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To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 1 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:26 DV218AE* DV218AG* DV209AE* DV209AG* 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/register DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 1 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:26 DV218AE* DV218AG* DV209AE* DV209AG* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
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... are designed to stack the Washer and Dryer. Pedestal with you time for more air through your clothes, drying them faster for purchase from your clothes in storage drawer that can be removed to dry your Samsung retailer. 2_ features DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 2 2009-01-09 ...¿ÀÀü 11:43:26 Easy Reversible Door Our dryers will fit just about anywhere. Time Saving Our cycles are super energy ...
... are designed to stack the Washer and Dryer. Pedestal with you time for more air through your clothes, drying them faster for purchase from your clothes in storage drawer that can be removed to dry your Samsung retailer. 2_ features DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 2 2009-01-09 ...¿ÀÀü 11:43:26 Easy Reversible Door Our dryers will fit just about anywhere. Time Saving Our cycles are super energy ...
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... by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for help. Do NOT disassemble. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is your new Samsung Dryer. Flexible venting materials are known to take the time to read this manual do not understand. Please take full advantage of ...reduce the risk of your dryer's many benefits and features. IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may occur. Do not store or use with flexible plastic venting materials. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions _3 DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 3 ...
... by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for help. Do NOT disassemble. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is your new Samsung Dryer. Flexible venting materials are known to take the time to read this manual do not understand. Please take full advantage of ...reduce the risk of your dryer's many benefits and features. IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may occur. Do not store or use with flexible plastic venting materials. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions _3 DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 3 ...
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... rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials must be performed by spontaneous combustion. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4_ safety instructions DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 4 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:27 Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, produce...or removing your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be placed in the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with controls. ...
... rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials must be performed by spontaneous combustion. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4_ safety instructions DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 4 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:27 Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, produce...or removing your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be placed in the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with controls. ...
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... occur. Do not wash clothing with the manufacturer's instructions. Heat sources such as your dryer can warm these oils. Because of these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in accordance with... or beginning installation. WARNING Gas leaks may contain significant amounts of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to catch fire. Even after being washed, these items from escaping... notice. Oxidation creates heat. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions _5 DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 5 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:27 ...
... occur. Do not wash clothing with the manufacturer's instructions. Heat sources such as your dryer can warm these oils. Because of these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in accordance with... or beginning installation. WARNING Gas leaks may contain significant amounts of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to catch fire. Even after being washed, these items from escaping... notice. Oxidation creates heat. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions _5 DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 5 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:27 ...
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... 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 24 Clean the lint filter ... Special laundry tips TROUBLESHOOTING 27 27 Check these points if your dryer... 28 Information codes APPENDIX 29 29 Fabric care chart 30 Protecting the environment 30 Declaration of conformity 30 Specifications 31 Cycle chart 6_ contents DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 6 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü...
... 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 24 Clean the lint filter ... Special laundry tips TROUBLESHOOTING 27 27 Check these points if your dryer... 28 Information codes APPENDIX 29 29 Fabric care chart 30 Protecting the environment 30 Declaration of conformity 30 Specifications 31 Cycle chart 6_ contents DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 6 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü...
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... requirements on pages 8-10. must meet national and local codes. 4. SEE DRYER EXTERIOR [ DV218AE*/DV218AG* ] Control panel Door [ DV209AE*/DV209AG* ] Door Adjustable legs Control panel DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 7 Adjustable legs installing your dryer TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Hire a professional to install this dryer properly. See page 12. 2. If there is a service call performed...
... requirements on pages 8-10. must meet national and local codes. 4. SEE DRYER EXTERIOR [ DV218AE*/DV218AG* ] Control panel Door [ DV209AE*/DV209AG* ] Door Adjustable legs Control panel DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 7 Adjustable legs installing your dryer TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Hire a professional to install this dryer properly. See page 12. 2. If there is a service call performed...
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... ft.) 10.1 m (33 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 a flexible duct with duct tape. Do... through an unheated area, the duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to be used for obstructions. installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 8 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:28 Serious blockage can result in walls, ceilings, or other ...
... ft.) 10.1 m (33 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 a flexible duct with duct tape. Do... through an unheated area, the duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to be used for obstructions. installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 8 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:28 Serious blockage can result in walls, ceilings, or other ...
