CDA FW420 User Manual

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY

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FW420 integrated in-column
larder fridge

Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE

APPLIANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A) Refrigerator compartment

(for storage of fresh food and beverages)

1. Shelves (partly height adjustable)

2. Crispers

3. Door trays

4. Pull-out defrost water drain

5. Rating plate

CONTROLS

B) Freezer compartment (if supplied)

(marked with the symbol for storing
fresh food, frozen food and making ice cubes)

6. Grid (not shown in the figure, if available)

7. Freezer section

8. Ice cube trays
C) Controls

A. Thermostat knob
B. Light switch
D. Thermostat control reference
E. Light bulb (max 15 W)

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed exclusively for

domestic use

To get the most out of your new appliance,
read the user handbook thoroughly. The
handbook contains a description of the
appliance and useful tips for storing food.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1.After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is

undamaged and that the door closes perfectly
tight. Any damage must be reported to your
dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the
appliance.

2.Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.

3.Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and local safety
regulations

4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1.Packaging

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and
carries the recycling symbol. Follow local
regulations for scrapping. Keep the packaging
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out
of reach of children, as they are potentially
dangerous.

2.Scrapping

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by
cutting off the power cable and removing the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside the appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized
dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few
days, since it is potentially dangerous for children.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFC (the
refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFC (the
refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (see the rating
plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a naturally occurring, low
environmental impact gas. Caution is required,
however, because isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, ensure that the pipelines of the
refrigerant circuit do not get damaged.

Declaration of conformity

• This appliance is designed to preserve food

products and is manufactured in conformity with
European Directive 90/128/EEC, 02/72/EC and
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004

• This product has been designed, manufactured
and retailed in compliance with:

- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive

73/23/EEC;

- the protection requirements of the “EMC”

Directive 89/336/EEC,
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

• The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if the product is connected to an
approved earth connection.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for the

storage of fresh food and the freezer
compartment only for the storage of frozen
food, the freezing of fresh food, and to make ice
cubes.

• During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer since they may burst.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.

• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.

• Make sure that the appliance is not near a heat
source.

• Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or other
electrical appliances. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

• To ensure adequate ventilation, leave a space on
both sides and above the appliance and follow
the installation instructions.

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

• All appliances equipped with an ice maker or

water dispenser must be connected to a mains
water supply that delivers potable water only
(with water pressure between 1.7 and 8.1 bar
(25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/ or water
dispensers not directly connected to a mains
water supply must be filled with potable water
only.

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in an area suitable
for its size and use.

• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied
with the new appliance and do not use that of
the previous appliance.

• The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons.

• Place the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place. The appliance is set for operation at
specific ambient temperature ranges, according
to the climatic class indicated on the data plate:
The appliance may not work properly if it is left
for a long period at a temperature above or
below the indicated range.

Climatic class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 18 to 38 From 64 to 100

T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110

• Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.

• Do not damage the refrigerator’s refrigerant
circuit pipes.

• Do not use or place electrical appliances inside
the compartments if they are not of the type
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

• This appliance is not designed for use by young
children or the infirm without supervision.

• To avoid the risk of children being trapped and
therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play
or hide inside the appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement must
only be carried out by qualified personnel.

• Do not use single/multiple adapters or extension
cables.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the mains by unplugging it or by means of a
two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (if provided).

• The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above recommendations and precautions are
not respected.

HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

This appliance is a refrigerator with a star freezer
compartment.

Or is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment.

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Switching on the appliance

Once the power plug is inserted in the mains socket, unless the
thermostat (A) is set to symbol z the inside light switches on each
time the door is opened.

Once the temperature has been set – see next chapter – the
appliance is ready for use.

Temperature Adjustment

- To adjust the temperature in the compartment, turn the
thermostat control knob:

• to lower numbers 1-2/MIN for the LEAST COLD internal
temperatures;

•to 3-4/MED for a MEDIUM temperature;

•to 5-7/MAX for the COLDEST temperature.

Thermostat setting on z: no operation, no light.
Note:

The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the
position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These
factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat.

Attention

• Thermostat adjustment (A) will depend on where the
appliance is installed, ambient temperature and frequency of
door opening

How to use the refrigerator compartment:

Position the food as illustrated in the figure:

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1. Cooked food

2. Dairy products, preserves, cheese, butter

3. Fish, meat

4. Sliced cold meat

5. Fruit, vegetables, salad

6. Small jars, eggs

7. Tubes, small jars

8. Small bottles

9. Bottles

Note:

• Cover food to prevent it drying out.

• Hot food must be allowed to cool properly before being placed
in the refrigerator.

• Make sure sufficient space is left for air to circulate around the
food.

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely
automatic.

