Location Of Your Washer; Unpacking - Frigidaire LTF2140ES1 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. Inan 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), 3 in. (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of
door.
UNPACKING
1. Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line along
the base of the unit.
2. While in the carton carefully lay the washer on its
back side.
3. Remove the styrofoam base.
4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position
and remove the carton.
5. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (1 22cm)
of the final location.
6. Remove the following from the back panel of the
washer: 4 packaging bolts,
A spacers,
2 metal "P" clamps,
POWER CORD
Remove:
4 packaging bolts,
4 spacers. ce
metal "P" clamps,» &¢
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7. Cover the bolt holes with plugs located in the
literature bag.
8. Using the shipping posts, prop up the front of the
washer approximatley 2 inches to gain access to
the service panel screws.
9. Remove the 2 screws and remove the service panel.
oe AND ALIGHT
'="TW SCREWS FOAM BLOCKS
UNDER PANEL
10. Remove the two (2) styrofoam blocks located under
the drum. Lift up on the drum, tilt the base of the
foam blocks inwards toward the rear of the washer
until free, then pull them out.
11. Replace the service panel and screws.
NOTE: \f the washer is to be transported at a later
date, the shipping support hardware must
be reinstalled to prevent shipping damage.
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 con-
tacts the STOP RIB.