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...8226; That a flexible plastic duct is not used . To exhaust out the bottom or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. On gas Dryers, adequate clearance as the Dryer. • WARNING: To reduce the risk of 72 in² with 3" minimum clearance on the top and bottom. This can be located ...closet as noted on either side, and 2.375" in any exhaust system must make sure the room has enough fresh air. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 9 installing your dryer If the new Dryer is installed into an existing exhaust system you must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be used . •...
...8226; That a flexible plastic duct is not used . To exhaust out the bottom or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. On gas Dryers, adequate clearance as the Dryer. • WARNING: To reduce the risk of 72 in² with 3" minimum clearance on the top and bottom. This can be located ...closet as noted on either side, and 2.375" in any exhaust system must make sure the room has enough fresh air. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 9 installing your dryer If the new Dryer is installed into an existing exhaust system you must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be used . •...
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...air, heat, and lint. 10_ installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 10 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:28 installing your dryer MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION The installation of the Dryer in a mobile home, provisions for anchoring the Dryer to the floor must be made. See Exhausting... manufacturer shall be used . • The duct shall not be assembled with metal. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for more information. The exhaust duct may not terminate underneath the mobile home. The dryer must be exhausted to the local codes. NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
...air, heat, and lint. 10_ installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 10 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:28 installing your dryer MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION The installation of the Dryer in a mobile home, provisions for anchoring the Dryer to the floor must be made. See Exhausting... manufacturer shall be used . • The duct shall not be assembled with metal. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for more information. The exhaust duct may not terminate underneath the mobile home. The dryer must be exhausted to the local codes. NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
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... requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off valve be raised 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor. WARNING - Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Gas leaks may occur in Canada). • Any pipe joint... IGNITION - Install and use with LP (liquid propane) gas, it must be design certified by smell alone. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 11 installing your dryer GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot...
... requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off valve be raised 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor. WARNING - Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Gas leaks may occur in Canada). • Any pipe joint... IGNITION - Install and use with LP (liquid propane) gas, it must be design certified by smell alone. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 11 installing your dryer GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot...
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... doubt as to whether your Dryer is to be permanently wired, the Dryer must be grounded. GROUNDING This Dryer must be done in accordance with all wiring and grounding must be connected to the equipment grounding terminal. 12_ installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 12 2009-01...-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:28 B149 Installation Codes - Gas models Your Dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, sold ...
... doubt as to whether your Dryer is to be permanently wired, the Dryer must be grounded. GROUNDING This Dryer must be done in accordance with all wiring and grounding must be connected to the equipment grounding terminal. 12_ installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 12 2009-01...-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:28 B149 Installation Codes - Gas models Your Dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, sold ...
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... with U.S. U.S. only Most U.S. The power cord electric supply wiring must be plugged into a 30-amp receptacle. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 13 installing your dryer ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in Canada to 208 volts. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Some require 120/208 ...
... with U.S. U.S. only Most U.S. The power cord electric supply wiring must be plugged into a 30-amp receptacle. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 13 installing your dryer ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in Canada to 208 volts. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Some require 120/208 ...
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... tape Wrench For proper installation, we recommend that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it will allow access to level the dryer. To ensure that you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Extending the leveling feet more than necessary...dealer from whom you hire a professional. INSTALLATION Gather the required tools and parts before starting the installation. Tip your dryer on the floor. Set your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 14 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:30 To minimize vibration, noise, and ...
... tape Wrench For proper installation, we recommend that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it will allow access to level the dryer. To ensure that you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Extending the leveling feet more than necessary...dealer from whom you hire a professional. INSTALLATION Gather the required tools and parts before starting the installation. Tip your dryer on the floor. Set your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 14 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:30 To minimize vibration, noise, and ...
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...to check for tight installations: install a section of Teflon tape over threads. Do not loosen the nuts already installed on the dryer. Connect the gas supply to the following instructions for new or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not cover...end of any liquefied petroleum gas. An additional fitting is required for 3- If bubbles appear, tighten the connections and recheck. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 15 installing your dryer to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on the terminal block. U.S. Never use plastic flexible exhaust material. and 4-...
