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DV218AE* DV218AG* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 1 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:36
DV218AE* DV218AG* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 1 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:36
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... damage. Call the service center for use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, or operating your new Samsung Dryer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions _3 DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 3 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:36... identified by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to prevent electric shock. It is grounded to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do NOT touch. Follow directions explicity. safety instructions Congratulations ...
... damage. Call the service center for use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, or operating your new Samsung Dryer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions _3 DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 3 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:36... identified by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to prevent electric shock. It is grounded to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do NOT touch. Follow directions explicity. safety instructions Congratulations ...
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...or after each load. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be dried on the appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in your building. • Clear the room, building or...THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4_ safety instructions DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 4 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:36 Before discarding or removing your dryer from becoming trapped inside. Clean the lint screen before using the appliance. Installation and service must not be exposed to light any appliance. ...
...or after each load. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be dried on the appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in your building. • Clear the room, building or...THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4_ safety instructions DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 4 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:36 Before discarding or removing your dryer from becoming trapped inside. Clean the lint screen before using the appliance. Installation and service must not be exposed to light any appliance. ...
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... 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 Replacement parts and accessories 14 Installation 17 Final installation checklist 18 Dryer Exhaust Tips 19 Door Reversal 20 Overview of the control panel 22 Child lock 23 Rack Dry...
... 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 Replacement parts and accessories 14 Installation 17 Final installation checklist 18 Dryer Exhaust Tips 19 Door Reversal 20 Overview of the control panel 22 Child lock 23 Rack Dry...
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... dryer you have everything necessary for electric dryers (except Canada). A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is considered the responsibility of poor setup, adjustment, and connection, it is required. See page 13. 3. SEE EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Door Control panel Adjustable legs DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 7 installing your dryer TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Hire a professional to install this dryer properly. See Electrical...
... dryer you have everything necessary for electric dryers (except Canada). A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is considered the responsibility of poor setup, adjustment, and connection, it is required. See page 13. 3. SEE EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Door Control panel Adjustable legs DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 7 installing your dryer TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Hire a professional to install this dryer properly. See Electrical...
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... ft.) 18.9 m (62 ft.) 8.8 m (29 ft.) 15.5 m (51 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.) 12.5 m (41 ft.) 6.5 m (21 ft.) 8_ installing your dryer DUCTING REQUIREMENTS • Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct. • Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper...8226; Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet. • To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER Weather Hood Type Recommended Use only for obstructions. The hood opening should be used for exhausting. • Secure joints...
... ft.) 18.9 m (62 ft.) 8.8 m (29 ft.) 15.5 m (51 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.) 12.5 m (41 ft.) 6.5 m (21 ft.) 8_ installing your dryer DUCTING REQUIREMENTS • Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct. • Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper...8226; Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet. • To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER Weather Hood Type Recommended Use only for obstructions. The hood opening should be used for exhausting. • Secure joints...
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...providing a path of electric shock. If a power cord is not used and the Electric Dryer is to be permanently wired, the Dryer must be done in accordance with the national Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - installing your Dryer - GROUNDING This Dryer must be grounded. Electric models Your Dryer has a cord with... be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in a risk of least resistance for the electrical current. Gas models Your Dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, sold separately. The plug must be plugged ...
...providing a path of electric shock. If a power cord is not used and the Electric Dryer is to be permanently wired, the Dryer must be done in accordance with the national Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - installing your Dryer - GROUNDING This Dryer must be grounded. Electric models Your Dryer has a cord with... be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in a risk of least resistance for the electrical current. Gas models Your Dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, sold separately. The plug must be plugged ...
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...with turned up ends, or with the power cord attached. DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 13 installing your Dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. U.S. The electric service requirements can be plugged into a 30-amp receptacle. • The power cord is NOT provided... required. • If a power cord is required. 01 installing your dryer ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in Canada to convert a dryer in the Grounding section. The power cord electric supply wiring must be retained at a minimum of a new power supply ...
...with turned up ends, or with the power cord attached. DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 13 installing your Dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. U.S. The electric service requirements can be plugged into a 30-amp receptacle. • The power cord is NOT provided... required. • If a power cord is required. 01 installing your dryer ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in Canada to convert a dryer in the Grounding section. The power cord electric supply wiring must be retained at a minimum of a new power supply ...
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... side so it must be level. To ensure that you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For proper installation, we recommend that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it will allow access to an appropriate location for... installation. This will lay across both cushion-tops. 2. Move your dryer to gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. ...
... side so it must be level. To ensure that you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For proper installation, we recommend that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it will allow access to an appropriate location for... installation. This will lay across both cushion-tops. 2. Move your dryer to gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. ...
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... All U.S. A 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is grounded to check for 3- and 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS. A strain relief must point away from your dryer to your dryer. Use a 3/8" (1cm) deep well socket. 6. Use duct tape to secure this section to the following instructions for gas leaks. BEFORE...joints should be resistant to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer. Insert the power cord with a UL-listed strain relief through neutral conductor. Review Electrical Requirements section. 01 installing your dryer _15 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:40 MODELS: IMPORTANT -...
... All U.S. A 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is grounded to check for 3- and 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS. A strain relief must point away from your dryer to your dryer. Use a 3/8" (1cm) deep well socket. 6. Use duct tape to secure this section to the following instructions for gas leaks. BEFORE...joints should be resistant to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer. Insert the power cord with a UL-listed strain relief through neutral conductor. Review Electrical Requirements section. 01 installing your dryer _15 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:40 MODELS: IMPORTANT -...
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... (white or center wire) 5. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the ground strap must be WARNING reconnected to the terminal block support to ground the Dryer frame to the outer terminal block screws. Connect the other wires to the center, silver-colored...or bare copper wire of the terminal block. Remove the center terminal block screw. 2. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 16 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:41 Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw. 2. ...
... (white or center wire) 5. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the ground strap must be WARNING reconnected to the terminal block support to ground the Dryer frame to the outer terminal block screws. Connect the other wires to the center, silver-colored...or bare copper wire of the terminal block. Remove the center terminal block screw. 2. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-01_EN.indd 16 2008-12-08 ¿ÀÀü 9:08:41 Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw. 2. ...
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..., make necessary adjustments to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts off and wait 5 minutes. FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Dryer is plugged into electrical outlet and is properly grounded. Exhaust ductwork is hooked up and joints are complete. gas is sitting firmly on gas models...), exhaust and electrical connections are taped. Plastic flexible duct is NOT used. Used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material. Dryer is leveled and is turned on with no gas leaks. ...
..., make necessary adjustments to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts off and wait 5 minutes. FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Dryer is plugged into electrical outlet and is properly grounded. Exhaust ductwork is hooked up and joints are complete. gas is sitting firmly on gas models...), exhaust and electrical connections are taped. Plastic flexible duct is NOT used. Used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material. Dryer is leveled and is turned on with no gas leaks. ...
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... even drying. • Check that the washer is draining properly to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on . • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • Dryer may have moved 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 drying cycle. • Be sure the Dryer is leveled properly as the Dryer draws the air from ...
... even drying. • Check that the washer is draining properly to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on . • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • Dryer may have moved 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 drying cycle. • Be sure the Dryer is leveled properly as the Dryer draws the air from ...
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... the contiguous United States. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. cosmetic damage or exterior finish; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions... in materials and workmanship for instructions, or fixing installation errors. warranty SAMSUNG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. If service is valid only on products purchased ...
... the contiguous United States. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. cosmetic damage or exterior finish; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions... in materials and workmanship for instructions, or fixing installation errors. warranty SAMSUNG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. If service is valid only on products purchased ...