Samsung DV42H5400 User manual
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Installing your dryer
Unpacking your dryer
Unpack your Dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all the items shown below. If
your Dryer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
WARNING
• The packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packaging material (plastic bags,
polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.
• To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.
What’s included
5
6
1
2
4
3
1Top cover 4Filter
2Control panel 5Water Inlet (Steam model only)
3Door 6Duct Exhaust
Accessories (Steam model only)
“Y”-connector Short inlet hose Long inlet hose Rubber Washer
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Important to installer
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the dryer. These instructions should be kept for
future reference.
WARNING: Remove the door from all discarded appliances to avoid the danger of a child being trapped
and suffocating.
Basic requirements
Make sure you have everything necessary for the proper installation
• A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required.
• A POWER CORD electric dryer (except for Canada).
• GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes.
• The EXHAUST SYSTEM must be made of rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting.
Grounding
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding the product will reduce the
risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current.
Gas models
Your dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
• The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
• Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer – if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
• Never connect the ground wire to the plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
Electric models
Your dryer has an optional cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, which is sold
separately.
• The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
• Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer – if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
• 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 terminal or lead on the dryer.
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Location considerations
The dryer should be located where there is enough space at the front for loading the dryer, and enough space
behind for the exhaust system. This dryer is factory-ready for the rear exhaust option. To exhaust out the bottom,
right or the left, use the accessory exhaust kit. Instructions are included with the kit. Make sure the room in which
the dryer is located has enough fresh air. The dryer must be located where there are no air-flow obstructions.
For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be maintained as noted on the data plate to ensure adequate air for
combustion and the proper dryer operation.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. The dryer
area must be kept clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. A dryer
produces combustible lint. The area around the dryer should be kept lint-free.
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 the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces:
Sides 1 in (25 mm) Rear 5.9 in (150 mm)
Top 17 in (432 mm) Closet front 2 in (51 mm)
A
A ABB FD E
C
A1 in. (25 mm)
B27 in. (686 mm)
C17 in. (432 mm)
D2 in. (50 mm)
E32.4 in. (823 mm)
F5 in. (127 mm)
Recessed area Side view
(closet or confined area)
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Installation with pedestal
A
B
CE F
D
A38.7 in. (984 mm)
B53.3 in. (1355 mm)
C27 in. (686 mm)
D53 in. (1345 mm) to
clear open door
E32.4 in. (823 mm)
F5 in. (127 mm)
Installation with stacked washing machine and dryer
AE
I
F
G H J K L
B
C
D
A3 in. (76 mm)
B48 in.² (3100 mm²)
C24 in.² (1550 mm²)
D3 in. (76 mm)
E6 in. (152 mm) *
F77.5 in. (1968 mm)
G1 in. (25 mm)
H27 in. (686 mm)
I5 in. (127 mm)
J1 in. (25 mm)
K32.4 in. (823 mm)
L8 in. (203 mm)
The front of the closet must have two unobstructed air openings (B, C) for a combined minimum total
area of 72 in² (465 cm²) with a minimum clearance of 3 in. (7.6 cm) at the top (A) and bottom (D).
External exhaust elbow requires additional space (L).
Stacking (MODEL NO: SK-5A)
Samsung’s Washer and Dryer can be stacked to maximize usable space.
The dryer legs need to be removed to stack the Washer and Dryer. You can purchase an optional stacking
kit from your Samsung retailer.
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Ducting requirements
No. of 90° elbows
Weather hood type
4” (10 .16 cm) 2.5” (6.35 cm)
Recommended Use only for short-run installation
Rigid Metallic Flexible* Rigid Metallic Flexible*
0 24.4 m (80 ft.) 12.4 m (41 ft.) 22.6 m (74 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.)
1 20.7 m (68 ft.) 11.2 m (37 ft.) 18.9 m (62 ft.) 8.8 m (29 ft.)
2 17.4 m (57 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.) 15.5 m (51 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.)
3 14.3 m (47 ft.) 9.0 m (29 ft.) 12.5 m (41 ft.) 6.5 m (21 ft.)
* Do not use non-metallic flexible ducts.
• Use a 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct.
• Do not use a smaller duct.
• Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result in increased accumulation of lint.
• Lint should be removed regularly.
• If a flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use a flexible duct with
a thin foil wall. A serious blockage can result if the flexible metal duct is bent too sharply.
• Never install any type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.
• Keep the exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
• Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
• Plastic flexible ducts can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and affect the dryer
operation.
• Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, affect machine operations, and collect
lint.
• The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back drafts and
entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper.
• The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the bottom of the hood and the
ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down.
• Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet.
