CDA FW482 Quick start guide

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FW482
Integrated In Column
Freezer
Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents:
3 Important information
5 Important safety warnings
6 Before first use
6 Setting the temperature
7 Guidance on use
8 Care and cleaning
9 Defrosting the freezer
10 Troubleshooting
12 Installation
13 Electrical information

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Important
The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that
CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this
product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity, or
who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have had
supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by someone
who is responsible for their safety.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
EU Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance meets the requirements of all applicable EU directives
with the corresponding harmonised standards which provide for CE
marking.

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This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and
complies with all applicable legislation, including Electrical safety (LVD)
and Electromagnetic interference compatibility (EMC). Parts intended
to come into contact with food conform to 1935/2004/EC.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EU DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as
urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority dierentiated
waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

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Important safety warnings
Never store inflammable or explosive items and strong corrosive
acids or alkalis in the appliance.
This is a household appliance, which is produced in accordance with
the national standard. It is intended for food storage only, not for
storage of blood, medicine and biological products.
To prevent risk of fire, keep the appliance away from petrol or any
other inflammables.
To prevent risk of electromagnetic interference or other accidents, do
not place a microwave oven on top of the freezer or use any electric
appliance inside the freezer.
Do not allow children to play with or near the appliance.
The internal surface of the freezer is very cold when the appliance is
running. Do not touch the surface, especially with wet hands.
Do not splash water onto the appliance. Keep it away from places of
high humidity that may have adverse eect on the electric insulation
performance.
Please remove the door, door seal and shelves before disposal of the
old appliance and put them away in a safe place to prevent children
from being entrapped.

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Before first use
You must allow the freezer to settle for at least twenty four hours
prior to switching the power on.
It is recommended that you clean the interior of the appliance prior to
first use, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water and
then thoroughly drying the interior.
The freezer may have an odour to it at first use. This will disappear as
the appliance cools.
Please note:
The appliance will work continuously until it comes down to the
correct temperature.
If the appliance is switched o, you should allow five minutes
before switching it on again to prevent unnecessary damage to the
compressor.
Setting the temperature
Thermostat dial
The thermostat can be set between 1 (least cold) and 5 (coldest).
When introducing large amounts of fresh food into the freezer,
turn the dial to position 5. After 24 hours, return the dial to its usual
position.

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General notes on use
Freezer
• Never touch or the lick the sides of the freezer, especially with wet
hands.
• Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be
allowed to cool to room temperature before being put into the
freezer.
• Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen
food. If no information is provided, foods should not be stored for more
than three months after use.
• Store food in small packages (ideally less than 2.5 kg). This reduces the
freezing time and improves the quality of the food after thawing.
• Wrap or cover food before putting into the freezer. To stop the
wrapping sticking together, ensure it is dry first.
• Label the food before freezing with information including type of
food and dates of storage and expiry.
• Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen unless it has been
completely cooked. Only defrost as much food as is required to
prevent wastage.
• Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer
compartment as they may explode.
• Only open the door for as long as is necessary. Leaving the
door open for long periods will aect the temperature inside the
appliance and waste energy.
• Ensure all compartments are fully closed after use.
• Take care with food (such as ice cream or lollies) taken and eaten
straight from the freezer. They can still be extremely cold and can
cause your skin, lips or tongue to stick to them. If this does happen,
run the aected area under warm (but not hot) water.

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Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
any cleaning or maintenance.
The freezer should be cleaned using a solution of bicarbonate of soda
and lukewarm water. Do not use abrasive products or detergents.
After washing, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Clean the drawers separately by hand with soap and water. Do not
put them in the dishwasher.
The water drain hole at the back of the fridge compartment and
the evaporating tray should be cleaned periodically to prevent the
defrosted water from collecting inside the fridge compartment. The
drain plug can be used to clean the drain hole.
Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.
• Keep the door gasket (seal) clean. If damaged, the gasket should be
replaced.
• If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods of time, unplug
and clean the appliance. The door should be left slightly open to
prevent the formation of mildew and smell.

