Frigidaire GLEQ2152EE Installation Instructions - Page 2

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Materials Required for Installation: 1. Phillips head screwdriver. 2. Channel-lock adjustable pliers. 3. Carpenter's level. 4. Flat or straight blade screwdriver. 5. Duct tape. 6. Rigid or flexible metal 4 inch (10.2 cm) duct. 7. Vent hood. 8. Pipe thread sealer (Gas). 9. Plastic knife. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC Dryer CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. Use separately fused circuits for washers and dryers, and 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. POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT - 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. WARNING - Risk of Shock. Appliance grounded to neutral conductor through a link. 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, (1) disconnect the link from the neutral, (2) use grounding terminal or lead to ground appliance in accordance with local codes and (3) connect neutral terminal or lead to branch circuit neutral in usual manner (if the appliance is to be connected by means of a cord kit, use 4-conductor cord for this purpose). USE COPPER CONDUCTOR ONLY. The dryer MUST employ a 4conductor 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. See ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM. (Canada - 4-wire power supply cord is installed on dryer.) OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position. (Canada - NEMA 14-30R receptacle.) NEMA 10-30R NEMA 14-30R GAS Dryer CIRCUIT - Individual 15 amp. branch circuit fused with a 15 amp. maximum time delay fuse or circuit breaker. POWER SUPPLY - 3 wire, 120 volt single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current. POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is equipped with a 120 volt 3-wire power cord. NOTE: Do not under any circumstances remove grounding prong from plug. EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Use only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid or flexible 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. The following are specific requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive drying times and fire hazards. Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the dryer. Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust system and create a fire hazard and restrict air flow. Restricted air flow will increase dryer times. If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or flexible metal duct. Ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct. - Risk of Fire - A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine 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. 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 of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system could create a fire hazard, as well as increase drying times. Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system, nor use any screws or rivets 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 duct tape. All male duct pipe fittings MUST be installed downstream with the flow of air. Explosion 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. Number of 90° Turns MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4" (10.2 cm) Dia. Rigid Metal Duct VENT HOOD TYPE (Preferred) Louvered 4" (10.2 cm) 0 60 ft. (18.28 m) 1 52 ft. (15.84 m) 2 44 ft. (13.41 m) 3 32 ft. (9.75 m) 2½" (6.35 cm) 48 ft.(14.63 m) 40 ft.(12.19 m) 32 ft. (9.75 m) 24 ft. (7.31 m) 4 Number of 90° Turns 28 ft. (8.53 m) 16 ft. (4.87 m) MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4" (10.2 cm) Dia. Flexible Metal Duct VENT HOOD TYPE (Preferred) Louvered GROUNDING PRONG 0 1 2 3 2 4" (10.2 cm) 30 ft. (9.14 m) 2½" (6.35 cm) 18 ft. (5.49 m) 22 ft. (6.71 m) 14 ft. (4.27 m) 14 ft. (4.27 m) 10 ft. (3.05 m) NOT RECOMMENDED Printed in U.S.A.