections 14 Repla[...]

Installing your dryer _7 installing your dr yer TOOLS NEEDED FOR INST ALLA TION Hire a pr ofessional 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 r esponsibility of the installer . If you install the dryer you ar e responsible. Make sure you have ev[...]

8_ 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 result in incr eased lint accumulation. Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly . • If a flexible metal duct must be used, us[...]

Installing your dryer _9 If the new Dryer is 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. • T o Inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct. • The duct is not kinked or crushed. • The exhaust h[...]

10_ Installing your dryer installing your dr yer MOBILE HOME INST ALLA TION The installation of the Dryer in mobile homes must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 {formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety , Title 24, HUD (Part 280), 1975} for the United States) or C[...]

Installing your dryer _11 GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. THE INST ALLA TION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NA TIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/Z223.1, LA TEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED ST A TES), OR WITH THE CAN/CGA-B149 INST ALLA TION CODES (FOR CANADA). Gas dryers are equipped wi[...]

12_ Installing your dryer ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A Wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel. • Improper connection of the equipment gr ounding 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 gr ounded. Do not modify t[...]

Installing your dryer _13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all gr ounding instructions in the Grounding section. An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your Dryer is r ecommended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Gas models – U.S. and Canada A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-amp fu[...]

14_ Installing your dryer installing your dr yer REPLACEMENT P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES If your dryer requir es replacement parts or accessories, contact the dealer fr om whom you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). T ools and Parts Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas only) Nut drivers Level Phillips [...]

Installing your dryer _15 4. Review the Exhausting section before installing the exhaust system. Install the ductwork fr om your dryer to the exhaust hood. The crimped end of the duct sections must point away from your dryer . DO NOT use sheet metal screws when assembling ducting. These joints should be taped. Never use plastic flexible exhaust mat[...]

16_ Installing your dryer installing your dr yer 3-WIRE system connections 1. Loosen or remove the center terminal block scr ew . 2. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wir e) of the power cord to the center , silver -colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw . 3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block scr ews. Tigh[...]

Installing your dryer _17 FINAL INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST  Dryer is plugged into electrical outlet and is properly gr ounded.  Exhaust ductwork is hooked up and joints are taped.  Plastic flexible duct is NOT used.  Used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material.  Dryer is leveled and is sitting firmly on the floor .  Gas [...]

18_ Installing your dryer installing your dr yer DR YER EXHAUST TIPS Plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fir e hazard. 1. Make sure you dryer is installed pr operly so it exhausts air easily . 2. Use a 4” diameter rigid metal duct. T ape all joints, including at the dryer . Never use lint-trapping screws. 3. Keep ducts as stra[...]

Installing your dryer _19 DOOR REVERSAL 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Remove two door hinge screws. 3. Lift the door and remove it. 8. Reinsert the black screw in the other hole. 4. Remove a screw on the Frame Front 9. Reinsert the screw (Step 4) on the Frame Front 5. Remove the two screws on the opposite side of the door hinge. 10. Place the door o[...]

20_ Operating Instructions, Tips operating Instructions, tips OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL P ANEL Cycle Selector T o select a cycle, rotate the Cycle Selector dial to the desired cycle. The indicator light by the cycle name will illuminate. The Normal, Heavy Duty , T owels, Perm Press and Delicates cycles are Sensor Dry cycles. Sensor Dry automatically [...]

Operating Instructions, Tips _21 Dry Level Selection Button T o select the dry level in the Normal, Heavy Duty , or other Sensor Dry cycles, press the Dry Level button. An indicator light will illuminate next to the desir ed dryness level. Press the button r epeatedly to scroll thr ough the settings. Larger or bulkier loads may requir e the More Dr[...]

22_ Operating Instructions, Tips CHILD LOCK A function to prevent childr en from playing with your dryer . Setting/Releasing If you want to set or release the Child Lock, pr ess both the Time and Signal buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. How to Set: 1. It can be set while your dryer is running. 2. Once you set the Child Lock function, no button,[...]

Operating Instructions, Tips _23 RACK DR Y Installing the drying rack 1. Open the Dryer door . 2. Position the drying rack in the tumbler , placing the r ear legs in the two recessed ar eas of the dryer’ s back wall. 3. Place the front lip of the drying rack on top of the lint filter . 4. Place the items to be dried on the rack, leaving space bet[...]

24_ Operating Instructions, Tips CLEAN THE LINT FIL TER • After each load. • T o shorten drying time. • T o operate more energy efficiently . Do not operate your Dryer without the lint filter in place. LOAD THE DR YER PROPERL Y • Place only one washload in your Dryer at a time. • Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight fabrics will dry diffe[...]

Care and cleaning _25 care and cleaning CONTROL P ANEL 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 pr e-treatment soil and stain r emover products. Apply such products away fr om your Dryer and wipe up any spills or overspray imme[...]

26_ Special laundry tips special laundr y tips Please follow the care label or manufactur er’ s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions ar e not available, use the following information as a guide. Bedspreads & Comforters • Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Normal cycle and High temperature. • Make[...]

T roubleshooting _27 troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DR YER… PROBLEM SOLUTION Doesn’t run. • Be sure the door is latched shut. • Be sure the power cor d is plugged into a live electrical outlet. • Check the home’ s circuit breaker and fuses. • Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the cycle. Doesn?[...]

28_ T roubleshooting INFORMA TION CODES Information codes may be displayed to help you better understand what is occurring with your Dryer . ERROR DISPLA Y MEANING SOLUTION tS The Thermistor resistance is very low or high. T ry r estarting the cycle. If the problem continues call for service. tO dO Running the dryer with door open Close the door an[...]

Appendix _29 appendix F ABRIC CARE CHART The following symbols provide garment car e direction. The Clothing car e 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 car e label directions to max[...]

30_ Appendix PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT This appliance is manufactured fr om recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of this appliance, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut of f the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the door so that animals and small childr en cannot get trapped in[...]

Appendix _31 CYCLE CHART Cycle Default Drying Cooling Wrinkle prevent T emp control Sensor dry level Time Time Time Time Sensor Dry Normal High (Medium) Normal dry 44 min 39 min 5 min 90 min Heavy Duty High (No change) Normal dry 60 min 55 min 5 min 90 min Perm Press Medium Low (No change) Normal dry 34 min 24 min 10 min 90 min Delicates Low (No ch[...]

32_ W arranty warranty SAMSUNG DR YER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a l[...]

W arranty _33 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 MERCHANT ABILITY , INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORA TION WITH RESP[...]

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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Country CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www .samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.com Code No. DC68-02568A_EN DV218AEW-02568A_EN.indd 36 2008-03-14 ¿ÀÈÄ 6:11:34[...]