Samsung Electric Dryer with Steam Benutzerhandbuch
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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.
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Use a 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct.
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Do not use a smaller duct.
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Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result in increased accumulation of lint.
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Lint should be removed regularly.
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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.
a thin foil wall. A serious blockage can result if the flexible metal duct is bent too sharply.
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Never install any type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.
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Keep the exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
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Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
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Plastic flexible ducts can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and affect the dryer
operation.
operation.
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Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, affect machine operations, and collect
lint.
lint.
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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.
entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper.
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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.
ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down.
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Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet.
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To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust under a house or
porch.
porch.
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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.
towards the exhaust hood to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
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Inspect and clean the interior of the exhaust system at least once a year. Unplug the power cord before
cleaning.
cleaning.
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Check frequently to make sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
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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.
the duct for obstructions.
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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.
other common duct or chimney. This could create a fire hazard from the lint expelled by the dryer.
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