Location Of Your Washer; Unpacking - Frigidaire ATF6000ES0 Installation Instructions Manual

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

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) for proper washer (detergent breakdown)
operation.
2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or
drapes.
3. In an area (garage or garage-type building) where gasoline
of other flammables are kept or stored (including
automobiles).
4. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of
1/2 in. per foot (1.27 cm per 30.5 cm). To ensure vibration
or movement does not occur, reinforcement of the floor
may be necessary.
IMPORTANT
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
When installed in alcove or closet:
Sides, Rear = 0 in. (0 cm)
Top = 0 in. (0 cm)
When installed in closet: Front = 1 in. (2.54 cm)
Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered openings each 60
in (387 cm 2 ), 3 in. (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door.
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UNPACKING

1. Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line along the
bottom. Remove the carton.
2. Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to protect the
floor, lay the washer on it's back.
3. Remove and save the styrofoam base and shipping plug.
Shipping
Base
Plug
4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position.
5. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (122cm) of the
final location.
6. Remove the following from the back panel of the washer:
4 shipping bolts,
4 spacers,
2 metal "P" clamps.
7. Remove the 4 plugs from the literature pack located in the
drum and install them in the holes vacated by the packaging
spacers.
NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at a later date,
the shipping support hardware must be reinstalled
to prevent shipping damage.
Remove:
4 shipping bolts,
4 spacers.
metal "P" clamps,
Drain Hose Installation
The drain hose is field installed to allow hose orientation to the
left or right, up or down depending on location of the house
drain. The hose is shipped in the washer tub with the spring
clamp on the coupler elbow and drain hose hanger installed on
the end of the hose.
1. Remove the drain hose from the tub of the washer.
2. Push the hose onto the drain coupler at the upper left of the
washer back panel until the hose contacts the STOP RIB.
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POWER CORD