CDA FWC153 Quick start guide

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FWC153, FWC304,
FWC604 &
FWC624
Wine Coolers
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
The CDA Group reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied
with this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the
appliance or use in a commercial environment.
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.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the
appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you
must have it replaced by the manufacturer, or an authorised
service centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children.
Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or
worktop on which the appliance stands.

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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 has been designed, constructed and marketed in
compliance with safety requirements of EU Directive 2014/35/EU (Low
voltage) and requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
Please render the appliance unusable before disposal. This includes
removing the plug and breaking the door fixings to prevent children
being trapped inside the appliance during play, or any other risk of
injury.
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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Before first use
You must allow the appliance to settle for at least twenty four
hours prior to switching the power on.
It is recommended that you remove all internal and external
packaging and clean the interior of the appliance prior to first use. We
recommend that you use a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm
water and then thoroughly dry the interior.
The appliance 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 gets to the correct
temperature. Continuous noise from the compressor and
refrigeration system is normal.
• If the appliance is switched o, you should allow five minutes before
switching it on again to prevent the risk of unnecessary damage to
the compressor.
•The LED display may not show the selected temperature whilst the
appliance first gets to the correct temperature. This is normal, and
the display will be corrected automatically once the appliance has
run for a few hours.

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Use
• Only store wine in sealed containers.
• Do not overload the cabinet.
• Only open the door when necessary.
• Do not cover the shelves with aluminium foil or anything else that
will prevent air from circulating around the cabinet.
• To prevent damage to the door seal, ensure the door is fully open
before removing the shelves.
• This is a self-defrosting appliance. The compressor will not run
during the thirty minute defrost cycle.
•Do not pull the shelves beyond the anti-stop position (approximately
one third out) when fully loaded.
•This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of
wine.
•In the event of a power failure, leave the door closed as much
as possible to maintain the internal working temperature. Should
the power failure continue for a prolonged period, you should
take steps to protect the contents of the wine cooler against a
rise in temperature. The wine cooler will remember the selected
temperature settings and revert to these settings once the power is
restored.
This appliance is suitable for use in an extended temperature climate
(ST) and has a normal operating ambient temperature of 16-38°C.
Use of the appliance below 10°C may cause performance issues that
are not indicative of a fault. Normal operation will resume once the
appliance is within the specified range.

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Use and controls
FWC153
FWC304
To switch the power on/o
• Press and hold the power button for one second to switch the wine
cooler on.
• Press and hold the power button for five seconds to switch the wine
cooler o.
To deactivate the safety key lock
• If 2 minutes (or longer) passes with no key being pressed, the key
lock will activate automatically. To deactivate the lock, press the
"+" and the "-" keys simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.
Key:
1 – Power button
2 – Light button
3 – "+" button
4 – "-" button
fig. 1
34
1 2
Key:
1 – Power button
2 – Light button
3 – "+" button
4 – "-" button
fig. 2
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1 2

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The decimal point in the bottom right corner of the temperature
display will flash three times to confirm that the key lock has been
deactivated.
To change the temperature
• Press the "+" or "-" buttons until the required temperature is shown on
the display.
• The preset temperature is 12˚C / 54˚ F.
• To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius, or
Celsius to Fahrenheit, press and hold the light button for five seconds.
• To view the set temperature, touch the "+" or "-" button at any time
and the set temperature will flash in the LED display for five seconds.
• The display shows the current internal temperature when the wine
cooler is on.
Optimal temperature selection
Whilst wine is best stored at temperatures between 13 and 15˚ C, your
wine can also be stored at drinking temperature. For red wine this is
between 15 and 17˚C, and for white wine between 12 and 13˚C.
To use the internal light
• Press the light button to switch the light on or o.

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Use and controls
FWC604 & FWC624
To switch the power on/o
• Press and hold the power button for one second to switch the wine
cooler on.
• Press and hold the power button for five seconds to switch the wine
cooler o.
To change the temperature
• Press the "+" or "-" buttons for the appropriate zone until the required
temperature is shown on the display.
• The preset temperature is 8°C/46°F for left/upper zone and
12°C/54°F for right/lower zone.
• To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius, or
Celsius to Fahrenheit, press and hold the light button for five seconds.
• To view the set temperature, touch the appropriate "+" or "-" button at
any time and the set temperature will flash in the LED display for five
seconds.
• The display shows the current internal temperatures when the wine
cooler is on.
Key:
1 – Power button
2 – Left/Upper zone
"+" button
3 – Left/Upper zone
"-" button
4 – Right/Lower zone
"+" button
5 – Right/Lower zone
"-" button
6 – Light button
341 2
fig. 3
5 6

