What accessories does a new washer/dryer come with?
I recently purchased the washer/dryers and delivery scheduled soon. I just moved to a new place and have no connections, hoses, cables, etc. What all is included and/or what accessories do i need to purchase prior to deliver so it can be installed and hooked up properly? I received conflicting answers upon purchasing as to what all is included. The similar question regarding this didnt help much either. Thanks!
The WF365BTBGWR comes with the hot and cold water supply hoses and requires supplied water pressure of 20-116 psi. The power cord is factory-installed and requires a standard 3-prong 120V/60 Hz/15-amp electrical connection; the drain hose is also factory-installed.
Samsung electric dryers, including the DV365ETBGWR, require a 220V connection with a 30-amp fuse or circuit breaker. Electric dryers do not come with the cord because the type of cord needed can vary based on a home's wiring as well as local building codes. I would suggest consulting with a locally licensed electrician to determine whether your home will require a 3 or 4-prong cord, or if hard-wiring the dryer to an appropriate electrical connection will better suit your needs.
Gas dryers, including the DV365GTBGWR, come with the standard 3-prong cord factory-installed, and require a 120V/60 Hz/15-amp electrical connection. The dryers come ready to connect to a natural gas line, or you can purchase the LPKIT-3 liquid propane accessory conversion kit if you plan to use propane to heat the dryer. In either case, you'll need to purchase a gas line connection kit, and should have a qualified technician install the gas dryer for you.
The DV365 (both electric and gas versions) comes with the parts needed to connect to water for the steam feature (hose and "Y" connector).
Following are some of the other parts you'll need to install the units:
- Vent duct (see attached chart for length and type)
- Side/bottom vent conversion kit if you wish to convert the dryer from rear-venting to side or bottom venting. Gas dryers can be vented out the rear, left or bottom; electric dryers can vent out the rear, left, right or bottom. The conversion kit is optional; the part number is DV-1A.
- Pedestals are optional accessories if you wish to install the washer and dryer side by side and have them raised up to a more comfortable height. The pedestals also have drawers for storing detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
- Alternatively, if you wish to stack the dryer on top of the washer to save floor space, you'll need the optional SK-5A stacking kit accessory.
I hope this information helps to clarify what you'll need to install your new washer and dryer. While it is very important to have the dryer professionally installed given the technical aspect of either gas or electrical connections, it would also be wise to have the washer installed by a professional familiar with the procedure for leveling to ensure the effectiveness of Samsung's Vibration Reduction Technology, which helps keep the washer quiet as it spins at its top speeds.
The washers and dryers come with hard copies of the user manuals and installation guides. If you'd like to review some of this information prior to delivery, most of the manuals can be downloaded as pdf files from Samsung's website.
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