Contents: Important information Before first use Important safety notes Fridge use Energy saving tips Fridge layout and storage Control panel layout Setting the temperature Super cool mode Stand-by mode Temperature setting warnings Climate class and meaning Fridge storage and accessories Maintenance, care and cleaning Troubleshooting Installation and ventilation...
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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...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH WEEE DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU. 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 differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
• This refrigeration appliance is not intended for use as a built in appliance. • When you first switch on the appliance, you should ideally run it without any contents for the first 24 hours and not open the appliance doors. If you need to use it straight away, try not to put a large quantity of food inside.
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• If the appliance is switched off, you should allow five minutes before switching it on again to prevent unnecessary damage to the compressor. WARNING - Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. WARNING - Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage to the cooling system, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for 5 minutes.
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• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle before refrigerator storage. • Water leaking from meat may contaminate other products in the • refrigerator. You should package meat products and clean any leakages on the shelves.
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Tips for saving energy 1. Install the appliance in a cool, wellventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (such as a radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating plate should be used. 2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool before placing them inside the appliance.
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The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your refrigerator compartment. Food Maximum storage time How and where to store Vegetables and fruit 1 week Vegetable bin Meat and fish 2-3 days Wrap in plastic foil,...
Fridge layout and storage Control panel Crisper cover Circulation fan* Crisper Bottle shelf Adjustable feet Fridge shelves Bottle shelf Chiller compartment Door shelves *IMPORTANT: Do not block the circulation fan with foodstuffs.
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Food types and where to store them within the fridge section: Vegetables and fruits: Crisper drawers Red meat: Fridge shelves (lower) White meat & fish: Fridge shelves (lower) Cheese: Door shelves (upper) Butter and margarine: Door shelves (upper) Bottled milk products and yoghurt: Bottle shelf Cooked food:...
Setting the temperature The default temperature for the fridge at first switch on should be 5°C. To adjust the temperature: • Press fridge setting button once to increase the temperature. • Every time you press the button, the temperature will increase. (2 °C, 4 °C, 5 °C, 6 °C, 8 °C, Super cooling) •...
Stand-by mode Stand-by mode will disable all components, if you the set button is pressed whilst in stand-by mode, all LEDs will blink three times to indicate that stand-by mode is active. To activate stand-by mode: • Set “2” set value and push set button until all leds are blink three times.
open the door and do not keep a large quantity of food inside. • A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your appliance when connecting or disconnecting to mains, or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your appliance will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.
Fridge storage and accessories Storage box The storage box can be adjusted and used for 2 different functions. To use the compartment as a chiller (0 °C): Move the sliding cover (indicated in the graphic) from the closed position to the (The images are representative) open position.
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The fresh dial (The images are representative) If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located in front of the crisper should be opened. This allows the air in the crisper and the humidity rate to be controlled, to increase the life of food within.
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position that you want the door shelf, release the buttons on the side of the door shelf (Fig.2) Before releasing the door shelf, move up down and make sure the door shelf is fixed. Note: Before moving door shelf is loaded, Fig.
Maintenance, care and cleaning Always disconnect the appliance from the power before ANY cleaning or maintenance. • Leave spaces between food items wherever possible to allow air to flow between them. Do not allow food items or containers to touch the rear or side walls of the appliance, nor obstruct the fan. •...
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Clean it with soapy water at specific time intervals. This will prevent odours from forming. Changing the light bulb To replace any of the LEDs, please contact the CDA Customer Care department. • If the appliance is equipped with an LED lamp, this light source is an energy efficiency class <E>.
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. Contact details for CDA Customer Care are on the rear cover of this manual.
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Issue Check / Explanation Appliance is not • There is power operating • The plug is correctly placed in the socket • The plug fuse or the mains fuse has blown • The socket is defective. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket Appliance is •...
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In the event of your appliance requiring technical assistance and/ or spare parts, please contact CDA Customer Care. In this case it is necessary to state all the appliance data on the rating plate, such as model, serial number etc.
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• If a problem persists after you have followed all the above instructions, please contact the CDA customer care department. • The appliance you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
Installation and ventilation When installing this product we recommend you seek the help of another individual. This product may have some sharp edges. Please take care and wear adequate PPE when handling. This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources such as heating elements, radiators, ovens and cookers nor installed in damp places or direct sunlight.
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Before using your fridge for the first time, please pay attention to the following points: The operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz. • The plug must be accessible after installation. • Your fridge may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the odour will fade when your fridge starts to cool.
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performance of your fridge. • Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place anything on top of your appliance. • Do not place heavy items on the appliance. • Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
N.B. Ensure that the plug socket is situated in an easily accessible place. If the power supply cable or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a CDA authorised agent. If the plug socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
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The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13A 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.
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01949 862 012 or email customer.care@cda. co.uk For more information please contact: The Sales Department on 01949 862 010 or email sales@cda.co.uk Customer Care Department. The CDA Group Ltd, Harby Road, Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY 01949 862 012 01949 862 003 customer.care@cda.co.uk...
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