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aztodd · Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Mafraq, Jordan

I've got a challenge.

Before I left the states, I purchased a Frigidaire stackable washer/dryer, model FEX831FS1 to be used in Jordan.

I have a couple questions after reading through the instruction manual and reading through a wiring diagram that I found on line.

I understand that the current is dependent of the Voltage and Hertz.

But on the voltage, I’m confused. With a 110 you have 2 phase wires and with a 220 you have 1 phase wire and 1 neutral. Can this only be hooked up one way over the other?

I'm trying to figure if there is a workaround, but i'm confused when looking at the manual and looking at the back of the unit

In the reading I've done I realize that going from 60 to 50 will result
in:
The motor turns 17% slower
The internal current goes up by 17%
The power (watt) goes down with 17 %
The mechanical cooling is less, because of 17% less turns
The result is a higher current, then designed by the manufacturer and
the insulation of the electrical wiring deteriorate much quicker, which
after sometime results in a burn-out.

I know the unit is not intended to operate here, but returning the unit
would not be cost efficient, so I just need to get it to operate.

Thank you so much for any input you can provide.

Is there a way to get this unit to operate here in Jordan?

Thank you,

Todd Scher
Mafraq, Jordan…previously of Gilbert, Arizona

b · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject:

Over seas the voltage is different than here in the states. We have 110v between the phase and nuetral and 220 between two phases. I do not know if there is a way to help you... Vince will be able to offer you more.
B

vince knight · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject:

What is the voltage and Hz in Jordan?

Vince

AlanE · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

Vince 220Volt 50c/s.

Sorry I'm an oldie 50Hz!!

vince knight · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

Nice to know you still cycle alan Laughing

vince knight · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject:

I can,t seem to see from the post what the operational voltage is of the appliance either.
Hot day, to much beer Laughing

Vince

b · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 2:16 am Post subject:

From the info he gives... best guess is that it is electric 220V dryer with a 110V washer attached.
B

aztodd · Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Mafraq, Jordan

yes, it is a split 220/110....I had a a local electrician who went to school and apprenticed in Texas for 5 years work on converting our washer and dryer...all went well. We had to purchase a 10,000 W transmitter so the machine would operate.

We still have the challenge of 60 to 50 hz. So the machine won't last long, but at least it operates. Should work for 5-6 years because we will only use the dryer if need be during rain or cold winter which here is a very short time, maybe 4-6 weeks total every year. Most of the time we will dry clothes on the outside clothes line.