Samsung DV53BB8900HDA2 - User Manual

Engl ish SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   5 WARNING - Risk of Fire • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. • Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materi...

Engl ish SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety information English 6 WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or explosion: • Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They emit vapors that co...

Engl ish SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   7 WARNING - What to do if you smell gas: • Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not turn on the appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch.• Do not use any phone in your building.• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.• Immediately call y...

Engl ish SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety information English 8 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. Read all instructions before using this appliance. 2. D...

Engl ish SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   9 18. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. 19. Do not insert your hand under the dryer. - This may result in injury. 20. Take care that children’s fingers ...

Engl ish SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   11 Regulatory notice FCC Notice CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is Subject...

Engl ish SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Regulatory notice English 12 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15Product type : Clothes DryersModel : DV53BB8900**Responsible Party – U.S. Contact InformationSamsung Electronics America, Inc.QA Lab America19 Chapin Rd. Building D Pine Brook NJ 07058Tel: 1-973-808-63...

Engl ish SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English   13 Open Source Announcement The software included in this product contains open source software. You may obtain the complete corresponding source code for a period of three years after the last shipment of this product by sending an email to mailto:[email p...

Engl ish English 14 Installation requirements Read through the following instructions before installing the dryer and keep this manual for future reference. WARNING Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing.Service Personnel ...

Engl ish English   15 Dimensions Type Front loading dryer Models DV53BB8900** Dimensions (in. (mm)) A. Overall height 38.7 (984) B. Width 27 (686) C. Depth with the door open 56.1 (1425) D. Depth 34.3 (872) DV8900HB_SimpleUX_WEB_OID57652_English.indd 15 2022-09-07 11:27:15

Engl ish Installation requirements English 16 Clearance requirement This clearance requirement is applicable for dryers only. NOTE • For the washer's clearance requirement, see the washer's user manual.• If the washer and dryer have different clearance requirements, use the one with the larger value...

Engl ish English   19 Ducting requirements (Not applicable to ventless (heat pump) models) Weather hood type Recommended Use only for short-run installation 4” (10.2 cm) 2.5” (6.4 cm) No. of 90° elbows Rigid Rigid 0 80 ft. (24.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m) 1 68 ft. (20.7 m) 62 ft. (18.9 m) 2 57 ft. (17.4 m) ...

Engl ish Installation requirements English 20 Exhausting requirements (Not applicable to ventless (heat pump) models) 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...

Engl ish English   21 Gas requirements (Not applicable to ventless (heat pump) models) WARNING • Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases.• The installation must be conformed with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, latest revisio...

Engl ish Installation requirements English 22 Electrical requirements The wiring diagram is located on the plate under the control panel or rear frame. WARNING When local codes allow, you can connect the dryer’s electrical supply with a new power supply cord kit, marked for use with a dryer, that is...

Engl ish English   23 • If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer must be connected to a permanently grounded metal wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding termi...

Engl ish English 24 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 package. ...

Engl ish Installation English 26 Step-by-step installation Make sure you have a qualified technician install the dryer. Step-by-step installation instructions start below.• Do not remove the protective film on the door before completing the product installation. If you remove the protective film bef...

Engl ish English   27 STEP 3  Connect the electrical wiring (for electric models) Before connecting the electrical wiring, make sure you have read the “ Electrical requirements ” section on page 22 . 3-wire system A B C L2 L1 D E A. External ground connector B. Neutral grounding wire (white) C. Cent...

Engl ish English   29 STEP 4  Level the dryer To ensure optimal performance, the dryer must be level. A B Using a level (A) , check if the dryer is level side to side and then front to back. If the dryer is not level, turn the leveling feet (B) clockwise to lower the dryer or counterclockwise to rai...

Engl ish Installation English 30 STEP 5  Power on (for gas models) Make sure all gas connections, the exhaust line, and all wiring are 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 6...

Engl ish English   33 A Wall standpipe drain system The drain hose can be placed into a wall standpipe drain system. To keep the end of the drain hose bent, use the supplied hose guide (A) . Secure the guide to the wall using a hook to ensure stable drainage. By using the drain pipe of the laundry s...

Engl ish Installation English 34 Draining to the water tank 1. Remove the long drain hose from the drain water outlet (A) . * 70 mm NOTE Completely dry the removed long drain hose and keep it in a safe place for later use. 9 2. Remove the water tank drain hose from the holder (B) , and then connect ...

Engl ish English   35 Installation checklist • The dryer is plugged into a properly grounded outlet.• All packaging material is completely removed and properly disposed.• The dryer is level and standing firmly on the floor.• The long drain hose is installed if you want water captured by the drying p...

Engl ish Installation English 36 Exhaust ducting guide (Not applicable to ventless (heat pump) models) Ducting 1. Make sure the dryer is installed properly so the air exhausts freely. 2. Use 4-inch rigid metal ducts. Tape all joints including the dryer connection. Never use lint-trapping screws. 3. ...

Engl ish English   41 Before you start Here are a few things you should know before starting your dryer. Initial setup • When you turn on your dryer for the first time, the screen shows the initial setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it. • If you complete the initial setup a...

Engl ish Before you start English 42 Sort and load • Put one wash load in the dryer at a time.• Do not mix heavy and lightweight items.• To improve drying efficiency for one or two items, add a dry towel to the load.• For best results, untangle items before inserting them into the dryer. Tangled ite...

