Frigidaire AEQB6000ES1, AEQ6000E, AEQ6000ES - AffinityTM 5.8 cu. Ft. Dryer Installation Instructions Manual

Pre-Installation Requirements.................................................................2

Electrical Requirements...........................................................................2

Installation
Instructions

Gas & Electric Dryer

Instrucciones
para la
Inst alación

Secadora a gas y

eléctrica

Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure the dryer is installed correctly
and safely. Leave these instructions near the Dryer after installation for future reference.

NOTE: 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.
NOTE: 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
NOTE: 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 or beauty salons, etc.

Exhaust System Requirements....................................................2-3

Gas Supply Requirements........................................................................3

Location of Your Dryer.............................................................................3

Rough-In Dimensions...............................................................................4

Mobile Home Installation.........................................................................5

Unpacking ..........................................................................................5

Reversing Door Swing.............................................................................6

Electrical Installation........................................................................7

Grounding Requirements................................................................7

Electrical Connections—3-wire...............................................................7

Electrical Connections—4-wire..............................................................8

Gas Connection......................................................................................8

General Installation.................................................................................8

Replacement Parts..................................................................................8

Espanõl..................................................................9-15

Requerimientos de instalación preliminares.............................................9

Requerimientos eléctricos........................................................................9

Requerimientos del sistema de escape.............................................9-10

Requerimientos del suministro de gas.....................................................10

Ubicación de su secadora.......................................................................10

Dimensiones para la instalación..........................................................11

Instalación en casas móviles.............................................................12

Desembalaje..............................................................................12

Puerta reversible........................................................................13

Instalación eléctrica.......................................................................14

Requerimientos para la puesta a tierra..........................................14

Conexiónes eléctricas - trifilares................................................14

Conexiónes eléctricas - tetrafilares...............................................15

Conexión del gas...........................................................................15

General Instalación............................................................................15

Piezas de recambio.......................................................................15

Antes de comenzar la instalación, lea cuidadosamente estas instrucciones. Esto simplificará la instalación y asegurará que la secadora se
instale correctamente y de manera segura. Después de completar la instalación, coloque estas instrucciones cerca de la secadora para
referencia futura.

NOTA: La alimentación eléctrica para la secadora deberá cumplir con los códigos y reglamentos locales y con la última edición del Código Eléctrico Nacional,

ANSI/NFPA 70.
NOTA: La alimentación de gas para la secadora deberá cumplir con los códigos y reglamentos locales y con la última edición del Código Nacional para Gases

Combustibles, ANSI Z223.1.
NOTA: La secadora está clasificada para USO DOMESTICO solamente, de acuerdo con la norma ANSI Z 21.5.1 o ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 (las últimas

ediciónes). Esta secadora no se recomienda para uso commercial tal como en restaurantes, salones de belleza, etc.

personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- 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 fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

para evitar daños materiales, lesiones personales o la muerte.

- No almacene ni utilice gasolina u otros vapores y líquidos inflamables en la proximidad de éste o de cualquier otro artefacto eléctrico.

- QUE DEBE HACER SI PERCIBE OLOR A GAS

· No trate de encender ningún artefacto eléctrico.

· No toque ningún interruptor eléctrico; no use ningún teléfono en su edificio.

· Haga salir a todos los ocupantes de la habitación, del edificio y del lugar.

· Llame a su proveedor de gas desde el teléfono de un vecino. Siga las instrucciones del proveedor de gas.

· Si no logra comunicarse con su proveedor de gas, llame al departamento de bomberos.

La instalación y el servicio de mantenimiento debe de realizarlos un instalador calificado, la agencia de servicios o el proveedor de gas.

Printed in U.S.A.

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,

Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones contenidas en este manual a fin de reducir a un mínimo los riesgos de incendio o explosión o

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PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Materials Required for Installation:

1. Phillips head screwdriver.

2. Channel-lock adjustable pliers.

3. Carpenter's level.

4. Flat or straight blade screwdriver.

5. Duct tape.

6. Rigid or flexible metal 4 inch (10.2 cm) duct.

7. Vent hood.

8. Pipe thread sealer (Gas).

9. Plastic knife.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRIC Dryer

CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. minimum

time delay fuses or circuit breaker.

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

POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT - 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 OR 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.
If being installed in a new branch circuit installation, manufactured
(mobile) home, recreational vehicle or area which prohibits grounding
through the neutral conductor, 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. See ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS for additional
instructions.

CANADA - A 4 wire power cord is installed on dryer.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R (3-wire) receptacle or NEMA 14-

30R (4-wire) receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is
accessible when the dryer is in the installed position.

NEMA 10-30R NEMA 14-30R

GAS Dryer

CIRCUIT - Individual 15 amp. branch circuit fused with a 15 amp.

maximum time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

POWER SUPPLY - 3 wire, 120 volt single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating
Current.

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

Use separately fused circuits for washers and dryers, and DO NOT
operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.

NOTE: Do not under any
circumstances remove
grounding prong from

.

plug

GROUNDING PRONG

Use only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid or flexible 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.

and safe operation of your dryer. Failure to follow these
instructions can create excessive drying times and fire hazards.

Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust system and create a fire hazard
and restrict air flow. Restricted air flow will increase dryer times. If your
present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it
with a rigid or flexible metal duct. Ensure the present duct is free of

any lint prior to installing dryer duct.

lint will be expelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in
any area of the home can create a health and fire hazard. The dryer
exhaust system MUST be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling!

