CDA FW851, FW871 Manual For Installation, Use And Maintenance

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

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FW851 / FW871 Integrated
Fridge Freezer

Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

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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

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.

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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 dierentiated 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 eect 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.

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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.
The green power light and the red temperature warning light on the
control panel will be lit when you have plugged the appliance in to
the power supply. The temperature warning light will remain on and
the over temperature alarm will beep until the appliance reaches the
required temperature.

Please note:

The appliance will work continuously until it comes down to the
correct temperature.
If the appliance is switched o, 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.

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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
dicult 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 sucient 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.

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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

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.

• To freeze fresh food more quickly, switch on the super frost function

a few hours prior to placing the food in the freezer.

• Do not use the super frost function for more than 24 hours. Use

over the recommended time will place unnecessary strain on the
refrigeration system.

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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 dierent sections. As such, foods should be stored in
dierent 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.

fig. 1

fig. 2

6

7

3

4

5

1

2

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Control panel

A. Green Power Light

This light is illuminated when the power supply to the appliance is on.

B. Fridge Thermostat Dial

The fridge temperature is regulated by this dial.
The thermostat can be set between fully anticlockwise (least cold) and
fully clockwise (coldest).
We recommend initially setting the temperature control in mid range
for the first 24 hours then adjusting the temperature up or down from
this point as your personal preference.

C. Freezer Temperature Indicators

These lights are illuminated to show the current temperature in the
freezer.
The -32 indicator will illuminate when the super frost function is
switched on.

D. Red Temperature Warning Light

When the freezer is over temperature, this light will switch on. The
light will remain on until the freezer temperature is below 5˚C.

B C DAE F G H

fig. 3

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E. Standby / Audio Alert Release Button

To put the fridge freezer on standby (to switch o the compressor
but allow the light to work), press and hold the standby button for
approximately three seconds and the control panel lights will switch
o. The power light will flash. To start the compressor working again,
press and hold the standby button for approximately three seconds
until the power light illuminates.
When the freezer is over temperature, there will be a series of
intermittent beeps. To switch o the beeps, press this button.
This light is illuminated when the super frost function is on.

F. Yellow Super Frost Light

This light is illuminated when the super frost function is on.

G. Super Frost Function

The super frost function can be used to freeze large quantities of
fresh food as quickly as possible.
To switch on the super frost function, push and hold this button for
three seconds.
Once the food is frozen, push and hold this button for three seconds
again to switch o the super frost function.
IMPORTANT Do not use the super frost function for more than 24
hours at a time.

H. Freezer Thermostat Dial

The freezer temperature is regulated by this dial.
The thermostat can be set between fully anticlockwise (least cold) and
fully clockwise (coldest).
Please note: the control panel lights switch o automatically after 30s

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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 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.

If the appliance is not to be 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.

fig. 4

Water Outlet

Cleaning Rod

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A

B

fig. 5

Defrosting the Fridge

The fridge is self-defrosting. Any water created will run out of the
fridge through the channel at the back of the fridge.

It is important to keep the channel clear at all times using the cleaning
tool supplied.

The defrosted water is collected in the evaporating tray at the back of
the appliance.

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
ecient running of the freezer.

Once the ice is more than 5mm thick,
the freezer should be defrosted.

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• 24 hours before defrosting the freezer, turn the super frost function
on to ensure the frozen food is fully frozen.

• Before switching o the freezer, wrap the the frozen food in sheets
of paper and store it in a cool place.

• Remove the freezer drawers.

• The freezer is equipped with a defrost drainage tube (B) that allows
the defrosted water to drain out of the freezer compartment into
the lower freezer drawer (A). The tube is located in the sill at the
base of the freezer. To extend it out, push the tube forwards and
position the drawer so the water can drain out. Empty the drawer
regularly during defrosting to prevent it from overflowing.

• 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 soap and water.

Do not put them in the dishwasher.

• Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.

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Changing the Light
Bulb

Disconnect the appliance from the
power.

• Release the light cover by pressing

on the hooks at the back of the cover,
then slide it towards the back of the
fridge to remove it.

• Unscrew the light bulb to remove it

and replace with a new bulb of the
same rating (not more than 15W).

• Replace the light cover and 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 green light on the control panel is lit.

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

• The thermostat is not set to o.

• The plug socket is functioning fine. To check this, plug another

electrical appliance in to see if the socket is faulty.

fig. 6

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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.

