Frigidaire FAFS4272LN, FAFS4272LA, FAFW4221LW, FAFS4473LA, FAFS4473LW Installation Guide

...

All about the

Installation

of your Washer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Installed Dryer Dimensions ....................................6

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

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

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

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

Français ..............................................................13

137337000A (1003)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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:

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.

Installation Checklist

Shipping Hardware

 Foam shipping support (under wash tub)

removed and stored

 Shipping bolts 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 all 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

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.

Drain

 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

Care Guide

 Door locks and water enters drum when cycle

starts  Registration card sent in

read thoroughly

and

Use and

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

The electrical service to the washer 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.

WARNING

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 children.

CAUTION

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

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

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

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.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

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.

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.

IMPORTANT

The instructions in this manual and all 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 beneﬁ ts and enjoyment are achieved when all the Safety and Operating Instructions are understood and practiced as a routine with your laundering tasks.

Save these instructions

for future reference.

Tools and materials needed for installation:

OR OR AND AND

Adjustable

wrench

3/8” or 10 mm

box wrench

Ratchet and

socket set

Adjustable

pliers

Carpenter’s level

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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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, 120 volt single

phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

NOTE

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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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, call 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) with 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

minute.

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

minimum.

3 The standpipe height above the ﬂ oor should be:

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

NOTE

GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not required.

Ground requirements

WARNING

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.

1 The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of

2 Since your washer is equipped with a power supply

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

96”

(244cm)

max.

24”

(61cm)

min.

NOTE

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 an authorized parts distributor.

Clearance requirements

IMPORTANT

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER: 1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside

weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize detergent effectiveness.

2 In an area (garage or garage-type building)

where gasoline or other ﬂ ammables (including automobiles) are kept or stored.

3 On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum

slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm). To minimize vibration or movement, reinforcement of the ﬂ oor 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 cm²) 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 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) n/a Under-

Counter Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.54 cm)

(2.5cm)

0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a

0”

(0cm)

1”

0”

(0cm)

0”

(0cm)

3”

(7.6cm)

3”

(7.6cm)

closet door

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

INSTALLED WASHER DIMENSIONS

51.4” (131cm)

to clear open door

30.3” (77cm)*

to front of closed door

water supply connection on rear of unit

27.0”

(68.5cm)

drain hose on

rear of unit

freestand washer

on ﬂ oor

ﬂ oor line

washer mounted on

optional pedestal

ﬂ oor line

* 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 pedestal-mounted 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.

Hot and cold inlet hose length approximately 43 inches (109cm).

Power supply cord length approximately 60 inches (152.5cm).

Drain hose length approximately 52 inches (132cm).

51.4” (131cm)

to clear open door

30.3” (77cm)*

to front of closed door

power cord on

rear of unit

27.0”

(68.5cm)

36.0”

(91.5cm)

51.25”

(130cm)

electrical

71.5”

(182cm)

water supply connection on

rear of unit

gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit

37”

(94cm)

drain hose on

rear of unit

* 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. (10.2 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.

Hot and cold inlet hose length approximately 43 inches (109cm)

Power supply cord length approximately 60 inches (152.5cm).

Drain hose length approximately 52 inches (132cm).

supply on rear of unit

centerline height for rear vent

power cord on

rear of unit

39”

(99cm)

Removing foam packaging

WARNING

SUFFOCATION HAZARD

1 Temporarily remove door tape. 2 Open washer door and remove everything from the

drum. 3 Close door and reapply door tape. 4 Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to

protect the ﬂ oor, carefully lay the washer on it’s

back.

UNPACKING WASHER

CAUTION

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

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

5 Remove styrofoam base and shipping plug and set

them aside. 6 Carefully return the washer to an upright position. 7 Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (1 m) of

its ﬁ nal location.

IMPORTANT

Save styrofoam base and shipping plug for use to help prevent washer damage during any future moves.

UNPACKING WASHER

Removing shipping hardware

2 P CLAMPS

x 2

4 SPACERS

NOTE

Rubber expansion material on spacers may need time to relax before they can be easily pulled through shipping hole.

x 4

4 BOLTS

Remove all of the following:

4 BOLTS 2 P CLAMPS

Installing hole plugs

4 SPACERS

IMPORTANT

Save all shipping bolts and spacers for future use. If the washer is to be transported at a later date, the shipping hardware must be reinstalled to help prevent shipping damage.

Locate 4 hole plugs in the small bag supplied with washer instruction guides. Insert them in the holes in washer back panel.

x 4

4 HOLE PLUGS

(IN BAG)

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