For wrinkling on a Samsung DVE45T6000, the manual's answer is a small load, similar items and quick removal. It lists Wrinkle Prevent, which tumbles in unheated air about 180 minutes after the cycle, and says that if items are still wrinkled after Wrinkle Prevent you should use small loads of one to four items, load fewer similar-type items and take them out as soon as drying finishes. Use PERM PRESS with the Medium temperature for wrinkle-prone fabrics such as curtains and shirts, and do not overload.
Differential
Likely causes of “Samsung dryer leaves clothes wrinkled or tangled”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
An overloaded or tightly packed drum
What separates it Clothes come out creased with sharp folds and the drum was over three quarters full
How to confirm Reduce the load so that the items tumble freely, and dry again
- 2
Clothes left in the drum after the cycle
What separates it Wrinkles set while a warm load sat in the dryer
How to confirm Remove the items as soon as drying is complete and fold or hang them
- 3
Heat too high or dryness too high for the fabric
What separates it Synthetics and permanent-press items come out stiff and creased
How to confirm Use PERM PRESS with Medium temperature, or a lower dryness level
- 4
Wrinkle Prevent not selected
What separates it Loads sat for hours before unloading and set because Wrinkle Prevent was not selected
How to confirm Press Wrinkle Prevent to add about 180 minutes of intermittent tumbling
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Which cycle, dryness level and temperature you used
- How many items were in the load and how full the drum was
- How long the load sat in the drum after the cycle ended
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedLoad fewer, similar items
ReversibleThe manual says small loads of one to four items work best and to load similar-type items. Shake out each item as you load it.
Choose Perm Press
ReversiblePerm Press is for shirts, synthetic fabrics, knits and wrinkle-free cottons at normal dry. For curtains, the manual suggests Perm Press with the Medium temperature setting in small loads.
Use Wrinkle Prevent
ReversiblePress Wrinkle Prevent to add about 180 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air after the cycle. The load is dry and can be removed at any time during that period.
Remove items promptly
ReversibleTake items out immediately after drying is complete and fold or hang them. The manual lists prompt removal as a fix for items still wrinkled after Wrinkle Prevent.
Match the setting to the fabric
ReversibleFollow the care label. Use Medium temperature for permanent press and lightweight cottons, Low for heat-sensitive items, and Air Fluff for foam or rubber items.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Wrinkle Prevent and Damp Alert together
- Wrinkle Prevent tumbles for about 180 minutes in unheated air and the load can be taken out at any time. Damp Alert blinks when a mixed load averages 80 percent dry, which lets you pull out quick-drying synthetics before they overdry and crease, while cottons continue.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit models DVE53BB8700, DVE50BG8300, DVG53BB8700, DVG50BG8300, DVG45T6000, DV45K6500, DV42H5000.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If items come out scorched or melted rather than wrinkled, stop and check the temperature setting and the lint filter before another cycle
- !If the drum stops turning during Wrinkle Prevent, contact a Samsung service center
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Exact questions
Common questions
What does Wrinkle Prevent do?+
It adds about 180 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air after the cycle to reduce wrinkling. You can remove the load at any time.
Why are clothes wrinkled even with Wrinkle Prevent?+
Use smaller loads of one to four similar items and take them out immediately after drying.
Which cycle is best for shirts?+
Perm Press is listed for shirts, synthetics, knits and wrinkle-free cottons.
Should I use high heat?+
Only for sturdy cottons. Medium is for permanent press and lightweight cottons, and Low is for heat-sensitive items.
How do I dry curtains without creases?+
Use Perm Press with Medium temperature in small loads and remove them as soon as the cycle is complete.
Can I use a drying rack for delicates?+
The manual recommends the care label; items labeled line dry or dry flat should not go in the dryer.
Does a bigger load wrinkle more?+
Yes. Items need room to tumble freely, so a large load fills the drum only about three quarters.
Does the Refresh cycle remove wrinkles?+
The manual's troubleshooting text names REFRESH for odors; for creases use Perm Press and Wrinkle Prevent.