SAFETY IMpORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the user manual carefully and store in a R600A REFRIGERANT wARNING handy place for later reference . Pass the user manual • This appliance may contain flammable R600a refrigerant. on to new owners of the refrigerator . Avoid safety hazards by carefully installing, handling, servicing and disposing of this appliance .
SAFETY GENERAL wARNINGS Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment . This symbol indiCaTes never To do This Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself, only use a qualified or authorised service person for repairs . This symbol indiCaTes always do This Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the freezer because you can receive an electric shock .
FEATURES wHE5100 FEATURES alarm quick alarm quick reset reset freeze freeze drinks drinks eco/ eco/ chill holiday chill holiday c h i l l s t r e a m freezer freezer fridge fridge sensor Electronic controls Refrigerator light Twin dairy compartments Electronic temperature controls Blue feature lighting Adjustable door bins...
INSTALLATION wHE5000 FEATURES alarm quick reset freeze drinks eco/ chill holiday c h i l l s t r e a m freezer fridge Electronic controls Refrigerator light Twin dairy compartments Electronic temperature controls Blue feature lighting Adjustable door bins Adjustable glass shelves Bottle/wine rack Humidity controls...
INSTALLATION INSTALLING YOUR NEw AppLIANCE ADEqUATE vENTILATION AROUND YOUR REFRIGERATOR. INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR The diagram below shows the recommended airspace to Your new refrigerator should arrive with the front adjustable allow for ventilation of your refrigerator . rollers wound down, to tilt the top backwards by about If 5 mm side clearance, the fridge cabinet must sit at least 10mm from upright .
INSTALLATION FITTING THE HANDLES 4 . Check the alignment of the refrigerator to the 1 . Remove the handles from the packaging surrounding cupboards to see if it is level . You can 2. F it the refrigerator door first (A) by aligning the handle adjust the level with the rollers as detailed in step 3 . with the mounting locations on the door. (as shown below) ensuring that the handle end marked “TOP”...
INITIAL START-Up INITIAL START-Up Congratulations! You have successfully installed your new refrigerator . Refrigerators work by transferring heat from the food inside to the outside air . This operation makes the back and sides of the refrigerator (particularly at start-up) feel warm – which is normal . A cooling coil is located behind the rear wall of the freezer section .
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ELECTRONIC DISpLAY CONTROLS The LCD panel has a blue backlight and 6 touch buttons . qUICK FREEzE FUNCTION When the power is first turned on, you will see the default Use the quick freeze function when you add a large amount settings, with the backlighting on .
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ELECTRONIC DISpLAY CONTROLS holiday button until the word “normal” is displayed . DRINKS CHILL TIMER Use Eco mode when you’re not using the refrigerator The drinks chill timer is used to quickly chill a bottle . Place the bottle in the freezer and the timer can be set all the time (eg. as a long-term storage refrigerator).
USING YOUR AppLIANCE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FEATURES CRISpER bIN Use the crisper bin to store vegetables, fruit or smallgoods . This section tells you how to make the most of the many Change the humidity by sliding the humidity control . useful features - cleaning instructions can be found on page 15 .
USING YOUR AppLIANCE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEzER bINS CAUTION The bins are mounted on telescopic extension slides, to enable full access to the contents . A clear plastic front Never store solvents or flammable materials like nail polish provides easy visibility of the contents . remover or lighter fluid inside your refrigerator. They will affect the life of the plastic components and may taint To remove the bins for cleaning, stored food .
CARE & MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CHANGING THE LIGHT bULb CLEANING THE AppLIANCE 1 . Switch off the power at the power point and remove the WARNING cord by pulling the plug . 2 . Carefully unclip the light cover by pulling the light cover Before cleaning: Turn appliance off at the power point, then tab at the rear, towards you .
TROUbLESHOOTING If you think something may be wrong with your refrigerator, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service . You may locate the problem, sparing yourself from inconvenience, saving time and money . problem solution Refrigerator is not • C heck that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly and that the outlet is switched ‘ON’.
Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: REFRIGERATION Electrolux authorised representative, the Appliance is transported at the This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product owner’s cost and risk while in transit to and from Electrolux or its ASC. warranties for Electrolux Appliances.