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USER MANUAL CoolFreeze CDF 36 DOMETIC

Technical diagram of a device with labeled parts, showing front and side views

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CDF18

1 234 TEMPERATURE BATTERY MONITOR ERROR POWER COLD FREEZE HIGH 0 LOW 12/24V DC 5

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CDF26, CDF36, CDF46

12/24V DC

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CDF26

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER ERROR -15°C + -

CDF36, CDF46 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER ERROR -15°C

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123 4 5 6

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Please read this operating 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 operating 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.

Contents

1 Explanation of symbols....5
2 Safety instructions....5
3 Scope of delivery ....7
4 Accessories....7
5 Intended use ....8
6 Function description....8
7 Operation 12
8 Cleaning and maintenance....18
9 Guarantee....18
10 Troubleshooting....19
11 Disposal....19
12 Technical data.... 20

1 Explanation of symbols

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.

2 Safety instructions

2.1 General safety

WARNING!

• 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.
• This cooling device can be used by children aged 8 years or over, as well as by persons with diminished physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge, providing they are supervised or have been taught how to use the cooling device safely and are aware of the resulting risks.

• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
  • Children must not play with the cooling device.

• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the cooling device.

• Always keep and use the cooling device out of the reach of children under the age of 8 years.
• Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with a flammable propellant in the cooling device.

CAUTION!

• Disconnect the cooling device from the power supply – before each cleaning and maintenance – after every use

- Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.

NOTICE!

• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply.
• Only connect the cooling device to a DC power supply in the vehicle with the DC cable.
  • Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
• Disconnect the cooling device and other power consuming devices from the battery before connecting a quick charging device.
• 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.

2.2 Operating the cooling device safely

CAUTION!

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

NOTICE!

- 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.).

• Danger of overheating!

Ensure at all times that there is sufficient ventilation so that the heat that arises during operation does not build up. Make sure that the cooling device is sufficiently far away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.

• Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.
  • Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.
  • Never immerse the cooling device in water.
• Protect the cooling device and the cable against heat and moisture.

3 S c o p e o f d

fig. 1, page 2, shows the scope of delivery.

Item Quantity Description

11 Compressor cooler
21 Connection cable for DC connection
-1 Operating manual

4 A c c e s s o r i

To operate the cooler using an AC power supply, we recommend using the following mains adapter.

Available as accessory (not included in scope of delivery):

• 220-240 V: CoolPower EPS100
• 110–240 V: CoolPower MPS35

5 Intended use

The compressor cooler is suitable for cooling and freezing foodstuffs. The compressor cooler is also suitable for use on boats.

The compressor cooler is designed to be operated from a 12 V--- or 24 V--- onboard socket of a vehicle (e.g. DC socket), boat or mobile home.

NOTE

To operate the device at the AC mains supply, we recommend using one of the following rectifiers:

• 220–240 V: CoolPower EPS100

• 110–240 V: CoolPower MPS35

CAUTION! Health hazard!

Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing the food or medicine you wish to cool.

6 Function description

The cooler can chill products, keep them cool as well as freeze them. A maintenance-free, CFC-free refrigerant circuit with compressor provides the cooling. The extra strong CFC-free insulation and powerful compressor ensure especially fast cooling.

The cooler is designed for mobile use.

When used on boats, the cooler can be withstand a short-term heel (inclination) of 30^ .

An integrated dual-stage (CDF18) / three-stage (CDF26, CDF36, CDF46) battery monitor prevents your vehicle battery from excessive discharging.

6.1 Operating and display elements

CDF18

Operating panel and connection socket (fig. 2, page 2):

Item Description Explanation

1 TEMPERATURE Temperature controller, cooling temperature at the end positions:
	COLD: +10 °C
	FREEZE: -18 °C
2 POWER Operating display
	LED is lit green: Device is switched on and ready for operation
	LED is lit yellow: Set temperature has been reached
3 ERROR LED flashes red: Switched on device is not ready for operation
4 BATTERY MONITOR	Switch-on device/battery monitor:
	0: Device is switched off
	HIGH: Device is switched on, battery monitor is in HIGH mode
	LOW: Device is switched on, battery monitor is in LOW mode
5 12/24V DC	Connection socket DC voltage supply

CDF26

Connection socket (fig. 3, page 2) and operating panel (fig. 4, page 2):

Item Description Explanation
1 ONOFF button	Switches the cooler on or off when the button is pressed for between one and two seconds
2 POWER Status indication
	LED lights up green: Compressor is on
	LED lights up orange: Compressor is off
	LED flashes orange: Display switched off automatically due to low battery voltage
3 ERROR LED flashes red: Device is switched on but not ready for operation
4 SET Selects the input mode
	Temperature setting
	Celsius or Fahrenheit display
	Set battery monitor
5 - Display, shows the information
	The first three digits of the four-digit display show the temperature, the fourth digit shows the temperature unit (°C or °F).
6 UP +	Press once to increase the value
7 DOWN -	Press once to decrease the value

CDF36, CDF46

Connection socket (fig. 3, page 2) and operating panel (fig. 5, page 3):

Item Description Explanation

1 ON/OFF button Switches the cooler on or off when the button is pressed for between one and two seconds
2 POWER Status indication
	LED lights up green: Compressor is on
	LED lights up orange: Compressor is off
	LED flashes orange: Display switched off automatically due to low battery voltage
3 ERROR LED flashes red: Device is switched on but not ready for operation
4 SET Selects the input mode
	Temperature setting
	Celsius or Fahrenheit display
	Set battery monitor
5 -	Display, shows the information
	The first three digits of the four-digit display show the temperature, the fourth digit shows the temperature unit (°C or °F).
6 ADJUST Press once to increase the value
	Press once to decrease the value

7 O p e r a t i o n

7.1 Before initial use

NOTE

Before starting your new cooler 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 18).

