Westinghouse WHE6170BB, WHE6170SB, WHE6270SB User Manual for WHE6170SB

USER MANUAL

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WHE6170, WHE6270

REFRIGERATOR

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Contents

1. SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 3

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE .................................................................................................. 5

3. ABOUT THE USER INTERFACE ........................................................................................................... 6

4. INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE .............................................................................................. 9

5. USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ...........................................................................................................13

6. CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ................................................................................................... 18

7. FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ......................................................................................................................20

8. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................21

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following
data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate which is located inside the product.

Warning / Caution-Safety information.

General information and tips.
Environmental information.

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

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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

• It is essential the electric outlet 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 short-circuit
or cause an electric shock.

• Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant
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 suocate if they get trapped inside.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable socket­ outlets or portable power supplies at the
rear of the appliance.

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.

WARNING

Stable Footing
When your refrigerator is in place,
you need to stabilise it. Lift the front
of the refrigerator to take the weight
o each stability foot and make small
quarter turns to each foot until it is in
firm contact with the floor. If you
intend to move the refrigerator,
remember to wind up each foot so
that you can move it freely. Repeat
the process of the foot adjustment
once you have settled on the new
location of the refrigerator.

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Side View

Stabilising foot
wound down

GENERAL WARNINGS
Read the following carefully to avoid
damage or injury. It is important to use your
refrigerator safely. Check these safety points
before using your refrigerator.

• The appliance must be plugged into its
own dedicated electrical outlet.

• The plug must be accessible when the
refrigerator is in position.

• It is essential the powerpoint 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 supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning
and before changing the light bulb
(when fitted) 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.

• Don’t plug your refrigerator into a timer
fitted to the powerpoint.

• 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.

• Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment.

• Never try to repair the refrigerator
yourself, only use a qualified or
authorised service person for repairs.

• Never use electric heaters or dryers
to defrost the freezer because you can
receive an electric shock

• When transporting and installing the
refrigerator, care should be taken to
ensure that no parts of the refrigerating
circuit are damaged.

• Keep ventilation openings in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure clear of obstruction.

• When installed correctly, your
refrigerator should:
– Have adequate space at the back
and sides for air circulation.
– Be vertically aligned to the
surrouning cupboards.
– Have doors that will self-close from
a partially open position.

• The appliance is not to be used 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.

• Children being supervised not to play with
the appliance.

NOTE: You must read these warnings
carefully before installing or using the
refrigerator. If you need assistance, contact
your Customer Care Department. The
manufacturer will not accept liability, should
these instructions or any other safety
instructions incorporated in this book be
ignored.

Environmental information.

This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as:

• The kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working enviroments

• Farm house and by clients in
hotels, motels and other
residential type enviroments

• Bed and breakfast type
environments

• Catering and similar non-retail
applications

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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The details of the refrigerator feature:

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Ice Maker

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Air distributor - Multiflow

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Air filter

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Water filter

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Flip up glass shelf

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Slide/fold glass shelf

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Left Glass shelf

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Right Glass shelf

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Crisper shelf cover

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Left crisper

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Right crisper

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Left Snack Zone compartment

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Right Snack Zone compartment

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Egg Tray

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Upper fixed door bin

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Left fixed door bin

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FlexStorTM dairy bin

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Adjustable Door 1/3 bin

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Adjustable Door 2/3 bin

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Adjustable Expandable bin

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Bottle storage bin

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Adjustable left hinge

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Adjustable right hinge

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Drawer

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Drawer divider

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Upper freezer drawer

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Lower freezer basket

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Lower freezer basket divider

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Refrigerator Door Handles

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Drawer Door handles

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Refrigerator/Freezer control panel

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Water and Ice Dispenser Trigger

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Drawer control panel

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3. ABOUT THE USER INTERFACE

3.1 External user interface

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DESCRIPTION PRIMARY FUNCTION

ICON

1 Quick Freeze

(on/o)

Activates a faster rate for freezing food in the freezer.
Deactivates after 12 hours.

2 Drinks Chill Quickly chills a drink inside the freezer compartment.

Touch the Drinks Chill Key, a time value will display on the
freezer temp display (in minutes) and can be changed
using the +/- buttons. A tone will sound when the time
has been input. Range is from 20-45 minutes in 5 minute
intervals.

3 Ice Maker When LED is lit, the ice maker is on. When ice maker is

in OFF state, the indicator will blink when dispensing ice.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn ice maker on/o.

4 Lock Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable/disable. While

in the locked state, you will not be able to change any
settings on the display nor dispense ice and water. The
indicator will flash and an audible warning tone is played.

5 Adjusting Temp Press either the + or - to adjust to desired temperature

setting. Freezer temp - Control temperatures range
From -23°C to -15°C.
Refrigerator temp - Control temperatures range
From +1°C to +7°C.
How to change the °F/°C Mode:
Press and hold for 5 seconds + and - on the refrigerator
side. A tone will be heard. The display will then revert to
either °F/°C mode

6 Door Open Illuminates and sounds an alarm when the door is left

open for 5 minutes or more. It stays illuminated as long as
the door is open. Pressing any key will mute and reset the
alarm.

7 Replace Water

Filter

Display illuminates every 6 months or when filter needs
replacing. Press and hold ‘Reset Water Filter’ for 3 seconds
to reset.

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8 Replace Air Filter Display illuminates every 6 months or when filter needs

replacing. Press and hold ‘Reset Air Filter’ for 3 seconds to
reset.

9 Water Press the “water” key to select water. An indicator light will

be illuminated above the active feature.

10 Cubed Ice Press the “cube” key to select cubed ice. An indicator light

will be illuminated above the active feature.

