Frigidaire BAFW3574KW0, BAFW3577KB0, BAFW3577KW0, BAFW3577KW1, BKFW3517KT1 Installation Guide

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_AIBLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2-3 in_alla_i_n ins_ru_ions............ 9_I0

Installed Dryer Dimensions .................................... 6 Notes ......................................... 12

Installation Requirements ................................... 4-5 A¢ces_odes ............................ ii!illiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiill ..... 11

Unpacking Washer ............................................. 7-8 Francjais...................................... 13

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Pleasereadallinstructionsbeforeusingthiswasher.

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

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

Shipping Hardware

1:3 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

{3 Washer is level, side-to-side and front-to-back I::] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Water Supply

1:3 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

Drain

1:3 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)

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.

Electrical Power

1:3 House power turned on 1:3 Washer plugged in

Final Checks

{:3 Installation Instructions and Use and

Care Guide read thoroughly

CI Door locks and water enters drum when cycle

starts

D Registration card sent in

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,

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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

materials in a garbage container or make materials

inaccessible to children.

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one

FIRE HAZARD

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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SNELL 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.

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 benefits and enjoyment are achieved when all the Safety and Operating Instructions are understood and practiced as a routine with your

Tools and materials needed for installation:

OR OR

Adjustable 3/8" or 10 mm R_chet and

wrench box wrench socket set

AND

Save these instructions

for future reference,

AND

Adjustable

pliers

Ca@enter's level

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.

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,

Because of potentially inconsistentvoltage capabilities,

the use of this washer with power created by gas

it is the owner's responsibility to have a licensed

electrician replace it with a properly grounded three

prong grounding type receptacle.

powered generators, solar powered generators, wind

powered generators or any other generator other than

the !oca! ut!!ity 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.

Water supply requirements

Hot and coldwater 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

Grounding type

wall receptacle

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.

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

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.

Powercordwith 3-prong grounded plug

3 The standpipe height above the floor should be:

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

GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not

96 _

Ground requirements

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Improper connection of the equipment grounding

(244cm}

ITlaX,

161cm)

rain. conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to

whether the app!!ance !s proper!y grounded. ...........................................................................

1 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.

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.

2 Since your washer is equipped with a power supply

Clearance 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 flammables (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 floor 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 cm 2) 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 Iouvered 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 O" (0 cm) O" (0 cm) _ O" (0 cm) n/a

Closet O" (0 cm) O" (0 cm) _ O" (0 cm) 1" (2.54 cm)

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(Ocm

i(7.6crn)

closet door

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm 2)

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm 2)

50.8"(129cm)

toclearopendoor

29.75" (75.5cm)*

to front of closed door

water supply connection

on rear of unit_

i-- _ t

27.0"

(68.5cm)

drain hose on rear

of unit 3

36.0"

(91.5cm)

freestandwasher

on_oor

floorline

C111D

washermountedon

optionalpedestal

floorline

* 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) 2Powersupply cord length approximately 60 inches (152.5cm). 3Drain hose length approximately 52 inches (132cm).

50.8"(129cm)

to clear open door

29.75"(75.5cm)*_

to frontofclosed door

27.0

(68.5cm)

51.25"

(130cm)

71.5"

(182cm)

water supply connection

on rear of unit_

gas supply pipe on rear

of gas unit

37"

(94cm)

* 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) 2Powersupply cord length approximately 60 inches (152.5cm).

3Drain hose length approximately 52 inches (132cm).

power cord

on rear of unit2

electrical supply on

rear of unit

on rear of unit 3

centerline height for

rear vent

39"

(99cm)

Removing foam packaging

SUFFOCATION HAZARD

inaccessibleto children.

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 floor, carefully lay the washer on it's back.

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 final location.

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

Removing shipping hardware

Remove all of the following:

4 BOLTS ® 4 SPACERS

II 2 P CLAMPS Save all shipping bolts and spacers for future use. If

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

4 BOLTS

the washer is to be transported at a later date, the shipping hardware must be reinstalled to help prevent

Installing hole plugs

A 4 HOLE PLUGS

(IN BAG)

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

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