Aga Ranges AFHR-36 User Manual
Installation and Operating Instructions
Aga Bottom Mount Refrigerators
Aga-Heartland 1050 Fountain St. North, Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7
Phone 877-650-5775 Fax 877-650-3773
Model:
AFHR-36
36” Bottom Mount Refrigerator
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Note: Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to instsall this unit.
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Important Safety Instruction.............................................................................................3
What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions..................................................3
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels..............................................................3
Power Cord...............................................................................................................3
Installation..........................................................................................................................5
Measuring the Opening.............................................................................................5
Leveling (all models)..........................................................................................................6
Transporting Your Refrigerator.........................................................................................7
Connecting the Water Supply...........................................................................................7
Materials Needed......................................................................................................7
Touch Temperature Controls............................................................................................8
Fresh Food Features..........................................................................................................9
Shelves......................................................................................................................9
Dairy Center..............................................................................................................9
Door Buckets.............................................................................................................9
Full-width Door Shelf.................................................................................................9
Model Diagrams ..............................................................................................................10
Beverage Chiller™..................................................................................................11
Crisper Drawer.........................................................................................................11
Temperature-Controlled Drawer..............................................................................11
Grip Pads................................................................................................................12
Beverage Organizer™............................................................................................12
Freezer Features..............................................................................................................13
Lower Wire Basket..................................................................................................13
Upper Wire Basket..................................................................................................13
Ice and Water..........................................................................................................13
Automatic Ice Maker................................................................................................13
Water Dispenser .....................................................................................................14
Water Filter .............................................................................................................15
Food Storage Tips............................................................................................................16
Fresh Food Storage................................................................................................16
Frozen Food Storage..............................................................................................16
Food Storage Chart ................................................................................................17
Care and Cleaning............................................................................................................19
Cleaning the Outside...............................................................................................20
Removing Odors From Refrigerator........................................................................20
Replacing Light Bulbs..............................................................................................20
Preparing for Vacation.............................................................................................21
Puri Clean II......................................................................................................................23
State of California Water Certificate...............................................................................24
Operating Sounds............................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................26
Ice Maker.................................................................................................................28
Warranty........................................................................................................29
If You Need Service ................................................................................................30
Contents
Use & Care Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
What You Need to Know
About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may
occur.
Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating
appliance.
Always contact the manufacturer about problems
or conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols,
Words, Labels
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL
result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury or proper-
ty damage.
Power Cord
This appliance is equipped with a 5 ft. (1.5 m)
power cord with three-prong grounding plug for
your protection against possible electrical shock
hazards.
It must be plugged into a 115 Volts 60Hz 10 amp
grounding receptacle.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug.
To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Abandoned refrigerators are dangerous – even if they sit
out for “just a few days”.
If you are disposing of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following:
1) Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
2) Observe all local codes and ordinances.
3) Be sure to follow grounding instructions.
4) Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure this appliance is properly grounded.
5) Do not ground to a gas line.
6) Do not ground to a cold-water pipe.
7) Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate
115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle line.
8) Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does
not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
9) Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or
power strip.
10) Do not remove warning tag from power cord.
11) Do not tamper with refrigerator controls.
12) Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator unless specifically recommended in Use & Care
Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do not
attempt service if instructions are not understood or if
they are beyond personal skill level.
13) Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical
supply before attempting any service. Disconnect
power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
14) Install refrigerator according to Installation
Instructions. All connections for water, electrical power
and grounding must comply with local codes and be
made by licensed personnel when required.
15) Keep your refrigerator in good condition.
Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to malfunction or leak. If
damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualified
service technician.
16) Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
17) Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage
and ideal environment instructions for items being
stored in refrigerator.
18) Your refrigerator should not be operated in the
presence of explosive fumes.
19) Children should not climb, hang or stand on
any part of the refrigerator.
20) Clean up spills or water leakage associated
with water installation.
21) Ensure that the anti-tip bracket is installed as
per installation instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation
Your refrigerator has been packed carefully for
shipment. Remove and discard shelf packaging
and tape. Do not remove the serial plate.
The following pages contain “Measuring and
Opening” instructions particular to each of the
models and sizes. Ensure you choose the correct
instructions for your model.
