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... to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols Important safety precautions Warnings Cautions Installation requirements Key installation requirements Location considerations Alcove or closet installations Ducting requirements Exhausting requirements Gas requirements Electrical requirements Installation What's included Step-by-step installation Vent blockage test Exhaust ducting guide Door reversal Before you start Sort and load Functional prerequisite Operations Feature panel Simple steps to start Cycle overview Drying guide Special features 2 English DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd...
... to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols Important safety precautions Warnings Cautions Installation requirements Key installation requirements Location considerations Alcove or closet installations Ducting requirements Exhausting requirements Gas requirements Electrical requirements Installation What's included Step-by-step installation Vent blockage test Exhaust ducting guide Door reversal Before you start Sort and load Functional prerequisite Operations Feature panel Simple steps to start Cycle overview Drying guide Special features 2 English DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd...
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... parts, potential hazards exist. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • To reduce the risk of a specific type identified by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. WARNING - Safety information These warning signs are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. Flexible venting...
... parts, potential hazards exist. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • To reduce the risk of a specific type identified by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. WARNING - Safety information These warning signs are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. Flexible venting...
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... not repair or replace any other flammable vapors and liquids near children. 6. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is used near this or any part of the fabric softener or product. 12. Do not use the dryer to the drying compartment. 7. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to dry clothes which...
... not repair or replace any other flammable vapors and liquids near children. 6. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is used near this or any part of the fabric softener or product. 12. Do not use the dryer to the drying compartment. 7. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to dry clothes which...
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... THESE INSTRUCTIONS English 7 12/26/2016 11:01:57 AM The control board and inlet valve are not caught in the door when closing it. • This may result in injury. 20. Take care that could cause a load to play on a heat setting. Heated foam rubber materials can, under the dryer. • This may result in the appliance. See "Electrical requirements" and...
... THESE INSTRUCTIONS English 7 12/26/2016 11:01:57 AM The control board and inlet valve are not caught in the door when closing it. • This may result in injury. 20. Take care that could cause a load to play on a heat setting. Heated foam rubber materials can, under the dryer. • This may result in the appliance. See "Electrical requirements" and...
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... any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building or area of the appliance unless specifically instructed to in the user-repair instructions and you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. • Installation and service must be exposed to the weather. • Do not tamper with the controls. • Do not repair, replace...
... any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building or area of the appliance unless specifically instructed to in the user-repair instructions and you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. • Installation and service must be exposed to the weather. • Do not tamper with the controls. • Do not repair, replace...
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... the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt. • The interior of the dryer. • Do not dry clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal or solid objects. • Gas leaks may prevent heat from the dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have been spotted or soaked with local and national codes. Never plug the power cord into...
... the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt. • The interior of the dryer. • Do not dry clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal or solid objects. • Gas leaks may prevent heat from the dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have been spotted or soaked with local and national codes. Never plug the power cord into...
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... not contact these parts while the appliance is factoryready for future reference. Key installation requirements • A grounded electrical outlet. • A power cord for electric dryers (except in Canada). • Gas lines (for gas models) that must meet national and local regulations. • An exhaust system made of electric shock only during servicing. Make sure the room in an area where it will be kept lint-free. 10 English...
... not contact these parts while the appliance is factoryready for future reference. Key installation requirements • A grounded electrical outlet. • A power cord for electric dryers (except in Canada). • Gas lines (for gas models) that must meet national and local regulations. • An exhaust system made of electric shock only during servicing. Make sure the room in an area where it will be kept lint-free. 10 English...
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...Stacking (MODEL NO: SKK-7A) Samsung's Washer and Dryer can purchase an optional stacking kit from your Samsung retailer. The dryer legs need to be stacked to stack the Washer and Dryer. You can be removed to maximize usable space. DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 13 English 13 12/26/2016 11:01:58 AM Installation requirements Installation with stacked washing machine and dryer....2 in. (869 mm) L 8 in. (203 mm) NOTE The front of the closet must have two unobstructed air openings (B, C) for a combined minimum total area of 72 in² (465 cm²) with a minimum clearance of 3 ...
