AGA Legasy AFHR-36 User manual

Installation and Operating Instructions
Aga Bottom Mount Fridges
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36” Bottom Mount Refrigerator
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Important Safety Instructions.................................................................. 3
What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions................................................. 3
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels .............................................................. 3
Power Cord .................................................................................................................. 3
Installation................................................................................................. 5
Measuring the Opening 30” Classic and................................................................... 5
Measuring the Opening 36” Classic and................................................................... 5
Measuring the Opening 30” Legend .......................................................................... 6
Measuring the Opening 36” Legend ......................................................................... 6
Leveling (all models)................................................................................ 7
Transporting Your Refrigerator ............................................................... 8
Fridge Dimensions ................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Water Supply ............................................................... 13
Materials Needed ....................................................................................................... 13
Touch Temperature Controls................................................................. 14
Fresh Food Features.............................................................................. 15
Shelves ....................................................................................................................... 15
Dairy Center ............................................................................................................... 15
Door Buckets ............................................................................................................. 15
Full-width Door Shelf ................................................................................................ 15
Crisper Drawer........................................................................................................... 16
Temperature-Controlled Drawer............................................................................... 16
Beverage Organizer™ ............................................................................................... 17
Freezer Features..................................................................................... 17
Lower Wire Basket..................................................................................................... 17
Upper Wire Basket..................................................................................................... 17
Ice Cube Tray ............................................................................................................ 17
Ice and Water ............................................................................................................. 18
Automatic Ice Maker.................................................................................................. 18
Water Dispenser ....................................................................................................... 19
Water Filter ................................................................................................................ 19
State of California Water Certificate ..................................................... 22
Food Storage Tips.................................................................................. 23
Fresh Food Storage................................................................................................... 23
Frozen Food Storage................................................................................................. 23
Food Storage Chart ................................................................................................... 24
Care and Cleaning.................................................................................. 26
Cleaning the Outside................................................................................................. 27
Legend Molded Polymer Panel (Models 3065/3165)............................................... 27
Classic Painted / Nickel plated surfaces (Models 3015/3115) .............................. 27
Removing Odors From Refrigerator ........................................................................ 27
Energy Saving Tips ................................................................................................... 28
Replacing Light Bulbs............................................................................................... 28
Preparing for Vacation .............................................................................................. 29
Operating Sounds .................................................................................. 31
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 32
Ice Maker .................................................................................................................... 34
Warranty ................................................................................. 35
If You Need Service ................................................................................................... 36
Contents

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Use & Care Guide
What You Need to Know
About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions ap-
pearing in this guide are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution and care must be exer-
cised 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 property
damage.
DANGER
Important Safety Instructions
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.
Power supply cord with three prong grounding plug
Grounding type wall receptacle
To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they sit out for
“just a few days”.
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions be-
low 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.
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER

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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) Keepyour refrigeratorin goodcondition.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
WARNING

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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 appli-
ance, (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
30” Classic
(see page 9 #3015 diagram)
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess, verify
and use the following dimensions
1.) Cut out height for refrigerator:
Option 1) Without optional cowl, and where the top
of the refrigerator is completely covered:
67 1/4” (171 cm) - space provides the necessary
gap above the refrigerator for tool access to fasten
anti-tip bracket (see details below)
Option 2) With 6” high optional cowl:
73 1/4 (186 cm) - provides enough space for op-
tional 6” cowl assembly
2.) Cut out width for refrigerator’s main body: 30”
(77 cm)
3.) Max. cut-out depth: 27 1/2” (70 cm)
4.) When installing your refrigerator, measure care-
fully. Allow ½” space at top and ½” space behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for
proper air circulation.
Anti-Tip 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 66-1/4”
(169 cm) max. Mark wall where studs are located.
Fasten anti-tip bracket to the wall.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. 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 Classic: To al-
low door to open 90 degrees, corner installations
must allow 4” (10 cm) space between wall and
refrigerator on hinge side. Filler wood strip recom-
mended for aesthetics.
Measuring the Opening
36” Classic
(see page 10 #3115 diagram)
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess verify
and use the following dimensions
1.) Cut out height for refrigerator:
Option 1) without optional cowl, and 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 fas-
ten anti-tip bracket (see details below)
Option 2) with 6” high optional cowl:
76 (193.1 cm) - provides enough space for op-
tional 6” cowl assembly
2.) Cut out width for refrigerator’s main body: 36-
1/2” (93 cm).
3.) Max. cut-out depth: 24 1/2” (62 cm)
4.) When installing your refrigerator, measure care-
fully. Allow ½” space at top and ½” space behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for
proper air circulation.
Anti-Tip 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

