FRIGIDAIRE 137168200A - Manuel (Page 5)

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT
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 fl ammables (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 fl oor may be
necessary.
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a
Under-
Counter
0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a
Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.5 cm)
0”
(0cm)
0”
(0cm)
1”
(2.5cm)
0”
(0cm)
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 cm²) 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 louvered door with equivalent
air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3”
(7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3”
(7.6cm)
closet door
Clearance requirements