CDA FF821SC Quick start guide

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FF821SC
Freestanding full height fridge
Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents:
3 Important information
4 Before first use
5 Important safety notes
6 Important notes on use of the fridge
7 Important notes on first use and general usage
8 Fridge layout and storage
9 Control panel layout
10 Setting the temperature
10 Super cool mode
11 Eco mode
11 Safety key lock
11 Screen saver mode
12 Timer function
12 Mute function
12 Door open alarm
13 Maintenance, care and cleaning
13 Changing the light bulb
14 Troubleshooting
15 Fridge noise
16 Fault codes
16 Installation and ventilation
17 Appliance dimensions
18 Electrical information
19 Energy eciency information

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Important
CDA 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.
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 person in order to avoid a
hazard.
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.
WARNING: Risk of fire/flammable materials

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH WEEE 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 .
Before first use of the fridge
You must allow the fridge to settle for at least five 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 then
thoroughly dry the interior.
The fridge may have an odour to it at first use. This will disappear
as the appliance cools.
This appliance has been designed with ease of use in mind but
please read the following instructions carefully to ensure you
familiarise yourself with the appliance and its operation. This will help
you to get the best results and also help to prevent you from being
charged for unnecessary service calls.

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Important
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
•Children must not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance must not be made by children
without supervision.
•If the appliance is switched o, you should allow five minutes
before switching it on again to prevent unnecessary damage to
the compressor.
•WARNING - Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
•WARNING - Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process.
•WARNING - Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance.
•WARNING - Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•WARNING - Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans, with a flammable propellant, within this appliance.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
•This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000
metres.
•This appliance is a household refrigerator and is intended to be
used in domestic environments and similar applications such as
sta kitchen areas, farm houses and bed and breakfast type envi-
ronments. It should not be used in commercial environments.
•If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will

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be provided on the rating plate) you must take care during trans-
portation and installation to prevent the cooling system elements
from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and
natural gas, but is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage
to the cooling system, move your fridge away from open flames
or heat sources and ventilate the room in which the appliance is
located for 5 minutes.
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.

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•Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help
to keep the temperature low and save energy.
•Never store raw meats above cooked meats or other
produce. This will help to prevent juices from raw meat
contaminating other foodstus. We recommend storing
raw meat packages or containers on kitchen roll and
changing the roll regularly. This will help to stop raw
meat juices running around the appliance.
Important notes on first use and usage
•When you first switch on the appliance, you should ideally run
it without any contents for the first 24 hours and not open the
appliance doors. If you need to use it straight away, try not to put a
large quantity of food inside.
•The appliance will work continuously until it comes down to the
correct temperature.
•This appliance features a five minute delay function which, after
power has been cut and restored or the appliance turned o and
on again, allows five minutes to pass before switching the cooling
system on again. This is to prevent unnecessary damage to the
compressor.
•The climate class for this appliance is T/SN. This means ambient
temperatures should not fall below 10°C or exceed 38°C.
•The ‘e’ on the display board is always on (except when screen
saver is active). THIS IS NOT A FAULT.

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Fridge layout and storage
1 - Control panel 6 - Crisper cover
2 - Circulation fan* 7 - Crisper
3 - Bottle shelf 8 - Adjustable feet
4 - Fridge shelves 9 - Bottle shelf
5 - Chiller compartment 10 - Door shelves
Fig. 1
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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*IMPORTANT: Do not block the circulation fan with foodstus.

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Food types and where to store them within the fridge section:
Vegetables and fruits - Crisper drawers
Red meat - Fridge shelves (lower)
White meat & fish - Fridge shelves (lower)
Cheese - Door shelves (upper)
Butter and margarine - Door shelves (upper)
Bottled milk products and yoghurt - Bottle shelf
Cooked food - Fridge shelves (upper)
Control panel and usage
A - Temperature key K - Safety key lock symbol
B - Low voltage symbol (page 16) L - Alarm/error symbol
C - Eco mode symbol M - Mute key
D - Super cool symbol
E - Temperature display Please note: The ‘e’ of the
F - Mute symbol eco mode symbol is always
G - Timer display illuminated. This is not a
H - Timer key fault.
J - Mode key
A B C D E F G H
J
Fig. 2
K L M

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Setting the temperature
The default temperature for the fridge at first switch on should be 5°C.
To adjust the temperature:
Press the key. The temperature display should start to flash.
•Each press of the key should adjust the temperature on the
display by 1 degree, with the range available being 2 - 8°C. If
you go too far, keep pressing the key to cycle through the
temperatures.
•Once the desired temperature is shown on the display, press
nothing for approximately 5 seconds. The temperature is set.
Recommended temperatures
Super cool mode
Super cool mode brings the fridge down to 2°C quickly. We
recommend using this function when introducing large amounts of
fresh food at once, such as your weekly shop.
•Press the key repeatedly until ‘SC’ shows on the temperature
display. If no button is pressed for at least 3 seconds, the mode
will activate. This is confirmed by the super cool symbol (two
snowflakes) flashing alternately.
•The super cool mode will deactivate automatically after 5 hours or
once 2°C or less is achieved. Alternatively, press the key again
to deactivate.
When to adjust Inner
Temperature
For cooling the fridge at minimum
capacity +7 oC, +8 oC
In normal usage +4 oC, +5 oC,
+6 oC
For cooling the fridge at
maximum capacity +2 oC, +3 oC

