Frigidaire 137153400A User Manual

Installation Instructions

Gas & Electric Dryer

Instrucciones de Instalación

Secadora a Gas y Eléctrica

Printed in U.S.A.

P/N 137153400A (0903)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................2

Pre-installation Requirements ................................................2

Installation Requirements .................................................. 3-7

Installed Dimensions .............................................................8

Installation Instructions ................................................... 9-11

Reversing door ....................................................................12

Accessories/Replacement parts ............................................12

Español ...............................................................................13

Important Safety Instructions

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of ﬁ re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described:

- RISK OF FIRE - Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with • rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.

Clothes dryer installation and service must be performed by a qualiﬁ ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.• The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National •

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1. The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas •

Code ANSI Z223.1, or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000. The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME USE •

only. This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc. Do not install a clothes dryer with ﬂ exible plastic venting material. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be eas-•

ily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airﬂ ow and increase the risk of ﬁ re. The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover every possible •

condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage.

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.•

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the ﬁ re department.•

Save these instructions for future reference.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Tools and materials needed for installation:

Adjustable pliers• Phillips, straight, & square bit screw-• drivers Adjustable wrench• Pipe wrench for gas supply (gas dryer)• LP-resistant thread tape (for natural • gas or LP supply, gas dryer)

Carpenter’s level• External vent hood• 4-inch (10.2 cm), rigid metal or semi-• rigid metal exhaust duct work 3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit • (electric dryer) 4 in. (10.2 cm) clamp•

Gas line shutoff valve (gas dryer)• ½ NPT union ﬂ are adapters (x2) and • ﬂ exible gas supply line (gas dryer) Metal foil tape (not duct tape)•

Electrical System Requirements

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Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility company is not recommended.

Electrical requirements for electric dryer

CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. Use separately fused

circuits for washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.

POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was manufactured for sale in Canada. Grounding through the neutral link is prohibited for: (1) new branch circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or NEMA 14-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the

dryer is in the installed position.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding requirements” in Electrical Installation section.

3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

3-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 10-30R)

The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For 3-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.

Electrical requirements for gas dryer

CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15 amp. branch

circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

POWER SUPPLY - 2-wire, with ground, 120 volt, single phase, 60 Hz,

Alternating Current.

POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is equipped with a 120 volt 3-wire power

cord.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding requirements” in Electrical

Installation section.

4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

4-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 14-30R)

The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For 4-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.

Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-

installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).

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Gas supply requirements

- EXPLOSION HAZARD - Uncoated copper

tubing will corrode when subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks. Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plastic-coated brass piping for gas supply.

1. Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in the

absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).

2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) pipe.

3. If codes allow, ﬂ exible metal tubing may be used to

connect your dryer to the gas supply line. The tubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plastic-coated brass.

4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual shutoff valve.

Exhaust system requirements

Use only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid or ﬂ exible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction.

5. A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.

6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

8. Connections for the gas supply must comply with the Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24.

- FIRE HAZARD - Failure to follow these in-

structions can create excessive drying times and ﬁ re hazards.

The following are speciﬁ c requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer.

- FIRE HAZARD - Do not install a clothes

dryer with ﬂ exible plastic or metal foil venting materials. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airﬂ ow and increase the risk of ﬁ re.

If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct. Also, ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.

Correct Incorrect

Exhaust system requirements, continued

- FIRE HAZARD - A clothes dryer must be

exhausted outdoors. Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space or any concealed space of a building. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some ﬁ ne lint will be expelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create a health and ﬁ re hazard.

The dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the surrounding area.

- FIRE HAZARD -

Do not allow combustible materials (for example: clothing, • draperies/curtains, paper) to come in contact with exhaust system. The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or any concealed space of a building which can accumulate lint, resulting in a ﬁ re hazard.

Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system, or use • any screws, rivets or other fasteners that extend into the duct to assemble the exhaust system. Lint can become caught in the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging the duct work and creating a ﬁ re hazard as well as increasing drying times. Use an approved vent hood to terminate the duct outdoors, and seal all joints with duct tape. All male duct pipe ﬁ ttings MUST be installed downstream with the ﬂ ow of air.

- FIRE HAZARD - Exceeding the length of

duct pipe or number of elbows allowed in the “MAXIMUM LENGTH” charts can cause an accumulation of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system could create a ﬁ re hazard, as well as increase drying times.

MAXIMUM LENGTH

Number of 90° turns

0 60 ft. (18.3 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m)

1 52 ft. (15.9 m) 40 ft. (12.2 m)

2 44 ft. (13.5 m) 32 ft. (9.8 m)

3 32 ft. (9.8 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m)

4 28 ft. (9.5 m) 16 ft. (4.9 m)

of 4” (10.2cm) Rigid Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

4”

(10.2cm) louvered

2.5”

(6.35cm)

- FIRE HAZARD -

Do not install ﬂ exible plastic or ﬂ exible foil venting mate-• rial.

If installing semi-rigid venting, do not exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m) • duct length.

