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Introduction .......................................................2
Important Safety Information ....................3
Features ..............................................................8
Pre-Installation Requirements ....................9
Installation ....................................................... 18
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Controls And Settings ................................ 28
Operating Instructions ............................... 35
Stain Removal Guide...................................40
Care And Cleaning ....................................... 42
Troubleshooting .......................................... 45
Limited Warranty ......................................... 52
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions ....... 35 Features ..............8 Stain Removal Guide........40 Pre-Installation Requirements ....9 Care and Cleaning ........42 Installation ............18 Troubleshooting .......... 45 Accessories and Replacement Parts ..27 Limited Warranty ......... 52 A11271206 (March 2021) Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
- Page 2 Welcome to our Model Number Serial Number Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the Purchase Date beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the Use &...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING FIRE or explosion hazard Failure to follow safety warning exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Recognize safety symbols, WARNING words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are Please read all instructions before using labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION this laundry center. based on the risk type as described below: Definitions This Use &...
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • DO NOT dry articles containing rubber, WARNING - risk of fire plastic or similar materials such as bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, and pillows To reduce the risk of fire, electrical that may melt or burn.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Protect children • To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the electrical • DO NOT allow children to play power cord of a gas dryer must be on or in the laundry center. Close plugged into a properly grounded supervision of children is necessary and polarized 3-prong outlet.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Prevent injury and damage to the heavy loads on top. The laundry appliance center is not meant to support To prevent serious personal injury and weight. damage to the laundry center: • To reduce the risk of electric shock, •...
- Page 8 FEATURES Dryer Washer 1. Washer Controls 3. Washer Lid Lock Location 2. Dryer Controls 4. Leveling Leg...
- Page 9 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Installation Checklist Shipping hardware Gas supply (Gas Dryer) ‰ Foam shipping restraint (inside ‰ Manual shutoff valve present in supply wash tub) removed and stored ‰ All connections sealed with ‰ Foam shipping support (underneath approved sealer and wrench tight appliance) removed and stored ‰...
- Page 10 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical system Grounding type wall receptacle requirements Do not, under any circumstances, NOTE cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. 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...
- Page 11 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical requirements for Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in the absence of local laundry center with gas dryer codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition). WARNING 2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) pipe.
- Page 12 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Drain system requirements WARNING Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per minute. FIRE HAZARD Failure to follow these instructions can create 2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. excessive drying times and fire hazards. (3.18 cm) minimum. 3.
- Page 13 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS WARNING WARNING FIRE HAZARD FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer must be exhausted Failure to follow safety warnings outdoors. DO NOT exhaust dryer into exactly could result in serious injury, a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a death, or property damage.
- Page 14 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS In installations where the exhaust MAXIMUM LENGTH system is not described in the charts, of 4” (102 mm) Rigid Metal Duct the following method must be used LONG VENT MODELS ONLY FLCE7523AW to determine if the exhaust system is VENT HOOD TYPE acceptable: Connect an inclined or digital...
- Page 15 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Manufactured or mobile • The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a minimum of home installation every 18 months with normal usage. The more the dryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaust Installation MUST conform to current system and vent hood for proper Manufactured Home Construction &...
- Page 16 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Ventilation Examples Installation in a recess or closet A dryer installed in a recess or closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors. 2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same recess or closet as a gas dryer. 120 sq.
- Page 17 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Clearance requirements WARNING MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm) EXPLOSION HAZARD SIDES REAR FRONT DO NOT install the laundry center where gasoline or other flammables are kept or Alcove/ 0" 0" 0" stored. If the laundry center is installed Open recess (0 cm)
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Laundry center dimensions Front view gas supply pipe on rear 17.6" of gas unit (45 cm) 9.4" (24 cm) 5.5" 77" (14 cm) (196.5 cm) 4 in. (102 mm) exhaust vent power cord on rear of unit attachment drain location on water supply hose-...
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Unpacking instructions 4. Carefully lower the laundry center to an upright position and remove the tape holding the lid shut. Remove the IMPORTANT foam tub block, all foam inserts, and other tub contents. To prevent vibration, possible machine damage and maximize performance, the following steps must be completed.
- Page 20 INSTALLATION Connecting the gas Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas Shutoff Valve - Open position service without converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must be installed by a qualified gas technician.
- Page 21 INSTALLATION Grounding the electric dryer (USA) WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • A U.L.-approved strain relief must Improper grounding of the laundry be installed onto power cord. If the center may cause serious injury or strain relief is not attached, the cord death.
- Page 22 INSTALLATION For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: 2. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly The laundry center MUST be installed and grounded in grounded. In the event of a accordance with all local codes malfunction or breakdown, and ordinances.
- Page 23 INSTALLATION 6. Attach the remaining two power Turn off power supply to outlet. cord outer conductors to the outer, 2. Remove the screw securing the BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block access cover on the terminal block. Tighten both screws back of the dryer.
- Page 24 INSTALLATION 8. Attach the RED and BLACK power 3. Press down on alternate cord conductors to the outer, BRASS corners and colored terminals on the terminal sides and block. Tighten both screws securely. feel for the slightest BRASS movement. terminals Adjust the appropriate leg(s) so the laundry center sits solidly on the floor on ALL four legs.
