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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) DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd 1 2012-01-20 1:58:08 DV456* DV422* DV400* 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) DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd 1 2012-01-20 1:58:08 DV456* DV422* DV400* Gas and Electric Dryer user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
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...Giving you time for clothing, bedding, towels, or other items needing sanitization. Now you in life. 5. All our dryers are super energy efficient. Energy Saving Samsung dryers are designed to dry your clothes the most efficient way. 2_ Features DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec9:2 2012-01-20... automatic drying cycles, including normal, heavy duty and bedding, or let the Fuzzy Logic Control measure the degree of laundry with Samsung. 4. Sanitize Cycle This cycle sanitizes garments by infusing high temperature heat deep into the fabric during the drying cycle and eliminating...
...Giving you time for clothing, bedding, towels, or other items needing sanitization. Now you in life. 5. All our dryers are super energy efficient. Energy Saving Samsung dryers are designed to dry your clothes the most efficient way. 2_ Features DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec9:2 2012-01-20... automatic drying cycles, including normal, heavy duty and bedding, or let the Fuzzy Logic Control measure the degree of laundry with Samsung. 4. Sanitize Cycle This cycle sanitizes garments by infusing high temperature heat deep into the fabric during the drying cycle and eliminating...
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... unsafe practices that may occur. Follow directions explicitly. safety instructions Congratulations on the installation, use, and care of your dryer. This manual contains valuable information on your appliance. Read all possible conditions and situations that may result in this manual to... injury, or death. Do not store or use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, or operating your dryer's many benefits and features. Make sure the machine is your responsibility to prevent electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4_ safety instructions...
... unsafe practices that may occur. Follow directions explicitly. safety instructions Congratulations on the installation, use, and care of your dryer. This manual contains valuable information on your appliance. Read all possible conditions and situations that may result in this manual to... injury, or death. Do not store or use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, or operating your dryer's many benefits and features. Make sure the machine is your responsibility to prevent electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4_ safety instructions...
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Do not store or use the dryer to catch fire. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is moving. 8. Do not tamper with controls. 10.Do not repair or replace ... softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. 12.Clean the lint screen before using your dryer.
Do not store or use the dryer to catch fire. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is moving. 8. Do not tamper with controls. 10.Do not repair or replace ... softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. 12.Clean the lint screen before using your dryer.
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... emit vapors that have been removed. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine... • Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials must not be placed in the dryer until all traces of severe injury or death, follow all occupants. • Immediately call the fire department. • Installation and...
... emit vapors that have been removed. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by the appliance manufacturer as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine... • Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials must not be placed in the dryer until all traces of severe injury or death, follow all occupants. • Immediately call the fire department. • Installation and...
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...procedure. The potential for information about grounding this heat cannot escape, the items can be properly grounded. Before discarding or removing your dryer. Never plug the power cord into the appliance when the drum is used near children and pets. Do not wash clothing with the... instructions. Gas leaks may contain significant amounts of the fabric softener or product. Install and use the Cool Down cycle for dryer use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless the softener or product is not grounded adequately and in the user-repair instructions...
...procedure. The potential for information about grounding this heat cannot escape, the items can be properly grounded. Before discarding or removing your dryer. Never plug the power cord into the appliance when the drum is used near children and pets. Do not wash clothing with the... instructions. Gas leaks may contain significant amounts of the fabric softener or product. Install and use the Cool Down cycle for dryer use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless the softener or product is not grounded adequately and in the user-repair instructions...
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...conformity 34 Specifications 35 Cycle chart 8_ Contents DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec2:8 2012-01-20 1:58:26 contents INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 28 CARE AND CLEANING 29 SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 30... TROUBLESHOOTING 31 APPENDIX 33 9 Unpacking your dryer... 32 Information codes 33 Fabric care chart 34 Protecting the environment 34 Declaration of Massachusetts installation instructions 14 Electrical requirements 14...
...conformity 34 Specifications 35 Cycle chart 8_ Contents DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec2:8 2012-01-20 1:58:26 contents INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 28 CARE AND CLEANING 29 SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 30... TROUBLESHOOTING 31 APPENDIX 33 9 Unpacking your dryer... 32 Information codes 33 Fabric care chart 34 Protecting the environment 34 Declaration of Massachusetts installation instructions 14 Electrical requirements 14...
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Make sure you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). installing your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the dryer. See Electrical Requirements. • A POWER CORD for proper installation • A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required...
Make sure you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). installing your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the dryer. See Electrical Requirements. • A POWER CORD for proper installation • A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required...
