Frigidaire Affinity FAQE7001LB User manual

All about the
Installation
of your Dryer
Important Safety Instructions..............................2-3
Installation Requirements .................................4-10
Installed Dryer Dimensions ..................................11
Installation Instructions..................................12-17
Reversing Door ..............................................18-21
Accessories.........................................................22
Español ..............................................................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
137112200C (1004)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 Na-• tional 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, or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000.
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 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 pos-• sible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.• Save these instructions for future reference.
Pre-Installation Requirements
Tools and materials needed for installation:
Adjustable pliers• Phillips, straight, & square bit• screwdrivers
Adjustable wrench• Pipe wrench for gas supply (gas• dryer)
LP-resistant thread tape (for natu-• ral 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)• ½ NPT union flare adapters (x2)• and flexible gas supply line (gas
dryer)
Metal foil tape (not duct tape)•
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.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
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.
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
flame
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 Checklist
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
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:

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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.
3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or 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.
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.
4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
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.
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R) 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)
ÍNOTE
Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-
installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).
IMPORTANT
This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was manufactured for sale in Canada. 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.
ÍNOTE
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.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Gas supply requirements
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, 60 Hz, 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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1Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).
2The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
pipe.
3If 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.
4The gas supply line MUST have an individual
shutoff valve.
5A 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.
6The 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).
7The 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).
8Connections for the gas supply must comply with
the Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances,
ANSI Z21.24.
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.

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Exhaust system requirements
Use only 4 inch (102 mm) 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.
Correct Incorrect
Correct Incorrect
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.
The following are specific requirements for
proper and safe operation of your dryer.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive
drying times and fire hazards.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible 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.

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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.
Exhaust system requirements, continued
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Number of 90° turns
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4” (102mm) Rigid Metal Duct
VENT HOOD TYPE
(Preferred)
4”
(10.2cm) louvered 2.5” (6.35cm)
0 64 ft. (19.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m)
1 52 ft. (15.9 m) 40 ft. (12.2 m)
2 44 ft. (13.5 m) 32 ft. (9.8 m)
3 32 ft. (9.8 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m)
4 28 ft. (9.5 m) 16 ft. (4.9 m)
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.
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 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.
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 duct
tape. All male duct pipe fittings MUST be installed
downstream with the flow of air.
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.

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See also CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS on the next page.
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.
Exhaust system requirements, continued
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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:
1Connect an inclined or digital manometer between
the dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the
dryer.
2Set the dryer timer and temperature to air fluff
(cool down) and start the dryer.
3Read the measurement on the manometer.
4The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher
than 0.75 inches of water column. If the
system back pressure is less than 0.75 inches of
water column, the system is acceptable. If the
manometer reading is higher than .075 inches of
water column, the system is too restrictive and the
installation is unacceptable.
Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is
acceptable, certain extenuating circumstances could
affect the performance of the dryer:
Only the 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.
ÍNOTE
Use of 90° quick-turn elbow required to meet minimum
installation depth of free-standing dryer:
Straight back venting allows for 0” (0 cm) installation.• Venting right with 90° elbow allows for 0.75” (2 cm)• installation.
Venting downward with 90° elbow allows for 0.75” (2• cm) installation.
Venting left with short, straight adapter and 90°• elbow allows for 3.75” (9.5 cm) installation.
Venting upward with short, straight adapter and 90°• elbow allows for 4” (10.5 cm) installation.
Install male fittings in correct direction:
CORRECT INCORRECT

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Clearance requirements
Manufactured or mobile home installation
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
1Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured
Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard
for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24,
HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSAZ240 MH.
2Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not
beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting
that will not support combustion. Metal ducting
must be 4 inches (10.16 cm) in diameter with no
obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred.
3If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area
beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust
system MUST terminate outside the enclosure with
the termination securely fastened to the mobile
home structure.
4Refer to previous sections in this guide for other
important exhaust venting system requirements.
5When 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.
6Installer MUST anchor this (1) dryer or (2) dryer
mounted on pedestal to the floor with approved
Mobile Home Installation Kit - P/N 137067200.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER:
1In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions.
2In an area where it will come in contact with
curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct
the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
3On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum
slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm).
WARNING
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.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Clearance requirements, continued
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a
Under-
Counter 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a
Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.54 cm)
0”
(0cm)
0”
(0cm)
1”
(2.54cm)
0”
(0cm)
For other than straight back venting, a quick-turn* 90° dryer vent elbow (vented right or down in free-
standing dryer or right on pedestal-mounted dryer)
must be installed to achieve 0” (0 cm) installation.
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3”
(7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3”
(7.6cm)
closet door
Installation in a Recess or Closet
1A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or
closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors.
2No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in
the same closet as the gas dryer.
3Your dryer needs the space around it for proper
ventilation.
DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door.
4Closet door ventilation required: A minimum
of 120 square inches (774.2 cm²) of opening,
equally divided at the top and bottom of the
door, is required. Openings should be located 3
inches (7.6 cm) 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.
ÍNOTE
To achieve an installation with 0” (0 cm) clearance
for the back of the dryer (for other than straight back
venting), a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow must be
installed as described previously in this manual.