Westinghouse WHE6170, User Manual

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.      SAFETY INFORMATION

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 suffocate 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 1m

3

 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  

      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.