CDA Betty Free-Standing Refrigerator-Freezer Instruction Manual

CDA Betty Free-Standing Refrigerator-Freezer

Product Information

The Betty Free-Standing Refrigerator/Freezer is a household appliance designed for food storage. It is not intended for the storage of inflammable or explosive items, strong corrosive acids or alkalis, blood, medicine, or biological products. The appliance complies with all applicable legislation and safety requirements, including low voltage and electromagnetic interference compatibility standards. The internal surface of the freezer compartment becomes very cold when the appliance is running, so caution should be exercised when touching it, especially with wet hands.

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use:

• Ensure that the appliance is installed correctly and in accordance with the installation instructions provided in the manual.
• Register your appliance for guarantee purposes by entering the details on the appliance rating plate.

Fridge Use:

• Use the fridge compartment for storing food items only.
• Refer to the control panel and temperature settings section in the manual to adjust the temperature as desired.

Freezer Use:

• Use the freezer compartment for storing frozen food items.

Storage:

• Avoid storing inflammable or explosive items, strong corrosive acids or alkalis, blood, medicine, or biological products in the appliance.

Control Panel & Temperature Settings:

• Refer to the control panel and temperature settings section in the manual for instructions on adjusting the temperature settings.

Lighting:

• Refer to the lighting section in the manual for information on the appliance’s lighting system.

Care and Cleaning:

• Follow the care and cleaning instructions provided in the manual to ensure proper maintenance of the appliance.

Defrosting the Fridge:

• Refer to the defrosting the fridge section in the manual for instructions on defrosting the fridge compartment.

Defrosting the Freezer:

• Refer to the defrosting the freezer section in the manual for instructions on defrosting the freezer compartment.

Troubleshooting:

• If you encounter any issues with the appliance, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for possible solutions.

Installation & Ventilation:

• Ensure that the appliance is installed according to the installation instructions provided in the manual.
• Proper ventilation is crucial for the efficient operation of the appliance. Follow the ventilation guidelines provided in the manual.

Electrical Information:

• Refer to the electrical information section in the manual for important electrical safety information related to the appliance.

Climate Range:

• Refer to the climate range section in the manual for information on the suitable operating conditions for the appliance.

Practical Tips:

• Refer to the practical tips section in the manual for additional tips and recommendations on using the appliance.

Product Dimensions:

• Refer to the product dimensions section in the manual for information on the dimensions of the appliance.

Warranty & Service:

• Refer to the warranty & service section in the manual for information on warranty coverage and service options.

COMPATIBLE WITH COLOURS: BARLEY, MEADOW, SEA HOLLY & TEA ROSE

Important

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that we 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.

UKCA & 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 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 EC 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 recycled. 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.

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 10 and 32˚C. Use outside of this range may cause the appliance to fail.
  Ensure this free-standing fridge freezer is positioned away from heat sources like ovens to ensure the product is running efficiently.

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.
• When first switching the appliance on the fridge will default to 5°C and the freezer to -18°C. The figure in the digital display for freezer temperature will flash until the temperature drops below 0°C.

Please note:

• The appliance will work continuously until it comes down to the correct temperature.
• If the appliance is switched off, you should allow five minutes before switching
• it on again to prevent unnecessary damage to the compressor.
• Never store inflammable or explosive items and strong corrosive acids or alkalis in the appliance.
• This fridge cools your food by making the inside back of the cavity cold.
• It is normal for frost to build up on this surface; it then dissipates and drains through a small drain at the bottom, where it evaporates harmlessly.
• The presence of frosting at the back is not a malfunction of the fridge.
• The fridge freezer is likely to make all manner of noises such as bubbling, clicking, cracking and hissing which is all quite normal in the running of this model.

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 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.
• 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 compartments 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.

Storage

The fridge section is for short term food storage. Although the temperature can be maintained between 0-10˚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 3 is the coldest part of the fridge.

1. Cooked food
2. Yogurts and cheese
3. Fresh meat and fish
4. Fruit and vegetables
5. Butter
6. Food in jars and bottles
7. Drinks, e.g. milk

Control Panel

This fridge freezer has a manual dial to adjust the temperature as below:

Temperature Settings

To adjust the fridge or freezer temperature, turn the dial as below:

Off / 0 position – Appliance is off

Setting 1 – The highest temperature inside the appliance (warmer)
Setting 2 to 6- Medium temperature inside the appliance
Setting 7 The lowest temperature inside the appliance (cooler)

The temperature inside your appliance is influenced by factors such as the ambient temperature, sun exposure, how often the door is opened.
The middle of the dial is the most optimal in most cases.

Lighting

This fridge freezer comes supplied with a LED light bulb which is E14. To replace the light bulb set the knob to ‘off’ and unplug the appliance.
To replace the light bulb set the knob to ‘off’ and unplug the appliance.
Remove the bulb cover as shown below.

Replace the bulb with a new E14 bulb, 220-240V.
Replace the bulb cover.

Care and Cleaning

• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance.

