CDA FWC152, FWC603, FWC303, FWC623 Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

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

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FWC152, FWC303,
FWC603 &
FWC623 Integrated
Wine Coolers

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
The CDA Group reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied
with this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the
appliance or use in a commercial environment.

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.

Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the
appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you
must have it replaced by the manufacturer, or an authorised
service centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children.
Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or
worktop on which the appliance stands.

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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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.

Please render the appliance unusable before disposal. This includes
removing the plug and breaking the door fixings to prevent children
being trapped inside the appliance during play, or any other risk of
injury.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as
urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority dierentiated
waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

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Before First Use

You must allow the appliance to settle for at least twenty four
hours prior to switching the power on.

It is recommended that you remove all internal and external
packaging and clean the interior of the appliance prior to first use. We
recommend that you use a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm
water and then thoroughly dry the interior.

The appliance 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 gets to the correct

temperature. Continuous noise from the compressor and
refrigeration system is normal.

• If the appliance is switched o, you should allow five minutes before

switching it on again to prevent the risk of unnecessary damage to
the compressor.

• The LED display may not show the selected temperature whilst the

appliance first gets to the correct temperature. This is normal, and
the display will be corrected automatically once the appliance has
run for a few hours.

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Use

• Only store wine in sealed containers.

• Do not overload the cabinet.

• Only open the door when necessary.

• Do not cover the shelves with aluminium foil or anything else that

will prevent air from circulating around the cabinet.

• To prevent damage to the door seal, ensure the door is fully open

before removing the shelves.

• This is a self-defrosting appliance. The compressor will not run

during the thirty minute defrost cycle.

• Do not pull the shelves beyond the anti-stop position (approximately

one third out) when fully loaded.

• This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of

wine.

• In the event of a power failure, leave the door closed as much as

possible to maintain the internal working temperature. Should
the power failure continue for a prolonged period, you should
take steps to protect the contents of the wine cooler against a
rise in temperature. The wine cooler will remember the selected
temperature settings and revert to these settings once the power is
restored.

This appliance is suitable for use in an extended temperature climate
(N) and has a normal operating ambient temperature of 16-32°C. Use
of the appliance below 10°C may cause performance issues that
are not indicative of a fault. Normal operation will resume once the
appliance is within the specified range.

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Use and Controls

FWC152

FWC303

To switch the power on/o

Press and hold the power button for five seconds.

To change the temperature

• Press the "+" or "-" buttons until the required temperature is shown on

the display.

• The preset temperature is 12˚C / 54˚ F.

• To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius, or

Celsius to Fahrenheit, press and hold the light button for five seconds.

• To view the set temperature, touch the "+" or "-" button at any time

and the set temperature will flash in the LED display for five seconds.

Key:

1 – Power button
2 – Light button
3 – "+" button
4 – "-" button

fig. 1

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4

1 2

Key:

1 – Power button
2 – Light button
3 – "+" button
4 – "-" button

fig. 2

3

4

1 2

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• The display shows the current internal temperature when the wine

cooler is on.

Optimal temperature selection

Whilst wine is best stored at temperatures between 13 and 15˚ C, your
wine can also be stored at drinking temperature. For red wine this is
between 15 and 17˚C, and for white wine between 12 and 13˚C.

To use the internal light

• Press the light button to switch the light on or o.

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Use and Controls

FWC603 & FWC623

To switch the power on/o

Press and hold the power button for five seconds.

To change the temperature

• Press the "+" or "-" buttons for the appropriate zone until the required

temperature is shown on the display.

• The preset temperature is 10°C/50°F for left/upper zone and

16°C/60°F for right/lower zone.

• To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius, or

Celsius to Fahrenheit, press and hold the light button for five seconds.

• To view the set temperature, touch the appropriate "+" or "-" button at

any time and the set temperature will flash in the LED display for five
seconds.

• The display shows the current internal temperatures when the wine

cooler is on.

Key:

1 – Power button
2 – Left/Upper zone
"+" button
3 – Left/Upper zone
"-" button
4 – Right/Lower zone
"+" button
5 – Right/Lower zone
"-" button
6 – Light button

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41 2

fig. 3

5 6

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Optimal temperature selection

Whilst wine is best stored at temperatures between 13°C and 15˚C,
your wine can also be stored at drinking temperature, for red wine this
is between 15°C and 17˚C, and for white wine between 12°C and 13˚C.

To use the internal light

• Press the light button to switch the light on or o.