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Optimal temperature selection
Whilst wine is best stored at temperatures between 13°C and 15˚C,
your wine can also be stored at drinking temperature, for red wine this
is between 15°C and 17˚C, and for white wine between 12°C and 13˚C.
To use the internal light
• Press the light button to switch the light on or o.
Please note:
The temperature in the lower zone must be set either the same
as or higher than the temperature in the upper zone. For optimal
performance, the temperatures in the two zones should dier by at
least 4˚C.
Use
Internal Humidity
The wine coolers are equipped
with a humidity system to maintain
optimal humidity within the wine
cooler.
Fill the humidity reservoir
approximately 3/4 full with water.
Place the reservoir on the runners on the top shelf as shown in fig. 4.
Ensure it is located correctly to prevent water spillage.
Check the water level regularly and refill if required.
Fig. 4

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Temperature display
The temperature display will show the current internal temperature.
The display flashes:
• When a dierent temperature is being set
• If the internal temperature is +/- 5˚ away from the set temperature.
This serves as a warning to prevent damage to the contents of the
appliance should the temperature be too high.
Dynamic Cooling and Silent modes
The appliance has two dierent running modes.
Silent mode
Once the required temperature is reached, the appliance will run without
the fan. The wine cooler is factory set to silent mode.
To change to dynamic cooling mode, touch and hold the "-" button for
approximately five seconds (left hand "-" button on FWC604 & FWC624).
The wine cooler will beep five times to confirm dynamic cooling is on.
Dynamic cooling mode
The fan cycles on and o to circulate the air even after the required
temperature is reached. This ensures consistent humidity and
temperature distribution in the wine cooler, creating perfect conditions
for long term storage.
Using the dynamic mode increases the level of noise in operation.
To change to silent mode, touch and hold the "+" button for
approximately five seconds (left hand "+" button on FWC604 & FWC624).
The wine cooler will beep three times to confirm silent mode is on.

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Sabbath mode
Sabbath mode is available for the observance of certain religious
holidays. This will switch o the displays, interior light and audible
alarms. The cooling process will continue.
To switch the Sabbath mode on, touch and hold the power and light
keys simultaneously for five seconds. The indicator light will flash four
times and confirm the Sabbath mode is on. Sabbath mode will switch
o automatically after 96 hours, but to switch the Sabbath mode o at
any time, touch and hold the power and light keys simultaneously for
five seconds.
Door alarm
The wine cooler is equipped with an alarm that will sound if the
door is left open for more than 60 seconds. To switch o the alarm,
press the power button. If the temperature has risen beyond the set
temperature, the display will flash until the zone has returned to the
required temperature.
Interior light
The wine cooler has two options for the interior lights. To change from
one option to the other, press the light button.
• Display mode - This mode will leave the interior light on
constantly, allowing you to see the contents of the wine cooler at a
glance at any time.
• Energy saving mode - This mode only switches on the interior
light when the door is opened.

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Care and cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Always disconnect the appliance
from the mains electrical
supply before any cleaning or
maintenance.
Removing the shelves
(Applicable to FWC304, FWC604 and FWC624)
•To remove a shelf from the wine cooler, first remove all bottles
from the shelf, then pull the shelf forwards until the groove on
either side of the shelf is level with the plastic peg on either side
of the cabinet (as shown in fig 5). Then lift the shelf up and pull
forwards.
•To replace the shelves, follow the steps above in reverse order.
Cleaning
•Do not use abrasive products or detergents. After washing, rinse
and dry thoroughly.
•The exterior of the appliance and the door seal should be cleaned
using mild soapy water and dried thoroughly.
•The interior cabinet should be cleaned using a solution of
bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
•Clean the shelves separately by hand using soap and water. Do
not put them in the dishwasher.
•Ensure that the cloth is only moist when cleaning the control
panel and electrical parts, and that all water is thoroughly dried
Fig. 5

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o before reconnecting the power.
•Once cleaning is complete, reconnect the mains electrical supply.
• If the appliance is not to be used for prolonged periods of
time, unplug and clean the appliance thoroughly. The door
should be left slightly ajar to prevent the formation of odours or
condensation.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature rises or falls outside the set temperature range, an
alarm will sound and the display will flash.
This may be because:
•The wine cooler has not yet reached the set temperature (when
first switched on).
•There has been a power failure.
•The wine cooler has been overloaded.
•The door is not closed properly.