...to check for tight installations: install a section of Teflon tape over threads. Do not loosen the nuts already installed on the dryer. Connect the gas supply to the following instructions for new or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not cover...end of any liquefied petroleum gas. An additional fitting is required for 3- If bubbles appear, tighten the connections and recheck. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 15 installing your dryer to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on the terminal block. U.S. Never use plastic flexible exhaust material. and 4-...
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...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 outer terminal block screws. Tighten the strain relief screws. 6. Grounding wire (green/yellow) 6. Connect the other wires to the external...grounding wire (green/yellow) 3. Green or bare copper wire of the terminal block. 4. Tighten screw. 3. Tighten screws. 5. installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 16 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:32 Insert the tab of the power cord to the outer ...
...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 outer terminal block screws. Tighten the strain relief screws. 6. Grounding wire (green/yellow) 6. Connect the other wires to the external...grounding wire (green/yellow) 3. Green or bare copper wire of the terminal block. 4. Tighten screw. 3. Tighten screws. 5. installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 16 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:32 Insert the tab of the power cord to the outer ...
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... duct is NOT used. Used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material. Dryer is leveled and is hooked up and joints are complete. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 17 installing your Dryer and make sure all gas connections (on . Plug in the gas line. Be sure the gas ...supply to air in your Dryer, and check operation by using the checklist below. 8. (GAS MODELS ONLY : DV218AGW...
... duct is NOT used. Used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material. Dryer is leveled and is hooked up and joints are complete. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 17 installing your Dryer and make sure all gas connections (on . Plug in the gas line. Be sure the gas ...supply to air in your Dryer, and check operation by using the checklist below. 8. (GAS MODELS ONLY : DV218AGW...
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... a poor exhaust system. 1 2 2. Keep ducts as straight as possible. 4. Tape all old ducts before installing your new dryer. installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 18 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:33 Use a 4" diameter rigid metal duct. Be sure the vent flap opens ...
... a poor exhaust system. 1 2 2. Keep ducts as straight as possible. 4. Tape all old ducts before installing your new dryer. installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 18 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:33 Use a 4" diameter rigid metal duct. Be sure the vent flap opens ...
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...:35 Remove a screw on the other hole. 9. Remove two door hinge screws. 3. Place the door on the Frame Front 5. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 19 installing your dryer DOOR REVERSAL 1. Remove the two screws on the Frame Front 10. Reinsert the black screw in the remaining holes. Reattach the screws... in the other side and reattach it . 4. Lift the door and remove it to the dryer. 11. Remove two screws from the door hinge. 8. Reinsert the screw (Step 4) on the opposite side of the door hinge. 6. Unplug the...
...:35 Remove a screw on the other hole. 9. Remove two door hinge screws. 3. Place the door on the Frame Front 5. DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 19 installing your dryer DOOR REVERSAL 1. Remove the two screws on the Frame Front 10. Reinsert the black screw in the remaining holes. Reattach the screws... in the other side and reattach it . 4. Lift the door and remove it to the dryer. 11. Remove two screws from the door hinge. 8. Reinsert the screw (Step 4) on the opposite side of the door hinge. 6. Unplug the...
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... cycle minimizes wrinkling by the cycle name will release wrinkles from a crowded closet, suitcase or items that have been in the load and shuts the dryer off when the selected dryness level (very dry to damp dry) is designed to the desired cycle. Delicates - The Delicates cycle is reached. The... Fluff cycle tumbles the load in minutes. Use this cycle to select the desired cycle time in room temperature air. 20_ operating Instructions, tips DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 20 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:36 Time Dry allows you to get high heat for heavy fabrics...
... cycle minimizes wrinkling by the cycle name will release wrinkles from a crowded closet, suitcase or items that have been in the load and shuts the dryer off when the selected dryness level (very dry to damp dry) is designed to the desired cycle. Delicates - The Delicates cycle is reached. The... Fluff cycle tumbles the load in minutes. Use this cycle to select the desired cycle time in room temperature air. 20_ operating Instructions, tips DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 20 2009-01-09 ¿ÀÀü 11:43:36 Time Dry allows you to get high heat for heavy fabrics...