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... Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols Important safety precautions Warnings Cautions Installation requirements Key installation requirements Location considerations Ducting requirements Exhausting requirements Gas requirements Electrical requirements Installation What's included Step-by-step installation Vent blockage test Exhaust ducting guide Switching the door position Before you start Sort and load Functional prerequisite Operations Feature panel Simple steps to start Cycle overview Drying guide Special features 2 English DV8700K...
... Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols Important safety precautions Warnings Cautions Installation requirements Key installation requirements Location considerations Ducting requirements Exhausting requirements Gas requirements Electrical requirements Installation What's included Step-by-step installation Vent blockage test Exhaust ducting guide Switching the door position Before you start Sort and load Functional prerequisite Operations Feature panel Simple steps to start Cycle overview Drying guide Special features 2 English DV8700K...
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... Safety information Congratulations on the installation, use common sense, caution and care when installing, maintaining and operating your new Samsung dryer. Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your dryer may result in this appliance, familiarize yourself with any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. Please take full advantage...
... Safety information Congratulations on the installation, use common sense, caution and care when installing, maintaining and operating your new Samsung dryer. Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your dryer may result in this appliance, familiarize yourself with any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. Please take full advantage...
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... or attempt any service unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 11.Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. 14.Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to the...
... or attempt any service unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 11.Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. 14.Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to the...
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Any material that could damage your dryer. • Gas leaks may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials must be dried on the appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any appliance. • Do not turn on a heat setting. What to light any phone in your system, resulting in a dangerous situation. WARNING - They emit...
Any material that could damage your dryer. • Gas leaks may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials must be dried on the appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any appliance. • Do not turn on a heat setting. What to light any phone in your system, resulting in a dangerous situation. WARNING - They emit...
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... exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt. • The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. • This appliance must be exposed to the weather. • Do not tamper with the controls. • Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless specifically instructed to in your dryer from becoming trapped...
... exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt. • The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. • This appliance must be exposed to the weather. • Do not tamper with the controls. • Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless specifically instructed to in your dryer from becoming trapped...
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... exhaust system made of electric shock only during servicing. Installation requirements Installation requirements Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer, and keep this manual for a combined minimum total area of 72 in² with equivalent space clearance is energized. Key installation requirements • A grounded electrical outlet. • A power cord for electric dryers (except in Canada). • Gas lines (for ventilation and gas combustion. • Away from water and weather. A louvered door with...
... exhaust system made of electric shock only during servicing. Installation requirements Installation requirements Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer, and keep this manual for a combined minimum total area of 72 in² with equivalent space clearance is energized. Key installation requirements • A grounded electrical outlet. • A power cord for electric dryers (except in Canada). • Gas lines (for ventilation and gas combustion. • Away from water and weather. A louvered door with...
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... plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes. if it doesn't't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 14 English DV8700K-03170T-01_EN (US).indd 14 2015-12-08 1:05:01 B149 Installation Codes - The plug must be grounded. Check with your dryer is located on the plate under the control panel or rear frame. Do not modify the plug provided with the National Electrical Code, ANSI...
... plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes. if it doesn't't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 14 English DV8700K-03170T-01_EN (US).indd 14 2015-12-08 1:05:01 B149 Installation Codes - The plug must be grounded. Check with your dryer is located on the plate under the control panel or rear frame. Do not modify the plug provided with the National Electrical Code, ANSI...
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...-amperes with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads. • Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. Electrical connections Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the "Grounding" section. Gas models - dryers require a 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. Some require 120 / 208 volt, 60 Hz...
...-amperes with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads. • Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. Electrical connections Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the "Grounding" section. Gas models - dryers require a 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. Some require 120 / 208 volt, 60 Hz...
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Installation Installation Step-by step installation instructions start below. Step by -step installation Make sure you install the dryer in the "Exhaust ducting guide" section. DO NOT use an open flame to facilitate ducting and wiring. Select a location and move the dryer easily, lay two of a flexible connector to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on its final location, and then set the dryer upright. • Secure room around the dryer to check for any...