- Page 25 INSTALLATION Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers. DO NOT cross thread or over-tighten these connections. 4. Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water supply and Clamp the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water supply.
- Page 26 INSTALLATION Grounding type wall receptacle Insert Less Than 8.5" (21.5 cm) Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Cable Tie Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug 2. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 3.
- Page 27 ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Accessories Replacement parts: LP CONVERSION KIT If replacements parts are needed for P/N 5304523143 your laundry center, contact the source where you purchased your laundry center Gas dryers intended for use in a or refer to your Use and Care Guide for location supplied with LP must use a more information.
- Page 28 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Washer controls and settings This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Wash cycle selection Rinse & Spin Select this cycle for loads that require a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener that For best results...
- Page 29 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Wash cycle settings MaxFill Select the MaxFill water level setting if Wash temp (water temperature) the tub is over one half (1/2) full. Med (Medium) Select the Medium water level setting if the tub is between one third (1/3) and one half (1/2) full.
- Page 30 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Washer setting chart These temperatures and water levels are available with the following cycles Wash Temperature Warm Cold ...
- Page 31 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Wash cycle indicator lights WARNING The washing cycle indicator lights To reduce the risk of fire or serious provide information injury to persons or property, comply during the wash with the basic warnings listed below: cycle. • Read and comply with all instructions The Close Washer on stain removal products.
- Page 32 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Dryer controls and settings This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Auto dry cycles Dry cycle selection Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out ...
- Page 33 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Timed dry cycles High Recommended for durable fabrics and towels. WARNING Normal Recommended for most cotton fabrics. FIRE HAZARD To avoid fire hazard, DO NOT use heat Recommended for delicate fabrics. to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics similarly textured, rubber-like materials.
- Page 34 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Drying cycle controls Drying cycle indicator lights (Start, Pause, and Cancel) The drying cycle START indicator lights Press DRYER provide information START|PAUSE button during the dry cycle. once to begin the drying cycle. The unit will emit T h e C l o s e D r ye r one beep before the Door advisory LED...
- Page 35 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating the washer CAUTION WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT operate washer if safety lid lock To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock is missing, damaged or operating or injury to persons, read the Important improperly.
- Page 36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEPS TIPS IMPORTANT 4. Add liquid • The amount of detergent • For best results add the detergent/ required depends on the type recommended quantity of detergent of detergent, load size, and detergent packs (One or Two) packs or water hardness.
- Page 37 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEPS TIPS IMPORTANT 8. Add liquid • Add diluted fabric softener • To prevent staining, do not to the final rinse following pour liquid fabric softener fabric fabric softener manufacturer’s directly on to wash load. softener to instructions. the final rinse •...
- Page 38 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating the dryer WARNING CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock • DO NOT operate dryer without lint or injury to persons, read the Important filter in place. Safety Information in this Use & Care • ALWAYS clean filter after each load. Guide before operating your dryer.
- Page 39 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEPS TIPS IMPORTANT 4. Select the • See Drying Cycle Selection and Drying • For best results, cycle and Cycle Settings on the following pages. follow fabric care settings for label on items to • Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, each load.
- Page 40 STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Safe stain removal procedures WARNING • Remove stains promptly. • Follow the recommended treatment Never use highly flammable solvents, in the stain removal chart on the next such as gasoline, inside the home. page. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.
- Page 41 STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper rubber cement, towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. products, egg Soak for 30 minutes or more.
- Page 42 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning Inside of Dryer WARNING WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be connected to an FIRE HAZARD / outdoors exhaust. Regularly inspect the HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD outdoor exhaust opening and remove DO NOT use any type spray cleanser when any accumulation of lint around the cleaning the dryer interior.
- Page 43 CARE AND CLEANING • The base plate or tub may become stained from fabric dye. Clean these parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to future loads. IMPORTANT DO NOT store or place laundry products on top of laundry center at any time.
- Page 44 CARE AND CLEANING Winterizing Instructions Water inlet hose inspection Periodically inspect all water inlet hoses for water leaks, wear, cuts, corrosion and IMPORTANT bulges. Replace all hoses, if any sign of the above is visible. All hoses should be Winterize the laundry center if it replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk is stored in an area where freezing of hose failures.
- Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Common washing inquiries Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE CAUSES MEASURES Blue stains •...
- Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Common washing inquiries (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE CAUSES MEASURES Pilling • Pilling is normal • Use a lint brush or • Use fabric softener with synthetic shaver to remove pills. in washer to lubricate (Fibers ball and permanent fibers.
- Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Common drying inquiries Many drying problems involve poor drying results, excess lint and residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES CAUSES Greasy, oily •...
- Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this laundry center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS NOISE Rattling and •...
- Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS No sound • The chime feature has been • Press and hold the Wash Temp muted button for 3 seconds to unmute from button the chime (on some models). Once press or unmuted, the sound from the button end of cycle press and end of cycle reminder will...
- Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Excessive • Dryer is overloaded. • DO NOT overload. See Operating Instructions. wrinkling • Items left in dryer too long. • Remove items as soon as cycle ends. • Insufficient sorting of items. • See Operating Instructions. •...
- Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Water does • Washer lid is open. • Close washer lid. The washer will not operate when the lid is open. not enter washer or it • Water supply is not adequate •...
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