CDA FW971 Reference manual

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
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FW971 Integrated Frost Free
fridge freezer
Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

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
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. 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 differentiated 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 effect 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.
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 off, 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 difficult 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 sufficient 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.
• 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 different sections. As such, foods should be stored in different 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.
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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fig. 2
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2
3
4
5
6
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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 anticlockwise (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 sufficiently chilled, turn the thermostat dial back to the previous setting.
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 anticlockwise (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.
B
C
5
fig. 3
A
Mid High
S.Cool
Low
REF. FRZ.
Mid High
S.Cool
Low

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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.
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 off the compressor for a short period of time and so to force a defrost cycle, push and hold the Audio Alert Release /
Force Defrost button for approximately five seconds. After 20 seconds, the defrosting process will begin.

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 off.
• The plug socket is functioning fine. To check this, plug another electrical appliance in to see if the socket is faulty.
The appliance is working, but not very well
• 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.
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.
Please note:
The LED lighting cannot be replaced without a service call. If the light fails, contact CDA Customer Care.
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Installation And Ventilation
This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources, e.g.
heating elements, cookers or in damp places.
Introduction:
The information provided in this document shows the cabinet ventilation
requirements and the installation steps to fit the product into the housing unit:
Ventilation:
It is vitally important that adequate ventilation is provided to allow the
refrigeration system to cool. A lack of air flow can lead to reliability issues
which may not be covered under the product warranty. The diagram below
shows the recommended ventilation for this product:
fig. 4
555
540
38
550
560-570
540
1039
625
665
66
540
200 cm
2
1770
1788
200 cm
2
996
1770
43
40
10
1780

Fitting the product into the cabinet
1. Remove the gasket protection pieces:
The gasket protectors prevent excessive seal compression during
transport and are required during the installation process. Remove the
gasket protector from each door (fig 5) and proceed with the installation.
Cover caps are provided to fill the hole; take care when inserting these.
2. Fitting the top fixing brackets:
Secure the two top fixing brackets to the top of the product using two
screws for each bracket, as shown in (fig 6) (a).
3. Fitting the front shelf trim:
The front shelf trim fits to the top of the unit by hooking into slots on
the top edge of the product (b). The trim piece should be fitted loosely at
this stage to allow access to the top fixing brackets.
4. Fitting 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. 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. Sit the appliance in the housing:
Lift the appliance onto the supporting shelf (Ensure ventilation
requirements have been met) and push the unit into until it is standing
proud by between 50 and 75mm (Not important as long as the machine
is stable). We recommend that you seek the help of another individual
when handling this product.
6. Fitting the width spacers:
For cabinets with 15mm thickness sides a small spacer is required to be
fit. The spacer is shown in the next image. 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.
7. Fit the top 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, as shown in figure 8.
fig. 5
fig. 6
fig. 7
fig. 8
A
B
Width spacer (One
to be fitted top
each hinge when
15mm cabinets are
used)
Door protection
piece being used as
a guide.
Guide piece simply slotted
in to the fixing bracket