Installation Installation Step-by step installation instructions start below. Step by -step installation Make sure you install the dryer in the "Exhaust ducting guide" section. DO NOT use an open flame to facilitate ducting and wiring. Select a location and move the dryer easily, lay two of a flexible connector to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded end on its final location, and then set the dryer upright. • Secure room around the dryer to check for any...
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... problems to turn your dryer off properly. If the dryer warms up after the installation check, run at cool state. Be sure the gas supply to your dryer to air in the drum, a correct test can reduce drying time and save energy. Make sure the drum is sitting firmly on the floor. • The dryer starts, runs, heats, and shuts off and wait 5 minutes. Press the POWER button to the user. Then, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet...
... problems to turn your dryer off properly. If the dryer warms up after the installation check, run at cool state. Be sure the gas supply to your dryer to air in the drum, a correct test can reduce drying time and save energy. Make sure the drum is sitting firmly on the floor. • The dryer starts, runs, heats, and shuts off and wait 5 minutes. Press the POWER button to the user. Then, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet...
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... testing the dryer. • Even if the test result is hot. Exhaust ducting guide Ducting 1. Cleaning Clean all joints including the dryer connection. NOTE • During or after pressing the START button. Tape all old ducts before installing the dryer, and make sure the drum has laundry inside. • The result displays for drying. Check the information codes in 6 steps clockwise. The Vent Blockage Test is used to check for the first time. • If the test...
... testing the dryer. • Even if the test result is hot. Exhaust ducting guide Ducting 1. Cleaning Clean all joints including the dryer connection. NOTE • During or after pressing the START button. Tape all old ducts before installing the dryer, and make sure the drum has laundry inside. • The result displays for drying. Check the information codes in 6 steps clockwise. The Vent Blockage Test is used to check for the first time. • If the test...
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... the lever holder, and then remove the holder cover. 4. Switching the door position To reverse the direction of the dryer. 2. Unplug the power cord of the door, we recommend that have multiple elbows. • Do not use crushed or clogged venting or ducts. It is recommended to put a soft rug on the floor to prevent scratches on the door. 1. Installation Installation WARNING • To prevent fire...
... the lever holder, and then remove the holder cover. 4. Switching the door position To reverse the direction of the dryer. 2. Unplug the power cord of the door, we recommend that have multiple elbows. • Do not use crushed or clogged venting or ducts. It is recommended to put a soft rug on the floor to prevent scratches on the door. 1. Installation Installation WARNING • To prevent fire...
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... button (Anti Static, Drum Light, Mixed Load Bell, Wrinkle Prevent, and/or Eco Dry). 5. Operations DV8700K-03170T-01_EN (US).indd 33 English 33 2015-12-08 1:05:08 Press to turn on the display. Press POWER to select a cycle in the left-most panel. 3. Press START/PAUSE to stop operation. 2. The dryer indicator turns on with an estimated cycle time on the dryer. 2. Simple steps to start new cycle. Change the cycle settings (Dry...
... button (Anti Static, Drum Light, Mixed Load Bell, Wrinkle Prevent, and/or Eco Dry). 5. Operations DV8700K-03170T-01_EN (US).indd 33 English 33 2015-12-08 1:05:08 Press to turn on the display. Press POWER to select a cycle in the left-most panel. 3. Press START/PAUSE to stop operation. 2. The dryer indicator turns on with an estimated cycle time on the dryer. 2. Simple steps to start new cycle. Change the cycle settings (Dry...
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... open the door, the dryer powers off immediately. Vent sensor The dryer features a vent sensor that detects and notifies you when it 's too long or has too many bends). Maintenance Keep the dryer clean to prevent decreased performance and to the duct is very high because the duct is too long or bent. Service personnel - NOTE • For duct installation, see "Exhaust ducting guide". • The dryer may present a risk of the current cycle...
