Samsung DV331AE 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 or accessory parts, please register your pr oduct at or contact www .samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) DV331AE* DV331AG* DV331AE-03026A-01_EN.indd 1 DV331AE-03026A-01_EN.indd 1 2011-03-28 ?[...]

2_ Features features 1. Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities are at your fi ngertips! 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. Steam cycle This cycle sprays a small amount of water into the dryer drum after sev[...]

Safety information _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 benefi ts and features. WHA T YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT S[...]

4_ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions WARNING: T o r educe the risk of fi re, 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, s[...]

Safety information _5 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 p[...]

6_ Safety information SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualifi ed service personnel. 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 i[...]

Installing your dryer _7 contents INST ALLING YOUR DRYER 8 8 T ools needed for installation 8 See Dryer Exterior 9 Ducting requir ements 10 Important to installer 10 Location considerations 10 Alcove or closet installation 12 Mobile home installation 12 Exhausting 13 Gas requir ements 14 Electrical requir ements 14 Grounding 15 Electrical connectio[...]

8_ installing your dryer 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 r esult of poor setup, adjustment, and connection, it is considered the r esponsibility of the installer . If you install the dryer , you are responsible. Make sure you have [...]

installing your dryer _9 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 fl exible metal duct must be used, [...]

10_ installing your dryer installing your dr yer 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 fl exible plastic duct is not used. • T o Inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct. • The duct is not kinked or [...]

installing your dryer _11 MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INST ALLA TIONS: Sides - 1 In.(2.5 cm) Rear - 5 In. (12.7 cm) T op - 17 In.(43.2 cm) Closet Front - 2 In. (5.1 cm) If the washer and dryer are installed together , the closet front must have at least a 72 in² (465cm²) unobstructed air opening. Y our washer alone does not require a[...]

12_ installing your dryer 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 3280 {formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety , T itle 24, HUD (Part 280), 1975} for the United States) or CSA Standards Z240 (for [...]

installing your dryer _13 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[...]

14_ installing your dryer ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Wiring diagram is located on the back of the dryer . • Improper connection of the equipment gr ounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether your dryer is properly gr ounded. Do not modify the plug pro[...]

installing your dryer _15 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-amper [...]

16_ installing your dryer CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE Method1 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet. 2. T ur n the cold water faucet off. 3. Attach the straight end of long hose to “Y’ [...]

installing your dryer _17 Method2 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. If “Y” connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet, the short hose must be used. 2. T ur n the cold water faucet off. 3. Attach short inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by [...]

18_ 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). INST ALLA TION Gather the requir ed tools and parts before starting the installation. Rea[...]

installing your dryer _19 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 fl exible exhaust m[...]

20_ installing your dryer installing your dr yer 6. Review Gas Requirements section. Remove the pipe thread pr otective cap. Apply pipe joint compound or about 1 1/2 wraps of T efl on tape over all threaded connections. Pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of any liquefi ed petroleum gas. Connect the gas supply to your dryer . An a[...]

installing your dryer _21 4-WIRE system connections 1. Remove the center terminal block screw . 2. Connect the ground wir e (green or unwrapped) of the power cord to the external ground conductor scr ew . 3. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wir e) of the power cord and the appliance gr ound wire (gr een with yellow stripes) under the centr[...]

22_ installing your dryer installing your dr yer DR YER EXHAUST TIPS Plastic or non-metal fl exible duct presents a potential fi re hazard. 1. Make sure your 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 [...]

installing your dryer _23 DOOR REVERSAL 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Remove two door hinge screws. 3. Lift the door and remove it. 8. Reinsert the 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 on the [...]

24_ 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 desir ed cycle. The indicator light by the cycle name will illuminate. The Normal, Heavy Duty , T owels, Perm Press, Delicates and Sanitize cycles ar e Sensor Dry cycles. Sensor Dry au[...]

operating Instructions, tips _25 Digital Graphic Display T he display window shows the estimated time remaining in the cycle after the Start/Pause button is pressed. The estimated time r emaining may fl uctuate as the cycle progr esses. The Drying light will illuminate and remain lit until the cycle is complete. When your dryer is in the cool-down[...]

26_ operating Instructions, tips operating Instructions, tips Select Cycle Option Mixed Load Bell - This is an alarm that notifi es the user when the average dry level is damp dry (80% dried). This is useful when the laundry contains various types of clothing you do not want to dry completely . An alarm sounds for fi ve (5) seconds while continui[...]

operating Instructions, tips _27 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 T emp. and Time 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,[...]

28_ operating Instructions, tips operating Instructions, tips RACK DR Y(OPTIONAL) Installing the drying rack 1. Open the dryer door . 2. Position the drying rack in the tumbler , placing the front lip of the drying rack on the top of the lint fi lter . 3. Place the rear legs in the two r ecessed areas of the dryer’ s back wall, then push down th[...]

Care and cleaning _29 CLEAN THE LINT FIL TER • After each load. • T o shorten drying time. • T o operate more energy effi ciently . Do not operate your dryer without the lint fi lter 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 differ ently[...]

30_ care and cleaning 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 fi nish may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain r emover products. Apply such products away fr om your dryer and wipe up any spills or overspray imm[...]

special laundry tips _31 special laundr y 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[...]

32_ troubleshooting troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DR YER… PROBLEM SOLUTION Doesn’t run. • Make sure the door is latched shut. • Be sure the power cor d is plugged into a live electrical outlet. • Check the home’ s circuit br eaker and fuses. • Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the cycle. Does[...]

troubleshooting _33 PROBLEM SOLUTION Shuts off befor e load is dry • Dryer load is too small. Add more items or a few towels and r estart the cycle. • Dryer load is too large. Remove some items and restart the dryer . Lint on clothes • Make sure the lint fi lter is cleaned before every load. With some loads that produce high amounts of lint,[...]

34_ Appendix troubleshooting 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 Clogged Lint Screen V ent is restricted Clean the screen or vent. If the problem continues call for service. tO dO dE Running the dryer with door open Close the door [...]

appendix _35 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[...]

36_ appendix 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 t[...]

appendix _37 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 42 min 39 min 3 min 90 min Heavy Duty High (No change) Normal dry 58 min 55 min 3 min Perm Press Medium (No change) Normal dry 32 min 29 min 3 min Delicates Low (No change) Normal dry 27[...]

38_ warranty 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 li[...]

warranty _39 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 RESPE[...]

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