Introduction
This document provides operating instructions, safety guidelines, installation tips, and troubleshooting information for the Acekool JC-160WS Compressor Wine Cooler.
Important Safety Instructions
⚠️ To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions:
Before using the appliance, please read this user manual to ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from it.
⚠️ WARNING:
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- 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.
- To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.
- When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
- Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
- Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
- Do not use electrical appliances inside the drink storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
- 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:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
- Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
- To avoid contamination of drink, 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.
- Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with drink and accessible drainage systems.
- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
- If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
- NOT suitable for camping use; the appliance shall not be exposed to rain.
⚠️ WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
⚠️ 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, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Note: This appliance contains flammable refrigerant R600a and foaming agent cyclopentane. Please avoid contact fire when you transport and use it. Please ask professional for servicing when the machine broke down. Please send it to your local appointed disposal station when you discard it.
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Installation Instructions
- This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.
- Place your appliance on a floor that is strong enough to support the appliance when it is fully loaded. To level your appliance, adjust the leveling legs at the bottom of the appliance.
- Allow 10 cm of space between the top, the back and sides of the appliance, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.
- Locate the appliance away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly.
- Avoid locating the appliance in moist areas.
- Plug the unit into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Products service center.
- After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the appliance to cool down for 2-3 hours before placing any items in the compartment.
Parts and Features
The wine cooler consists of the following parts:
- 1: Upper Hinge
- 2: Fan
- 3: Door Handle
- 4: Door Gasket
- 5: Shelves
- 6: Display shelf
- 7: Bottom Hinge
Diagram Description: An outline drawing of the wine cooler shows its internal structure with numbered labels pointing to the upper hinge, fan, door handle, door gasket, shelves, display shelf, and bottom hinge.
Operating Your Unit
Setting the Temperature Control
The control panel features the following functions:
- ⚙️ [Unlock] Key: Long press for 2 seconds to unlock the control panel.
- ?️ [Temp/Light] Key: Short press to turn the interior light on or off; long press to switch between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C).
- ➕ [Add] Key: Increases the temperature setting.
- ➖ [Minus] Key: Decreases the temperature setting.
Diagram Description: A representation of the control panel with four labeled buttons: a gear icon (unlock), a thermometer icon (temp/light), a plus sign, and a minus sign.
Automatic Locking Function
The control panel automatically locks after 20 seconds of no operation. The [Add] and [Minus] keys cannot be operated when locked. The [Unlock] and [Temp/Light] keys remain functional.
Auto Light Off Function
The interior lamp turns off automatically after 10 minutes of no operation.
Temperature Range
- Adjustable range: Minimum value: 5℃ / 41°F, Maximum value: 18℃ / 64°F
- Display range: Control panel temperature display range: 0~37℃ / 32~99°F
Display Stability
- In Celsius state: The display shows the set temperature when the measured temperature is within ± 1 °C of the set temperature.
- In Fahrenheit state: The display shows the set temperature when the measured temperature is within ± 2 °F of the set temperature.
Error Codes
- EE: Displayed when the temperature probe is short-circuited or disconnected, flashes, and cooling is stopped.
- LL: Displayed when the temperature measured by the temperature probe is lower than 0 degrees Celsius, flashes, and cooling is stopped.
- HH: Displayed when the temperature measured by the temperature probe is higher than 37 degrees Celsius, flashes, and cooling is stopped.
Forced Defrosting Function
The compressor will stop working for 30 minutes after every 8 hours of operation.
Memory Function
The control board retains the temperature setting value and Fahrenheit/Celsius state from before a power-off event when power is restored.
General Fault Description
If the product is not working properly, please check and handle according to the following methods. If the situation cannot be changed, please contact the local after-sales service center in time, and be sure to provide the model name and product number in detail.
The refrigerator doesn't work
- Check: Is the power on? (Diagram: A hand is shown plugging a cord into a wall socket.)
- Check: Is the power supply voltage too low? (Diagram: A voltage meter is shown indicating a low reading, below 220V.)
It's noisy
- Check: Whether the ground is flat and whether the product is placed stably. (Diagram: A wine cooler is depicted leaning or wobbling.)
- Check: Is the product in contact with external objects or walls? (Diagram: A wine cooler is shown touching a wall or another object.)
The internal temperature is not low
- Check: Improper setting temperature; please select the appropriate temperature. (Diagram: The control panel is shown.)
- Check: The door is not closed tightly or opened frequently, and the opening time is too long. (Diagram: A wine cooler door is slightly ajar.)
- Check: Is the location exposed to direct sunlight or too close to the furnace and other heat sources? (Diagram: A wine cooler is placed near a stove or under direct sunlight.)
- Check: Poor heat dissipation; please check whether there is enough cooling space around the product. (Diagram: A wine cooler is shown with very little space around it for ventilation.)
Wiring Diagram
Diagram Description: A schematic shows the electrical connections. It includes a PLUG with Line (L), Earth (E), and Neutral (N) terminals, connected to a Control board. The Control board is linked to a DISPLAY, LED, and FAN. Components like NTC, PTC STARTER, COMPRESSOR, and OVERLOAD PROTECTOR are also depicted and interconnected, illustrating the unit's electrical system.
Correct Disposal of This Product
♻️ This symbol on the product, or in its packaging, indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the appropriate waste collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
? Risk of fire warning symbol. During using, service, and disposal of the appliance, please pay attention to symbols similar to the one shown (typically yellow or orange), often located on the rear panel or compressor. These indicate flammable materials in refrigerant pipes and the compressor. Please keep the appliance far away from fire sources during use, service, and disposal.