• If refrigerator is installed beside a cooking appliance, (not recommended) it is important that there
be at least 5" (13 cm) between the refrigerator and
range for proper air circulation.
• Do not install refrigerator near a radiator or other
heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.
• Do not install where temperature falls below 55°
F (13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C).
Malfunction may occur at this temperature.
• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household
application only.
Measuring the Opening
(see page 10 diagram)
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess verify
and use the following dimensions
1.) Cut out height for refrigerator, where the top of
the refrigerator is completely covered: 70” (177.8
cm) - space provides the necessary gap above
the refrigerator for tool access to fasten anti-tip
bracket (see details below)
2.) Cut out width for refrigerator’s main body: 36½"
(93 cm)
3.) Max. cut-out depth: 24 1/2” (62 cm)
When installing your refrigerator, measure
carefully. Allow ½" space at top and ½" space
behind the machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for proper air circulation.
AntiTip Bracket: Every refrigerator includes
an anti-tip bracket which must be properly
installed to prevent the refrigerator from tipping
forward should downward pressure be applied
with both doors
open. To fasten bracket to the wall, distance
from floor to underside of bracket will be 68-3/4
(174.6 cm) min to 69-1/4 (176 cm) max. Mark
wall where studs are located. Fasten anti-tip
bracket to the wall
Subflooring or floor coverings (ie carpet, tile,
wood floors, rugs) may make your opening
smaller than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the
leveling procedure under Leveling.
IMPORTANT! Corner Installations: To allow
door to open 90 degrees, corner installations
must allow 4” (10 cm) space between wall and
refrigerator on hinge side. Filler wood strip recommended for aesthetics.
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To protect property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:
• Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
• Do not use power tools when performing levelling procedure
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level.
Materials Needed
• 3/8” hex head driver.
• Carpenter’s level.
Slide unit into opening, remove toe grill and
bracket covers.
Once unit is in place, adjust both front stabilizing legs (B) securely against floor.
1. Remove toe grille:
• Grasp firmly and pull
outward to unclip.
2. Remove bottom bracket cover(s).
• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt tool in the cover notch.
• Use slight pressure to pry the cover
loose.
• Continue to maintain
downward pressure to the
notched side of the cover
while swinging it off.
3. Using hex head driver, turn the front adjustment screws (A) on each side clockwise to raise or
counter-clockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator. (ensure the back of the unit is firmly under the
anti-tip bracket.)
4. There are rear adjustment screws (B). Using
the hex head driver, turn each of these adjustment
screws
(B) to raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator.
(ensure the back of the unit is firmly under the antitip bracket.)
5. Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front
of refrigerator is 1/4" (6 mm) or 1/2 bubble higher
than back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is
level from side to side.
6. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly
against floor.
7. Turn adjustment screws (A) counter clock
wise to allow the full weight of the refrigerator to rest
on the stabilizing legs.
8. Replace bracket cover(s):
• Position cover into the outer edge of the
hinge.
• Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap
it into place.
9. Replace the toe grill.
Note:
• For proper reinstallation, ensure the “top”
marking on the interior of the toe grill is oriented correctly.
• Align the toe grill mounting clips with the
lower cabinet slots.
• Push the toe grill firmly until it snaps into
place.
Leveling
Connecting the Water Supply
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before installing ice maker.
• Do not attempt installation if instructions are not under-
stood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
• Observe all local codes and ordinances.
• Do not service ice maker unless specifically recommended in Use & Care Guide or published user-repair
instructions.
• Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing ice
maker.
• Water damage due to an improper water connection
may cause mould/mildew growth. Clean up spills or leakage immediately
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Transporting Your Refrigerator
• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright
position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow
refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes
before plugging it in to ensure oil returns to the compressor.
Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may cause damage
to internal parts.
• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.
ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or back–NEVER
from its front.
• Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport by
wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between
the refrigerator and dolly.
• Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee
cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. Do
not overtighten. Overtightening restraints may dent or damage outside finish.
To avoid property damage or possible injury,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Consult a plumber to connect 1/4” O.D. copper tubing
to household plumbing to assure compliance with local
codes and ordinances.
