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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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...This cycle sprays a small amount of water into the fabric during the drying cycle and eliminating 99.9% of Residential Clothes Dryers • Vent Sensor Your Samsung dryer is equipped with a Vent Sensor which detects and notifies you to scroll through personal technology devices such as smart...as possible. • Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities at an early stage and provides quick and easy solutions through your new Samsung dryer has all the drying cycles with heat. From its specialized 8" LCD touch screen, and its innovative Smart Control technology to make...
...This cycle sprays a small amount of water into the fabric during the drying cycle and eliminating 99.9% of Residential Clothes Dryers • Vent Sensor Your Samsung dryer is equipped with a Vent Sensor which detects and notifies you to scroll through personal technology devices such as smart...as possible. • Extra Large Capacity Ultra drying capabilities at an early stage and provides quick and easy solutions through your new Samsung dryer has all the drying cycles with heat. From its specialized 8" LCD touch screen, and its innovative Smart Control technology to make...
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... DV457E*) You can hold a 100 oz. You can be hard to dry your clothes the most efficient way. • Easy Reversible Door Your Samsung dryer will fit just about anywhere and without a door issues. It also offers a built-in storage drawer that you in life. • Energy Saving Your... Samsung dryer is available to 3.31 pounds of laundry with Storage Drawers An optional 15" pedestal is super energy efficient. • Time Saving Our cycles are...
... DV457E*) You can hold a 100 oz. You can be hard to dry your clothes the most efficient way. • Easy Reversible Door Your Samsung dryer will fit just about anywhere and without a door issues. It also offers a built-in storage drawer that you in life. • Energy Saving Your... Samsung dryer is available to 3.31 pounds of laundry with Storage Drawers An optional 15" pedestal is super energy efficient. • Time Saving Our cycles are...
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... Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not understand. Do NOT disassemble. Follow directions explicitly. This manual contains important information on your dryer. Retain the manual in a safe place near this or any other appliance. Make sure the machine is your new appliance safely and...functions of fire or explosion or to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, or operating your new Samsung Dryer. Follow the information in this instruction manual. It is grounded to you do not cover all possible conditions and situations that you know...
... Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not understand. Do NOT disassemble. Follow directions explicitly. This manual contains important information on your dryer. Retain the manual in a safe place near this or any other appliance. Make sure the machine is your new appliance safely and...functions of fire or explosion or to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, or operating your new Samsung Dryer. Follow the information in this instruction manual. It is grounded to you do not cover all possible conditions and situations that you know...
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...dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. Any material that could ignite or explode. Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be of severe injury or death, follow all occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire ...flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to light any appliance. • Do not turn on a heat setting. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions _5 DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd Sec11:5...
...dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. Any material that could ignite or explode. Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be of severe injury or death, follow all occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire ...flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to light any appliance. • Do not turn on a heat setting. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions _5 DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd Sec11:5...
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...drum is used near this or any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or published in the "Installing your dryer. Read all instructions before or after each load. 13. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured ...softener or product. 12. Do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near children and pets. 6. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be properly grounded. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from becoming trapped inside. 7. See "...
...drum is used near this or any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or published in the "Installing your dryer. Read all instructions before or after each load. 13. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured ...softener or product. 12. Do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near children and pets. 6. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be properly grounded. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from becoming trapped inside. 7. See "...
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..., namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of potential exposure to heat. Properly adjusted dryers will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. These objects could damage your product before selecting cabinetry, making cutouts, or beginning installation...64257;cations without notice. coins, knives, pins, etc. Do not wash clothing with your dryer. 20. The potential for these items to four of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to occur. Piling, stacking, or storing these kinds of items may ...
..., namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of potential exposure to heat. Properly adjusted dryers will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. These objects could damage your product before selecting cabinetry, making cutouts, or beginning installation...64257;cations without notice. coins, knives, pins, etc. Do not wash clothing with your dryer. 20. The potential for these items to four of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to occur. Piling, stacking, or storing these kinds of items may ...
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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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... inspect it for shipping damage. Installing your dryer UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Unpack your Dryer was damaged during shipping, or you have all the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). The packing materials can be dangerous to children. To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective ...gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. Keep all the items shown below. THE DRYER EXTERIOR Top Cover Control panel [ BACK ...
... inspect it for shipping damage. Installing your dryer UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Unpack your Dryer was damaged during shipping, or you have all the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). The packing materials can be dangerous to children. To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective ...gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. Keep all the items shown below. THE DRYER EXTERIOR Top Cover Control panel [ BACK ...
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...09 4:15:41 Refer to the "Electrical requirements" section on page 18. • A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except 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 ducting. 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 ...
