Frigidaire LTF8000FE0 User manual

installation

instructions

Ful! Size Tumble Action Washers

Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simpfify the

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

near the washer after installation for future reference.

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

and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANS!/NFPA 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 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 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

Pre-lnstallation Requirements 2

Electrical Requirements 2

Grounding Requirements 2

Water Supply Requirements 2

Drain Requirements 2

Rough-In Dimensions 3

Location Of Your Washer 4

Unpacking 4

Installation 5-6

Replacement Parts 6

P/N 134850100 (0701)

PRE-INSTALLAT!ON REQUIREMENTS

Tools Required for Installation:

I. Phillips screwdriver

2. 10 mm socketwith ratchet.

3. Channel-lock 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: Because of

potential inconsistent voltage capabilities, the useof 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

isnot recommended.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded 3-prong

receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is

absence of local codes, with the National Electrical

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

call a licensed electrician. 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 (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The

faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 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 can advise you of your water pressure.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

I. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per

minute.

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

minimum.

3. The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Minimum height: 24 in. (61 cm)

Maximum height: 96 in. (244cm)

accessible when the washer is in an installed position.

NOTE: GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not

required.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

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 asto whether the appliance isproperly grounded.

.The 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 the

o OO

BACK I I

96 in.

(244 cm)

Max.

24 in.

(61 cm)

Min.

NOTE:

Drain hose attached to the washer can reach a 90

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

use hose P/N 134359410, available from an

authorized parts distributor.

23¾"

(60.33)

ROUGH-iN DiMENSiONS

24"

(60.96)

ID 4 ID

25/8"

(6.67)

inches(cm)

mmm

iii

- SLOE- -

22"

(55.88)

Ii, _9 255/8"

(65.09)

281/4"

q (71.76)

35/8"

(9.21)

33½"

(85.09)

inches(cm)

-- 2½"

(6.35)

27"

___ (68.58)

8½"

I(21.59)

0 O0

BACK

23"

(58.42)

27"

(68.58)

--6¾"

(17.15)

NOTE: For pedestal installations, see additional installation instructions included with the pedestal.

For stacking installations, see additional installtion instructions included with the stacking kit.

For under counter installations, no special top is required.

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

DO NOTINSTALL YOUR WASHER:

1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather 4.

conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below

60 ° F(15.6 ° C) for proper washer (detergent breakdown) 5.

operation.

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

drapes. 6.

3. Inan area (garage or garage-type building) where gasoline

of other flammables are kept or stored (including

automobiles).

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

1/2 in. per foot (I .27 cm per 30.5 cm). Toensure vibration 7.

or movement does not occur, reinforcement of the floor

may be necessary.

IMPORTANT

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

When installed in alcove or closet:

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 each 60

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

UNPACKING

1. Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line along the

bottom. Remove the carton.

2. Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to protect the

floor, lay the washer on it's back.

3. Remove and savethe styrofoam base and shipping plug.

Shoping

Base Plug

Carefully return the washer to an upright position.

Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (122cm) of the

final location.

Remove the following from the back panel of the washer:

4 shipping bolts,

4 spacers,

1 metal "P" clamp.

Remove the 4 plugs from the literature pack located in the

drum and install them in the holesvacated bythe packaging

spacers.

NOTE: If the washer isto be transported at a later date,

the shipping support hardware must be reinstalled

to prevent shipping damage.

Remove:

metal "P" clamp,

4 shipping bolts,

4 spacers.

Drain Hose Installation

The drain hose isfield installed to allow hose orientation to the

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

drain. The hose is shipped in the washer tub with the spring

clamp on the coupler elbow and drain hose hanger installed on

the end of the hose.

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

2. Pushthe hose onto the drain coupler at the upper left of the

washer back panel until the hose contacts the STOPRIB.

STOP RIB- HOSE TABS

SPRING

CLAMP

PROVIDED

ON HOSE

PUSH HOSE ONTO

COUPLER TO STOP RIB

.Using pliers, squeeze the ears of the spring clamp

and position the clamp so the clamp ears @ with

and contact the tabs on the drain hose. This assures

proper location of the clamp to prevent leaks.

