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CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER
In the U.S. 1-855-666-4477
Use and Care Guide
Model No.:
WH43S1E
®
/™ ©2018 . All rights reserved. Whirlpool Manufactured under license
by nz-Zhongshan Galanz Consumer Electric Appliances Co., Ltd., Gala
Guangdong, China. Limited warranty provided by manufacturer.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Warrantor: Zhongshan Galanz Consumer
Electric Appliances Co., Ltd, Guangdong 528428
To ensure proper use of this applia
the following instructions completely before operating this appliance.
nce and for your safety, please read
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Disposal of the refrigerator
Grounding instructions
Location requirements
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided important safety messages in this manual
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.and on your
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill
and others.or hurt you
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol
word DANGER” or “WARNING.”and either the “
These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell
you how to the chance of injury, and tell you what can reduce
are not followed.happen if the instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
immediately follow instructions.don’t
–
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
follow instructions.don’t
Replacement of interior light
Limited warranty
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of explosion, fire, electrical shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
1. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet
See Important Grounding Instructions on page 3.
2. Install or locate this refrigerator only in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or refrigerator
in water or other liquid.
4. The refrigerant of this product is R600a, which is flammable. Make sure
not to damage the cooling system during the transportation and
installation.
5. Please note that servicing shall be done by factory authorized service
personnel, so as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect
parts or improper service.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove door from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator:
1. Take off the doors.
2. Leave the shelf racks in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Al l refrigera tion product s contain refrige rants, w hich under federal law
mu st be removed prior to produc t disposal. If you ar e getting rid of an
ol d ref rigera tion product, che ck with a qualified dispo sal company for
in structions .
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire, or electrical shock.
This appliance must be grounded due to the event of an electrical short circuit.
This appliance is equipped with a grounded wire and a grounded plug.
Refrigerator must be plugged into a properly installed grounded 3 prong outlet.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
1. It is recommended not to install the refrigerator near an oven,
or other heat source.radiator,
Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall below 55 °F (13 °C). 2.
For best performance, do not install the refrigerator behind a cabinet door.
The refrigerator should be located on a firm, flat surface that is strong 3.
enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded.
4. Leave a minimum of (1.27 cm) between each side of the appliance 1/2"
the wall. The top and back of the appliance should have a minimun and
1 (3.81 cm) clearance. This allows for proper air circulation. ½" This
is intended to be free-standing and should not be built-in appliance or
placed in arecessed area.
5. The refrigerator legs must be adjusted during installation in order to
function properly. The leveling legs on the front comers can be adjusted
by turning clockwise to raise the appliance, and counter-clockwise to
lower it. Be sure to have the appliance sloped slightly backward to ensure
that the door closes tightly.
6. Do not put the unit in a place where it is subjected to sunlight.
7. Do not put the unit in a palce where the ambient temperature is more than
. 90 °F (32 °C)
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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Before using the refrige rator for the f irst time, rem ove all of t he packing
ma terials, inc luding the foam bas e and adhesive tape h olding
accessories in p lace.
PARTS AND FEATURES
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire, or electrical shock.
1. Allow refrigerator to stand upright for 4 hours before using.
2. Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
(See “Ground ing instruct ions”).
3. Use the control dial to control the temperature of the
refrigerator manually. As shown in Figure, The numbers
shown on the dial does not represent the temperature,
instead the larger number is, cooler the interior temperature.
To stop the cooling, turn the dial to "0". Do not switch off
the power.
Turn the knob to number "4" for normal use. •
Turn the knob to number "5-7", when cooler temperature needed. •
Turn the knob to number "1-3", when warmer temperature needed.•
4. Food should be kept in sealed containers to prevent
od ors or drying.
5. Hot food should be cooled down before placing into the appliance to
preve nt In crease in interior temperature and powe r consumptio n.
