Frigidaire 970L48022A0 Installation Guide

installation instructions instructions d_lnstallation

English / Franc;ais

P/N 137453700 (1105)

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sea rs.com

Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

WWW.sea rs.ca

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all instructions before using this washer.

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 below:

Definitions

Z_ This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or

death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will ....

WARNING

Installation Checklist

Shipping Hardware

[] Foam shipping support (under wash tub)

removed and stored

[] Shipping baits and spacers removed from rear

of appliance and stored

[] Hole plugs (shipped in bag in drum) installed in

holes in backsheet

Leveling

[] Washer is level, side-to-side and front-to-back [] Cabinet is setting solid on aii corners

Water Supply

[] Rubber washers (shipped in drum) are installed

in NEW inlet hoses (shipped in drum)

[] HOT supply is connected to HOT inlet and

COLD supply is connected to COLD inlet [] HOT and COLD water supply turned on [] No leaks present at water supply connections

or appliance inlet connections -

recheck in 24 hours

which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious

injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not

hazard-related.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 2-3

Installation Requirements ................................................... 4-5

Washer Dimensions ................................................................ 6

Unpacking Washer ............................................................. 7-8

Installation Instructions ..................................................... 9-10

Accessories ............................................................................. 11

Notes ...................................................................................... 12

Francois .................................................................................. 13

[:)rain

[] Stand pipe or wall drain height minimum 24" [] Drain hose snapped in "U" channel (shipped in

drum) [] Drain hose secured in place with cable tie

(shipped in drum)

Electrical Power

[] House power turned on [] Washer plugged in

Final Checks

[] Installation Instructions and Use and Care

Guide have been read thoroughly

[] Door Jacks and water enters drum when cycle

starts

important Safety Requirements

_:_ WARNING

The electrical service to the washer must conform with

local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSIiNFPA 70, or in Canada,

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

FiRE HAZARD

z% RNING ................................................................................................................................................................

............ SUFFOcATIoN HAZARD ....

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer

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 cMidren.

iMPORTANT

The instructions in this manual and ail other literature included with this washer 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.

Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved when all the Safety and Operating Instructions are understood and practiced as a routine with your laundering tasks.

EXCESSI?EwEIBH?HAZARD

To avoid back or other injury , have more than one person

move or lift the washer.

Z%RNING

Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal. Do not stack washer on top of dryer. Do not stack washer on top of another washer.

Pre-lnstallation

Tools and materials needed for installation:

Save these instructions

for future reference.

Requirements

Universal wrench

supplied with

washer

OR OR OR

Adjustable 3/8" or 10 mm Ratchet and

wrench box wrench socket set

AND

Adjustable

pliers

AND

Carpenter's level

Installation Requirements

Electrical system requirements

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, !20 volt single

phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities,

the use of this washer 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.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded 3-prong

receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the washer is in an installed position.

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Do not, under any circumstances,

cut, remove, or bypassthe

grounding prong.

Since your washer is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper wired receptacle that is

properly installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Codes,

ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). If in doubt, caii a licensed electrician. DO NOT cut off or alter

the grounding prong on the power supply cord. In situations where a two-slot receptacle is present_ it is the owner's responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly grounded three

prong grounding type receptacle.

Water supply requirements

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42 inches (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The faucets

MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) and have threading for laundry hose connection. Water pressure MUST be between 30 and 120 psi. Pressure difference between hot and cold cannot be more than 10 psi. Your water department can advise you of your water pressure.

Drain system requirements

1 Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per

Powercord with

3-prong grounded plug

......NoTE ........

GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter)receptacle is not required.

minute.

2 A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm)

minimum.

3 The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Minimum height: 24 in. (61 cm) Maximum height: 96 in. (244 cm)

Ground requirements

96"

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check

with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to

....whether the appliance is proper!y grounded. ...................................................................................

The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least

resistance for electrical current.

Drain hose attached to the washer can reach a 74 in. (188 cm) high standpipe. For higher standpipe, use hose P/N 137098000, available from Sears Parts & Repair.

Call ]-800-4-MY-HOME t.....................................................................................................................................................................................................

(244cm)

max.

(61 cm)

rain.

Clearance requirements

Installation Requirements

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:

| Inan area exposed to drippingwater or outside

weather conditions. The ambient temperature

should never be below 60 F (15.6 C) to maximize

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detergent effectiveness.

2 Inan area (garage or garage-type building)

where gasoline or other flammables (including

automobiles)arekeptorstored.

3 On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum

slope of ] inch (2.5 cm). To minimize vibration

or movemen h reinforcement of the floor may be

necessary.

Installation in a Recess or Closet

If washer and dryer are installed in the same closet_ door ventilation is required: A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 cm 2) of opening_ equally divided at the top and bottom of the door_ is required. Louvered openings should be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door. Air openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed. A Iouvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES- Inches (cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT

Alcove O" (0 cm) O" (0 cm) _ O" (0 cm) n/a Under-

Counter

0" (0 cm) 0" (0 crn) _" 0" (0 cm) n/a

Closet 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 crn) _" 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)

II II

0" ------I_0 I_-----

(0cm) :0

(0cm)

0" t

"i ......

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closet door

---1-- 60 sq. in.

(387.1cm 2)

______

---_--

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm 2)

Washer Dimensions

49.5" (126 cm)

27.8" (70.5 cm)

to front of closed door

to clear open door I__

freestanc

washer on floor

floor line

optional pedestal

washer mounted on 'l

floor line _-

50.8" (t29 cm) _.

to clear open door ..q 29.75" (75.5 cm)

to front of closed door

2ZO"

(68.5 cm)

36.0"

water supply connection on

rear of unit I

27.0" ---_

(68.5 cm)

drain hose on rear of unlt 3

(91.5 era)

5t.25"

(130 cm)

m l m

71.5"

(182 cm)

water supply connection on

rear of unitI

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m m l m

gas supply

pipe on rear

of gas unit

37"

(94 cm)

electrical supply on

rear of unlt 4

centerllne

height for

drain hose on

rear of unlt 3

39"

(99 cm)

m J

floor lira

1Hot and cold inlet hose length on washer approximately 43 inches (109 cm). 2Power supply cord length on washer approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm). 3Draln hose length on washer approximately 52 inches (132 cm). 4power supply cord length on gas dryer approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm).

Removing foam packaging

Unpacking Washer

i WARNING

, ............................................................................SUFFOC_ION¸¸¸NAZARD........................................................................................

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer 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.

| Temporarily remove door tape.

2 Open washer door and remove everything from the

drum.

3 Close door and reappiy door tape.

4 Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to protect

the floor, carefully lay the washer on its back.

CAUTION

Exc ZARD

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person

move or lift the washer.

Remove styrofoam base and shipping plug and set them aside.

Carefully return the washer to an upright position.

Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (1 m) of its final location.

Save styrofoam base and shipping plug for use to help

preven was he d amag dur!n an f u moves: .....................................................

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