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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 (i.e. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the level-
ing procedure under Leveling.
IMPORTANT: Corner Installations Classic: To al-
low door to open 90 degrees, corner installations
must allow 4” (10 cm) space between wall and
refrigerator on hinge side. Filler wood strip recom-
mended for aesthetics.
Measuring the Opening
30” Legend
(see page 11 #3065 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: 67” (171
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: 30”
(77 cm)
3). Max. cut-out depth: 27 1/2” (70 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.
Anti-Tip Bracket: Every refrigerator includes an
antitip 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
66-1/4” (169 cm) max. Mark wall where studs are
located. Fasten anti-tip bracket to the wall.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. 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 Legend: To al-
low door to open 90 degrees, corner installations
must allow 3” (7.6 cm) space between wall and
refrigerator on hinge side. Filler wood strip recom-
mended for aesthetics.
Measuring the Opening
36” Legend
(see page 12 #3165 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: 36 ½”
(93 cm)
3.) Max. cut-out depth: 24 1/2” (62 cm)
When installing your refrigerator, measure care-
fully. 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 (i.e. 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 Legend: To al-
low door to open 90 degrees, corner installations
must allow 4” (10 cm) space between wall and
refrigerator on hinge side. Filler wood strip recom-
mended for aesthetics.

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Use & Care Guide
Leveling 30/36” Model
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 perfor-
mance, the refrigerator should be level.
Materials Needed
• 1/4” hex head driver.
• Carpenter’s level.
If your refrigerator seems unsteady or
you want the door to close more easily, use
the instructions below.
1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the
grille firmly and pull it toward you.
2. Raise or lower the cabinet.
Leveling screw
Using a ¼” hex driver, turn the leveling
screw on each side to raise or lower that side
of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Having someone push against
the top of the refrigerator takes some weight
off the leveling screws. This makes it easier
to turn the screws. It may take several turns
of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the
refrigerator.
■ To raise, turn the leveling screw clock-
wise.
■ To lower, turn the leveling screw coun-
terclockwise.
A. Leveling screw
A
3. Open the door again to make sure that
it closes as easily as you like. If not, tilt the
refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning
both leveling screws clockwise. It may take
several more turns, and you should turn both
screws the same amount.
4. Replace the base grille.
CAUTION

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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.
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 assure 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.

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Use & Care Guide
Model 3015 30” Classic
Dimensions
A
nti-Tip Bracket
66 1/4”
(169 cm)
58 3/4”
(
150 cm
)
with frid
g
e door open
27.1/2”
(71 cm)
51 3/8” (131 cm)
w/ freezer
door open
67”
(170 cm)
65 5/8”
(167 cm)
Body Width
29 5/8”
(76 cm) Hinge
3/8”
front leg
adjusters
front
stabilizers
Rough In
Measurements
30”
(77 cm)
27-1/2”
(70 cm)
67-1/4” (171 cm)
with-out cowl
73 1/4” (186 cm)
with 6” cowl
OPTIONAL COWL
C
L
6” (152 mm)
27.5”
(70 cm)
6”
(16 cm)
Refrigerator
• Optional 6” (15 cm) high cowl - part
39022-color
• Cut-out height of opening will de-
pendant on installation of cowl op-
tion. See adjacent Figure.
Dimensions
Electrical Water
½” (1.3 cm)
air gap
4” (10 cm) gap
required for proper
door swing
25” (63.5 cm)
counter depth
24” (61 cm)
cabinet depth
Top View

