Acqua GY-NE42RFW User manual

UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GY-NE42RFW
GY-NE325RFS

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Contents
Brief Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................................. 3
Installing your new Appliance................................................................................................................. 5
Description of the Appliance .................................................................................................................. 6
Display Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Using your Appliance .............................................................................................................................. 9
Helpful hints and tips............................................................................................................................10
Cleaning and Care .................................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................12
Disposal of the Appliance......................................................................................................................14
Brief Introduction
Thank you for choosing your Acqua
appliance. Before you use the appliance we
recommend that you read through these
instructions carefully, which provides details
about its usage and functions.
•This appliance is intended to be used in
domestic households.
•Please ensure people using this appliance
are familiar with its operation and
features. It is important that you install the
appliance correctly and pay attention to
the safety instructions carefully.
•We recommend that you keep this user’s
manual with the appliance for future
reference.
•This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
or physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience or knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
•Do not store products or explosive
substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING! –Keep ventilation openings, in
the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING! –Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
WARNING! –Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
WARNING! –Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance.
WARNING! –If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING! –When disposing of the
appliance, do so only at an authorized waste
disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.

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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety and Daily use
It is important to use your appliance safely.
We recommend that you follow the
guidelines below.
•Ensure the unit has reached temperature
before loading your items in.
•Store any food in accordance with the
storage instructions from the
manufacturer.
•Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way. Any
damage to the cord may cause the
appliance to short circuit, fire or an electric
shock.
•Don’t place too much food directly against
the air outlet on the rear wall, as it affects
sufficient air circulation.
•Don’t place hot items near the plastic
components of this appliance.
•To avoid items falling and causing injury or
damage to the appliance, do not overload
the door racks or put too much food in the
crisper drawers.
•Keep all packaging away from children to
avoid risk of suffocation.
•Protect children from being scalded by
touching the compressor at the rear
bottom of this unit, this at times can
become very hot.
•Don’t place items on top of the appliance
as this could cause injury if they fall.
•Never allow children to play with the
appliance by hanging or standing over or
on the door, racks, shelves and drawers
etc.
•Remove all securing tapes. Wash the
inside of the appliance with lukewarm
water with a little bicarbonate soda (5ml
to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap,
detergent, citrus or any abrasive cleaners.
After cleaning, dry the appliance
thoroughly.
Safety about Electricity
To avoid the risks that are always present
when using an electrical appliance, we
recommend that you pay attention to the
instructions about electricity below.
•We recommend after you have unpacked
and checked the appliance, should any
damage be evident, do not plug in the
appliance. Contact the retailer. Keeping all
packing materials.
•The appliance must be applied with single
phase alternating current of 220
240V/50Hz.
•The mains plug must be accessible when
the appliance is installed.
•Make sure that the appliance is grounded
properly. If in doubt, call a qualified
registered electrician.
•If the fitted plug is not suitable for your
socket outlets, it should be cut off and
carefully disposed of. To avoid a possible
shock hazard, do not insert the discarded
plug into a socket. If in doubt contact a
qualified, registered electrician.
•Do not use extension cords or multiple
sockets which could cause overloading of
wiring circuits and could cause a fire.
•Always plug your appliance into its own
individual electrical socket which has a
voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.
•Make sure that the plug is not squashed or
damaged. Otherwise it may cause a short
circuit, electric shock or overheating and
even a fire.
•Don’t insert the mains plug if the socket is
loose, there is a risk of electric shock or
fire.
•Switch off the appliance and disconnect it
from the mains power before you clean or
move it.
•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on
the electrical cord. Always grip the plug
firmly and pull straight out from the socket
to prevent damaging the power cord.

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•Don’t use the appliance without the light
cover on of the interior light.
•Any electrical component must be
replaced or repaired by a qualified
electrician or authorised service agent.
Only genuine spare should be used.
•Do not use electrical appliance (such as ice
cream makers) inside the appliance.
•If the LED light strip needs to be replaced,
do not look directly into the light with an
optical instrument to avoid eye injury. If
the LED light strip is not functioning after
being replaced, consult a qualified
registered electrician.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is
contained within the refrigerant circuit of
the appliance, a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility which is
nevertheless flammable. During
transportation and installation of the
appliance, ensure that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit
becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a)
is flammable.
•Don’t store products which contain
flammable propellants, (e.g. spray cans or
explosive substances in the appliance.)
Should the refrigerant circuit be damaged
•Avoid open flames (candles etc.) and
sources of ignition.
•Thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated.
Service Note
This appliance employs Hydrocarbon
Refrigerant type R600a.
It is hazardous for anyone other than an
Authorised Service Person to service this
appliance.

