FW281 integrated under
counter freezer
Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance
Customer Care Department • The
Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
Before first use
You must allow the freezer to settle for at least twenty four hours prior to switching the power on.
It is recommended that you clean the interior of the appliance prior to first use, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda
and warm water and then thoroughly drying the interior.
The freezer 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 down to the correct temperature.
If the appliance is switched off, you should allow five minutes before switching it on again to prevent unnecessary damage
to the compressor.
Prior to the installation you should remove the protective transparent polythene film which covers the side panels and
the door.
Controls and Use
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1. Thermostat dial
The thermostat automatically keeps the internal temperature at a constant level. The temperature is regulated by
the thermostat dial, located on the freezer control panel. To change the temperature, turn the dial anti-clockwise from
1 (highest temperature) to 5 (coldest temperature). We recommend that you start with the appliance set to position 3.
2. Super freeze switch
This freezer is equipped with a super freeze function. This allows the freezer compressor to run continuously and
so freezes food more quickly. To select this function, push the switch across until the super freeze indicator light (5)
illuminates. To switch the function off, then push the switch back across until the indicator light goes out again.
Note that this should not be used for more than 24 hours.
3. Power indicator light
This green light will illuminate when the freezer is switched on.
4. Over temperature indicator light
This red light will illuminate when the temperature inside the freezer is too high. This may illuminate after the door
has been opened, or when fresh food is added and should switch off again once the temperature within the freezer
has stabilised.
5. Super freeze indicator light
This yellow light will illuminate when the super freeze function has been switched on with the super freeze switch (2).
Use
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The freezer compartments are designed to store frozen food.
Never put warm or hot foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully first.
Follow the instructions on the packaging for storage of frozen food. If no information is provided, foods should not be
stored for more than three months after the purchase date.
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Never put sparkling drinks or bottles of liquid in the freezer as they can explode.
Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power before any cleaning or maintenance.
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The refrigerator section 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 using soap and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.
The evaporating tray and water drain hole (at the back of the refrigerator compartment) should be cleaned
periodically to prevent the defrosted water from collecting inside the refrigerator compartment. The drain
plug can be used to clear the drain hole.
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Once cleaning is complete, reconnect the mains power supply.
If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods of time, unplug and clean the appliance. The doors should be left
slightly open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.
Defrosting the freezer
Do not use heaters or defrosting sprays in this appliance.
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Never use any metallic or sharp objects to remove the ice as this could damage the lining.
The freezer compartment should be defrosted regularly to ensure the most efficient running of the freezer.
Once the ice is more than 5mm thick, the freezer should be defrosted.
First remove the freezer drawers.
To speed up the process, place a bowl of warm water in the base of the freezer compartment.
Once defrosting is complete, dry the inside of the freezer compartment with a sponge or clean cloth.
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.
If the appliance is not working
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Check there is power to the appliance:
The house fuses are intact and the fuse in the plug has not blown.
The thermostat is not set to 0 (off position).
The plug socket is functioning fine. To check this, plug another electrical appliance in to see if the socket is working.
The temperature of the room is adequate (10oC or above).
The appliance is working, but not very well
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The appliance is not overloaded.
The thermostat is set to an appropriate temperature.
The door is closing properly.
The cooling system at the rear of the appliance is clean and free of dust, and not touching the rear wall.
There is enough ventilation at the side and rear walls.
The temperature of the room is adequate (10oC or above).
The appliance is noisy
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The appliance is level and stable.
The side and rear walls are clear, and there is nothing resting on the appliance.
The cooling gas in the refrigerator will make a slight bubbling noise, even when the compressor is not running.
There is water in the lower part of the refrigerator compartment
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The drain hole in the channel at the back of the compartment is clear.
Installation
This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources i.e. heating elements, cookers or in damp places
The appliance should be mounted on a piece of wood (for example a section of worktop or kitchen carcass) if a
raised floor is to be fitted, if the kitchen floor is to be tiled after installation, or if the installation height of the
appliance is greater than 850 mm.
Fig. 1 - Dimensions of the appliance.
Fig. 2 - Dimensions for installation in
adjacent units.
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Reversing the door
It is possible to reverse the door on this appliance, if required.
To do so, follow the steps below:
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Loosen the hinge fixing screws (1).
Open the door.
Lever off the corner caps (3) with a knife blade.
Insert the hinge fixing screws (1) on the opposite side.
Remove the door fixing screws (2) and relocate the hinges
according to figure 3.
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Locate the door on the hinge fixing screws (1) and tighten.
Do not turn the door upside down.
Insert the corner caps (3) in the exposed holes.
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Installing the decor door
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Screw mounting bracket (1) onto decor door using the
screws supplied (as show in figure 4).
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Fit the correct side towards the hinges.
Ensure there is a 5mm clearance between
the underside of the worktop and upper edge (X) of the
decor panel.
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Screw the four adjusting pins (2) fully into the
appliance door.
Position the decor door on the appliance
door, introduce the locating pins at top into the
slots in the mounting plate and open out
according to detail in figure 5 (about 9mm).
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Installing under a worktop
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Adjust the feet to the required height.
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Push the appliance into the niche until the decor door
is flush with the adjacent furniture items, adjust the
feet if necessary.
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Pre-adjust the appliance at slots (4) as shown in figure 8,
into the mounting plate on the worktop.
Adjusting the plinth depth (figure 6)
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Lift out the decor door.
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Grip the plinth at the ventilation grille and align until
flush with adjacent furniture items, or join up to the
continuous plinth if fitted. Cut away the continuous plinth
trim as illustrated for ventilation.
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Never cover over the ventilation slots.
Once installed the plinth must not block the
ventilation slots in the appliance. This may require
cutting the plinth down. Failure to ensure adequate
ventilation may invalidate the warranty.
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Attach the appliance plinth at screws (5),
turning screws clockwise until considerable resistance
is felt (figure 7).
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through approximately 8 to 10 revolutions.
Adjusting the decor door
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Position the decor door on the appliance. Open loose
locking nuts.
Adjust height Y at locating pin (14mm wrench) as shown in
figure 8, Y=max +/- 3.5mm.
Adjust side measurement X at slots on mounting bracket at
top, X=max, +/- 3mm.
Open out lower locating pins until contact is made with the
mounting plate. Secure with locking nuts.
If necessary, adjust the alignment of the lower decor panel
edge at 10x12 hole in mounting bracket, Z= +/- 2MM.
Then tighten the locking nuts again.
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Push on cover trim (6) and engage (to remove, lever out
the trim strip with a screwdriver as illustrated in figure 9).
When aligned, secure the appliance to the worktop at
retaining slots.
Important: The cover trim (6) must be fitted as this
turns off the light when the door is closed.
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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.
How to connect an alternative plug
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should be cut off 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:-
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The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with 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.
To contact our Customer Care Department, or for Service,
please contact us on the details below.
Customer Care Department • The
Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
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