Please note:

The temperature in the lower zone must be set either the same
as or higher than the temperature in the upper zone. For optimal
performance, the temperatures in the two zones should dier by at
least 4˚C.

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Use

Internal Humidity

The wine coolers (except for
the FWC152) are equipped with
a humidity system to maintain
optimal humidity within the wine
cooler.

Fill the humidity reservoir approximately 3/4 full with water.

Place the reservoir on the runners on the top shelf as shown in fig. 3.
Ensure it is located correctly to prevent water spillage.

Check the water level regularly and refill if required.

Temperature display

The temperature display will show the current internal temperature.

The display flashes:

• When a dierent temperature is being set

• If the internal temperature is +/- 5˚ away from the set temperature.

This serves as a warning to prevent damage to the contents of the
appliance should the temperature be too high.

Dynamic Cooling and Silent modes

The appliance has two dierent running modes.

Silent mode

Once the required temperature is reached, the appliance will run without
the fan. The wine cooler is factory set to silent mode.

Fig. 3

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To change to dynamic cooling mode, touch and hold the "-" button for
approximately five seconds (left hand "-" button on fwc603 & fwc623).
The wine cooler will beep five times to confirm dynamic cooling is on.

Dynamic cooling mode

The fan cycles on and o to circulate the air even after the required
temperature is reached. This ensures consistent humidity and
temperature distribution in the wine cooler, creating perfect conditions
for long term storage.

Using the dynamic mode increases the level of noise in operation.

To change to silent mode, touch and hold the "+" button for
approximately five seconds (left hand "+" button on fwc603 & fwc623).
The wine cooler will beep three times to confirm silent mode is on.

Sabbath mode

Sabbath mode is available for the observance of certain religious
holidays. This will switch o the displays, interior light and audible
alarms. The cooling process will continue.

To switch the Sabbath mode on, touch and hold the power and light
keys simultaneously for five seconds. The indicator light will flash four
times and confirm the Sabbath mode is on. Sabbath mode will switch
o automatically after 96 hours, but to switch the Sabbath mode o at
any time, touch and hold the power and light keys simultaneously for
five seconds.

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Care and Cleaning

IMPORTANT:

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

Removing the shelves

(Applicable to
FWC303, FWC603 and FWC623)

• To remove a shelf from the wine cooler, first remove all bottles from

the shelf, then pull the shelf forwards until the groove on either side
of the shelf is level with the plastic peg on either side of the cabinet
(as shown in fig 4). Then lift the shelf up and pull forwards.

• To replace the shelves, follow the steps above in reverse order.

• Do not use abrasive products or detergents. After washing, rinse

and dry thoroughly.

• The exterior of the appliance and the door seal should be cleaned

using mild soapy water and dried thoroughly.

• The interior cabinet should be cleaned using a solution of

bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the shelves separately by hand using soap and water. Do not

put them in the dishwasher.

• Ensure that the cloth is only moist when cleaning the control

panel and electrical parts, and that all water is thoroughly dried
o before reconnecting the power.

Fig. 4

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• Once cleaning is complete, reconnect the mains electrical supply.

• If the appliance is not to be used for prolonged periods of time,

unplug and clean the appliance thoroughly. The door should be left

slightly ajar to prevent the formation of odours or condensation.

Temperature alarm

If the temperature rises or falls outside the set temperature range, an
alarm will sound and the display will flash.

This may be because:

• The wine cooler has not yet reached the set temperature (when first

switched on).

• There has been a power failure.

• The wine cooler has been overloaded.

• The door is not closed properly.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any problems with your appliance, you should check
the troubleshooting guide prior to calling CDA Customer Care to
prevent unnecessary service calls and potential cost.

If the appliance is not working, check

• There is power to the appliance

• The house fuses or circuit breakers are intact and the fuse in the

plug has not blown.

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

electrical appliance in to see if the socket is working.

• The ambient temperature is between 16°C to 32°C.

The appliance is working, but not very well, check

• The appliance is not overloaded.

• The thermostat is set to an appropriate temperature.

• The door is closing properly.

• The door gasket is sealing properly

• There is enough ventilation at the side and rear walls.

• The ambient temperature is between 16°C to 32°C.

The appliance is noisy, check

• The appliance is level and stable.

• The cooling gas will make some noise, even when the compressor

is not running.

• During operation, it is normal for the fan to run, even when the

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compressor is not running.

The light does not work, check

• There is power to the appliance.

• The house fuses or circuit breakers are intact and the fuse in the

plug has not blown.

• The light button is not set to o.

Please note:

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

The door will not close properly, check

• The appliance is level and stable.