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Troubleshooting
If you have any problems with your appliance, you should check
the troubleshooting guide 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 or circuit breakers are intact and the fuse in the
plug has not blown.
• The plug socket is functioning correctly. To check this, plug another
electrical appliance in to see if the socket is working.
• The ambient temperature is between 16°C to 38°C.
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 door gasket is sealing properly
• There is enough ventilation at the side and rear walls.
• The ambient temperature is between 16°C to 38°C.
The appliance is noisy, check
• The appliance is level and stable.
• The cooling gas will make some noise, even when the compressor
is not running.
• During operation, it is normal for the fan to run, even when the

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compressor is not running.
The light does not work, check
• There is power to the appliance.
• The house fuses or circuit breakers are intact and the fuse in the
plug has not blown.
• The light button is not set to o.
Please note:
The LED lighting cannot be replaced without a service call. If the light
fails, contact CDA Customer Care.
The door will not close properly, check
• The appliance is level and stable.
• If the door has been removed, it may not have been correctly
refitted.
• The door seal is dirty.
•The shelves are not positioned correctly.
The display shows “E1” or “E2”
•The temperature sensor has failed. Please contact CDA Customer
Care.
The control panel is unresponsive
•It is likely the safety key lock is active. See pages 6 or 8 for
information on how to deactivate the lock.

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Installing the wine cooler
This appliance is intended to be installed in a space between two
units.
The minimum space required is:
FWC153 – 150mm W x 555mm D x 825mm H
FWC304 – 300mm W x 580mm D x 825mm H
FWC604 – 600mm W x 580mm D x 825mm H
FWC624 – 600mm W x 580mm D x 825mm H
Please note: When the product is installed, there should be a small
ventilation gap between the top of the unit and the underside of the
worktop (6 mm or ¼”)
These products should not be installed:
1. In direct sunlight.
2.Adjacent to a heat source (oven or radiator).
3.Below a hob unit.
Where a continuous plinth is to be used, it is necessary to
cut a section out so that the ventilation slots at the front of the
appliance are not obstructed in any way as per figure 6.
fig. 6

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This appliance is designed to fit under worktops between 820 –
890mm in height, using the adjustable plinth plate to ensure that the
feet are concealed from view.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow the instructions regarding installation
and ventilation may invalidate the warranty supplied with your
appliance.
To install the handle
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws, and do not use power
tools to install the handle.
1. Carefully locate the handle over the fixing pins.
2. Using the supplied allen key, tighten the securing grub screw to fix
the handle.
IMPORTANT: Take care when installing the handle not to damage
the door. Any damage caused may not be covered by the warranty
supplied with your appliance.

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fig. 7
fig. 8
fig. 9
Reversing the Door
You will need the help of another
person, during this process, to lean
the wine cooler back and support it.
1. Remove the rear ventilation trim
(3) by removing screws (1) from
both sides and sliding the trim out
from below. Then remove the front
ventilation trim (2) by removing
screws (4) from each side as shown
in fig. 7. These screws (4) are
located above and behind the front
ventilation trim (2) and their location
is indicated by the dotted line in fig.
7.
2. Remove the remaining plinth trim
supports (Fig. 10) by removing
the screws marked S1 through
the holes marked H1 and the
screws marked S2 through the
gaps marked as H2.
S1
H1 H1
S1
S2 S2
H2 H2
3. Remove the lower hinge (5) by removing the four screws (6) as
shown in fig. 8. Support the door as you do this to prevent damage.
fig. 10

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4. Gently lower the door away
from the top hinge and place
on a padded surface to avoid
the risk of damage as shown in
fig. 9.
5. Remove the upper hinge (9) as shown in fig. 11.
6. Unscrew and transfer pin (7) from the lower hinge plate to the
opposite side as shown in fig. 8.
7. Pop out the cover caps on the opposite side and use them to cover
the screw holes on the original side.
8. Fit the alternative upper hinge on the opposite side.
9. Rotate the door 180º and relocate it on the top hinge.
10. Refit the modified lower hinge into the door and secure it to the
appliance body using the screws removed in step 1.
11. Refit all ventilation trims.
IMPORTANT:
Allow the wine cooler to settle for 24 hours before switching it on.
Keep the spare hinge plate(s) to be able to reverse the door back again.
Door reversal diagram index
1 - Ventilation trim adjustment screws 7 - Main hinge pin
2 - Front ventilation trim 8 - Hinge bracket
3 - Rear ventilation trim 9 - Upper hinge
4 - Front ventilation trim securing screw 10 - Upper hinge fixing screw
5 - Lower hinge 11 - Replacement top hinge
6 - Lower hinge fixing screw
fig. 11

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Adjusting the plinth
The pre-fitted plinth for this appliance comes with an adjustable lower
section that is initially seated behind the upper section. The process for
adjusting the plinth trim is simple and is achieved by following the image
and steps below.
1. Remove the screws (1) from both the top left and top right hand sides.
2. Loosen or remove the screws (2) from the bottom left and bottom
right hand sides. Failure to suciently loosen the bottom screws
may cause damage to the lower trim when adjusting it.
3. Carefully guide the lower trim down until the desired height is
achieved.
4. Reinsert screws (1) and tighten them. Then, tighten or reinsert screws
(2).
fig. 11