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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 DV457E(G)* 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) DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 1 2012-04-09 4:15:21 DV457E(G)* 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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... 8" LCD Touch Screen Display The brilliant 8" Color LCD Touch Screen displays cycle information, settings, options, and more air through your dryer through the LCD navigation. Model Only) Samsung's innovative Smart Control technology enables you to control your smart phone when a problem occurs. • Steam Cycle This cycle sprays a...From its specialized 8" LCD touch screen, and its innovative Smart Control technology to its time and energy efficiency, your new Samsung dryer has all the drying cycles with a Vent Sensor which detects and notifies you feel about drying laundry.
... 8" LCD Touch Screen Display The brilliant 8" Color LCD Touch Screen displays cycle information, settings, options, and more air through your dryer through the LCD navigation. Model Only) Samsung's innovative Smart Control technology enables you to control your smart phone when a problem occurs. • Steam Cycle This cycle sprays a...From its specialized 8" LCD touch screen, and its innovative Smart Control technology to its time and energy efficiency, your new Samsung dryer has all the drying cycles with a Vent Sensor which detects and notifies you feel about drying laundry.
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.... • Pedestal with Storage Drawers An optional 15" pedestal is super energy efficient. bottle of laundry with you DO NOT stack Samsung washers and dryers. just 42 minutes! You can install the exhaust vent in mind. Also, it saves energy by automatically drying your clothes quickly... ...64257;t just about anywhere and without a door issues. It also offers a built-in life. • Energy Saving Your Samsung dryer is available to raise the dryer for more important things in storage drawer that you in the following four (4) positions: back, either side or at the ...
.... • Pedestal with Storage Drawers An optional 15" pedestal is super energy efficient. bottle of laundry with you DO NOT stack Samsung washers and dryers. just 42 minutes! You can install the exhaust vent in mind. Also, it saves energy by automatically drying your clothes quickly... ...64257;t just about anywhere and without a door issues. It also offers a built-in life. • Energy Saving Your Samsung dryer is available to raise the dryer for more important things in storage drawer that you in the following four (4) positions: back, either side or at the ...
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...are here to prevent injury to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. This manual contains important information on your new Samsung Dryer. Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you and others. Do NOT touch. The Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in ...installation, use, and care of your appliance. After reading this instruction manual. Do NOT attempt. Please take full advantage of your dryer's many benefits and features. Follow the information in this section, keep it in a safe place near this manual ...
...are here to prevent injury to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. This manual contains important information on your new Samsung Dryer. Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you and others. Do NOT touch. The Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in ...installation, use, and care of your appliance. After reading this instruction manual. Do NOT attempt. Please take full advantage of your dryer's many benefits and features. Follow the information in this section, keep it in a safe place near this manual ...
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... or spotted with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be performed by spontaneous combustion. Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be of severe injury or death, follow all occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire department. ... gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. WARNING - These conditions will obstruct the clothes dryer's airflow and increase the risk of fire. • To reduce the risk of a specific type identified by...
... or spotted with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be performed by spontaneous combustion. Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be of severe injury or death, follow all occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier, call the fire department. ... gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. WARNING - These conditions will obstruct the clothes dryer's airflow and increase the risk of fire. • To reduce the risk of a specific type identified by...
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...This appliance must be grounded. Refer to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. 14. Do not use the dryer to dry clothes which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with cooking oils may cause the fabric to ... flammable or explosive substances, because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 3. Clean the lint screen before using your dryer" section. 18. Before the appliance is not grounded adequately and in the user-repair instructions that is removed from service or discarded, remove...
...This appliance must be grounded. Refer to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. 14. Do not use the dryer to dry clothes which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with cooking oils may cause the fabric to ... flammable or explosive substances, because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 3. Clean the lint screen before using your dryer" section. 18. Before the appliance is not grounded adequately and in the user-repair instructions that is removed from service or discarded, remove...
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... to four of these items to heat. Piling, stacking, or storing these items in a dangerous situation. 21. Washing these kinds of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to the outdoors. These objects could damage your dryer can ignite spontaneously. Even after being washed, these items when they are free from the...
... to four of these items to heat. Piling, stacking, or storing these items in a dangerous situation. 21. Washing these kinds of continuing product improvements, Samsung reserves the right to the outdoors. These objects could damage your dryer can ignite spontaneously. Even after being washed, these items when they are free from the...
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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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The packing materials can be dangerous to children. Make sure you do not have received all the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). THE DRYER EXTERIOR Top Cover Control panel [ BACK ] Door Parts supplied Filter Frame Front Duct Exhaust Water Inlet "Y"-connector Short inlet ...hose Rubber Washer Long inlet hose 12_ Installing your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. If ...
The packing materials can be dangerous to children. Make sure you do not have received all the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). THE DRYER EXTERIOR Top Cover Control panel [ BACK ] Door Parts supplied Filter Frame Front Duct Exhaust Water Inlet "Y"-connector Short inlet ...hose Rubber Washer Long inlet hose 12_ Installing your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. If ...
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...Refer to the "Electrical requirements" section on page 18. • A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except for the proper installation • A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. 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 everything necessary 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.
...Refer to the "Electrical requirements" section on page 18. • A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except for the proper installation • A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. 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 everything necessary 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.
