HDC-150L - Portable Refrigerator DOMETIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HDC-150L DOMETIC

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WAECO CoolMatic HDC-150

EN 28 Built-in compressor refrigerator Installation and Operating Manual

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Please read this manual carefully before installing and starting up the device, and store it in a safe place. If the device is passed on to another person, this manual must also be handed over with it.

Table of contents

1 Notes on using the manual 29
2 Safety instructions .... 30
3 Scope of delivery 32
4 Intended use 32
5 Technical description....33
7 Using the refrigerator 36
8 Cleaning and maintenance 40
9 Guarantee 41
10 Disposal....41
11 Troubleshooting....42
12 Technical data 44

1 Notes on using the manual

DANGER!

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or serious injury.

WARNING!

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or serious injury.

CAUTION!

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.

NOTICE!

Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product.

NOTE

Supplementary information for operating the product.

▶ Action: This symbol indicates that action is required on your part. The required action is described step-by-step.
√ This symbol describes the result of an action.

fig. 1 5, page 3: This refers to an element in an illustration. In this case, item 5 in figure 1 on page 3.

Please observe the following safety instructions.

The refrigerator HDC-150DF is shown in the illustration in fig. 2, page 4 to fig. 8, page 7. These illustrations apply to the refrigerators HDC-150FF and HDC-150L accordingly.

2 Safety instructions

The manufacturer will not be held liable for claims for damage resulting from the following:

• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual

2.1 General safety

DANGER!

- On boats: If the appliance is powered by the mains, ensure that the power supply has a residual current circuit breaker.

WARNING!

• Have a qualified technician perform the installation in wet rooms.
• Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.
• Persons whose physical sensory or mental capacities prevent them from using this device safely should not operate it without the supervision of a responsible adult.
  ● Electrical devices are not toys.
  Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• If this device's power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent safety hazards.

CAUTION!

● Danger of crushing! Do not put your fingers into the hinge.

NOTICE!

• Ensure that the ventilation vents are not covered.
• Keep the drainage outlet clean at all times.
• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as that of the power supply.
• Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
• Never transport the device in a horizontal position, so that no oil can leak out of the compressor.
• Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against splashing water.
• Do not place it near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.).
• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.
• The appliance is not suitable for the storage of caustic materials or materials containing solvents.
• Disconnect the cooling device and other electric consumers from the battery before you connect the battery to a quick charging device.
  Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.

2.2 Operating the appliance safely at 100 V–240 V

CAUTION!

- Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the plug are dry.

NOTICE!

• Only use the cable supplied to connect the appliance to the AC mains.
  ● Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as that of the power supply.

2.3 Operating the device safely

DANGER!

- Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. This applies especially when operating the device from the AC mains.

CAUTION!

- If you connect the appliance to a battery, make sure that no food comes into contact with the battery acid.

NOTICE!

● Protect the device from moisture.
- Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the walls of the cooling area.

3 Scope of delivery

Quantity	Designation
1	Built-in compressor refrigerator
1	Assembly kit for changing the door hinge
1	Operating manual

4 Intended use

The refrigerator HDC-150DF is suitable for freezing foodstuffs.

The refrigerator HDC-150FF is suitable for refrigerating and freezing foodstuffs.

The refrigerator HDC-150L is suitable for refrigerating foodstuffs.

The device is also suitable for use on boats.

CAUTION! Health hazard!

If you wish to cool medicines, please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for the medicine in question.

5 Technical description

5.1 Function description

The refrigerator is suitable for use with a 12 volt or 24 volt DC voltage and can therefore also be used e. g. for camping or on boats. It can also be connected to a 100–230 volt network.

The device has an integrated mains adapter with a priority circuit. The device switches automatically to mains operation when the device is connected to an AC mains supply, even if the DC connection cable is still connected.

When used on boats the refrigerator can be subjected to a constant inclination of 30^ .

The refrigerator HDC-150DF can cool goods down to -18 ^ and keep them frozen in three freezer compartments.

The refrigerator HDC-150FF can cool goods down to +5 °C and keep them cool. In the freezer compartment, goods can be cooled down to -18 °C and kept frozen. You can use the continuously variable thermostat to set the desired temperature.

The refrigerator HDC-150L can cool goods down to +5 °C and keep them cool. You can use the continuously variable thermostat to set the desired temperature.

All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs. The refrigerant circuit is maintenance-free.

6 Installing the refrigerator

6.1 Changing the door hinge

You can also change the hinge of the door, so that it opens to the left rather than the right.

▶ Proceed as shown in fig. 3, page 4 to fig. 8, page 7 to change the hinges.

6.2 Installing the refrigerator

NOTE

The installation dimensions can be found in fig. 9, page 7.

▶ Install the refrigerator as shown in fig. 9, page 7 to fig. 10, page 8.
▶ Fix the cover panel to the refrigerator door as shown in fig. 11, page 8 to fig. 12, page 9.

6.3 Connecting the refrigerator to the power supply

Connecting to a battery

NOTICE!

