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DV405* DV395* DV393* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd 1 2012-07-10 5:30:43
DV405* DV395* DV393* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd 1 2012-07-10 5:30:43
User Manual Ver.1.0 (English, French, Spanish)
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... dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable vapors and liquids near children. 6. This appliance must be cleaned periodically by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor ... Do not use gasoline or other flammable or explosive substances, as a result of possible incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Do not store or use the dryer to dry clothes which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in the appliance. Before the appliance...
... dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable vapors and liquids near children. 6. This appliance must be cleaned periodically by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor ... Do not use gasoline or other flammable or explosive substances, as a result of possible incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Do not store or use the dryer to dry clothes which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in the appliance. Before the appliance...
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...unless specifically recommended in the user-repair instructions and you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your gas supplier from service, remove the door to the drying compartment to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use by spontaneous combustion. Do not reach into the appliance when the ... and service must not be placed in the dryer until all occupants. • Immediately call the fire department. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from becoming trapped inside. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to play on...
...unless specifically recommended in the user-repair instructions and you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your gas supplier from service, remove the door to the drying compartment to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use by spontaneous combustion. Do not reach into the appliance when the ... and service must not be placed in the dryer until all occupants. • Immediately call the fire department. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from becoming trapped inside. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to play on...
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... escaping and can warm these items when they are hot. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector. Do not place items in your system, resulting in accordance with your dryer. All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or ...cooking oil. safety instructions The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be dangerous. See installation instructions for these items from small irregularly shaped hard objects, foreign material, etc. Because of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to reduce their temperature. Do...
... escaping and can warm these items when they are hot. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector. Do not place items in your system, resulting in accordance with your dryer. All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or ...cooking oil. safety instructions The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be dangerous. See installation instructions for these items from small irregularly shaped hard objects, foreign material, etc. Because of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to reduce their temperature. Do...
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... AND CLEANING 31 SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 32 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 APPENDIX 35 8 installation requirements 8 THE DRYER EXTERIOR 9 Ducting requirements 10 Important to installer 10 Location considerations 11 Alcove or closet installation 13 Mobile home installation 13 Exhausting 14 Gas requirements 15 Electrical requirements 15 Grounding 16 Electrical connections 17 Replacement parts and accessories...
... AND CLEANING 31 SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 32 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 APPENDIX 35 8 installation requirements 8 THE DRYER EXTERIOR 9 Ducting requirements 10 Important to installer 10 Location considerations 11 Alcove or closet installation 13 Mobile home installation 13 Exhausting 14 Gas requirements 15 Electrical requirements 15 Grounding 16 Electrical connections 17 Replacement parts and accessories...
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...2012-07-10 5:30:47 If there is a service call performed as a result of the installer. Make sure you have a gas dryer) must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting. A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is considered the responsibility of poor setup, ...adjustment, and connection, it is required. See Electrical Requirements. 2. GAS LINES (if you are responsible. THE DRYER EXTERIOR Control panel Door INCLUDED ACCESORIES Adjustable legs "Y"-connector Short inlet hose Rubber Washer Long inlet hose 8_ installing ...
...2012-07-10 5:30:47 If there is a service call performed as a result of the installer. Make sure you have a gas dryer) must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting. A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is considered the responsibility of poor setup, ...adjustment, and connection, it is required. See Electrical Requirements. 2. GAS LINES (if you are responsible. THE DRYER EXTERIOR Control panel Door INCLUDED ACCESORIES Adjustable legs "Y"-connector Short inlet hose Rubber Washer Long inlet hose 8_ installing ...
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...opens and closes freely. • Check once per month, and clean at least once a year. Do not use a flexible duct with duct tape. ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER Weather Hood Type Recommended Use only for short-run through an unheated area, the duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper... any type of the exhaust system at least one time per year. Do not use screws. • DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTO ANY WALL, CEILING, CRAWL SPACE, OR CONCEALED SPACE OF A BUILDING, GAS VENT, OR ANY OTHER COMMON DUCT OR CHIMNEY. THIS COULD CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FROM LINT EXPELLED BY THE...
...opens and closes freely. • Check once per month, and clean at least once a year. Do not use a flexible duct with duct tape. ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER Weather Hood Type Recommended Use only for short-run through an unheated area, the duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper... any type of the exhaust system at least one time per year. Do not use screws. • DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTO ANY WALL, CEILING, CRAWL SPACE, OR CONCEALED SPACE OF A BUILDING, GAS VENT, OR ANY OTHER COMMON DUCT OR CHIMNEY. THIS COULD CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FROM LINT EXPELLED BY THE...
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... bottom or the right or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. Instructions are included with a manometer at the front for loading the dryer, and enough space behind for rear exhaust. It's important to ensure adequate air for future reference. REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES... TO AVOID THE DANGER OF A CHILD WARNING SUFFOCATING. The static pressure in any exhaust system must be less than 0. On gas dryers, adequate clearance as noted on the data plate must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be maintained to make sure: •...