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.

If the freezer temperature indicators flash, 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.

• 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.

The diagram shows the ventilation
requirements for your appliance.
Failure to provide adequate ventilation
can lead to increased running costs and
premature failure and may invalidate
the warranty provided with the
appliance.

fig. 7

1778

814

45

25

57

837

544

540

1785­1790

min. 30

560-570

550 min

= airflow

FW851

fig. 8

1773

1003

32

25

65

648

544

540

1785­1790

min. 30

560-570

550 min

= airflow

FW871

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Ventilation

The main consideration when installing any refrigeration unit into
a fitted kitchen is ventilation. The heat removed from the cooling
compartment needs to be dissipated into the atmosphere. Incorrect
ventilation can lead to premature compressor failure, excessive power
consumption and total system failure. For products intended to be
installed into a tall housing unit, the following requirements need to be
met: -

Important

Please follow the instructions to install this unit

300

300

plan view of cut out and ventilation gaps

The top of the cabinet needs to be
vented into the room

Recommended size of vent opening:
500 x 35mm

If the furniture does not allow free air
into the room then a plinth vent, or other
means of ventilation needs to be pro­vided to ensure a natural flow of air

There should be space at the rear of the
cabinet to allow cool air to be drawn over
the condenser.

Recommended:
500 x 35mm

An air intake
should be
provided
somewhere in
the cabinet run to
allow free air in.
In this example,
a plinth vent is
shown underneath
the refrigerator .

A thin section of
the plinth can be
removed to allow
air into the unit
(recommended
600mm x 10mm)

Refrigerator
outline

Min 30mm

A hole should be cut in the supporting
shelf, as shown below

fig. 9

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The open channel at the rear is clearly shown. For the correct
operation of the appliance it is important that the top of the housing
unit is not blocked o. A channel depth of 40-50mm is normal with
most units.

A hole is shown in the base shelf of the unit; this allows air to be
drawn over the compressor & heat exchange. Some installers fit a
decorative plinth vent. In most cases this is not required, but is a
welcome aesthetic addition.

As a rule, the more air can get in, the better and more ecient the
operation of the product.

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Mounting the Fascia
Door

• Using a screwdriver, fix the mounting

brackets to the appliance door, as
shown in figure 10.

• Position the appliance within the unit.

Ensure that there is a gap of 3 to 4mm
between the non-hinged side and the
cabinet wall.

• Locate the slider in the bracket and fix

the slider to the fascia door 20 to
22mm from the edge of the fascia
as shown in figure 11, ensuring that
the slider is positioned centrally and
horizontally within the bracket.
Tighten securely by hand.

• Fill the gap on the non-hinged side

with the seal strip provided, as shown
in figure 12.

20 mm

door gasket

x4

x4

fig. 10

fig. 11

fig. 12

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Reversing the Doors

We recommend you seek the help of another individual to support the
doors whilst performing this operation.

1. Carefully prise o the cover cap for the top hinge and unscrew the
screws fixing the top hinge to the appliance, you should support the
upper door whilst doing this.

2. Carefully remove the upper door and place it somewhere safe. Note
that there are spacers between the door and the hinge; note how
many and their position.

3. Remove the central hinge by removing the 3 screws fixing it to the
appliance; support the lower door whilst doing this.

4. Remove the lower door and place it somewhere safe, again noting
the position of any spacer pieces.

5. Swap the bottom hinge to the opposite side.

6. Refit the lower door using any spacers and position the central hinge
on the door. After removing the 3 cover caps, fix the hinge securely to
the appliance.

7. The top hinge and replacement cover hinge covers are included in
the fittings pack. Refit the upper door and the new top hinge and fix it
securely to the appliance.

8. Fit the central cover caps and top hinge cover pieces in place to
complete the process.

Ensuring the door seals correctly:
It is normal for the seal to be compressed after the door has been
reversed.
With the door closed, use a hair dryer to expand the seal and fill the

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gap between the door and the body of the appliance.
Take care not to use the hair dryer too close to the appliance, which
could damage the seal. A distance of approximately 10 cm should be
adequate.
When completed, allow the seal and door to cool before touching them.
Once done, the seal will remain in position.

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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 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 o 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.

fig. 13

B

A

Green and Yellow to Earth

Brown to Liv e

13 Amp fuse

Cord Clamp

Blue to Neutra l

13 Amp

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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.

Please contact our Customer Care Department for Service 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