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NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at a later date, the
tub blocking pad, shipping bolt, and plastic spacer block should
be retained.
PLASTIC
SHIPPING BLOCKS
SPACER
BLOCK
MECHANISM
SHIPPING
BOLT
NOTE: Keep the leg extension
at a minimum
to prevent
excessive vibration. The farther out the legs are extended the
more the washer will vibrate.
7,
8,
1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
FOAM
SHIPPING
POWER
PAD
CORD
SHIPPING CARTON
CORNER POSTS
DRAIN HOSE
From the back of the washer, remove the wire shipping clips
securing the drain hose and power cord. The PLASTICCLAMPS,
which secure the drain hose to the right side of
the washer
backsheet, form a standpipe to prevent water siphoning.
DO
NOT REMOVE THESE CLAMPS.
Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet of the final location
for the start of the installation.
INSTALLATION
Run some water from the hot and cold
faucets to flush the water lines and remove
particles that might clog up the water valve
screens.
Check inlet hoses to ensure that the rubber
washers are installed in each end (If your
washer has inlet hoses already attached to
the water valve, proceed to step 4).
Carefully connect the inlet hoses to the water
valve (on the left side of the washer cabinet),
tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3
turn with pliers.
DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR OVERTIGHTEN
THESE CONNECTIONS.
Determine which water faucet is the HOT water faucet and
carefully connect the bottom inlet hose to the HOTwater
faucet,
tighten
by hand, then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Carefully connect the top inlet hose to the COLD water faucet,
tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR OVERTIGHTEN
THESE CONNECTIONS.
Turn the water on and check for leaks at both connections.
Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly
leveling the washer. For free standinq installation and with
the washer in it's final position, place a level on top of the
washer. Adjust the leveling legs so the washer is level front-to-
rear and side-to-side, and stable corner-to-corner.
Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel for the
6.
Form a "U" shape on the end of the drain hose with the hose
pointed toward the drain. Place the formed end in a laundry
tub or a standpipe and secure with a cable tie provided in the
enclosure
package.
NOTE: The standpipe inside diameter must be 1-1/4" (3.18
cm) minimum.
There must be an air gap around the drain
hose in the standpipe. A snug hose fit can cause a siphoning
action.
7.
Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
NOTE: Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit breaker
fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.
8.
Turn on the power at a circuit breaker/fuse box.
9.
Read the Operating Instructions and Owner's Guide provided
with the washer. They contain valuable and helpful information
that will save you time and money.
10. Run the washer through
a complete cycle. Check for water
leaks and proper operation.
11. If your washer does not operate, please review the "Avoid Service
Checklist"
located in your Owner's Guide before calling for
service.
12. Place these instructions in a location near the washer for future
reference.
NOTE: A wiring diagram is located inside the washer console.
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
If replacements parts are needed for your washer, contact the source
where you purchased your washer, call 1-800-944-9044,
or visit
our website,
www.frigidaire.com,
for the Frigidaire Company
Authorized
Parts Distributor
nearest you.
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 all materials in a garbage container or
make materials inaccessible to children.
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.
slightest movement. Adjust the appropriate leg so the washer is
SOLID on the floor on ALL four legs.
Keep the leveling leg
extension at a minimum for best performance of the washer.
Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved when all the
Safety and Operating instructions are understood and practiced
as a routine with your laundering tasks.
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