CDA FW951 Manual For Installation, Use And Maintenance

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

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FW951 Integrated Frost Free
fridge freezer

Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

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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

CE Declarations of Conformity:

This appliance has been designed, constructed and marketed in

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compliance with safety requirements of EEC Directive 2006/95/EEC
(Low voltage) and requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC.

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 16 and 43˚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.

Please note:

The appliance will work continuously until it comes down to the
correct temperature.

The temperatures are preset at the factory to 5 for the fridge and -18
for the freezer.

It takes two to three hours for the fridge and freezer to reach
temperatures appropriate to store food.

If the appliance is switched o, you should allow five minutes
before switching it on again to prevent unnecessary damage to the
compressor.

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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.

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.

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• 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

compartment 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.

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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.

fig. 1

fig. 2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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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.

The salad crisper is designed with a humidity control to ensure fruit
and vegetables last longer.

This can be adjusted by the slider at the front right of the salad crisper.

Fully opening the slider control to high humidity restricts the amount
of dry air entering the crisper from the fridge compartment, extending
the life of items such as lettuce and cucumber.

Open (fully left) = Low.

Closed (fully right) = High.

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Control panel

A. Power button

To put the fridge freezer on standby press and hold the power button
for approximately three seconds. 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 stays lit.

B. Fridge thermostat dial

The fridge temperature is regulated by this dial.

The thermostat can be set between fully anticlockwise (super cool
function) and fully clockwise (least cold).

The super cool function can be used when introducing large
quantities of fresh food to maintain an optimal temperature in the
fridge section.

To switch on the super cool function, turn the fridge thermostat dial to
super cool.

Once the food is suciently chilled, turn the thermostat dial back to
the previous setting.

IMPORTANT Do not use the super cool function for more than 24
hours.

B

C

fig. 3

A

Mid

High

S.Cool

Low

REF. FRZ.

Mid

High

S.Cool

Low

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C. Freezer thermostat dial

The freezer temperature is regulated by this dial.

The thermostat can be set between fully anticlockwise (super freeze
function) and fully clockwise (least cold).

The super freeze function can be used to freeze large quantities of
fresh food as quickly as possible.

To switch on the super freeze function, turn the freezer thermostat dial
to super freeze.

Once the food is frozen, turn the thermostat dial back to the previous
setting.

IMPORTANT Do not use the super freeze function for more than 24
hours.

Door open alarm

This appliance is equipped with an alarm that will activate when the
fridge or freezer doors are left open for more than sixty seconds.

If the fridge door is not closed, the alarm will sound three times every
thirty seconds.

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Care and cleaning

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

Both fridge and freezer are frost free and as such this appliance is
designed not to require defrosting.

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.

Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.

If the appliance is not to 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.

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Defrosting the fridge

The fridge is cooled by convection using cold air forced through
channels at the rear of the fridge. No defrosting is required.

Defrosting the freezer

The freezer is frost free and as such is designed not to require
defrosting.

To switch o the compressor for a short period of time and so to
force a defrost cycle, push and hold the Audio Alert Release / Force
Defrost button for approximately five seconds. After 20 seconds, the
defrosting process will begin.

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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 power button on the control panel is switched on.

• 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.

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.

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• The cooling gas in the refrigerator will make a slight bubbling noise,

even when the compressor is not running.

Please note:

The LED lighting cannot be replaced without a service call. If the
light fails, contact CDA Customer Care.

Installation

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

1773

808

40

67

50

808

540

555

1776­1782

40-50

560-570

550 min

300

400

40-50

300

25

fig. 4

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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.

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: -

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 min

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 min

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 35mm

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

fig. 5

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Important

Please follow the instructions to install this unit. 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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Fitting the product
into the cabinet

1. Remove the gasket protection
pieces:

The gasket protectors prevent

excessive seal compression during
transport and are required during
the installation process. Remove the
gasket protector from each door (fig

6) and proceed with the installation.
Cover caps are provided to fill the
hole; take care when inserting these.

