Samsung DVE45R6100W lint is left on clothes
Cause 1 of 3The lint filter is not cleaned often enough. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 56
First checkClean the lint filter before every load. For clothes that naturally build up lint, clean the filter during the cycle.
Causes and checks
The lint filter is not cleaned often enough. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 56
- Clean the lint filter before every load. For clothes that naturally build up lint, clean the filter during the cycle. See Clean the lint filter.
Lint producers are mixed with lint trappers. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 56
- Dry lint producers, such as a fuzzy white cotton towel, separately from lint trappers, such as black linen pants.
The load is too large, or lint is in pockets or the drum. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 56
- Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
- Check pockets thoroughly before drying.
- Remove lint inside the drum before drying a load.
All 3 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 run4 causes in the manual. First: the door is not latched shut.
- 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.
- 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.
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