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Thread Number: 77396
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
Electrical question about Frigidaire dryer |
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Post# 1013671 , Reply# 1 11/7/2018 at 20:47 (1,996 days old) by Launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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According to my copy of Tech-Talk 1952-1960
Several models were available which could be wired either way; 115/230 volts or 115 volts. Thus answer to first part of your query is no, there weren't separate modes, things just depended on how they were wired/connected.
Models that ran on both were: 1952 (115v or 115v/230v) Super DS-56 Deluxe DD-56 Imperial DI-2-56 1957 (120v or 120v/230v) Super DS-57 Deluxe DD-57 Imperial DI-1-57 1958 model year was basically the same. By 1959 the Deluxe, Custom Deluxe, Imperial, and Custom Imperial all could be wired for either 240v or 120v, but heating wattage dropped from previous 4000 and 1100 watts respectively, down to 4400 and 1100. This continued for the 1960 model year as well. Back of service manual has this as well: "The heater for 1955 and 1956 models is not applicable to 1957 and 1958 models and vice versa. Reason for all this was Frigidaire like other dryer makers didn't want to leave money on the table. If a household didn't have 220v/240 electrical connection, no problem. Dryer could be wired for 115v or 120v and still function. Drying times obviously would be longer with lower heating, but there you are. This post was last edited 11/07/2018 at 21:03 | ||
| Post# 1013686 , Reply# 2 11/7/2018 at 21:33 (1,995 days old) by JesseD (Saint Marys, Pennsylvania) | ||
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Thanks So my 1956 could be wired to the 120V that the house where it is going has. The book said that it needs its own 20amp fuse which luckily there is one open fuse spot in the box. Also do you know how I would change from the current 220 to the 120? | ||
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Post# 1013696 , Reply# 3 11/7/2018 at 22:22 (1,995 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Running a 230Volt Dryer On 120 Volts Any US dryer that says 230-240 volts can be run on 120 volts.
Hi Laundress, All through the 1950s FD built dryers wired for 120 volts only, they had a single 1700 watt heater so they worked a little better on 120 Vs than wiring a 240 V model to 120 volts and getting only about 1000 watts, your research was not very complete.
The 1952-4 FD Filterator dryer model TR-60 was designed for 230v volts and had two 2200 watt elements the TR-61 had a single 1700 watt element designed for 120 only.
FD built their TOL Filterator through the 1960 model in either the 230-240 volt version or this 120 volt version for people that lacked 230-240 volt service.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1013699 , Reply# 4 11/7/2018 at 22:33 (1,995 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Don't ask me luv! *LOL*
My electrical skills aren't top shelf, but can read the diagram/instruction from Tech Talk manual.
"Connections For 115 Volt 2 Wire Use Package 5876626" From diagram there are three connections on terminal block: Black White Red 230-115 power is provided by "splitting" two 115 connections (one each to Black and Red terminal), with Neutral wire to White. 115 power is provided by connecting Black and White terminals only. Manual states: "Note: Connect Yellow wire to Neutral White Terminal for 115 volt service only. For 115/230 volt service make sure that yellow wire is properly insulated from terminal block posts and metal frame parts. Am sure someone else will correct any errors and or otherwise chime in with more information. | ||
| Post# 1013910 , Reply# 6 11/9/2018 at 14:30 (1,994 days old) by jeb (Mansfield Ohiio) | ||
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.220/110 In Westinghouse slant front dryers you had to move one of the wires (I think it was the red one) to the neutral terminal for 110 operation. | ||
| Post# 1013928 , Reply# 7 11/9/2018 at 17:37 (1,994 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Post# 1013936 , Reply# 8 11/9/2018 at 18:25 (1,994 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Recall reading something about/on a vintage Westinghouse | ||
| Post# 1013956 , Reply# 9 11/9/2018 at 21:31 (1,993 days old) by JesseD (Saint Marys, Pennsylvania) | ||
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Bearings What should I use to clean and lubricate the bearings of the front rollers | ||
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