CDA CRI621 Integrated Refrigerator Installation Guide

CDA CRI621 Integrated Refrigerator

Specifications

• Product: CRI621 Integrated Refrigerator
• Designed for built-in use
• Compliance: EU Directives 2014/35/EU (Low voltage) and 2014/30/EU (EMC)
• Parts in contact with food comply with 1935/2004/EC

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Ensure the appliance is installed by qualified personnel to prevent injuries or damage.
2. Follow the installation guidelines provided in the user manual for correct setup.

Use

1. Do not use the appliance by individuals with reduced physical or mental capacities without supervision.
2. Store different foods according to compartments or recommended storage temperatures.

Maintenance

1. Do not remove external covers for servicing unless done by qualified technicians.
2. Dispose of the appliance correctly at the end of its working life to prevent negative environmental consequences.

Safety Warnings

1. Ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged when positioning the appliance.
2. Familiarize yourself with the control panel features for proper operation.

Controls

• Fridge temperature set button
• Super cooling symbol (Super cooling LED)
• Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
• Fridge adjusted temperature indicator

When plugging in the product for the first time, note that the interior lights may turn on 1 minute late due to opening tests.

FAQ

1. Q: Can children use this appliance?
   A: This appliance is not designed for use by individuals with reduced capacities unless under supervision.

2. Q: How should I dispose of the appliance?
   A: Follow local regulations for disposal, ensuring proper recycling of materials and refrigerants.

3. Q: What do I do if the product malfunctions?
   A: Contact CDA Customer Care with your appliance model and serial number for assistance.

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.

• Appliance Model
• Serial Number

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. This refrigeration appliance is intended for use as a built-in appliance.
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 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 etc. to reduce 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 safety warnings

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  1. Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
  2. Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
  3. Bed and breakfast type environments
  4. Catering and similar non-retail applications
• The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes which do not affect the operation of the appliance.
• Some provisions in this user manual are unified for refrigerating products of different types
• The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising from the failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual.
• Keep this manual for future reference, or to pass it over to the next user.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limited physical or mental capabilities and persons who lack experience or familiarity with the appliance.
• Do not allow children to use the appliance. Do not allow them to play with the appliance. They must not climb inside the drawers and swing on the doors.
• The appliance operates properly at the ambient temperature (see product fiche). Do not use it in the cellar, unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter.
• When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the door handles, do not pull the condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor unit.
• When transporting, moving or positioning the fridge do not tilt it by more than 40° from the vertical position. Should such a situation occur, the appliance should be switched on after minimum 2 hours from its replacement in the right position.
• Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each maintenance activity. Do not pull on the cord, but hold the body of the plug instead.
• The “cracking” sound, which the appliance may emit is caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a result of temperature variations.
• For safety reasons do not repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by persons who do not have the required qualifications may result in serious danger for the user of the appliance.
• Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few minutes (the size of the room for a product containing isobuthane/R600a must be at least 4m3) to avoid damage to the cooling system.
• Make sure you do not damage the cooling system, by puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or breaking the pipes. The refrigerant is flammable. If the refrigerant makes contact with the eyes, rinse them with clean water and call for medical assistance immediately.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is intended for food storage, do not use it for other purposes.
• When performing activities, such as cleaning, maintenance or moving, the appliance must be completely disconnected from power supply (by pulling the plug out from the socket)
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000m.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food

Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage temperature of your purchased products.

• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
• Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser products): Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
• Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019, the minimum availability period for spare parts necessary to repair the appliance is 7-10 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 authorized representative.
• For more information about the product, please refer to the EU EPREL Product Database at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu. For more information, please 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
  https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/

WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Risk of fire / flammable materials

Controls

1. Fridge temperature set button
2. Super cooling symbol (Super cooling LED)
3. Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
4. Fridge adjusted temperature indicator

When the product is plugged in for the first time, the interior lights may turn on 1 minute late due to opening tests.

Adjusting the temperature
The initial temperature of the setting display is 5 °C, this can be adjusted using the following steps.

• Press fridge setting button once.
• Every time you press the button, the setting temperature will increase. (2 °C, 4 °C, 5 °C, 6 °C, 8 °C, Super cooling)
• If you press fridge setting button until super cooling symbol is displayed on your fridge.
• Settings display and you do not press any button within the following 3 seconds.
• Super cooling will blink.
• If you keep on pressing, it will restart from last value.

Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm led will release red light.