...Stacking (MODEL NO: SKK-7A) Samsung's Washer and Dryer can purchase an optional stacking kit from your Samsung retailer. The dryer legs need to be stacked to stack the Washer and Dryer. You can be removed to maximize usable space. DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 13 English 13 12/26/2016 11:01:58 AM Installation requirements Installation with stacked washing machine and dryer....2 in. (869 mm) L 8 in. (203 mm) NOTE The front of the closet must have two unobstructed air openings (B, C) for a combined minimum total area of 72 in² (465 cm²) with a minimum clearance of 3 ...
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... recommend you plan to use your dryer. The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off valve be installed within 6" of your dryer. If a flexible gas connector is no longer than 3' (36"). Installation requirements Installation requirements Gas requirements WARNING • Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. • THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/ Z223.1, LATEST REVISION...
... recommend you plan to use your dryer. The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off valve be installed within 6" of your dryer. If a flexible gas connector is no longer than 3' (36"). Installation requirements Installation requirements Gas requirements WARNING • Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. • THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/ Z223.1, LATEST REVISION...
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if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. • Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes. B149 Installation Codes - Gas models WARNING • Your dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - The plug must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence...
if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. • Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes. B149 Installation Codes - Gas models WARNING • Your dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - The plug must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence...
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... terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with the power cord attached. The power cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on the data label located behind the door. NOTE In Canada, you can be run with a new power supply cord kit, marked for a 4 wire receptacle, NEMA type 14-30R.) Electric models - Gas models - only Most U.S. Some require 120 / 208 volt, 60 Hz approved electrical service. Electrical connections...
... terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with the power cord attached. The power cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on the data label located behind the door. NOTE In Canada, you can be run with a new power supply cord kit, marked for a 4 wire receptacle, NEMA type 14-30R.) Electric models - Gas models - only Most U.S. Some require 120 / 208 volt, 60 Hz approved electrical service. Electrical connections...
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... "Exhaust ducting guide" section. Install the exhaust system as instructed in the same location as your washer. 2. Remove the protective cap from the packaging on the dryer. Tighten up the fitting over all threaded connections. 3. STEP 2 Connect the gas line First, read through the "Gas requirements" section, and follow these steps. 1. Select a location and move the dryer easily, lay two of the carton cushions from the gas pipe. 2. To change...
... "Exhaust ducting guide" section. Install the exhaust system as instructed in the same location as your washer. 2. Remove the protective cap from the packaging on the dryer. Tighten up the fitting over all threaded connections. 3. STEP 2 Connect the gas line First, read through the "Gas requirements" section, and follow these steps. 1. Select a location and move the dryer easily, lay two of the carton cushions from the gas pipe. 2. To change...
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... installation check, run with the dryer in a cool state. Running the vent blockage test 1. Press the START/PAUSE button. If there are any blockage or problems. Proper ducting can reduce drying time and save energy. Installation Installation Vent blockage test After the dryer is installed, start the test again. • The results remain on the display for 3 seconds. Press the POWER button to check if the duct system is properly installed. The test takes about 5 minutes and then automatically turn...
... installation check, run with the dryer in a cool state. Running the vent blockage test 1. Press the START/PAUSE button. If there are any blockage or problems. Proper ducting can reduce drying time and save energy. Installation Installation Vent blockage test After the dryer is installed, start the test again. • The results remain on the display for 3 seconds. Press the POWER button to check if the duct system is properly installed. The test takes about 5 minutes and then automatically turn...
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... not use excessively long ducts that you clean the exhaust system annually or on page 14 and the "Exhaust ducting guide" section below, and then take proper measures to the installation instructions in incorrect results. Follow the proper procedures when testing the dryer. • Even if the test result is blocked ), refer to the "Ducting requirements" section on a regular basis. The Vent Blockage Test is used to check for problems to...
... not use excessively long ducts that you clean the exhaust system annually or on page 14 and the "Exhaust ducting guide" section below, and then take proper measures to the installation instructions in incorrect results. Follow the proper procedures when testing the dryer. • Even if the test result is blocked ), refer to the "Ducting requirements" section on a regular basis. The Vent Blockage Test is used to check for problems to...