• If the door has been removed, it may not have been correctly

refitted.

• The door seal is dirty.

• The shelves are not positioned correctly.

The display shows “E1” or “E2”

• The temperature sensor has failed. Please contact CDA Customer

Care.

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Installing the Wine Cooler

This appliance is intended to be installed in a space between two
units.

The minimum space required is:

FWC152 – 150mm W x 555mm D x 825mm H

FWC303 – 300mm W x 580mm D x 825mm H

FWC603 – 600mm W x 580mm D x 825mm H

FWC623 – 600mm W x 580mm D x 825mm H

Please note: When the product is installed, there should be a small
ventilation gap between the top of the unit and the underside of the
worktop (6 mm or ¼”)

These products should not be installed:

1. In direct sunlight.

2. Adjacent to a heat source (oven or radiator).

3. Below a hob unit.

Where a continuous plinth is to be used, it is necessary to
cut a section out so that the ventilation slots at the front of the
appliance are not obstructed in any way as per figure 6.

fig. 6

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This appliance is designed to fit under worktops between 820 –
890mm in height, using the adjustable plinth plate to ensure that the
feet are concealed from view.

Loosen but do not remove the rear ventilation trim screws. Slide the
rear plinth to the required height. Tighten the trim screws to lock the
plinth in position.

IMPORTANT: Failure to follow the instructions regarding installation
and ventilation may invalidate the warranty supplied with your
appliance.

To Install the Handle

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws, and do not use power
tools to install the handle.

1. Carefully locate the handle over the fixing pins.

2. Using the supplied allen key, tighten the securing grub screw to fix
the handle.

IMPORTANT: Take care when installing the handle not to damage
the door. Any damage caused may not be covered by the warranty
supplied with your appliance.

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fig. 7

fig. 8

fig. 9

fig. 10

Reversing the
Door

It is possible to reverse the door on
this appliance, if required.

To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the rear ventilation trim
(2) by removing screws (1) and
then remove the front ventilation
trim (4) by removing screws (3) as
shown in figure 7.

2. Remove the lower hinge (5)

by removing the four screws
(6) as shown in figure 8. Support
the door as you do this to prevent
damage.

3. Gently lower the door away

from the top hinge and place on
a padded surface to avoid the
risk of damage as shown in figure

9.

4. Remove the upper hinge (10)

as shown in figure 10.

5. Unscrew and transfer pins (7/8)

from the lower hinge plate to the
opposite side as shown in figure

8.

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6. Pop out the cover caps on the opposite side and use them to

cover the screw holes on the original side.

7. Fit the alternative upper hinge on the opposite side.

8. Rotate the door 180º and relocate it on the top hinge.

9. Refit the modified lower hinge into the door and secure it to the

appliance body using the screws removed in step 1.

10. Refit both ventilation trims.

Please note:

Keep the spare hinge plate(s) to be able to reverse the door back
again.

Door reversal diagram index

1 - Rear ventilation trim screw access and screw

2 - Rear ventilation trim

3 - Front ventilation trim screw

4 - Front ventilation trim

5 - Lower hinge

6 - Lower hinge fixing screw

7 - Short hinge pin

8 - Main hinge pin

9 - Hinge bracket

10 - Upper hinge

11 - Upper hinge fixing screw

12 - Replacement top hinge

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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.

B

A

13 Amp

Green and yellow to Earth

Brown to Live

13 Amp fuse

Blue to Neutral

Cord clamp

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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.

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 the 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.

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E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only. CDA reserve the
right to change specifications without prior notice.

Energy Eciency Information

Attribute Symbol Value Units

Model identification FWC152 FWC303 FWC603 FWC623

Category of the

household refrigerat-

ing appliance

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Voltage / Frequency 230-240 / 50 V / Hz

Dimensions (W x D

x H)

14.8 x

57 x 82

29 x 61.5

x 82

59.5 x

61.5 x
82

59.5 x

61.5 x
82

cm

Weight 19 27 45 47 kg

Annual Energy Con-

sumption

AEc 186 139 183 195 kWh/

year

The energy consumption is based on standard test results for 24

hours. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appli-

ance is used and where it is located.

Storage Volume 20 60 135 120 L

Coldest Storage

Temperature

5 °C

Defrosting Type Automatic

Climate Class Climate Class: N [climate class]

This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature

between 16 [lowest temperature] °C and 32 [highest temperature]

°C

Airborne Accoustic

Noise Emissions

pW 44 43 43 43 dB(A)

Installation Type Built-under

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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

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