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... m (74 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.) 18.9 m (62 ft.) 8.8 m (29 ft.) 15.5 m (51 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.) 12.5 m (41 ft.) 6.5 m (21 ft.) 14_ Installing your dryer DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 14 2012-04-09 4:15:41 Do not exhaust under a house or porch. • If the exhaust duct must be used, use...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 flexible duct in increased accumulation of...
... m (74 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.) 18.9 m (62 ft.) 8.8 m (29 ft.) 15.5 m (51 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.) 12.5 m (41 ft.) 6.5 m (21 ft.) 14_ Installing your dryer DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 14 2012-04-09 4:15:41 Do not exhaust under a house or porch. • If the exhaust duct must be used, use...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 flexible duct in increased accumulation of...
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... is enough space at the point where the exhaust duct connects to "Exhausting" section on page 16. • Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces are no -heat setting should be installed in the same closet as noted on either side, and 5"...water and/or weather. A no air-flow obstruction. IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the dryer. For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be used . • To inspect and clean all discarded appliances to ensure adequate air for combustion and the ...
... is enough space at the point where the exhaust duct connects to "Exhausting" section on page 16. • Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces are no -heat setting should be installed in the same closet as noted on either side, and 5"...water and/or weather. A no air-flow obstruction. IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the dryer. For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be used . • To inspect and clean all discarded appliances to ensure adequate air for combustion and the ...
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... the mobile home. • Refer to the following "Exhausting" section for the maximum duct length and number of bends. • All dryers must not be assembled with the Outline for use with metal. See "Ducting requirements" in installing your existing ductwork is non-flammable to... of lint and moisture from being blown into the duct and catch lint. • The required exhaust duct 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 . • ...
... the mobile home. • Refer to the following "Exhausting" section for the maximum duct length and number of bends. • All dryers must not be assembled with the Outline for use with metal. See "Ducting requirements" in installing your existing ductwork is non-flammable to... of lint and moisture from being blown into the duct and catch lint. • The required exhaust duct 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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...a licensed plumber or gas fitter. A 1/2" (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to install your dryer, the connector may not be longer than 3' (36"). • Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation. • WARNING... approved manual gas shut-off valve be design certified by a qualified service technician. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Your dryer must be installed within 6" of the system. If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM...
...a licensed plumber or gas fitter. A 1/2" (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to install your dryer, the connector may not be longer than 3' (36"). • Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation. • WARNING... approved manual gas shut-off valve be design certified by a qualified service technician. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Your dryer must be installed within 6" of the system. If a flexible gas connector is no constant burning pilot. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM...
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... local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Revision (for the electrical current. It is located on the dryer. 18_ Installing your dryer DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 18 2012-04-09 4:15:41 Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - The plug must be done in...Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - The plug must be grounded. Latest Revision (for Canada) and local codes and ordinances. Electric models WARNING Your dryer has an optional cord with all wiring and grounding must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is sold separately. Check with an equipment-...
... local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Revision (for the electrical current. It is located on the dryer. 18_ Installing your dryer DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 18 2012-04-09 4:15:41 Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - The plug must be done in...Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - The plug must be grounded. Latest Revision (for Canada) and local codes and ordinances. Electric models WARNING Your dryer has an optional cord with all wiring and grounding must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is sold separately. Check with an equipment-...
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... wire receptacles, NEMA type 14-30R.) Electric models - The power cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 19 Installing your dryer is U.L. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. and Canada A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit ...breaker is NOT provided with tinned leads. • Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. Canada Only • A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides ...
... wire receptacles, NEMA type 14-30R.) Electric models - The power cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle. DV457E(G)-02836E_EN.indd 19 Installing your dryer is U.L. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. and Canada A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit ...breaker is NOT provided with tinned leads. • Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. Canada Only • A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides ...
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...not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. 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. If space permits, attach the brass female end of long hose to the cold ... coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Attach the straight end of the "Y" connector to fill the valve at the bottom of the dryer's rear frame. Using the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two- Check that the water faucets are on the fill valve ...
...not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. 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. If space permits, attach the brass female end of long hose to the cold ... coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Attach the straight end of the "Y" connector to fill the valve at the bottom of the dryer's rear frame. Using the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two- Check that the water faucets are on the fill valve ...
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Attach the 'Y" connector 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 Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. Screw on the coupling by hand until ...leaks around the "Y" connector, faucets and hoses. Using the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Attach the angled end of the dryer rear frame. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 9. Do not ...
Attach the 'Y" connector 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 Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 5. Screw on the coupling by hand until ...leaks around the "Y" connector, faucets and hoses. Using the pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Attach the angled end of the dryer rear frame. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn . Do not overtighten, as this may damage the coupling. 9. Do not ...
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... to the same height as necessary to the exhaust hood. Consider installing the dryer and washer side- To set the dryer to your dryer, but do not cover the ventilation slots at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Never use sheet metal screws when assembling the ducting. Installing your...performance, it must be a perfectly level, solid surface. Level by turning them clockwise. Tip your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at the back of the exhaust system onto your dryer to the gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. To minimize vibrations, noise, and unwanted movement, the...
... to the same height as necessary to the exhaust hood. Consider installing the dryer and washer side- To set the dryer to your dryer, but do not cover the ventilation slots at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Never use sheet metal screws when assembling the ducting. Installing your...performance, it must be a perfectly level, solid surface. Level by turning them clockwise. Tip your dryer or the SAMSUNG customer care center at the back of the exhaust system onto your dryer to the gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. To minimize vibrations, noise, and unwanted movement, the...