Frigidaire FEQ1442CES0 Installation Instructions Manual

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

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

Ventilation System Requirements............................. 3-4

Exhaust System Requirements..................................4

Gas Supply Requirements........................................4

Location of Your Dryer.............................................5

Installation

Instructions

Gas & Electric

Dryer

Mobile Home Installation.........................................6

Rough-In Dimensions...............................................6-7

Unpacking.............................................................7

Reversing Door Swing..............................................7-8

Electrical Installation................................................9

Grounding Requirements..........................................9

Electrical Connections—3-wire.................................10

Electrical Connections—4-wire.................................10

Gas Connection......................................................11

General Installation.................................................11

Replacement Parts..................................................11

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.
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.

NOTE: The Dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 (latest editions) for HOME USE
only. This Dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beauty salons, etc.

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P/N 134507900 (0412)

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 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.

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
manufactured (mobile) home, 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.

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.

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

PRE-INSTALLATION 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

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.

NOTE: Do not under
any circumstances
remove grounding
prong from plug.

CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30

amp. minimum time delay fuses or circuit breakers.

GROUNDING PRONG

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EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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.

The following are specific requirements
for proper and safe operation of your dryer. Failure to
follow these instructions can create excessive drying
times and fire hazards.

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4” (10.2 cm) Dia. Rigid Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

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)

4”

(10.2 cm)

Louvered

(6.35 cm)

2½"

Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust
the dryer. 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.

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 exhaust system MUST be

exhausted to the outside of the dwelling!
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.

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 increase drying times.

Do not screen the exhaust ends of the

vent system, 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.

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.

MAXIMUM LENGTH

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

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

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

INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN CORRECT DIRECTION

4”

(10.2 cm)

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:

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.

Louvered

2½"

(6.35 cm)

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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 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

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

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 plastic­coated 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).

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).

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).

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"

(15 cm)(15 cm)

(15 cm)

(15 cm)(15 cm)

4 3/8"4 3/8"

4 3/8"

4 3/8"4 3/8"

(11 cm)(11 cm)

(11 cm)

(11 cm)(11 cm)

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)

(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"

(9.5 cm)(9.5 cm)

(9.5 cm)

(9.5 cm)(9.5 cm)

13 1/2"13 1/2"

13 1/2"

13 1/2"13 1/2"
(34 cm)(34 cm)

(34 cm)

(34 cm)(34 cm)

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Replace copper connecting pipe that is
not 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).

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.

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MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT

Alcove 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 15 (38.1 cm)
Closet 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 15 (38.1 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.

NOTE: Under counter and stack models - 0 inches (0 cm)

for sides, rear, and top.

This dryer MUST be exhausted outdoors.

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

60 sq. inches
(387.1 sq. cm)

60 sq. inches
(387.1 sq. cm)

CLOSET DOOR

0" (0 cm)

1" (2.54 cm)

0" (0 cm)

0" (0 cm)

0" (0 cm)

1" (2.54 cm)

15" (38.1 cm)

0" (0 cm)

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48.5” To clear open door

(123.19cm)

Dryer Installation Dimensions

Free-Standing & Under Counter

Electrical supply
on rear of unit

Gas supply pipe
on rear of unit

(5.72cm)

2.25”

2.375”

(6.03cm)

(11.12cm)

(14.93cm)

(72.39cm)

28.5”

27.25 to front of cabinet

27.75 to clear knobs

28.5 to clear door handle

(70.49cm)

5.0”

Center line height
for rear, right, left
vent

4.375” To side exhausts

5.875” To base exhaust

(69.22cm)

(72.39cm)

(12.7cm)

Stacked Dryer Installation Dimensions

To rear &
base exhausts

27.0”

(68.58cm)

13.5”

(68.58cm)

27.0”

(34.29cm)

36"

36.0”

(91.44cm)

28.25” to front of cabinet

28.75” to clear knobs

29.5” to clear door handle
49” to clear open door

(73.03cm)

(124.46cm)

(71.76cm)

(74.93cm)

(11.12cm)

4.375”

Side
exhausts

41.00"

40.75”

(104.14cm)

Center line
height for rear,
right, left vents

(182.88cm)

72.00"

71.75”

Gas supply pipe
on rear of unit

(97.16cm)

(34.29cm)

13.5”

2.375"

2.375”

(6.03cm)

38.25"

38”

Electrical supply

on rear of unit

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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.

The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or

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

1. Using the four shipping carton corner posts (two on each side),
carefully lay the dryer on its left side and remove the foam
shipping base.

To prevent damage, do not use the control panel

as a means to pick up or move the dryer.

2. Return the dryer to an upright position.

FOAM
SHIPPING

PAD

PACKING

REVERSING DOOR SWING

Your dryer is designed so the door swing may be reversed at any
time without additional parts. Conversion is accomplished by
transferring hinges to the opposite side of the cabinet.

"Solid door " Reversal Instructions:

1. Open the dryer door. Remove the four hinge hole plugs from
the left side of the door opening. Place nearby for future
installation. NOTE: You may need a plastic knife to help pull
out the plugs. Be careful not to scratch the paint.

2. Remove the four screws that secure the door hinges to the
dryer front panel (see below). NOTE: Remove one screw from
each of the two hinges first. Hold the door firmly before
removing the last two screws.

3. Rotate the door 180° and reinstall the door hinges to the dryer
front panel with the four screws.

4. Install the four hinge hole plugs in the open screw holes on the
right side of the door opening.

REMOVE 4 SCREWS
(ONE FROM EACH
HINGE FIRST)

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