Frigidaire ATF8000FE Installation Instructions - Page 4

Location Of Your Washer, Unpacking

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LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER: 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below 60 ° F (15.6 ° 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 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 (1.27 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 closet: Sides, Rear = 0 in. (0 cm) Top = 0 in. (0 cm) When installed in closet: Front = 1 in. (2.54 cm) Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered 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 save the styrofoam base and shipping plug. Base Shipping Plug

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LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1.
In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below 60 ° F
(15.6 ° 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 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 (1.27 cm per 30.5 cm). To ensure vibration or
movement does not occur, reinforcement of the floor may be necessary.
IMPOR
T
ANT
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 = 1 in. (2.54 cm)
Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered openings each 60 in
2
(387 cm
2
), 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 save the styrofoam base and shipping plug.
Base
Shipping
Plug