Samsung DC68-02347B-EN owner manual Troubleshooting, Check These Points if Your Dryer

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Troubleshooting

CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER...

doesn’t run.

Be sure the door is latched shut.

 

Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.

 

Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.

 

Press the Cycle Selector dial again if the door is opened during the cycle.

 

 

doesn’t heat.

Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.

 

Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff.

 

Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.

 

Dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the cycle.

 

 

doesn’t dry.

Check all of the above, plus...

 

Be sure the exhaust hood outside the home can open and close freely.

 

Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected and

 

cleaned annually.

 

Use 4” rigid metal exhaust duct.

 

Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.

 

Sort heavy items from lightweight items.

 

Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require repositioning to

 

ensure even drying.

 

Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water from

 

the load.

 

Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.

 

 

is noisy.

Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, etc. Remove

 

promptly.

 

It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on and off

 

during the drying cycle.

 

Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation

 

instruction.

 

It is normal for the dryer to hum from the high velocity of air moving

 

through the dryer drum and exhaust system.

dries unevenly.

Seams, pockets, and other similarly heavy areas may not be completely

 

dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. This is

 

normal. Select the Very Dry setting if desired.

 

If one heavy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one towel with

 

sheets, it is possible that the heavy item will not be completely dry when

 

the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. Sort heavy

 

items from lightweight items for best drying results.

 

 

has an odor.

Household odors from painting, varnishing, strong cleaners, etc. may enter

 

the dryer with the surrounding room air. This is normal as the dryer draws

 

the air from the room, heats it, pulls it through the tumbler, and exhausts it

 

outside.

 

When these odors linger in the air, ventilate the room completely before

 

using the dryer.

 

 

shuts off before

Dryer load is too small. Add more items or a few towels and restart the

load is dry

cycle.

 

Dryer load is too large. Remove some items and restart the dryer.

 

 

E-1 SAMSUNG Dryer Owner’s Instructions

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Contents Electric Dryer Safety Precautions What you need to know about Safety InstructionsRecognize Safety SYMBOLS, WORDS, Labels What to do if YOU Smell GASSafety Precautions Table of Contents See Exhaust Requirements Installation InstructionsTools needed for installation Ducting Requirements 10 .16 cm 6.35 cmLocation Considerations Important to InstallerAlcove or Closet Installation Mobile Home Installation ExhaustingElectrical Requirements GroundingReplacement Parts and Accessories InstallationFinal Installation Checklist Electrical Conne CtionsDryer Exhaust Tips Don’t let a poor exhaust system slow drying byDoor Reversal Operating Instructions, Tips Overview of the Control PanelDigital Graphic Display Start/Pause Selection Button Child Lock MY CycleInstalling the Drying Rack Rack DryGetting Started Clean the Lint FilterLoad the Dryer Properly Care and Cleaning Special Laundry Tips Things to AvoidTroubleshooting Check These Points if Your DryerCode Meaning Solution Information CodesFabric Care Chart AppendixSpecification Protecting the EnvironmentDeclaration of Conformity DivCycle Chart Samsung Dryer Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser To obtain warranty service, please contact Samsung at SamsungMemo