• To avoid voltage drops and loss of performance, keep the connection cable as short as possible and not be interrupted.
  For this reason avoid additional switches, plugs or multi-way adapters.
• Disconnect the cooling device and other electric consumers from the battery before you connect the battery to a quick charging device.
  Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.

The refrigerator can be operated with a 12 volt to 24 volt DC voltage supply.

For safety reasons, the refrigerator is equipped with an electronic system to prevent the polarity being reversed. This protects the refrigerator against reversed polarity when connecting to a battery and against short circuiting.

To protect the battery, the refrigerator switches off automatically if the voltage is insufficient (see table below).

	12 V	24 V
Cut-off voltage	10.4 V	22.8 V
Cut-in voltage	11.7 V	24.2 V

▶ Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length according to fig. 13, page 9.

Key for fig. 13, page 9

Coordinate axis	Meaning	Unit
l	Cable length	m
	Cable cross section	mm ^2

NOTICE!

Make sure the polarity is correct.

Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the operating voltage and the battery voltage match (see type plate).
▶ Connect the refrigerator

– as directly as possible to the poles of the battery or

- to a plug socket which is fuse protected with at least 15 A (at 12 volts) or 7.5 A (at 24 volts).

Connecting to a 230-volt mains supply

DANGER! Danger of fatal injury!

• Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are standing on a wet surface.
• If you are operating your cooling device on board a boat with a mains connection of 230 volts from the land, you must install a residual current circuit breaker between the 230 volt mains supply and the cooling device.
  Seek advice from a trained technician.

▶ Use the connection cable for the AC mains supply.

7 Using the refrigerator

NOTE

Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time, you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (please also refer to the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 40).

The fridge conserves fresh foodstuffs. You can also (if applicable) conserve frozen foodstuffs in the freezer compartment and freeze fresh foodstuffs.

NOTICE!

● Make sure food and liquids in glass bottles and jars are not cooled excessively.
Liquids expand when they freeze and can therefore destroy the glass containers.
- Do not conserve warm foodstuffs in the refrigerator.
- Never re-freeze products which have started defrosting or have been defrosted; consume them as soon as possible.
- Make sure that you only put items in the cooler which may be kept at the selected temperature.

NOTE

• Food which can easily absorb tastes and odours and liquids and products with a high alcohol content should be conserved in air-tight containers.
• Wrap food in aluminium foil or cling film or keep them in a suitable container with a lid. This ensures that aromas, the shape and the freshness will be better conserved.

7.1 Energy saving tips

• Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
• Allow hot food to cool down first before you place it in the device.
• Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary.
• Do not leave the doors open for longer than necessary.
  ● Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms.
• Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
• Clean dust and dirt from the condenser at regular intervals.

7.2 Using the refrigerator

▶ Switch the refrigerator on using the switch (fig. 2 1, page 4).

NOTE

After switching on, the refrigerator requires approx. 180 sec. until the compressor starts up.

▶ Turn the rotary control (fig. 2, 2, page 4) further, if necessary, to set the temperature in levels “1” to “5” (see table below).

Level	Meaning
1	Minimum cooling capacity
5	Maximum cooling capacity

NOTE

The cooling performance can be affected by:

● the ambient temperature
● the amount of food to be conserved
● the frequency with which the door is opened.

7.3 Dividing the interior space (HDC-150FF, HDC-150L only)

You can divide the interior space of the refrigerator variably by arranging the grids and shelves according to your needs.

To divide the interior space according to your needs, proceed as follows:

▶ Lift the shelf and pull it out to the front until the front part slides out of the guides.
▶ Lift the shelf and pull it out completely while tilted slightly.
▶ Select the required position and guide the shelf back in by proceeding in the reverse sequence.

7.4 Replacing the interior light (HDC-150FF, HDC-150L only)

If the interior light in the refrigerator is faulty, you can change the bulb (12 volts, 3 watts).

▶ Disconnect the power supply.
▶ Remove the cover.
▶ Screw the lamp out of the socket.
▶ Screw the new lamp into the socket.
▶ Reconnect the refrigerator to the power.

7.5 Defrosting the refrigerator

NOTE

HDC-150FF, HDC-150L only: In high ambient temperatures, the refrigerator may operate continuously, which can lead to excessive formation of frost on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. In this event, turn the rotary control (fig. 2 7, page 4) to a lower level (“1” or “2”).

Humidity can form frost in the interior of the cooling device or on the vaporiser. This reduces the cooling capacity. The refrigerator compartment is defrosted automatically while the compressor is not running.

A slight film of frost, or droplets of water, could be deposited in the interior of the refrigerator when it has been cooling for longer periods. This is normal because the moisture in the air condenses to water when the temperature in the cooler falls. The refrigerator is not defective. Wipe it out with a dry cloth. If the film of frost is thicker than 3 mm, you should defrost the refrigerator compartment.

Defrosting the refrigerator (HDC-150L only)

Proceed as follows to defrost the refrigerator:

▶ Empty the contents.
▶ If necessary, put them in another cooling device to keep them chilled.
▶ Switch the refrigerator off using the switch (fig. 2 1, page 4).
▶ Open the doors.
▶ Clean the water run-off at the rear of the refrigerator.
▶ Wipe off the condensate.

