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To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 1 2012-04-09 4:15:21 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. DV457E(G)* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper.
To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 1 2012-04-09 4:15:21 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. DV457E(G)* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper.
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...heat deep into the drum of the dryer after several minutes of Residential Clothes Dryers • Vent Sensor Your Samsung dryer is complete. • Smart Care Samsung's Smart Care, an automatic error-monitoring system, detects and diagnoses problems at your new Samsung dryer has all the drying cycles with ... ends. With the innovative Smart Control technology, you know when the cycle is complete. • Smart Monitor (Gas Model Only) Samsung's innovative Smart Monitor technology enables you to scroll through all the benefits to make drying laundry as easy and pleasant as...
...heat deep into the drum of the dryer after several minutes of Residential Clothes Dryers • Vent Sensor Your Samsung dryer is complete. • Smart Care Samsung's Smart Care, an automatic error-monitoring system, detects and diagnoses problems at your new Samsung dryer has all the drying cycles with ... ends. With the innovative Smart Control technology, you know when the cycle is complete. • Smart Monitor (Gas Model Only) Samsung's innovative Smart Monitor technology enables you to scroll through all the benefits to make drying laundry as easy and pleasant as...
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...built-in storage drawer that you in life. • Energy Saving Your Samsung dryer is super energy efficient. It may be changed quickly and easily. • Pedestal with you DO NOT stack Samsung washers and dryers. We strongly recommend that can dry up to dry your clothes the most ...efficient way. • Easy Reversible Door Your Samsung dryer will fit just about anywhere and without a door issues. just 42...
...built-in storage drawer that you in life. • Energy Saving Your Samsung dryer is super energy efficient. It may be changed quickly and easily. • Pedestal with you DO NOT stack Samsung washers and dryers. We strongly recommend that can dry up to dry your clothes the most ...efficient way. • Easy Reversible Door Your Samsung dryer will fit just about anywhere and without a door issues. just 42...
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...personal injury, death and/or property damage. Safety instructions Congratulations on the installation, use, and care of your dryer's many benefits and features. Retain the manual in this or any other flammable vapors and...or death. Please take the time to read this instruction manual. This manual contains important information on your dryer. Call the service center for its intended purpose as described in this manual to operate the extensive features and...common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, or operating your new Samsung Dryer.
...personal injury, death and/or property damage. Safety instructions Congratulations on the installation, use, and care of your dryer's many benefits and features. Retain the manual in this or any other flammable vapors and...or death. Please take the time to read this instruction manual. This manual contains important information on your dryer. Call the service center for its intended purpose as described in this manual to operate the extensive features and...common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, or operating your new Samsung Dryer.
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...must be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials on the appliance. • Do not touch any phone in the dryer until all installation instructions. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone...YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, produce fire by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use any electrical...
...must be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials on the appliance. • Do not touch any phone in the dryer until all installation instructions. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone...YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, produce fire by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use any electrical...
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... in the user-maintenance instructions or published in the user-repair instructions that could ignite or explode. 3. Do not use the dryer to carry out. 11. Do not store or use fabric softeners or products to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured...not grounded adequately and in the "Installing your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Clean the lint screen before using your dryer" section. 18. This appliance must be grounded. Safety instructions WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury...
... in the user-maintenance instructions or published in the user-repair instructions that could ignite or explode. 3. Do not use the dryer to carry out. 11. Do not store or use fabric softeners or products to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured...not grounded adequately and in the "Installing your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Clean the lint screen before using your dryer" section. 18. This appliance must be grounded. Safety instructions WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury...
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...;re hazard. 7. Even after being washed, these items may result in a dangerous situation. 21. Residual oil on top of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to heat. Never pile or stack these kinds of natural gas or LP fuels. Gas appliances can become hot enough to reduce... contain significant amounts of potential exposure to these oils. 6. Exposure to such substances. Gas leaks may prevent heat from the dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Do not wash clothing...
...;re hazard. 7. Even after being washed, these items may result in a dangerous situation. 21. Residual oil on top of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to heat. Never pile or stack these kinds of natural gas or LP fuels. Gas appliances can become hot enough to reduce... contain significant amounts of potential exposure to these oils. 6. Exposure to such substances. Gas leaks may prevent heat from the dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Do not wash clothing...
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...Grounding 19 Electrical connections 20 Connecting the inlet hose 22 Replacement parts and accessories 22 Installation 25 Final installation checklist 25 Dryer exhaust tips 26 Door Reversal 28 Setting up your dryer for the first time DRYING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY 30 30 Drying for the first time 30 ... settings and connecting to your network 48 Turning on the Wi-Fi networking function of your dryer 48 How to update the software 50 Downloading and running the mobile app, Samsung Smart Washer/Dryer App 51 Using the Mobile App 55 Overview of wi-fi settings and ap connection screens 10_...
