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DV42H5400* DV42H5200* DV42H5000* Gas and Electric Dryer User manual 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) DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd 1 2013-12-19 �� 1:07:09
DV42H5400* DV42H5200* DV42H5000* Gas and Electric Dryer User manual 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) DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd 1 2013-12-19 �� 1:07:09
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... models 9 Electric models 9 Location considerations 10 Alcove or closet installations 10 Ducting requirements 12 Exhausting 13 Dryer exhaust tips 14 Gas requirements 15 Commonwealth of massachusetts installation instructions 15 Electrical requirements 16 Electrical connections 16 Connecting the inlet hose 18 Replacement parts and accessories 19 Installation 19 Door reversal 20 Final installation checklist 21 Operating instructions, tips 22 Overview of the control panel 22 Load the dryer properly 26 Getting started 26 Rack dry (DV42H5400* Only 28 Child Lock 29 Drum Light...
... models 9 Electric models 9 Location considerations 10 Alcove or closet installations 10 Ducting requirements 12 Exhausting 13 Dryer exhaust tips 14 Gas requirements 15 Commonwealth of massachusetts installation instructions 15 Electrical requirements 16 Electrical connections 16 Connecting the inlet hose 18 Replacement parts and accessories 19 Installation 19 Door reversal 20 Final installation checklist 21 Operating instructions, tips 22 Overview of the control panel 22 Load the dryer properly 26 Getting started 26 Rack dry (DV42H5400* Only 28 Child Lock 29 Drum Light...
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.... • Installation and service must be performed by spontaneous combustion. Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, produce fire by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be easily crushed, and trap lint. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must...
.... • Installation and service must be performed by spontaneous combustion. Heated foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, produce fire by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be easily crushed, and trap lint. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must...
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.... 4. Never plug the power cord into the appliance when the drum is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment to prevent children or animals from small irregularly shaped hard objects and foreign material, i.e. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or published in the user-repair instructions that is used near...
.... 4. Never plug the power cord into the appliance when the drum is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment to prevent children or animals from small irregularly shaped hard objects and foreign material, i.e. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or published in the user-repair instructions that is used near...
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... dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have run through the Cool Down cycle. Never pile or stack these items to reduce their temperature. This may result in hot water with the manufacturer's instructions. 5. Because of the dryer. 2. Always use in the door when closing it. Gas appliances can be dangerous. Do not sit on top of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to change specifications...
... dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have run through the Cool Down cycle. Never pile or stack these items to reduce their temperature. This may result in hot water with the manufacturer's instructions. 5. Because of the dryer. 2. Always use in the door when closing it. Gas appliances can be dangerous. Do not sit on top of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to change specifications...
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... terminal or lead on the dryer. Basic requirements Make sure you have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. • If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is required. • A POWER CORD electric dryer (except for Canada). • GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. • The EXHAUST SYSTEM must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with your dryer - WARNING: Remove the door...
... terminal or lead on the dryer. Basic requirements Make sure you have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. • If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is required. • A POWER CORD electric dryer (except for Canada). • GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. • The EXHAUST SYSTEM must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with your dryer - WARNING: Remove the door...
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... air. The dryer area must be located where there are included with the kit. A dryer produces combustible lint. Make sure the room in the same closet as noted on the data plate to water and/or weather. For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be kept lint-free. Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other fuel-burning appliance should be installed...
... air. The dryer area must be located where there are included with the kit. A dryer produces combustible lint. Make sure the room in the same closet as noted on the data plate to water and/or weather. For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be kept lint-free. Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other fuel-burning appliance should be installed...
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Stacking (MODEL NO: SK-5A) 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. External exhaust elbow requires additional space (L). DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd 11 English - 11 2013-12-19 �� 1:07:11 02 INSTALLATION Installation with pedestal...mm) L 8 in. (203 mm) 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...
Stacking (MODEL NO: SK-5A) 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. External exhaust elbow requires additional space (L). DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd 11 English - 11 2013-12-19 �� 1:07:11 02 INSTALLATION Installation with pedestal...mm) L 8 in. (203 mm) 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...
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...: Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any exhaust system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be less than 0. • This can be 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. • The total length of fire when installed in any , specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Ducts, Subject 2158A. and Canada: Refer to the outside . • Do not assemble the duct...
...: Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any exhaust system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be less than 0. • This can be 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. • The total length of fire when installed in any , specifically identified for Clothes Dryer Transition Ducts, Subject 2158A. and Canada: Refer to the outside . • Do not assemble the duct...
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...; Additionally, a 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for use with natural gas. Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to your dryer. There is used must be resistant to use it in accordance with LP gas (liquid propane), the conversion must be done by a qualified service technician in the gas supply line to ignite the burner. If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot. DV425000_DC68...
...; Additionally, a 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for use with natural gas. Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to your dryer. There is used must be resistant to use it in accordance with LP gas (liquid propane), the conversion must be done by a qualified service technician in the gas supply line to ignite the burner. If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot. DV425000_DC68...
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... cord from an old dryer. B149 Installation Codes - Electrical connections Before operating or testing, follow all wiring and grounding must be retained at a minimum of120/240 volts, 30-ampere with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with the power cord attached. Gas models - U.S. U.S. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of local codes, with the National Electrical Code...
... cord from an old dryer. B149 Installation Codes - Electrical connections Before operating or testing, follow all wiring and grounding must be retained at a minimum of120/240 volts, 30-ampere with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with the power cord attached. Gas models - U.S. U.S. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of local codes, with the National Electrical Code...
