This document is a user manual for Samsung Gas and Electric Dryers, specifically models DV42H5400*, DV42H5200*, and DV42H5000*. It provides comprehensive information on installation, operation, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Samsung dryer is designed to efficiently dry clothes using either gas or electric heating, depending on the model. It offers various drying cycles and options to cater to different fabric types and load sizes, aiming to reduce drying times and minimize wrinkling. Steam models include additional features for steam-based care.
Important Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 7.5 Cu.ft
- Dimensions:
- Height: 38.7” (98.4 cm)
- Width: 27” (68.6 cm)
- Depth with door open 90°: 53” (134.5 cm)
- Depth: 32.4” (82.3 cm)
- Weight: 125.6 lb (57 Kg)
- Heater Rating:
- Electric: 5300 W
- Gas: 22000 BTU/hr
- Electrical Requirements:
- Gas models (U.S. and Canada): 120 volt, 60 Hz AC, 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker.
- Electric models (U.S. only): 120/240 volt or 120/208 volt, 60 Hz AC, 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Power cord sold separately.
- Electric models (Canada only): 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC, 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Power cord attached.
- Ducting Requirements: Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct. Total length of flexible metal duct not to exceed 2.4 m (7.8 ft).
- Gas Requirements: Use natural or LP gases. Conversion for LP gas must be done by a qualified service technician. Requires a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) gas supply line reduced to 3/8 inch (1 cm). Manual gas shut-off valve required within 6 inches of the dryer. Gas dryers in residential garages must be raised 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.
Usage Features
The dryer offers a range of cycles and options accessible via a control panel with a cycle selector dial and various buttons.
Cycles:
- Sensor Dry cycles: NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, BEDDING, SANITIZE, PERM PRESS, WOOL, DELICATES, ACTIVE WEAR. These cycles automatically detect moisture and shut off when the selected dryness level is reached (Very Dry to Damp Dry).
- NORMAL: For cottons, work clothes, linen, mixed loads.
- HEAVY DUTY: For heavy fabrics like jeans, corduroys.
- BEDDING: For bulky items such as blankets, sheets, comforters, pillows.
- SANITIZE: Infuses high-temperature heat to sanitize garments.
- PERM PRESS: For wrinkle-free cottons, synthetics, knits.
- WOOL: For machine washable and tumble dryable wool (max 3lb).
- DELICATES: For heat-sensitive items at a low drying temperature.
- ACTIVE WEAR: For water-repellent wear, performance clothes (max 4lb).
- Manual Dry cycles: QUICK DRY, TIME DRY, AIR FLUFF, WRINKLE RELEASE, REFRESH.
- QUICK DRY: Provides a 30-minute drying cycle for small loads.
- TIME DRY: Allows manual selection of drying time.
- AIR FLUFF: Tumbles load in room temperature air for foam, rubber, plastic.
- WRINKLE RELEASE: Releases wrinkles from clean, dry, slightly wrinkled items using steam.
- REFRESH: Smooths out wrinkles and reduces odors from dry items using steam.
Cycle Options:
- Dry Level: Adjusts dryness from Very Dry to Damp Dry for Sensor Dry cycles.
- Temp.: Adjusts temperature (High, Medium, Med Low, Low, Extra Low) for NORMAL and TIME DRY cycles.
- Time: Adjusts drying time for Manual Dry cycles.
- Anti Static (Steam model only): Reduces static by spraying steam at the end of the drying cycle. Available for NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, PERM PRESS, DELICATES, and TIME DRY.
- Rack Dry (applicable models only): Allows drying items on a rack at Extra Low temperature (TIME DRY cycle) or AIR FLUFF.
- Mixed Load Bell: Notifies when the average dry level in a load is damp dry (80% dried). Available for all Sensor Dry cycles except WOOL, SANITIZE.
- Wrinkle Prevent: Provides 180 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air to reduce wrinkling.
- My Cycle: Allows saving and recalling preferred cycle settings.
- Smart Care: Enables checking dryer status and error codes using a smartphone app (Samsung Laundry App).
Other Features:
- Child Lock: Prevents children from operating the dryer by locking controls.
- Drum Light: Illuminates the dryer drum.
- Sound Off: Mutes button and operating sounds.
- Door Reversal: Instructions provided for changing the door hinge side.
Maintenance Features
- Lint Filter: Must be cleaned before or after each load to shorten drying time and operate energy efficiently.
- Control Panel: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid abrasive substances and direct spray cleaners.
- Tumbler: Remove stains (crayon, ink, fabric dye) with an all-purpose cleaner.
- Stainless Steel Tumbler: Clean with a damp cloth and mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
- Dryer Exterior: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Protect from sharp objects.
- Dryer Exhaust System: Should be inspected and cleaned periodically (at least once a year) by qualified service personnel to maintain optimum performance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently.
- Troubleshooting: Provides solutions for common issues like the dryer not running, not heating, not drying, being noisy, or drying unevenly.
- Information Codes: Explains error codes displayed on the control panel and suggests solutions or when to call for service.
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