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cHANGING THE LIGHT bULb

1.   Switch off the power at the power point and remove the 

cord by pulling the plug.

2.   Carefully unclip the light cover by pulling the light cover 

tab at the rear, towards you.

3.   Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with a new bulb 

of the same type and wattage. If, when you remove the 

light bulb the small rubber “O” ring comes out with the 

bulb, fit the “O” ring over the new bulb and screw bulb 

into the socket (see diagram at bottom of page).

WARNING

 Never insert your finger into the light bulb socket to check 

for the presence of the “O” ring.

4.   Replace the light cover by hooking the lugs into the front 

of the housing and pressing the rear of the cover up until 

it clips in.

5.   Wait 5 minutes to ensure pressures in the refrigeration 

system are equalised, before turning the refrigerator on 

at the power point.

TIPS & INFORMATION

Ensure the ‘O’ ring is in place before replacing the bulb. 

Light bulb

“O” ring

Light socket

cLEANING THE AppLIANcE

WARNING

Before cleaning: Turn appliance off at the power point, then 

remove power cord from socket. This will make sure there is 

no chance of getting an electric shock.

•  Doors – stainless steel

 

 This stainless steel has a special advanced protective 

coating that eases the removal of marks such as 

finger prints and water spots. To keep your stainless 

steel appliance looking at its best, you should clean it 

regularly. You should only clean the stainless steel doors 

with luke-warm soapy water and a soft cloth, rinsing 

with clean water and then wipe the surface with clean 

water and a soft clean cloth to remove soap residue. 

CAUTION

Do not use stainless steel cleaners, abrasive pads  or other 

cleaners as they are likely to scratch the surface. Damage to 

this product after delivery is not covered by your warranty.

•  Interior

   You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will 

be easiest to clean when the food supply is low. Wash 

the interior with a soft cloth and use an unscented mild 

soap with lukewarm water. Thoroughly dry all surfaces 

and removable parts. Avoid getting water on appliance 

controls. If you have taken out any removable parts, 

replace them and switch the power on before re-

stocking the appliance with food. Naturally, you should 

keep the interior of your appliance hygienic by promptly 

and thoroughly wiping up any food spills.

   Do not use a steam cleaner. If live components come 

into contact with condensing steam, they may short-

circuit or cause an electric shock.

•  Door seals

   Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and 

drink can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear 

when you open the door. Wash seal with a mild 

detergent and warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. 

CAUTION

Never use hot water, solvents, commercial kitchen cleaners, 

aerosol cleaners, metal polishes, caustic or abrasive 

cleaners, or scourers to clean this appliance, as they will 

damage it. Many commercially available cleaning products 

and detergents contain solvents that will damage your 

refrigerator. When cleaning, use only a soft cloth with  

an unscented mild soap and lukewarm water.

cARE & MAINTENANcE

MAINTAINING yOUR REFRIGERATOR

If you think something may be wrong with your refrigerator, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service. 

You may locate the problem, sparing yourself from inconvenience, saving time and money.

problem

solution

Refrigerator is not

operating

•  Check that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly and that the outlet is switched ‘ON’.
•  Try running another appliance from the power outlet. If no power is coming from the outlet you may have 

blown a fuse or tripped a circuit of your household power supply.

•  Try adjusting the temperature control to a slightly “colder” position.
•  It is normal for the freezer fan NOT to operate during the automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after the 

appliance is switched on.

When there is 

refrigerator/freezer 

noise

Modern refrigerators/freezers with increased storage capacity use high speed compressors. These can provide 

a seemingly high level of sound which is quite normal. Normal operational sounds include:

•  Occasional gurgling, similar to water boiling.

•  Air flow noise (air circulates because of a small fan).

•  A popping noise heard during automatic defrost.

•  A clicking noise heard just before the compressor starts (this is just the automatic switching action of the 

temperature control, turning the compressor on or off).

Other strange sounds may mean that you need to check and take action. For example, noises may mean that:

• The cabinet is not level.

• The floor is uneven or weak.

• Bottles are badly placed and rattling.

•  There are vibrations from an object on top of or behind or beside the refrigerator.

•  The back of the refrigerator cabinet is touching the wall.
Remember it is quite normal for noise to seem louder just after the refrigerator  

starts operating.

If there are odours 

inside the refrigerator

• The interior may need cleaning.
• Some foods produce odours.
•  Some containers and wrapping can  cause odours.
•  Ask yourself if the odour started about the same time you started storing something unusual.

