Exhaust Ducting Guide - Samsung DV45K7600E Serie Mode D'emploi

3. The Vent Blockage Test starts immediately after pressing the START/PAUSE button.
During the test, the number indicator makes a circle in 6 steps clockwise.
The test takes about 2 minutes. Do not open the door during the test.
4. After 2 minutes, if the test has completed, the result is displayed and a tone is given.
If status of the duct system is normal, "0" appears and a completion sound is given.
If the duct system can not exhaust properly, "CLg" appears and an alarm sound is given.
In case of any other problem, an information code appears. Check the information
codes in this manual.
• To stop or cancel the Vent Blockage Test, press the POWER button to turn off your
dryer.
• During the test, if "dc" appears, make sure the door is closed. If "C1" is displayed,
make sure the drum has laundry inside.
• The result displays for about 5 minutes and then automatically turns off. You may
turn the result directly off by pressing the POWER button.
NOTE
• During or after the test, the internal drum is hot. Use caution to prevent burns.
The Vent Blockage Test is used to check for problems to the current duct system when
the dryer is installed for the first time.
• If the test result displays "CLg" (the duct system is blocked ), refer to "Ducting
requirements" and "Exhaust ducting guide" section of this manual and take proper
measures for drying.
If the test is suspended, it could result in incorrect results. Follow the proper
procedures when testing the dryer.
• Even if the test result is normal ("0"), the duct system could be blocked slightly.
Properly install all duct work according to the installation instructions of this manual.

Exhaust ducting guide

Ducting
1. Make sure the dryer is installed properly so the air exhausts freely.
2. Use 4-inch rigid metal ducts. Tape all joints including the dryer connection.
Never use lint-trapping screws.
3. To facilitate the exhaust, keep the ducts as straight as possible.
Cleaning
Clean all old ducts before installing the dryer, and make sure the vent flap opens and
closes freely. We recommend that you to clean the exhaust system annually or on a
regular basis.
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