USER MANUAL TropiCool TCX 14 DOMETIC
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TCX07, TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
EN Thermoelectric cooler
Operating manual....7
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TCX14
TCX21
TCX35
Please read this manual carefully before starting the device. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. If the device is passed on to another person, this manual must be handed over to the user along with it.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper usage or incorrect operation.
Table of contents
1 Explanation of symbols....7
2 Safety notes....8
3 Scope of delivery .....10
4 Use as intended....11
5 Technical description ..... 11
6 Operation 12
7 Cleaning and servicing....17
8 Disposal....17
9 Troubleshooting....18
10 Technical data....19
1 Explanation of symbols
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
2 S a f e t y n o t
2.1 General safety
WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.
Electrocution hazard
- Do not operate the cooling device if it is visibly damaged.
- If this cooling 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.
- This cooling device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.
Health hazard
- This device 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 device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the device.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload cooling devices.
Explosion hazard
- Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with a flammable propellant in the cooling device.
CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.
Electrocution hazard
- Disconnect the cooling device from the power supply – before each cleaning and maintenance – after every use
Health hazard
- Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
- Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply.
- Only connect the cooling device as follows:
- With the DC connection cable to a DC power supply in the vehicle
- Or with the AC connection cable to an AC power supply
- Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
- If the cooling device is connected to a DC outlet: Disconnect the cooling device and other power consuming devices from the battery before connecting a quick charging device.
- If the cooling device is connected to a DC outlet: Disconnect the cooling device or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise you may discharge the battery.
- The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic materials or materials containing solvents.
- The insulation of the cooling device contains flammable cyclopentane and requires special disposal procedures. Deliver the cooling device at the end of its life-cycle to an appropriate recycling center.
2.2 Operating the cooling device safely
CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.
Electrocution hazard
- Before starting the cooling device, ensure that the power supply line and the plug are dry.
Health hazard
- Opening the cooling device for long periods can cause significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the device.
- Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
- Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the device, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
- If the device is left empty for long periods:
- Switch off the device.
- Defrost the device.
– Clean and dry the device.
- Leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the device.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
- Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are recommended by the manufacturer for the purpose.
- Do not place the cooling device near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.).
- Risk of overheating!
Ensure at all times that there is a minimum of 50 mm ventilation on all four sides of the cooling device. Keep the ventilation area free of any objects that could restrict the air flow to the cooling components.
Do not place the cooling device in closed compartments or areas with none or minimal air flow.
- Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.
- Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluids.
- Never immerse the cooling device in water.
- Protect the cooling device and cables against heat and moisture.
3 S c o p e o f d
No. in fig. 1, page 3
Quantity Description
11 Thermoelectric cooler
21 Connection cable for AC connection
31 Connection cable for DC connection
- 1 Instruction manual
Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to the scope of delivery.
4 U s e a s i n t e
The cooler can be used to cool and keep foodstuffs warm. The device can be also used for camping purposes.
All materials processed in the refrigerator are safe for foodstuffs.
The cooling device is suitable for camping use.
The device shall not to be exposed to rain.
CAUTION! Health hazard!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing the food or medicine you wish to cool.
5 Technical description
The cooling device is suitable for mobile use. It can cool goods up to max. 27 °C (TCX07: 25 °C) under ambient temperature (thermostatic switch-off at approx. 2 °C) or keep them warm up to max. 65 °C.
The cooling device is a low-wear thermo-electric cooler with fan-assisted heat removal.
TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
If the device has reached the set temperature range, it will automatically switch over to the energy save mode. In this mode only the energy which is required to reach the temperature inside the box is consumed.
The cooling device is equipped with an automatic priority circuit. Thus it is ensured that with simultaneous connection to the AC mains supply and to a 12/24 V battery, the AC mains supply will be used.
6 O p e r a t i o n
WARNING! Fire hazard!
- When positioning the device, 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 device.
NOTE
Before you put the new cooling device into operation, you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (see also chapter "Cleaning and servicing" on page 17).
6.1 Tips to save energy
NOTE
A ventilator in the interior space of the cooling device provides for the circulation of the cold air within the box. Thus a better cooling capacity will be achieved. In order that the cold air cannot reach the outside when opening the cooling device, it is equipped with a switch which turns off the ventilator as soon as the lid is opened.
- Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
- If you want to set an increased energy efficiency and a limited cooling capacity for the cooler device, use the device's ECO mode (TCX14, TCX21, TCX35).
- Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the cooling device to keep cool.
- Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
- Do not leave the cooling device open for longer than necessary.
6.2 Connecting to vehicle power
NOTE
If you connect the cooling device to the vehicle power, remember that you may have to turn on the ignition to supply it with power.
For safety reasons the cooler is equipped with an electronic system to prevent polarity reversal. This protects the cooler against short-circuiting when connecting to a battery.
6.3 Using the battery monitor (TCX14, TCX21, TCX35)
The device is equipped with a multi-level battery monitor that protects your vehicle battery against excessive discharging when the device is connected to the on-board DC supply.
If the cooler is operated when the vehicle ignition is switched off, the cooler switches off automatically as soon as the supply voltage falls below a set level. The cooler will switch back on once the battery has been recharged to the restart voltage level.
NOTICE! Danger of damage!
When switched off by the battery monitor, the battery will no longer be fully charged. Avoid starting repeatedly or operating current consumers without longer charging phases. Ensure that the battery is recharged.
In "HIGH" mode, the battery monitor responds faster than at the level "LOW" (see the following table).
| Battery monitor mode LOW HIGH |
| Switch-off voltage at 12 V | 10.1 V 11.7 V |
| Restart-voltage at 12 V | 11.5 V 13.1 V |
| Switch-off voltage at 24 V | 21.5 V 24.6 V |
| Restart voltage at 24 V | 23.0 V 26.2 V |
▶ Slide the switch (fig. 1 4, page 3) to the appropriate setting in order to select the battery monitor mode.
▶ Slide the switch (fig. 1 4, page 3) to "OFF" in order to deactivate the battery monitor mode.
NOTE
When the cooler is supplied by the starter battery, select the battery monitor mode "HIGH". If the cooler is connected to a supply battery, the battery monitor mode "LOW" will suffice.
6.4 Opening the cooler
▶ TCX35 only: Unlock the cooling device (fig. 2, page 3).
▶Open the cooling device.
6.5 Switching on the cooling box (TCX07)
▶Place the coolbox on a firm base.
Connecting to 230 V\~
▶Connect the 230 V connection cable to the power adapter.
▶ Plug the other end of the 230 V connection cable into the socket at the cool box.
▶Connect the power adapter to a socket.
√The power adapter's LED glows green.
Connecting to 12 V=
NOTE
The plug's polarity cannot be reversed: it can only be inserted into the socket in one direction (fig. 4 1, page 4).
▶ Plug one end of the 12 V connection cable into the socket of the cool box.
▶ Connect the other end of the 12 V connection cable to the DC socket in your vehicle (fig. 5, page 4).
Switching on the cooling box
▶ Push the switch on the operating panel (fig. 4 3, page 4) into the "HEISS/HOT" position or the "KALT/COLD" position to switch the coolbox on.
√The cool box starts cooling/heating the interior:
Operating display Operating mode
Red (fig. 42, page 4) Heating
Green (fig. 4, page 4)
Cooling
6.6 Switching on the cooling box (TCX14, TCX21, TCX35)
NOTICE!
Take care that there are only objects or goods in the cooling device which may be cooled or heated to the selected temperature.
▶Place the cooling device on a firm base.
▶Connect the cooling device
- using the AC connection cable supplied (fig. 1 2, page 3) to an AC mains power socket or ...
- using the DC connection cable supplied (fig. 1 3, page 3) to the DC socket in the vehicle (fig. 5, page 4).
▶ Press the button "⏻" on the control panel to switch on the cooling device.
√The cooling device starts to cool or heat the interior space.
Operating display Operating mode
| red (fig. 3 2, page 3) | heating |
| blue (fig. 3 3, page 3) | cooling |
6.7 Switching between cooling and heating
TCX07
If you wish to switch between cooling and heating, push the switch on the operating panel (fig. 4 3, page 4) into the "HEISS/HOT" or "KALT/COLD" position.
√The red or green operating display lights up and the device begins cooling/heating.
▶ If you wish to end the cooling/heating process, push the switch on the operating panel (fig. 4 3, page 4) into the "AUS/OFF" position.
▶If you wish to switch off the device, pull out the connecting cable.
TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
▶ If you wish to switch between cooling and heating, press the button "HOT/COLD".
NOTE
The control unit of the cooling device has a memory function. It memorises the selected temperature range for each mode (cooling and heating). Thus the temperature range which was previously selected in the respective mode is set again with each switching on or switching over.
√The red or blue operating display lights up and the device starts to cool/heat.