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 35
and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds per square
inch if there is not a water filter.
• Do not use a self-piercing, or 3/16" saddle valve. Both
reduce water flow and can become clogged over time;
and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
• Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not
overtighten.
• Wait 2-3 hours before placing refrigerator into final
position to check and correct any water leaks. Recheck for
leaks after 24 hours.
• Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth,
cut square and free from defects. Do not reuse an old
sleeve.
Materials Needed
• 1/4" outer diameter flexible copper
tubing.
• Shut-off valve (requires a 1/4" hole
to be drilled into water supply line before
valve attachment).
• Adjustable wrench • 1/4" hex nut
driver.
• In-line water filter must be installed in
an accessible location to prevent damage to refrigerator’s water solenoid.
Note:
• Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach
water supply for creation of service loop.
1. Create service loop with copper tubing
(minimum 2’ diameter) Avoid kinks in the
copper tubing when bending it into a service
loop.
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• Set the freezer control on 4.
• Set the refrigerator control on 4.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before
adding food.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet.
This condition will be more noticeable when you first
start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after excessive or lengthy door openings.
Adjusting the Controls
• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If so,
adjust the control(s) as indicated in the Temperature
Control Guide table below. See page 17 for instructions
on checking compartment temperature.
• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize
.
Temperature Control Guide
2. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet
port.
3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on copper
tube end as illustrated. Reminder: Do not use
an old sleeve.
4. Place end of copper tubing into water valve
inlet port. Shape tubing slightly. Do not kink –
so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut
into inlet port. Tighten nut with wrench.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Cross
threading may occur.
6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secure. Connect
tubing to frame with water tubing clamp (C) and turn on
water supply. Check for leaks and correct if necessary.
Continue to observe the water supply connection for two to
three hours prior to moving the refrigerator to its permanent
location.
7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Correct leaks, if
necessary.
Touch Temperature Controls
The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator
compartment.
Control
Initial Control Settings
After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls as follows:
• Pressing the or pads adjusts the controls to
the desired setting.
• The temperature control range for both compartments is
1 through 7 (coldest).
Turn refrigerator OFF
Set the refrigerator control
to next higher number by
pressing the pad.
Set the refrigerator control
to next lower number by
pressing the pad.
Set the freezer control to
next higher number by
pressing the pad.
Set the freezer to next
lower number by pressing
the pad.
Press the refrigerator or
freezer pad until a
dash (-) appears on the display.
Refrigerator too warm
Refrigerator too cold
Freezer too warm
Freezer to cold
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Fresh Food Features
Shelves
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
• Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is
loaded with food.
• Confirm shelf is secure before placing
items on shelf .
• Handle tempered glass shelves carefully.
Shelves may break suddenly if nicked,
scratched, or exposed to sudden temper
ature change.
Your refrigerator has either Spillsaver™. The
Spillsaver™ shelves have a spill retainer edge which
allows for easier clean up and some are equipped with
the EasyGlide™ slide out feature. To slide out, grasp the
front of the shelf and pull forward. Push in the shelf to
return to the original position.
To Remove a Shelf:
• Slightly tilt up the front and lift up the
rear of the shelf, then pull the
shelf straight out.
To Lock the Shelf Into Another
Position:
• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf.
• Insert the hooks into the desired frame
openings and let the shelf settle into place.
• Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.
The Crisper Top serves as the lower fresh food shelf .
To Remove the Crisper Top:
• Remove crisper drawers as indicated on
pages 10 and 11.
• Place hand under the frame to push up the
glass. Lift glass out.
• Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails.
• To install, repeat above instructions in
reverse order.
Dairy Center
The Dairy Center provides convenient door storage for
spreadable items such as butter and margarine.
This compartment can be moved to different locations to
accommodate storage needs.
To use the dairy center, raise the cover.
To Remove:
• Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt
out.
To Install:
• Reverse above procedure.
Door Buckets
Door Buckets can be moved to meet storage needs.
To Remove:
• Slide bucket up and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Slide bucket in and down until firmly
seated in the door liner.
Full-width Door Shelf
Full-width Door Shelf removes for easy cleaning.
To Remove:
• Slide shelf up and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Reverse above procedure.
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