FRIGIDAIRE 137153100A (0903) - Manuel (Page 2)

Important Safety Instructions
Recognize safety symbols, words and labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described:
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is un- •
packed. 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 gar-
bage container or make materials inaccessible to children.
The electrical service to the washer must conform with local •
codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, CSA 22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person •
move or lift the washer.
The instructions in this manual and all other literature in- •
cluded with this dryer 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.
Save these instructions
for future reference.
This symbol alerts you to situations that
may cause serious body harm, death or
property damage.
This symbol alerts you to situations that may
cause bodily injury or property damage.
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Important Safety Instructions ................................................2
Installation Requirements .................................................. 2-3
Installed Dimensions .............................................................4
Unpacking Instructions ..........................................................4 Installation Instructions ..................................................... 5-6
Replacement parts ................................................................6
Français ................................................................................7
Tools needed for installation:
3/8” socket and ratchet •
Adjustable pliers •
Carpenter’s level •
Table of Contents
CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15
amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse or
circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 2-wire, with ground, 120 volt single phase,
60 Hz, Alternating Current.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when
the washer is in an installed position.
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabili-
ties, the use of this washer with power created by gas pow-
ered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered
generators or any other generator other than the local utility
company is not recommended.
GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not re-
quired.
Read all of the following instructions before
installing and using this appliance:
type type
Grounding Grounding
receptacle receptacle
wa wall ll
Po Power cord wer cord
with 3-prong with 3-prong
gr grounded plug ounded plug
Do not, under any circumstances, Do not, under any circumstances,
cut, remove, or bypass the
cut, remove, or bypass the
grounding prong.
grounding prong.
The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction 1.
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical
shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.
Since your washer is equipped with a power supply cord
2.
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate,
copper wired receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). If in doubt, call a
licensed electrician. DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding
prong on the power supply cord. In situations where a
two-slot receptacle is present, it is the owner’s responsibility
to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly
grounded three prong grounding type receptacle.
Electrical system requirements Grounding requirements
- ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Improper
connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Installation Requirements