Frigidaire FRFW3700LW User manual

All about the

Installation

of your Washer

Important Safety Instructions..............................2-3

Installation Requirements ...................................4-5

Installed Dryer Dimensions ....................................6

Unpacking Washer..............................................7-8

Installation Instructions....................................9-10

Accessories.........................................................11

Notes.................................................................12

Français..............................................................13

137373800A (1006)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or

maintenance information which is important but not

hazard-related.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury.

Deﬁnitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury

or death.

Shipping Hardware

Foam shipping support (under wash tub)

removed and stored

Shipping bolts and spacers removed from rear

of appliance and stored

Hole plugs (shipped in bag in drum) installed

in holes in backsheet

Leveling

Washer is level, side-to-side and front-to-back

Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Water Supply

Rubber washers (shipped in drum) are

installed in NEW inlet hoses (shipped in drum)

HOT supply is connected to HOT inlet and

COLD supply is connected to COLD inlet

HOT and COLD water supply turned on

No leaks present at water supply connections

or appliance inlet connections -

recheck in 24 hours

Drain

Stand pipe or wall drain height minimum 24”

Drain hose snapped in “U” channel (shipped in

drum)

Drain hose secured in place with cable tie

(shipped in drum)

Electrical Power

House power turned on

Washer plugged in

Final Checks



Installation Instructions

and

Use and

Care Guide

read thoroughly

Door locks and water enters drum when cycle

starts

Registration card sent in

Installation Checklist

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this washer.

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 below:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ÍNOTE

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,

the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1.

WARNING

SUFFOCATION HAZARD

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.

CAUTION

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one

person move or lift the washer.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

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 liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

IMPORTANT

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.

Maximum beneﬁts and enjoyment are achieved

when all the Safety and Operating Instructions are

understood and practiced as a routine with your

laundering tasks.

Tools and materials needed for installation:

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.

Save these instructions

for future reference.

Adjustable

pliers

Adjustable

wrench

3/8” or 10 mm

box wrench

OR OR AND AND

Ratchet and

socket set

Carpenter’s level

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed

on pedestal. Do not stack washer on top of dryer. Do

not stack washer on top of another washer.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

ÍNOTE

Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities,

the use of this washer with power created by gas

powered generators, solar powered generators, wind

powered generators or any other generator other than

the local utility company is not recommended.

WARNING

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. ÍNOTE

Drain hose attached to the washer can reach a 74 in.

(188 cm) high standpipe. For higher standpipe, use

hose P/N 137098000, available from an authorized

parts distributor.

ÍNOTE

GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not

required.

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.

Grounding type

ll receptacl

ll receptacle

wer cord with

3-prong

ounded plug

Do not,

under

y cir

cumstances,

cut,

remo

ve,

or b

ypass th

ypass the

ounding pr

ong.

96”

(244cm)

max.

24”

(61cm)

min.

Drain system requirements

1Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per

minute.

2A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm)

minimum.

3The standpipe height above the ﬂoor should be:

Minimum height: 24 in. (61 cm)

Maximum height: 96 in. (244 cm)

Water supply requirements

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42

inches (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets

MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) with threading for laundry

hose connection. Water pressure MUST be between 30

and 120 psi. Pressure difference between hot and cold

cannot be more than 10 psi. Your water department can

advise you of your water pressure.

1The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce

the risk of electrical shock by a path of least

resistance for electrical current.

2Since your washer is equipped with a power supply

Ground requirements

Electrical system requirements cord 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.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:

1In 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.

2In an area (garage or garage-type building)

where gasoline or other ﬂammables (including

automobiles) are kept or stored.

3On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum

slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm). To minimize vibration

or movement, reinforcement of the ﬂoor 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” (2.54 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

INSTALLED WASHER DIMENSIONS

* To obtain these minimal depth dimensions, dryer must be vented straight back. Using a quick-turn 90° elbow (right) adds approximately 0.75 in. (2 cm) to installation depth. Upward

venting of exhaust on stacked dryer adds approximately 4 in. (102 mm) to installation depth. Downward venting of exhaust on stacked dryer adds approximately 2.25 in. (6.5 cm) to

installation depth. Leftward venting of exhaust on stacked dryer adds approximately 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) to installation depth. These dimensions are based on matching 7.0 cu. ft. dryer. If

matching dryer is 5.8 cu. ft. version with optional side venting knockouts, dimensions will vary.

1Hot and cold inlet hose length approximately 43 inches (109cm)

2Power supply cord length approximately 60 inches (152.5cm).

3Drain hose length approximately 52 inches (132cm).

