CDA FW482 Integrated In Column Freezer User Manual

FW482
Integrated in-column freezer
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
EU Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance meets the requirements of all applicable EU directives with the corresponding harmonised standards which provide for CE marking.
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. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated 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.

Important safety warnings

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 freezer or use any electric appliance inside the freezer.
Do not allow children to play with or near the appliance.
The internal surface of the freezer is very cold when the appliance is running. Do not touch the surface, especially with wet hands. 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.
Please remove the door, door seal and shelves before disposal of the old appliance and put them away in a safe place to prevent children from being entrapped.

Before first use

You must allow the freezer 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 freezer 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.
If the appliance is switched off, you should allow five minutes before switching it on again to prevent unnecessary damage to the compressor.

Setting the temperature

Thermostat dial
The thermostat can be set between 1 (least cold) and 5 (coldest).
When introducing large amounts of fresh food into the freezer, turn the dial to position 5. After 24 hours, return the dial to its usual position.

General notes on use

Freezer

• Never touch or the lick the sides of the freezer, especially with wet hands.
• Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool to room temperature before being put 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 use.
• Store food in small packages (ideally less than 2.5 kg). This reduces the freezing time and improves the quality of the food after thawing.
• Wrap or cover food before putting into the freezer. To stop the wrapping sticking together, ensure it is dry first.
• 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 may explode.
• Only open the door for as long as is necessary. Leaving the door open for long periods will affect the temperature inside the appliance and waste energy.
• Ensure all compartments are fully closed after use.
• Take care with food (such as ice cream or lollies) taken and eaten straight from the freezer. They can still be extremely cold and can cause your skin, lips or tongue to stick to them. If this does happen, run the affected area under warm (but not hot) water.

Note: If the appliance does not have a freezer compartment ( )it is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.

Care and cleaning

Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance.
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 soap 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.
Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.

• Keep the door gasket (seal) clean. If damaged, the gasket should be replaced.
• If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods of time, unplug and clean the appliance. The door should be left slightly open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.

Defrosting the freezer

Do not use heaters or defrosting sprays in this appliance.

• Never use any metallic or sharp objects 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.
• First remove the freezer drawers.
• To speed up the process, place a bowl of warm water in the base of the freezer compartment.
  Once defrosting is complete, dry the inside of the freezer compartment with a sponge or clean cloth thoroughly.
  The freezer interior 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 using soap and water. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
  Once cleaning is complete and everything is dry, 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 thermostat is not set to 0 (off position).
• The plug socket is functioning correctly. To check this, plug another electrical appliance in to see if the socket is working.
• The temperature of the room is adequate (10°C or above).

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 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 temperature of the room is adequate (10°C or above).

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.
• The cooling gas in the refrigerator will make a slight bubbling noise, even when the compressor is not running.

If there is water in the lower part of the freezer compartment, check the following:

• 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.
• This may mean that the appliance door has been left open, or the power has cut, meaning that the appliance and contents have defrosted. Do not refreeze any food that has thawed.

If excessive ice has formed:

• It is normal for some ice to form in the freezer (approx. 5mm thickness). This does not constitute a fault with the appliance.
• 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.
• This may mean that the appliance door has been left open, or the power has cut, meaning that the appliance defrosted slightly internally before refreezing again when power was resupplied or the door was closed properly. Only  refreeze food that has been defrosted properly (i.e. in a refrigerator at 5°C or less) or that has been cooked thoroughly and properly after you initially defrosted it.

Installation

This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources such as radiators, heating elements, cookers or in damp places. Nor should it be installed in rooms or areas (such as garages) whose ambient temperature will fall or rise outside  of the climate class limitations (approx. +16°C to +43°C).
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use as a built in appliance.
This appliance is designed to be installed into a standard larder unit of width 560-570mm and a minimum depth of 550mm (560mm is recommended). There is a template supplied with the appliance that offers an illustrated, step by step, installation guide.
Note that the figure beneath the kit contents on the installation template shows ventilation requirements. In the diagram a plinth vent is fitted to allow free air into the cabinet. This is not necessary where there is already a free air supply  into the run of units provided by a vent in another unit (or side of the run). The more air that can enter and leave the units though, the more efficient the appliance shall be.

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 off and disposed of safely to prevent the risk of electric shock. 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.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must replaced by a CDA authorised agent.

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.

use at an ambient temperature ranging between 10°C and 32°C
N            Temperate| This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an ambient temperature ranging between 16°C and 32°C
ST           Sub Tropical| This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an ambient temperature ranging
between 16°C and 38°C
T             Tropical| This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an ambient temperature ranging
between 16°C and 43°C

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.

Notes

For service or queries relating to your product please contact:
The Customer Care Department on 01949 862 012 or email customer.care@cda.co.uk
For more information please contact:
The Sales Department on 01949 862 010 or email sales@cda.co.uk
Customer Care Department. The CDA Group Ltd,
Harby Road, Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY
T: 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003
E : customer.care@cda.co.uk

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