Unpacking; Installation - Frigidaire CTF140FS0 Notice D'installation

UNPACKING

1. Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line along the base
of the unit.
2. While in the carton carefully lay the washer on its back side.
3. Removethe styrofoam base.
4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position and remove
the carton.
5. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet
(122cm) of the final location.
6. Remove the following from the back side of the washer:
3 bolts,
3 yellow
plastic spacers,
2 or 3 metal
"P" clamps.
7. Remove the service panel from the front of the washer.
8. Remove the 4 nuts and 6 large washers that attach the 2 yellow
shipping braces to the drum and the base. Lift up on the drum
and remove the braces (a yellow ribbon surrounds the items to
be removed). These braces must be removed toallow
power supply cord to be released from the shipping ring.
9. Remove the large styrofoam block located under the drum.
Lift up on the drum, tilt the base of the foam block inwards
toward the rear of the washer until free, then pull it out.
10.Remove and discard the yellow ribbon and label from the
front of the washer.
11.From the rear of the washer, carefully pull out the power
supply cord through the hole in the backsheet.
12.Replace the service panel and screws.
NOTE:If the washer is to be transported at a later date, the shipping
support hardware must be reinstalled to prevent shipping damage.
1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets
to flush the water lines and remove particles that
might clog up the water valve screens.
2. Remove the inlet hoses and rubber washers from
the plastic bag and install the rubber washers in
each end of the inlet hoses.
3. Carefully connect the inlet hose marked "HOT" to the outside
"H" outlet of the water valve. Tighten by hand, then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers. Carefully connect the other inlet
hose to the inside "C" outlet of the water valve. Tighten by
hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not
crossthread or over-tighten these connections.
BOLT
4. Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and COLD water
SPACER
faucets tightly by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with
pliers. Turn the water on and check for leaks.
"P" CLAMP
5. On machines equipped with drain pump, form
a U shape on the end of the drain hose, with
the hose pointed toward the drain.
NOTE: If the drain hose is placed in a standpipe
without forming a U shape, a siphoning action
the
could occur. There must be an air gap around
the drain hose. A snug hose fit can also cause
a siphoning action.
6. Carefully move the washer to its final location.
NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door
to lift washer.
7. With the washer in its final position, place a level on top of
the washer. Adjust the front leveling legs up or down to ensure
the washer is resting solid. Turn the lock nuts oneach leg up
towards the base of the washer and snug with a wrench.
NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a
minimum to prevent excessive vibration. The
farther out the legs are extended the more the
washer will vibrate. Rear leg adjustments are
also accessible through the front service panel.
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INSTALLATION