Install male ﬁ ttings in correct direction:

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Exhaust system requirements, continued

In installations where the exhaust system is not described in the charts, the following method must be used to determine if the exhaust system is acceptable:

1. Connect an inclined or digital manometer between the dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the dryer.

2. Set the dryer timer and temperature to air ﬂ uff (cool down) and start the dryer.

3. Read the measurement on the manometer.

4. The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher than

0.75 inches of water column. If the system back pressure is less than 0.75 inches of water column, the system is acceptable. If the manometer reading is higher than .075 inches of water column, the system is too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable.

Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable, certain extenuating circumstances could affect the performance of the dryer:

Only the rigid metal duct work should be used.• Venting vertically through a roof may expose the exhaust •

system to down drafts causing an increase in vent restriction.

Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area • may cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint.

Compression or crimping of the exhaust system will cause • an increase in vent restriction.

The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a • minimum of every 18 months with normal usage. The more the dryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation.

Exhaust direction

All dryers shipped from the factory are set up for rear exhausting. However, on electric dryers, exhausting can be to the right or left side of the cabinet or the bottom of the dryer. On gas dryers, exhausting can be to the right side of the cabinet or the bottom of the dryer. Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing Exhaust Kit, P/N 131456800, available through your parts distributor. Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.

13 1/2” (34 cm)

4 3/8”

(11 cm)

4 3/8”

(11 cm)

3 3/4”

(9.5 cm)

3 3/4”

(9.5 cm)

5 7/8”

(15 cm)

13 1/2” (34 cm)

3 3/4”

(9.5 cm)

Manufactured or mobile home installation

Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured 1. Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSAZ240 MH. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath 2. the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 inches (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred. If dryer is exhausted through the ﬂ oor and area beneath 3. the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system MUST

terminate outside the enclosure with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure. Refer to previous sections in this guide for other important 4. exhaust venting system requirements. When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home, a 5. provision must be made for outside make up air. This provision is to be not less than twice the area of the dryer exhaust outlet. Installer MUST anchor this (1) dryer or (2) dryer mounted 6. on pedestal to the ﬂ oor with approved Mobile Home Installation Kit - P/N 137067200.

Clearance requirements

- EXPLOSION HAZARD - Do not install the

dryer where gasoline or other ﬂ ammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the ﬂ oor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, ﬁ re or burns.

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER:

In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather 1. conditions. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, 2. drapes, or anything that will obstruct the ﬂ ow of combustion and ventilation air. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 3. 1 inch (2.54 cm).

INSTALLATION IN A RECESS OR CLOSET

1. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors.

2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as the gas dryer.

3. Your dryer needs the space around it for proper ventilation.

DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door.

4. Closet door ventilation required: A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 cm²) of opening, equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed. A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.

3”

(7.6cm)

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

FRONT CONSOLE

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) n/a Under-

Counter*

0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.5 cm)

Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.5 cm)

*For under-counter installation, top panel must be removed and kit number 131629100 must be installed. Kit is available from an authorized parts distributor.

0”

(0 cm)

0”

(0 cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

0”

(0 cm)

0”

(0 cm)

REAR CONSOLE

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 16” (40.5 cm) n/a Under-

Counter

n/a n/a n/a n/a

Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 16” (40.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm)

3”

(7.6cm)

closet door

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

0”

(0 cm)

0”

(0 cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

0”

(0 cm)

16”

(40.5 cm)

Front Console Dimensions Rear Console Dimensions

electrical supply on rear of unit,

power cord length on gas unit

approximately 59” (150 cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

to center of

rear vent

13 1/2”

(34.4 cm)

2 9/16”

(6.5 cm)

gas supply pipe on

rear of gas unit

47 1/2” (120.7 cm)

to clear open door

under-counter

installation height

34 5/8”

(87.9 cm)

center line

height for

rear vent

3 3/4”

(9.5 cm)

36”

(91.5 cm)

electrical supply on rear of unit,

power cord length on gas unit

approximately 59” (150 cm)

to center of

rear vent 13 1/2”

(34.4 cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

2 9/16”

(6.5 cm)

47 1/2” (120.7 cm)

to clear open door

43 5/8”

(111 cm)

36”

(91.5 cm)

center line

height for

rear vent

3 3/4”

(9.5 cm)

gas supply pipe on

rear of gas unit

4 3/8”

(11 cm)

optional vent

knockout

27” (68.6 cm)

3 3/4”

(9.5 cm)

Electrical installation

The following are speciﬁ c requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a ﬁ re hazard.

- ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD -

This appliance MUST be properly grounded. Electrical • shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding.

Do not use an extension cord with this dryer. Some ex-• tension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt, creating electrical shock and/or ﬁ re hazard. Locate the dryer within reach of the receptacle for the length power cord to be purchased, allowing some slack in the cord. Refer to the pre-installation requirements in this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased.

4 3/8”

(11 cm)

optional vent

knockout

27” (68.6 cm)

3 3/4”

(9.5 cm)

- ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD -

A U.L.-approved strain relief must be installed onto pow-• er cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock.

Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with a copper • wired power cord and plug (or vice versa). A chemical reaction occurs between copper and aluminum and can cause electrical shorts. The proper wiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cord with a copper wired receptacle.

Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than dryers operating on 240 volt power supply.

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