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Initial start-up  9

Congratulations! You have successfully installed your new 

refrigerator .

Refrigerators work by transferring heat from the food inside

to the outside air . This operation makes the back and sides

of the refrigerator (particularly at start-up) feel warm – which 

is normal .

A cooling coil is located behind the rear wall of the freezer 

section . This coil cools and removes moisture from the air 

inside .

Avoid placing food against the air vents in the refrigerator, 

as it affects the efficient circulation . If the door is opened 

frequently, a light frosting will occasionally occur on the 

freezer’s interior. This is normal and will clear after a few 

days .If the freezer door is accidentally kept open, a heavy 

frost will coat the inside walls and should be removed . 

Your new refrigerator uses a high-speed compressor, 

along with other energy-efficient components, which may 

make unusual sounds . These sounds simply indicate your 

refrigerator is working how it should . They include:

 

• Compressor running noises;

 

• Air movement noise from the small fan motor;

 

• A gurgling sound, similar to water boiling;

 

•  A popping noise, heard during automatic defrosting; 

and

 

• A clicking noise, prior to compressor start-up.

INItIAL StARt-Up

Summary of Contents for WHE5000

Page 1: ...Chapter heading 1 USER MANUAL French Door Models ...

Page 2: ...nstalled correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners After unpacking the appliance please check that it is not damaged If in doubt do not use the appliance but contact your local customer care centre Conditions of use This appliance is intended ...

Page 3: ... bear the word flammable and or a small flame symbol do not store them inside any refrigerator or freezer If you do so you may cause an explosion R600a refrigerant warning This appliance may contain flammable R600a refrigerant Avoid safety hazards by carefully installing handling servicing and disposing of this appliance If your appliance contains R600a it will be indicated on the rating plate ins...

Page 4: ... verandah Don t plug your refrigerator into a timer fitted to the power point Do not put the refrigerator in direct sunlight near stoves fires or heaters Do not put the refrigerator on an uneven surface Do not store flammable materials on or under the appliance e g aerosols Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance GENERAL WARNINGS Never s...

Page 5: ... scoop inside freezer drawer 4 Top freezer drawer on telescopic extension slides 5 Removable bottom freezer drawer mounted on pull out freezer door 1 Refrigerator light 2 Twin dairy compartments 3 Electronic temperature controls 4 Blue feature lighting 5 Adjustable door bins 6 Adjustable glass shelves 7 Bottle wine rack 8 Humidity controls 9 Crisper bins on telescopic slides 10 Bottle can bins 11 ...

Page 6: ...controls 4 Blue feature lighting 5 Adjustable door bins 6 Adjustable glass shelves 7 Bottle wine rack 8 Humidity controls 9 Crisper bins on telescopic slides 10 Bottle can bins 11 Egg Tray not shown 12 Freezer storage tray 13 Twist serve ice cube tray 14 Ice bucket and scoop in side drawer not illustrated 15 Two freezer drawers on telescopic slides 16 Adjustable rollers Electronic controls 1 2 3 6...

Page 7: ... with the front adjustable rollers wound down to tilt the top backwards by about 10mm from upright This will allow your freezer drawer to self close providing a consistent closed seal Height adjustable front rollers Fixed rear rollers 10 15mm CAUTION The rollers are designed for forward or backward movement only They are not castors Moving the refrigerator sideways may damage your floor and the ro...

Page 8: ...int and never use a double adapter 10 Before you put any food in your refrigerator it is recommended you leave it on for 2 or 3 hours to check it is running properly and the appropriate temperature is reached 4 Check the alignment of the refrigerator to the surrounding cupboards to see if it is level You can adjust the level with the rollers as detailed in step 3 Top of refrigerator is level ie ho...

Page 9: ...lation If the door is opened frequently a light frosting will occasionally occur on the freezer s interior This is normal and will clear after a few days If the freezer door is accidentally kept open a heavy frost will coat the inside walls and should be removed Your new refrigerator uses a high speed compressor along with other energy efficient components which may make unusual sounds These sound...

Page 10: ... light back on simply close and reopen the door Child Lock Press and hold the freezer and fridge buttons together to activate the child lock This will disable the display to prevent accidental changes to settings To turn the child lock off press and hold the freezer and fridge buttons together sensor alarm reset drinks chill freezer quick freeze eco holiday fridge The LCD panel has a blue backligh...

Page 11: ...30 minutes To set simply press the drinks chill button repeatedly for the number of minutes in 5 minute intervals Once set an animated icon appears beside the drinks chill button with a timer that counts down one minute at a time You can change the time or turn the timer off even after the countdown has started A buzzer will tell you when the time is finished and the icon will flash until the alar...

Page 12: ...proximately 3 hours simply twist the knob at the front clockwise until the ice drops into the bin below FEATURES This section tells you how to make the most of the many useful features cleaning instructions can be found on page 15 SpillSafe glass shelves Spillsafe glass shelves keep spills on the shelf A shelf retaining system minimises accidental movement of shelves and they can be adjusted to va...

Page 13: ... end of the slide and clip in place 4 Fully close the bin Freezer BOTTOM BIN WHE5100 MODEL To remove the bin pull the drawer out until it is open all the way then lift bin out from the front of the bin When refitting insert the rear of the bin first then lower into position When replacing the bins after cleaning we recommend fitting the lower bin first CAUTION Never store solvents or flammable mat...

Page 14: ...nal wipe over with a clean damp cloth will help remove finger marks You should only clean the doors with lukewarm soapy water and a soft cloth Rinse with clean water and then wipe the surface with a soft clean cloth to remove any soapy residue NOTE Only wash plastic parts or decorative trim with warm not hot water using an unscented detergent CAUTION Do not use stainless steel cleaners abrasive pa...

Page 15: ...perature on pages 11 Have large amounts of warm food just recently been stored Summer festive seasons and holidays usually mean a lot more work for your refrigerator If the day is hot or the room is very warm the refrigerator will need to run more than normal The refrigerator will run more that normal just after you install it or when it has been turned off for a long time If the temperature in th...

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Page 19: ...ce iii normal wear and tear iv power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply v incomplete or improper installation vi incorrect improper or inappropriate operation vii insect or vermin infestation viii failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with the Appliance b the Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing c the Appliance s serial numb...

Page 20: ...r for dimension and installation information call into your retailer phone or email our customer care team or visit our website TOP SERVICE Top Service encompasses the after sales service provided by The Electrolux Group to consumers including delivery home service and spare parts Westinghouse We are part of the Electrolux family Share more of our thinking at www electrolux com 2013 Electrolux Hom...

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