Westinghouse WBE4504SALH, WBE4500SALH, WBE4500SARH, WBE4500WARH, WBE4500WALH User Manual
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USER MANUAL
REFRIGERATION
Top Mount, Bottom Mount, French Door & Single Door
CONGRATULATIONS CONTENTS
Dear customer,
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our refrigerator. We are sure you will find your new refrigerator a pleasure to use. Before you use the refrigerator we recommend that you read through the relevant sections of this manual, which provides a description of your refrigerator and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use an electric appliance, it is important that the refrigerator 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 refrigerator, please check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the refrigerator 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
IMPORTANT
This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the refrigerator
ENVIRONMENT
This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the refrigerator
Conditions of use
This refrigerator is designed and intended to be used in normal domestic applications only.
Record model and serial number here:
Model number:........................................................................................
Serial number:.........................................................................................
Important safety instructions........................................................ |
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Refrigerator Features |
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Top mount refrigerator features ......................................... |
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Bottom mount refrigerator features .................................. |
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French door features................................................................. |
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Bottom mount with ice & water |
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refrigerator features ................................................................ |
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French door with ice & water features............................. |
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Single door refrigerator features ........................................ |
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Single door freezer features................................................. |
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Installing your new refrigerator |
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Unpacking your refrigerator.................................................. |
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Locating your refrigerator....................................................... |
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Installing your refrigerator...................................................... |
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Fitting the handles..................................................................... |
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Ice and Water Installation |
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Water filter..................................................................................... |
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Water supply & plumbing...................................................... |
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Replacing the water filter.............................................................. |
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Using your refrigerator |
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Removing Features................................................................... |
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Crisper Bin..................................................................................... |
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SpillSafe™ glass shelves........................................................... |
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Freezer Shelves........................................................................... |
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Drawers with telescopic slides............................................. |
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Twist & Serve ice......................................................................... |
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LED Lighting................................................................................. |
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Temperature control................................................................. |
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About the User Interface |
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Top mount & single door models....................................... |
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Bottom mount/French Door models.............................. |
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All freezer models...................................................................... |
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Bottom mount/French Door Ice & Water..................... |
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General information |
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Error Codes.................................................................................. |
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Cleaning the refrigerator....................................................... |
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Food storage guide.................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting......................................................................... |
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Ice & water troubleshooting................................................ |
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Warranty......................................................................................... |
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2 CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: You must read these warnings carefully before installing or using the refrigerator. If you need assistance, contact your customer care centre. The manufacturer will not accept liability, should these instructions or any other safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.
WARNING
•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.
•It is essential the power point is properly earthed to ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you
are unsure.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or moving it 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.
•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.
•Don’t use a steam cleaner. If live components come into contact with condensing steam, they may shortcircuit or cause an electric shock.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in 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.
•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•This appliance contains insulation formed with flammable blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing of this appliance.
•If you wish to discard this refrigerator, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
•When you dispose of your old refrigerators and freezers, remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get trapped inside.
•The plug must be accessible when the appliance is in position.
•Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself, only use a qualified or authorized service person for repairs.
WARNING
R600a refrigerant warning
This appliance contains flammable R600a refrigerant. Avoid safety 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 1m3 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 refrigerant check the rating plate inside the refrigerator 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 refrigerants 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.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
SAFETY 3
TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
Freezer temperature |
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control |
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“Temperature control” for |
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details on using this feature. |
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Twist & Serve Ice |
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Refer to the section “Using |
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your Refrigerator” for details |
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on removing, relocating and |
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using this feature. |
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LED lighting |
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Your refrigerator is fitted with |
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LED lighting. |
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Deli drawer |
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Use the deli drawer to store |
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foods like small goods, fresh or |
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cooked meat and cheese, or as |
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an additional crisper. The drawer |
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will prevent strong food odours |
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from impacting the rest of the |
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refrigerator. To remove the deli |
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drawer, pull it forward, then lift it |
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up and pull it further forward. |
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Humidity control |
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Change the humidity by sliding |
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the humidity control. Less humid |
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conditions are recommended for |
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fruit, while more humid conditions |
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are recommended for vegetables. |
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FlexFresh crisper |
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Use the crisper to store |
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vegetables, fruit or small goods. |
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Change the humidity by sliding |
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the humidity control. |
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Crisper divider |
SpillSafeTM glass shelves |
Use the crisper divider to |
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organise and separate fruit |
The glass shelves improve |
and vegetables. |
visibility and isolate leaks- |
preventing spills from dripping down to the shelves below.
Refrigerator control panel
From this panel you can control the temperature of the refrigerator compartment as well as setting the quick chill function or resetting the door alarm.
For further information on how to use this feature refer to the section “About the User Interface”.
Adjustable freezer bin divider
Use the dividers to organise stored items by twisting to lock into the holes provided.