Engl ish English   43 Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, read the “ Safety information ” before operating this appliance. Control panel 01 04 05 06 07 08 09 02 03 10 01 Power  Tap to turn the dryer on or off.• If you do not manipulate the control panel for 10 m...

Engl ish English   45 Operating a cycle 01 06 05 03 04 02 1. Tap to turn on the dryer. 2. Turn the Navigation dial to select the cycle you want. For more information on “ Cycle overview ”, see page 46 . 3. Tap Dryness , Temp. , or Time to change the default cycle settings. 4. Tap Options , and then ...

Engl ish Operations English 46 Cycle overview NOTE Other cycles can be used after adding them to your cycle list using the My Cycles function. For more information, see the “ My Cycles ” section on page 49 . Cycle Description Normal For most fabrics including cotton and linens. AI Optimal Dry Auto-o...

Engl ish Operations English 48 Options Using Options 02 03 01 1. Tap Options . 2. Turn the Navigation dial to select the desired option. 3. Tap OK to change the selected option’s settings. NOTE • To return to the main screen, tap Options again or turn the Navigation dial to select Back and tap OK . ...

Engl ish English   49 Damp Alert This option alerts you when shirts and other items that require ironing are dry enough to be suitable for ironing. 1. Select a cycle and change the cycle settings as necessary. - This option is available for Normal, AI Optimal Dry, Super Speed, Delicates, Activewear,...

Engl ish Operations English 50 Drum Light You can turn the drum light on or off. 1. Tap Options . 2. Turn the Navigation dial to select Drum Light , and then tap OK . 3. Tap OK to select On or Off . - The drum light turns on even when the dryer is off. (If the dryer is plugged into a power outlet.) ...

Engl ish English   51 Settings Using Settings 02 03 01 * * Tap and hold 3 seconds. 1. Tap and hold Options for 3 seconds. 2. Turn the Navigation dial and select the desired setting, and then tap OK . 3. Tap OK to change the settings or start the function. NOTE • To return to the main screen, tap Opt...

Engl ish Operations English 52 Sound You can turn on or off the sound from the dryer. 1. Tap and hold Options for 3 seconds. 2. Turn the Navigation dial to select Sound , and then tap OK . 3. Tap OK to select On or Off . - The default setting is On . NOTE The setting remains unchanged even if you re...

Engl ish English   53 Special features Smart Control You can connect to the SmartThings app and control your dryer remotely. Connecting your dryer • Download and open the SmartThings app on your mobile device• Tap to turn on the dryer.• Tap and hold Smart Control on the dryer. a. The dryer enters AP...

Engl ish Operations English 54 SmartThings Wi-Fi connection On your smartphone, go to Settings and turn on the wireless connection and select an AP (Access Point). • This appliance supports the Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz protocols. Download On an app market (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Samsung Galaxy App...

Engl ish English   55 Cycle chart NOTE For best results, follow the load size recommendations for each dry cycle.• Large load: Fill the drum to about 3 / 4 full. Do not add items over this level as they need to tumble freely. • Medium load: Fill the drum to about 1 / 2 full. • Small load: Fill the d...

Engl ish English   57 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. Items Description Bedspreads & Comforters Follow the care label instructions or dry using Bedding.• Make su...

Engl ish English 58 Maintenance Emptying the water tank Empty the water tank after each use to prevent leaks. 1. Remove the water tank (A) from the dryer. - Pull the water tank handle with one hand until the tank is halfway out. - Once the water tank is halfway out, support the bottom of the tank wi...

Engl ish English   59 Installing the micro soft filter (Optional Filter) You can install the provided micro soft filter (Optional Filter) to prevent dust accumulation on the heat exchanger. 1. Gently press the top part of the outer cover (A) to open. 9 9 2. Unlock the inner cover fixers (B) , and th...

Engl ish Maintenance English 60 4. Reinsert the inner cover to its original position, and then lock the fixers. 5. Close the heat exchanger’s outer cover. Cleaning WARNING • Do not clean the dryer by directly spraying water onto the dryer.• Do not clean the dryer with benzene, thinner, alcohol, or a...

Engl ish English   63 Heat exchanger When it is time to clean the heat exchanger, the dryer will alert you by displaying the “ Clean heat exchanger & tap OK “ or “ Clean heat exchanger optional filter & tap OK ” message. A dirty heat exchanger will hinder the product’s performance and should...

Engl ish English 66 Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the dryer, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action Dryer does not start. • Make sure the dryer is plugged in.• Make sure the door is properly closed.• Check the fuse or reset the circuit break...

Engl ish Troubleshooting English 68 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. Information code Meaning Action Close the dryer ...

Engl ish English 70 Specifications Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care direction. The clothing care labels include symbols for drying. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow care label directions to optimize ...

Engl ish English   71 Protecting the environment This appliance is manufactured from recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of this appliance, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut off the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the door ...

English 72 LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.) SAMSUNG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchase...

English   73 Visits by an authorized servicer to explain product functions, maintenance or installation are not covered by this limited warranty. Please contact SAMSUNG at the number below for assistance with any of these issues. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPL...

English 74 Warranty (CANADA) SAMSUNG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufa...