Samsung dryer troubleshooting

Published specification

What is true of this model and changes how you fix it

• Fuel — ELECTRIC (vented)
  ELECTRIC vented dryer on 240V. Vent must be clear.
• Features
  Sensor Dry and Steam; check your build for Wi-Fi. Cycle time varies with the load because the moisture sensors end it when dry.
• Ten presets
  Normal, Heavy Duty, Permanent Press, Activewear, Bedding, Delicates, Sanitize, Time Dry, Air Fluff and Quick Dry.
• Temperature and dryness
  Five temperatures (High to Low) and five dry levels (Very Dry to Damp Dry) with Sensor Dry.
• Options
  Mixed Load Bell, Wrinkle Prevent, Adjust Time, Eco Dry, Child Lock, Smart Care, Sound and Drum Light.
• Also covered
  Bespoke DVE53BB8700 electric dryer, 19 preset cycles: Steam Refresh, Wrinkle Away, Steam Sanitize+, Super Speed, Eco Normal, Normal, Heavy Duty, Towels, Permanent Press, Activewear, Bedding, Delicates, Wool, Shirts, Denim, Time Dry, Air Fluff, Small Load and Rack Dry.
• Also covered
  Bespoke DVE53BB8700 electric dryer, vent Blockage Test: One of its 14 options is a Vent Blockage Test, the built-in check for the duct problem that causes long dry times.
• Also covered
  Bespoke DVE53BB8700 electric dryer, other options: Damp Alert, Wrinkle Prevent, AntiStatic, My Cycles, Eco Dry, Drum Light, Child Lock, AI Pattern and Wi-Fi. The AI Smart Dial learns favorite cycles.
• Also covered
  Bespoke DVG53BB8700 gas dryer, 19 preset cycles: Steam Refresh, Wrinkle Away, Steam Sanitize+, Super Speed, Eco Normal, Normal, Heavy Duty, Towels, Permanent Press, Activewear, Bedding, Delicates, Wool, Shirts, Denim, Time Dry, Air Fluff, Small Load and Rack Dry.
• Also covered
  Bespoke DVG53BB8700 gas dryer, temperatures and options: Five temperatures from High to Extra Low and 14 options, including Damp Alert, Wrinkle Prevent, AntiStatic and a Vent Blockage Test.
• Also covered
  Bespoke DVG53BB8700 gas dryer, smart dial: The AI Smart Dial learns your favorite cycles, with Wi-Fi and Sensor Dry.
• Also covered
  DVG50BG8300 gas dryer, cycles: 12 presets (Refresh, Steam Sanitize+, Normal, Heavy Duty, Permanent Press, Activewear, Bedding, Delicates, Time Dry, Air Fluff, Quick Dry and Downloaded) plus 9 downloadable ones.
• Also covered
  DVG50BG8300 gas dryer, options: Ten, including Damp Alert, Wrinkle Prevent, Smart Control, Adjust Time, Eco Dry, Drum Light, Smart Care and Child Lock.
• Also covered
  DVG50BG8300 gas dryer, vent sensor: A vent sensor with Sensor Dry, Wi-Fi through SmartThings, ADA compliance and ENERGY STAR certification.
• Also covered
  DVG45T6000 gas dryer, gas dryer: Natural or LP gas only. It has to be vented outdoors through 4 in rigid metal duct, never into a chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space or concealed space; the manual gives runs of up to 80 ft with no elbows, down to 57 ft with four 90-degree elbows.
• Also covered
  DVG45T6000 gas dryer, vent codes: Clg (or Cg) means a clogged vent and C80 (C8) means the vent is about 80 percent blocked.
• Also covered
  DVG45T6000 gas dryer, cycles: Normal, Heavy Duty, Bedding, Activewear, Sanitize, Delicates, Perm Press, Quick Dry, Time Dry and Air Fluff. Sensor Dry uses internal humidity to set the drying time, and Eco Dry is on by default in the Normal cycle.
• Also covered
  DVG45T6000 gas dryer, alerts and locks: Damp Alert and a Child Lock that disables every button except Power.
• Also covered
  DV45K6500 dryer, cycles: Eco Normal, Normal, Heavy Duty, Bedding, Perm Press, Wool and Delicates, with Sensor Dry using internal humidity, and a Steam Sanitize cycle that uses steam and high heat.
• Also covered
  DV45K6500 dryer, vent limits: From 33 ft to 80 ft depending on duct type and the number of elbows.
• Also covered
  DV45K6500 dryer, lint screen and Smart Care: Clean the lint screen before or after every load. Smart Care needs the code and the Samsung Smart Home app.

Where these figures were read. samsung.com/us/laundry/dryers/electric-7-5-cu-ft-dryer-with-sensor-dry-in-white-sku-dve45t6000w-a3/ (real full model DVE45T6000W-A3) (ELECTRIC vented, Sensor Dry, Steam)

Manufacturer support for this product line. Samsung Support — Samsung washing machine information and error codes. Samsung's own washer troubleshooting and error-code article; covers filling, draining, spin and unbalanced-load conditions.

Also read for this model. Samsung — DVE45T6000W 7.5 cu. ft. Front Load Electric Dryer spec sheet; Samsung — Bespoke 7.6 cu. ft. Ultra Capacity Electric Dryer DVE53BB8700 spec sheet; Samsung — Bespoke 7.6 cu. ft. Ultra Capacity Gas Dryer DVG53BB8700 spec sheet; Samsung — DVG50BG8300 7.5 cu. ft. Smart Gas Dryer listing; Samsung — DVG45T6000V user manual (ManualsLib copy); Samsung — DV45K6500E Series user manual (ManualsLib copy).