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USER MANUAL FFRG4120S FRIGIDAIRE

Important Safety Instructions 2-3

Installation Requirements 4-10

Installation Instructions 11-14

Reversing Door 15-16

Accessories 17

Notes 18

Francais 19

Espanol . xx

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WARNING

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.

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WARNING - RISK OF FIRE

Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:

  • Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer 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.
  • Clothes dryer installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
  • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
  • 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, or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1.
  • 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/NFPA 54, or in Canada, thw Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1-2000. An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.83 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
  • The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME USE only. This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc.
  • Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic or flexible foil venting material. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
  • 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.
  • The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer 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.

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CAUTION

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Tools and materials needed for installation:

  • Adjustable pliers
  • Phillips & straight bit screwdrivers
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Pipe wrench for gas supply (gas dryer)
  • LP-resistant thread tape (for natural gas or LP supply, gas dryer)
    Carpenter's level
  • External vent hood

4-inch (102 mm), rigid metal or semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work
- 3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit (electric dryer)
- 4 in. (102 mm) clamp
Gas line shutoff valve (gas dryer)
- 1/2 NPT union flare adapters (x2) and flexible gas supply line (gas dryer)
Metal foil tape (not duct tape)

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this dryer.

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:

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.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

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Installation Checklist

Exhaust Venting

Free-flowing, clear of lint buildup
4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid ducting of minimal length and turns
NO foil or plastic venting material
Approved vent hood exhausted to outdoors

Leveling

Dryer is level, side-to-side and front-to-back
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Gas Supply (Gas Dryer)

Manual shutoff valve present in supply
All connections sealed with approved sealer and wrench tight
Conversion kit for LP system
Gas supply turned on
No leaks present at all connections - check with soapy water, NEVER check with fl ame

240v Electric Supply (Electric Dryer)

Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R service cord with all screws tight on terminal block
Approved strain relief installed
- Terminal access cover installed before initial operation

Door Reversal

Follow detailed instructions in this guide
Test hinge and latch for function

Electrical Power

House power turned on
Dryer plugged in

Final Checks

Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide read thoroughly
Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle starts
Registration card sent in

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical system requirements

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NOTE

Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer 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.

Electrical requirements for electric dryer

CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. Use separately fused circuits for washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.

POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

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NOTE

A 120/208 volt, single phase, 60Hz Alternating Current supply may be used on dryers marked for use on the rating plate.

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IMPORTANT

This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was manufactured for sale in Canada.

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral link is prohibited for: (1) new branch circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.

3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

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3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)

The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For 3-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See "Grounding requirements" in Electrical Installation section.

4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

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4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)

The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For 4-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.

NOTE

Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 14-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See "Grounding requirements" in Electrical Installation section.

Electrical requirements for gas dryer

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, 60Hz , Alternating Current.

POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is equipped with a 120 volt 3-wire power cord.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See "Grounding requirements" in Electrical Installation section.

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Gas supply requirements

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WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks. Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plastic-coated brass piping for gas supply.

1 Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).
2 The gas supply line should be 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 installed in accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

5 A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.
6 The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
7 The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
8 Connections for the gas supply must comply with the Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24.

Exhaust system requirements

Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter (minimum) rigid or fl exible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction.

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WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive drying times and fire hazards.

The following are specific requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer.

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WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Do not install a clothes dryer with fl exible plastic or metal foil venting materials. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct. Also, ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.

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WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

  • Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
  • Do not install a booster fan in dryer exhaust duct.
  • Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust system requirements, continued

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WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

A clothes dryer must be exhausted outdoors. Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space or any concealed space of a building. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fi ne lint will be expelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create a health and fire hazard.

The dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the surrounding area.

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WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

  • 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.
  • Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system, or use any screws, rivets or other fasteners that extend into the duct to assemble the exhaust system. Lint can become caught in the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging the duct work and creating a fire hazard as well as increasing drying times. Use an approved vent hood to terminate the duct outdoors, and seal all joints with metal foil duct tape. All male duct pipe fittings must be installed downstream with the flow of air.

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WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows allowed in the "MAXIMUM LENGTH" charts can cause an accumulation of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system could create a fire hazard, as well as increase drying times.

Number of 90° turnsMAXIMUM LENGTH of 4" (10.2 cm) Rigid Metal Duct
VENT HOOD TYPE
(Preferred)
4" (10.2 cm) louvered2.5" (6.4 cm)
090 ft. (27.4 m) 60 ft. (18.3 m)
160 ft. (15.9 m) 45 ft. (13.7 m)
245 ft. (13.7 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m)
335 ft. (10.7 m) 25 ft. (7.6 m)

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WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

  • Do not install flexible plastic or flexible foil venting material.
    If installing semi-rigid venting, do not exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m) duct length.

