How to Reset a Samsung Dryer: All Methods Explained

Resetting your Samsung dryer can clear temporary glitches and error codes. However, understanding when and how to reset properly is crucial—resetting at the wrong time can make diagnosis harder.

Important: When to Reset

Samsung’s official guidance: “Resetting your dryer will clear out all the error codes in memory… Reset AFTER performing all troubleshooting first.”

Why this matters: If you reset before diagnosing the problem, you lose the error history. If a technician needs to diagnose the issue later, they won’t have access to the original error codes.

Reset AFTER:

• You’ve identified and fixed the underlying problem
• Basic troubleshooting hasn’t revealed an issue
• Power surge or outage caused the error

Don’t reset if:

• Error code keeps returning after previous resets
• You smell burning or gas
• You need professional diagnosis

Standard Reset (Official Samsung Method)

This is Samsung’s recommended reset procedure:

1. Disconnect power

   • Unplug dryer from wall outlet, OR
   • Turn off the circuit breaker

2. Wait 1-5 minutes

   • Allows electrical charge to dissipate
   • Control board fully powers down

3. Restore power

   • Plug back in, OR
   • Turn circuit breaker back on

4. Power on dryer

   • Press Power button
   • Check if error has cleared

Hard Reset

Use a hard reset after power surges or when the standard reset doesn’t clear the issue:

1. Disconnect power (same as standard)

2. Wait 5-10 minutes

   • Longer wait ensures complete power dissipation
   • All capacitors fully discharge

3. Restore power and test

Electric vs. Gas Dryer Reset Differences

Electric Dryers (DVE Series)

Electric dryers use 240V split-phase power, meaning they have TWO circuit breakers (or one double-pole breaker).

Critical step: Both legs must be reset:

1. Turn OFF both breakers (or the double-pole breaker)
2. Wait 1-5 minutes
3. Turn ON both breakers

Symptom of half-reset: Dryer powers on but won’t heat, or displays 9C1 voltage error.

Gas Dryers (DVG Series)

Gas dryers use 120V power plus a gas connection.

After reset:

1. Turn off/on single 120V breaker
2. Verify gas shutoff valve is OPEN:
   • Handle PARALLEL to pipe = GAS ON
   • Handle PERPENDICULAR to pipe = GAS OFF

Entering Vent Test Mode

The Vent Blockage Test has its own entry procedure (not technically a “reset”):

1. Ensure drum is empty and dryer is cool
2. Close door and power on
3. Press and hold Adjust Time Up + Dry Level simultaneously
4. “InS” appears when entering test mode
5. Press Start
6. Test runs ~2 minutes and displays result

Results: End/0 = pass, Clg = clogged, C80 = 80% blocked, C90 = 90%+ blocked

Complete vent test guide →

Network/Wi-Fi Reset (Smart Models)

For Samsung smart dryers connected to SmartThings:

Reset Network Connection

1. Open SmartThings app
2. Go to Devices → Your Dryer
3. Tap Settings (gear icon)
4. Select “Remove Device”
5. On dryer: Press and hold Smart Control or Wi-Fi button for 3-10 seconds
6. Re-add device through SmartThings app

Factory Network Reset

1. Press and hold AP button (if present) for 10 seconds
2. Or: Use SmartThings app to factory reset network settings
3. Re-pair with your Wi-Fi network

Note: Network reset does NOT clear appliance error codes—only Wi-Fi settings.

What If Reset Doesn’t Work?

If the error returns after reset:

1. Document the error code before it clears

2. Don’t reset again—repeated resets mask the problem

3. Troubleshoot the specific error:

   • HE/HC overheating errors
   • Door errors (dE, dC, dF)
   • Temperature errors (tE, tS)
   • Voltage errors (9C1)

4. Request service if error persists after troubleshooting

Common Reset Mistakes

Mistake	Problem	Solution
Resetting before troubleshooting	Loses diagnostic info	Troubleshoot first, reset after
Not waiting long enough	Charge doesn’t fully clear	Wait full 5 minutes
Only resetting one breaker	Electric dryer half-powered	Reset BOTH 240V breakers
Forgetting gas valve	Gas dryer won’t heat	Check valve is open (parallel)
Repeated resets	Masks underlying issue	Fix root cause, then reset once

Model Coverage

Reset procedures apply to all Samsung dryers:

• Electric (DVE series): DVE45T6000, DVE50A8500, DVE45A6400
• Gas (DVG series): DVG45T6000, DVG50A8500
• Bespoke AI: DVE53BB8700, Bespoke AI Laundry Combo
• Smart Dial: All models with Smart Dial feature

Sources

• Samsung Dryer Reset Instructions
• Samsung Dryer Error Codes

Related Guides

• Samsung Dryer Error Codes: Complete Guide
• Samsung Dryer HE/HC Overheating Error
• Samsung Dryer Vent Blockage Test