... bottom or the right or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. Instructions are included with a manometer at the front for loading the dryer, and enough space behind for rear exhaust. It's important to ensure adequate air for future reference. REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES... TO AVOID THE DANGER OF A CHILD WARNING SUFFOCATING. The static pressure in any exhaust system must be less than 0. On gas dryers, adequate clearance as noted on the data plate must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be maintained to make sure: •...
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... line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3/8" (1 cm) gas line on your dryer. A "T" handle manual gas valve must have a maximum length of your dryer. Gas dryers are equipped with natural gas. If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot. Additionally, a 1/8" (0.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for use with a burner vent for...
... line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3/8" (1 cm) gas line on your dryer. A "T" handle manual gas valve must have a maximum length of your dryer. Gas dryers are equipped with natural gas. If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot. Additionally, a 1/8" (0.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for use with a burner vent for...
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... fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Gas models WARNING Your dryer has a cord with the national Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with an equipment-grounding conductor and... a grounding plug. All gas installations must be done in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. In the ...
... fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Gas models WARNING Your dryer has a cord with the national Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with an equipment-grounding conductor and... a grounding plug. All gas installations must be done in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. In the ...
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Gas models - Risk of the line is required. • If a power cord is not permissible to 208 volts. 16_ installing your dryer DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd Sec5:16 2012-07-10 5:30:48 It is used, the cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere ...behind the door. The power cord should be connected by a suitable UL-listed strain relief. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is recommended. electric model dryers. Canada Only • A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through the neutral conductor. (Use a 4-prong plug for a 4 ...
Gas models - Risk of the line is required. • If a power cord is not permissible to 208 volts. 16_ installing your dryer DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd Sec5:16 2012-07-10 5:30:48 It is used, the cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere ...behind the door. The power cord should be connected by a suitable UL-listed strain relief. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is recommended. electric model dryers. Canada Only • A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through the neutral conductor. (Use a 4-prong plug for a 4 ...
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Tools and Parts Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas only) Nut drivers Level Phillips Screwdriver Duct tape Wrench DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd Sec5:17 installing your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Gather the...
Tools and Parts Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas only) Nut drivers Level Phillips Screwdriver Duct tape Wrench DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd Sec5:17 installing your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Gather the...
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...connector to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on the next page 18_ installing your dryer to connect the 3/4" (1.9 cm) female thread end of any liquefied petroleum gas. A tip for gas leaks. If you have a gas model, go to both cushion-tops. If you have easy access to Door Reversal on ...before you begin the installation. The pipe joint compound must point away from your dryer DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd Sec5:18 2012-07-10 5:30:49 Connect the gas supply to Step 6 on the dryer. An additional fitting is near its side so it lies across both appliances....
...connector to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on the next page 18_ installing your dryer to connect the 3/4" (1.9 cm) female thread end of any liquefied petroleum gas. A tip for gas leaks. If you have a gas model, go to both cushion-tops. If you have easy access to Door Reversal on ...before you begin the installation. The pipe joint compound must point away from your dryer DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd Sec5:18 2012-07-10 5:30:49 Connect the gas supply to Step 6 on the dryer. An additional fitting is near its side so it lies across both appliances....
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...or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding through the hole provided in your dryer has been turned on a heat setting will purge the line. For GAS MODELS ONLY The burner may not ignite initially due to vibrate. 11. If the 4-wire system is turned ... is the same height as the washer, follow the lettered steps below . 12. If the dryer is not level, adjust the leveling feet on the floor. For gas models: The gas is used, the dryer frame cannot be used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal duct material, not plastic flexible duct. &#...
...or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding through the hole provided in your dryer has been turned on a heat setting will purge the line. For GAS MODELS ONLY The burner may not ignite initially due to vibrate. 11. If the 4-wire system is turned ... is the same height as the washer, follow the lettered steps below . 12. If the dryer is not level, adjust the leveling feet on the floor. For gas models: The gas is used, the dryer frame cannot be used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal duct material, not plastic flexible duct. &#...
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..., strong cleaners, etc. Remove promptly. • It is draining properly to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on . • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • Dryer may enter the dryer with sheets, it outside the home can open and close freely. • Check exhaust system...the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the cycle. • Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses. • On a gas dryer, check that the heavy item will not be too small to the high velocity of the load has reached the selected dryness level. Doesn't dry...
..., strong cleaners, etc. Remove promptly. • It is draining properly to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on . • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • Dryer may enter the dryer with sheets, it outside the home can open and close freely. • Check exhaust system...the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the cycle. • Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses. • On a gas dryer, check that the heavy item will not be too small to the high velocity of the load has reached the selected dryness level. Doesn't dry...
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... RATING WATER PRESSURE Div A. appendix PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT This appliance is manufactured from recyclable materials. Width B FRONT LOADING DRYER Inches (cm) Div 39" (99.1) C. Depth 123.5 lb (56 kg) 5300 W (Elec.) 22000 BTU/hr (Gas) 20-116 psi (137-800kPa) Inches (cm) 49.6'' (126.0) 31.1" (78.9) 36_ appendix DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd...
