REK 230 A2 - Refrigerator Rocktrail - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL REK 230 A2 Rocktrail

037 GB Table of Contents Introduction Proper use ............................................................................................................................................Page 38 Included items .....................................................................................................................................Page 38 Description of parts and features ....................................................................................................... Page 38 Technical data ..................................................................................................................................... Page 38 General Safety Instructions Safety while operating the appliance ................................................................................................Page 39 General information on use ............................................................................................Page 40 Operation Function with 230 V operation in “eco mode” .................................................................................Page 40 Function with 12 V operation .............................................................................................................Page 41 Tips for the best cooling output and energy saving ...................................Page 41 Exchanging the 12 V fuse ...................................................................................................Page 41 Possible malfunctions ...........................................................................................................Page 41 Cleaning and care .................................................................................................................... Page 41 Disposal ............................................................................................................................................Page 42 Warranty Warranty period and statutory claims for defects ............................................................................Page 42 Scope of warranty ..............................................................................................................................Page 43 Procedure in the case of warranty ..................................................................................................... Page 43 Service ...............................................................................................................................................Page 4338 GB Introduction Electric Cool Box Introduction Many congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have chosen a high quality appliance. The operating instructions are to be considered as part of this appliance. They contain important infor- mation concerning safety, use and disposal. Before using the appliance, please familiarise yourself with all the safety information and instructions for use. Only use the appliance in the way described and for the stated purpose. If you pass the appliance on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the documentation. Proper use The electric coolbox is to be used solely for cooling pre-cooled food and drinks. The appliance is in- tended for private domestic or camping use, or for use in the car and in other similar applications such as for example: in staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other workplaces, by guests in hotels, motels and other accommodation, and in bed and breakfast guest houses as well as in catering and similar wholesale outlets. The appliance is not in- tended for commercial use. Included items 1 Electric Coolbox 2 Spare 6.3 amp fuses (attached to the 12 V connection cable) 1 Operating instructions Description of parts and features

Cable storage compartment

Bottom half of housing

Category: miscellaneous cooling appliances Energy efficiency class: A+ Annual energy consumption on the basis of the results of the standardised test over 24 hours. The actual consumption depends on the usage and location of the appliance: 99 kWh Storage volume: approx. 29 litres Design temperature: 17 °C Climate class: N Airborne noise emission: 40 dB Overall dimensions: approx. 480 x 385 x 295 mm (height x width x depth) Overall space requirement in operation: approx. 740 x 450 x 350 mm (height x width x depth)* Gross nominal volume: approx. 30 litres Energy consumption: 0.240 kWh / 24 hours (230 V) Connection voltage: 230 V-240 V, 12 V Output: 70 W (at 230 V-240 V) 48 W (at 12 V) Protection class: II /39 GB Introduction / General Safety Instructions *Figures correspond to the space requirement which is needed to ensure adequate air circulation and to give access to the coolbox contents with the lid open. General Safety Instructions RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT! RISK OF OVERHEATING! Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. This appliance is not intended for use by per- sons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or by those with lack of experience and / or knowledge, unless they are being supervised by a person respon- sible for their safety, or unless they have been given instructions by this person concerning use of the appliance. Children must never be al- lowed to play with the device. CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Do not touch the plug with wet or perspiring hands. CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Damaged appliances represent a danger of death from electric shock! CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Pull the plug of the connection cable from the power source before any cleaning and after every use. Only connect the appliance as follows: – either with the 230 V connection cable, sup- plied with the appliance, to a 230 V power supply (domestic socket) – or with the 12 V connection cable, supplied with the appliance, to a 12 V power supply (cigarette lighter in car or other 12 V connec- tion) Only allow qualified personnel to carry out repairs. Unsatisfactory repairs can lead to con- siderable danger for the user. Never pull the plug by the connection cable out of the 12 V or 230 V socket. If you do, there is risk of damage to the connection cable. Do not operate the appliance with both power sources connected at the same time. If you do, there is a risk of damage to the product. Safety while operating the appliance CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Before putting the appliance into operation, en- sure that the connection cable and plug are dry. CAUTION! RISK OF FIRE! Never place the appliance in direct proximity to naked flames or other sources of heat. CAUTION! RISK OF OVERHEATING! En- sure that the ventilation slits on the top of the lid of the appliance are not covered and that the heat, which arises during operation, can be dissipated adequately. Ensure that the appli- ance is situated at an adequate distance from walls or objects, so that the air can circulate freely. Protect the appliance and the connection cable from heat, rain and moisture, as well as from other sources of damage. Damaged appliances represent a danger of death from electric shock! Do not fill any liquids or place any ice directly into the inside of the appliance. If you do, this could result in damage to the product. Never immerse the appliance in water. If you do, this could result in damage to the electrics. When travelling by car, do not transport the appliance in the passenger compartment. When operating with 12 V, always ensure that the 12 V plug is located firmly and safely in the connection socket of the cigarette lighter and that the connection socket is free of dirt. If the contact between plug and socket is inadequate, vibration from the car can cause the power supply to switch on and off in short bursts. This can result in overheating. The manufacturer has no liability for damages which are caused by improper use or incorrect operation.40 GB General information on use / Operation General information on use The coolbox is not suitable for continuous oper- ation. Ice can form on the aluminium cooling plate. We recommend that the coolbox is switched off after it has been in operation for 6 days. The coolbox can be put back into opera- tion after 2 hours. Dry the surfaces of your coolbox contents so that a build-up of condensation is avoided. If the coolbox is not being used, keep the connection cables in the storage compartment provided in the lid of the coolbox. When operating with a 12 V power source, be careful not to switch the car engine on and off frequently, so that the power supply to the cool- box is not interrupted constantly. Also be aware that the car battery can be run down too far, if the engine is switched off. The two convex indentations

