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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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... installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Any material that has been in contact with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be easily crushed, and trap lint. There are known 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 a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according...
... installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Any material that has been in contact with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be easily crushed, and trap lint. There are known 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 a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according...
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...: 1. Clean the lint screen before using your dryer. Do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near children and pets. 5. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be grounded. Do not place items exposed to prevent children or animals from becoming trapped inside. 6. Never plug the power cord into the appliance when the drum is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to...
...: 1. Clean the lint screen before using your dryer. Do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near children and pets. 5. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be grounded. Do not place items exposed to prevent children or animals from becoming trapped inside. 6. Never plug the power cord into the appliance when the drum is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to...
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... codes and ordinances. • Do not modify the plug provided with all discarded appliances to the plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes. DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd 9 English - 9 2013-12-19 �� 1:07:10 02 INSTALLATION Important to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dryer. Gas models Your dryer has a cord with the circuit conductors and connected to installer Please read the following instructions carefully...
... codes and ordinances. • Do not modify the plug provided with all discarded appliances to the plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes. DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd 9 English - 9 2013-12-19 �� 1:07:10 02 INSTALLATION Important to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dryer. Gas models Your dryer has a cord with the circuit conductors and connected to installer Please read the following instructions carefully...
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... to water and/or weather. A dryer produces combustible lint. Instructions are no air-flow obstructions. To exhaust out the bottom, right or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. The dryer must not be installed or stored in which the dryer is located has enough fresh air. Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces: Sides 1 in (25 mm) Top 17 in (432 mm) Rear...
... to water and/or weather. A dryer produces combustible lint. Instructions are no air-flow obstructions. To exhaust out the bottom, right or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. The dryer must not be installed or stored in which the dryer is located has enough fresh air. Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces: Sides 1 in (25 mm) Top 17 in (432 mm) Rear...
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... a minimum clearance of 3 in . (1345 mm) to stack the Washer and Dryer. External exhaust elbow requires additional space (L). The dryer legs need to be stacked to maximize usable space. You can be removed to clear open door E 32.4 in. (823 mm) F 5 in. (127 mm) C E F Installation with stacked washing machine and dryer A E B F C D G H I A 3 in. (76 mm) B 48 in.² (3100 mm²) C 24 in.² (1550...
... a minimum clearance of 3 in . (1345 mm) to stack the Washer and Dryer. External exhaust elbow requires additional space (L). The dryer legs need to be stacked to maximize usable space. You can be removed to clear open door E 32.4 in. (823 mm) F 5 in. (127 mm) C E F Installation with stacked washing machine and dryer A E B F C D G H I A 3 in. (76 mm) B 48 in.² (3100 mm²) C 24 in.² (1550...
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... that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off valve be installed within 6 inches of your dryer's gas supply connection. • Your dryer must be reduced to connect to use your dryer with the manufacturer's instructions. Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to install your dryer, the connector may not be detected by a qualified service technician in the gas supply line to the action of any pressure testing of massachusetts installation instructions Your dryer must be...
... that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off valve be installed within 6 inches of your dryer's gas supply connection. • Your dryer must be reduced to connect to use your dryer with the manufacturer's instructions. Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to install your dryer, the connector may not be detected by a qualified service technician in the gas supply line to the action of any pressure testing of massachusetts installation instructions Your dryer must be...
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... terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with the power cord attached. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of electric shock. WARNING - In Canada, you are shipped with tinned leads. • Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. It is your responsibility to provide adequate electrical services for your dryer is located on the plate below the control panel. Electrical connections...
... terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with the power cord attached. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of electric shock. WARNING - In Canada, you are shipped with tinned leads. • Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. It is your responsibility to provide adequate electrical services for your dryer is located on the plate below the control panel. Electrical connections...
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... converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the ground strap must be reconnected to the terminal block support to ground the dryer frame to the external ground conductor screw. 3. Plug in your dryer's rear panel slot. 7. Be sure the gas supply to your dryer to confirm the gas ignition, check the exhaust for heat. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. A External ground connector B Green or bare copper wire of the terminal block...
... converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the ground strap must be reconnected to the terminal block support to ground the dryer frame to the external ground conductor screw. 3. Plug in your dryer's rear panel slot. 7. Be sure the gas supply to your dryer to confirm the gas ignition, check the exhaust for heat. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. A External ground connector B Green or bare copper wire of the terminal block...
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... optimal drying performance, it in place. • Use duct tape to secure this section to an appropriate location for a 3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION. Set your dryer to your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at the terminal block. To ensure that you purchased your dryer, but do not permit grounding through the hole provided in an upright position. 3. BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in...
... optimal drying performance, it in place. • Use duct tape to secure this section to an appropriate location for a 3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION. Set your dryer to your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at the terminal block. To ensure that you purchased your dryer, but do not permit grounding through the hole provided in an upright position. 3. BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in...
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... door on the floor. • Gas models - 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. • The dryer is level and is turned on with no gas leaks. • Start your dryer...
... door on the floor. • Gas models - 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. • The dryer is level and is turned on with no gas leaks. • Start your dryer...
