Aga Ranges AFHR-36 - Manual (Page 21)

Use & Care Guide
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Freezer (style of light shield varies)
1. Reach behind the light cover.
2. With firm pressure, press forward
on the notches at the back of the
cover and pull down the cover will
open from the back.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Remove light bulb.
5. Replace bulb with appliance bulb
no greater than 40 watts.
6. Insert front tabs of light cover into
slots in freezer liner and snap rear
portion over light assembly until
rear tab engages.
Preparing for Vacation
If your refrigerator has a dispenser and there is
any possibility that the temperature can drop
below freezing where the refrigerator is located,
the water supply system (including the water tank
and the water valve) must be drained by a quali
fied servicer.
For short vacations or absences (three months or
less):
1. Remove all perishables.
2. If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator
during your absence, remove all frozen items also.
3. Automatic ice maker:
• Shut off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• After the last load of ice cubes drop, raise the wire
shut off arm to the OFF position.
• Empty the ice bin.
4. If the room temperature will drop below 55°F(13° C),
follow the instructions for longer absences.
For long vacations, absences (more than three
months) OR if the room temperature will drop below
55º F (13° C):
1.
Remove food.
2. Ice maker:
• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at least
one day ahead of time.
• After the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shut off
arm to the OFF position.
• Empty the ice bin.
3. If your refrigerator has a dispenser system with water
filter, remove the water filter cartridge and install the
filter bypass. Dispose of the used cartridge.
4. Turn the freezer control to (OFF) with dial controls or
(—) with touch controls (see page 8).
5. Unplug the refrigerator.
6. Thoroughly clean the interior of both compartments
with a baking soda solution and a clean soft cloth
(four tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm
water).
7. Dry thoroughly.
8. Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of
mold and mildew.
Upon your return:
After a short vacation or absence:
Ice makers and dispenser:
• Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve
(see page 7).
• Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct
leaks if necessary.
• Run 10-15 glasses of water from the dispenser to
flush out the system.
• Restart the ice maker.
• Discard at least the first three ice harvests.
After a long vacation or absence:
• If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, recon
nect the water supply and turn on supply valve (see
page 8).
• Plug the refrigerator back in and reset controls (see
page 8).