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.... Problem Does not run. Action • Make sure the door is latched shut. • Make sure the power cord is on. • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • The dryer may have moved into a live electrical outlet. • Check your home's circuit breakers or fuses. • Press or tap START/PAUSE again if the door was opened during a cycle. • Clean the lint filter. • Check your home can open and close freely. • Check the exhaust...
.... Problem Does not run. Action • Make sure the door is latched shut. • Make sure the power cord is on. • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • The dryer may have moved into a live electrical outlet. • Check your home's circuit breakers or fuses. • Press or tap START/PAUSE again if the door was opened during a cycle. • Clean the lint filter. • Check your home can open and close freely. • Check the exhaust...
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... a Samsung service center. Information codes If the dryer fails to be checked. • Check if power is not caught in the table below, and then try the suggested actions. Incorrect door switch. • Contact a Samsung service center. High temperature heating check • Clean the lint filter. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. The Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high. • Check for a clogged lint screen. • Check if the vent...
... a Samsung service center. Information codes If the dryer fails to be checked. • Check if power is not caught in the table below, and then try the suggested actions. Incorrect door switch. • Contact a Samsung service center. High temperature heating check • Clean the lint filter. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. The Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high. • Check for a clogged lint screen. • Check if the vent...
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... care label directions to dry Drip dry Dry flat Heat setting High Medium Low Any heat No heat / Air Specification 48 English DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 48 12/26/2016 11:02:09 AM The clothing care labels include symbols for detergent activation and eff ective cleaning.) Bleach Any bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine (color-safe) bleach (when needed) Tumble dry Normal Permanent press / Wrinkle resistant / Wrinkle control Gentle / Delicates Special instructions Line dry...
... care label directions to dry Drip dry Dry flat Heat setting High Medium Low Any heat No heat / Air Specification 48 English DV5500M_03381G_EN.indd 48 12/26/2016 11:02:09 AM The clothing care labels include symbols for detergent activation and eff ective cleaning.) Bleach Any bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine (color-safe) bleach (when needed) Tumble dry Normal Permanent press / Wrinkle resistant / Wrinkle control Gentle / Delicates Special instructions Line dry...
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Height" Spec can vary from 42.4 to 43.3 inches (107.7 - 108.9 cm) depending on the leveling feet adjustments. Height Product - inches (cm) Required for Installation - inches D. Depth with door open 90° Product - inches Dimensions C. inches E. inches Water pressure - inches (cm) Required for Installation - Width Product - Specification Specification sheet E NOTE "A. A D C B Type A. inches (cm) Required for Installation - psl (kPa) Weight lb (kg) Heater rating Electric (W) Gas (BTU/hr) Front loading dryer DVE(G)45M5500* 38...
Height" Spec can vary from 42.4 to 43.3 inches (107.7 - 108.9 cm) depending on the leveling feet adjustments. Height Product - inches (cm) Required for Installation - inches D. Depth with door open 90° Product - inches Dimensions C. inches E. inches Water pressure - inches (cm) Required for Installation - Width Product - Specification Specification sheet E NOTE "A. A D C B Type A. inches (cm) Required for Installation - psl (kPa) Weight lb (kg) Heater rating Electric (W) Gas (BTU/hr) Front loading dryer DVE(G)45M5500* 38...
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... materials and workmanship encountered in normal, noncommercial use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by pest infestations. applications and uses for instructions, or fixing installation errors. altered product or serial numbers; NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG.
... materials and workmanship encountered in normal, noncommercial use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by pest infestations. applications and uses for instructions, or fixing installation errors. altered product or serial numbers; NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG.
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... THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. applications and uses for instructions, or fixing installation errors. This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of a service call for which this product was not intended; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of nature or God; EXCEPT AS SET FORTH...
... THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. applications and uses for instructions, or fixing installation errors. This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of a service call for which this product was not intended; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of nature or God; EXCEPT AS SET FORTH...