Pl acing food inside t oo soon will imp act the performan ce
Electrical Shock Hazard
1
2
3
1
Fre ezer compart ment
2
Temperature control dial
3
Removable glass shelf
4
Lamp switch
5
Can dispenser
6
Tall bottle storage
4
5
6
6. It is recommended not to open the door frequently to minimize the power
consumption.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Electric shock protection type
Capacity (cu.ft)
Voltage (V)
Frequency (Hz)
Current (A)
Sound [dB]
Energy Consumption (kwh/24h)
Refrigerant
Net weight (lbs)
Interior temperature (F)
Width
Dimension (Inches)
Depth
Height
WH 43S1E
I
4.3
120
60
0.8
<
42
0.62
R600a/0.96oz
51.8
32~46.4
19.21
22.00
32.91
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
• Clean the interior of the appliance with a mixture of warm water and baking
soda, use about 1-2 tablespoons per quart of water.
• Use a sponge or soft cloth and make sure to wipe excess moisture out before
cleaning around the controls.
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a clean soft cloth.
Clean the exterior surface with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly
and dry with a clean, soft cloth.
The door gasket must be kept clean to ensure a proper seal. Make sure to clean
the gasket frequently with the method as described above for exterior cleaning.
1/4" (0.64 cm).
the
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Disconnect power before cleaning.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury.
,
When a power failure occurs, the refrigerator can normally keep food cool for
several hours. Do not put additional food into the appliance during a power
failure, and avoid opening the door. Disconnect the plug from the outlet, and
reconnect when the power has been restored. Always inspect for, and discard
in the refrigerator or freezer before resuming use any spoiled or thawed food
of the appliance.
,
it’s recommended
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1
2
3
4
1
Top hing e cover
2
Top hing e screw
3
Top hing e
4
Cabinet plug s
5
Bottom Hinge
6
Bottom Hinge S cre ws
7
Leveling Legs
5
7
6
NOTE:
as p ossible dama ge to the sealed s ystem may occur.
Do n ot tilt the appl iance over 45 degree whe n reversing the doo r
1. Remove top hinge cover and 3 top hinge screws which are below it. Then
remove top hinge.
Uninstall the cover and replace the light with a screwing light (120V/10W).
Refer to the illustrations and instructions below:
1. Move the lamp cover 1.2~2 (3.05-5.08 cm) according to arrow point direction."
2. Take out the lamp cover.
3. Rotate and take out the bulb in counterclockwise direction.
2. Remove 1 cabinet plug.
3. Remove the door.
4. Remove right and left leveling legs.
5. Remove the bottom hinge and 3 bottom hinge screws.
6. Install the bottom hinge on the other side of the leveling legs with 3 bottom
hinge screws.
7. Install right and left leveling legs. There are two holes below the refrigerator to
fit the two leveling legs.
8. Install the door.
9. Install the top hinge on the other side with 3 top hinge screws.
10. Install top cover above the top hinge and install 1 cabinet plugs on the other
side.
11. Adjust the leveling legs.
4. Replace bulb and reinstall lamp cover.
1110
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Make sure that nothing
inside the refrigerator
is causing the door to not
close
Consult with a qualified
electrician
Check to make sure that
nothing inside the
Refrigerator is causing the
door to not close
the
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Assistance
Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting”. It may save
You the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial
Number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your
request.
For parts replacement
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use factory
specified replacement parts. Factory specified replacement parts will fit and work
correctly because they are made with the same precision used to build every
new refrigerator.
To locate factory specified replacement parts in the area, call us or the nearest
designated service center.
In the U.S.A.
toll free: 1-855-666-4477.
Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. This is the
only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except as noted
below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product at our option.
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused
by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount
of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is
disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that
vary depending on where you live. Some states do not allow limitations on
implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the
foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE
NUMBER: For faster service please have model number and 1-855-666-4477.
serial number ready for operator to assist you.
This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not
cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect including failure to clean
product regularly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, use for
commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed directions.
This warranty is provided by Galanz-Zhongshan Galanz Consumer Electric
Appliances Co.,Ltd.
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