Samsung SDC17709 User manual

Condensing Dryer

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SDC17709

SDC16809

SDC16709

SDC14709

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features

1. Super capacity

Ultra drying capabilities are at your ﬁngertips! Now you can dry extra-large loads. Our large

8kg capacity dryer circulates more air through your clothes, drying them faster, for a wrinkle-

free result.

2. Visible water tank indicator

For the ﬁrst time in the industry, users can see the water level of the water tank through the

transparent scale panel, without having to open the water tank.

3. Sensor drying (fully automatic drying)

By adopting humidity and temperature sensors, the operating time and energy usage is

controlled using digital technology.

4. Reversible door for easier door opening at any location

Our dryers will ﬁt just about anywhere and without a door conﬂict. The direction of our easy

reversible door can be changed with simple handy work.

5. Diamond drum for fabric care

Samsung electronics’ proprietary diamond-shaped drum offers excellent protection to your

laundry.

6. High energy efﬁciency

Energy efﬁciency has been optimised to minimize unnecessary power consumption.

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safety information _3

safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung Dryer. This manual contains important

information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance. Please take the

time to read this manual to take full advantage of your dryer’s many beneﬁts and

features.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and

situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,

maintaining, or operating your dryer.

Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or

death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or

property damage.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when

using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicity.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

Note

• Clothesdryerinstallationmustbeperformedbyaqualiedtechnician.

• Installtheclothesdryeraccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructionsandlocalcodes.

• Toreducetheriskofsevereinjuryordeath,followallinstallationinstructions.

WARNING - Risk of Fire

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

INSTRUCTION ABOUT THE WEEE MARK

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic

Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate

collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its

electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other

household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or

human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of

waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or

their local government ofﬁce, for details of where and how they can take these items for

environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the

purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other

commercial wastes for disposal.

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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

Theinstallationofthisappliancemustbeperformedbyaqualiedtechnicianorservice

company.

- Failure to do so may result in electric shock, ﬁre, an explosion, problems with the

product, or injury.

Plug the power cord into an AC 220~240V/50Hz/15A wall socket or higher and use the

socket for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.

- Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or extending the power

cord may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

- Ensurethatthepowervoltage,frequencyandcurrentarethesameasthoseofthe

product speciﬁcations. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre. Failure Plug

the power plug into the wall socket ﬁrmly.

Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and

contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.

- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.

- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can

be dangerous to children.

- If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.

This appliance must be properly grounded.

Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

- This may result in electric shock, ﬁre, an explosion, or problems with the product

- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure

that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

Do not install or keep the product exposed to the outdoor elements.

Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket.

- This may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its

serviceagentorasimilarqualiedtechnicianinordertoavoidahazard.

Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.

Do not twist or tie the power cord.

Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord,

insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the

appliance.

- This may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Do not pull the power cord, when unplugging the power plug.

- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.

- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the power cord into a receptacle

thatisnotgroundedadequatelyandinaccordancewithlocalandnationalcodes.See

installation instructions for grounding this appliance.

WARNING

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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

Do not let children or pets on or into the product. In addition, when disposing of this

product, disassemble the door lock (lever).

- This may result in children falling and injuring themselves.

- If children become locked in the product, there is a danger of suffocation.

Do not try to access the inside of the product when the drum is rotating.

Do not sit on the product or lean against the door.

- This may result in the product turning over and resulting in injury.

Dry the laundry only after it was spun by an appropriate washing machine.

Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

Do not drink the condensed water.

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.

Do not dry laundry contaminated by inﬂammable materials such as gasoline, kerosene,

benzene, thinner, alcohol, etc.

- This may result in electric shock, ﬁre or explosion.

Do not let pets chew or play with the dryer.

- This may result in electric shock or injury.

When disposing of the product, separate the door and the power cord before disposing of

the product.

- Failing to do so may result in damage to the power code or an injury.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

- This may result in electric shock.

Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless speciﬁcally

recommended in the user-repair instructions. You must also have the skills necessary to

service this appliance.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.

- Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.

- 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.

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CAUTION

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CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles,

lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.

- This may result in electric shock, ﬁre, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not touch the glass door and inside of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot.

- This may result in burns.

Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, ﬁngernails, etc.

- This may result in electric shock or injury.

Do not use dry cleaning detergent directly and do not wash, rinse, or spin laundry

contaminated by dry cleaning detergent.

- This may result in spontaneous combustion or ignition due to the heat of the oxidation of

the oil.

Do not dry laundry containing forming rubber (latex) or similar rubber textures.