2. Fitting the top xing brackets:

Secure the two top fixing brackets

to the top of the product using two
screws for each bracket, as shown in
(fig 7) (a).

3. Fitting the front shelf trim:

The front shelf trim fits to the top

of the unit by hooking into slots on
the top edge of the product (b). The
trim piece should be fitted loosely at
this stage to allow access to the top
fixing brackets.

fig. 6

fig. 7

fig. 8

fig. 9

A

B

Width spacer
(One to be fitted
top each hinge
when 15mm
cabinets are
used)

Door protection
piece being used
as a guide.

Guide piece simply
slotted in to the fixing
bracket

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4. Fitting the magnetic seal strips:

Two magnetic seals are supplied to fill the gap between the cabinet

and the edge of the products. These simply fit against the left and
right edges. To make it easier, it is useful to apply a little sticky tape
to the top and bottom of each strip to prevent curling. Note that the
seal may need to be cut to length.

5. Sit the appliance in the housing:

Lift the appliance onto the supporting shelf (Ensure ventilation

requirements have been met) and push the unit into until it is
standing proud by between 50 and 75mm (Not important as long
as the machine is stable). We recommend that you seek the help of
another individual when handling this product.

6. Fitting the width spacers:

For cabinets with 15mm thickness sides a small spacer is required

to be fit. The spacer is shown in the next image. This ensures
perfect alignment when installed. There are four spacers, two for
the top hinges and two for the bottom hinges; these simply push
into position on each hinge.

7. Fit the top hinge alignment guides (i.e. Gasket protection
pieces): The gasket protection pieces double up as guides to

ensure that the product is at the required depth in the cabinet when
installed. Fit one to the top hinge and one to the bottom hinge, as
shown in figure 9.

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fig. 14

fig. 13

fig. 12

8. Fitting the bottom cabinet xing

bracket:

A sliding bracket is provided to

secure the non-hinge side of the
product to the cabinet. This is fitted
to the bottom of the product using
two machine screws, as shown
below. A guide piece is also provided
to ensure the unit is aligned when
installed. Fit the bracket and guide,
as shown but do not tighten the
securing screws to allow the bracket
to slide left and right.

9. Positioning the product in the

housing:

At this stage the product can be

pushed into the housing unit,
ensuring that the two guide pieces
are fitted in the hinges and the guide
is fitted to the lower fixing bracket.
When the guides are flush against
the front face of the cabinet sides the
product is at the correct depth in the
unit.

fig. 10

fig. 11

Mid

High

S.Cool

Low

REF

.

FRZ.

Mid

High

Low

S.Frz

Guide piece
simply slotted
in to the fixing
bracket

The fixing holes

Pull towards the fridge
to break o the guide

Decorative bracket trim fitted in place

Slide the top cover into place so
that it is flush against the top shelf

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At this stage ensure that the product is centrally aligned within the

housing and then remove the guide pieces from the hinges.

10. Securing the product to the housing:

Secure the product to the housing at the hinge side by using two

screws in each hinge. The fixing holes in each hinge as shown in
figure 10.

11. Securing the bottom xing bracket:

With the lower guide piece in place slide the lower bracket against

the housing unit and tighten the two screws to lock the bracket
in position (use a good quality screwdriver of the correct size for
this). When done, secure the bracket to the cabinet side wall with
a single screw, then snap o the guide piece and fit the bracket
cover trim.

12. Securing the product to the top shelf:

Finally, secure the product to the top support shelf using the fixing

brackets fitted in step 2. When done, push the front shelf trim into
position to cover the fixing brackets and any gaps.

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fig. 15

fig. 16

Fitting the cabinet
fascia doors

First, fit the upper fascia by following
the steps below. After fitting the upper
fascia in the correct position, use the
lower edge of the upper fascia as a
guide for positioning the lower fascia (A
distance between the two fascias when
installed is normally between 2 and
4mm) and fit the lower fascia.

1. With the door open and using the
fitting guides, position the door
in the required position with respect
to the cabinet (figure 14).

2. Without moving the fitting guides,
remove the upper fixing plate
on the door by removing the fixing
plate securing nuts (figure 15).

