Frigidaire BKQE7071MT0, CAQE7011LW0 Installation Guide

TABLE OF

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

Installation Requirements ................................. 4_10

Installed Dryer Dimensions .................................. !1

Installation Instructions .................................. 12-17

CONTENTS

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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 loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

A WARNING - RISK OF FIRE

Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:

o 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 qualified 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 Na- tional 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 HONE USE only. This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc.

Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting material. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

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.

The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover every pos- sible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing,

operating and maintaining any 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.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Tools and materials needed for installation:

Adjustable pliers Phillips, straight, & square bit

screwd rivers Adjustable wrench

Pipe wrench for gas supply (gas dryer) LP-resistant thread tape (for natu- ral gas or LP supply, gas dryer)

Carpenter's level

External vent hood

4-inch (102 mm), 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) 1/2NPT union flare adapters (x2) and flexible gas supply line (gas dryer) Metal foil tape (not duct tape)

Pleasereadallinstructionsbeforeusingthisdryer.

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

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 result in death or serious injury,

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

Exhaust Venting

[] Free-flowing, clear of lint buildup [] 4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid ducting of

minimal length and turns

[] NO foil or plastic venting material [] Approved vent hood exhausted to outdoors

Leveling

[] Dryer is level, side=to-side and front-to-back [] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Gas Supply (Gas Dryer)

[] Manual shutoff valve present in supply [] All connections sealed with approved sealer

and wrench tight

[] Conversion kit for LP system [] Gas supply turned on

[] No leaks present at all connections -

check with soapy water, NEVERcheck with flame

240v Electric Supply (Electric Dryer)

[] Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R service

cord with all screws tight on terminal block

[] Approved strain relief installed [] Terminal access cover installed before initial

operation

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,

Door Reversal

[] Follow detailed instructions in this guide

[] Test hinge and latch for function

Electrical Power

[] House power turned on [] Dryer plugged in

Final Checks

[] Installation Instructions and Use and

Care Guide read thoroughly

[] Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle

starts

[] Registration card sent in

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. Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through

the neutral conductor is prohibited. 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

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 SUPPLYCORD KIT (not supplied)

3-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 10=30R)

The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power supply cord NENA 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

ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.

4-WIRE POWER SUPPLYCORD 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. For4-wire cord connection instructions see

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.

Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-

installed, 4:w! re power Supply €ord (NEMA 14:30R): ..................................

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 SUPPLYCORD - The dryer is equipped with a 120

volt 3-wire power cord.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See "Grounding

requirements" in Electrical Installation section.

Gas supply requirements

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, 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.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the

grounding prong.

Powercord with 3-prong grounded plug

4 The gas supply line MUST have an individual

shutoff valve.

5 A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.RT. 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.

Exhaust system requirements

Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter 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.

FIRE HAZARD

Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive

drying times and fire hazards.

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

FIRE HAZARD

Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible 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 airflow and

increase the risk of fire:...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

: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.

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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 fine 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 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 fire 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 fire hazard as well as increasing drying

times. Use an approved vent hood to terminate the

duct outdoors, and seal all joints with metal foil duct

tape. All male duct pipe fittings MUST be installed

downstream with the flow 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 fire hazard, as well as

MAXIMUM LENGTH

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of 4" (102mm) Rigid Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

E S

(10.2cm) Iouvered

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)

64 ft. (19.5 m)

2.5"

(6.35cm)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

FIRE HAZARD

- Do not install flexible plastic or flexible foil venting

material.

- If installing semi-rigid venting, do not exceed 8 ft.

Exhaust system requirementsr continued

Install male fittings in correct direction"

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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:

:[ 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 .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:

o 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

Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust outlet of dryer. Dryer vent elbows are available through your local parts distributor or hardware store.

See also CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS on the next page.

Use of 90° quick-turn elbow required to meet minimum installation depth of free-standing dryer:

• Straight back venting allows for 0" (0 cm) installation. Venting right with 90° elbow allows for 0.75" (2 cm)

installation.

Venting downward with 90° elbow allows for 0.75" (2 cm) installation. Venting left with short, straight adapter and 90° elbow allows for 3.75" (9.5 cm) installation. Venting upward with short, straight adapter and 90°

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Manufactured or mobile home installation

1 Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured

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.

2 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.

3 If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area

beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust

Clearance requirements

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Do not install the dryer where 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.

system MUST terminate outside the enclosure with the termination securely fastened to the mobile

home structure.

4 Refer to previous sections in this guide for other

important exhaust venting system requirements.

5 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.

6 Installer MUST anchor this (1) dryer or (2) dryer

mounted on pedestal to the floor with approved

Mobile Home Installation Kit - P/N 137067200.