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Model 3115 36” Classic
Dimensions
A
nti-Tip Bracket
69-1/4 (176 cm) max
68-3/4” (174.6 cm) min
23-1/2” (60 cm)
cabinet depth
31” (79 cm)
depth w/ door
61” (155 cm)
depth w/ open door
47-1/4” (120 cm)
depth w/ open door
3/4”
(19 mm)
69-1/2”
(176.5cm)
35-5/8”
(90.5 cm) cabinet
Hinge
3/8” front
leg adjusters
(typical of two)
3/8” back
leg adjusters
(typical of two)
68-3/4”
(174.6 cm)
36” (91.4 cm)
door width
Rough In
Measurements
OPTIONAL COWL
Dimensions
• Optional 6” (15 cm) high cowl - part
39016-color
Note: color specified at time of or-
der.
• Cut-out height of opening will de-
pendant on installation of cowl op-
tion. See adjacent Figure.
Electrical Water
1” (2.5 cm)
air gap
24” (61 cm)
cabinet depth
41-1./4”
(105 cm)
w/ door open 90
4” (10.2 cm) gap
for door swing
25” (63.5 cm)
counter depth
36-1/2”
(92.7 cm)
24-1/2”
(62.3cm)
70” (177.8 cm)
no cowl
76” (193.1 cm)
6” cowl
C
L
6” (15.3 cm)
cowl option
24”
(61 cm)
5-9/16”
(13 cm)
Refrigerator

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Use & Care Guide
Model 3065 30” Legend
Dimensions
29 5/8”
(76 cm)
Hinge
3/8”
front leg
adjusters
67”
(170 cm)
65 5/8”
(167 cm)
Body Width
27 ½”
(71 cm)
49” (125 cm)
w/ freezer
door open
58-5/8”
(149 cm)
with fridge door open
66 1/4”
(169 cm)
Rough In
Measurements
Top View
30”
(77 cm)
27-1/2”
(70 cm)
67 1/4” (171 cm)
Electrical Water
½” (1.3 cm)
air gap
3” (7.6 cm) gap
required for proper
door swing
25” (63.5 cm)
counter depth
24” (61 cm)
cabinet depth

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Model 3165 36” Legend
Dimensions
69-1/2”
(176.5cm)
35-5/8”
(90.5 cm) cabinet
Hinge
3/8” front
leg adjusters
(typical of two)
3/8” back
leg adjusters
(typical of two)
68-3/4”
(174.6 cm)
36” (91.4 cm)
door width
A
nti-Tip Bracket
69-1/4 (176 cm) max
68-3/4” (174.6 cm) min
23-1/2” (60 cm)
cabinet depth
29-1/2” ( 5 cm)
depth w/ door
61” (155 cm)
depth w/ open door
44-3/4” (113.7 cm)
depth w/ open door
3/4”
(20 mm)
Rough In
Measurements
Electrical Water
1” (2.5 cm)
air gap
24” (61 cm)
cabinet depth
35-5/8”
(90.5 cm)
w/ door open 90
4” (10.2 cm)gap
for door swing
25” (63.5 cm)
counter depth
36-1/2”
(92.7 cm)
24-1/2”
(63 cm)
70” (177.8 cm)

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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 tubingwhen bending
it into a service loop.
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.
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
understood 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.
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
positiontocheckand correctanywater 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.
Note: Some reverse osmosis home water systems cause
low water pressure. Low water pressure can effect the
water and ice dispensing system. Service problems related
to the home’s reverse osmosis system are not covered
by the warranty
Connecting the Water Supply
36” Models only
CAUTION
WARNING
2’ diameter
minimum
A
B
C

