Frigidaire FARE1011MW1, FARE4044MW0, FARE4044MW1 Installation Guide
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:
- 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. 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 flexible plastic or flexible foil 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.
- 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.
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. (102 mm) clamp
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more than
one person move or lift the appliance,
Save these instructionsfor
future reference.
- 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
Becauseofpotentiallyinconsistentvoltagecapabilities,theuseofthisdryerwithpowercreatedbygaspowered
generators,solarpoweredgenerators,windpoweredgeneratorsoranyothergeneratorotherthanthelocalutility
company!Snotrecommended:.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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 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
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. For 4-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 installed in accordance with the
B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
B 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 (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.
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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 r!sk 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
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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
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creating a fire hazard as well as increasing drying
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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)
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1 52 ft. (15.9 m) 40 ft. (12.2 m)
2 44 ft. (13.5 m) 32 ft. (9.8 m)
3 36 ft. (11 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m)
4 28 ft. (9.5 m) 16 ft. (4.9 m)
4"
(102ram) Iouvered
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.
(2.4 m) duct length.
Exhaust system requirements, continued
Install male fittings in correct direction"
CORRECT iNCORRECT
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 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:
o Only 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 is required to meet
minimum installation
depth of free-standing
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
Installation in a 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 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.
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.
closet door
Clearance requirements
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
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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).
Alcove 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 23" (58.5 cm) n/a
Closet 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 23" (58.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)
* Dryer must be vented straight back to achieve
0" (0 cm) rear installation.
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1" 0"
(2.5 cm) (0 cm)
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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, exp!os!on, fire or burns- ..............................................................................................................................................................
Dryer Dimensions
I_ ------- 27" (68.5 cm)
"[
37"
(94 cm)
43"
(109 cm)
1.6" fl .... , :
(4 cm) ....
I"_!---- 13.50" -----_1
(34.5 cm)
to center of rear vent
1Powersupply cord length on gas unit approximately 60 inches (t52.5 cm).
centerline height
for rear vent
I (9357:'m)
floorline
50" (127 cm)
to clear open door
to front of closed door
29" (73.5 cm)
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)
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.
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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
wiring system, 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. 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:
1
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 equipmenb
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)
I 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
/- Do not, under "_
k,_grounding prong, j
cut, remove,
any circumstances, J
or bypass the
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