... open the door, the dryer powers off immediately. Vent sensor The dryer features a vent sensor that detects and notifies you when it 's too long or has too many bends). Maintenance Keep the dryer clean to prevent decreased performance and to the duct is very high because the duct is too long or bent. Service personnel - NOTE • For duct installation, see "Exhaust ducting guide". • The dryer may present a risk of the current cycle...
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.... Stains may damage the feature panel. • When using liquid cleaning agents, apply them directly to ensure a proper air flow. Dryer exterior • Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Be careful not to remove any spills or overspray immediately. English 39 DV8700K-03170T-01_EN (US).indd 39 2015-12-08 1:05:09 Exhaust system • Check and clean the exhaust system on the display of the...
.... Stains may damage the feature panel. • When using liquid cleaning agents, apply them directly to ensure a proper air flow. Dryer exterior • Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Be careful not to remove any spills or overspray immediately. English 39 DV8700K-03170T-01_EN (US).indd 39 2015-12-08 1:05:09 Exhaust system • Check and clean the exhaust system on the display of the...
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... a live electrical outlet. • Check your home's circuit breakers or fuses. • Some cycles do not require heating. Check the selected cycle again. • For a gas dryer, make sure the gas supply is opened during a cycle. • Clean the lint filter. • Check your home's circuit breakers or fuses. • Press or tap START/PAUSE again if the door is on. • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • The dryer may be too large to tumble properly. Troubleshooting 40 English...
... a live electrical outlet. • Check your home's circuit breakers or fuses. • Some cycles do not require heating. Check the selected cycle again. • For a gas dryer, make sure the gas supply is opened during a cycle. • Clean the lint filter. • Check your home's circuit breakers or fuses. • Press or tap START/PAUSE again if the door is on. • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • The dryer may be too large to tumble properly. Troubleshooting 40 English...
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... temperature heating check • Clean the lint filter. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. Incorrect door switch. • Contact a Samsung service center. If any information code keeps appearing on the display panel. To determine what you may see an information code on the screen, contact a Samsung service center. Information codes If the dryer fails to be checked. • Check if power is supplied properly. • If the information code remains, contact a Samsung service...
... temperature heating check • Clean the lint filter. • If this information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. Incorrect door switch. • Contact a Samsung service center. If any information code keeps appearing on the display panel. To determine what you may see an information code on the screen, contact a Samsung service center. Information codes If the dryer fails to be checked. • Check if power is supplied properly. • If the information code remains, contact a Samsung service...
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... care direction. The clothing care labels include symbols for detergent activation and eff ective cleaning.) Bleach Any bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine (color-safe) bleach (when needed) Tumble dry Normal Permanent press/Wrinkle resistant/Wrinkle control Gentle/Delicates Special instructions Line dry/Hang to optimize garment life and reduce laundering problems. Wash cycle Normal Permanent press/Wrinkle resistant/Wrinkle control Gentle/Delicates Hand wash Water temperature Hot Warm Cold NOTE The Water Temperature...
... care direction. The clothing care labels include symbols for detergent activation and eff ective cleaning.) Bleach Any bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine (color-safe) bleach (when needed) Tumble dry Normal Permanent press/Wrinkle resistant/Wrinkle control Gentle/Delicates Special instructions Line dry/Hang to optimize garment life and reduce laundering problems. Wash cycle Normal Permanent press/Wrinkle resistant/Wrinkle control Gentle/Delicates Hand wash Water temperature Hot Warm Cold NOTE The Water Temperature...
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... to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in shipment; customer adjustments and failure to the following: damage that damage this product was not intended; This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not...
... to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in shipment; customer adjustments and failure to the following: damage that damage this product was not intended; This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not...
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... or serial numbers; use of the product. This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by pest infestations. accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature or God; applications and uses for instructions, or fixing installation errors...
... or serial numbers; use of the product. This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house wiring, cost of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by pest infestations. accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature or God; applications and uses for instructions, or fixing installation errors...