The AQUA AQR-SBS48R(DS) is a Japan-market 475 L side-by-side refrigerator in dark silver, with a door-mounted touch control panel and separate refrigerator and freezer compartments. Its manufacturer manual explains normal temperature settings, the operation lock, and what to check when the panel stops responding or cooling seems weak. Begin with a visual check of the door seals, panel lock and selected temperature before changing settings. Unplug the appliance if the cord is damaged or there is a burning smell, and request professional help. No verified, exact-model alphanumeric error-code mapping was established in the reviewed official materials.
AQUA 475 L side-by-side refrigerator (dark silver) AQR-SBS48R(DS) Error Codes
No manufacturer-confirmed error symbols are currently recorded for this exact model. This does not prove that the appliance cannot display a code or warning.
No verified code list available. Use the matching model manual or manufacturer support for unexplained display messages.
The directory currently provides no verified error-code table for this model. Check the official model manual and symptom advice; do not apply generic codes from another appliance.
What this model is and how to identify it
Check the nameplate for the complete model AQR-SBS48R(DS), including the (DS) finish suffix. AQUA lists this as a 475 L model for Japan. The maker describes dark-silver glass-door side-by-side model. The suffix identifies the finish, while the series letters and year/model generation must not be mixed with a different SBS48 model.
If the refrigerator is not cooling properly
- Start with power: Check the plug and household power without removing any panels. If the interior light and touch display have no power, check whether there is a household outage; do not test wiring.
- Check the temperature setting: Review the refrigeration and freezer values on the touch panel. Follow the control-panel directions on manual pages 7–8 and avoid an unnecessarily warm setting.
- Close both doors fully: Look for food packaging caught at a seal and for frequent opening. Leave enough space for airflow inside and around the cabinet.
- If refrigerator contents freeze: Check whether the refrigeration temperature is set too low and move water-rich foods away from cold-air outlets.
Touch panel unresponsive or settings seem wrong
Check whether the panel operation lock is enabled. Touch with a clean, dry finger in the center of the specified key, following the manual rather than applying extra force. AQUA also lists glove use, moisture and rapid repeated taps as conditions that can affect touch response. If controls remain unresponsive, the matching manual permits disconnecting the power and waiting at least seven minutes before reconnection. This is a cautious panel troubleshooting step, not a promise that an internal fault will be cleared.
Ice, food storage and glass-door care
This model has a documented freezer and a manual ice-tray arrangement; it should not be treated as a plumbed or automatic ice-making appliance. Check that freezer items are not blocking vents or the rear of storage boxes. Wipe water from glass and door seals using the manufacturer-approved care procedure. If a glass panel is cracked, do not touch the damaged surface; request service.
What the warning lights and error messages mean
AQUA documents operating-panel lights, lock/temperature settings and symptoms for this model, but the matching official manual reviewed here does not supply a confirmed table matching alphanumeric error symbols to faults. Do not apply third-party AQUA or Haier code charts without proving model and control-board applicability.
Specifications verified by AQUA
- Full model: AQR-SBS48R(DS)
- Market: Japan
- Finish: dark silver
- Capacity and dimensions: 475 L total; refrigerator 283 L (fresh box 38 L); freezer 192 L. 835 × 1775 × 667 mm (W × H × D); 109 kg; 300 kWh/year (50/60 Hz).
- Main functions: Dark-silver side-by-side refrigerator with glass doors, touch operation and a large 192 L freezer.
When to stop troubleshooting and ask for service
If the appliance stays warm after checking household power, settings and unobstructed door closure, or the control panel still does not respond after the manufacturer-documented basic procedure, contact AQUA or the retailer. Stop operating the unit immediately if there is a burnt smell, damaged cord, electrical heat or unexplained water near electrical connections. Leave compressor, refrigerant and internal electrical diagnosis to a qualified technician.
Official manual and support
Source checked 2026-10-19. The manufacturer documents the exact series and finish on its product page; use the complete model number on your identification label. AQUA product and specifications; AQUA Japanese owner manual (PDF); Manufacturer support / document directory.
Research status: model and owner manual identified; exact-model electronic error codes not manufacturer-confirmed in the documents reviewed. Google AI Overview unavailable / not inspected. Before public publication, check the current manual revision and WordPress import preview.
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