Question:

How do I interpret Samsung dryer model numbers?

Answer:

Start by identifying the product type - all Samsung dryers start with "DV" which stands for Dryer.

Next, look at the capacity number. This corresponds to the matching washer capacity and does not represent the actual dryer capacity. Higher numbers indicate larger capacities.

After the capacity, you'll see a letter indicating the model year. Each letter corresponds to a specific year; F=2013, H=2014, J=2015, K=2016, M=2017, N=2018.

Following the model year letter is a set of digits representing the model itself. Higher numbers indicate more premium features and performance.

Finally, the last letter indicates the color of the dryer. Different colors have different codes: W=white, P=platinum, V=Black Stainless, Z=Blue Sapphire.

Note: For electric models, the letter 'E' appears after the capacity number. For gas models, the letter 'G' follows the capacity number.

Terms:

DV: Dryer

Capacity Number: Corresponds to matching washer capacity (not dryer capacity)

Model Year Letter: F=2013, H=2014, J=2015, K=2016, M=2017, N=2018

Model Digits: Higher numbers indicate more premium features

Color Code Letter: W=white, P=platinum, V=Black Stainless, Z=Blue Sapphire

Electric Models: E appears after capacity number

Gas Models: G appears after capacity number