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Eco mode
This mode stores goods at approx. 5°C, consuming minimal energy.
It oers the best balance between food storage and energy
consumption.
•Press the key repeatedly until the eco symbol ‘e’ has a box
around it. If no button is pressed for a second, the mode will
activate. This is confirmed by the box around the eco symbol
flashing 3 times, an ‘E’ on the display and an acoustic signal.
•Press the key again to cancel eco mode.
Safety key lock
This function helps to protect against inadvertent use of the control
panel.
•Press and hold the and keys simultaneously for
approximately 5 seconds. Once activated, a padlock will illuminate.
•Press and hold the and keys simultaneously for
approximately 5 seconds to deactivate the lock. The padlock
symbol should extinguish.
Screen saver mode
This function helps to save energy.
•Press and hold the key for approximately 5 seconds and press
nothing else for another 5 seconds to activate screen saver mode.
•Press any key to re-illuminate the control panel at any time.
Adjustments can be made as per usual in this manner. The display
will then go o after approximately 5 seconds of inactivity.
•Press and hold the key for approximately 5 seconds to
deactivate screen saver mode.

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Timer function
The display board has a feature whereby a timer can be set in 5
minute increments up to a maximum time of 30 minutes.
•Press the key to activate the timer. Each press increases the
time by 5 minutes. The time will be shown on the timer display.
This time will flash.
•When the timer ends, an alarm will sound. Press any key to stop it.
•To cancel the timer, press the key. The timer display will be
solidly lit for a few seconds and then should turn o.
Mute function
It is possible to mute all sounds from the display board, this is useful
on religious holidays or late at night.
•Press the key. The mute symbol should illuminate on the
display board.
•To cancel, press the key.
Door open alarm
If the door is left open for 2
minutes or more, an alarm sounds
on the appliance. Shut the door
to stop the alarm. If the alarm
does not stop, check that the
door is closing properly and
that nothing is obstructing the
small panel on the bottom of
the fridge frame (circled). The
sensor is behind this. If the alarm
continues, contact service. Sensor

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Maintenance, care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power before ANY
cleaning or maintenance.
• Leave spaces between food items wherever possible to allow air to
flow between them. Do not allow food items or containers to touch
the rear or side walls of the appliance, nor obstruct the fan.
• Avoid contact of oily or acidic foods with the rear and side walls.
Oils and acids can damage the liner material. If any such foods
come into contact with the walls, clean the spot with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda.
• The refrigerator section should be cleaned using a solution of
bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. Make sure that no water
enters the lamp housing or other electrical components.
• Do not use abrasive products or detergents.
• Clean the shelves and balconies separately by hand, using soap
and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.
• Keep the door seal clean to avoid damage to them and to help to
ensure that they continue to function correctly.
• Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.
• If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods of time, unplug
and clean it. The doors should be left slightly open to prevent the
formation of mildew or odours.
• Where possible, clean the condenser (black grille on the back of the
appliance) with a soft bristle brush at least twice a year.
Changing the light bulb
If the light bulb in your appliance fails, contact CDA Customer Care
using the details on the rear of this manual. This is because LED
lighting should only be replaced by authorised personnel.

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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. Contact details for CDA
Customer Care are on the rear cover of this manual.
If the appliance is not working, check the following;
• There is power to the appliance.
• The house fuses 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.
If the appliance is working, but not very well, check the following;
• The appliance is not overloaded and the fan is not blocked (page 8).
• The temperature is set to an appropriate level (see page 10).
• The door is closing properly.
• The cooling system at the rear of the appliance (page 17) is clean
and free of dust, and not touching the rear wall.
If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator compartment,
check the following:
•There are no items touching the rear wall of the appliance. If there
are, adjust their position so that they no longer touch it.
•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.