in the inside of the lid can be used to store standard bottles with a standing height of max. 42 cm. In order to prevent freezing of the coolbox contents when operating with 12 V, the coolbox should not be operated below 17 °C outside temperature. Operation Before putting the coolbox into operation, we rec- ommend for reasons of hygiene that it is washed in- side and outside with a damp cloth (see also chapter on “Cleaning and Care”). Moreover don’t keep any unpackaged food in it. Place the coolbox on a firm and level surface. The connection cables are fixed to the coolbox and can be found in the cable compartment in the rear of the lid. Depending on the choice of power source required, connect either the 12 V or the 230 V connection cable to the socket of the power source selected. The coolbox starts to work im- mediately. Note: the lid can be locked in the opened position by means of the handle and hook on the inside of the lid (see fig. A1). Function with 230 V operation in “eco mode” When operating with a 230 V power supply, the cooling output can be controlled by means of the cooling output switch

on the front of the lid (see fig. B). The coolbox operates in normal operation (cooling output switch in the ‘eco’ position - small dot on the rotary button facing in the direction of ‘eco’ - see fig. B) with a very high level of energy saving and achieves an inside temperature of approx. 14° to 17 °C at an outside temperature of approx. 25 °C. This corresponds to a Delta T (Delta T = difference between outside temperature and inside tempera- ture) of approx. 8 - 11 °C. The energy consumption corresponds with this to the A+ energy class. Since the inside temperature of a coolbox is influ- enced by the particular ambient temperature, the Delta T output in ‘eco mode’ is always 8 - 11 °C at other outside temperatures. You can control the inside temperature by turning the cooling output switch: Turn the cooling output switch clockwise in the direction of “MAX”. This gives you a lower (colder) inside temperature value. Turn the cooling output switch anti-clockwise in the direction of “OFF”. This gives you a higher (warmer) inside temperature value. Turn the cooling output switch to the “OFF” position. This turns the coolbox off. Note: If you want to reach a Delta T (Delta T = difference between outside temperature and inside temperature) of up to 17 °C and thereby a lower inside temperature than is possible in the “eco” normal operation, turn the cooling output switch to the “MAX” position. Please note that in this case more energy will be consumed than in normal operation.41 GB Operation / Tips for the best cooling ... / Exchanging ... / Possible ... / Cleaning ... After the operation with 230 V function has been completed, disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Function with 12 V operation CAUTION! The temperature controller on the front of the lid is only suited to 230 V operation and it does not function in 12 V operation. When operating with a 12 V power supply, the cooling unit always produces a temperature difference from the ambient temperature of up to 17 °C. The cooling output can not be con- trolled by means of the temperature controller on the front of the lid. Tips for the best cooling output and energy saving Select a well ventilated location protected from sunshine. Only place pre-cooled contents into the cool- box. Do not open the coolbox longer than necessary. Don’t leave the lid open longer than necessary. Ensure that the coolbox is not packed too full and that the air can circulate adequately between the coolbox contents. In order that a high level of energy saving can be achieved, normal operation (cooling output switch

in the “eco” position) is recom- mended for longer periods of use in 230 V operation. Exchanging the 12 V fuse See also fig. C. To exchange the fuse

from the plug. Unscrew the screw

with a suitable Phillips screwdriver from the top half of the housing

Lift the top half of the housing from the bottom half

tightly while you remove the fuse. Otherwise the contact spring can jump out. Lift the contact pin

