Frigidaire CFRE4120SW, CFRE4120SW1, CFRE4120SW2, FFRE4120SW, FFRE4120SW1 Installation Guide

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All about the

Installation

of your Dryer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Installation Requirements ..............................4-10

Installation Instructions ................................11-14

Reversing Door ............................................15-16

Accessories ...................................................... 17

Notes .............................................................. 18

Français ........................................................... 19

Español ............................................................xx

A07504501A (1610)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

WARNING - 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/NFPA 54, or in Canada, thw Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1-2000. An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.83 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

• 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 or ﬂ exible foil venting material. 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.

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

CAUTION

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the appliance.

Tools and materials needed for installation:

• Adjustable pliers

• Phillips & straight bit screwdrivers

• 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

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Pre-Installation Requirements

Save these instructions

for future reference.

• 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. (102 mm) 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)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this dryer.

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:

Deﬁ nitions

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

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

Installation Checklist

Exhaust Venting

 Free-ﬂ owing, 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, NEVER check with ﬂ ame

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

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

Guide

read thoroughly  Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle starts  Registration card sent in

and

Use and Care

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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Electrical system requirements

NOTE

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.

NOTE

A 120/208 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current supply may be used on dryers marked for use on the rating plate.

IMPORTANT

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 through the neutral.

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.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R 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.

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.

NOTE

Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factoryinstalled, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - 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.

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.

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Gas supply requirements

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

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 installed in accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

Exhaust system requirements

Use only 4 inch (102 mm) 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.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions 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

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.

Correct

Incorrect

WARNING

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.

FIRE HAZARD

Correct

Incorrect

WARNING

● Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in

serious injury, death, or property damage.

● Do not install a booster fan in dryer exhaust duct.

● Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the

installation instructions in this manual.

FIRE HAZARD

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust system requirements, continued

WARNING

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

WARNING

• 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 metal foil duct tape. All male duct pipe ﬁ ttings MUST be installed downstream with the ﬂ ow of air.

FIRE HAZARD

WARNING

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.

FIRE HAZARD

Number of 90° turns

(10.2 cm) louvered

0 1 2 3

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4” (10.2 cm) Rigid Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

4”

90 ft. (27.4 m) 60 ft. (18.3 m) 60 ft. (15.9 m) 45 ft. (13.7 m) 45 ft. (13.7 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m) 25 ft. (7.6 m)

2.5”

(6.4 cm)

WARNING

• Do not install ﬂ exible plastic or ﬂ exible foil venting material.

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

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.

FIRE HAZARD