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If ice/frost has formed on the back wall of the fridge;
• It is normal for some ice droplets and/or frost to form on the back
wall of the fridge. This does not constitute a fault with the appliance.
•Ensure that no items inside the fridge are in contact with the back
wall.
•Carry out the door seal checks mentioned in the previous
troubleshooting point.
If the appliance is noisy, check the following;
• The appliance is level and stable. The side, underside and rear
walls are clear, and there is nothing resting on the appliance.
• It is normal to hear the compressor running. This will operate
periodically and more so when the appliance door is opened.
• The appliance may make what seem to be peculiar noises, even
when the compressor is not running:
Cracking noise, similar to ice cracking - Normal noise that can occur
when the appliance is cooling or warming. Due to the expansion and
contraction of appliance materials.
Loud click - Normal noise and is usually the thermostat switching the
compressor on or o.
Ticking sound - Normal noise that is usually caused by the functions
of a valve at the back of the refrigerator.
Motor sound - Normal noise caused by the compressor running,
sometimes accompanied by a brief metallic rattle. This sound may be
more intense for the first seconds after the compressor starts. If the
metallic noise (i.e. metal hitting metal) is constant then it may be that a
compressor mount is loose.
Bubbling noise - Normal noise caused by the movement of the
refrigerant within the appliance’s pipework.

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Fault codes
•The ‘e’ on the display board is always on (except when screen
saver is active). THIS IS NOT A FAULT.
•A constant beeping and no cooling performance from the
appliance suggests a faulty door sensor. Contact Service.
Installation and ventilation
When installing this product we recommend you seek the help
of another individual. This product may have some sharp edges.
Please take care and wear adequate PPE when handling.
This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources such
as heating elements, radiators, ovens and cookers nor installed in
damp places or direct sunlight.
ERROR TYPE MEANING REASON REMEDY
SR Failure warnings
Appears when one or
more of the refrigerator
parts fail or there is a
problem in the cooling
system.
Call a service agent for assistance as
soon as possible.
LC
Refrigerator
compartment
is not cold
enough
This warning especially
appears if there has
been a power failure
for a long period or
when the refrigerator is
operated for the first
time. Ideal temperature
for the refrigerator
compartment is +4°C
If you see this warning,
your foods are at risk of
spoiling.
1. Set the refrigerator temperature
to colder values or set to Super
Cool mode until the compartment
reaches normal temperature.
2. Open the door as little as possible
until the fault clears.
HC
Refrigerator
compartment
too cold
The food will start to
freeze because the
temperature is too cold.
1. Check if the Super Cool function is
switched on.
2. Decrease the refrigerator temperature
value.
LP
"Low voltage"
Warning
Refrigerators switches
to standby mode when
the voltage supply falls
below 170 Volts.
This feature prevents the compressor
from damage due to low voltage.
The refrigerator will start operating
automatically when the voltage restores
to the required level.
EEco mode Eco mode is set No fault. See page 11.

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650
1860
595
(700
with
handle)
Failure to provide adequate ventilation
can lead to increased running costs and
premature failure; it may also invalidate
the warranty provided with the product.
• The plug should be fully accessible at all
times.
• Ensure ventilation openings are kept
clear.
• Do not use a multi-plug adaptor in
the socket to connect this appliance
alongside other appliances.
• Do not tilt the fridge beyond 45º.
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the
appliance.
• Ensure that there is a gap of no less than 10cm above and to
the sides of the appliance to allow for ventilation. The clearance
between the sides and adjacent furniture must also allow the
doors to open fully. Note that a greater side gap will be required
if the appliance is to be positioned next to a wall to allow the
doors to open fully.
• A gap of 7cm should be allowed for
ventilation between the rear wall and
the back of the appliance. There is a
plastic guide/stopper supplied with the
appliance that should be fitted when
aligning the appliance with a wall.
Place the guide into the condenser
and turn it by 90° (Fig 6). The guide
will then lock into place.
Fig. 5 Appliance dimensions
Fig. 6

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Take extreme care not to damage the condenser whilst doing this.
The guide will protect the condenser and ensure a minimum air
gap.
Electrical information
Warning! This appliance must be earthed. The mains lead of this
appliance has been fitted with a specially earthed plug.
Important: Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in
position. Should the fuse need to be replaced, it must be replaced
with a 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS1362.
The plug must be used with a specially earthed socket of 13
amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have
one installed by an authorised electrician. If in doubt regarding the
electrical connection of this appliance, consult a qualified electrician.
Do not shorten the supply cable, the appliance may require removal
for servicing.
N.B. Ensure that the plug socket is situated in an easily accessible
place. If the power supply cable or plug is damaged, it must be
replaced by a CDA authorised agent. If the plug socket does
not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised service agent in order to avoid a
hazard.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING: Do not use plug adapters with this appliance.

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E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only. CDA reserve the
right to change specifications without prior notice.
Attribute Symbol Value Units
Model identification FF821
Category of the household refrigerating appliance 1
Voltage / Frequency 220 - 240V
~ / 50Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H cm) 595 x 650 x 1860
Mass of the appliance M 64 kg
A+
Annual energy consumption AEc 169 kWh/year
The energy consumption is based on standard test results for 24 hours. Actual en-
ergy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
Storage volume (fridge) 380 L
Star rating
Defrosting type Automatic
Climate class T/SN
Airborne accoustic noise emissions pW 41 dB(A)
N/A

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