FamilySafe lockable compartment
This compartment can be used to store dairy and is also lockable for storing items like cosmetics and medicines. To operate the lock, turn the knob located on the front of the bin.
FlexStor door bins
Slide FlexStor bins to
meet different storage
needs. To remove, lift and tilt. To replace, tilt the top and push down until locked in place.
Door storage bin
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The door bin can be |
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removed by lifting it up |
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over the support lugs. |
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To replace, push down |
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over the support lugs to |
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lock in place. |
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Bottle storage bin |
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with fingers |
WTB4604S illustrated |
Use the bottle bin for tall |
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bottle storage. The bottle |
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bin can be removed by |
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lifting it up over the support |
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lugs. To replace, push down |
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over the support lugs to |
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lock in place. |
Freezer control
This is a simple slide control to adjust the temperature of your freezer compartment.
For further information on how to use this feature refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator”.
Features may vary depending on model. Not all models will have features listed.
4 FEATURES
BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
LED lighting
Your refrigerator is fitted with
LED lighting.
Bottle rack
(Available in selected
models only)
FlexFresh crisper
Use the crisper to store 
vegetables, fruit or small goods.
Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control.
Humidity control
Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control. Less humid conditions are recommended for fruit, while more humid conditions are recommended for vegetables.
Crisper divider
Use the crisper divider to organise and separate fruit and vegetables.
Twist & Serve Ice
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on removing and using this feature.
Freezer storage bin
Refer to the section “Using 
your Refrigerator” for details
on removing, and using this feature.
SpillSafeTM glass shelves
The glass shelves improve visibility and isolate leakspreventing spills from dripping down to the shelves below.
Refrigerator/freezer control panel
From this panel you can control the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartments as well as setting the quick freeze function or resetting the door alarm.
For further information on how to use this feature refer to the section “About the User Interface”.
FamilySafe lockable compartment
This compartment can be used to store dairy and is also lockable for storing items like cosmetics and medicines. To operate the lock, turn the knob located on the front of the bin.
FlexStor bins
Slide FlexStor bins to meet different storage
needs. To remove, lift and tilt. To replace, tilt the top and push down until locked in place.
Door storage bin
The door bin can be removed by lifting it up
over the support lugs. To replace, push down
over the support lugs to lock in place.
Bottle storage bin with fingers
Use the bottle bin for tall bottle storage. The bottle bin can be removed by lifting it up over the support lugs. To replace, push down over the support lugs to lock in place.
WBE5304S illustrated
Features may vary depending on model. Not all models will have features listed.
FEATURES 5
FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
LED lighting
Your refrigerator is fitted with
LED lighting.
Bottle rack
(Available in selected models only)
FlexFresh crisper
Use the crisper to store vegetables, fruit or small goods. Change the humidity by sliding
the humidity control.
Humidity control
Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control. Less humid conditions are recommended for fruit, while more humid conditions are recommended for vegetables.
Crisper divider
Use the crisper divider to organise and separate fruit and vegetables.
Twist & Serve Ice
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on removing and using this feature.
Freezer storage bin
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on removing, and using this feature.
WHE5200S illustrated
Refrigerator/freezer control panel
From this panel you can control the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartments as well as setting the quick freeze function or resetting the door alarm.
For further information on how to use this feature refer to the section “About the User Interface”.
FamilySafe lockable compartment
This compartment can be used to store dairy and is also lockable for storing items like cosmetics and medicines. To operate the lock, turn the knob located on the front of the bin.
FlexStor door bins
Slide FlexStor bins to meet different storage needs. To remove, lift and tilt. To replace, tilt the top and push down until locked in place.
Door storage bin
The door bin can be removed by lifting it up over the support lugs. To replace, push down over the support lugs to lock in place.
Bottle storage bin with fingers
Use the bottle bin for tall bottle storage. The bottle bin can be removed by lifting it up over the support lugs. To replace, push down over the support lugs to lock in place.
SpillSafeTM glass shelves
The glass shelves improve visibility and isolate leakspreventing spills from dripping down to the shelves below.
Features may vary depending on model. Not all models will have features listed.
6 FEATURES
BOTTOM MOUNT ICE & WATER REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
LED lighting
Your refrigerator is fitted with
LED lighting.
Water filter 
Bottle rack
(Available in selected
models only)
FlexFresh crisper
Use the crisper to store
vegetables, fruit or small goods. Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control.
Humidity control
Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control. Less humid conditions are recommended for fruit, while more humid conditions are recommended for vegetables.
Crisper divider
Use the crisper divider to organise and separate fruit and vegetables.
Automatic Ice maker
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on using this feature.
Freezer storage bin
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on using this feature.
FamilySafe lockable compartment
This compartment can be used to store dairy and is also lockable for storing items like cosmetics and medicines. To operate the lock, turn the knob located on the front of the bin.
