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P/N  134306200 (0310)

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Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure
the dryer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the Dryer after installation for future
reference.

NOTE: The electrical service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

NOTE: The gas service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

NOTE: The Dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1  or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 (latest editions) for HOME
USE only
. This Dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beauty salons, etc.

Pre-Installation Requirements................................ 2

Electrical Requirements........................................ 2

Exhaust System Requirements............................ 3-4

Gas Supply Requirements..................................... 4

Location of Your Dryer..........................................4-5

Mobile Home Installation....................................... 6

Rough-In Dimensions.......................................... 6-7

Unpacking........................................................... 7

Reversing Door Swing........................................... 7

Electrical Installation............................................. 8

Grounding Requirements....................................... 8

Electrical Connections—3-wire.............................. 9

Electrical Connections—4-wire.............................. 9

Gas Connection................................................... 10

General Installation.............................................. 10

Replacement Parts.............................................. 10

Installation

Instructions

Gas &

Electric

Dryer

Frigidaire

www.frigidaire.com

Summary of Contents for Electric Dryer

Page 1: ...n of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NOTE The Dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21 5 1 or ANSI UL 2158 CAN CSA C22 2 latest editions for HOME USE only This Dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beauty salons etc Pre Installation Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements 2 Exhaust System Requirements 3 4 Gas Supply Requirements 4 Location of Your Dryer 4 5 Mob...

Page 2: ...ctors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers See ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS for additional instructions OUTLET RECEPTACLE NEMA 10 30R 3 wire receptacle or NEMA 14 30R 4 wire receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position GAS Dryer CIRCUIT Individual 15 amp branch circuit fused with a 15 amp maximu...

Page 3: ... dwelling Do not allow combustible materials for example clothing draperies curtains paper to come in contact with exhaust system The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney a wall a ceiling or any concealed space of a building which can accumulate lint resulting in a fire hazard Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows allowed in the MAXIMUM LENGTH charts can cause an accumulation...

Page 4: ... cm 3 3 4 9 5 cm 2 The gas supply line should be of 1 2 inch 1 27 cm pipe 3 If codes allow flexible metal tubing may be used to connect your dryer to the gas supply line The tubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plastic coated brass 4 The gas supply line MUST have an individual shutoff valve 5 A 1 8 inch 0 32 cm N P T plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection MUST be installe...

Page 5: ...quare centimeters 3 inches 7 6 cm from bottom and top of door NOTE Under counter and stack models 0 inches 0 cm for sides rear and top This dryer MUST be exhausted outdoors 5 The following illustrations show minimum clearance dimensions for proper operation in a recess or closet installation CLOSET DOOR 60 sq inches 387 1 sq cm 15 38 1 cm 0 0 cm 60 sq inches 387 1 sq cm 1 2 54 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 0 0...

Page 6: ...st system MUST terminate outside the enclosure with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure 3 When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home a provision must be made for outside make up air This provision is to be not less than twice the area of the dryer exhaust outlet 4 This dryer MUST be fastened to the floor Mobile Home Installation Kit No 346764 is available from your d...

Page 7: ... the plugs Be careful not to scratch the paint 2 Remove the four screws that secure the door hinges to the dryer front panel see below NOTE Remove one screw from each of the two hinges first Hold the door firmly before removing the last two screws 3 Rotate the door 180 and reinstall the door hinges to the dryer front panel with the four screws 4 Install the four hinge hole plugs in the open screw ...

Page 8: ...resulting in electrical shock Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with a copper wired power cord and plug or vice versa A chemical reaction occurs between copper and aluminum and can cause electrical shorts The proper wiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cord with a copper wired receptacle NOTE Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than operating on 2...

Page 9: ...e the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner 2 Install a U L approved strain relief into the power cord entry hole of the mounting bracket Finger tighten the nut only at this time 3 Thread a U L approved 30 amp power cord NEMA 10 30 type SRDT through the strain relief 4 Attach the power cord neutral cente...

Page 10: ...able vapors Also see that nothing such as boxes clothing etc obstructs the flow of combustion and ventilation air 5 Run the dryer through a cycle check for proper operation NOTE On gas dryers before the burner will light it is necessary for the gas line to be bled of air If the burner does not light within 45 seconds the first time the dryer is turned on the safety switch will shut the burner off ...

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