Unusual smell
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From the service manual for Samsung DVE52M8650 Series Dryers
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Vent clog detection in Data Display Mode
Data Display Mode 7 shows temperature data specifically for detecting if the vent is clogged. This can help diagnose borderline vent restriction before it triggers a full error code. Enter Data Display Mode by pressing Dry Level, Time, Temp, Time within 2 seconds, then select mode 7 with the cycle selector.
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