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...-colored terminal block screw D Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 3/4 in your dryer's rear panel slot. 6. Connect the ground wire (green or unwrapped) of the power cord to the neutral conductor. 4-WIRE system connections 1. Tighten the strain relief screws. 6. A External ground connector B Green or bare copper wire of the power cord to confirm the gas ignition, check the exhaust for heat. Plug in . (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the...
...-colored terminal block screw D Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 3/4 in your dryer's rear panel slot. 6. Connect the ground wire (green or unwrapped) of the power cord to the neutral conductor. 4-WIRE system connections 1. Tighten the strain relief screws. 6. A External ground connector B Green or bare copper wire of the power cord to confirm the gas ignition, check the exhaust for heat. Plug in . (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the...
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... gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. MODELS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Remove the terminal block cover plate. Place two of the exhaust system onto your dryer before installing the exhaust system. These joints should be level. Be sure they are produced for the installation. BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in the cabinet near the terminal block. A strain relief must be taped. • Never use sheet metal screws when assembling the ducting. Review the "Exhausting...
... gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. MODELS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Remove the terminal block cover plate. Place two of the exhaust system onto your dryer before installing the exhaust system. These joints should be level. Be sure they are produced for the installation. BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in the cabinet near the terminal block. A strain relief must be taped. • Never use sheet metal screws when assembling the ducting. Review the "Exhausting...
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... gas is turned on the other hole. 10. Remove a screw from the door hinge. Reattach the holder lever. 12. 02 INSTALLATION 8. Final installation checklist • The dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and is properly grounded. • The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped. • A plastic flexible duct is NOT used. • Use rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material...
... gas is turned on the other hole. 10. Remove a screw from the door hinge. Reattach the holder lever. 12. 02 INSTALLATION 8. Final installation checklist • The dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and is properly grounded. • The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped. • A plastic flexible duct is NOT used. • Use rigid or stiff-walled flexible metal vent material...
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... other Sensor Dry cycles, press the Dry Level button. Damp Dry is pressed. Indicators Filter Check Drum Light Child Lock Sound Off Steam DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd 25 English - 25 2013-12-19 �� 1:07:15 If your dryer is in the display panel until the cycle is pressed. 7. Dry Level To select the dry level in the cycle after the Start/Pause button is designed to turn it off. Time When using Manual Dry cycles, you...
... other Sensor Dry cycles, press the Dry Level button. Damp Dry is pressed. Indicators Filter Check Drum Light Child Lock Sound Off Steam DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd 25 English - 25 2013-12-19 �� 1:07:15 If your dryer is in the display panel until the cycle is pressed. 7. Dry Level To select the dry level in the cycle after the Start/Pause button is designed to turn it off. Time When using Manual Dry cycles, you...
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..., varnishing, strong cleaners, etc. Has an odor. Remove promptly. • It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on . • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • Dryer may have moved into a live electrical outlet. • Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses. • Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the drying cycle. • Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as coins, loose...
..., varnishing, strong cleaners, etc. Has an odor. Remove promptly. • It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on . • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • Dryer may have moved into a live electrical outlet. • Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses. • Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the drying cycle. • Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as coins, loose...
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... sure a button is running. Garments still wrinkled • Small loads of Eeprom communication. With some loads that are lint producers (for service. Electronic Control Problem AE (Communication Error.) Call for service. Call for service. Invalid state of lint, it may be dried separately from nozzle when SteamCare starts • This is occurring with your Dryer. If the problem continues, call for service. Try restarting the cycle. HE Invalid heating Temp...
... sure a button is running. Garments still wrinkled • Small loads of Eeprom communication. With some loads that are lint producers (for service. Electronic Control Problem AE (Communication Error.) Call for service. Call for service. Invalid state of lint, it may be dried separately from nozzle when SteamCare starts • This is occurring with your Dryer. If the problem continues, call for service. Try restarting the cycle. HE Invalid heating Temp...
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... problems. Wash Cycle Normal Special Instructions Line Dry/ Hang to Dry Warning Symbols for Laundering Do Not Wash Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant / Wrinkle Control Gentle/Delicates Drip Dry Dry Flat Do Not Wring Do Not Bleach Hand Wash Water Temperature** Hot Heat Setting High Medium Do Not Tumble Dry No Steam (added to iron) Do Not Iron Warm Low Dryclean Cold Any Heat Dry Clean Bleach No Heat/Air Any Bleach (when needed) Iron-Dry...
... problems. Wash Cycle Normal Special Instructions Line Dry/ Hang to Dry Warning Symbols for Laundering Do Not Wash Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant / Wrinkle Control Gentle/Delicates Drip Dry Dry Flat Do Not Wring Do Not Bleach Hand Wash Water Temperature** Hot Heat Setting High Medium Do Not Tumble Dry No Steam (added to iron) Do Not Iron Warm Low Dryclean Cold Any Heat Dry Clean Bleach No Heat/Air Any Bleach (when needed) Iron-Dry...
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... the United States. This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from an authorized service center. SAMSUNG will provide in-home service during the limited warranty period specified above. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of nature or God; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG that damage this product and...
... the United States. This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from an authorized service center. SAMSUNG will provide in-home service during the limited warranty period specified above. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of nature or God; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG that damage this product and...
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... distributed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product to and from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of nature or God; SAMSUNG will repair, replace, or refund this product was not intended; applications and uses for a limited warranty period of: One (1) year part and labor This...
... distributed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product to and from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of nature or God; SAMSUNG will repair, replace, or refund this product was not intended; applications and uses for a limited warranty period of: One (1) year part and labor This...
