Frigidaire BLTF2940ES3, FTF2140ES2, FTF2140ES3, GLTF2940ES2, GLTF2940ES3 Installation Guide

Full Size Tumble Action Washers

Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simpfify the
installation and ensure the washer is installed correctly and safely, Leave these instructions

near the washer after installation for future reference.

NOTE: The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances
and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANS!/NFPA 70.

Contents

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 suppliers

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

SUBJECT PAGE

Pre-lnstallation Requirements 2

Electrical Requirements 2
Grounding Requirements 2
Water Supply Requirements 2

Drain Requirements 2

Rough-In Dimensions 3

Location Of Your Washer 4

Unpacking 4

Installation 5-6

Replacement Parts 6

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

Printed in U.S.A.

P/N 134678000 (0512)

PRE-INSTALLAT!ON REQUIREMENTS

Tools Required for Installation:

I. Phillips screwdriver

2. 10 mm socketwith ratchet.

3. Channel-lock adjustable pliers.

4. Carpenter's level.

absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). If in doubt,

call a licensed electrician. DO NOTcut 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.

ELECTRICAL 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
potential 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

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) garden hose type
so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST

be between 30 and 120 pounds per squareinch (maximum

unbalance pressure, hot vs. cold, 10 psi.) Your water
department can adviseyou of yourwater pressure.The hot
water temperatureshouldbeabout 140degreesF(60 degrees
C).

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

I. 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 floor should be:

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

accessible when the washer is in an installed position.

NOTE: GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not

required.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

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 asto whether the appliance isproperly grounded.

.

The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by a path of least

resistance for electrical current.

.

Sinceyour washer isequipped with a power supply
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug, the plug MUSTbe plugged
into an appropriate, copper wired receptacle that
is properly installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances or in the

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24 in.

(61 cm)

Min.

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NOTE:

Drain hose attached to the washer can reach a 90
in. (229 cm) high standpipe. For higher standpipe,

use hose P/N 134359410, available from an

authorized parts distributor.

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96 in.

(244 cm)

Max.