Samsung DV206LEW 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		• Seams, pockets, and other similarly heavy areas may not be completely
	unevenly.		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		• Dryer load is too small. Add more items or a few towels and restart the cycle.
	before load		• Dryer load is too large. Remove some items and restart the dryer.
	is dry
E-1 SAMSUNG		Dryer Owner’s Instructions