48.25” (122.5cm)

to clear open door 30.5” (77.5cm)*

to front of closed door

71.5”

(182cm)

37”

(94cm)

39”

(99cm)

27.0”

(68.5cm)

electrical

supply on

rear of unit

gas supply

pipe on rear

of gas unit

water supply

connection

on rear of unit1

centerline

height for

rear vent

drain hose

on rear

of unit3

power cord

on rear of unit2

* To obtain these minimal depth dimensions, dryer must be vented straight back. Using a quick-turn 90° elbow (right or down on freestanding dryer) adds approximately 0.75 in. (2.0 cm) to

installation depth. Upward venting of exhaust on pedestal-mounted or freestanding dryer adds approximately 4 in. (102 mm) to installation depth. Leftward venting on pedestal-mounted

or freestanding dryer adds approximately 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) to installation depth. Downward venting of exhaust on pedestal-mounted dryer adds approximately 2.25 in. (5.7 cm) to

installation depth. These dimensions are based on matching 7.0 cu. ft. dryer. If matching dryer is 5.8 cu. ft. version with optional side venting knockouts, dimensions will vary.

1Hot and cold inlet hose length approximately 43 inches (109cm)

2Power supply cord length approximately 60 inches (152.5cm).

3Drain hose length approximately 52 inches (132cm).

48.25” (122.5cm)

to clear open door 30.5” (77.5cm)*

to front of closed door

freestand washer

on ﬂoor

washer mounted on

optional pedestal

ﬂoor line

36.0”

(91.5cm)

51.25”

(130cm)

27.0”

(68.5cm)

water supply

connection

on rear of unit1

drain hose

on rear

of unit3

power cord

on rear of unit2

UNPACKING WASHER

WARNING

SUFFOCATION HAZARD

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.

CAUTION

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one

person move or lift the washer.

IMPORTANT

Save styrofoam base and shipping plug for use to help

prevent washer damage during any future moves.

1Temporarily remove door tape.

2Open washer door and remove everything from the

drum.

3Close door and reapply door tape.

4Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to

protect the ﬂoor, carefully lay the washer on it’s

back.

Removing foam packaging

5Remove styrofoam base and shipping plug and set

them aside.

6Carefully return the washer to an upright position.

7Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (1 m) of

its ﬁnal location.

UNPACKING WASHER

ÍNOTE

Rubber expansion material on spacers may need

time to relax before they can be easily pulled through

shipping hole.

IMPORTANT

Save all shipping bolts and spacers for future use. If

the washer is to be transported at a later date, the

shipping hardware must be reinstalled to help prevent

shipping damage.

x 4

4 HOLE PLUGS

(IN BAG)

Locate 4 hole plugs in the small bag supplied

with washer instruction guides. Insert them in

the holes in washer back panel.

Removing shipping hardware

Installing hole plugs

Remove all of the following:

4 SPACERS

4 BOLTS

2 P CLAMPS

x 4

x 2

x 4

4 SPACERS

4 BOLTS

2 P CLAMPS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ÍNOTE

For pedestal installations, see additional installation

instructions included with the pedestal.

raise lower

Leveling your washer

Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by

properly leveling the washer.

1For free standing installation and with the washer

within 4 feet (1 m) of its ﬁnal location, place a level

on top of the washer.

2Use adjustable pliers to adjust the leveling legs so

the washer is level front-to-rear and side-to-side,

and stable corner-to-corner.

3Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel

for the slightest movement. Adjust the appropriate

leg(s) so the washer sits solidly on the ﬂoor on

ALL four legs. Keep the leveling leg extension at a

minimum for best performance of the washer.

Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to

ﬂush the water lines and remove particles that might

clog the water valve screens and to determine which

faucet is hot and which is cold supply.

Remove the inlet hoses and rubber washers from the

plastic bag located in the drum of the washer and install

the rubber washers in each end of the inlet hoses.

Connecting inlet water

Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT inlet

connection on the washer and the COLD inlet hose to

the COLD inlet connection on the washer. Tighten by

hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection

another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not cross thread

or over-tighten these connections.

4Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water

supply and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water

supply. Tighten by hand until snug.

Then tighten

each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers.

Do not bend, kink or pinch water inlet hoses.

5Turn on the water and check for leaks.

RUBBER WASHERS

MUST BE PRESENT

COLD

HOT

USE ONLY

NEW HOSES

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ÍNOTE

A wiring diagram and technical data sheet are located

under the washer top panel, on top of the detergent

dispenser housing.

IMPORTANT

Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit breaker/

fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.

Grounding type

ll receptacl

ll receptacle

wer cord with

3-prong

ounded plug

Do not,

under

y cir

cumstances,

cut,

remo

ve,

or b

ypass th

ypass the

ounding pr

ong.

CABLE TIE

Connecting drain and electrical

1Snap one end of the drain hose hanger (shipped

in washer drum) onto the drain hose. Continue

wrapping it around the hanger and snap it in place.

2Place the hook end of the drain hose in the drain

opening. Secure the drain hose with the cable

tie (provided in the enclosure package) to the

standpipe, inlet hose, laundry tub, etc. so the hose

does not pull out from the force of the water.

3Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

4Turn on the power at a circuit breaker/fuse box.

5Carefully slide the washer to its ﬁnal position.

Recheck for level and rock corners for stability.

Remove and discard door tape.

6Read the Use & Care Guide provided with the

washer. It contains valuable and helpful information

that will save you time and money.

7If you have any questions during initial operation,

please review the “Service Prevention Checklist” in

your Use & Care Guide before calling for service.

8Place these instructions in a location near the

washer for future reference.

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