FRIGIDAIRE FFFS5115PA User Manual [en, es, fr]

All about the

Installation

of your Washer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Installation Requirements ...................................4-6

Installation Instructions ....................................7-10

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

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

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

Español ..............................................................25

137621300A (1304)

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.

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

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

 Use only new hoses and verify rubber sealing

washers are installed

 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

Drain

 Stand pipe or wall drain height minimum 24”  Anti-siphon disc (shipped in drum) installed on

drain hose

 Drain hose secured in place with cable tie

(shipped in drum)

Electrical Power

 House power turned on  Washer plugged in

Final Checks



Installation Instructions Guide

read thoroughly

 Door locks and water enters drum when cycle

starts

 Registration card sent in

and

Use and Care

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

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.

FIRE HAZARD

WARNING

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.

SUFFOCATION HAZARD

CAUTION

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

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

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

NOTE

Hoses are not included with washer purchase. See “Accessories” section for various inlet hose kits to ﬁ t your speciﬁ c installation.

Inlet hose (x2)

Adjustable

pliers

Carpenter’s level

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Grounding type

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3-prong grgr

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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.

Grounding type wawall receptacl

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NOTE

GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not required.

Ground requirements

WARNING

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

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

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

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 hose length 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)

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.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Clearance requirements

IMPORTANT

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 (2.5 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.

3”

(7.6cm)

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)

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” (2.5 cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT

0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a

0”

(0cm)

1”

(2.5cm)

(0cm)

0”

(0cm)

0”

3”

(7.6cm)

closet door

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Washer Dimensions

51.4” (131 cm)*

to clear open door

freestand washer

on ﬂ oor

ﬂ oor line

washer mounted on

optional pedestal

ﬂ oor line

30.3” (77 cm)*

to front of closed door

water supply connection on rear of unit

drain hose on rear of unit

27.0”

(68.5 cm)

36.0”

(91.5 cm)

power cord on

rear of unit

51.25”

(130 cm)

51.4” (131 cm)*

to clear open door

ﬂ oor line

*Connection of water inlet hose on steam dryer adds 3/4 in. (2 cm) to installation depth.

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

Drain hose length on washer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).

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

30.3” (77 cm)*

to front of closed door

71.5”

(182 cm)

water supply connection on rear of unit

gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit

(94 cm)

27.0”

(68.5 cm)

electrical supply on

rear of unit

centerline height for rear vent

37”

drain hose on rear of unit

power cord on rear of

unit

39”

(99 cm)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Removing foam packaging

WARNING

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.

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

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

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

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

SUFFOCATION HAZARD

drum.

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

CAUTION

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

them aside.

its ﬁ nal location.

IMPORTANT

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Removing shipping hardware

NOTE

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

x 2

2 P CLAMPS

x 4

4 BOLTS

4 SPACERS

Remove all of the following:

4 BOLTS 2 P CLAMPS

Installing hole plugs

4 SPACERS

x 4

4 HOLE PLUGS

(IN BAG)

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Leveling your washer

Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly leveling the washer.

1 For free standing installation and with the washer

within 4 feet (1 m) of its ﬁ nal location, place a level on top of the washer.

2 Use adjustable pliers to adjust the leveling legs so

the washer is level front-to-rear and side-to-side, and stable corner-to-corner.

3 Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel

for the slightest movement. Adjust the appropriate leg(s) so the washer sits solidly on the ﬂ oor on ALL four legs. Keep the leveling leg extension at a minimum for best performance of the washer.

NOTE

For pedestal installations, see additional installation instructions included with the pedestal.

Connecting inlet water

1 Run some water from the hot and cold faucets

to ﬂ ush the water lines and remove particles that might clog the water valve screens and to determine which faucet is hot and which is cold supply.

raise

lower

RUBBER WASHERS

MUST BE PRESENT

USE ONLY

NEW HOSES

NOTE

Hoses are not included with washer purchase. See “Accessories” section for various inlet hose kits to ﬁ t your speciﬁ c installation.

