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SAFETYCONTENTS

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a

handy place for later reference. Pass the user manual

on to new owners of the refrigerator.

TIPS & INFORMATION

Important – check for any damages or marks

If you find the refrigerator is damaged or marked, you must

report it within 7 days if you wish to claim for damage/marks

under the manufacturers warranty. This does not affect your

statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

Information on disposal for users

• Most of the packing materials are recyclable.

Please dispose of those materials through your local

recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate

collection containers.

• If you wish to discard this product, please contact your

local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

WARNING

• When you dispose of your old refrigerators and freezers,

remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get

trapped inside.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

• Don’t use a steam cleaner. If live components come into

contact with condensing steam, they may short-circuit or

cause an electric shock.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate

the defrosting process other than those recommended by the

manufacturer

• This appliance contains insulation formed with ﬂammable

blowing gases.Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing

of this appliance’.

• If pressurised aerosol containers 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.

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated

220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.

• The plug must be accessible when the refrigerator is in

position.

• It is essential the power point is properly earthed to

ground. Consult a qualiﬁed electrician if you are unsure.

• Don’t use extension cords or adapter plugs with this

refrigerator.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualiﬁed

persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans

with a ﬂammable propellant in this appliance.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage

compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the

type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning it, or changing

the light bulb to avoid electric shock.

• Never unplug the 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.

• Keep the refrigerator out of direct sunlight.

• Don’t locate the refrigerator near stoves, ﬁres or heaters.

• When installed correctly, your refrigerator should:

– Have adequate space at the back and sides for air

circulation (refer to page 10).

– Be aligned to the surrounding cupboards.

– Have doors that will self-close from a partially

open position.

For Ice & Water models only

• Check for water leaks at all water connection points in

the ﬁrst two or three hours after installation. Re-check

after 24 hours to ensure connection is watertight. If the

connection is leaking, contact a licensed plumber.

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe

or with water of unknown quality without adequate

disinfection.

• Never connect the appliance to a hot water supply.

• Never install the water ﬁlter in an area of the wall where

there may be electrical wires and/or water supply pipes.

• Never install the water ﬁlter in an area of direct sunlight.

WARNING

R600a refrigerant warning

This appliance contains a small quantity of flammable

R600a refrigerant. Avoid saftey hazards by carefully

installing, handling, servicing and disposing of this

appliance.

• Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not

damaged during transportation and installation.

• Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

• The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m

per 8g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in the

appliance can be found on the rating plate inside

the appliance.

• If you are unsure of the refridgerant check the rating

plate inside the refridgerator compartment.

• It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised

Service Person to service this appliance. In Queensland

Australia the Authorisation Service Person MUST hold a

Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocarbon refridgerants

to carry out servicing or repairs which involve the

removal of covers.

• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure

or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Top mount refrigerator features . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Bottom mount refrigerator features . . . . . . . . . . 5

Bottom mount ice & water refrigerator features . . . . . 6

Single door all refrigerator features . . . . . . . . . 7

Single door all freezer features . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing your new appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ventilation around your appliance. . . . . . . . . 9

Installing your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ice and water installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Electronic display controls – ice & water models . . . .15

Electronic display controls – electronic models . . . . .18

Manual (rotary) controls – manual models . . . . . . . 20

Using your appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Door storage bins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dairy compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Deli bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Crisper bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storesafe™ lockable bins . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SpillSafe™ glass shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Freezer Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Twist Ice & Serve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Switching off your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ice & water roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our

refrigerator/freezer. We are sure you will ﬁnd your new

appliance a pleasure to use. Before you use the appliance,

we recommend that you read through the relevant sections

of this manual, which provides a description of your

appliance and its functions.

To avoid the risks that are always present when you use

an electric appliance, it is important that the appliance is

installed 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 it is not

damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance but contact

your local customer care centre.

The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:

WARNING

This symbol indicates information concerning your

personal safety

CAUTION

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid

damaging the refrigerator

TIPS & INFORMATION

This symbol indicates tips and information about use

of the refrigerator

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

This symbol indicates tips and information about

economical and ecological use of the refrigerator

CONDITIONS OF USE

This appliance is designed and intended to be used in

normal domestic applications only.

Record model and serial number here:

Model:

Serial No:

CONTENTSCONGRATULATIONS

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Brand	Westinghouse
Model	WBM4000SB
Category	Fridge-Freezers
File type	PDF
File size	4.26 MB

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The drain hole in my fridge-freezer is dirty/clogged, how do I clean it? Verified

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How often should I defrost my freezer? Verified

For optimal use of the freezer it is best to defrost it once every 3-6 months. Ice on the inside of the freezer reduces the available space and increases the use of energy. The thawing process can be accelerated by placing hot water in the drawer or placing bowls of hot water in the freezer.

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I bought a new fridge-freezer, can I turn it on immediately? Verified

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Is it normal that water or ice drops are forming on the back wall of my fridge-freezer? Verified

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De door of my fridge-freezer will not close properly, why is that? Verified

The two most common causes are that the fridge-freezer is not level and that the door seal is damaged or has food remains on it. Make sure the fridge-freezer is level and check the door seal. Replace the seal if neccesary.

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To ensure a good ventilation it's best to leave at least 5cm of free space on both sides and the back of the fridge-freezer.

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What do the stars on the freezer mean? Verified

The stars indicate the freezing capacity. 1 star indicates a freezing capacity down to -6ºC. This makes the freezer suitable for making ice cubes or storing previously frozen goods for up to two weeks. Fresh food cannot be frozen. 2 stars indicates a freezing capacity down to -12ºC. This makes the freezer suitable for storing previously frozen goods for up to two months. Fresh food cannot be frozen. 3 stars indicates a freezing capacity down to -18ºC. This makes the freezer suitable

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How long does it take for my refrigerator to reach the set temperature after I turn it on? Verified

This depends on the size, age and model of the refrigerator. It may take several hours to 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the set temperature. The process can be accelerated by placing non-perishable goods in the refrigerator. The temperature in the refrigerator cannot be measured properly by feeling the air inside. The best way to tell if the refrigerator has reached the set temperature is to place a glass of water in the refrigerator with a thermometer in it.

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There is condensation in my refrigerator, why is that? Verified

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