▶ When you want to finish the cooling or heating process, press the button "⏻".
▶When you stop using the cooling device, disconnect it from the mains.
6.8 Selecting the temperature (TCX14, TCX21, TCX35)
The set temperature status display (fig. 3 5, page 3) indicates the selected temperature. With an increasing number of illuminated LEDs, the cooling or heating intensity also increases.
NOTE
The following temperature indications are subject to tolerances and are dependent on the measuring position.
Temperature at interior space center at approx. 25 °C ambient temperature:
| Status display(fig. 3 5, page 3) | Interior temperature |
| Cooling | 7 illuminated LEDs approx 1 °C (TCX14)approx 3 °C (TCX21, TCX35) |
| 1 illuminated LED approx 16 °C (ECO mode) |
| Heating | 7 illuminated LEDs approx 65 °C |
| 1 illuminated LED approx 48 °C |
To select the cool or heat temperature, press the "💡" button repeatedly until the desired number of LEDs are illuminated.
6.9 Removing the lid
You can remove the lid of the cooling device (fig. 6, page 4):
▶ Open the lid until it is at an approx. 30^ angle to the cooler.
▶Pull the lid forwards and lift it off diagonally.
7 Cleaning and servicing
WARNING! Electrocution hazard
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before you clean and service it.
NOTICE! Risk of damage
- Never clean the cooler under running water or in dish water.
- Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the cooler.
▶ Occasionally clean the device interior and exterior with a damp cloth.
▶ Make sure that the air inlet and outlet vents on the device are free of any dust and dirt, so that heat can be released and the device is not damaged.
8 D i s p o s a l
▶ 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.
9 Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Suggestion
| The cooling device does not function and the fan impeller which is visible from outside does not rotate. | There is no voltage present in the DC power socket in your vehicle. | The ignition must be switched on in most vehicles to apply current to the DC power socket. |
| The ignition is switched on and the cooling device does not work. | The DC power socket is dirty. This results in a poor electrical contact. | Clean the socket of the DC power socket with a non-metallic brush and a solvent, so that the middle contact pin is clean. If the plug of your cooling device becomes very warm in the DC power socket, either the DC power socket must be cleaned or the plug has not been assembled correctly. |
| The fuse of the connecting cable is burnt through. | Replace the fuse (fig. 7 1, page 5) of the DC plug with one of the same rating. |
| The vehicle fuse is burnt through. | Replace the vehicle fuse of the DC power socket (usually 15 A). (Observe the operating instructions in your motorcar for this). |
| Your cooling device does not cool satisfactorily and the fan impeller at the outside does not rotate. | The ventilator motor is defective. | The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service. |
| Your cooling device does not cool satisfactorily and the fan impeller at the outside rotates. | The ventilator motor for the inner ventilator is defective. | |
| The thermo-electric element is defective. | |
| The integrated power unit is defective. | |
10 Technical data
| TCX07 |
| Ref. no.: 9600025390 | 9600025391 |
| Input voltage: 12 V--- | 230 V~ (with power adapter) |
| Power input: | 38 W (12 V---)43 W (230 V~) |
| Interior temperature range- Cooling: max. 25 °C- Heating: max. 65 °C | below ambient temperature |
| Gross capacity: 7 l | |
| Weight: 2.8 kg (without power adapter) | |
| Inspection/Certificate: |  |
| TCX14 TCX21 | TCX35 | |
| Ref. no.: 9600013319 | 9600013929 | 96000133209600013930 | 96000133219600013931 |
| Input voltage: 12/24 V=220-240 V~ |
| Power input: | 46 W (12 V==)50 W (24 V==)64 W (230 V~) |
| 8.5 W(AC, ECO mode) | 8.8 W(AC, ECO mode) |
| Interior temperature range (7 to 1 LEDs)-Cooling: | 1°C to 16°C | 3°C to 16°C |
| (max. 27°C below ambient temperature) |
| Interior temperature range (7 to 1 LEDs)-Heating: 48 °C to 65°C |
| Category: Pantry | |
| Energy efficiency class: | A++ |
| Energy consumption: 74 kWh/annum | 77 kWh/annum |
| Gross capacity: | 14 l | 21 l | 35 l |
| Usable capacity: 13.5 l | 20 l | 33 l | |
| Climate class: | T |
| Ambient temperature: | +16 °C to +43 °C |
| Noise emission: | 41 dB(A) |
| Weight: | 5.8 kg | 7.3 kg | 10.6 kg |
| Inspection/Certificate: |  |
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