ALIGN SPRING

CLAMP EARS WITH

TABS ON HOSE

INSTALLATION

Leve/ing the !_/asher

Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly

leveling the washer.

For free standing 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 slightest movement. Adjust the appropriate leg sothe

washer is SOLID on the floor on ALL four legs. Keep the

leveling legextension at a minimum for best performance

of the washer.

2. For pedestal installations Seeadditional installation

instructions included with the pedestal.

Washer Connections

I. Run sornewater from tile 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 the 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 marked "HOT" to the

outside "H" outlet of the water valve.Tighten by hand, then

tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Carefully connect the

other inlet hose to the inside "C" outlet of the water valve.

Tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.

Do not crossthread or over-tighten these connections.

.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.

Cable Tie

INSTALLATION (CON'T)

Placethe 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.

.Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

NOTE: Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit

breakedfuse box before plugging the power cord

into an outlet.

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

8. 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.

9. Runthewasherthrough a complete cycle. Checkforwater

leaks and proper operation.

I 0. If you r washer does not operate, please review the "Avoid

Service Checklist" in your Owner's Guide before calling

for service.

11. Placethese instructions in a location near the washer for

future reference.

NOTE: Awiring diagram and technical data sheet are located

in an envelope attached to the left hand side panel on

the inside of the washer.

Pedestal

A pedestal accessory, Model No. APWD15W (White),

APWD15GB (Glacier Blue), APWD15P (Platinum) and

APWD15E (Black), specifically designed for this washer may

be used when elevating the washer for easeof use. Failure to

use accessories certified by the manufacturer could result in

personal injury, property damage or damage to the washer.

REPLACEMENTPARTS

If replacements parts are needed for your washer, contact the

sourcewhere 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 isunpacked. Children might usethem 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.

Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved when all

the Safety and Operating instructions are understood and

practiced asa routine with your laundering tasks.

_Sujetacables

Sujetacables

InstaladOn (Con't)

5. Ponga el extremo del gancho de la tubo de drenaje en la

abertura del dren. Asegure la tubo de drenaje con laatadura

de cables (proporcionada en el paquete del recinto) a la

columna de alimentaciOn, la tuberia de la entrada, la tina

del lavadero, el etc. asique la tubo no se saca de la fuerza

del agua.

6. Enchufe el cable en un tomacorrientes con toma de tierra.

NOTA: Aseg0rese de que la corriente est_ cortada en el

disyuntor/caja de fusibles antes de enchufar elcable

en el tomacorrientes.

7. Encienda la corriente en el disyuntor/caja de fusibles.

8. Lea las Instrucciones para el funcionamiento y la Guia del

propietario incluidas con la lavadora. Contienen informaciOn

valiosa y 0til que le ahorrara tiempo ydinero.

9. Haga funcionar la lavadora durante un ciclo completo.

Compruebe que no haya fugas de agua y que funcione

correctamente.

10.

11.

Sisulavadora no funciona, leala "Lista de comprobaci6n para

evitar el servicio" que seencuentra en laGuia del propietario,

antes de Ilamar al servicio t_cnico.

Guarde estasinstrucciones en un lugar cercano a la lavadora

para poder referirse a eliasen elfuturo.

NOTA: Dentro de la lavadora, en el panel de servicio, se

encuentra un diagrama de cableado.

Pedestal

Un accesorio del pedestal diseh6, N{Jmero de Modelo

APWD 15W (Blanco), APWD 15P(Platino), APWD 15GB

(Azul Glaciar) o APWD 15E(Negro), especificamente para

esta lavadora puede ser utilizado al elevar la lavadora para

lafacilidaddeempleo. Lafaltadeutilizarlosaccesorios

certificados por elfabricante podia dar lugar a dahos corpo-

rales, a dahos materiales, o a daho a la lavadora.

PIEZAS DE REPUESTO

Si necesita piezas de repuesto para su lavadora, acuda al

establecimiento donde lacompr6 Ilameal 1-800-944-9044,ovisite

nuestroweb sitio,www.frigidaire.

com,para ladigan Distribuidor autorizada de laspiezasdeFrigidaire

Iomas cerca posible usted.