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Installing your new Appliance
Before using the appliance for the first time,
it is important that you read the below.
Ventilation and Setup of the Appliance
In order to improve efficiency of the cooling
system and save energy, it is necessary to
maintain good ventilation around the
appliance for the dissipation of heat. For this
reason, sufficient clear space should be
available around the appliance.
It is advisable for there to be at least 75mm
of space from the back of the wall, at least
100mm from its top, and at least 100mm
from its side to the wall and a clear space in
front to allow the doors to open 135°. As
shown below
Note:
•This appliance performs well within the
climate class from N to T showed in the
table below.
It may not work properly if being left at a
temperature above or below the indicated
range for a long period of time.
•Once installed as per the above, allow the
appliance to sit for two hours to allow the
gas to settle before turning the appliance
on.
•Before loading the appliance with food,
ensure it has reached the correct set
temperature. Check inside to see if the
unit is cooler.
•Stand your appliance in a dry place to
avoid moisture.
•Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight,
rain or frost. Stand the appliance away
from any heat sources such as stoves, fires
or heaters.
•Do not place on carpet.
Levelling of the Appliance
•For sufficient levelling and air circulation in
the lower rear section of the appliance,
the bottom feet may need to be adjusted.
You can adjust them manually by hand or
by using a suitable spanner.
•To allow the door to self-close, tilt the top
backwards by about 10mm.
Adjusting the door handle
Before use, please check the appliances
handle. If the handle is loose, please adjust
them by using an Allen key in the clockwise
direction until the handle is secure. The
handle is fitted with two screws that may
need to be tightened from time to time.

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Description of the Appliance
Note: Due to constant improvements of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly
different from this instruction manual, but its functions and user methods remain the same.
To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves and drawers on
their original position as the illustration above.

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Display Controls
All functions and controls of the unit are
accessible from a control panel conveniently
located on the door of the refrigerator. A
keypad of touch buttons and a digital display
allow easy configuration of features and
settings in a simple and intuitive manner.
Important! Touch buttons require only a
short press on a button to operate. The
operation occurs when releasing your finger
from the button, not while the button is
being pressed. There is no need for applying
pressure on the keypad. “Holiday” and
“Child Lock” buttons require a longer touch
of a least 3 seconds. Please refer to those
related sections of the manual for detailed
instructions. The control panel consists of
the indicating temperature area, four icons
representing different modes and six touch
buttons. When the appliance is powered on
for the first time, the backlight of the display
turns on. If no buttons have been pressed
and the door remains closed, the backlight
will turn off after 60 seconds.
Controlling the Temperature
We recommend that when you start your
unit for the first time, the temperature is
set to 4°C. If you want to change the
temperature, follow the instructions below.
Caution! When you set a temperature, you
set an average temperature for the whole
refrigerator cabinet.
Temperatures inside the compartments may
vary from the temperature values displayed
on the panel, depending on how much food
you store and where you place it. Ambient
temperature may also affect the actual
temperature inside the appliance.
1. Fridge
Press the “Fridge” button to set the fridge
temperature between 8°C and 2°C, the
temperature will decrease 1°C with each
press and the fridge temperature indicator
will display the corresponding value
according to the following sequence.
2. Super Cool
•Press the “Super Cool” button to activate
the Super Cool function. The light will
come and the fridge temperature setting
displays 2°C.
•Super Cool automatically switches off after
approximately 6 hours.
•When the super cool function is on, you
can switch it off by pressing “Super Cool”
or the “Fridge” button, the fridge will
revert back to the previous settings.
3. Holiday
for a long period of time. You can activate
this function by pressing the “Holiday”
button for 3 seconds until the Holiday light
icon is illuminated.
•When the Holiday function is activated,
the temperature of the unit is
automatically switched to 15°C to
minimise the energy consumption.

