CDA FW971 Quick start guide

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FW971
Integrated
Frost Free
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
EU Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance has been designed, constructed and marketed in

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compliance with safety requirements of EU Directive 2014/35/EU (Low
voltage) and requirements of EU Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC).
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. The refrigeration system contains insulating gases and
refrigerants, which require specialised waste disposal. The valuable
materials contained in this appliance can be recycle. It must be taken
to a special local authority dierentiated waste collection centre or to
a dealer providing this service.
Before disposing of an old appliance, remove the door seals, latch or
bolt lock to avoid the risk of child entrapment.
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 when hands
are wet.
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.
This appliance is designed to be used in ambient temperatures
between 16 and 43˚C. Use outside of this range may cause the
appliance to fail.

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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.
Please note:
The appliance will work continuously until it comes down to the
correct temperature.
The temperatures are preset at the factory to 5 for the fridge and -18
for the freezer.
It takes two to three hours for the fridge and freezer to reach
temperatures appropriate to store food.
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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Use
Fridge
• 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.
• Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help to keep
the temperature low and save energy.
Freezer
• 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.

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• Store food in small packages (ideally less than 2.5kg). This reduces
the freezing time and improves the quality of the food after thawing.
• Wrap food before putting into the freezer. To stop the wrapping
sticking together, ensure it is dry.
• 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 could explode.
• Check the rating plate to confirm the maximum amount of fresh food
that can be frozen within a 24 hour period.
Do not attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount.

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Storage
The fridge section is for short term food storage. Although the
temperature can be maintained between 2 - 8˚C, extended periods of
food storage is not recommended.
As the cold air circulates within the fridge, the temperature can vary
between the dierent sections. As such, foods should be stored in
dierent sections according to type. Section 6 is the coldest part of
the fridge.
1. Butter
2.Food in jars and bottles
3.Drinks , e.g. milk
4.Cooked food
5.Yogurts and cheese
6.Fresh meat and fish
7. Fruit and vegetables
The fridge shelves can be moved
according to the storage
requirements within the fridge section.
To move the shelf, lift up the front
section and then pull it
outwards. To replace, slide the shelf
back into the slot, and the
lower the front section.
fig. 1
fig. 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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The salad crisper is designed with a humidity control to ensure fruit
and vegetables last longer.
This can be adjusted by the slider at the front right of the salad crisper.
Fully opening the slider control to high humidity restricts the amount
of dry air entering the crisper from the fridge compartment, extending
the life of items such as lettuce and cucumber.
Open (fully left) = Low.
Closed (fully right) = High.

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Control panel
A. Power button
To put the fridge freezer on standby press and hold the power button
for approximately three seconds. To start the compressor working
again, press and hold the power button for approximately three
seconds.
B. Fridge thermostat dial
The fridge temperature is regulated by this dial.
The thermostat can be set between fully anti-clockwise (super cool
function) and fully clockwise (least cold).
The super cool function can be used when introducing large
quantities of fresh food to maintain an optimal temperature in the
fridge section.
To switch on the super cool function, turn the fridge thermostat dial to
super cool.
Once the food is suciently chilled, turn the thermostat dial back to
the previous setting.
B
C
fig. 3
A
Mid High
S.Cool
Low
REF . FRZ.
Mid High
S.Cool
Low

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IMPORTANT: Do not use the super cool function for more than 24
hours.
C. Freezer thermostat dial
The freezer temperature is regulated by this dial.
The thermostat can be set between fully anti-clockwise (super freeze
function) and fully clockwise (least cold).
The super freeze function can be used to freeze large quantities of
fresh food as quickly as possible.
To switch on the super freeze function, turn the freezer thermostat dial
to super freeze.
Once the food is frozen, turn the thermostat dial back to the previous
setting.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the super freeze function for more than
24 hours.
Door open alarm
This appliance is equipped with an alarm that will activate when the
fridge or freezer doors are left open for more than sixty seconds.
If the fridge door is not closed, the alarm will sound three times every
thirty seconds.

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Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
any cleaning or maintenance.
Both fridge and freezer are frost free and as such this appliance is
designed not to require defrosting.
The fridge and freezer 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.
Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.
If the appliance is not to used for prolonged periods of time, unplug
and clean the appliance. The doors should be left slightly open to
prevent the formation of mildew and smell.
IMPORTANT: After the power supply to the appliance has
been switched o, wait at least 5 minutes before switching the
appliance back on again.

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Defrosting the fridge
The fridge is cooled by convection using cold air forced through
channels at the rear of the fridge. No defrosting is required.
Defrosting the freezer
The freezer is frost free and as such is designed not to require
defrosting.
To switch o the compressor for a short period of time and so to force
a defrost cycle, push and hold the Power button for approximately
five seconds. After 20 seconds, the defrosting process will begin.
Alternatively, disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply
for the required amount of time.
Please note: The compressor will be o and as such will not power
the fridge during this time. Ensure that no foods that may be spoiled
are left in the appliance when defrosting.
IMPORTANT: After the power supply to the appliance has
been switched o, wait at least 5 minutes before switching the
appliance back on again.