Defrosting the refrigerator (HDC-150DF, HDC-150FF only)

NOTICE!

Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to free objects frozen onto the device.

This can damage the refrigerator.

Proceed as follows to de-ice the refrigerator:

Switch the refrigerator to level "5" 24 hours before de-icing using the thermostat (fig. 2 2, page 4).
▶ Empty the contents.
▶ If necessary, put them in another cooling device to keep them chilled.
▶ Disconnect the power supply.
▶ Open the door.
▶ Place a water container under the water run-off at the rear of the refrigerator to collect the condensate.
Once the ice has melted completely, clean the refrigerator (see chapter "Cleaning and maintenance" on page 40).
▶ Reconnect the refrigerator to the power.

Cleaning and maintenance

HDC-150

▶ Run the refrigerator for approx. three hours at level "5".
▶ Place the goods for cooling into the refrigerator.
▶ Set the thermostat to the desired level.

7.6 Switching off and storing the refrigerator

If you do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long time, proceed as follows:

▶ Switch the refrigerator off using the switch (fig. 2 1, page 4).
▶ Disconnect the connection cable from the battery or pull the DC cable plug out of the rectifier.
▶ Clean the refrigerator (see chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 40).
▶ Leave the door slightly open. This prevents build-up of odours.

8 Cleaning and maintenance

NOTICE!

• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the refrigerator.
• Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to free objects frozen onto the device.

▶ Clean the refrigerator regularly and as soon as it becomes dirty with a damp cloth.
▶ Make sure that no water drips into the seals. This can damage the electronics.
▶ Wipe the refrigerator dry with a cloth after cleaning.

9 Guarantee

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer's branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the addresses) or your retailer.

For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device:

● A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
● A reason for the claim or description of the fault

10 Disposal

▶ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.

If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.

11 Troubleshooting

Compressor does not run

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
U_KL=0V	There is an interruption in the battery – electronics connection	Establish a connection
	Main switch faulty (if installed)	Replace the main switch
	Additional supply line fuse has blown (if installed)	Replace the supply line fuse
U_KL=U_ON	Battery voltage is too low	Charge the battery
Start attempt with U_KL=U_OFF	Loose cablesPoor contact (corrosion)	Establish a connection
	Battery capacity too low	Replacing the battery
	Cable cross section too small	Change the cable (see table on page 34)
Start attempt with U_KL=U_ON	Ambient temperature too high	-
	Insufficient ventilation	Move the refrigerator to another location
	Condenser is dirty	Clean the condenser
	Fan defective (if installed)	Replace the fan
Electric circuit between the pins in the compressor interrupted	Defective compressor	Replace the compressor

U_KL Voltage between the positive and negative terminals of the electronics

U_ON Cut-in voltage of the electronics

U_OFF Cut-off voltage of the electronics

Interior temperature too low at control level "1"

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
Compressor runs constantly	Thermostat sensor has no contact to the vaporiser	Secure the sensor
	Short circuit in the thermostat line Thermostat defective	Change the thermostat
Compressor runs for a long time	Large quantities have been frozen in the freezer compartment	-

Poor cooling, increase in interior temperature

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
Compressor runs for a long time/continuously	Vaporiser is iced over	Defrost the vaporiser
	Cooling area insulation is insufficient (moist/wet)	Adjust/replace the door seal
	Ambient temperature too high	-
	Insufficient ventilation	Move the refrigerator to another location
	Condenser is dirty	Clean the condenser
	Fan defective (if installed)	Replace the fan
Compressor does not run often	Battery capacity exhausted	Charge the battery

Unusual noises

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
Loud humming	A component of the refrigerant circuit cannot move freely (touching the wall)	Bend the component carefully away from the obstruction
	There is a foreign object stuck between the cooling unit and the wall	Remove the foreign object
	Fan noise (if installed)	-

12 Technical data

	HDC-150DF	HDC-150FF	HDC-150L
Item number:	9105600018	9105600019	9105600020
Item number (UK version):	9105600010	9105600011	9105600012
Refrigerator compartment capacity:	-	111 l	140 l
Freezer compartment capacity:	105 l	17 l	-
Voltage:	12 V--- or 24 V---100 V~ - 240 V~/50 - 60 Hz
Average power consumption:	70 W	60 W	70 W
Power consumption at 20 °C/32 °C:	1.6 A/2.1 A	1.4 A/2.1 A	1.2 A/2.5 A
Cooling temperature range Refrigerator compartment:	- | +5 °C approx. -18 °C		-
Freezer compartment:
Climatic zone:	T
Ambient temperature:	16 °C to 43 °C
Relative humidity:	Maximum 90 %
Constant inclination:	Max. 30°
Dimensions:	See fig. 1, page 3
In-built dimensions:	See fig. 9, page 7
Weight:	Approx. 31 kg	Approx. 30.5 kg	Approx. 27.5 kg
Inspection/certification:	e 1

Variations, technical improvements and delivery options reserved.

The refrigerant circuit contains R134a.

HDC-150

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