Exhaust Direction

Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing a quick-turn 90^ dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust outlet of dryer. Dryer vent elbows are available through your local parts distributor or hardware store.

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See also Clearance Requirements on the next page.

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NOTE

Use of 90^ quick-turn elbow is required to meet minimum installation depth of freestanding dryer.

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Exhaust system requirements, continued

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WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the floor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire or burns.

In installations where the exhaust system is not described in the charts, the following method must be used to determine if the exhaust system is acceptable:

1 Connect an inclined or digital manometer between the dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the dryer.
2 Set the dryer timer and temperature to Air Dry and start the dryer.
3 Read the measurement on the manometer.
4 The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher than 0.83 inches of water column. If the system back pressure is less than 0.83 inches of water column, the system is acceptable. If the manometer reading is higher than 0.83 inches of water column, the system is too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable.

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Install male fittings in correct direction:
CORRECT

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INCORRECT

Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable, certain extenuating circumstances could affect the performance of the dryer:

Only rigid metal duct work should be used.
- Venting vertically through a roof may expose the exhaust system to down drafts causing an increase in vent restriction.
- Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area may cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint.
- Compression or crimping of the exhaust system will cause an increase in vent restriction.
- The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with normal usage. The more the dryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Clearance requirements

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IMPORTANT

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER:

1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions.
2 In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
3 On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm).

Installation in a Recess or Closet

1 A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors.
2 No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as the gas dryer.
3 Your dryer needs the space around it for proper ventilation.

DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door.

4 Closet door ventilation required: A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2cm^2) of opening, equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches (7.6cm) from bottom and top of door. 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.

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove1" (2.5 cm)6" (15.2 cm)24" (61 cm)n/a
Closet1" (2.5 cm)6" (15.2 cm)24" (61 cm)2" (5.1 cm)

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closet door

Dryer Dimensions

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1Power supply cord length on electric Canadian dryer approximately 59 inches (150 cm). 2Power supply cord length on gas dryer approximately 67 inches (170 cm).

Electrical installation

The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a fire hazard.

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WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

  • This appliance MUST be properly grounded. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding.
  • Do not use an extension cord with this dryer. Some extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate the dryer within reach of the receptacle for the length power cord to be purchased, allowing some slack in the cord. Refer to the pre-installation requirements in this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased.

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WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

A U.L.-approved strain relief must be installed onto power cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement of the cord, 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.

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NOTE

Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than dryers operating on 240 volt power supply.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (USA)

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WARNING

Improper grounding of the dryer may cause serious injury or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

1 The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.
2 After you purchase and install a 3 wire or 4 wire power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug that matches you wiring system,

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. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

3 DO NOT modify the plug you've installed on this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For a permanently connected dryer:

1 The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (Canada)

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WARNING

Improper grounding of the dryer may cause serious injury or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

1 The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.

2 Since your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
3 DO NOT modify the plug provided with this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.

Grounding requirements - Gas dryer (USA and Canada)

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Grounding type wall receptacle

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WARNING

Improper grounding of the dryer may cause serious injury or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

1 The dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
2 The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
3 DO NOT modify the plug provided with this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 3 wire cord

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3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)

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WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death.

1 Turn off power supply to outlet.
2 Remove the screw securing the terminal block access cover in the upper corner on the back of the dryer.
3 Install a UL-approved strain relief according to the power cord/strain relief manufacturer's instructions in the power cord entry hole below the access panel. At this time, the strain relief should be loosely in place.
4 Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30 amp. power cord, NEMA 10-30 type SRDT, through the strain relief opening.
5 Attach the power cord neutral (center wire) conductor to the SILVER colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.
6 Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the outer, BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screws securely.

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WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections.

7 Follow manufacturer's guidelines for firmly securing the strain relief and power cord.
8 Reinstall the terminal block cover.

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IMPORTANT

If moving dryer from a 4-wire system and installing it in a 3-wire system, move the internal ground from the center terminal back to the GREEN screw next to the terminal block.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 4 wire cord

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4-wire receptacle NEMA type 14-30R)

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WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death.

