Clothes are not dry after Samsung ventless dryer cycle

If your clothes are wet or damp after running a cycle in your Samsung ventless dryer, you may need to check your home's circuit breaker or the dryer's lint filter. Overloading the dryer may also cause drying issues.

Someone is removing a damp towel from a Samsung dryer

Clothes are not dry after Samsung ventless dryer cycle

Samsung ventless dryer is not drying clothes

If your Samsung dryer is not warming up during the cycle, please check the following:

Check your home's circuit breaker or fuses.
Check the dryer's lint filter, exhaust duct, and heat exchanger, and clean them if necessary.

Note: A 4 inch metal exhaust duct should be used.
If you have a gas model, make sure the gas supply has been turned on.
Ensure you are using the correct cycle. Some cycles on your ventless dryer do not require heat.
Keep in mind that the dryer may have switched to the cooling process of the cycle. In this case, you will not feel heat coming from the dryer.

If your items are not dry after removing them from the dryer, ensure all of the above points have been checked, as well as the following:

Make sure the dryer has not been overloaded. This may result in longer drying times.
Dry heavy fabrics separately from light fabrics.
Large, bulky items (such as blankets or comforters) may require repositioning to ensure even drying. However, make sure the dryer is not overloaded with bulky items.
Very small items may not dry thoroughly. Additionally, if the load is too small, it may not tumble properly. You can add some towels to the load, and then restart the cycle.
If a drain hose is connected, make sure the water is draining properly.
Check the exhaust hood outside of your home and ensure it can open and close freely.

If you receive the following alerts on your dryer: "Clean heat exchanger & tap OK" or "Clean heat exchanger optional filter & tap OK," please use the following cleaning instructions:

Carefully press the top part of the heat exchanger's outer cover so it opens.
Unlock the inner cover.
Pull the inner cover to remove it.
Clean the dust on the heat exchanger using the brush provided with your dryer.

Note: You may use a soft, damp cloth to clean the remaining dust.

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Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is not drying clothes

If your clothes are not dry, please check the following:

Make sure the Laundry Combo is not overloaded. This may result in longer drying times.
Dry heavy fabrics separately from light fabrics.
Very small items may not dry thoroughly. Additionally, if the load is too small, it may not tumble properly. You can add some towels to the load, and then restart the cycle.
Check the Laundry Combo’s lint filter and heat exchanger, and clean them if necessary.
If a drain hose is connected, make sure the water is draining properly.
Check the Heat setting to ensure "No heat / Air" has not been accidentally selected.

Drying times based on load weight

Weight in pounds	Time in minutes
Less than 4.4	57 - 66
4.4 - 6.1	57 - 72
6.1 - 8.1	81 - 90
8.2 - 11	90 - 110
11.1 - 13.2	99 - 121
13.2 - 15.4	171 - 209
15.5 - 17.6	171 - 209
19.8 - 26.5	234 - 286
Higher than 26.6	270 - 330

Recommended load by cycle

Cycle	Load Size	Recommended items
Normal	Large	Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers
AI Opti Wash & Dry	Large	Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers
Super Speed	Small	Synthetic fibers
Heavy Duty	Medium	Heavy fabrics like jeans, corduroys, heavy work clothes
Small Load	Small	Small loads
Tide POD Cold	Large	Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers
Delicates	Small	Undergarments
Steam Whites	Large	Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers
Steam Sanitize	Large	Bedding, curtains, children's clothing
Steam Normal	Large	Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers
Towels	Medium	Bath towels and similar items
Bedding	Medium	Blankets, sheets, comforters, pillows
Activewear	Small	Exercise wear and jerseys
Wool	Small	Machine washable and tumble dryable wool items
Colors	Large	Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers
Perm Press	Small	Wrinkle-free cotton, synthetic fibers
Eco Cold	Large	Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers
Time Dry	Large	Any load
Air Fluff	Small	All types of fabric

Large - Drum 3/4 full
Medium - Drum 1/2 full
Small - Drum not more than 1/4 full

Note

For best results using the Super Speed cycle, the recommended load weight is less than 10lb. For Small load, the weight should be less than 2lb.

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