FlexStor door bins
Slide FlexStor bins to meet different storage needs.
To remove, lift and tilt. To replace, tilt the top and push down until locked in place.
Door storage bin
The door bin can be removed by lifting it up
over the support lugs. To replace, push down over the support lugs to
lock in place.
Bottle storage bin with fingers
Use the bottle bin for tall bottle storage. The bottle bin can be removed by lifting it up over the support lugs. To replace, push down over the support lugs to lock in place.
SpillSafeTM glass shelves
The glass shelves improve WBE5360S illustrated visibility and isolate leaks-
preventing spills from dripping down to the shelves below.
Refrigerator/freezer control panel
From this panel you can control the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer
compartments as well as setting the quick freeze function, controlling the Ice Maker or resetting the door alarm.
For further information on how to use this feature refer to the section “About the
User Interface”.
Features may vary depending on model. Not all models will have features listed.
FEATURES 7
FRENCH DOOR ICE & WATER REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
LED lighting
Your refrigerator is fitted with
LED lighting.
Water filter
Bottle Rack
(Available in selected models only)
FlexFresh crisper
Use the crisper to store vegetables, fruit or small goods. Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control.
Humidity control
Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control. Less humid conditions are recommended for fruit, while more humid conditions are recommended for vegetables.
Crisper divider
Use the crisper divider to organise and separate fruit and vegetables.
Automatic ice maker
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on using this feature.
Freezer storage bin
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on using this feature.
FamilySafe lockable compartment
This compartment can be used to store dairy and is also lockable for storing items like cosmetics and medicines. To operate the
lock, turn the knob located on the front of the bin.
FlexStor bins
Slide FlexStor bins to meet different storage needs. To remove, lift and tilt. To replace, tilt the top and push down until locked in place.
Door storage bin
The door bin can be removed by lifting it up
over the support lugs. To replace, push down over the support lugs to lock in place.
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Bottle storage bin |
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with fingers |
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Use the bottle bin for tall |
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bottle storage. The bottle |
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bin can be removed by |
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lifting it up over the support |
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lugs. To replace, push down |
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over the support lugs to |
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lock in place. |
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SpillSafeTM glass |
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shelves |
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The glass shelves improve |
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visibility and isolate leaks- |
WHE5260S illustrated |
preventing spills from |
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dripping down to the |
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shelves below. |
Refrigerator/freezer control panel
From this panel you can control the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer
compartments as well as setting the quick freeze function, controlling the Ice Maker or resetting the door alarm.
For further information on how to use this feature refer to the section “About the User Interface”.
Features may vary depending on model. Not all models will have features listed.
8 FEATURES
SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
LED Lighting
Your refrigerator is fitted with
LED lighting.
Deli drawer
Use the deli drawer to store foods like small goods, fresh or cooked meat and cheese, or as an additional crisper. The drawer will prevent strong food odours from penetrating the rest of the refrigerator. To remove the deli drawer, pull it forward, then lift it up and pull it further forward.
FlexFresh crisper
Use the crisper to store vegetables, fruit or small goods.
Humidity control
Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control. Less humid conditions are recommended for fruit, while more humid conditions are recommended for vegetables.
Crisper divider
Use the crisper divider to organise and separate fruit and vegetables.
SpillSafeTM glass shelves
The glass shelves improve visibility and isolate leakspreventing spills from dripping down to the shelves below.
Refrigerator control panel
From this panel you can control the temperature of the refrigerator compartment as well as setting the quick chill function or resetting the door alarm.
For further information on how to use this feature refer to the section “About the User Interface”.
FamilySafe lockable compartment
This compartment can be used to store dairy and is also lockable for storing items like cosmetics and medicines. To operate the lock, turn the knob located on the front of the bin.
FlexStor bins
Slide FlexStor bins to meet different storage needs. To remove, lift and tilt. To replace, tilt the top and push down until locked in place.
Door storage bin
The door bin can be removed by lifting it up over the support lugs. To replace, push down over the support lugs to lock in place.
WRB5004S illustrated
Bottle storage bin with fingers
Use the bottle bin for tall bottle storage. The bottle bin can be removed by lifting it up over the support lugs. To replace, push down over the support lugs to lock in place.
Features may vary depending on model. Not all models will have features listed.
FEATURES 9
SINGLE DOOR FREEZER FEATURES
LED lighting
Your refrigerator is fitted with
LED lighting.
Storage bins
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on removing, and using this feature.
WFB4204S illustrated
Freezer control
From this panel you can control the temperature of the freezer as well as setting the quick freeze and drinks chill functions or reset the door alarm.
For further information on how to use this feature refer to the section “Controlling your Refrigerator”.
Twist & serve ice
Refer to the section “Using your Refrigerator” for details on removing, relocating and using this feature.
Features may vary depending on model. Not all models will have features listed.
10 FEATURES
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