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CRI681 Integrated freezer Installation, use and maintenance www.cda.co.uk...
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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...
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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 1935/2004/EC. This appliance is intended for use as a built-in appliance. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
Important safety warnings • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: 1. Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments 2.
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• When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the door handles, do not pull the condenser at the rear part of the freezer and do not touch the compressor unit. • When transporting, moving or positioning the freezer do not tilt it by more than 40°...
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eyes, rinse them with clean water and call for medical assistance immediately. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • This appliance is intended for food storage, do not use it for other purposes.
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• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions: • Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance. •...
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• The list of spare parts and the ordering procedure are available on the websites of the manufacturer, importer or an authorized representative. • For more information about the product, please refer to the EU EPREL Product Database at https://eprel. ec.europa.eu. For more information, please use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the energy label or enter the product model listed on the energy label in the EPREL search engine https://eprel.ec.europa.
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Controls Fridge temperature set button Super freeze symbol (Super freeze LED) Alarm symbol (Alarm LED) Freezer adjusted temperature indicator Adjusting the temperature The initial temperature of the setting display is -18 °C, this can be adjusted using the following steps. •...
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Alarm symbol (Alarm LED) In case of a problem within the freezer, the alarm led will release red light. Super freeze mode The super cooling mode can be used to freeze huge quantities of food, freeze food quickly and store seasonal food for a long time. •...
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To deactivate the stand-by mode, push and hold set button until display returns to normal working. After the mode is deactivated, the “Alarm LED” may light on the display because the product may be hot. The “Alarm LED” will turn off when the product reaches normal temperature.
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Storage The products should be placed on plates, in containers or packed in food wrap. Distribute them evenly over the shelves. • If the food contacts the rear wall, it may cause frosting or wetting of the products. • Do not put dishes with hot food into the freezer. •...
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• We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer per day (see table witch technical specification). • In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food, reorganise the food that is in the middle of the freezer, so that it does not touch the products that are not yet frozen.
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Practical everyday tips • Do not place freezer next to radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sunlight. • Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust off them once or twice a year. • Select the right temperature: -18°C in your freezer is sufficient. •...
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Understanding the stars Temperature is at least -6°C; sufficient to store frozen food for about a week. Drawers or compartments marked with one star used to be a feature of (mostly) cheaper fridges. Food can be stored at -12°C or below for 1-2 weeks without losing its taste.
Recommended storage Compartment Target Appropriate food type storage temp. Fridge +2≤+8 Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods are not suitable for freezing. Freezer ≤-18 Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), suitable for frozen fresh food.
Care and cleaning Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance. Never clean the product’s casing or plastic parts using solvents or strong, abrasive detergents (e.g. washing powders or creams)! Use mild liquid detergents and soft cloths only. Do not use sponges. External surfaces made of plastic should be cleaned with a microfiber cloth, otherwise irreversible micro scratches will appear.
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bottom of the freezer compartment and place a suitable vessel underneath. • Leave the door open, this will speed up the defrost process. Additionally, a pot with hot water (not boiling) may be placed inside the freezer compartment. • Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry. •...
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. CDA Customer Care Phone: 01949 862 012 Email: customer.care@cda.co.uk Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator, which do not affect its correct operation.
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Issue Possible cause Remedies The electric circuit is • Check whether the plug is properly appliance disrupted inserted into the socket does not • Check whether the power cable of work the appliance is not damaged • Check whether there is voltage in the socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g.
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Issue Possible cause Remedies Incorrect setting of the Reset the knob to a higher adjustment knob position The ambient temperature The appliance is adapted to is higher or lower than the operation in the climate range climate range from table with from table with technical technical specification specification...
Installation This refrigeration appliance is intended for use as a built-in appliance. This appliance is designed to work in difficult climate conditions (up to 43 C or 110 F) and is powered with ‘Freezer Shield’ technology which ensures it will not defrost even if the ambient temperature falls as low as -15 °C.
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• To ensure that the door opens freely, the distance between the side of the appliance (on door hinges side) and the wall is clear. • Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from all sides of the appliance. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built - in structure, clear of obstruction Minimum distances from the heat sources...
Mains connection Prior to connection, it is recommended to set the temperature control knob to an “OFF” or other position that disconnects the appliance from the power supply (See page with the control description). • This appliance should be connected to AC 220-240V 50Hz supply socket.
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The Customer Care Department on or email 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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