| INSTALLATION | Models equipped with gravity drain: Run the machine's drain |
1. Run some water from the hot and cold | hose into an oversized floor drain or drain trough. The entire | |
| faucets to flush the water lines and remove | length of the drain hose must be below the drain outlet on the |
| particles that might clog up the water valve | machine. |
| screens. |
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2. Remove the inlet hoses and rubber washers |
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| from the plastic bag and install the rubber |
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| washers in each end of the inlet hoses. |
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3. | (90° elbow end) Carefully connect the inlet hose marked "HOT" |
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| to the outside "H" outlet of the water valve. Tighten by hand, |
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| then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Carefully connect the |
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| other inlet hose to the inside "C" outlet of the water valve. Tighten |
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| by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not |
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| crossthread or |
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4. | Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and |
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| COLD water faucets tightly by hand, then tighten |
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| another 2/3 turn with pliers. Turn the water on |
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| and check for leaks. | NOTE: The drain pipe or floor drain, into which the drain hose is |
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5. On machines equipped with drain pump, form a | placed, MUST be at least 1/2 inch larger in diameter | |
| U shape on the end of the drain hose, with the | than the drain hose. This will insure that the sewer line |
| hose pointed toward the drain. | cannot back up into the washing machine. |
| NOTE: If the drain hose is placed in a standpipe | 8. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. |
| without forming a U shape, a siphoning action | NOTE: Check to ensure the power is off at the circuit breaker/ |
| could occur. There must be an air gap around the | |
| drain hose. A snug hose fit can also cause a | fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet. |
| siphoning action. | 9. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box. |
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6.On machines equipped with gravity
drain, connect one end of the drain | 10. Be sure you have read the "Important Safety Instructions" on | |
hose to the drain outlet of the | pages | |
machine, using the provided clamp. | 11. Run the washer through a complete cycle. Check | |
| for water leaks and proper operation. | |
7. Carefully move the washer | 12. Keep these instructions for future reference. | |
to its final location. | ||
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NOTE: A wiring diagram is located inside the washer on the
NOTE: Do not use the service panel. dispenser drawer or door
to lift washer.
8. With the washer in its final |
| REPLACEMENT PARTS | |
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position, place a level on top |
| If replacements parts are needed for your washer, contact the | |
of the washer. Adjust the front |
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| source where you purchased your washer, call | ||
leveling legs up or down to |
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| visit our website, www.frigidaire.com, for the Frigidaire Company | ||
ensure the washer is resting |
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| Authorized Parts Distributor nearest you. | ||
solid. Turn the lock nuts on |
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each leg up towards the base |
| Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the | |
of the washer and snug |
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| washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons | ||
with a wrench. |
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| covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight | ||
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NOTE: Keep the leg |
| chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage | |
| container or make materials inaccessible to children. | ||
extension at a minimum to |
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prevent excessive vibration. | Cable | The instructions in this manual and all other | |
The farther out the legs are | |||
Tie | literature included with this washer are not meant to cover every | ||
extended the more the | |||
| possible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice | ||
washer will vibrate. |
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| and caution MUST be applied when installing,operating and | ||
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Rear leg adjustments are also |
| maintaining any appliance. | |
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accessible through the front |
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service panel. |
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9. Models equipped with drain |
| Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved when all the Safety | |
| and Operating instructions are understood and practiced as a | ||
pump: Place the formed end of | Cable | ||
routine with your laundering tasks. | |||
the drain hose in a laundry tub | Tie |
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or a standpipe and secure with |
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the cable tie provided in the |
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enclosure package. |
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