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Aga-Heartland 1050 Fountain St. North, Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7
Phone 877-650-5775 Fax 877-650-3773
Installation and Operating Instructions
Aga Bottom Mount Refrigerators
Model:
AFHR-36
36” Bottom Mount Refrigerator
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number identification of your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the refrigerator compartment, on the upper
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Contents Important Safety Instruction.............................................................................................3 What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions..................................................3 Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels..............................................................3 Power Cord...............................................................................................................3 Installation...............................
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Use & Care Guide Important Safety Instructions What You Need to Know Power Cord This appliance is equipped with a 5 ft. (1.5 m) About Safety Instructions power cord with three-prong grounding plug for Warning and Important Safety Instructions your protection against possible electrical shock appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all hazards. possible conditions and situations that may It must be plugged into a 115 Volts 60Hz 10 amp occur. grounding receptacle. Common sense, caution an
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Use & Care Guide Important Safety Instructions To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic pre- cautions, including the following: 1) Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. 13) Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect 2) Observe all local codes and ordinances. power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. 3) Be sure to follow grounding instructions. 14) Ins
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Use & Care Guide Installation Your refrigerator has been packed carefully for 3.) Max. cut-out depth: 24 1/2” (62 cm) shipment. Remove and discard shelf packaging When installing your refrigerator, measure and tape. Do not remove the serial plate. carefully. Allow ½" space at top and ½" space behind the machine compartment cover (locat- The following pages contain “Measuring and ed in the rear) for proper air circulation. Opening” instructions particular to each of the models and sizes. Ensure
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Use & Care Guide Leveling 3. Using hex head driver, turn the front adjust- ment screws (A) on each side clockwise to raise or To protect property and refrigerator from dam- counter-clockwise to lower the front of the refrigera- age, observe the following: tor. (ensure the back of the unit is firmly under the • Protect vinyl or other flooring with card- anti-tip bracket.) board, rugs, or other protective material. 4. There are rear adjustment screws (B). Using • Do not use power tools when per
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Use & Care Guide Transporting Your Refrigerator • NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright To avoid property damage or possible injury, position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow follow basic precautions, including the fol- refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes lowing: before plugging it in to ensure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may cause damage • Consult a plumber to connect 1/4” O.D. copper tubing t
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Use & Care Guide 2. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet • Set the freezer control on 4. port. • Set the refrigerator control on 4. 3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on copper tube end as illustrated. Reminder: Do not use • Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before an old sleeve. adding food. 4. Place end of copper tubing into water valve Warm Cabinet Surfaces inlet port. Shape tubing slightly. Do not kink – At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be so that tu
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Use & Care Guide Dairy Center Fresh Food Features The Dairy Center provides convenient door storage for Shelves 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 avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: To Remove: • Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with food. • Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt • Confirm shelf is secure before pl
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Use & Care Guide Dimensions Rough In Measurements 10
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Use & Care Guide Beverage Chiller™ Crisper Drawers The Beverage Chiller™ keeps bever- The Crisper Drawers provide a higher ages and other items cooler than the humidity environment for fresh fruit and veg- etable storage. rest of the fresh food section. A cold air inlet allows air from the freezer section Controls to pass into the beverage chiller. The Beverage Chiller™ control is located The Crisper Controls regulate the amount on the left wall of the fresh food com- partment. The control adju
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Use & Care Guide Temperature-Controlled Drawer The Chef’s Pantry™ drawer is a full-width A divider is included to organize the Chef’s drawer with adjustable temperature control. This Pantry™ into sections: drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, beverages or other miscellaneous items. To Remove: • Pull drawer completely out and raise the There is a temperature control which adjusts the front of the divider to unhook it from the rear amount of cold air allowed into the Chef’s wall
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Use & Care Guide Freezer Features Ice and Water Automatic Ice Maker Note • Energy rating guides that are posted on the refrigerator at the time of purchase do To prevent accidental child entrapment or not include optional ice maker energy suffocation risk, do not remove the divider in usage. the top freezer basket. Only 36” models come equipped with an automatic ice maker. Lower Wire Basket To Remove: Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed • Pull open the freezer door to full
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Use & Care Guide • Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of • Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes the ice maker. The motor may have a slight hum, the may be discolored, usually appearing with a cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pan and green-bluish hue. The cause of this unusual the water valve may click or “buzz” occasionally. discoloration can be a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local waters, • If the ice is not used frequentl
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Use & Care Guide Water Filter Replacing Water Filter IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system may cause To avoid serious illness or death, do not use water and cartridge to eject. Always dispense refrigerator where water is unsafe or of unknown water for two minutes before removing the filter for quality without adequate disinfection before or any reason. Use caution when removing. after use of filter. 1. Turn filter counter clockwise until it releases from filter head. 2. Drain water from filter in
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Use & Care Guide Food Storage Tips Dairy Food Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should • Most dairy foods such as milk, yogurt, sour cream be kept between 34° and 40° F (1° and 4° C) with an opti- and cottage cheese have freshness dates on their cartons for appropriate length of storage. Store these foods in the mum temperature of 37° F (3° C), To check the tempera- ture, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water original carton and refrigerate immediatel
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Use & Care Guide Food Storage Chart Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. 17
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Use & Care Guide Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University. 18
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Use & Care Guide To avoid personal injury or property dam- To avoid electrical shock which can age, observe the following: cause severe personal injury or death, • Read and follow manufacturer’s direc disconnect power to refrigerator before tions for all cleaning products. cleaning. • Do not place buckets, shelves or acces After cleaning, reconnect power. sories in dishwasher. Cracking or warping of accessories may result. 19
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Use & Care Guide Care and Cleaning Replacing Light Bulbs To avoid electrical shock which can To avoid electrical shock which can cause cause severe personal injury or death, severe personal injury or death, discon disconnect power to refrigerator before nect power to refrigerator before clean replacing light bulb. After replacing light ing. After cleaning, reconnect power. bulb, reconnect power. Cleaning the Outside Circuit breakers must be shut off before cleaning. Using a damp cloth and m