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).

Clearance requirements, continued

Installation in a Recess or Closet

:[ 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 cm 2) 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 Iouvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.

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60 sq. in.

(387.1cm =)

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES- Inches (cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT

Alcove _ " )" 0"

Under- 0" (0 cm) :)" (0 cm) * 0" (0 cm) n/a Counter

Closet _ " :)" 0" 1"

_0 (0 cm) (0 cm)* (0 cm) n/a

!0 (0 cm) (0 cm)* (0 cm) (2.54 cm)

Dryer must be vented straight back to achieve 0" (0 cm) rear installation.

O" t

(Ocm)

(7.6c m]

closet door

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm _)

51.4" (131cm)

freestanddryer

on floor

floorline

30.3"(77cm)*

to front of closed door

51.25"

(130cm)

[

36.0"

(91.5cm)

gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit

27.0"

(68.5cm)

electrical supply on

rear of unit

centerline

height for rear vent

dryer mounted on

op_onalpedes_l

floorline

* To obtain these minimal depth dimensions, dryer must be vented straight back. Using a quick-turn 90°

elbow (right or down on freestanding dryer) adds approximately 0.75 in. (2.0 cm) to installation depth. Upward venting of exhaust on pedestal-mounted or freestanding dryer adds approximately 4 in. (10.2 cm) to installation depth. Leftward venting on pedestaFmounted or freestanding dryer adds approximately 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) to installation depth. Downward venting of exhaust on pedestal-mounted dryer adds approximately

2.25 in. (5.7 cm) to installation depth.

51,4" (131cm)

to clear open door

30.3" (77cm)*

to front of closed door

(182cm)

71.5"

16.9"

(43cm)

3.75"

(9.5cm)

water supply connection on

rear of unit 1

gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit

(34.5cm)

to center of rear vent

27.0"

(68.5cm)

electrical supply on

rear of unit

centerline height for

rear vent

19.0"

(48cm)

37"

(94cm)

drain hose on rear of unit 3

* To obtain these minimal depth dimensions, dryer must be vented straight back. Using a quick-turn 90° elbow (right) adds approximately 0.75 in. (2 cm) to installation depth. Upward venting of exhaust on stacked

dryer adds approximately 4 in. (t0.2 cm) to installation depth. Downward venting of exhaust on stacked dryer adds approximately 2.25 in. (6.5 cm) to installation depth. Leftward venting of exhaust on stacked dryer

adds approximately 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) to installation depth. 1Hot and cold inlet hose length approximately 43 inches (t09cm) 2Powersupply cord length approximately 60 inches (t52.5cm). 3Drain hose length approximately 52 inches (t32cm).

power cord on rear of unit 2

(99cm)

39"

Electrical installation

The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a fire

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

extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt, creating electrical shock and/ or fire 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.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

* A U.L.-approved strain relief must be installed onto

power 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

Grounding requirements =Electric dryer (USA)

wiring system, the plug MUST be plugged into

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 properly grounded.

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

1 The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of a

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least

resistance for electrical current.

2 After you purchase and install a 3 wire or 4 wire

power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug that matches you

an appropriate, copper wired receptacle that is

properly installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a

licensed electrician.

DO NOT modify the plug you've installed on this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For a

permanently connected dryer:

The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment- grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Grounding requirements = Electric dryer (Canada)

the risk of electrical shock by a path of least

resistance for electrical current.

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 properly grounded.

2 Since your dryer is equipped with a power supply

cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug must be plugged

into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

1 The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of a

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce

electrician.

3 DO NOT modify the plug provided with this

appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Grounding requirements - Gas dryer (USA and Canada)

1 The dryer is equipped with a three-prong

(grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.

2 The plug must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If

in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

3 DO NOT modify the plug provided with this

appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Grounding type

wall receptacle

/ any circumstances,

Do not, under

cut, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

Gas connection

1 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear

of the dryer,

DO NOT connect the dryer to LP. gas service without

converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must be

installed by a qualified gas technician.

Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection. Apply an approved

thread sealer that is resistant to the corrosive

action of liquefied gases on all pipe connections.

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Nipple Flexible Inlet Pipe on

Open Connector Back of Dryer

All connections must be wrench-tightened

Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to allow gas to flow through the pipe. Wait a few

minutes for gas to move through the gas line.

Shutoff Valve-

Open position

Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a

manometer is not available, test all connections by brushing on a soapy water solution.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

NEVER test for gas leaks with an open flame.

The supply line must be equipped with an approved

manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in

the same room as the dryer and should be in a location

that allows ease of opening and closing, Do not block

access to the gas shutoff valve- ..........................................................................................................................................................

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