When the motor 

seems to run more than 

expected

Your new refrigerator has a large fridge and freezer section to keep cool. So it is normal to frequently hear the sound 

of the motor. However, to keep operation to a minimum check the following:

•  Are doors kept open too long or too often?

•  Are controls set too cold? See ‘Controlling the temperature’ 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 the 

refrigerator is too warm

•  Check that the appliance has enough clearance at the sides, back and top.  

Refer to the installation instructions on page 7.

•  Refer to ‘Controlling the temperature’ on pages  11.
•  You may have kept the door open too long or too frequently.
•  Food containers or packaging may be holding a door open.

If the temperature in the 

refrigerator is too cold

•  Refer to ‘Controlling the temperature’ on page 11.
•  Increase the temperature to avoid high energy consumption.

If heavy frosting occurs 

in the freezer

Make sure you fully close the freezer and fridge doors. If the doors are left open, a heavy frost will coat the inside of 

the freezer. If a frost develops, remove it and take care to properly close the doors.

If water drips on the 

floor

The defrost water tray, (located at the back or underneath of the cabinet) may not be properly positioned, or the drain 

tube may not be properly positioned to direct water into this tray. You may need to pull the refrigerator away from the 

wall to check the tray and tube.

Fridge does not exit 

holiday mode

Turn appliance off at the power point. Leave off for three (3) minutes for the memory to clear, then turn back on.

If the doors will not close •  Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back 10-15mm to allowthe doors to self close.

•  Check whether something is holding the door open.
It is normal for the french doors to momentarily open and re-close when the food storage compartment door is closed. 

If the french doors stay open, the refrigerator needs to be tilted backwards a little further. If you call a service person to 

solve this problem you will be charged for the cost of the service call, this is not a warranty fault.
Check bins are positioned correctly on slides after cleaning.

IF yOU STILL REqUIRE SERvIcE

If you have a problem, and the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned above, contact your nearest 

Electrolux approved Service Centre or the dealer you bought the refrigerator from. Be ready to quote the model number, 

9-digit PNC and 8-digit serial number, which is stated on the label inside the refrigerator compartment.

TROUbLESHOOTING

Summary of Contents for WHE5100

Page 1: ...REFRIGERATION USER MANUAL French Door Models ...

Page 2: ...NING It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service person to service this appliance In Queensland the authorised service person MUST hold a gas work authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 3 General warnings 4 WHE5100 features 5 Installing your new appl...

Page 3: ...refrigerator by pulling the electrical cord as this may damage it Grip the plug firmly and pull straight out Choose a location for your refrigerator that isn t too cold The ambient room temperature should be above 10 C Stand your refrigerator in a dry place avoid areas of high moisture or humidity Don t put the refrigerator in frosty or unprotected areas like a garage or on the verandah Don t plug...

Page 4: ...gerator sideways may damage your floor and the rollers 1 Roll the refrigerator into place 2 The top of the refrigerator should be tilted back by 10mm see diagram on left This will allow the doors to self close providing a consistent door seal 3 If the refrigerator isn t tilted back you can adjust the two front rollers by turning the large plastic roller nut see diagram below One turn of the nut in...

Page 5: ...ppropriate temperature is reached Congratulations You have successfully installed your new refrigerator INITIALSTART UP 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...

Page 6: ...rn to 14 C with the next press of the button The bar graph gets smaller with colder freezer settings sensor alarm reset drinks chill freezer quick freeze eco holiday fridge Changing the refrigerator temperature Press the fridge button to make the refrigerator colder in 1 C steps Once 0 C is reached the display will return to 7 C with the next button press The bar graph gets smaller with colder ref...

Page 7: ...If you want to remove or adjust a bin lift it over the support lugs on the inner door panel To replace push the bin down over the support lugs to lock it in place Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment to store foods like butter margarine and cheeses The compartment is slightly warmer than the rest of the refrigerator compartment while the lid provides protection against odours USing your ref...

Page 8: ...freezer noise Modern refrigerators freezers with increased storage capacity use high speed compressors These can provide a seemingly high level of sound which is quite normal Normal operational sounds include Occasional gurgling similar to water boiling Air flow noise air circulates because of a small fan A popping noise heard during automatic defrost A clicking noise heard just before the compres...

Page 9: ...17 notes notes notes notes ...

Page 10: ...s due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship Electrolux is not liable in the following situations which are not exhaustive a the Appliance is damaged by i accident ii misuse or abuse including failure to properly maintain or service iii normal wear and tear iv power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply v incomplete or improper installation vi incorrect improper or inapprop...

Page 11: ... 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 2011 Electrolux Home Pro...

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