11 Crushed Ice Press the “crush” key to select crushed ice. An indicator

light will be illuminated above the active feature.

12 Quick Chill Quick chill is a faster rate for chilling food in the

refrigerator compartment. Deactivates after 6 hours.

13 Reset Air Filter After replacing filter, press and hold for 3 seconds to reset.

14 Reset Water Filter After replacing filter, press and hold for 3 seconds to reset.

15 Lighting Press the light button to turn on/o the dispenser light.

If you press and hold it for 3 sec. it will toggle on/o the
handles ambient lighting.

3.2 Internal user interface

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ICON

1 Unlock The interface will automatically lock after 3 seconds

without any interaction. Press and hold 3 seconds to
unlock the interface. A tone will sound to confirm your
choice.

2 Freezer Choosing Freezer will set drawer temperature to the same

temperature as the freezer compartment. A tone will
sound to confirm your choice.

3 Ultra Chill Choosing Ultra Chill will set drawer temperature to -2°C. A

tone will sound to confirm your choice.

4 Cold Drinks Choosing Cold Drinks will set drawer temperature to 0°C.

A tone will sound to confirm your choice.

5 Deli Snacks Choosing Deli Snacks will set drawer temperature to 3°C.

A tone will sound to confirm your choice.

6 Chilled Wine Choosing Chilled Wine will set drawer temperature to 7°C.

A tone will sound to confirm your choice.

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3.3 Setting cooling temperatures

Note: The recommended settings for a
product installed in a kitchen is 3˚C for the
fresh food compartment and -17˚C for the
freezer.

IMPORTANT

If your product has food freezing in
the fresh food compartment, increase
the temperature setting 1 or 2 degrees
Celsius.

If you place food within 2 cm in front
of the air ports, there may be the
chance of freezing food.

Air Port

Note: Control features and alarms
may vary by model.

Alerts and Alarms

Water Filter

When illuminated, the water filter needs to
be replaced. Change the water filter every 6
months or when 454 litres of water has been
dispensed. To reset, press and hold button
for 3 seconds. Tone will sound once it has
been reset.

Door Open

If a door has been left open for 5 minutes or
more, an alarm will sound and the door open
indicator will illuminate on the display. The
alarm can be turned o by closing the door
or pressing any key. Control panel will return
to normal operation after the door is closed.

Error Tone

An alarm will sound if the user tries to make
a selection that is not available.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables
portions of the refrigerator and its controls
in accordance with observance of the weekly
Sabbath and religious holidays within the
Orthodox Jewish community.

Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by
simultaneously pressing and holding both
the “-” (freezer side) and “+” (refrigerator
side) for five seconds. Other than the High
Temp alarm, no audible sounds will occur
until the user exits the Sabbath mode. The
display shows “Sb” while in Sabbath mode.

In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is
active for health reasons. For example,

If the door is left ajar the High Temp alarm
is activated. The refrigerator will function
normally once the door is closed, without
any violation of the Sabbath/Holidays. The
High Temp alarm is permitted when cabinet
temperature is outside the safe zone for 20
minutes. The alarm silences itself after 10
minutes while the High Temp icon stays lit
until the Sabbath mode is exited.

Air Filter Installation

First operation the refrigerator need to
installation the air filter which storage at
crisper left side and follow installation
method as below.
Carbon activated air filter

1) Remove plastic wrap.

2) Install filter according to your
refrigerator’s use&care guide.

3) Reset filter reminder light on your
refrigerator.

4) Replace filter every 6 months.
When illuminated, air filter needs to be
replaced. Change the air filter every 6
months. To reset, press and hold button for
3 seconds. Tone will sounds once it has been
reset.

Note: While in Sabbath Mode, neither the
lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will
work until Sabbath Mode is deactivated.

Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode
after power failure recovery. It must be
deactivated with the buttons on the control
panel.

Although you have entered the Sabbath
Mode, the ice maker will complete the
cycle it had already initiated. The ice cube
compartment will remain cold and new ice
cubes can be made with standard trays.

4. INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE

Front face of bench

aligned to front corner

edge of cabinet.

35 mm

Front face of bench

aligned to front corner

edge of cabinet.

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Unpacking

ENVIRONMENT

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.

Important – check for any damages or
marks. If you find the refrigerator is damaged
or marked, you must report it within 7 days
should you wish to claim for damage/marks
under the manufacturers warranty. This does
not aect your statutory rights.

Clean your refrigerator thoroughly following
the instructions in the “Cleaning” section
and wipe o any dust that has accumulated
during shipping.

Locating the refrigerator

CAUTION

Automatic aerosol systems (such as
insect control) should not be located
adjacent to the product as the spray
may cause long term damage to the
external plastics of the appliance.

Do not put the refrigerator in a location that
is too cold or is unprotected, for example in
a garage or on a veranda. The ambient
temperature should be above 10°C.

When positioned in a corner area, spacing
of right side at least 260 mm and left
side at least 355 mm on the hinge side will
allow the doors to open enough to enable
the removal of bins and shelves.

35 mm

Front face of bench

aligned to front corner

edge of cabinet.

Note: Doors are designed to sit proud of
cabinetry (not flush). The clearances shown
above are the recommended minimum
clearances.

Installing your refrigerator

Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:

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Put the refrigerator in a dry place avoiding
areas of high moisture or humidity.
Ensure the refrigerator is located on an even
surface.

Adequate ventilation around your
refrigerator

Note: If your refrigerator is placed with the
door hinge side against a wall, you may have
to allow additional space so the door can be

opened wider.
The diagram below shows the recommened
airspace to allow for ventilation of your
refrigerator.