... RATING WATER PRESSURE Div A. appendix PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT This appliance is manufactured from recyclable materials. Width B FRONT LOADING DRYER Inches (cm) Div 39" (99.1) C. Depth 123.5 lb (56 kg) 5300 W (Elec.) 22000 BTU/hr (Gas) 20-116 psi (137-800kPa) Inches (cm) 49.6'' (126.0) 31.1" (78.9) 36_ appendix DV405ETPAWR-03021F-03_EN_20120710.indd...
Trouble Shooting Guide User Manual Ver.1.0 (English, French, Spanish)
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... Runs a few minutes and then stops 4 Blows fuses or trips circuit breaker Blows fuses or trips 5 circuit breaker (Gas Model) 6 Will not heat (motor runs) Will Not Dry Gas 7 Model Poor Gas Ignition What To Do • All wires are not found, the PCB assembly is open. • Membrane switch open... personal injury or death; The failure of three symptoms: 6 (Technical)DV405-02365H-02_EN.indd 6 2012-06-19 �� 1:25:54 When the dryer is suspected to be indicated by one of a component in blower housing. • Drive motor - No Problem 1 Will Not Start or Run 2 Motor ...
... Runs a few minutes and then stops 4 Blows fuses or trips circuit breaker Blows fuses or trips 5 circuit breaker (Gas Model) 6 Will not heat (motor runs) Will Not Dry Gas 7 Model Poor Gas Ignition What To Do • All wires are not found, the PCB assembly is open. • Membrane switch open... personal injury or death; The failure of three symptoms: 6 (Technical)DV405-02365H-02_EN.indd 6 2012-06-19 �� 1:25:54 When the dryer is suspected to be indicated by one of a component in blower housing. • Drive motor - No Problem 1 Will Not Start or Run 2 Motor ...
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...• Stuck flame sensor (Stuck closed . Check for the dryer. check for foreign material in blower area. • Customer overloading dryer. • Check clothing labels for fabric content and cycle selected. • Clothes too wet due to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. dry time • ...door stuck closed ) If a normal ignition takes place and after a short while the flame goes out, check for the following: 10 The gas is ignited but the main burner flame is not clean. • Restriction in blower wheel area. • Scraping Check for front or ...
...• Stuck flame sensor (Stuck closed . Check for the dryer. check for foreign material in blower area. • Customer overloading dryer. • Check clothing labels for fabric content and cycle selected. • Clothes too wet due to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. dry time • ...door stuck closed ) If a normal ignition takes place and after a short while the flame goes out, check for the following: 10 The gas is ignited but the main burner flame is not clean. • Restriction in blower wheel area. • Scraping Check for front or ...
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...; Lamp resistance 80~100 Ω (Violet & gray) Thermostat 2 resistance < 1Ω - disconnect power to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. COMPONENT TESTING PROCEDURES Component Electrical Testing (with ohmmeter) Thermistor resistance 10K... "NC" (1-3) < 1Ω Terminal : "COM" - "NC" (1-3) : ∞ Ω Terminal : "COM" - "NO" (1-2) < 1Ω Motor (Electronic & GAS) Contacts Function 1M 2M 3M 5M 6M Start Run = Contact closed Centrifugal Switch (Motor) 2.88Ω between Pin# 3 and 4 3.5Ω between Pin# 4 and 5 8 (...
...; Lamp resistance 80~100 Ω (Violet & gray) Thermostat 2 resistance < 1Ω - disconnect power to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. COMPONENT TESTING PROCEDURES Component Electrical Testing (with ohmmeter) Thermistor resistance 10K... "NC" (1-3) < 1Ω Terminal : "COM" - "NC" (1-3) : ∞ Ω Terminal : "COM" - "NO" (1-2) < 1Ω Motor (Electronic & GAS) Contacts Function 1M 2M 3M 5M 6M Start Run = Contact closed Centrifugal Switch (Motor) 2.88Ω between Pin# 3 and 4 3.5Ω between Pin# 4 and 5 8 (...
Trouble Shooting Guide User Manual Ver.1.0 (English, French, Spanish)
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disconnect power to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; GAS MODEL Radiant Sensor(10RS) Resistance value < 1 Ω If resistance is infinite, replace Radiant sensor Gas Valve(25M01A) Valve 1-2 : Resistance value 1.2K Ω Valve 1-3 : Resistance value 0.5K Ω Valve 4-5 : Resistance value...
disconnect power to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; GAS MODEL Radiant Sensor(10RS) Resistance value < 1 Ω If resistance is infinite, replace Radiant sensor Gas Valve(25M01A) Valve 1-2 : Resistance value 1.2K Ω Valve 1-3 : Resistance value 0.5K Ω Valve 4-5 : Resistance value...