...09 4:15:41 Refer to the "Electrical requirements" section on page 18. • A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except 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 ducting. 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 ...
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...should be 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 a building, gas vent, or any type of the hood and the ground or other... to make sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely. • Check once per month, and clean at least once per year. Installing your dryer DUCTING REQUIREMENTS • Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct. • Do not use a smaller duct. • ...
...should be 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 a building, gas vent, or any type of the hood and the ground or other... to make sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely. • Check once per month, and clean at least once per year. Installing your dryer DUCTING REQUIREMENTS • Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct. • Do not use a smaller duct. • ...
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... system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be located where there are included with equivalent space clearances is acceptable. A dryer produces combustible lint. A slatted door with the kit. This can be exhausted to water and/or weather. Instructions are no -heat setting... should be located where there is enough space at the top and bottom. Refer to the dryer. For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be used . • To inspect and clean all lint buildup from all local, state, and national codes. ...
... system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be located where there are included with equivalent space clearances is acceptable. A dryer produces combustible lint. A slatted door with the kit. This can be exhausted to water and/or weather. Instructions are no -heat setting... should be located where there is enough space at the top and bottom. Refer to the dryer. For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be used . • To inspect and clean all lint buildup from all local, state, and national codes. ...
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... ensure containment of 72 in² (465 cm²) is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with the appliance by the manufacturer. EXHAUSTING The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of flexible metal duct shall ... means that will prevent large amounts of fire when installed in installing your existing ductwork is required. • Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for information on purchasing the Floor Anchoring Kit as an accessory. • All mobile home installations must be exhausted to the outside ...
... ensure containment of 72 in² (465 cm²) is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with the appliance by the manufacturer. EXHAUSTING The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of flexible metal duct shall ... means that will prevent large amounts of fire when installed in installing your existing ductwork is required. • Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for information on purchasing the Floor Anchoring Kit as an accessory. • All mobile home installations must be exhausted to the outside ...
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...may not be longer than 3' (36"). • Gas leaks may occur in the gas supply line to the action of any pressure testing of your dryer _17 2012-04-09 4:15:41 If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot. A 1/2" (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended... a burner vent for safe and proper performance by smell alone. • Gas suppliers recommend that you plan to ignite the burner. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. If you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector. • Install and use ...
...may not be longer than 3' (36"). • Gas leaks may occur in the gas supply line to the action of any pressure testing of your dryer _17 2012-04-09 4:15:41 If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot. A 1/2" (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended... a burner vent for safe and proper performance by smell alone. • Gas suppliers recommend that you plan to ignite the burner. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER GAS REQUIREMENTS Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. If you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector. • Install and use ...
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... wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be grounded. Never connect the ground wire to provide adequate electrical services for your dryer is properly installed and grounded in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Revision...be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is sold separately. Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - Gas models WARNING Your dryer has a cord with your dryer - if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Latest Revisions and ...
... wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be grounded. Never connect the ground wire to provide adequate electrical services for your dryer is properly installed and grounded in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Revision...be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is sold separately. Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - Gas models WARNING Your dryer has a cord with your dryer - if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Latest Revisions and ...
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...prong plug for 4 wire receptacles, NEMA type 14-30R.) Electric models - DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Gas models - U.S. 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 homes, (3) recreational..., open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads. • Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on page 18. and Canada A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15...
...prong plug for 4 wire receptacles, NEMA type 14-30R.) Electric models - DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Gas models - U.S. 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 homes, (3) recreational..., open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads. • Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on page 18. and Canada A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15...
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...fill valve connector. 6. Do not use old hoses. 1. 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 Using the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two- 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 "Y' connector. 4. Screw on the coupling by hand until it is seated on . 8. ...
...fill valve connector. 6. Do not use old hoses. 1. 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 Using the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two- 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 "Y' connector. 4. Screw on the coupling by hand until it is seated on . 8. ...
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... the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Method 2 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Screw on the coupling by hand until it is seated on...10. Attach the short inlet hose 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 Screw on the coupling by hand until it is seated on the fill valve connector. 8. Turn the cold...
... the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. 01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER Method 2 The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Screw on the coupling by hand until it is seated on...10. Attach the short inlet hose 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 Screw on the coupling by hand until it is seated on the fill valve connector. 8. Turn the cold...
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...putting it lies across both cushion- Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause 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" section on the floor. Tip for the... installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer side- To ensure that you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at the back of the unit in dryer cabinet. 22_ Installing your dryer DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 22 2012-04-09 4:15:42 DO NOT...
...putting it lies across both cushion- Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause 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" section on the floor. Tip for the... installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer side- To ensure that you purchased your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at the back of the unit in dryer cabinet. 22_ Installing your dryer DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 22 2012-04-09 4:15:42 DO NOT...