SAMSUNG Clothes Dryers Owner’s Instructions A-3
SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE OUDOORS.
See EXHAUST INFORMATION section.
• Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are :
0” either side 1” front and rear
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 52”(132cm).
• Closet door must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of
60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a
dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS.
• Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces: 0 clearance both sides and 25 mm (1”) rear.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
• The dryer must be exhausted to the outdorrs with the termination securely fastened to the mobile
home structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section.)
• The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated veneath a mobile home.
• Provisionsn must be made for the introduction of outside air into the dryer. The free air opening
shall not be less than 80 cm
2
(12 in
2
)
• The exhaust duct material MUST BE METAL.
• The dryer must be attached to the floor following instructions available from the dealer.
• Installation must comply with the current CAN/CSA Z240 MH series Mobile Home Installaion
Codes.
NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
CAUTION: NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
• This dryer must be connected to an individual circuit identical to the one specified on the rating
plate of the loading port, protected by fuses or circuit breaker conforming to local codes.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three (3) or four (4) prong plug which mates
with an appropriate dryer wall receptacle.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:
• 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 the appliance is
properly grounded.
• Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Installation Instructions