Samsung Clothes Dryer DV5002 User Guide

Clothes Dryers  
Owner’s Instructions  
DV5008J  
DV5006  
DV5004J  
DV5002  
 
Safety Instructions  
Read all instructions before using this appliance  
Warning - It is extremely important that you read and adhere to the following  
instructions. Failure to do so could result in bodily injuries and/or  
property damage due to fire.  
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this  
Owner’s Manual. This dryer must be:  
- Properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions  
before it is used.  
- Properly grounded to conform with Local Codes. Follow details in Installation  
Instructions.  
- Located where the temperature is above 50°F(10°C) for satisfactory  
operation of the dryer control system. Do not install or store the dryer  
where it will be exposed to the weather.  
- Connected to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit  
to avoid electrical overload.  
- Vented to the outside to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from  
being blown into the room.  
Carefully follow the venting details in the Installation Instructions.  
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing  
unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual.  
When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to  
avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the  
cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise  
subjected to damage or stress.  
To Minimize the Possibility of a Fire Hazard  
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber, plastic, or similar materials (such as  
padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, pillows, baby pants, plastic  
bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when  
heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.  
• Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as clothing, paper material, plastics or  
plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation.  
• Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” must not be put in your dryer.  
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted  
with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline degreasers,  
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode.  
Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your  
washer and/or dryer during operation.  
• Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which contains  
flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons,  
restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until all  
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.  
There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as: acetone,  
de-natured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers,  
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.  
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Safety Instructions  
• Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in  
the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT LINTFILTER IN PLACE.  
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening, and around and underneath your appliances  
free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags,  
chemicals, etc.  
• Regularly inspect the vent duct to ensure it has not been crushed or otherwise restricted.  
• The interior of the dryer cabinet and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should  
be cleaned every 2 to 3 years, or more often if needed, by a qualified service person.  
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury  
• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloaing or  
adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.  
• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin irritation could result from the remain-  
ing glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.  
• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardance of some fabrics. To avoid such a  
result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.  
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used in reach of or near children. Do  
not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.  
Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before  
discarding a dryer, or removing from service, remove the door of the dryer  
compartment.  
• Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the  
reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container  
labels to avoid personal injury.  
• Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of  
slipping.  
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power  
supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and  
cleaning of the lint filter).  
• Do not tamper with the controls.  
• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,  
or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.  
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer.  
• DO NOTplace items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminaed with  
cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to  
catch fire.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Installation Instructions  
DUCTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency.  
IMPORTANT: Have your dryer installed properly.  
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in this manual are  
not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must  
be understood that common sense, caution, and carefulness are factors that CAN-  
NOT be built into the dryer. These factors MUST BE supplied by the person(s)  
installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.  
Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer’s  
instructions may result in conditions which can result in bodily injury and/or damage  
to property.  
This dryer comes ready for rear  
venting.  
WARNINGS  
SEPARATION OF TURNS  
Separate all turns by at least 1m(3ft.) of  
straight duct, including distance between  
last turn and dampered wall cap. If two  
turns must be closer than 1 m (3 ft.)  
deduct 3 m (10 ft.) from the maximum  
lengths shown in the table for each occur-  
rence.  
• Never use flexible duct inside the dryer.  
• Do not terminate ducting in a chimney,  
range hood, gas vent, floor or attic  
space. The combination of lint and  
grease could create a fire hazard or  
cause damage.  
• Provide an access for inspection and  
cleaning the exhaust system at least  
once a year.  
TURNS OTHER THAN 90°  
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.  
Two 45° turns should be treated as one  
90°.  
• Each turn over 45° should be treated as  
one 90°.  
EXHAUST LENGTH  
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length  
of the ducting depends upon the type  
of duct, number of turns, the type of  
external venting point, and all conditions  
noted below. The maximum allowable  
length for both rigid and flexible metal  
ducting is shown in table 1 (next page).  
More than four 90°turns is not  
SEALING OF JOINTS  
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.  
The male end of each section of duct  
must point away from the dryer.  
• Do not assemble the duct work with  
fasteners that extend into the duct. They  
will serve as a collection point for lint.  
• Duct joints can be made air and  
moisture-tight by wrapping the  
recommended.  
VENTING CHECK LIST -  
or WALL CAP  
HOOD  
overlapped joints with duct tape.  
INSULATION  
Terminate ducting in a manner to  
prevent back drafts, entry of birds or  
other wildlife.  
• Duct work which runs through an  
unheated area or is near an air condi-  
tioning duct, should be insulated to  
reduce condensation and lint build up  
and be sloped down toward outdoors.  
NOTE: Never install screen inside exhaust duct.  
WARNING: THE DRYER MUST  
VENT TO THE OUTDOORS.  
TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS  
OF LINT AND MOISTURE FROM  
ACCUMULATING AND TO  
Termination should present minimal  
resistance to the exhaust air flow and  
should require little or no maintenance  
to prevent clogging.  
Wall caps must be installed at least 300  
mm (12”) above ground level or any  
other obstruction with the opening  
pointed down.  
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are  
used, they must be equivalent to a 100  
mm (4”) wall cap with damper, in  
regard to resistance to air flow,  
prevention of back drafts and  
maintenance required to prevent  
clogging.  
MAINTAIN DRYING EFFICIENCY,  
THIS MACHINE MUST BE  
VENTED OUTDOORS.  
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Installation Instructions  
DUCT LENGTH CALCULATION  
Table 1: RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH  
ELECTRIC DRYERS  
Weather Hood Type  
Recommended  
Use only for short run installations  
4”(10.16cm)  
2 1/2”(6.35cm)  
No. of 90°  
elbows  
Rigid  
Metallic Flexible*  
Rigid  
Metallic Flexible*  
0
1
2
3
14m(46ft.)  
11m(38ft.)  
9m(31ft.)  
7m(24ft.)  
9m(30ft.)  
7.5m(25ft.)  
6m(20ft.)  
5m(16ft.)  
11m(37ft.)  
9m(30ft.)  
6.5m(22ft.)  
4.5m(15ft.)  
7m(24ft.)  
6m(20ft.)  
4m(14ft.)  
3m(10ft.)  
* Do not use non metallic flexible duct.  
SPECIAL ACCESSORY  
Stacking kit(Model no:SK-2)  
You can obtain the stacking kit from your retailer.  
With this kit you can combine your dryer with a Samsung  
automatic washing machine to create a washing/drying column.  
The appliances are stacked in a space-economizing manner in  
this arrangement, the washing machine at the button and the  
dryer at the top!  
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Installation Instructions  
SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS  
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE VENTED TO THE  
OUTDOORS. See the VENTING INFORMATION section.  
• The minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are :  
0” either side 1” front and rear  
• The minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 52”(132cm).  
• The closet door must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of  
60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a  
dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed.  
MINIMUM CLEARANCES OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLA-  
TIONS.  
• Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces: 0 clearance both sides and 25 mm (1”) rear.  
NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE  
APPLIANCE.  
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY  
CAUTION: NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.  
• This dryer must be connected to an individual circuit identical to the one specified on the  
rating plate of the loading port, protected by fuses or circuit breaker conforming to local  
codes. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will  
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.  
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded  
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.  
WARNING:  
• Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric  
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the  
appliance is properly grounded.  
• Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a  
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
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