CDA FF852 Quick start guide

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : [e-mail] W : www.cda.eu www.cda.eu
FF852
Freestanding
Combination
Fridge Freezer
Installation, Use and Maintenance

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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

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CE Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance has been designed, constructed and marketed in
compliance with safety requirements of EEC Directive 2006/95/EEC
(Low voltage) and requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC.
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 EEC/89/109.4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
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
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 refrigerator or use any
electric appliance inside the refrigerator.
Do not allow children to play with or near the appliance.
The internal surface of freezer compartment 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 fridge 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 fridge may have an odour to it at first use. This will disappear as
the appliance cools.
The green power light on the control panel will be lit when you
have plugged the appliance into the power supply. Then turn the
thermostat dial to position 5 (coldest) and switch on the fast freeze
function until the red temperature warning light on the control panel
goes o.
When the red light has gone o, turn the thermostat down to the
required level (recommended between 2-4) and switch o the fast
freeze function.
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.

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Fridge Use
• Never put liquids in the refrigerator uncovered.
• Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be
allowed to cool to room temperature before being put into the
refrigerator.
• Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this
will cause frost and possible condensation problems which will be
dicult to remove.
• Make sure food is clean and any extra water is wiped away before
putting into the fridge.
• Wrap or cover food before putting into the fridge. This will help
prevent the loss of moisture, keep food fresh and avoid unpleasant
odours.
• Sort foods prior to storing. Any foods to be used soon should be
stored at the front of the shelf to prevent deterioration caused by
the door being open for prolonged periods.
• Do not overfill the fridge. There should be sucient space between
the foods to allow the cool air to circulate.
Never store inflammable or explosive items and strong corrosive
acids or alkalis in the appliance.
This fridge cools your food by making the inside back of the cavity
cold. It is normal for frost to build up on this surface; it then dissipates
and drains through a small drain at the bottom, where it evaporates
harmlessly. The presence of frosting at the back is not a malfunction
of the fridge.

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• Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help to keep
the temperature low and save energy.
• 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.
Freezer Use
• The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food.
• Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully
before putting them 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 the purchase date.
Star ratings
Your freezer is equipped with two and four star compartments, which
can be used to store food for dierent periods of time, as below:
2 star minimum -12°C maximum storage time for (pre-frozen) food is
1 month.
4 star minimum -18°C maximum storage time for pre-frozen or
frozen from fresh food is between 3 and 12 months.

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Setting the Temperature
Both compartment temperatures are regulated by the same
thermostat dial, which is found to the right of the control panel at the
top of the door frame when the fridge door is open. The thermostat
can be moved between 1 (least cold) and 5 (coldest).
Thermostat settings:
1-2 For short term storage of food
3-4 For long term storage of food
5 For freezing fresh food. Once the food has been frozen, the
thermostat should then be turned back to the required setting
between 1 and 4.
Fast freeze
This appliance is supplied with a fast freeze function, which allows
fresh food to be frozen more quickly. To select the fast freeze
function, turn the switch located in the top of the refrigerator
compartment to 1.
To switch the fast freeze function o, turn the switch to 0.
Please note that for better energy eciency, the fast freeze
function should be switched o when not required.

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Control Panel
The control panel for the fridge has three lights (Fig. 1).
A. Orange Fast Freeze light
This light is illuminated when the fast freeze function is on.
B. Green Power light
This light is illuminated when the power supply to
appliance is on.
C. Red Temperature Warning light
This light is illuminated when the freezer compartment
temperature is too warm. When this light is illuminated,
switch on the fast freeze function until the red light goes
out, then switch o the fast freeze function.
Please note:
If the red light is lit for more than 24 hours, switch o the fast freeze
function and call CDA Customer Care.
fig. 1
ACB

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fig. 2
Defrosting the Fridge
The fridge is self-defrosting. Any water
collected will run out of the fridge
through the channel at the back of the
fridge.
It is important to keep the channel clear
at all times. The defrosted water is
collected in the evaporating tray at the
back of the appliance.
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 5 mm thick, the freezer must be
defrosted.
• First remove the two lower freezer drawers.
• To speed up the process, put 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.

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Care and Cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
any cleaning or maintenance.
The fridge sections 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 shelves and balconies 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 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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Changing the Light Bulb
Disconnect the appliance from the power.
• Remove the light cover by pressing on the hooks on both sides of
the cover.
• Unscrew the light bulb to remove it and replace with a new bulb (not
more than 15W).
• Replace the light cover and reconnect the power.
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.
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 fine. To check this, plug another
electrical appliance in to see if the socket is working.
• The temperature of the room is adequate (16°C or above).
The appliance is working, but not very well
• 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.

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• There is enough ventilation at the side and rear walls.
• The temperature of the room is adequate (16°C or above).
The appliance is noisy
• 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.
There is water in the lower part of the refrigerator compartment
• The drain hole in the channel at the back of the compartment is
clear.
Installation
This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources, e.g.
heating elements, cookers or in damp places.
• The plug should be fully accessible at all times.
• To ensure the appliance is level, you should use the height
adjustable feet at the front of the appliance.
• The cooling system at the rear of the appliance must not touch the
rear wall.
• The appliance must be installed with adequate ventilation. Ensure
that there is 15 cm clearance above the appliance, and that there is
space between the rear of the appliance and the wall.

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Reversing the Doors
We recommend you seek the help of
another individual to support the doors
whilst performing this operation.
1. Remove the two screws fixing the
central hinge to the appliance and the
central cover caps on the left side (fig.
3).
2. Remove the fridge and freezer
doors by pulling both away from the
appliance, along with the central
hinge (fig. 4)
fig. 3
fig. 4

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3. Remove the kick plate by pulling
forwards. Remove the lower hinge
fixing screws and the lower hinge.
Unscrew the lower hinge pin from
position 1 in fig. 5, rotate the lower
hinge 90º and then screw the hinge
pin into position 2. Relocate the
lower hinge into position on the left
hand side using the lower hinge
fixing screws.
4. Locate the central cover caps as
shown.
5. Unscrew the upper hinge pin and
screw it into position of the left hand
side (fig. 7).
fig. 5
Bottom
hinge
Kick
plate
Hole 2
Hole 1
fig. 6
fig. 7

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fig. 8
Fridge door
Right door catch
Left door catch
6. Relocate the fridge door upper
bushing and upper bushing caps to
the alternate side (fig. 8). Remove
the right door catch and locate the
left door catch (this is supplied with
the instruction manual).
7. Relocate the freezer door upper
bushing, upper bushing caps and
lower bushing to the alternate side
(fig. 9).
8. Rotate the central hinge 180º.
Assemble the fridge and freezer
doors with the central hinge and
replace the doors. Secure the
central hinge using the screws
removed in step 1.
fig. 9
Freezer door
fig. 10

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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

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : [e-mail] W : www.cda.eu www.cda.eu
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