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... insulated and slope slightly down . • Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet. • To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into any wall, ceiling, crawl space, or concealed space of a building, gas vent, or any type of 90° elbows Rigid Metallic ... m) 33 ft. (10.1 m) 62 ft. (18.9 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 51 ft. (15.5 m) 25 ft. (7.6 m) 41 ft. (12.5 m) 21 ft. (6.5 m) 10_ 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 thin foil...
... insulated and slope slightly down . • Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet. • To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into any wall, ceiling, crawl space, or concealed space of a building, gas vent, or any type of 90° elbows Rigid Metallic ... m) 33 ft. (10.1 m) 62 ft. (18.9 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 51 ft. (15.5 m) 25 ft. (7.6 m) 41 ft. (12.5 m) 21 ft. (6.5 m) 10_ 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 thin foil...
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...make sure: • The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. • That a flexible plastic duct is not used . Keep the dryer area clear of combustible materials, casoline, and other surfaces are included with equivalent space clearance is enough space at the point where the exhaust duct...This can be less than 0. Instructions are : 2" in front, 17" on top, 1" on the top and bottom. A louvered door with the kit. The dryer must not exceed 0.83 inches of 72 in any exhaust system must be kept Lint-Free. The static pressure in ² with a manometer at the...
...make sure: • The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. • That a flexible plastic duct is not used . Keep the dryer area clear of combustible materials, casoline, and other surfaces are included with equivalent space clearance is enough space at the point where the exhaust duct...This can be less than 0. Instructions are : 2" in front, 17" on top, 1" on the top and bottom. A louvered door with the kit. The dryer must not exceed 0.83 inches of 72 in any exhaust system must be kept Lint-Free. The static pressure in ² with a manometer at the...
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...ensure containment of exhaust air, heat, and lint. 12_ installing your dryer DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:12 2012-01-20 1:58:28 and Canada: • Refer to the local codes. Outside the U.S. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) for more information. All mobile home installations must exhaust ...the dryer to the outside will not support combustion. Use only a metal exhaust duct that will prevent large amounts of...
...ensure containment of exhaust air, heat, and lint. 12_ installing your dryer DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:12 2012-01-20 1:58:28 and Canada: • Refer to the local codes. Outside the U.S. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) for more information. All mobile home installations must exhaust ...the dryer to the outside will not support combustion. Use only a metal exhaust duct that will prevent large amounts of...
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...by a qualified service technician. Flexible gas lines must be converted for use with manufacturer's instructions. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Your dryer must be installed by the American Gas Association (CGA in Canada). • Any pipe joint compound used to your system, creating ...constant burning pilot. GAS IGNITION - DO NOT reuse old flexible metal gas lines. DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:13 installing your dryer GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. A 1/2" (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must...
...by a qualified service technician. Flexible gas lines must be converted for use with manufacturer's instructions. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Your dryer must be installed by the American Gas Association (CGA in Canada). • Any pipe joint compound used to your system, creating ...constant burning pilot. GAS IGNITION - DO NOT reuse old flexible metal gas lines. DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:13 installing your dryer GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. A 1/2" (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must...
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... outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Gas models WARNING Your dryer has a cord with all wiring and grounding must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance... all local codes and ordinances. The plug must be grounded. If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is properly grounded. GROUNDING This dryer must be run with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to the equipment grounding terminal. 14_...
... outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Gas models WARNING Your dryer has a cord with all wiring and grounding must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance... all local codes and ordinances. The plug must be grounded. If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is properly grounded. GROUNDING This dryer must be run with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to the equipment grounding terminal. 14_...
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...sides of a new power supply cord kit, marked for 4 wire receptacle, NEMA type 14-30R.) Electric models - listed and rated at the dryer cabinet with a suitable UL-listed strain relief. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile ... 30-ampere receptacle. • The power cord is not permissible to 208 volts. An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is required. Gas models - Canada Only • A 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through the neutral conductor...
...sides of a new power supply cord kit, marked for 4 wire receptacle, NEMA type 14-30R.) Electric models - listed and rated at the dryer cabinet with a suitable UL-listed strain relief. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile ... 30-ampere receptacle. • The power cord is not permissible to 208 volts. An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is required. Gas models - Canada Only • A 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through the neutral conductor...
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...Read these steps: 1. by-side so you have a gas model, go to Step 3 below . Tip your dryer. Set your dryer INSTALLATION - If you have an electric model, skip to your dryer before putting it in place. Review the Gas Requirements section, then follow these instructions completely before installing the exhaust... at the back of any liquefied petroleum gas. DO NOT use an open flame to your dryer. Consider installing the dryer and washer side- Leave enough room around the dryer so you begin the installation. An additional fitting is near its side so it is required ...
