Samsung Model DV316HEC owner manual Troubleshooting, Check These Points if Your Dryer

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