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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

Only for or appliances:

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Appliances with the symbol can be used to

store already frozen food.
Appliances with the symbol can be used to
store food for months and also to freeze food. The
amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24
hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate (see
paragraph “Product description”, point 6).

Freezing food

• Set the thermostat knob (A) to 3-4.

• Arrange the food to be frozen centrally in the
freezer compartment.

• Avoid contact between already frozen food and food that
has yet to be frozen (approx. 20 mm distance).

• After 24 hours turn the thermostat knob (A) back to the
normal position

Attention:

Wrap and seal the food in:

• Aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags,
polythene containers with lids or special freezer
containers.

When purchasing frozen food products:

• Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package
is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been
stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have
already begun.

• Transport products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last.

• Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the
freezer.

• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.

• Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations.
Observe the “best before” date on the package.

• Always observe the storage information on the package.

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Making ice cubes

• Fill the ice cube trays (8) 3/4 with water and place them at
the bottom of the freezer compartment.

• Use a spoon handle to remove ice cube trays which stick
to the compartment.

Do not use sharp or pointed instruments.

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
APPLIANCE

Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
operations, unplug the appliance from the mains
socket. Defrost the freezer compartment when the ice
on the walls reaches a thickness of 3 mm.

• Remove foodstuffs from the or freezer and
turn the thermostat knob to z.

• The frozen food must be wrapped in sheets of newspaper
(or a cover) and kept in a cool place.

• Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened
in a solution of lukewarm water and/or neutral detergent.

• Rinse and dry carefully.

• Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is fully
automatic.

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Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly in order to

ensure that defrost water is removed correctly.

After cleaning, reconnect the appliance to the power
supply.

Do not use abrasive products.

Long vacation.

• Empty the compartments.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.

• Defrost and clean.

• Leave the doors open to prevent formation of unpleasant
odours.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

When you hear these noises

1. Temperature inside the compartments is not low

enough.

•Is food preventing the doors from closing properly?

•Is the thermostat setting correct?

•Are the air circulation vents blocked?

2. Temperature inside the refrigerator compartment

is too low.

•Is the thermostat setting correct?

3. The appliance is excessively noisy.

•Has the appliance been installed correctly?

•Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating?

•It is normal to hear the noise of the refrigerant liquid in

circulation.

4. The appliance is not working?

•Is there a power failure?

•Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?

•Has the fuse blown?

•Is the power cord damaged?

5. Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator

compartment.

•Is the thermostat setting correct?

•Is the defrost water drain blocked?

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6. The inside light is not working.

checks for point 4, and then:

•Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.

•If necessary replace the bulb with a new one

(220÷240V, 15 Watt).

•Removing the light bulb: Unscrew the bulb anticlockwise

as shown in the figure

Perform the

..your appliance is alive!!!

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AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before contacting After Sales Service:

1.See if you can solve the problem yourself (see

“Troubleshooting guide”).

2.Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem
has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply and wait for
about an hour before switching on again.

3.If the problem persists after this course of action,
contact After-sales Service.

INSTALLATION

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Install the freezer away from heat sources.

Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the
sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators,
cookers) will increase power consumption and should
therefore be avoided.
If this is not possible, the following minimum distances
must be respected:
30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves
3 cm from electric stoves.

• Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place.

• Clean the interior (How to defrost and clean the
appliancesee.

• Fit the accessories.

• Check the door seal is not damaged or deformed,
especially after installation or reversal of door opening.

Specify:

• the nature of the fault,

• the model,

• the service number (the number after the word

SERVICE on the rating plate on the rear of the
appliance),

• your full address,

• your telephone number and area code.

Note:
The direction of door opening can be changed.
If this operation is performed by After-sales
Service it is not covered by the warranty.

Electrical connection

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance rating
plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage.

• Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. The
Manufacturer declines all liabilities for injury to persons or
animals or damage to proper resulting ty from failure to
observe these regulations.

• If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the
socket replaced by a qualified electrician.

• Do not use extension cables, multiple sockets or adapters.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

1) For Great Britain only

Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement

If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A
13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an
A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as
follows:

1.Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).

2.Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.

3.Refit both into plug.

Important:

The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if
the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct
replacement is fitted.

Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the
colour embossed in words on the base of the plug.

Replacement fuse covers are available from your local
electrical store.

2) For the Republic of Ireland only

The information given in respect of Great Britain will
frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also
used, the
2-pin, side earth type.

3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please
contact Whirlpool Service for further instruction. Please do
not attempt to change plug yourself. This procedure needs to
be carried out by a qualified Whirlpool technician in
compliance with the manufactures instructions and current
standard safety regulations.

To contact our Customer Care Department, or for Service,

please contact us on the details below.

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY

T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : [e-mail] W : www.cda.eu