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Integrated Fridge Freezer Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer.care@cda.eu W : www.cda.eu...
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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...
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(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.
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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.
This appliance is designed to be used in ambient temperatures between 10°C and 32˚C. Use outside this range may cause the appliance to fail. Before First Use You must allow the fridge to settle for at least twenty four hours prior to switching the power on.
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Fridge Setting the temperature The fridge will take some time to adjust to the new settings. This will depend on the difference between the old and new settings, the ambient temperature, the amount of food in the fridge and the number of times the door is opened.
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• 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 sufficient space between the foods to allow the cool air to circulate.
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• 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°C and 10˚C, extended periods of food storage is not recommended. As the cold air circulates within the fridge, the temperature can vary between the different sections.
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The fridge shelves can be moved according to the storage requirements within the fridge section. To move the shelf, lift up the rear section and then pull it outwards. To replace, slide the shelf back into the slot, and the fig.
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 a mild solution of washing up liquid in water.
Defrosting the Fridge Cleaning Rod The fridge is self-defrosting. Any water collected will run out of the fridge through the channel at the back. It is important to keep the channel Water Outlet clear at all times using the cleaning tool supplied.
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of paper and store it in a cool place. • Remove the freezer drawers. • 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.
Light Replacement This fridge is fitted with energy saving LED lighting that has a considerably longer life expectancy than traditional filament bulbs. These are not user-replaceable in the unlikely event of a failure. Troubleshooting If you have any problems with your appliance, you should check the troubleshooting suggestions below prior to calling CDA Customer Care to prevent unnecessary service calls and potential cost.
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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. • Note: The cooling gas in the refrigerator will make a slight bubbling noise, even when the compressor is not running.
Installation And mfc501 Ventilation This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources, e.g. heating elements, cookers or in damp places. • The cooling system at the rear of the appliance must not touch the rear wall. • The appliance must be installed with adequate ventilation.
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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...
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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 off. A channel depth of 40-50mm is normal with most units. A hole is shown in the base shelf of the unit;...
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Mounting the Fascia Door • Using a screwdriver, fix the mounting brackets to the appliance door, as shown in figure 7. • Position the appliance within the unit. Ensure that there is a gap of 3 to 4mm between the non-hinged side and the fig.
Reversing the Doors We recommend you seek the help of another individual to support the doors whilst performing this operation. 1. Carefully prise off 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.
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Ensuring the doors seal 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 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.
Electrical Information Warning! This appliance must be earthed. Green and Yellow to Earth Brown to Liv e 13 Amp fuse Cord Clamp Blue to Neutra l fig. 10 The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13 amp fused plug.
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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:- •...
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