FW480 integrated in-column freezer Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance Passionate about style Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : service@cda.eu W : www.cda.
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61433002GB.fm Page 14 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. 1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly.
61433002GB.fm Page 15 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • After installation, make sure that the appliance is not standing on the power supply cable. • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst.
61433002GB.fm Page 16 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and for freezing fresh food. The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance data plate. The freezer can operate at ambient temperatures between +10°C and +32°C. Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C.
1433002GB.fm Page 17 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER Fast freeze operation To freeze the maximum amount of food, press the fast freeze button 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer. The recommended amount of food to be frozen is indicated on the data plate on the inside of the appliance. When putting food in to freeze, the red LED may light up until the ideal temperature is reached. hours after placing the food in to freeze, deactivate the fast freeze function.
61433002GB.fm Page 18 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER Advice for storing frozen food When purchasing frozen food products: • Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
61433002GB.fm Page 19 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.
61433002GB.fm Page 20 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. If your refrigerator does not work. •Is there a power failure? •Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? •Has the fuse blown? •Is the power cord damaged? •Is the thermostat set to ●? 2. Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough. •Are the doors closed properly? •Is the appliance installed near a heat source? •Is the thermostat setting correct? •Are the air circulation vents blocked? 3.
61433002GB.fm Page 21 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the “Troubleshooting guide”). 2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. 3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service.
61433002GB.fm Page 22 Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:23 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. 3. Refit both into plug.