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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 power button on the control panel is switched on.
• The house fuses are intact and the fuse in the plug has not blown.
• The thermostat is not set to o.
• The plug socket is functioning fine. To check this, plug another
electrical appliance in to see if the socket is faulty.
If the appliance is working, but not very well, check:
• The appliance is not overloaded.
• The thermostat is set to an appropriate temperature.
• The doors are 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.
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.

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• The cooling gas in the refrigerator will make a slight bubbling noise,
even when the compressor is not running.
Please note:
The LED lighting cannot be replaced without a service call. If the
light fails, contact CDA Customer Care. Contact details are on the
rear cover of this manual.

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Installation kit
Prior to carrying out any installation steps, ensure that you have all of
the required pieces as per the image below. These are in a packet
contained within the appliance.
Also, ensure that you have the front trim cover pictured below. This is
normally taped to the back wall of the inside of the fridge.
If you are missing any of these parts please check all drawers within
the appliance, as well as any packaging. If parts are still missing,
please contact CDA Customer Care. Contact details are on the rear
cover of this manual.

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Installation
This appliance must never be installed
close to heat sources, e.g. heating
elements, cookers or in damp places.
• 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 clearance above the appliance to
allow air to escape and that there
is space between the rear of the
appliance and the wall.
Figures 4 and 5 show the ventilation requirements for your appliance.
Failure to provide adequate ventilation can lead to increased running
costs and premature failure and may invalidate the warranty provided
with the appliance.
Ventilation
The main consideration when installing any refrigeration unit into
a fitted kitchen is ventilation. The heat removed from the cooling
compartment needs to be dissipated into the atmosphere. Incorrect
ventilation can lead to premature compressor failure, excessive power
consumption and total system failure. For products intended to be
installed into a tall housing unit, the following requirements need to
be met (fig. 5).
fig. 4
1773
808
40
67
50
808
540
555
1776-
1782
min. 30
560-570
550 min
= airow
200cm²
200cm²

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300
300
plan view of cut out and ventilation gaps
The top of the cabinet
needs to be vented
into the room
Recommended size of
vent opening:
500 x 35mm
If the furniture does
not allow free air into
the room then a plinth
vent, or other means of
ventilation needs to be
provided to ensure a
natural flow of air
There should be space
at the rear of the
cabinet to allow cool air
to be drawn over the
condenser.
Recommended:
500 x 35mm
An air intake should be
provided somewhere
in the cabinet run to
allow free air in. In this
example, a plinth vent
is shown underneath
the refrigerator .
A thin section of the
plinth can be removed
to allow air into the unit
(recommended 600mm
x 10mm)
Refrigerator
outline
Min 30mm
A hole should be cut in the
supporting shelf, as shown below
fig. 5
Important
Please follow the instructions to install this unit. The open channel at
the rear is clearly shown. For the correct operation of the appliance
it is important that the top of the housing unit is not blocked o. A
channel depth of 40-50mm is normal with most units.
A hole is shown in the base shelf of the unit; this allows air to be
drawn over the compressor & heat exchange. Some installers fit
a decorative plinth vent. In most cases this is not required, but is a
welcome aesthetic addition.
As a rule, the more air can get in, the better and more ecient the
operation of the product.

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Fitting the product into the cabinet
1. Remove the gasket protection pieces:
These are on the hinge-side edge of
each door and prevent excessive seal
compression during transport. They are
required later during the installation
process (step 6). Remove the screws
and gasket protectors from each door
(fig. 6) and proceed with the installation. Cover caps are provided, in
a polythene bag, to fill the holes where these protectors were fitted;
take care when inserting these.
2. Fit the top fixing brackets:
Secure the two metal fixing brackets to the top of the product using
two screws for each bracket (marked as ‘A’ in Fig. 7).
3. Fit the front trim:
The front trim (see page 16) fits to the top of the unit by hooking into
slots on the top edge of the product (Fig. 7). The trim piece should be
fitted loosely at this stage to allow access to the top fixing brackets.
Fig. 6
Top of appliance
Front of appliance
ASlots
Fig. 7
A

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4. Fit the magnetic seal strips:
Two magnetic seals are supplied to fill the gap between the cabinet
and the edge of the products. These simply fit against the left
and right edges of the fridge chassis. To make it easier, it is useful
to apply a little sticky tape to the top and bottom of each strip to
prevent curling. Note that the seal may need to be cut to length.
5. Fit the width spacers:
For cabinets with 15mm thickness sides a small spacer is required
to be fit. The spacer is shown in Fig. 9 and marked as ‘S’. This
ensures perfect alignment when installed. There are four spacers,
two for the top hinges and two for the bottom hinges; these simply
push into position on each hinge. Ensure the holes on the spacers
are level with the hinge holes, as per Fig. 9.
6. Fit the hinge alignment guides (i.e. Gasket protection pieces):
The gasket protection pieces double up as guides to ensure that
the product is at the required depth in the cabinet when installed. Fit
one to the top hinge and one to the bottom hinge. An example of
this on the top hinge is shown in Fig. 8 (marked as ‘G’). Please
note that these are the opposite way around to how they were
originally fitted to the door edge in Step 1. It is easier to fit these
with the fridge and freezer doors open.
Spacer ‘S’ is fitted on the cabinet side of the hinge plate and guide
‘G’ is fitted on the fridge door side of the hinge plate. This is so
that the appliance doors can be opened once the product has
been secured to the cabinet and the guides removed.