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 fire hazard.

elbows allowed in the "MAXIMUM LENGTH" charts can cause an
accumulation of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system could
create a fire hazard, as well as increase drying times.

nor use any screws or rivets to assemble the exhaust system. Lint
can become caught in the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging the
duct work and creating a fire 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 fittings MUST be installed
downstream with the flow of air.

gasoline or other flammables 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 floor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire or burns.

The following are specific requirements for proper

Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the dryer.

If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine

Do not allow combustible materials (for example:

Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of

Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system,

Explosion hazard. Do not install the dryer where

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4” (10.2 cm) Dia. Rigid Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

Number

of

90°

Turns

0 60 ft. (18.28 m) 48 ft.(14.63 m)
1 52 ft. (15.84 m) 40 ft.(12.19 m)
2 44 ft. (13.41 m) 32 ft. (9.75 m)
3 32 ft. (9.75 m) 24 ft. (7.31 m)
4 28 ft. (8.53 m) 16 ft. (4.87 m)

(Preferred)

4”

(10.2 cm)

Louvered

2½"

(6.35 cm)

MAXIMUM LENGTH

Number

of

90°

Turns

0 30 ft. (9.14 m) 18 ft. (5.49 m)
1 22 ft. (6.71 m) 14 ft. (4.27 m)
2 14 ft. (4.27 m) 10 ft. (3.05 m)
3 NOT RECOMMENDED

of 4” (10.2 cm) Dia. Flexible Metal Duct

(10.2 cm)

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

Louvered

4”

(6.35 cm)

2½"

2

CORRECT INCORRECT

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).

INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN CORRECT DIRECTION

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 fluff (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 0.75 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 vertical through a roof may expose the exhaust system

to down drafts causing an increase in vent restriction.

• Running the exhaust system through an uninsulatedarea 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.

EXHAUST DUCT LOCATING DIMENSIONS

LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER:

1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions.

2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes, or
anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.54
cm).

INSTALLATION IN 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. A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square cm) of opening,
equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Air
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.

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT

Alcove 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm)
Closet 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 1 (2.54 cm)
Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered openings each 60 square
inches (387 square centimeters) — 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and
top of door.

This dryer MUST be exhausted outdoors.

5. The following illustrations show minimum clearance dimensions for
proper operation in a recess or closet installation.

0" (0 cm)

0" (0 cm)1" (2.54 cm)

0" (0 cm)

SAME AS OTHER SIDESAME AS OTHER SIDE

SAME AS OTHER SIDE

SAME AS OTHER SIDESAME AS OTHER SIDE

5 7/8"5 7/8"

5 7/8"

5 7/8"5 7/8"

4 3/8"4 3/8"

4 3/8"

4 3/8"4 3/8"

3 3/4"3 3/4"

3 3/4"

3 3/4"3 3/4"

(9.5 cm)(9.5 cm)

(9.5 cm)

(9.5 cm)(9.5 cm)

3 3/4"3 3/4"

3 3/4"

3 3/4"3 3/4"

13 1/2"13 1/2"

13 1/2"

13 1/2"13 1/2"

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

plastic-coated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass MUST be
used.

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 of 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) pipe.

3. If codes allow, flexible 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.

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).

Replace copper connecting pipe that is not

60 sq. inches
(387.1 sq. cm)

60 sq. inches
(387.1 sq. cm)

CLOSET DOOR

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Free-Standing & Under Counter

23¾”

(60.33)

inches (cm)

2

5/8"

(6.67)

24”

(60.96)

22

¾”

(57.79)

24 ”

3/8

(61.91)

27”

(68.58)

5.875"(14.93)
To base
exhaust

4.375"(11.12)
T o side
exhausts

15/8"
(4.13)

5.0"(12.7)
Center line
height for rear,
right, left vent

5¼”

(13.97)

29¾”

(75.57)

(12.70)

(34.29)

To rear
and base
exhausts

5”

Stacked Dryer Installation Dimensions

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To front of cabinet

28.25"(71.76)
To clear kobs

28.75"(73.03)
To clear door

29.5"(74.93)
To clear open door

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(172.88)

Gas
supply
pipe on
rear of
unit

2.375"
(6.03)

38.25"

(97.16)

Electrical supply
on rear of unit

13½”

Gas supply
pipe on rear
of unit

27”

(68.58)

27"
(68.58)

13.5"

(34.29)

2”

3/8

(6.03)

34”

(86.36)

2.25”

(5.72)

Electrical
supply on
rear of
unit

35”

(88.90)

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

UNPUNP

UNP

UNPUNP

ACKINGACKING

ACKING

ACKINGACKING

1. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath

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.

2. If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area beneath

the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system MUST
terminate outside the enclosure with the termination
securely fastened to the mobile home structure.

3. When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home, a
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.

4. This dryer MUST be fastened to the floor. Mobile Home
Installation Kit No. 346764 is available from your dealer.

5. Refer to pages 2 and 3 for other important venting
requirements.

6. Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured Home
Construction & Safety Standard (which is a Federal
Regulation Title 24 CFR-Part 32-80) or when such
standard is not applicable, with American National
Standard for Mobile Homes.

1. Using a rug, blanket or a piece of cardboard packing to
protect the floor, carefully lay the dryer on its left side and
remove the foam shipping base.

2. Return the dryer to an upright position.

FOAM
SHIPPING

PAD

PACKING

The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or

ANSI/UL2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 (latest editions) for HOME
USE only.

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