...Grounding 19 Electrical connections 20 Connecting the inlet hose 22 Replacement parts and accessories 22 Installation 25 Final installation checklist 25 Dryer exhaust tips 26 Door Reversal 28 Setting up your dryer for the first time DRYING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY 30 30 Drying for the first time 30 ... settings and connecting to your network 48 Turning on the Wi-Fi networking function of your dryer 48 How to update the software 50 Downloading and running the mobile app, Samsung Smart Washer/Dryer App 51 Using the Mobile App 55 Overview of wi-fi settings and ap connection screens 10_...
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CARE AND CLEANING 56 56 Control panel 56 Tumbler 56 Stainless steel tumbler 56 Dryer exterior 56 Dryer exhaust system SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 57 57 Special laundry tips TROUBLESHOOTING 58 58 Check these points if your dryer... 59 Information codes 61 Network Setup Q&A APPENDIX 63 63 Fabric care chart 64 Protecting the environment 64 Declaration of conformity 64 Specifications 65 Cycle chart DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd Sec2:11 Contents _11 2012-04-09 4:15:40
CARE AND CLEANING 56 56 Control panel 56 Tumbler 56 Stainless steel tumbler 56 Dryer exterior 56 Dryer exhaust system SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 57 57 Special laundry tips TROUBLESHOOTING 58 58 Check these points if your dryer... 59 Information codes 61 Network Setup Q&A APPENDIX 63 63 Fabric care chart 64 Protecting the environment 64 Declaration of conformity 64 Specifications 65 Cycle chart DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd Sec2:11 Contents _11 2012-04-09 4:15:40
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...40 Keep all the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). THE DRYER EXTERIOR Top Cover Control panel [ BACK ] Door Parts supplied Filter Frame Front Duct Exhaust Water Inlet "Y"-connector Short inlet hose Rubber Washer Long inlet hose 12_ Installing your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. The ... items shown below. To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. If your Dryer was damaged during shipping, or you have all packaging material (plastic bags, WARNING polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children....
...40 Keep all the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). THE DRYER EXTERIOR Top Cover Control panel [ BACK ] Door Parts supplied Filter Frame Front Duct Exhaust Water Inlet "Y"-connector Short inlet hose Rubber Washer Long inlet hose 12_ Installing your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. The ... items shown below. To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. If your Dryer was damaged during shipping, or you have all packaging material (plastic bags, WARNING polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children....
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...to the "Electrical requirements" section on page 18. • A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except for the proper installation • A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Tools needed Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas only) Nut drivers Level Phillips Screwdriver Duct... tape Wrench BASIC REQUIREMENTS Make sure you have everything necessary for Canada). • GAS LINES (if you have a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. • The EXHAUST SYSTEM must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ...
...to the "Electrical requirements" section on page 18. • A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except for the proper installation • A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Tools needed Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas only) Nut drivers Level Phillips Screwdriver Duct... tape Wrench BASIC REQUIREMENTS Make sure you have everything necessary for Canada). • GAS LINES (if you have a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. • The EXHAUST SYSTEM must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ...
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...metal duct must run installation No. Plastic flexible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and affect dryer operation. • Exhaust systems longer than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result if the flexible metal duct is bent too sharply.... insulated and slope slightly down . • Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet. • To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a wall, ceiling, crawl space, or concealed space of the exhaust system at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the...
...metal duct must run installation No. Plastic flexible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and affect dryer operation. • Exhaust systems longer than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result if the flexible metal duct is bent too sharply.... insulated and slope slightly down . • Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet. • To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a wall, ceiling, crawl space, or concealed space of the exhaust system at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the...
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... lint buildup from inside the existing duct. • The duct is not dented or crushed. • The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely. This dryer is factory-ready for the exhaust system. To exhaust out the bottom, right or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. Make sure the room... you must make sure: • The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. • That a flexible plastic duct is not used . The dryer area must have two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum total area of 72 in the same closet as noted on the data plate to...
... lint buildup from inside the existing duct. • The duct is not dented or crushed. • The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely. This dryer is factory-ready for the exhaust system. To exhaust out the bottom, right or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. Make sure the room... you must make sure: • The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. • That a flexible plastic duct is not used . The dryer area must have two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum total area of 72 in the same closet as noted on the data plate to...
