Samsung DV10K6500EV - User Manual

Safety information English 5 Important safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, ...

Safety information Safety information English 6 8. CAUTION : In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by t...

Safety information English 7 18. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. 19. WARNING : Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. 20. Exhaust air must not be discharged into a ...

Safety information English 9 This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the drain pipes are accessible. Critical usage warnings WARNING Do not let children or pets on or into the product. In addition, when disposing of this product, disassemble the door lo...

Safety information Safety information English 10 • When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your nearest service center. • Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use on...

Safety information English 11 • This may result in damage to the laundry.Do not use the dryer near dangerous powders such as coal dust, wheat flour, etc.• This may result in electric shock, fire or an explosion.Do not place inflammable materials near the product.• This may result in toxic gases from...

Installation requirements English 12 Installation requirements Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer and keep this manual for future reference. WARNING The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during ...

Installation requirements English 13 Alcove or closet installations WARNING • The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in an alcove or closet. • No other fuel-burning appliance should be installed in the same closet as the dryer. Minimum clearances between...

Installation requirements Installation requirements English 14 Installation with pedestal A B C D E F A 38.7 in. (984 mm) D 53 in. (1345 mm) B 53.3 in. (1355 mm) E 32.4 in. (823 mm) C 27 in. (686 mm) F 5 in. (127 mm) DV6500K_DC68-03381E-01_EN.indd 14 11/1/2017 2:56:23 PM

Installation requirements English 15 Installation with stacked washing machine and dryer K J I L H G E F D C A B A 3 in. (76 mm) G 1 in. (25 mm) B 48 in 2 . (3100 mm 2 ) H 27 in. (686 mm) C 24 in 2 . (1550 mm 2 ) I 5 in. (127 mm) D 3 in. (76 mm) J 3 in. (76 mm) E 6 in. (152 mm) K 34.2 in. (869 mm) F...

Installation requirements Installation requirements English 16 Ducting requirements Recommended Use only for short-run installation Weather hood type 4” (10.2 cm) 2.5” (6.4 cm) No. of 90° elbows Rigid Metallic flexible* Rigid Metallic flexible* 0 80 ft. (24.4 m) 41 ft. (12.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m) 33 ft...

Installation requirements English 17 Exhausting requirements The dryer must not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of a building. Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from being blown into the r...

Installation requirements Installation requirements English 18 Electrical requirements The wiring diagram is located on the plate under the control panel or rear frame. WARNING • Improperly connecting the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified el...

Installation English 19 Installation This dryer must be installed by a qualified technician. The installer is responsible for connecting the dryer to the main power while observing the relevant safety regulations of your area. What’s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product packa...

Installation English 21 Step-by-step installation Make sure you have a qualified technician install the dryer. Step by step installation instructions start below. STEP 1 Install the exhaust system 1. Select a location and move the dryer to the site. For easy access, we recommend you install the drye...

Installation Installation English 22 STEP 2 3-WIRE system connections First, read through the “ Electrical requirements ” section, and then follow these steps. 1 2 3 Neutral Earth Live 1. Center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Strain relief. a. Loosen the terminal block screws. b. Connect th...

Installation English 23 STEP 3 Level the dryer To ensure optimal performance, the dryer must be level. B A 1. Using a level (A) , check if the dryer is level side to side and then front to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust the leveling feet (B) at the bottom of the dryer. Then, check if the dr...

Installation Installation English 24 STEP 4 Power on Make sure, the exhaust line, and all wiring is connected correctly. Then, plug the power cord into a power source and check the dryer’s installation and operation using the final checklist in Step 6 below. STEP 5 Final check When installation is c...

Installation English 25 Vent blockage test After the dryer is installed, start the Vent Blockage Test to check if the duct system is properly installed. The Vent Blockage Test automatically detects the status of the ducts and reports any blockage or problems. Proper ducting can reduce drying time an...

Installation Installation English 26 NOTE • During or after the test, the internal drum is hot. Use caution to prevent burns. The Vent Blockage Test is used to check for problems to the current duct system when the dryer is installed for the first time. • If the test result displays “ CLg ” (the duc...

Installation English 27 Door reversal 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Remove two door hinge screws. 3. Lift the door and remove it. NOTE There is a screw on the back side of the hinge that will support the door as you unscrew the hinge screws. 4. Remove the two screws that are above and below the cut-o...

Before you start English 30 Before you start Here are a few things you should know before starting your dryer. Sort and load • Put one wash load in the dryer at a time. • Do not mix heavy and lightweight items together. • To improve drying efficiency for one or two items, add a dry towel to the load...