...Read these steps: 1. by-side so you have a gas model, go to Step 3 below . Tip your dryer. Set your dryer INSTALLATION - If you have an electric model, skip to your dryer before putting it in place. Review the Gas Requirements section, then follow these instructions completely before installing the exhaust... at the back of any liquefied petroleum gas. DO NOT use an open flame to your dryer. Consider installing the dryer and washer side- Leave enough room around the dryer so you begin the installation. An additional fitting is near its side so it is required ...
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... or bare copper wire of power cord) to the external ground connector screw. DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:17 installing your dryer 6. Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw. 2. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Secure the ...green/yellow) F. Four Wire System instructions: A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your Dryer's rear panel slot. Tighten screws. 6. Tighten the strain relief screws. 7. Review the Electrical Requirements section, then follow the 3 Wire system ...
... or bare copper wire of power cord) to the external ground connector screw. DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:17 installing your dryer 6. Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw. 2. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Secure the ...green/yellow) F. Four Wire System instructions: A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your Dryer's rear panel slot. Tighten screws. 6. Tighten the strain relief screws. 7. Review the Electrical Requirements section, then follow the 3 Wire system ...
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...ONLY The burner may not ignite initially due to back. MODELS: IMPORTANT - Use a 3/8" (1cm) deep well socket. 9. Using a level, check if the dryer is required for new or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding through the hole provided in the gas line.... Make sure all gas connections (on gas models), exhaust, and electrical connections are tight. models are designed for heat. 18_ installing your dryer, and then check its operation by turning them clockwise. A 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is level side to side and then front to air in ...
...ONLY The burner may not ignite initially due to back. MODELS: IMPORTANT - Use a 3/8" (1cm) deep well socket. 9. Using a level, check if the dryer is required for new or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding through the hole provided in the gas line.... Make sure all gas connections (on gas models), exhaust, and electrical connections are tight. models are designed for heat. 18_ installing your dryer, and then check its operation by turning them clockwise. A 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is level side to side and then front to air in ...
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FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST † The dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly. † The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped. † You have used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal duct material, not plastic flexible duct. † The dryer is level and is sitting firmly on the floor. † For gas models: The gas is turned on and there are no gas leaks. † Start your dryer to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts off. 01 installing your dryer DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:19 installing your dryer _19 2012-01-20 1:58:29
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST † The dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly. † The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped. † You have used rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal duct material, not plastic flexible duct. † The dryer is level and is sitting firmly on the floor. † For gas models: The gas is turned on and there are no gas leaks. † Start your dryer to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts off. 01 installing your dryer DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:19 installing your dryer _19 2012-01-20 1:58:29
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... Don't let a poor exhaust system slow drying by: 1. Tape all old ducts before installing your dryer with a poor exhaust system. 1 2 2. Clean all joints, including at the dryer. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually. Use a plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible... duct. 3. Use unnecessarily long ducts that have many elbows. 4. Restrict your new dryer. installing your dryer DRYER EXHAUST TIPS Plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. WARNING 1. Never use lint-trapping screws. Wall DUCT ...
... Don't let a poor exhaust system slow drying by: 1. Tape all old ducts before installing your dryer with a poor exhaust system. 1 2 2. Clean all joints, including at the dryer. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually. Use a plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible... duct. 3. Use unnecessarily long ducts that have many elbows. 4. Restrict your new dryer. installing your dryer DRYER EXHAUST TIPS Plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. WARNING 1. Never use lint-trapping screws. Wall DUCT ...
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Remove the door by lifting it 01 installing your dryer _21 2012-01-20 1:58:29 Assemble the cover-holder on the opposite side. Remove the two screws from the holder-lever-in Step 4. 6. Remove ... the door 3. Remove the two cover-hinges. 8. Two screw(L) is different other screws. (longer than the other.) L DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:21 installing your dryer 4.
Remove the door by lifting it 01 installing your dryer _21 2012-01-20 1:58:29 Assemble the cover-holder on the opposite side. Remove the two screws from the holder-lever-in Step 4. 6. Remove ... the door 3. Remove the two cover-hinges. 8. Two screw(L) is different other screws. (longer than the other.) L DV400-03170A_EN_HUDSON-PJT_v1.indd Sec3:21 installing your dryer 4.
