Frigidaire FTF2140ES0 User manual

Full Size Tumble Action Washers

Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions_ This will simplify the

installation and ensure the washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions

near the washer after installation for future references

NOTE: The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances

and the latest edition of the Nadonal Electrical Code, ANSMNFPA 70_

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 tF 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 suppliers

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.

Printed in U.S.A.

Contents

SUBJECT PAGE

Prednstallation Requirements 2

Electrical Requirements 2

Grounding Requirements 2

Water Supply Requirements 2

Drain Requirements 2

Roughdn Dimensions 3

Location Of Your Washer 4

Unpacking 4

Installation 4-6

Replacement Parts 6

P/N 134374600A (0411)

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools Required for InstMladon:

1. Phillips screwdriver

2. 10 mm socketwith ratchet.

3. Channeldock adjustable pliers.

4. Carpenter's level.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. NOTE: Tile use of this

washerwith power createdbygaspoweredgenerators,solar

powered generators,wind powered generators or anyother

generator other than tile local utility company is not

recommended.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE- Properly grounded 3-prong

receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is

accessible when tile washer is in an installed position.

NOTE: GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not

required.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Improper connection of the equipment

grounding conductor (:an result in a risk of electrical

shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in

doubt asto whether the appliance isproperly grounded.

<Tile 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.

<Sinceyour washer isequipped with a power supply

cord having an equipment-grounding conductor

and a grounding plug, the plug MUSTbe plugged

into an appropriate, copper wired receptacle that

is properly installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances or in tile

absence of local codes, with tile National Electrical

Codes, ANS!/NFPA 70 (latest edition). If in doubt,

call a licensed electrkian. DO NOTcut 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.

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within

42 inches (!07 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The

faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (!.g cm) garden hose type

so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST

be between 30 and 120 pounds per squareinch (maximum

unbalance pressure, hot vs. cold, 10 psi.) Your water

department canadviseyou of your water pressure.Tile hot

water temperatureshouldbeabout 140degreesF(60 degrees

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

1. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gab (64.3 L) per

minute.

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

minimum.

3. The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Minimum height: 24in.(61 cm)

Maximum height: 96 in. (244cm)

o O0

BACK

96 in.

(244 cm)

Max.

24 in.

(61 cm)

Min,

NOTE:

Drain hose attached to the washer can reach a go

in. (229 cm) high standpipe. For higher standpipe,

use hose P/N 134369410, available flora an

authorized parts distributor.

ROUGH-fN DfMENSfONS

27.75

( 7o.5 ) ......................-:

24"

(6_)

SIDE

6 O"

(152.4)

Power Cord

33.40

(84 8)

2,75'

(7)

(68,6)

Draln

32.25"

(8i 9)

BACK

6.75"

(17,1)

Water Inlets

33,5'

(85 1)

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:

1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside

weather conditions. Tile ambient temperature

should never be below 60 ° F(I 5.6 ° C) for proper

washer(detergent breakdown) operation.

2. In an area where it will come in contact with

curtains or drapes.

3. In an area (garage or garage4ype building) where

gasoline of other flammables are kept or stored

(including automobiles).

4. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum

slope of I/2 in. per foot (!.27 cm per 30.5 cm). To

ensure vibration or movement does not occur,

reinforcement of the floor may be necessary.

IMPORTANT

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

When installed in alcove or dose8

Sides, Rear = 0 in. (0 cm)

Top = 0 in. (0 cm)

When installed in closet: Front = I in. (2.54 cm)

Closet door ventilation required; 2 Iouvered openings

each60 in2(387 cm2),3 in. (7.6 cm) from top and bottom

of door.

6. Remove the following from the back panel of the

washer: 4 packaging bolts,

2 packaging springs,

2 washers,

2 metal "P" clamps,

4 screws,

1 packaging brace.

7. Remove the 4 transport plugs from the literature

pack and install them in the corresponding holes

in the back panel of the washer.

8. Remove the 4 small hole plugs from the literature

pack and install them in the side panel holes

vacated by the packaging brace.

9. Using the shipping posts, prop up the front of the

washer approximatley 2 inches to gain access to

the service panel screws.

10. Removethe 2 screws and remove the service panel.

UNPACKING

1. Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line along

the base of the unit.

2. While in the carton carefully lay tile washer on its

back side.