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Defrosting the freezer
Do not use heaters or defrosting sprays in this appliance.
• Never use any metallic or sharp objects to remove the ice as this
could damage the lining.
• The freezer compartment should be defrosted regularly to ensure
the most ecient running of the freezer.
• Once the ice is more than 5mm thick, the freezer should be
defrosted.
• First remove the freezer drawers.
• To speed up the process, place a bowl of warm water in the base of
the freezer compartment.
Once defrosting is complete, dry the inside of the freezer
compartment with a sponge or clean cloth thoroughly.
The freezer interior should be cleaned using a solution of bicarbonate
of soda and lukewarm water. Do not use abrasive products or
detergents. After washing, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Clean the drawers separately by hand using soap and water. Do not
put them in a dishwasher.
Once cleaning is complete and everything is dry, reconnect the
power.

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Troubleshooting
If you have any problems with your appliance, you should check
the troubleshooting prior to calling CDA Customer Care to prevent
unnecessary service calls and potential cost.
If the appliance is not working, check:
• There is power to the appliance:
• The house fuses are intact and the fuse in the plug has not blown.
• The thermostat is not set to 0 (o position).
• The plug socket is functioning correctly. To check this, plug another
electrical appliance in to see if the socket is working.
• The temperature of the room is adequate (10°C or above).
If the appliance is working, but not very well, check:
• The appliance is not overloaded.
• The thermostat is set to an appropriate temperature.
• The door is closing properly.
• The cooling system at the rear of the appliance is clean and free of
dust, and not touching the rear wall.
• There is enough ventilation at the side and rear walls.
• The temperature of the room is adequate (10°C or above).
If the appliance is noisy, check:
• The appliance is level and stable.
• The side and rear walls are clear, and there is nothing resting on the
appliance.
• The cooling gas in the refrigerator will make a slight bubbling noise,
even when the compressor is not running.

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If there is water in the lower part of the freezer compartment,
check the following:
•Check that there is some resistance when opening the door of the
appliance. If it opens at the slightest touch it may mean that the door
seal needs to be replaced.
• Check the door seal for any kinks, debris or damage. If you notice
any, and are unable to resolve the issue yourself, contact CDA
Customer Care so that the seal can be replaced.
• This may mean that the appliance door has been left open, or the
power has cut, meaning that the appliance and contents have
defrosted. Do not refreeze any food that has thawed.
If excessive ice has formed:
•It is normal for some ice to form in the freezer (approx. 5mm
thickness). This does not constitute a fault with the appliance.
•Check that there is some resistance when opening the door of the
appliance. If it opens at the slightest touch it may mean that the door
seal needs to be replaced.
•Check the door seal for any kinks, debris or damage. If you notice
any, and are unable to resolve the issue yourself, contact CDA
Customer Care so that the seal can be replaced.
•This may mean that the appliance door has been left open, or
the power has cut, meaning that the appliance defrosted slightly
internally before refreezing again when power was resupplied or
the door was closed properly. Only refreeze food that has been
defrosted properly (i.e. in a refrigerator at 5°C or less) or that has
been cooked thoroughly and properly after you initially defrosted it.

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Installation
This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources such
as radiators, heating elements, cookers or in damp places. Nor
should it be installed in rooms or areas (such as garages) whose
ambient temperature will fall or rise outside of the climate class
limitations (approx. +16°C to +43°C).
This appliance is designed to be installed into a standard larder unit
of width 560-570mm and a minimum depth of 550mm (560mm is
recommended). There is a template supplied with the appliance that
oers an illustrated, step by step, installation guide.
Note that the figure beneath the kit contents on the installation
template shows ventilation requirements. In the diagram a plinth vent
is fitted to allow free air into the cabinet. This is not necessary where
there is already a free air supply into the run of units provided by a
vent in another unit (or side of the run). The more air that can enter
and leave the units though, the more ecient the appliance shall be.

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Electrical information
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13
amp fused plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps
below:
1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS 1362 type, into the
fuse cover.
3. Replace fuse cover.
Important: Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in
position.
How to connect an alternative plug
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should be
cut o and disposed of safely to prevent the risk of electric shock. A
suitable alternative plug of at least 13 Amp rating to BS 1363 should be
used.

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As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with letter (E) or by the
Earth symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.
• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter (N), or
coloured BLACK.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter (L) or
coloured RED.
If in doubt regarding the electrical connection of this appliance,
consult a qualified electrician. Do not shorten the supply cable, the
appliance may require removing for servicing.
N.B. Ensure that the plug socket is situated in an easily accessible
place.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must replaced by a CDA
authorised agent.

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NOTES:

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