CDA FWC881 Quick start guide

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FWC881
Wine cooler
Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents:
3 Important information
4 Disposal at the end of the appliance's life
5 Before first use
5 Important notes on use
7 Use and controls
8 Optimal temperature selection and humidity control
9 Sabbath mode
10 Dynamic and silent modes
11 Removing the shelves
11 Temperature alarm
12 Care and cleaning
13 Troubleshooting
15 Installation and ventilation
16 Installing the handle
17 Reversing the door
19 Fitting the plinth
20 Electrical information
22 Bottle loading plan
23 Energy eciency 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
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.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate on page 4 for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.

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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 EU 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 eight 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, using 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.
• 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.
Use
• Only store wine in sealed containers.
• Do not overload the cabinet.

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• 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.
Please note: A bottle loading plan is on page 22.

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Use and controls
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
• Touch 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 the upper zone and 12°C/54°F
for the lower zone.
• To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius, or
Celsius to Fahrenheit, touch 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 – Upper zone "+" button
3 – Upper zone "-" button
4 – Lower zone "+" button
5 – Lower zone "-" button
6 – Light button
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Fig. 1
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Please note: The temperature in the lower zone must be set either the
same 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.
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
• Touch the light button to switch the light on or o.
Humidity Control
The wine cooler is equipped with a
humidity control system to maintain
optimal humidity within the wine cooler.
• Fill the humidity reservoir (fig. 2)
approximately 3/4 full with water.
Fig. 2
Wine Type
Red Wine 15 - 18ºC (59ºF-64ºF)
Dry ⁄ White Wine 9 - 14ºC (48ºF-57ºF)
Rosé Wine 10 - 11ºC (50ºF-52ºF)
Sparkling Wine 5 - 8ºC (41ºF-46ºF)

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•Place the reservoir over the special lugs toward the back of the
bottom shelf in the upper section of the wine cooler, as shown in fig.
2. Ensure it is located correctly to prevent water spillage.
• Check the water level regularly and refill if required.
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.
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.

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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. The wine cooler will beep five times to
confirm dynamic cooling is on.
Dynamic cooling mode
The fans cycle 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. The wine cooler will beep three times to
confirm silent mode is on.

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Removing the shelves
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. 3). Then lift the shelf up and pull forwards.
To replace the shelves, follow the steps above in reverse order.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature rises or falls outside the set temperature range, an
alarm will sound and the display will flash. This could 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
Fig. 3

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Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical supply
before any cleaning or maintenance.
• 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 cabinet interior 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 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.

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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 16º to 38ºC.
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 door gasket is sealing properly.
• There is enough ventilation at the side and rear walls.
• The ambient temperature is between 16º to 38ºC.
If the display shows “E1” or “E2”
•The temperature sensor has failed. Contact CDA Customer Care to
arrange a repair. Contact details are on the back of this manual.

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If the appliance is noisy, check
• The appliance is level and stable.
Note: The cooling gas will make some noise, even when the
compressor is not running.
Note: During operation, it is normal for the fan to run, even when the
compressor is not running.
If 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.
If 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 not dirty.
•The shelves are positioned correctly.
If the appliance beeps continuously
• It is likely a door sensor has failed. Contact service.

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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:
FWC881 – 595mm wide x 575mm deep x 1850mm high
(630 depth with handle)
Please note: When the product is installed, there should be a small
ventilation gap between the top of the unit and the underside of any
fitting above (6 mm or ¼”).
This product should not be installed:
1. In direct sunlight.
2. Adjacent to a heat source (oven or radiator).
3. Below a hob unit.
4. Where a continuous plinth is to be used, it is necessary cut a section
out so that the ventilation slots at the front of the appliance are not
obstructed in any way (Fig. 4).
Attach the single piece lower ventilation trim to the plinth area of the
appliance.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow the instructions regarding installation
and ventilation may aect the appliance and invalidate the warranty
supplied.
Fig. 4

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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 in the required
position (this would
normally be the higher
of the two positions as
shown in Fig. 5).
2. Fix the handle in
position using the screws
supplied.
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. 5

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Reversing the door
It is possible to reverse the door on this
appliance, if required. We recommend
the help of at least one other individual
throughout this process. Protect the
area beneath the door with several clean
towels or similar protective means. Do
not tilt the appliance further than 90°
during this process. Allow the cooler
to settle for at least 8 hours before
switching on after tilting.
1. Unscrew the four screws (1) and then
remove the plinth (see page 19).
2. Remove the bottom hinge plates (3,4)
by unscrewing the eight lock screws (5).
Be careful to hold the door to prevent
damage. (Fig.7)
3. Gently lower the door to remove it from
the top hinge and place it on a padded
surface to avoid damage. Remove the
top hinge (11 or 12 in Fig. 10).
4. Pop out the cover caps on the left hand
side of the cabinet and use them on the
now exposed screw holes.
5. Screw the alternative hinge included in
the fittings on the left hand side of the
Fig. 8
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4
6
Fig. 7
1
2
Door
Base
Appliance tilted 45°
Fig. 6

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cabinet (Fig.10).
6. Unscrew and transfer the hinge pin (8)
and door support (7) to the opposite
lower hinge (Fig.8).
7. Unscrew and transfer the door adapter
(9) to the designated top positions of
the door (Fig.9).
8. Rotate the door 180° and relocate it
to the designated position. Screw
the bottom hinges on and tighten
them (Fig.11).
9. Adjust door alignment by loosening
the screws (10) and repositioning the
door apadter (9) to achieve the
desired level. (Fig.9).
10. Transfer the handle and caps to the
opposite positions.
11. Refit the plinth by following the steps on
page 19.
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11
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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Fitting the plinth
We recommend the help of
at least one other individual
throughout this process.
Protect the area beneath
the door and plinth with
several clean towels or similar
protective means. Do not tilt
the appliance further than 90°
during this process. Allow the
cooler to settle for at least 8
hours before switching on after
tilting.
1. Unscrew and remove the four
screws that are used to fix the
plinth and bottom bracket (Fig.
13).
2. Insert the tabs on the glass
fronted plinth section into the
top slots of the metal plinth, as
per part 1 of Fig. 14. Manoeuvre
the plinth so that the holes
in the inner lip of the glass
fronted plinth section are level
with the holes in the metal
plinth (2 in Fig, 14). Re-fit the
screws (3 in Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
1
2
3
1
2
Fig. 13
Fig. 12

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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 avoid possible shock hazard. A
suitable alternative plug of at least 13 Amp rating to BS 1363 should be
used.