IF.__ Deseche la caja de carton y las bolsas de

plastico una vez que haya desembalado la lavadora. Los niflos

podrian usarlas para jugan Las cajas de carton tapadas con

alfombras, colchas u hojas de plastico pueden convertirse en

camaras herm_ticas, causando asfixia. Coloque todos los

materiales en el basurero o evite que los nihos tengan accesoa

ellos. Lasinstrucciones que aparecenen estemanual

y lasdemas guiasincluidas con esta lavadora no pretenden cubrir

todas lascondiciones ysituaciones posibles que pueden ocurrir.

DEBE tenerse sentido com0n y cuidado al instalar, operar y

mantener cualquier electrodom_stico.

Se obtiene el maximo de beneficios y resultados cuando

todas las instrucciones de seguridad y de funcionamiento

son comprendidas y puestas en practica de forma rutinaria

cada vez que se lava la ropa.

COSTILLA DE LA PARADA.

OREJAS DE TUBO DE DRENAJE.

LA ABRAZADERA DEL

" RESORTE PROPORCION6

_\_,\ E _, TUBO.

EMPUJE LA TUBO SOBRE EL

ACOPLADOR PARA

PARARLACOSTILLA.

Quite la tubo de

drenaje de la tina

de la lavadora.

Empuje la tubo sobre el

acoplador del dren en el

alto a la izquierda del

panel de la lavadora

detras hasta que la tubo

entra en contacto

con la COSTILLA de la

PARADA.

\\ \\

Con los alicates, exprima los oidos de la abrazadera del

resorte y coloque la abrazadera asi que los oidos de

abrazadera alinean con y entran en contacto con las orejas

en la de tubo de drenaje. Esto asegura la Iocalizaci6n

apropiada de la abrazadera para prevenir los escapes.

ALINEE LOS OIDOS DE ABRAZADERA DEL RESORTE

CON LAS OREJAS EN LA TUBO.

OREJA$

\'\,

ORIENTE LA TUBO A

DERECHO, A

LA IZQUIERDA, ENCIMA

DE O.ABAJO

SEGUN LO NECESITADO

ANTES

DE COLOCAR LA

ABRAZADE ,RAEN

LA POSICION.

INSTALAION

La nivelaci0n del ruido y de la vibraci6n excesivos de la

lavadora puede ser prevenida correctamente nivelando la

lavadora.

I. Para la instalaci6n derecha libre y con la lavadora en ella

esta la posici6n final, pone un nivel encima de la lavadora.

Ajuste las piernas de nivelaci6n asi que la lavadora es, y

esquina-a-esquina estable de adelante hacia atras y de lado

aladollana. Presioneabajoenesquinasyladosalternosy

si_ntase para el movimiento mas leve. Ajuste la pierna

apropiada asi que la arandela es SOLIDA en el piso en las

cuatro piernas. Guarde la extensi6n de nivelaci6n de la pierna

en un minimo para el mejor funcionamiento de la lavadora.

2. Para las instalaciones del pedestal, vea las instrucciones de

instalaci6n adicionales incluidas con el pedestal.

CONEX!ONES DE LA LAVADORA

1. Deje correr un poco agua de lasIlavesdeagua

caliente yfria para vaciar las lineasy eliminar las

particulas que pueden obstruir las rejillas de las

valvulas de agua.

2. Examine los tubos de entrada de agua para

asegurarsede que lasarandelas de caucho est_n

instaladas en cada extremo.

3. Conecte con cuidado lostubos de entrada a lavalvula

de agua (en la lavadora)CALIENTEcon de salida "H ",

apriete a mano y luego apriete 2/3 de vuelta con unosalicates.

Conecte con cuidado lostubos de entrada a lavalvula de agua

(en la lavadora)FRIAcon de salida "C ", apriete a mano yluego

apriete 2/3 de vuelta con unos alicates.

4. Conecte los extremos del tubo de entrada a las Ilaves de

agua CALIENTE y FRIA apretando bien a mano, y apriete

otros 2/3 de vuelta con losalicates. Abra el agua ycompruebe

que no haya fugas.

NOTA: Utilice solamente lasnuevas mangueras provistas con

_ste dectrodomestico.