3. Remove the styrofoam base.

4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position

and remove the carton.

5. Carefully move the

washer to within

4 feet (122cm) of

tile final location.

REMOVE TWO

UPPER BOLTS_

'P' CLAMPS_

AND SPRZNGS

REMOVE LOWER

BOLTS AND

WASHERS (2),

SCREWS (4)_

AND BRACE

POWERCORD

TWO SCREWS

UNDER PANEL

LEFT

AND RIGHT

FOAM BLOCKS

11. Remove the the two (2) styrofoam blocks located

under the drum (ayellow ribbon surrounds the items

to be removed). Lift up on the drum, tilt the baseof

the foam blocks inwards toward tile rear of the

washer until free, then pull them out.

12. Removeand discard the yellow ribbon from the front

of the washer.

13. Replace the service panel and screws.

NOTE: If the washer isto be transported at a later

date, the shipping support hardware must

be reinstalled to prevent shipping damage.

Drain Hose tnstMtation

The drain hose isfield installed to allow hoseorientation

to the left or right, up or down depending on location of

the house drain. Tile hose isshipped in the washer tub

with tile spring clamp on the coupler elbow and drain

hose hanger installed on the end of the hose.

2. Remove the drain hose from the tub of the washer.

Pushthe hose onto the drain coupler at the upper

left of the washer back panel until the hose con-

toots the STOP RIB.

STOP RZB ° DRAZR HOSE TABS

•'\,\\ SPRZNG

CLAMP

\ PROVIDED

;ON HOSE

PUSH ROSE ONTO

COUPLER TO STOP RIB

Using pliers, squeeze the ears of the spring clamp

and position tile clamp sothe clamp ears_ with

and contact the tabs on the drain hose. This as-

sures proper location of the clamp to prevent leaks.

ALZGN SPRING

CLAMP EARS WITH

TABS ON ROSE

TABS

7-ORIENT HOSE TO

/RIGHT_ LEFT, UP

OR DOWNAS NEEDED

BEFORE PLACING

CLAMP IN POSITION

j.J

\ ALWAYS ALIGN CLAMP EARS

WZTH TABS ON HOSE

INSTALLATION

Runsome water from the hot

and cold faucets to flush the

water lines and remove

particles that might clog up

the water valve screens.

Remove the inlet hoses and

rubber washers from tile

plastic bag located in the

drum of the washer and

install the rubber washers in

each end of the inlet hoses.

Carefully connect the inlet hose (90° elbow end)

marked "HOT" to the outside "H" outlet of the water

valve.Tighten byhand, then tighten another 2/3 turn

with pliers. Carefully connect the other inlet hose

(90° elbow end) to the inside "C" outlet of the water

valve. Tighten byhand, then tighten another 2/3 turn

with pliers. Do not crossthread or over-tighten

these connections.

4. Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and COLD

water faucets tightly by hand, then tighten another

2/3 turn with pliers. Turn the water on and check

for leaks.

NOTE; Use only new hoses.

5. Carefully move the washer to its final location.

NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door

to lift washer.

6. With the washer in its final position, place a level

on top of tile washer. No rocking of the washer

should exist. Adjust the front leveling legs up or

down to ensure the washer is resting solid. Rear

leg adjustment is accessible through the front

service panel.

NOTE; Keep the leg extension at a minimum to

prevent excessivevibration. The farther out

the legs are extended the more the washer

will vibrate.

7. Place 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.

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8. Plug tile 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.

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

10. Readthe Operating Instructions and Owner's Guide

provided with the washer.They contain valuable and

helpful information that will save you time and

money.

11. Run the washer through a complete cycle. Check

for water leaks and proper operation.

12. If your washer does not operate, please review the

"Avoid Service Checklist" in your Owner's Guide

before calling for service.

13. Place these instructions in a location near the

washer for future reference.

NOTE: A wiring diagram and technical data sheet are

located in an envelope attached to the left hand

side panel on the inside of the washer.

REPLA CEMENT PARTS

If replacements parts are needed for your washer,

contact the source where you purchased your washer,

call I_800_944_9044, or visit our website,

www.frigidaire.com, for the Frigidaire Company

Authorized Parts Distributor nearest you.

[_W_y±_'_,ll_LqDestroy the carton and plastic bagsafter

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 (:over every possible condition and situation that may

occur. Good safe practice and caution MUSTbe 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.

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