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Using the Controls
The control center is located at the top front of the
refrigerator compartment.
Temperature Controls - 30” Model
For your convenience, your refrigerator and freez-
er controls are preset at the factory. When you first
install your refrigerator, make sure the controls are
still set to the recommended setting as shown.
Recommended Setting “4”
IMPORTANT:
■ To turn your refrigerator off, press the freezer
down arrow touch pad until a dash (-) appears in
both the refrigerator and freezer displays. Neither
compartment will cool.
■ The temperature control range for each com-
partment is 1 through 7 (coldest).
Adjusting Electronic Controls
If you need to adjust the temperature in either the
refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the set-
tings listed in the chart below as a guide.
Press the up or down arrow touch pads to adjust
the temperature. Except when starting the refrig-
erator, do not adjust either control more than one
setting at a time. Wait 24 hours for the tempera-
ture to stabilize between adjustments.
Condition/Reason Adjustment
REFRIGERATOR too
warm
- Door opened often, large
amount of food added or
room temperature very
warm
Adjust REFRIGERATOR or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting higher
FREEZER too warm/ice not
made fast enough
- Door opened often, or
large amount of food added
or very cold room tem-
perature (can’t cycle often
enough)
- Heavy ice usage
Adjust FREEZER or TEM-
PERATURE Control one
setting higher
REFRIGERATOR too cold
- Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Adjust REFRIGERATOR or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting lower
FREEZER too cold
- Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Adjust FREEZER or TEM-
PERATURE Control one
setting lower
Temperature Controls - 36” Model
For your convenience, your temperature controls
are preset at the factory. When you first install
your refrigerator, make sure the controls are still
set to the recommended set points as shown.
Recommended Settings
IMPORTANT:
• When the power is on, the temperature
display shows the actual temperature of the
compartment.
• Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool
completely before adding food. If you add food
before the refrigerator has cooled completely,
your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer tem-
perature controls to a colder than recommended
setting will not cool the compartments any faster.
• The recommended settings should be correct
for normal household refrigerator use. The
controls are set correctly when milk or juice
is as cold as you like and when ice cream is
firm.
• If the temperature is too warm or too cold in
the refrigerator or
• freezer, first check the air vents to be sure
they are not blocked before adjusting the con-
trols. See “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation.”
To Turn Your Refrigerator Off/On:
• Press the freezer (+) touch pad repeatedly
until “OFF” appears in the freezer display. Al-
low a few seconds for the refrigerator to shut
off. Neither compartment will cool.
• Press either the refrigerator or freezer (-)
touch pad to turn on the refrigerator.
Adjusting Controls
The REFRIGERATOR control adjusts the refrig-
erator compartment temperature. The FREEZER
control adjusts the freezer compartment tempera-
ture.
If you need to adjust the temperature in either the
refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the set-
tings listed in the chart as a guide.
To Adjust Set Point Temperatures:
The first touch of the (+) or (-) touch pad displays
the current temperature set point. The display will
show the set point for approximately 3 seconds,
and then return to the actual temperature.

