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Installation
Instructions
Gas & Electric
Dryer
Before beginning
installation,
carefully read these instructions.
This will simplify the installation
and ensure the dryer
is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions
near the Dryer after installation
for future reference.
NOTE: The electrical service to the Dryer must conform
with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or in Canada, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part I.
NOTE: The gas service to the Dryer must conform
with
local codes and ordinances
and the latest edition
of the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or in Canada, CANICGA B149.12.
NOTE: The Dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1
or ANSIIUL 2158 - CANICSA C22.2 (latest editions) for HOME USEonly.
This Dryer is not recommended
for commercial
applications
such as restaurants or beauty salons, etc.
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 supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the
fire department.
Installation
and service
must be performed
by a
qualified
installer,
service
agency
or the gas
supplier.
Contents
SUBJECT
Pre-lnstallation Requirements
Electrical Requirements
Exhaust System Requirements
Gas Supply Requirements
Location of Your Dryer
Mobile Home Installation
Rough-ln Dimensions
Unpacking
Reversing Door Swing
Electrical Installation
Grounding Requirements
Electrical Connections--3-wire
Electrical Connections--4-wire
Installation
Replacement Parts
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Printed in U.S.A.
P/N 134198100 (021 t)
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Summary of Contents for Frigidaire FER231AS2
- Page 1 Installation Instructions Gas & Electric Dryer Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure the dryer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the Dryer after installation for future reference. NOTE: The electrical service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or in Canada, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part I.
- Page 2 POWER SUPPLYCORD - The dryer isequipped with a 120 volt PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3-wire power cord. Tools and Materials Required for Installation: 1. Phillips head screwdriver. NOTE: Do not under (ITW'I t_Tm _ any c,rcom.oncos 2. Channel-lock adjustable pliers. 3. Carpenter's level. prong from plug.
- Page 3 ° Venting vertical through a roof may expose the exhaust MAXIMUM LENGTH system to down drafts causing an increase in vent of 4" (10.2 cm) Dia. Rigid Metal Duct restriction. • Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area VENT HOOD TYPE may cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint.
- Page 4 4. A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square cm) of LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER opening, equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER: is required. Air openings are required to be unobstructed 1.
- Page 5 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION UNDER COUNTER & STACK MODELS ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS 1. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 inches (t0.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred. (68.3 cm) 2.
- Page 6 UNPACKING TOP CONSOLE MODELS 1. Using the four shipping carton corner posts (two on each ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS side), carefully lay the dryer on its left side and remove foam shipping base. 26718" prevent damage, do not usethe control panel as a means to pick up or move the dryer. (68.3 cm) NOTE: On under counter model clothes dryers, the top panel may be removed for installation.
- Page 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION For a permanently connected dryer: 1. The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding ALLELECTRICDryers conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on The following are specific requirements the appliance.
- Page 8 GREEN GREEN POWER CORD GROUND WIRE SILVER TERMINAL GROUND SCREW SILVERTERMINAL SCREW TERMINAL BLOCK GREEN NEUTRAL GROUND WIRE GREEN - BLACK TIGHTEN GROUND TO THESE WIRE THREADS TIGHTEN NUT TO THESE THREADS STRAIN RELIEF MOUNTtN( BRACKET POWER CORD STRAIN RELIEF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MOUNTING i BRACKET...
- Page 9 INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT PARTS 1. GAS CONNECTION (Gas dryers only,) If replacement parts are needed for your dryer, contact the a. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of source where you purchased your dryer. the dryer. NOTE: DO NOT connect the dryer to LR gas service without Label all wires prior to disconnection when converting the gas valve.
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