- If forming rubber is heated, it may start a ﬁre.

Do not dry laundry contaminated by vegetable oil or cooking oil as a large amount of the oil

will not be removed when washing the laundry. In addition, use the Cool Down cycle so that

the laundry is not heated.

- The oxidization heat of the oil may start a ﬁre.

Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be washed are empty.

- Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause

extensive damage to the appliance.

Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal.

Do not use softener or a static electricity remover unless recommended by the

manufacturer.

- 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 the product, damage to parts, electric shock, ﬁre or

an explosion.

- The appliance should not be placed behind lockable doors etc.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING

Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.

Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.

- This may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, electric shock or ﬁre.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.

- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Clean the ﬁlter case before and after using the dryer.

Clean the inside of the product on a regular basis by asking an authorized service engineer.

Clean the condenser with water once a month.

Theinteriorofthedryershouldbecleanedperiodicallybyqualiedservicepersonnel.

CAUTION

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contents

INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

9Tools needed for installation

9See Dryer Exterior

10 Check before installing

10 Before using the product

10 Important to installer

10 Location considerations

10 Alcove or closet installation

11 Electrical requirements

11 Grounding

12 Installation side by side

12 Final installation checklist

13 Draining water without using the water tank

13 Connecting the drain hose

15 Installation stacking

16 Door Reversal (SDC16***, SDC17*** Only)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS

18 Overview of the control panel

20 Child lock

20 Sound off

21 My cycle

21 Delay End

22 Load the dryer properly

22 Getting started

CARE AND CLEANING

23 Clean the ﬁlter case

23 Clean the condenser

23 Control Panel

23 Tumbler

23 Stainless Steel Tumbler

23 Dryer Exterior

24 Dumping condensed water( )

24 Cleaning the ﬁlter case( )

25 Cleaning the condenser assembly

SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS

26 Special laundry tips

TROUBLESHOOTING

27 Check these points if your dryer…

29 Information codes

APPENDIX

30 Fabric care chart

31 Protecting the environment

31 Declaration of conformity

31 Speciﬁcations

32 Cycle chart

33 Consumption data

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installing your dryer

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION

Hire a professional to install this dryer properly. If there is a service call performed as a result of poor setup,

adjustment, and connection, it is considered the responsibility of the installer. If you install the dryer you are

responsible.

Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation (AC 220~240V/50Hz/15A).

1. AGROUNDEDELECTRICALOUTLETisrequired.SeeElectricalRequirements(Seepage11).

2. CONDENSING SYSTEM - Condenses, processes and circulates hot and humid air internally using an

internal heat condenser.

SEE DRYER EXTERIOR

Parts

Hose guide Cable tie Hose connector Long drain hose(2m) Manual book

01 INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

Water tank

Control panel

Door

Leveling feet

Work top

Plug

Filter case

Condenser

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CHECK BEFORE INSTALLING

• Do not plug the power cord into the wall outlet before completing the dryer installation.

• Check the appearance of the product for any damaged parts before starting the product installation.

• If there are any parts that appear to be damaged, please contact your nearest Samsung Customer

Service Center.

• When moving the product, do not move the product by yourself.

• Take care of the edges of the dryer as they can be sharp.

• Do not install the dryer in a location exposed to frost. Cold water may damage the product.

• Use the product indoors only.

• Do not place the dryer on one side when lifting it, and do not move the dryer in such a way that the

internal parts shake. This may result in damage to the internal parts of the product.

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

• Check if there are any accessories remaining inside the drum.

• Plug in the power cord just before operating the product.

• Do not block the air inlet hole of the cooling grill at the front of the dryer.

• Do not place inﬂammable objects near the dryer and keep the surroundings clean.

• Keep the dryer level with the ground.

• Do not remove the adjustable leveling feet of the dryer. They are necessary to keep the product level

with the ground.

IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER

Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the dryer. These instructions should be kept

for future reference.

REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES TO AVOID THE DANGER OF A CHILD

SUFFOCATING.

LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS

Because a condensing type has been adopted, which condenses and processes air inside the dryer,

externalventilationisnotrequired.

Therefore, The dryer can be installed and used in any location where the temperature is between 5

and35degreescentigrade,unlikeaconventionaldryerthatrequiresanexternalexhaustsystem.

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

Tooperatesafelyandproperly,yournewDryerrequiresminimumclearancesof:

Sides – 25 mm Rear – 51 mm

Top – 25 mm Front – 465 mm

If both the dryer and a dryer are installed together, the front of the alcove or closet must have at least 465

mm unobstructed air opening.

installing your dryer

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