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• Press the (+) or (-) touch pads until the de-
sired temperature
• set point is displayed.
NOTE: Except when first turning on the refrigera-
tor, do not adjust either temperature control more
than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize between adjustments.
Condition/Reason: Adjustment:
REFRIGERATOR too
warm
- Door opened often, large
amountof food added or
roomtemperature very
warm
Adjust REFRIGERATOR
TEMPERATURE Control
1° lower
FREEZER too warm/ice not
made fast enough
- Door opened often, or
large amount of food added
or very cold room tem-
perature (can’t cycle often
enough)
- Heavy ice usage
Adjust FREEZER TEM-
PERATURE Control 1°
lower
REFRIGERATOR too cold
- Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Adjust REFRIGERATOR
TEMPERATURE Control
1° higher
FREEZER too cold
- Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Adjust FREEZER TEM-
PERATURE Control 1°
higher
Additional Control Center Features
Max Cool
The max cool feature assists with periods of high
refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily
warm room temperatures.
• Press the Max Cool touch pad to set the
freezer and refrigerator to the lowest
temperature settings. Press the Max
Cool touch pad again to return to the
normal refrigerator set point.
NOTE: The Max Cool feature will automat-
ically shut off in approximately 12 hours.
OptimIce® Feature
The OptimIce® feature assists with temporary
periods of heavy ice use by increasing ice produc-
tion.
• Press the OptimIce® feature touch pad to set
the freezer to the lowest temperature setting.
Press the OptimIce® feature touch pad again
to return to the normal freezer set
point.
NOTE: The OptimIce® feature will au-
tomatically shut off in approximately 24
hours.
Holiday Mode
In Holiday Mode, the freezer will not automatically
defrost as often to conserve energy.
• Press the Holiday Mode touch pad until the
indicator light is lit to turn on this feature.
Press the Holiday Mode touch pad again or
open the refrigerator door to turn off
this feature.
NOTE: The refrigerator door may be
opened within 1 hour of setting Holiday
Mode without turning off the feature.
Temp Alarm
The Temperature Alarm combines power outage
and warm alarm features.
Power Outage
During a power outage, if the temperatures in the
refrigerator and freezer compartments exceed
normal operating temperatures, the highest tem-
perature reached will be displayed.
• Press the Temp Alarm touch pad until the in-
dicator light is lit, to turn on this feature. Press
and hold Temp Alarm for 3 seconds until the
indicator light goes off to turn off this feature.
Warm Alarm
An alarm will sound repeatedly if the freezer or
refrigerator compartment temperatures exceed
normal operating temperatures for an hour or
more.
The temperature displays will alternately show the
current temperatures and the highest tempera-
tures the compartments reached when the power
was out.
• Press the Temp Alarm touch pad once
to stop the audible alarm and alternat-
ing temperature displays. The Temp
Alarm light will continue to flash until
the refrigerator temperature stabilizes.
Door Alarm
The Door Alarm feature sounds a chime every
few seconds whenthe refrigerator door has been
left open for 5 continuous minutes. The chime will
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turned off.
• Press the Door Alarm touch pad to turn
this feature on or off. The indicator light
will be lit when the Door Alarm feature
is on.
Water Filter Status Lights and Filter Reset
(on somemodels)
See “Water Filter Status Lights.”
User Preferences
The control center allows you to set user prefer-
ences, if desired.
Temperature Display (F_C)
This preference allows you to change the tem-
perature display.
F - Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
C - Temperature in degrees Celsius
Alarm (AL)
This preference allows you to turn off the sound
of all alarms.
ON - You will hear the alarm sound.
OFF - You will not hear the alarm sound.
Sabbath Mode (SAB)
IMPORTANT: This preference does not disable
interior lights.
ON - All control panel lights will be disabled.
OFF - All control panel lights will be enabled.
NOTE: Press any touch pad on the control panel
to restore the control panel lights.
To Access the User Preferences Menu:
1. 1. Press and hold the Door Alarm touch pad
for 3 seconds. The preference name will
appear in the Freezer display and the prefer-
ence status (F or C) or (ON or OFF) will ap-
pear in the Refrigerator display.
2. Use the Freezer (+) or (-) touch pads to scroll
through the preference names. When the de-
sired preference name is displayed, press the
Refrigerator (+) or (-) touch pads to change
the preference status.
3. Set your preferences by pressing and holding
the Door Alarm touch pad for 3 seconds, or by
shutting the refrigerator compartment door.
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Fresh Food
Features
Shelves
To avoid personal injury or property damage, ob-
serve the following:
• Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded
with food.
• Confirm shelf is secure before placing items on
shelf .
• Handletemperedglassshelvescarefully. Shelves
may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or
exposed to sudden temperature change.
Your refrigerator has either Spillsaver™ or non-
sealed shelves. 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 Anoth-
er 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 16.
• 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 but-
ter and margarine.
This compartment can be
moved to different locations to accommodate stor-
age 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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Crisper Drawers
The Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity
environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage.
Controls
The Crisper Controls regulate the amount of hu-
midity in the crisper drawer.
Slide the control toward the low setting for produce
with outer skins. Slide the control toward the high
setting for leafy produce.
To Remove:
• Pull drawer out to full extension Tilt up front of
drawer and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into
place.
Note
• For best results, keep the crisper drawers tightly
closed.
Temperature-Controlled Drawer
The Chef’s Pantry™ drawer is a full-width drawer
with adjustable temperature control. This drawer
can be used for large party trays, deli items, bev-
erages or other miscellaneous items.
There is a temperature control which adjusts the
amount of cold air allowed into the Chef’s Pan-
try™. On the 36” the control is located on the right
side of the drawer under the lid.
On the 30” the control is on the front of the drawer
on the right hand side.
Set the control to cold or to provide a normal
refrigerator temperature. Set the drawer on the
coldest or setting when a temperature colder
