Maintenance; Vent Sensor - Samsung DV50K8600E Manual Del Usuario

Maintenance

Keep the dryer clean to prevent decreased performance and to lengthen its life.
WARNING
The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of
electric shock only during servicing.
Service personnel - Do not contact these parts while the dryer is energized.

Vent sensor

The dryer features a vent sensor that detects and notifies you when it is time to clean the
ductwork. The
Level
0 Off
1 On
2 Blinking
If the dryer is in the Level 2 state, the
of the current cycle. If you press POWER or open the door, the dryer powers off
immediately.
NOTE
• For duct installation, see "Exhaust ducting guide".
• The dryer may keep running even if the duct is clogged, but the drying time will be
extended.
• If the indicator turns on for the first time and is solid (not blinking), check and clean the
lint filter and/or duct.
• If the indicator turns on again later, it is because the duct is installed or connected with
some restrictions (it's too long or has too many bends). This is not a system failure.
However, drying time may be extended or the drying performance may be degraded.
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indicator lets you know the status of the duct.
Indicator Status
The ductwork is not clogged.
• The duct or lint filter is
clogged.
• The pressure applied to
the duct is high because
the duct is too long or
bent.
• The duct or lint filter is
severely clogged.
• The pressure applied
to the duct is very high
because the duct is too
long or bent.
Action
• Check the lint filter or duct
and clean if necessary.
• Check the duct connections
and shorten or straighten
the duct if necessary.
• Check and clean the lint
filter or duct and make
sure they are not clogged.
• Check the duct connections
and shorten or straighten
the duct work.
indicator blinks for 3 hours after the completion
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