Samsung DVE45R6100W the dryer does not run
Cause 1 of 4The door is not latched shut. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
First checkMake sure the door is latched shut.
Causes and checks
The door is not latched shut. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Make sure the door is latched shut.
The dryer has no power. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Make sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
- Check your home's circuit breakers or fuses.
The door was opened during a cycle. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Press or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start) again.
The lint filter is clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Clean the lint filter. See Clean the lint filter.
All 4 causes checked. Contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Limited warranty (U.S.A.): contact details, p. 63
Other DVE45R6100W problems
- The dryer does not heat5 causes in the manual. First: the household circuit has a fault.
- The dryer does not dry the load6 causes in the manual. First: the checks for a dryer that does not heat apply.
- The dryer is noisy3 causes in the manual. First: objects are in the load.
- The dryer dries unevenly2 causes in the manual. First: seams, pockets and heavy areas dry last.
- The dryer has odors2 causes in the manual. First: household odors from paint, varnish or strong cleaners enter with the room air.
- Lint is left on clothes3 causes in the manual. First: the lint filter is not cleaned often enough.
- Items are still wrinkled after Wrinkle Prevent2 causes in the manual. First: the load is too large or mixed.
- Water drips from the nozzle when a Steam cycle startsSteam condensation.
- Sprayed water is not visible during a Steam cycleThe door is closed.
- Drying takes longer than expectedSensor Dry sets the time by load moisture.
Sources
- User manual, Dryer DVE(G)45R6300* / DVE(G)45R6100*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-03381T-16, revision 16, 68 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.