• To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust under a house or
porch.
• If the exhaust duct must run through an unheated area, the duct should be insulated and slope slightly down
towards the exhaust hood to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
• Inspect and clean the interior of the exhaust system at least once a year. Unplug the power cord before
cleaning.
• Check frequently to make sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
• Check once per month, and clean at least once per year. Note: If your clothes are not getting dry, then check
the duct for obstructions.
• Do not exhaust the dryer into a wall, ceiling, crawl space, or concealed space of a building, gas vent, or any
other common duct or chimney. This could create a fire hazard from the lint expelled by the dryer.
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If the new dryer is installed into an existing exhaust system you must make sure:
• The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes.
• That a flexible plastic duct is not used.
• To inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct.
• The duct is not dented or crushed.
• The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
• The static pressure in any exhaust system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be less than 0.
• This can be measured with the dryer running with a manometer at the point where the exhaust duct
connects to the dryer. A no-heat setting should be used. The dryer tumbler should be empty and the lint filter
clean.
Exhausting
The dryer shall 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
room.
• All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
• Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct and catch
lint.
• The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter.
• The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 2.4 m (7.8 ft.).
In the United States:
Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer
and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Ducts, Subject 2158A.
In Canada:
Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by the manufacturer.
Outside the U.S. and Canada:
Refer to the local codes.
WARNING
• The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in an alcove or
closet.
• NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
If your existing ductwork is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with metal.
Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-flammable to ensure containment of the exhaust air, heat,
and lint.
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Dryer exhaust tips
WARNING: A plastic or non-metal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.
• Make sure your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air easily.
• Use a 4” diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer.
Never use lint-trapping screws.
• Keep ducts as straight as possible.
• Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer.
• Be sure the vent flap opens and closes freely.
• Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually.
4”
Tape
Don’t let a poor exhaust system slow the drying process by:
• Restricting your dryer with a poor exhaust system.
• Using a plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct.
• Unnecessarily using long ducts that have many elbows.
• Allowing dented or clogged ducts and vent.
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Gas requirements
THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI/Z223.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR WITH THE
CAN/CGA-B149 INSTALLATION CODES (FOR CANADA).
• Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases.
• This dryer designed for use with natural gas. If you plan to use your dryer with LP gas (liquid propane), the
conversion must be done by a qualified service technician in order to achieve safe and proper performance.
• A 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3/8 inch (1 cm)
gas line on your dryer. The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off
valve be installed within 6 inches of your dryer.
• Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be raised 18 inches (46 cm) above the oor.
• Additionally, a 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately upstream of your dryer’s gas supply connection.
• Your dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of the system.
• DO NOT reuse old flexible metal gas lines. Flexible gas lines must be design certified by the American Gas
Association (CGA in Canada).
• Any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum gas.
• As a courtesy, most local gas utilities will inspect a gas appliance installation.
• GAS IGNITION - Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner. There is no constant
burning pilot.
Commonwealth of massachusetts installation instructions
Your dryer must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. A “T” handle manual gas valve must be installed in
the gas supply line to your dryer. If a flexible gas connector is used to install your dryer, the connector may not be
longer than 3 feet (36 inches).
WARNING
• Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation.
• Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.
• Gas suppliers recommend that you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector.
• Install and use it in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Electrical requirements
The wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel.
WARNING
• The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether your dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, all wiring and grounding must
be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 -
Latest Revisions and local codes and ordinances. It is your responsibility to provide adequate electrical
services for your dryer.
• All gas installations must be done in accordance with the national Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - Latest
Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - B149 Installation Codes - Latest Revision (for Canada) and local
codes and ordinances.
Electrical connections
Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the “Grounding” section on page 13.
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD.
Gas models – U.S. and Canada
A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required.
Electric models – U.S. only
Most U.S. dryers require a 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. Some require 120/208 volt, 60 Hz
approved electrical service. The electric service requirements can be found on the data label located behind the
door. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required.
If a power cord is used, the cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
The power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model dryers.
WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
When local codes allow, the electrical supply of the dryer may be connected by means of a new power
supply cord kit, marked for use with a dryer, that is U.L. listed and rated at a minimum of120/240 volts,
30-ampere with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end
spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads.
• Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. The power cord electric supply wiring must be
retained at the dryer cabinet with a suitable UL-listed strain relief.
• Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2)
mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through
the neutral conductor. (Use a 4-prong plug for 4 wire receptacles, NEMA type 14-30R.)
Electric models – Canada Only
• A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on
both sides of the line is required.
• All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached. The power cord should be plugged into a
30-ampere receptacle.
In Canada, you may not convert a dryer to 208 volts.
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