Samsung DV338AGW manual

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    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 DV338AEW DV338AGW DV338AER-02571A_EN.indd 1 2008-02-14 ¿ÀÈÄ 4:23:30[...]

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    2_ features features 1. Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilitlites 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 getting them dry faster , for a wrinkle-free r esult. 2. Steam cycle This cycle sprays a small amount of water into the dryer drum af[...]

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    safety instructions _3 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W arnin[...]

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    4_ safety 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 phone. Follow the gas sup[...]

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    safety instructions _5 The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified 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 installation instructions for grounding this ap[...]

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    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 Conne[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 3280 {formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety , Title 24, HUD (Part 280), 1975} for the United States) or CS[...]

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    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[...]

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    12_ installing your dryer ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 the[...]

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    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-amper [...]

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    14_ installing your dryer installing your dr yer 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 urn the cold water faucet off. 3. Attach the straight end of[...]

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    installing your dryer _15 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. Read and follow the instr[...]

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    16_ installing your dryer 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[...]

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    installing your dryer _17 6. Review Gas Requirements section. Remove the pipe thread pr otective cap. Apply pipe joint compound or about 1 1/2 wraps of T eflon tape over all threaded connections. Pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petr oleum gas. Connect the gas supply to your dryer . An additional fitting is requi[...]

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    18_ installing your dryer 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[...]

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    installing your dryer _19 DR YER EXHAUST TIPS Plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fir e hazard. 1. Let your dryer exhaust the air easily . 2. Use 4” diameter rigid metal duct. T ape all joints, including at the dryer . Never use lint-trapping screws. 3. Keep ducts as straight as possible. 4. Clean all old ducts before installi[...]

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    20_ installing your dryer DOOR REVERSAL 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Remove two door hinge screws. 3. Lift the door and remove it. 7. Reassemble the black screw in the other hole. 4. Remove the two screws from the opposite side of the door hinge. 8. Place the door on the other side and reattach it to the dryer . 5. Remove two screws fr om the holde[...]

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    operating Instructions, tips _21 operating Instructions, tips OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL P ANEL Digital Graphic Display The display window shows the estimated time remaining in the cycle after the Start/Pause button is pressed. The estimated time r emaining may fluctuate as the cycle progr esses. The Drying light will illuminate and remain lit until t[...]

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    22_ operating Instructions, tips Time Selection Button When using Manual Dry cycles, time can be adjusted by pressing the time selection button. During the Sensory Dry cycle, the time light indicator is off because exact drying times are determined by fluctuating humidity levels. Signal Selection Button When the cycle is complete, a chime will soun[...]

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    operating Instructions, tips _23 Start/Pause selection button Press to pause and r estart programs. Power button Press once to turn your Dryer on, press again to turn it off. If your dryer is left on for more than 10 minutes without any buttons being touched, the power automatically turns off. CHILD LOCK A function to prevent childr en from playing[...]

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    24_ operating Instructions, tips 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[...]

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    operating Instructions, tips _25 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[...]

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    26_ 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 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[...]

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    special laundry tips _27 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[...]

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    28_ troubleshooting 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?[...]

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    troubleshooting _29 Dries unevenly . • Seams, pockets, and other similarly heavy areas may not be completely dry when the rest of the load has r eached the selected dryness level. This is normal. Select the V ery Dry setting if desired. • If one heavy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one towel with sheets, it is possible that the [...]

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    30_ troubleshooting 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 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 Cl[...]

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    appendix _31 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[...]

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    32_ 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[...]

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    appendix _33 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 T owels High (Medium) Normal dry 52 min 47 min 5 min 90 min Perm Press Medium (No change) Nor[...]

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    34_ 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[...]

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    warranty _35 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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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Country CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www .samsung.com Code No. DC68-02571A_EN DV338AER-02571A_EN.indd 36 2008-02-14 ¿ÀÈÄ 4:24:09[...]