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Manual for installation, use and maintenance MFU251 Under-counter fridge with icebox year parts 1 year labour guarantee www.matrixappliances.co.uk...
Contents: Important information Important safety and usage instructions Guidance before first use General use of the fridge General use of the freezer (icebox) Storage and use Controls Care and cleaning Defrosting the fridge Defrosting the icebox Troubleshooting Installation and ventilation Mounting the fascia doors Reversing the fridge door Reversing the icebox door...
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Important The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance or use in a commercial environment.
Parts intended to come into contact with food conform to 1935/2004/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EU DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
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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.
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Before first use You must allow the fridge 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.
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Fridge • Never put liquids in the refrigerator uncovered. • Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool to room temperature before being put into the refrigerator. • Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this will cause frost and possible condensation problems which will be difficult to remove.
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Freezer (icebox) • The freezer compartment is designed to store only frozen food. • Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully before putting them into the freezer. • Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen food.
Storage and use The fridge is for short term food storage. Although the temperature can be maintained between 0-10˚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. As such, foods should be stored in different sections according to type.
Controls Fig. 2 Thermostat dial The controls for this fridge are simple and consist of a single thermostat dial. To change the temperature, simply turn the dial left and right to cycle through the available settings. A centrally located embossed arrowhead indicates the setting. In the above figure, the setting is ‘0’.
Care and cleaning Cleaning Rod Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance. The fridge should be cleaned using a Water Outlet solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. Do not use abrasive products or detergents. After washing, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Defrosting the fridge The fridge is self-defrosting. Any water created will run out of the fridge through the channel at the back of the fridge. It is important to keep the channel clear at all times using the cleaning tool supplied. The defrosted water is collected in the evaporating tray at the back of the appliance and dissipated by evaporation.
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 are on page 22 of this manual. If the appliance is not working, check the following: •...
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If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator compartment, check the following: • The drain hole in the channel at the back of the compartment is clear. • There are no items touching the rear wall of the appliance. If there are, adjust their position so that they no longer touch it.
Installation and Ventilation This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources, e.g. heating elements, cookers or in damp places. • To ensure the appliance is level, you should use the height adjustable feet at the front and rear of the appliance. The feet offer approximately 50mm of adjustment height-wise.
Mounting the fascia doors Fig. 6 - Fitting the decor door bracket Remove the white decorative cover (Fig. 5) by lifting it upwards. Obtain the below measurements: Dimension B= Measure from the underside surface of kitchen unit to the bottom of fig.
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Locate the washers and screw the nuts onto the adjustment bolts. Fig. 9 - Aligning the decor door Close the door and check the alignment with the other unit doors. Adjust the decor door by screwing or unscrewing the adjustment bolts for vertical adjustment and by the help of Fig.
Reversing the fridge door We recommend you seek the help of another individual to support the doors whilst performing this operation. 1. Open the door. 2. Carefully prise off the white cover caps for the side that you wish to switch the hinges to.
Take care not to use the hair dryer too close to the appliance, which could damage the seal. A distance of approximately 10cm should be adequate. When completed, allow the seal and door to cool before touching them. Once done, the seal should remain in position. Reversing the icebox door Remove the lower hinge piece (circled in Fig.
Electrical Information Warning! This appliance must be earthed. Green and Yellow to Earth Brown to Liv e 13 Amp fuse Cord Clamp Blue to Neutral Fig. 13 The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13Amp fused plug.
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correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:- • 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.
Changing the lamp bulb This appliance is fitted with a long life LED lamp that should serve you for the lifespan of the product. However, should the need arise to change or replace the bulb in your fridge, please contact CDA Customer Care to arrange a service visit using the details below.
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Attribute Symbol Value Units Model identification MFU251 Category of the household refrigerating appliance Voltage / Frequency 220 - 240V / 50Hz 596 x 550 x 818-870 Dimensions (W x D x H cm) Mass of the appliance 32.5 Annual energy consumption kWh/year The energy consumption is based on standard test results for 24 hours.
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Serviced by For our Customer Care Department, or for Service, please contact us on: The CDA Group Ltd. Harby Road, Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY Tel: 01949 862012 Fax: 01949 862003 Email: customer.care@cda.eu...
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