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The refrigerator temperature setting
displays “-“.
•Press the “Holiday”, “Fridge” or “Super
Cool” buttons for a short time to cancel
Holiday mode and revert to previous
temperature settings.
•Important! Do not store any food in the
unit during this time.
4. Alarm
“Alarm” icon will turn off.
Caution! When the fridge is turned on after
a period of inactivity, the Alarm may be
activated. In this case, press “Alarm” button
to cancel it.
Door Alarm
The alarm light on and a buzzing sound
indicate abnormal conditions, such as the
door being left open.
•Leaving the door of the fridge open for
over 2 minutes will activate a door alarm
and buzzer. The buzzer will beep 3 times
per minute for 10 minutes. Closing the
door cancels the door alarm and buzzer.
•To save energy, please avoid keeping the
door open for a long time when using the
appliance.
5. Power
•When the appliance is working, you can
switch off by pressing the “Power” button
for 5 seconds, meanwhile the display
panel will be turned off.
Important! Do not store any food in the unit
during this time.
•When the appliances power is off, you can
switch on by pressing the “Power” button
for 1 second and the fridge returns to the
previous temperature settings.
When the “Child Lock” function is activated,
pressing the other buttons will not work except
the “Alarm” button.
•When the appliance is unlocked, you can
activate the Child Lock function by
pressing “Child Lock” button for 3 seconds.
The “Child Lock” icon will be illuminated.
•When the child lock function is activated,
you can switch this off by pressing the
“Child Lock" button for 3 seconds. The
“Child Lock” icon will be turned off.
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Using Your Appliance
This section explains how to use your
appliance features. We recommend that
you read through the following before using
your appliance.
Door Rack
The refrigerator chamber is fitted with door
racks suitable for storing canned liquid,
bottled drinks and packed food. Do not
place a large amount of heavy food and
items inside your door racks.
Note: There is an egg tray provided that
should be located in the upper rack.
Shelf in Refrigerator Chamber
•There are shelves in the fridge chamber,
they can be taken out to be cleaned.
Crisper Cover
•It is for controlling the temperature of the
crisper and ensuring vegetables don’t lose
additional moisture.
Crisper and Humidity Control
•The crisper is for storing fruit and
vegetables. You can adjust the humidity
inside by using the sliding block.
•The sliding block on the crisper cover can
slide to left or right and the air hole
becomes more or less relative. The bigger
the air hole opening means less humidity
and the smaller the air hole means more
humidity.
•We recommend that you store vegetables
with more humidity and fruits with less
humidity.
•When you remove the crispers, pull them
forwards, left the crisper off the roll
wheels.
Bottle Holder
The bottle holder can be used to fix the
bottle.
Note: There is a bottle holder in the lower
rack also.

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Helpful Hints and Tips
Energy Saving Tips
We recommend that you follow the tips
below to save energy.
•Try to avoid keeping the door open for
long periods in order to conserve energy.
•Ensure the appliance is away from any
sources of heat, e.g. direct sunlight,
electric ovens or cookers etc.
•Don’t set the temperature colder than
necessary.
•Don’t store warm food or evaporating
liquid in the appliance.
•Place the appliance in a well ventilated,
humidity free room. Please refer to
installing your new appliance in the
manual.
•If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, shelves etc.,
we recommend you do not adjust the
combination as this is designed to be the
most energy efficient configuration.
•Do not place hot food directly into the
refrigerator, the internal temperature will
increase resulting in the compressor
having to work harder and consume more
energy. Try to avoid keeping the door
open for long periods in order to conserve
energy
Hints for Refrigeration
•When first starting up or after a period out
of use, let the appliance run for at least 2
hours before loading food in.
•Ensure the appliance has reached the set
temperature before loading your food in.
•Cover or wrap food, particularly if it has a
strong odour.
•Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
•Meats should be wrapped in an air tight
wrap and stored on the glass shelf above
the vegetable drawer. Always follow food
storage times and use by dates suggested
by manufacturers.
•Cooked food, cold dishes etc should be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
•Fruit and vegetables should be stored in
the crisper drawers.
•Butter and cheese should be wrapped in
airtight foil or plastic film wrap.
•Milk bottles should have a lid and be
stored in the door racks.
Switching off your Appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for
an extended period, the following steps
should be taken to prevent mould on the
appliance.
1.Remove all food.
2.Remove the power plug from the mains
socket.
3.Clean and dry the interior thoroughly,
please refer to cleaning and care section.
4.Ensure all doors are wedged open slightly
to allow air to circulate.