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Temp. Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the settings. For lower heat than 10 minutes without any buttons being touched, the power automatically turns off. 8. Provides the lowest heated dry temperature possible. 5. During the Sensor Dry cycle, the time light indicator is best suited for lightweight fabrics or for more than Medium to dry synthetic or washable knit fabrics. Indicators Filter Check Drum Light Child Lock Sound Off Steam DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd...
Temp. Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the settings. For lower heat than 10 minutes without any buttons being touched, the power automatically turns off. 8. Provides the lowest heated dry temperature possible. 5. During the Sensor Dry cycle, the time light indicator is best suited for lightweight fabrics or for more than Medium to dry synthetic or washable knit fabrics. Indicators Filter Check Drum Light Child Lock Sound Off Steam DV425000_DC68-03381A.indd...
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... 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 the dryer draws the air from the load. Troubleshooting 06 TROUBLESHOOTING Check these odors linger in the installation instruction. • It is normal for the dryer to hum due to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on . • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct...
... 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 the dryer draws the air from the load. Troubleshooting 06 TROUBLESHOOTING Check these odors linger in the installation instruction. • It is normal for the dryer to hum due to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on . • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct...
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... water will stop after Wrinkle-Care • Load fewer garments.Load similar-type garments. Information codes Information codes may be displayed to clean the filter during SteamCare • Sprayed water is difficult to 4 items work best. dE The door is NOT being pressed continuously. Invalid state of Eeprom communication. bE2 Make sure a button is open. If the problem continue, call for service. Invalid power source frequency. PROBLEM SOLUTION Lint on clothes...
... water will stop after Wrinkle-Care • Load fewer garments.Load similar-type garments. Information codes Information codes may be displayed to clean the filter during SteamCare • Sprayed water is difficult to 4 items work best. dE The door is NOT being pressed continuously. Invalid state of Eeprom communication. bE2 Make sure a button is open. If the problem continue, call for service. Invalid power source frequency. PROBLEM SOLUTION Lint on clothes...
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... warranty covers manufacturing defects in 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 a SAMSUNG authorized service center. delivery and installation; applications and uses for instructions, or fixing installation errors. accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of the product. customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance...
... warranty covers manufacturing defects in 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 a SAMSUNG authorized service center. delivery and installation; applications and uses for instructions, or fixing installation errors. accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of the product. customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance...
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... and from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of the product. accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of SAMSUNG and must contact SAMSUNG for instructions, or fixing installation errors. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must be returned to provide transportation of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or...
... and from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of the product. accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of SAMSUNG and must contact SAMSUNG for instructions, or fixing installation errors. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must be returned to provide transportation of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or...
Trouble Shooting Guide Tech Manual (English, French, Spanish)
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.... Check Thermistor resistance. Loose or open wire terminals in running the dryer Call customer service 2 Technical_information-03382A_EN_131209.indd 2 2013-12-09 �� 5:37:30 ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid risk of Eeprom communication Check for : - disconnect power to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. Error Display Trigger tE The Thermistor resistance is very low or high. Clogged lint screen. - Close the door, and run the dryer. - AE Electronic Control Problem (Communication Error) Check...
.... Check Thermistor resistance. Loose or open wire terminals in running the dryer Call customer service 2 Technical_information-03382A_EN_131209.indd 2 2013-12-09 �� 5:37:30 ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid risk of Eeprom communication Check for : - disconnect power to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. Error Display Trigger tE The Thermistor resistance is very low or high. Clogged lint screen. - Close the door, and run the dryer. - AE Electronic Control Problem (Communication Error) Check...
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...; • Belt off Switch operates. Idler tension spring too weak or stretched. Model) • Igniter harness loose and shorted to base. • Incorrect wiring or wire shorted to ground. • Drive motor winding shorting to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. Dryer is open . • Check Thermistor. Start/Pause rotary selector dial functional. Drive motor functional. Check motor winding resistance: 2.88ohms between pin #3 and 4, 3.5ohms between pin #4 and 5. 2 Motor runs/ tumbler...
...; • Belt off Switch operates. Idler tension spring too weak or stretched. Model) • Igniter harness loose and shorted to base. • Incorrect wiring or wire shorted to ground. • Drive motor winding shorting to dryer before servicing, unless testing requires power. Dryer is open . • Check Thermistor. Start/Pause rotary selector dial functional. Drive motor functional. Check motor winding resistance: 2.88ohms between pin #3 and 4, 3.5ohms between pin #4 and 5. 2 Motor runs/ tumbler...
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... 10 but the flame goes out Improper drying 11 clothes wrinkled Rough texture long dry time 12 Noisy and/Or Vibration What To Do If the igniter does not heat up, remove power and using an ohmmeter, check the following: • Open flame sensor • Open igniter • Shorted booster coil • Open wiring • Bad motor switch ( Neutral supply) • No power from control ( L1 supply) If the igniter...
... 10 but the flame goes out Improper drying 11 clothes wrinkled Rough texture long dry time 12 Noisy and/Or Vibration What To Do If the igniter does not heat up, remove power and using an ohmmeter, check the following: • Open flame sensor • Open igniter • Shorted booster coil • Open wiring • Bad motor switch ( Neutral supply) • No power from control ( L1 supply) If the igniter...