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... • Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any , specifically identified for use with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Ducts, Subject 2158A, shall be used. NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT. Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-... a mobile home, provisions for anchoring the dryer to the floor must be made. • Locate an area with adequate fresh air. • A minimum unobstructed space of 72 in² (465 cm²) is required. • Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for information on purchasing the Floor Anchoring Kit as an accessory. ...
... • Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any , specifically identified for use with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Ducts, Subject 2158A, shall be used. NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT. Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-... a mobile home, provisions for anchoring the dryer to the floor must be made. • Locate an area with adequate fresh air. • A minimum unobstructed space of 72 in² (465 cm²) is required. • Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for information on purchasing the Floor Anchoring Kit as an accessory. ...
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...CGA in Canada). • Any pipe joint compound used to your system, creating a dangerous situation. • WARNING Gas leaks may occur in your dryer. If you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector. • Install and use it must be reduced to connect to ignite the burner. A... "T" handle manual gas valve must be design certified by a qualified service technician. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. Flexible gas lines must be detected by a licensed plumber or gas fitter...
...CGA in Canada). • Any pipe joint compound used to your system, creating a dangerous situation. • WARNING Gas leaks may occur in your dryer. If you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector. • Install and use it must be reduced to connect to ignite the burner. A... "T" handle manual gas valve must be design certified by a qualified service technician. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. Flexible gas lines must be detected by a licensed plumber or gas fitter...
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... - Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - The cord is properly installed and grounded in the absence of least resistance for your dryer. if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of local codes, with all local codes and... panel. • WARNING • • The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in accordance with your dryer - GROUNDING This dryer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is sold separately. Do not modify the plug provided with a qualified ...
... - Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - The cord is properly installed and grounded in the absence of least resistance for your dryer. if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of local codes, with all local codes and... panel. • WARNING • • The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in accordance with your dryer - GROUNDING This dryer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is sold separately. Do not modify the plug provided with a qualified ...
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...(3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is U.L. DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 19 Installing your dryer is required. The power cord electric supply wiring must be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. • The power cord is ...U.S. Gas models - only Most U.S. The electric service requirements can be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the "Grounding" section on the data label located behind the...
...(3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is U.L. DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 19 Installing your dryer is required. The power cord electric supply wiring must be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. • The power cord is ...U.S. Gas models - only Most U.S. The electric service requirements can be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the "Grounding" section on the data label located behind the...
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...coupling by hand until it is seated on . 8. Y-Connector Water Hose Duct Exhaust Frame (back) Water Hose 20_ Installing your dryer CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE Method 1 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet. 2. Check for leaks around the "Y" connector, faucets and hoses. Using pliers, ..."Y" connector to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the dryer's rear frame. Installing your dryer DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 20 2012-04-09 4:15:41 Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. Do not use...
...coupling by hand until it is seated on . 8. Y-Connector Water Hose Duct Exhaust Frame (back) Water Hose 20_ Installing your dryer CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE Method 1 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet. 2. Check for leaks around the "Y" connector, faucets and hoses. Using pliers, ..."Y" connector to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the dryer's rear frame. Installing your dryer DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 20 2012-04-09 4:15:41 Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. Do not use...
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.... 8. Attach the 'Y" connector to cold water) "Y" connector Long hose Duct Exhaust Frame (back) Water Hose DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 21 Installing your dryer _21 2012-04-09 4:15:42 Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. Check for leaks around the "Y" connector, faucets ... Using the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Turn the cold water faucet off. 3. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Method 2 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn...
.... 8. Attach the 'Y" connector to cold water) "Y" connector Long hose Duct Exhaust Frame (back) Water Hose DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 21 Installing your dryer _21 2012-04-09 4:15:42 Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. Check for leaks around the "Y" connector, faucets ... Using the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Turn the cold water faucet off. 3. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Method 2 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn...
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.... To ensure that you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at the back of the exhaust system onto your dryer to an appropriate location for tight installations: install a section of the unit in dryer cabinet. 22_ Installing your dryer back in place. To minimize vibrations...the proper installation, we recommend that the dryer provides the optimal drying performance, it in an upright position. 3. To set the dryer to the same height as necessary to your dryer, but do not cover the ventilation slots at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Review the "Exhausting" ...
.... To ensure that you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at the back of the exhaust system onto your dryer to an appropriate location for tight installations: install a section of the unit in dryer cabinet. 22_ Installing your dryer back in place. To minimize vibrations...the proper installation, we recommend that the dryer provides the optimal drying performance, it in an upright position. 3. To set the dryer to the same height as necessary to your dryer, but do not cover the ventilation slots at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Review the "Exhausting" ...