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Cleaning and Care
For hygiene reasons the appliance, including exterior and interior accessories should be
cleaned regularly, at least every two months.
Caution! The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning. There is a danger
of an electrical shock. Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the
main socket. Before use remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with
lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap,
detergent, citrus or any abrasive cleaners. After cleaning, dry the appliance thoroughly.
Exterior Cleaning
To maintain the appearance of your
appliance you should clean it regularly.
•Wipe the digital and display panels with a
clean, soft cloth.
•Spray water onto the cleaning cloth
instead pf spraying directly in the surface
of the appliance. This helps ensure an even
distribution of moisture to the surface,
•Clean the doors, handles and cabinet
surfaces with a mild detergent and then
wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Caution! Do not use sharp objects as they
are likely to scratch the surface.
Do not use citrus based cleaners, thinners,
car detergent, Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive
cleaners or organic solvent such as benzene
for cleaning as they may damage the surface
of the appliance and may cause fire.
Interior Cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior
regularly. It will be easier to clean when
food stocks are low.
•Wipe the inside of the appliance with a
weak solution of bicarbonate soda (as per
above, 5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
•Rinse with warm water using a wrung out
sponge or cloth.
•Wipe completely dry before installing the
shelves and drawers.
•Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable
parts.
Although this appliance automatically
defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on the
units compartments interior walls if the
units door is opened frequently or kept open
too long.
If the frost is too thick, choose a time when
the supply of food stocks is low and
proceed as per below.
•Remove existing food and
drawers/shelves
•Unplug the appliance from the mains
power and leave the door open.
•Ventilate the room thoroughly to
accelerate the thawing process.
•When defrosting is complete, clean your
appliance as per the above instructions.
Caution! Do not use sharp objects to
remove frost from the refrigerator
compartment. Only after the interior is
completely dry should the appliance be
switched back on and plugged back into the
mains socket.
Door Seal Cleaning
Door seals should be kept clean and
maintained also. Wipe the seal with a mild
detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly after cleaning.
Replacing the LED Light
When replacing the LED light strip, do not
look directly into the light with an optical
instrument to avoid eye injury. If the LED
light strip is not functioning after being
replaced, consult a qualified registered
electrician.
•Unplug your appliance.
•Remove the light cover by pushing up and
out.
•Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull
it with the other hand while pressing the
connector latch.
•Replaced LED light and snap in place.

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Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not
functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for a service, please
see below.
Warning! Do not try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have
made the checks mentioned below, contact an authorised service agent or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Problem
Possible Cause and Solution
Appliance is not
working correctly
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet
properly, try another outlet.
Check if the power function is on by pressing the “Power” button for
1 second.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber
temperature to a colder level.
It is normal that the appliance is not operating during the automatic
defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to
protect the compressor.
Odours from the
compartments
The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, container or wrapping cause odours.
Noise from the
appliance
The below sounds are normal for your appliance
•Compressor running noises.
•Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the appliance
compartment or other compartments.
•Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
•Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
•Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reason below and may need
you to check and take action:
•The cabinet is not level.
•The back of the appliance touches the wall.
•Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.
The motor runs
continuously
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will need
to run more in the following circumstances:
•Temperature setting is set colder than necessary.
•Large amounts of food has recently been stored with the
appliance.
•The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
•Doors are kept open too long or too often.
•After installing the appliance or it has been switched off for a
long period of time.
A layer of frost
occurs in the
compartment
Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure food
is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation. Ensure
the door is fully closed. To remove the frost, please refer to cleaning
and care section of this manual.

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Temperature
inside is too warm
You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or the
doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the sides appliance is
located with insufficient clearance at the sides, back and top.
Temperature
inside is too cold
Increase the temperature by following the “Display Controls”
section in the manual.
Doors will not
close easily
Check whether the top of the appliance is tilted back by 10-15mm
to allow the doors to self-close, or if something inside is preventing
the doors from closing. Are the seals pushed into the grooves
properly.
Units is too hard to
open
This happens because a slight and temporary vacuum occurs when
warm air is let into the appliance when the door is opened. This gets
flash cooled by the frozen product inside causing the vacuum. Wait
30 seconds or use your fingertips to press on the seal to help ease
the vacuum. Do not pull on the door as you will damage your seal
and may cause your door handle to loosen or come off!
Water drips on the
floor
The water pan located at the rea bottom of the cabinet may not be
properly levelled, or the draining spout located underneath the top
of the compressor depot may not be properly positioned to direct
water into this pan, or the water spout is blocked. You may need to
pull the appliance away from the wall to check the pan and spout.
The light is not
working
The LED light may be damaged, refer to replacing the LED lights in
cleaning and care section of this manual.
The control system has disabled the lights due to the door being
kept open too long, close and reopen the door to reactivate this.

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Disposal of the Appliance
Packaging Materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging into a
suitable waste collection container to recycle this.
Before Disposal of the Appliance
1. Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
Warning! Refrigeration appliances contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation.
Refrigeration and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries
or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper
disposal.