t h a n t h e main refrigerator compartment is de-
sired. Use the coldest setting when storing meats.
Notes
• Cold air directed to the Chef’s Pantry™ can
decrease refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator
control may need to be adjusted.
• Do not place leafy vegetables in the Chef’s
Pantry™ drawer. Colder temperatures could
damage leafy produce.
To Remove:
• Lift lid. Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up
front of pantry and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Push metal glide rails to the back of the
refrigerator. Place drawer onto rails and slide
drawer back until it falls into place.
A divider is included to organize the Chef’s Pan-
try™ into sections:
To Remove:
• Pull drawer completely out and raise the front of
the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the
pantry and lift it out.
To Install:
• Hook back of divider over rear wall of pantry and
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Accessories
Beverage Organizer™
30” Models only
The Beverage Organizer™slides out from under-
neath the Spillsaver™ shelf. The Beverage Or-
ganizer™ holds up to twelve 12-ounce beverage
cans.
To Remove:
• Pull out to full extension. Tilt up the front of the
Beverage Organizer™ and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Insert Beverage Organizer™ into frame rails and
push back into place.
Freezer Features
To prevent accidental child entrapment or suf-
focation risk, do not remove the divider in the top
freezer basket.
Lower Wire Basket
To Remove:
• Pull open the freezer door to full extension and
lift up and out of the door rail to remove.
To Install:
• Lower into door rail. Make sure that the basket
sits flush into place. To prevent accidental child
entrapment or suffocation risk, do not remove
the divider in the freezer basket.
Upper Wire Basket
To Remove:
• Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out
to remove.
To Install:
• Slide upper basket into freezer. Make sure that
rear of basket hooks behind rail catch. To prevent
accidental child entrapment or suffocation risk,
do not remove the divider in the top freezer
basket.
Ice and Water
Automatic Ice Maker
Note
•Energy rating guides that are posted on the
refrigerator at the time of purchase do not
include optional ice maker energy usage.
Only 36” models come equipped with an auto-
matic ice maker.
Icemaker kit for 30” is # 31105, call your dealer or
contact Heartland to order.
Connect the ice maker to the water supply as
instructed on page 13. Proper water flow and a
level refrigerator are essential for optimal ice
maker performance.
Operating Instructions
• Confirm ice bin is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
• After freezer section reaches approximately 0°
F (-18° C), ice maker fills with water and begins
operating. You will have a complete harvest of
ice approximately every three hours.
• Allow approximately 24 hours after installation
to receive first harvest of ice.
• Discard ice created within first 12 hours of
operation to assure system is flushed of
impurities.
• Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm
until click is heard.
• Ice maker will remain in the off position until arm
is pushed down.
• The first one or two batches will probably contain
undersized and irregular cubes because of air
in the supply line.
• When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for
several cubes to be joined together at the ends.
They can easily be broken apart. The ice maker
will continue to make ice until the supply of ice
cubes raises the sensor arm, shutting the ice
maker off .
• If bucket is not positioned properly it may
prevent automatic shut-off as ice cubes may not
accumulate to raise the sensor arm.
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• Certain sounds may accompany the various
cycles of the ice maker. The motor may have a
slight hum, the cubes will rattle as they fall into
an empty storage pan and the water valve may
click or “buzz” occasionally.
• If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will
become cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste
stale. Empty the ice storage bin periodically and
wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to dry the bin
thoroughly before replacing it .
• Beverages and foods should not be placed in the
ice storage bin for quick chilling. These items can
block the sensor arm, causing the ice maker to
malfunction.
• Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the water
supply is to be shut off for
several hours.
To Remove the Ice Bin:
• Pull it forward, away from
the ice maker. To avoid the
ice maker dumping ice while
the bin is removed, turn the
ice maker off by raising the
sensor arm.
To Install the Ice Bin:
• Reverse the above procedure.Turn the ice maker
on by lowering the sensor arm.
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need
to permit airflow between the refrigerator and
freezer sections. As shown in the illustration, cool
air enters the freezer section through vents in the
rear and top. The air flows forward through the
freezer section and recirculates under the freezer
floor. Cool air enters the refrigerator section
through the top, flows down and across shelves to
the doors and recirculates to return air vents at the
bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food pack-
ages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be pre-
vented and temperature and moisture problems
may occur.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both
sections, any odors formed in one section will
transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean
both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor
transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover
foods tightly.
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
observe the following:
• Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic
ice making mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in. This will help protect you from
possible injury. It will also prevent interference
with moving parts of the ejector mechanism
and the heating element that releases the
cubes.
• Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes
may be discolored, usually appearing
with a green-bluish hue. The cause of this
unusual discoloration can be a combination
of factors such as certain characteristics of
local waters, household plumbing and the
accumulation of copper salts in an inactive
water supply line which feeds the ice maker.
Continued consumption of such discolored
ice cubes may be injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed, discard the ice
cubes and contact your dealer to purchase
and install a water line filter.
• Water damage due to improper water
connection may cause mold/mildew
growth.
• Clean up water and ice spills to avoid personal
injury and to prevent mold/mildew growth.
WARNING