Westinghouse WTB2800WF, WTB2300WF, WTB2500WF, WTB2300PF User Manual
USER MANUAL
Top Mount Models
WTB2300, WTB2500,
WTB2800, WTB3400,
WTB3700
TIPS & INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
CONTENTSCONGRATULATIONS
BEFORE YOU CALL
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our
refrigerator. 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 entire user manual, which provides
the description of the appliance and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use an
electrical 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 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 designed and intended to be used in
normal domestic applications only.
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.
Important safety information .................................... 3 - 4
Installation .................................................................. 5
Initial start up .............................................................. 5
Cleaning .................................................................... 5
Temperature control ..................................................... 7
Door alarm ................................................................. 7
Light bulb change ........................................................ 7
Refrigerator features .................................................... 8
Door storage bins ........................................................ 8
Wine caddy (selected models only) ................................. 8
Crisper bin .................................................................. 8
- Vegetables storage
- Fruits and small foods storage
Deodoriser .................................................................. 8
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 9
Notes ........................................................................ 10
Warranty ....................................................................11
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.
Please ensure you read the instruction manual
fully before you call for service, or a full service
fee could be applicable.
2 Contents
WARNING
CAUTION
TIPS & INFORMATION
WARNING
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety.
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the refrigerator.
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.
R600A REFRIGERANT WARNING
• This appliance contains 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 inside
the appliance.
• Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged during transportation and installation.
• In the event any damage accidentally occurs, keep the
appliance away from open fires and any devices that
produce sparks or arcs and luminaries during normal or
abnormal operation, and unplug the appliance at the
powerpoint. Call authorised service for necessary action
and advice.
• Leaking refrigerant may ignite vent area if leak occurs.
• The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m
8g of refrigerant. The amount and type of refrigerant in
the appliance can be found on the rating plate inside
the 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.
• 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.
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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.
• Do not 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.
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.
STABLE FOOTING
When your refrigerator is in place, you need to stabilise it.
Lift the front of the refrigerator to take the weight off 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.
Side View
Stabilising
foot wound
down
Kick plate
(selected
models)
Safety 3
GENERAL WARNINGS
Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES NEVER TO DO THIS
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES ALWAYS DO THIS
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 220-240V, 50Hz AC 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 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 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 (refer to page 5).
– Be vertically aligned to the surrounding
cupboards.
– Have doors that will self-close from a partially
open position.
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.
Do not store flammable materials on or under the
appliance, e.g. aerosols.
4 Safety
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