2 Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT inlet

connection on the washer and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD inlet connection on the washer. Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers.

Do not cross thread or over-tighten these connections.

3 Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water

supply and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water supply. Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not bend, kink or pinch water inlet

hoses.

4 Turn on the water and check for leaks.

HOT

COLD

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding type

ll receptacle

wer cord with

3-prong grgr

ounded plug

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under

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cumstances,

cut,

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or b

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Connecting drain and electrical

1 Locate the anti-siphon ring shipped with your

washer. Place it over the end of the drain hose and slide it past the ﬁ rst ring of “accordion” ribs.

2 Form a “U” shape on the end of the drain hose

with the hose pointed toward the drain. Place the formed end in a laundry tub or a standpipe and secure the drain hose with the cable tie (provided in the enclosure package) to the standpipe, inlet hose, laundry tub, etc. so the hose does not pull out from the force of the water.

NOTE

The standpipe inside diameter must be 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) minimum. There must be an air gap around the drain hose in the standpipe. A snug hose ﬁ t can cause a siphoning action.

IMPORTANT

Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit breaker/ fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.

3 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

Grounding type wawall receptacl

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CABLE TIE

ANTI-SIPHON

DISC

SLIDE DISC

TO HERE

PoPower cord with 3-prong

ounded plug

4 Turn on the power at a circuit breaker/fuse box. 5 Carefully slide the washer to its ﬁ nal position.

Recheck for level and rock corners for stability. Remove and discard door tape.

6 Read the Use & Care Guide provided with the

washer. It contains valuable and helpful information that will save you time and money.

7 Run the washer through a complete cycle, checking

for water leaks and proper operation.

8 If you have any questions during initial operation,

please review the “Service Prevention Checklist” in your Use & Care Guide before calling for service.

9 Place these instructions in a location near the

washer for future reference.

NOTE

A wiring diagram and technical data sheet are located under the washer top panel, on top of the detergent dispenser housing.

ACCESSORIES

26.5”

(67 cm

)

15.0”

(38 c

27.0”

(68.5 cm)

MATCHING STORAGE PEDESTAL*

Classic White Pedestal - P/N CFPWD15W Classic Silver Pedestal - P/N CFPWD15A

A storage pedestal accessory, speciﬁ cally designed for this washer may be used to elevate the washer for ease of use. This pedestal will add about 15” (38 cm) to the height of your unit for a total height of 51.25” (130 cm).

*Other colors may be available. Contact the source where you purchased your washer.

DRYER STACKING KIT

P/N STACKIT4X

Depending on the model you purchased, a kit for stacking a matching dryer on top of this washer may have been included in the initial purchase of your dryer. If your model did not include a stacking kit or you desire another stacking kit, you may order one.

INLET HOSE KITS

Please call 866-233-8353 (in Canada, 800-265-8352) to explore hose kit options that will meet your speciﬁ c installation needs.

DRAIN HOSE EXTENSION KIT

P/N 137098000

In order to reach standpipe heights or distances beyond the reach of the drain hose supplied, order the DRAIN HOSE EXTENSION KIT.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION KIT

P/N 137067200

Installation in a mobile home requires the use of a MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION KIT.

UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH

P/N 137019200

A UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH is available to aid in dryer/washer/pedestal feet adjustment.

TOUCH UP PAINT PENS*

Classic White Touch Up Pen - P/N 5304468812 Classic Silver Touch Up Pen - P/N 5304471228

*Other colors may be available. Contact the source where you purchased your washer.

CAUTION

Failure to use accessories manufactured by (or approved by) the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the washer.

27.0”

(68.5 cm)

26.5”

(67 cm)

15.0”

(38 cm)

Replacement parts:

If replacements parts are needed for your washer, contact the source where you purchased your washer or refer to your

Use and Care Guide

for more information.

WARNING

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

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