Super cooling mode
The super cooling mode can be used to cool huge quantities of food, cool food quickly and store seasonal food for a long time.

• Press temperature set button until super cooling light comes on.
• Super cooling led will light during this mode.
• For optimal appliance performance in maximum cooling capacity, set the appliance to active super cooling mode 6 hours before you put the fresh food into the fridge.

If you press temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled and the setting will be restored from 2. The super cooling mode will be cancel automatically after 6 hours or when cooling sensor temperature falls below 2 °C.

Using the stand-by mode
In stand-by mode; all components will be disabled. If the button is pushed while in stand-by mode, all leds will blink three times to show standby mode is active. To activate the stand-by mode, set the value to “2” and push the set button until all leds are blink three times. To deactivate the stand-by mode, push and hold set button until display returns to normal working. After the mode is deactivated, the “Alarm LED” may light on the display because the product may be hot. The “Alarm LED” will turn off when the product reaches normal temperature.

Additional information on the temperature

• The temperature inside the appliance is influenced by many factors. How you set the temperature control dial depends on the ambient temperature, sun exposure, how often you open the door and the amount of food stored. The middle setting of the dial is most optimal in most cases.
• Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year. The ambient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the chambers.
• The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur, for instance during the storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge, or when the door is open for a longer period of time. This will not affect the condition of the stored food stuff, and the temperature will quickly return to its set value.

Storage

The products should be placed on plates, in containers or packed in food wrap. Distribute them evenly over the shelves.

• If the food contacts the rear wall, it may cause frosting or wetting of the products.
• Do not put dishes with hot food into the fridge.
• Products which absorb flavours easily such as butter, milk, white cheese and products with intense flavour, such as fish, smoked meat, hard cheese must be placed on shelves, packed in food wrap or in tightly sealed containers.
• The storage of vegetables containing significant quantities of water will cause the deposition of condensation on the vegetable containers, it does not impact on the proper functioning of the fridge.
• Before putting the vegetables into the fridge, dry them well.
• Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of vegetables, especially the leafed vegetables.
• Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator. Washing removes the natural protection, therefore it is better to wash the vegetables directly before consumption.
• It is acceptable to place products beyond the natural loading capacity by 20-30 mm.**

Practical everyday tips

• Do not place the fridge next to radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sunlight.
• Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust off them once or twice a year.
• Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C in your refrigerator.
• When on holiday, turn up the temperature in your fridge.
• Only open your fridge when necessary. It helps if you know what food each contains and where it is located. Return food to the fridge as soon as possible after you have used it so that it does not warm up too much.
• Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent. Appliances which are not self-defrosting will require regular defrosting. Do not allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.
• Keep the seal around the door clean, otherwise it will not shut properly.
• Always replace broken seals.

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 vegetables drawers. Use this area for all delicate and highly perishable food e.g.:

  • Fish, meat, poultry, sausage products, ready meals
  • Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
  • Fresh dough, cake mixtures
    Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4OC.

• The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing butter and cheese.Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator

• Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator, particularly:

  • Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold
  • Fruit which is not yet ripe
  • Potatoes

Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance. Never clean the product’s casing or plastic parts using solvents or strong, abrasive detergents (e.g. washing powders or creams)! Use mild liquid detergents and soft cloths only. Do not use sponges. External surfaces made of plastic should be cleaned with a microfiber cloth, otherwise irreversible micro scratches will appear.

Defrosting the appliance

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

• 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 (vegetable containers, door shelves, glass shelves, etc.)

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

Automatic fridge defrosting
The fridge chamber has been equipped with an automatic defrosting function. However, frost may settle on the rear wall of the fridge chamber. This happens usually, when large quantities of fresh food products are stored in the fridge.

Washing the fridge manually
It is recommended to wash the fridge chambers at least once a year. This prevents the formation of bacteria and bad odours. Switch off the appliance, remove the food from the chambers and wash them using water with a mild detergent. Then, wipe the chambers dry with a cloth.

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.

CDA Customer Care
Phone: 01949 862 012
Email: customer.care@cda.co.uk
Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator, which do not affect its correct operation.

Sounds, which can be easily prevented:

• Noise caused by the appliance which is not level – adjust the position with the adjustable turn-in front feet. Alternatively, place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers, especially when the appliance is placed on tiles.
• Touching the adjacent piece of furniture – move the refrigerator away.
• Creaking of the drawers or shelves – take out and put back the drawer or shelf.
• Sounds of clinking bottles – move bottles apart.

Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat, compressor (switching on) and cooling system (thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused by flow of the cooling agent).

• Check whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket
• Check whether the power cable of the appliance is not damaged
• Check whether there is voltage in the socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g. a night lamp
• Check whether the appliance is switched on by setting the thermostat to a position above 0

The lighting inside the chamber does not work| The bulb is loose or fused (only appliances with bulb lighting type)|

• Fit the bulb correctly or replace it (see section above “Replacing the interior light bulb)

The appliance works
continuously

| Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob|

• Reset the knob to a lower position

See. ”Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible causes|

• See. ”Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible remedies

Water collects in the lower part of the appliance

| The water discharge opening is clogged (depending on the model)|

• The water discharge opening is clogged (depending on the model)

Internal air circulation obstructed|

• Place the food and containers in such a way as that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge

The appliance generates unusual noise| Incorrect levelling of the appliance|

• Level the appliance properly

The appliance is touching furniture and/ or other objects|

• Place the appliance at a location that ensures proper clearances around it

Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough or too high| Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob| Reset the knob to a higher position
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The ambient temperature is higher or lower than the climate range from table with technical specification| The appliance is adapted to operation in the climate range from table with technical specification
The appliance is located in a sunlit place or near heat sources| Move the appliance to another place. Observe the guidelines contained in the manual
Too much warm food loaded at a time| Wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool (freezes) and the required temperature is reached inside the chamber
Internal air circulation obstructed| Place the food and containers in such a way that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge
The air circulation at the back of the appliance is obstructed| Move the appliance min. 30 mm away from the wall
The door of the appliance is opened too often and/or remains open for too long| Reduce the frequency of opening the door and/or shorten the time when door remains open
The door does not close completely| Place the food and containers so that they would not interfere with door closed
The compressor is switched on too rarely| Check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than climate class
Door gasket inserted incorrectly| Press the gasket in

Installation

This refrigeration appliance is intended for use as a built-in appliance.
Installation before using the appliance for the first time

• Take the product out of the package, remove the scotch tape protecting the door and the equipment. Any remaining adhesive stains may be removed with a mild washing agent.

• Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging.
  If it is necessary to transport the fridge, pack it in the polystyrene elements and film as well as protect ing it with scotch tape

• Clean the interior surface of the fridge and the elements of the equipment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water, then wipe it dry.

• Place the fridge on an even, flat and stable surface, in dry, aired and shaded room, far from the heat sources such as: oven, hob, central heating radiators, central heating pipes, hot water installation, etc.

• On the exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil, this foils should be removed.

• Make sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing in the 2 adjustable front legs (fig. 3)

To ensure that the door opens freely, the distance between the side of the appliance (on door hinges side) and the wall is clear.
Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from all sides of the appliance.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built – in structure, clear of obstruction

Minimum distances from the heat sources

• from the electric gas and other ovens – 30 mm
• from oil or coal fired ovens – 300 mm
• from built-in ovens – 50 mm

If there is no possibility of ensuring the above-mentioned distances, provide an appropriate insulation board.

Warning:

• The rear wall of the refrigerator, in particular, the condenser and other elements of the cooling system must not contact other elements, which may damage them, (e.g. central heating pipes and the water supply pipes).
• It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess. The tube may not be bent, straightened or wound.
• If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void (fig. 4)
• In some models the handle is put into the appliance, this should be attached with a screwdriver.

Mains connection

Prior to connection, it is recommended to set the temperature control knob to an “OFF” or other position that disconnects the appliance from the power supply (See page with the control description).

• This appliance should be connected to AC 220-240V 50Hz supply socket. The socket must be fitted properly, and must be supplied with an earthing conduit and a 10A fuse.
• It is a legal requirement that the appliance is properly earthed. The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage or injury which may result from the failure to fulfil this requirement.
• Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads. If it is necessary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with a protection ring and a single socket and must have a VDE/GS safety certificate.
• If an extension lead is used (with a protection ring and safety certificate), its socket must be located at a safe distance, away from the sinks, and must not be in a place where it could be flooded by water or waste water.
• See the type plate at the lower part of the internal wall of the appliance for detailed specifications**.

Disconnecting the mains
Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the mains, either by pulling the plug out of the mains socket, or by switching the two-pole switch off.

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 authorized 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.

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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