3. Place the fascia door upside down
on a protective cloth or similar and
position the fixing plate centrally in its
required position, using the guides
to help you (figure 16) and secure the
plate in position using wood screws

fig. 17

Height adjustment screw

Refrigerator door

Center line

Cupboard door

Upper fixing plate

Upper fixing plate (Dismantling)

Refrigerator door

Fitting guide

fig. 18

Fascia fixing bracket

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fig. 19

Fitting guides

Under end face

of fascia

of appropriate length. Please take
care to ensure the screws selected
will not punch through the fascia door.

4. Remove the fitting guides.

5. Attach the fascia door assembly
to the refrigerator (onto the height
adjustment screws) and loosely fit the
securing nuts. At this stage the final
vertical and horizontal position of the
fascia assembly may need adjustment
(figure 17).

6. Check and align the position of the

fascia door, as shown in the next
section. When done, secure the fascia
in position using the lower fascia
fixing brackets and supplied screws
(figure 18).

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Adjusting the position
of the fascia doors

The position of the fascia doors can
be made in all 3 axes by following the
guide shown below (figure 20). If the
range of adjustment detailed below is
not enough then the refrigerator is not
located correctly in the cabinet and/
or the upper fascia fixing plates are
incorrectly positioned.

Horizontal adjustment
(Y):

1. Loosen the upper fixing plate nuts (B).

2. Slide the plate left or right as

required; this gives approximately
5mm of adjustment.

3. Tighten the fixing nuts to lock the

fascia in position.

Vertical adjustment
(X):

To adjust the vertical position of the
door, use a 5mm spanner and turn the
height adjustment screw as required.

fig. 20

fig. 22

Cupboard door

Depth adjustment

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Depth adjustment (Z):

Ensure that the vertical and horizontal positions are correct before
adjusting the depth.

1. Loosen the depth adjustment screw (C).

2. Move the fascia in or out, as required; this gives an adjustment of
approximately 3mm. the lower fascia brackets are slotted to allow
alignment of the fascia at the bottom. This is shown in figure 22.

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Fitting the trims and
cover pieces

1. Open the door and lift out the
decorative covers (marked ‘a’) in figure
20

2. Remove the position guides (d), turn
them round so that the lip at the
top faces outwards and insert them
into the slots shown in the image
(e); these will be used to line up the
fascia panels before securing them
in position.

3. Line up the fascia panel against the
housing unit to determine where
they need to be when installed and
position the guides to the top of the
fascia panel. Once this has been
performed do not move the position
guides.

4. Remove the mounting bracket (c)
after removing the fixing nuts (b) and
lay the mounting brackets with the
guides in position over the underside
of the fascia panel, as shown in figure

fig. 23

fig. 24

fig. 25

fig. 26

fig. 27

Cupboard door

Refrigerator door

Cabinet door

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400. Secure the mounting bracket to the fascia panel using the
provided wood screws, ensuring that the screws will not penetrate
through the fascia where there are any rebates, etc. and then
remove the guides. Any small errors, as in the image above, can be
adjusted for after the fascia has been mounted.

5. Hang the fascia panel on the support pins and check that the fascia
is positioned correctly. Adjustments can be made in all directions
at this stage using the adjustment points shown in figure 26.
Loosening this screw allows the fascia panel to be moved closer to
or further away from the door.

The left right and vertical position can be set using this screw. Insert

a screwdriver in the slot at the top and move up (anti-clockwise) or
down (Clockwise). Simply slide the bracket left or right to fine tune
the horizontal position of the fascia.

6. To fit the lower fascia support brackets , secure each of them to
the underside of the door with a single screw. At this stage do not
fully tighten to allow adjustment to be made after the door is fixed
in place. The fascia panel can then be secured to the bracket using
two of the supplied wood screws. Finally, fully tighten the bracket
mounting screw to fix the bracket at the required position and fit the
cover trim pieces for the fascia mount brackets, as shown in figure

27.

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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 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 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.

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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.

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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