Samsung DV448AGP Stainless Platinum Steam Gas Dryer, 7.4 Cu. Ft.
Sensor Drying Technology, Steam Wrinkle Care
The DV448AGP is another good product from Samsung that is designed for safe steam cleaning to ensure the longer life of your clothes. The unit sports five convenient ways to dry clothes of almost any kind and has 11 preset drying cycles, different dryness and temperature levels.
Interior Features
The steam clean feature ensures a safer wash for your clothes. Steam cleaning makes clothes last longer and preserves the color of the fabric. It also removes tough stains such as ketchup, grape juice, and grease without pre-treatment. This comes with the Steam Refresh feature that removes odors, not just stains. Also top that with the Steam Wrinkle Care feature that relaxes your clothes so that you will need to iron less.
Five drying levels let you customize each cycle to fit with different kinds of fabric. You can choose from dry, more dry, normal dry, less dry, and damp dry. The sensor drying feature also detects moisture levels in the laundry and intelligently adjusts the drying time accordingly. This helps you save on your utility bill and helps you get the perfect dry every time.
The stainless steel drum is more durable compared to the plastic and porcelain drums sported by other models and other brands. It also comes with a drying rack that provides for a tumble-free drying for items like sneakers and stuffed toys.
Exterior Features
The LCD display is attractive and very easy to see. The reversible see through door is also perfect for looking into the tub to see if it's done drying. Or,
you can simply look at the remaining time display to see how much time is left before the wash is done.
The unit sports a child lock feature. which is very useful if you have children at home. There's also a lint filter indicator that tells you if the lint filter needs changing.
There's an optional pedestal feature to allow you to adjust the height of the unit.
The stainless steel platinum exterior gives the dryer a modern look and feel to it.
Dimension Specifications
Depth: 31 1/4 inches Height: 39 inches Width: 27 inches Total capacity: 7.4 cu. ft.
Advantages
It is pretty quiet for its size. The speed and quality of drying is very good and you can finish a small load in a matter of minutes if you are in a hurry.
The unit comes in a very stylish and modern design, which is very nice to look at.
It is very easy to reach into the tub to put in or retrieve the items. Loading and unloading items is a breeze.
Steam cleaning ensures fabric care.
Disadvantages
The dryer has some trouble drying thicker items. You may need to load and unload a batch of towels to get them completely dry.
The unit tends to shut off by itself without fully drying the clothes.
Pros
large capacity
works quietly
easy to retrieve items
stylish design
steam cleaning a plus
gentle on fabric
Cons
trouble drying thicker items
turns off itself without fully drying clothes
Full Specifications »
STYLE
Loading Type
Front Load
Fuel Type
Gas
Color
Stainless Steel
Drum Material
Stainless Steel
Control Type
Center Soft Touch Dial, 2.5" Large LCD Display
PERFORMANCE
Capacity
7.4 Cu. Ft.
Timed Dry
Manual
Temperature Options
Extra Low, Medium Low, High
Low, Medium
Drying System
Sensor Drying Technology, Steam Wrinkle Care
CYCLES
No. of Cycles
11
Cycles
Air Fluff (Manual Dry), Delicates (Sensor Dry), Heavy Duty (Sensor Dry), Normal (Sensor Dry), Perm Press (Sensor Dry), Quick Dry (Manual Dry), Sanitize (Sensor Dry), Steam Refresh (Steam Dry), Steam Wrinkle Care (Steam Dry), Time Dry (Manual Dry), Towels (Sensor Dry), Wrinkle Prevent
MISC
1 Year, All Parts and Labor, 2 Year, Warranty on Control Board Parts
FEATURES
Special Features
Adjust Time, Adjustable Level of End of Cycle, Child Lock, Drum Light, Drying Rack, End of Cycle Signal, Lint Filter Indicator, Electric Heating Source, Remaining Time Display, Reversible Door, 3-Way Venting System