1 Turn off power supply to outlet.
2 Remove the screw securing the terminal block access cover in the upper corner on the back of the dryer.
3 Install a UL-approved strain relief according to the power cord/strain relief manufacturer's instructions in the power cord entry hole below the access panel. At this time, the strain relief should be loosely in place.
4 Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30 amp. power cord, NEMA 14-30 type ST or SRDT, through the strain relief.
5 Disconnect the internal (WHITE) dryer harness ground wire from the (GREEN) ground screw next to the terminal block.
6 Attach the ground (GREEN) power cord wire to the cabinet with the ground (GREEN) screw. Tighten the screw securely.
7 Move the internal dryer harness ground (WHITE) wire to the terminal block and attach it along with the neutral (WHITE) power cord wire conductor to the center, SILVER colored terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.
8 Attach the RED and BLACK power cord conductors to the outer, BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screws securely.

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WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections.

9 Follow manufacturer's guidelines for firmly securing the strain relief and power cord.
10 Reinstall the terminal block cover.

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Gas connection

1 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service without converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must be installed by a quali ed gas technician.
2 Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection. Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe connections.

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IMPORTANT

The supply line must be equipped with an approved manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the same room as the dryer and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access to the gas shutoff valve.

3 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to allow gas to flow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line.

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4 Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a manometer is not available, test all connections by brushing on a soapy water solution.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

NEVER test for gas leaks with an open flame.

IMPORTANT

Installation to the gas service must follow local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NEPA 54 or in Canada, CSA B149.1.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

General installation

1 Connect the exhaust duct to the outside exhaust system. Use of a 4" (102 mm) clamp (item A) is recommended to connect the dryer to the exhaust vent system. Use metal foil tape to seal all other joints.
2 Use a carpenter's level to level your dryer front-to-back and side-to-side.
3 Use adjustable pliers to adjust the leveling legs so the dryer is level front-to-rear and side-to-side, and stable corner-to-corner.
4 Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel for the slightest movement. Adjust the appropriate leg(s) so the dryer sits solidly on the floor on ALL four legs. Keep the leveling leg extension at a minimum for best performance of the dryer.

IMPORTANT

Be sure the power is off at a circuit breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.

5 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

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6 Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box.
7 Read the Use & Care Guide provided with the dryer. It contains valuable and helpful information that will save you time and money.
8 If you have any questions during initial operation, please review the "Avoid Service Checklist" in your Use & Care Guide before calling for service.
9 Place these instructions in a location near the dryer for future reference.

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Your dryer is designed so the door swing may be reversed at any time without additional parts. Conversion is accomplished by transferring hinges and door strike to the opposite sides of the cabinet.

1 Be sure you have adequate swing area before reversing door.
2 You will need a screw driver with a Phillips bit.
3 Protect flat work surface, such as top of dryer or floor near dryer, with a soft cloth or towel.
4 Be sure dryer is unplugged from power source!

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death.

Tools needed:

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Screwdriver with Phillips bit

1 Open the door and begin removing the four screws that attach the hinge to the front panel door opening. Start by only removing one screw per hinge. Then only loosen the two remaining screws while firmly holding the door to prevent damage to hinge, front panel or door. After the remaining screws are loosened, continue to remove all.

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2 Place door on a towel (front side down) to prevent scratches to paint. Remove all screws on all edges of door.

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3 Separate inner door from outer door and rotate outer door 180 degrees.

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4 Reinsert inner door to outer door and re-install hinges and all screws removed earlier.

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REVERSING DOOR

5 Remove the striker plate and the latch plate from the front panel.

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6 Reinstall each plate in the opposite position with the same screws removed in previous step.

7 Grasping fi rmly the top of the door, position the door near the door opening and align the top hinge hole to the top hole in the front panel door opening. Attach the upper hinge to the front panel with one screw. Once the fi rst screw is started, attach the second screw to the lower hinge. Once both screws are tightened, install the remaining two screws.

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8 Close the door and test operation of hinge, strike and latch.

LP CONVERSION KIT

P/N HA004

Gas dryers intended for use in a location supplied with LP must use a conversion kit prior to installation.

UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH

P/N 137019200

A UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH is available to aid in dryer/washer/pedestal feet adjustment.

TOUCH UP PAINT PENS*

Classic White Touch Up Pen - P/N 5304468812

  • Other colors may be available. Contact the source where you purchased your dryer.

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CAUTION

Failure to use accessories manufactured by (or approved by) the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the dryer.

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Replacement parts:

If replacements parts are needed for your dryer, contact the source where you purchased your dryer or refer to your Use and Care Guide for more information.

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WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

Tout à propos de

Installation

de votre Séchese

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhaust system requirements, continued

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AVERTISSEMENT

RI SQUE D'EXPLOSI ON

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Install male fittings in correct direction:
CORRECT

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INCORRECT

Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death.

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Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:

Electrical system requirements

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Brand : FRIGIDAIRE

Model : FFRG4120S

Category : Washing machine