Before you start English 31 Rack Dry Some models come with a drying rack which is inserted into the drum at the factory.If your model came with a drying rack, remove the rack from the drum before you use the dryer for the first time. To remove the rack, pull the rack straight up, and then take it ou...

Before you start Before you start English 32 Drying rack drying suggestions Item Cycle settings Washable sweaters (block to shape and lay flat on rack) TIME DRY with the Extra Low temperature setting Stuffed toys (cotton or polyester fiber-filled) Stuffed toys (foam or rubber-filled) AIR FLUFF Foam ...

Operations English 33 Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, read the “ Safety information “ before operating this appliance. Feature panel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 01 Cycle Selector Turn the Cycle Selector to select the desired cycle. The indicato...

Operations Operations English 36 Simple steps to start 1. Press POWER to turn on the dryer. 2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle. 3. Change the cycle settings ( Dry Level, Temp. and Time ) as necessary. 4. Optionally, you can activate options available by pressing the relevant button ( Drum ...

Operations English 37 Cycle overview Cycle Description Manual Dry QUICK DRY A quick drying cycle that runs for 30 minutes TIME DRY You can specify a cycle time in minutes. AIR FLUFF Tumbles the load in room temperature air. WRINKLE RELEASE The WRINKLE RELEASE cycle will remove wrinkles from items th...

Operations Operations English 38 Drying guide The best way to dry items is to follow the instructions on the care label. If no drying instructions are provided, see the following table for reference. Cycle Description Bedspreads & Comforters Follow the care label instructions or dry using BEDDIN...

Operations English 39 Special features Child Lock Child Lock prevents children from playing with the dryer. When Child Lock is activated, all buttons except for the POWER button are disabled. To activate/deactivate Child Lock, simultaneously press and hold Temp. and Time for 3 seconds. NOTE Once Chi...

Maintenance English 40 Maintenance Keep the dryer clean to prevent decreased performance and to lengthen its life. WARNING The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing.Service personnel - Do not contact these parts wh...

Maintenance English 41 Cleaning Feature panel • Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. • Do not spray liquid cleaning agents directly on the display of the dryer. • Some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain removers may damage the feature panel. • When using liquid cleaning a...

Troubleshooting English 42 Troubleshooting Checkpoints If the dryer operates abnormally, first check the list of problems in the table below and try the suggested actions. Problem Action Does not run. • Make sure the door is latched shut.• Make sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical o...

Troubleshooting English 45 Information codes If the dryer fails to operate, you may see an information code on the display panel. To determine what you should do, check the list of codes in the table below, and then try the suggested actions. Code Action DC Operating the dryer with the door open.• M...

Speci fications English 46 Specifications Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care direction. The clothing care labels include symbols for drying, bleaching, ironing, and dry cleaning. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported ite...

Speci fications English 47 Iron dry or steam temperatures High Medium Low Warning symbols for laundering Do not wash Do not wring Do not bleach Do not tumble dry No steam (added to iron) Do not iron Dry-clean Dry-clean Do not dry-clean Line dry / Hang to dry Drip dry Dry flat Protecting the environm...

Speci fications Specifications English 48 Specification sheet B C D E A NOTE “A. Height” Spec can vary from 42.4 to 43.3 inches (107.7 - 108.9 cm) depending on the leveling feet adjustments. Type Front loading dryer DV10K6500EV Dimensions A. Height Product - inches (cm) 38.7 (98.4) Required for Inst...

Speci fications English 49 Cycle chart NOTE For best results, follow the load size recommendations for each dry cycle.• Large load: Fill the drum to about ¾ full. Do not add items over this level as they need to tumble freely. • Medium load : Fill the drum to about ½ full. • Small load : Fill the dr...

Speci fications Specifications English 50 Consumption data Model Program Load (kg)* Energy (kWh) Max. Duration (Minutes) DV10K6500EV Cotton + Normal Dry ** 10 6.13 84 5 3.23 57 Cotton + Damp Dry ** 10 5.81 77 Perm Press + Normal Dry 5 2.95 39 1. * : Weight of dry laundry **: EN 61121:2013 test progr...

Speci fications English 51 Sheet of household tumble driers According to Regulation (EU) No. 392/2012 “*” Asterisk(s) means variant model and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z). Samsung Model Name DV10K6500EV Capacity kg 10 Type Air-vented Energy Efficiency A + + + (highest efficiency) to D (least efficie...

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