• 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 a mild solution of washing up liquid and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.

• The water drain hole at the back of the fridge compartment and the evaporating tray should be cleaned periodically to prevent the defrosted water from collecting inside the fridge compartment. The drain plug can be used to clean the drain hole.

• If the appliance is not to be used for prolonged periods of time, unplug and clean the appliance. The doors should be left slightly ajar to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant odours.

Defrosting the Fridge

Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge chamber. It is removed automatically. During the defrosting, the condensation which contains contaminants, may clog the opening in the through. Should it occur, carefully unclog the opening with the cleaning plug as shown above.

• The appliance operates in cycles: it refrigerates (then the frost settles on the rear wall), and defrosts (water flows down the rear wall).
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by removing the plug from the mains socket or switching off the fuse. Prevent water from penetrating the control panel or the light.
• Do not use defrosting aerosols. They may cause the formation of an explosive mixture, or contain solvents which may damage the plastic components of the appliance and even be harmful to health.
• Make sure the water used for cleaning does not flow into the evaporation container through the discharge opening.
• The whole appliance, except for the door gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning detergent. The door gasket should be cleaned with water and wiped dry.
• Wash all the accessories as described above.
• Once cleaning is complete, reconnect the power.

Defrosting the Freezer

Do not use heaters or defrosting sprays in this appliance. Never use any metallic or sharp objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice as this could damage the lining. The freezer compartment should be defrosted regularly to ensure the most efficient running of the freezer. Once the ice is more than 5mm thick, the freezer should be defrosted.

• Before switching off the freezer, wrap the frozen food in sheets of paper and store it in a cool place.
• Remove the freezer drawers.
• To speed up the process, place a bowl of warm water in the base of the freezer compartment.
• The freezer 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 drawers separately by hand with a mild solution of washing up liquid and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.
• Once cleaning is complete, reconnect the power.

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 house fuses are intact and the fuse in the plug has not blown.

• The on/off switch 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.

• Note: The cooling gas in the refrigerator may make a slight bubbling or gurgling noise, even when the compressor is not running.

There is water in the lower part of the refrigerator compartment
The drain hole in the channel at the back of the compartment is clear.

Ice has formed on the back wall of the fridge

• It is normal for some ice droplets 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.

Installation and Ventilation

This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources, e.g. heating elements, cookers or in damp places.

• To ensure the appliance is level, you should use the height adjustable feet at the front of the appliance.

• 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.

Electrical Information

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13Amp fused plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the fuse cover (shown as A above) and fuse (shown as B above).
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 off 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.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:-

• The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter (E) or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.
• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter (N) or coloured BLACK.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter (L) or coloured RED.
• If in doubt regarding the electrical connection of this appliance, consult a qualified electrician. Do not shorten the supply cable, the appliance may require removing for servicing.

N.B. Ensure that the plug socket is situated in an easily accessible place after installation.

• E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only.
• CDA reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
• Do not connect the appliance to mains supply through an extension lead.

Climate Range

The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rating plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is room temperature in which the appliance is working) is optimal for the operation of the appliance.

ambient temperature ranging between 100C and 320C
N| Temperate| This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an ambient temperature ranging between 160C and 320C
ST| Sub Tropical| This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an ambient temperature ranging between 160C and 380C
T| Tropical| This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an ambient temperature ranging between 160C and 430C

Practical Tips

Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber. The coldest area is directly above the vegetable drawers. Use this area for all delicate and highly perishable food such as:

• Fish, meat, poultry
• Sausage products, ready meals
• Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
• Fresh dough, cake mixtures
• Pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be stored at a temperature of approximately 4°C

The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this area for storing butter and cheese.
To achieve the most effective food preservation for the longest possible time and to avoid wasting any food, position the products as shown on page 9. In addition, this figure illustrates the layout of drawers, baskets and shelves, which allows the most efficient use of energy. Optimal temperature and storage conditions will extend product shelf life and optimise electricity consumption. Optimal storage temperature range should be stated on the food packaging.

Product Dimensions

Warranty and Service

The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

• Repairs carried out by unqualified persons may seriously endanger the appliance user.
• Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019, The minimum availability period for spare parts necessary to repair the appliance is 7 or 10 years depending on the type and purpose of the spare part.
• The list of spare parts and the ordering procedure are available on the websites of the manufacturer, importer or an authorised representative.
• The minimum warranty period for the appliance offered by the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative is given in the warranty card.
• The warranty shall be void if you make any independent adaptations or alterations, tamper with seals or other appliance safety devices or its parts or interfere with the appliance contrary to operating instructions.

For more information about the product, please refer to the EU EPREL Product Database at https://eprel.ec.europea.eu. Alternatively, you can use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the energy label or enter the product model listed on the energy label in the EPREL search engine.

The CDA Group
Harby Road Langar Nottinghamshire NG13 9HY Sales Department
Phone: 01949 862010
Email: [email protected]

CDA Customer Care
Phone: 01949 862012
Email: [email protected]
www.cda.co.uk

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