FRIGIDAIRE 137111500B User Manual
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The dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug
1.
for your protection against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
2.
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed
electrician.
DO NOT cut or remove ground prong from the plug.
Grounding type
Grounding type
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wall receptacl
ll receptacle
Po
Power cord with
wer cord with
3-prong
3-prong gr
grounded plug
ounded plug
Do not,
Do not, under
under
an
any cir
y circumstances,
cumstances,
cut,
cut, remo
remove
ve,
or b
or bypass th
ypass the
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grounding pr
ounding prong.
ong.
Grounding requirements - Gas dryer (USA and Canada)
Gas connection
Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the
1.
dryer.
Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or approved
2.
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 liquefi ed gases on all pipe connections.
Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to allow gas
3.
to fl ow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to
move through the gas line.
All connections must be wrench-tightened
Flare
Union
Flare
Union
GAS FLOW
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Closed
Open
Flexible
Connector
Inlet Pipe on
Back of Dryer
e
l
p
p
i
N
Shutoff Valve -
Open position
to dr
yer
from gas supply
Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a
4.
manometer is not available, test all connections by
brushing on a soapy water solution.
10
- EXPLOSION HAZARD - NEVER test for gas
leaks with an open fl ame.
The supply line must be equipped with an ap-
proved 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.
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 qualifi ed gas technician.