ALINEE SIEMPRE LOS OIDOS DE ABRAZADERA

DEL RESORTE

CON LAS OREJAS EN LA TUBO,

UBICA OON DE SU LAVADORA

NO INSTALE SU LAVADORA:

I. En un area expuesta a goteos de qgua o a la

intemperie. Latemperature ambiente nunca debera

estar por debajo de los 60 grados F (15,6 C) para

que su lavadora funcione correctamente.

2. En un area donde estara en contacto con persianas

o cortinas.

3. En un area (garaje o construcciOn similar) donde

haya o se almacene gasolina u otros productos

inflamables (inclusive automOviles).

4. Sobre una alfombra. El piso DEBE ser duro con una

inclinaciOn maxima de I/2 pulgaga por pie (1,27 cm

por cada 30,5 cm). Paraasegurarse de que no existan

vibraciones ni ruidos, puede ser necesario reforzar

el piso.

IMPORTANTE

DESPEJES MINIMOS DE INSTALACION

InstalaciOn en una alcoba: Lados, Parte Trasera, Parte

Superior = 0 cm (0 pulg.)

InstalaciOn en un armario: Lados, Parte Trasera, Parte

Superior = 0 cm (0 pulg.), Parte Delantera = 2.54 corn

(1 pulg.)

Aberturas de ventilaciOn requeridas en la puerta del

armario: Dos rejillas de ventilaciOn cada 387 cm2 (60

pulg/) - 7.6 cm (3 pulg.) desde la parte inferior ysuperior

de la puerta. DESEMPAQUE

1. Corte la caja de carton a Io largo de la linea

punteada al fondo de la caja. Retire la caja de

carton.

2. Usando una manta, cobija o cubierta de cart6n

para proteger el piso, recueste la lavadora sobre

su parte trasera.

3. Retire y conserve la base de plastico del empaque

de envio y su extensi6n que sujeta y va hasta el

tambor de la lavadora.

Empaque

Base de Envio

,1 \

4. Con cuidado, vuelva a colocar la lavadora en posiciOn

vertical y saque la caja.

5. Con cuidado, mueva la lavadora a unos4 pies (122cm)

de su ubicaciOn definitiva.

.Saque Io siguiente de la parte posterior de la lavadora:

• 4 pernos

4 separadores

I abrazaderas de presiOna liberar cordon del

servicio

.Quite los 4 tapOns pequehos del agujero del

paquete de la literatura e instalelos en los agujeros

del panel lateral desocupados por el fijacione de

empaquetado.

NOTA: En caso de que la lavadora tiene que estar

transportada en el futuro, es necesario que vuelva a instalar

la quincalla de lafijaciOn de expediciOn para empedir dahos

a la lavadora durante la expediciOn.

CabJe

EJ_ctrico

Quite:

abrazaderas

de "P'.

4pernos,

4 separadores,

Instalacion el Tubo de Drenaje

La tubo de drenajees campo instalado para permitir la

orientaciOn de la tubo el al izquierdo o derecho, encima o

abajo dependiendo de la IocalizaciOn del dren de la casa.

La tubo seenvia en la tina de la lavadora con la abrazadera

del resorte en lasuspension de latubo del codo yde drenaje

del acoplador instalada en el extremo de la tubo.

DIMENS!ONES PARA LA INSTALACION

23%"

(60.33) l I- 1

Po (cM)

25/8"

(6.67)

m m __

i i i

- LA50 -

22"

(55.88)

255/8"

(65.09)

281/4"

35/8"

(9.21)

33½"

:85.09)

-_- 2½"

,(6.35)

PO(cM)

27"

/ t-.. ¢,_ t-- ,,-3 \

_'_(218. 5Y29"_ "_

O OO

PARTE POSTERIOR

__6¾"

(17.15)

q 23"

(58.42)

27"

(68.58)

q (71.76)

Nota: Para instalaciones de pedestal, yea las instrucciones adicionales de instalaci6n incluidas con el pedestal.

Para instalaciones apiladas, yea las instrucciones adicionales de instalaci6n incluidas en el paquete para apilar (stacking kit)

Para instalaciones debajo de una mesa o base, no se requiere ninguna tapa o cubierta especial.

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