carefully out of the hous- ing section. The fuse can now be removed. Note: if the thin metal connection in the middle between the two metal caps is broken, then the fuse is defective and must be replaced. Press the contact spring backwards and insert the new fuse carefully into the groove provided for it. Now place the rear edge of the contact pin on the front metal cap of the fuse. By re- leasing the contact spring, the fuse and contact pin are located in the groove. Screw the top and bottom halves of the housing together again, place the red adapter

back on and tighten this again. The plug is now ready for operation. Possible malfunctions Firstly check whether you have correctly followed the instructions for using the coolbox, then also check: – Is the connection cable correctly connected and does your car cigarette lighter / domestic socket function properly? – Have you set up the coolbox in such a way that the air can circulate freely and that venting of the cooling unit can occur? – Is the fuse in the plug of the 12 V connection cable OK? – Check the position of the cooling output switch

on the front of the lid. If you can not rectify the malfunction on your own, please contact our Customer Service (see chapter on “Service”). Cleaning and care Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents. If you do, there is a risk of damage to the product. Before any cleaning, pull the plug of the con- nection cable out of the socket or of the42 GB Cleaning and care / Disposal / Warranty cigarette lighter. Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock. Never clean the coolbox under running water. If you do, this could result in damage to the electrics. Before cleaning, remove the electrical lid by pulling it out at a slight angle from the right. rear recess (see fig. A2). Use a dry cloth for cleaning the electrical lid. Use a damp cloth and a mild soap solution for cleaning the bottom section of the coolbox. Use clean water to rinse off those parts cleaned with soapy water. Disposal When your appliance has come to the end of its life, please do not throw it out with your household refuse, but in the interests of the environment take it to a suitable centre where it can be disposed of properly. Information on collection points and their opening hours can be obtained from your local authority. Do not dispose of electrical equipment in the household waste! In accordance with European Directive 2002 / 96 / EC relating to old electrical and elec- tronic appliances and its translation into national law, used electrical equipment must be collected separately and recycled in an ecologically compat- ible way. Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn out electrical appliances. Warranty Dear customer, The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. Where there are defects in this appliance, you have statutory rights available against the seller of the appliance. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by our warranty as detailed below. Warranty conditions: The warranty period begins on the date of pur- chase. Please retain the original receipt safely. This receipt is required as proof of purchase. Should this appliance show any fault in materials or manufacture within 3 years from date of purchase, it will be repaired or replaced - at our choice - by us free of charge. This warranty is conditional on the defective appliance and the receipt of purchase being presented within the 3 year warranty period, and that there is a brief written description of the nature of the defect and of the date it arose. If the defect is covered by our warranty, you will receive the repaired appliance back or a new ap- pliance. A new warranty period does not com- mence with the repair or with the exchange of the appliance. Warranty period and statutory claims for defects The warranty period will not be extended by repairs or exchange made under warranty. This applies also to replaced and repaired parts. Any damage or defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking the appliance. Repairs made after the expiration of the warranty period are subject to payment.43 GB Warranty / Service Scope of warranty The appliance has been manufactured to strict quality guidelines and meticulously examined before delivery. The warranty applies to faults in material or manu- facture. This warranty does not extend to product parts which are exposed to normal wear and tear and which can therefore be considered as wearing parts, or to damage to breakable parts, such as switches and knobs. This warranty lapses if the appliance has been damaged, or if it was used or maintained improp- erly. All the directions given in the operating instruc- tions must be followed exactly for there to be proper use of the appliance. Intended uses and practices, against which there are warnings in the operating instructions or which are discouraged in these same instructions, must be avoided without fail. This appliance is for private use only and is not in- tended for commercial use. The warranty is void in the case of inappropriate and improper handling, use of force and of any intervention which was not carried out by our authorized service branch. Procedure in the case of warranty In order to ensure quick processing of your request, please follow the instructions below: – Please have your receipt and the product num- ber (e.g. IAN 12345) available for all queries as proof of purchase. – Please take the product number from the type plate or from the title page of your operating instructions. – Should functional faults or other defects arise, please contact first by phone or e-mail the ser- vice department (hotline) named below. Prod- ucts returns, which have not been notified in advance, can not be processed. – You can then send an appliance, which has first been registered as defective, postage free to the service address given to you by the ser- vice hotline, enclosing the purchase receipt and written details of the fault and the date it occurred. In the case of a complaint only send the electrical lid of the coolbox to our service address. Service Service hotline: GB: +49 180 588 07 77 41 E-mail: service@ipv-hungen.de Web: www.ipv-service.de Please note that the following address is not a ser- vice address. Please first contact the service point (hotline) named above. IPV - Inheidener Produktions- und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH EZetilstrasse 1 D-35410 Hungen-Inheiden, Germany