7.2 Energy saving tips

• Choose a well ventilated installation location which is protected against direct sunlight.
• 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.
  • Defrost the cooler once a layer of ice forms.
• Avoid unnecessary low temperatures.

7.3 Connecting the cooler

WARNING!

• Connect the device with the supplied DC cable only.
• Do not modify the DC cable. Modifying the DC cable may cause safety risks.
  • The DC cable must always be protected by 8 A fuse.

NOTICE! Danger of damaging the device!

Disconnect the cooler and other consumer units from the battery before you connect the battery to a quick charging device.

Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.

▶ Plug the 12/24-V connection cable (fig. 1 2, page 2) into the DC voltage socket and also into the cigarette lighter or a 12 V or 24 V socket.

7.4 Using the battery monitor

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 levels "LOW" and "MED" (see the following table).

CDF18

Battery monitor mode LOW HIGH
Switch-off voltage at 12 V	10,2 V ± 0,3 V	11,2 V ± 0,3 V
Restart voltage at 12 V	11,2 V ± 0,3 V	12,2 V ± 0,3 V
Switch-off voltage at 24 V	22,0 V ± 0,3 V	23,9 V ± 0,3 V
Restart voltage at 24 V	23,3 V ± 0,3 V	25,1 V ± 0,3 V

CDF26, CDF36, CDF46

Battery monitor mode LOW MED HIGH
Switch-off voltage at 12 V	10,1	V	11,4	V
Restart voltage at 12 V	11,1	V	12,2	V
Switch-off voltage at 24 V	21,5	V	24,1	V
Restart voltage at 24 V	23,0V	25,3V	26,2V

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.

If you wish to operate the cooler from the AC mains, set the battery monitor to the "LOW" position.

CDF26: Setting the battery monitor mode

This is how to select the battery monitor mode:

▶Switch on the cooler.
▶Press the "SET" button three times.
▶ Use the "+" and "-" buttons to select the battery monitor mode.
√ The selected mode then appears in the display for a few seconds. The display flashes several times before it returns to the current temperature.

CDF36, CDF46: Setting the battery monitor mode

This is how to select the battery monitor mode:

▶Switch on the cooler.
▶Press the "SET" button three times.
▶ Use the "ADJUST" button to select the battery monitor mode.

7.5 Using the cooler

NOTICE! Danger of overheating!

Ensure at all times that there is sufficient ventilation so that the heat that generated during operation can dissipate. Ensure that the ventilation slots are not covered. Make sure that the device is sufficiently far away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.

▶Place the cooler on a firm foundation.

Make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered and that the heated air can dissipate.

▶ Close the cooler, see chapter "Connecting the cooler" on page 12.

NOTICE! Danger from excessively low temperature!

Ensure that the only those objects are placed in the cooler that are intended to be cooled at the selected temperature.

Locking the cooler

▶Close the lid.
▶ Press the lock (fig. 6 1, page 3) down, until it latches in place audibly.

CDF18: Switching on the cooler

▶Slide the sliding switch "BATTERY MONITOR" to HIGH if you wish to operate from a starter battery or to "LOW" if you want to operate from a supply battery.
√The "POWER" LED is lit green.
√The cooler starts cooling the interior.
▶Set the cooling temperature with the temperature controller "TEMPERATURE".
√ When the cooling temperature has been reached, the "POWER" LED is lit yellow.

CDF26, CDF36, CDF46: Switching on the cooler

▶Press the "ON/OFF" button for three seconds.
√The "POWER" LED is lit green.
√The display switches on and shows the current cooling temperature.
√The cooler starts cooling the interior.

CDF18: Switching off the cooler

▶ Empty the cooler.
▶ To Switch the cooler off: Slide the sliding switch "BATTERY MONITOR" to "0":
▶ Pull out the connection cable.

If you do not want to use the cooler for a longer period of time:

▶Leave the cover slightly open. This prevents odour build-up.

CDF26, CDF36, CDF46: Switching off the cooler

▶ Empty the cooler.
▶Switch the cooler off.
▶Unplug the connection cable.

If you do not want to use the cooler for a longer period of time:

Leave the lid slightly open. This prevents build-up of odours.

7.6 Setting the temperature

CDF26

▶Press the "SET" button once.
▶ Use the "+" and "-" buttons to set the cooling temperature.
√ The set cooling temperature then appears in the display for a few seconds. The display flashes several times before it returns to the current temperature.

CDF36, CDF46

▶Press the "SET" button once.
▶Use the "ADJUST" button to set the cooling temperature.
√ The set cooling temperature then appears in the display for a few seconds. The display flashes several times before it returns to the current temperature.

7.7 Selecting the temperature unit

CDF26

You can switch the temperature display between Celsius and Fahrenheit. To do this, proceed as follows:

▶Switch on the cooler.
▶Press the "SET" button twice.
▶ Use the "+" and "-" buttons to set the cooling temperature.
√ The set temperature unit then appears in the display for a few seconds. The display flashes several times before it returns to the current temperature.

CDF36, CDF46

You can switch the temperature display between Celsius and Fahrenheit. To do this, proceed as follows:

▶Switch on the cooler.
▶Press the "SET" button twice.
▶Use the "ADJUST" button to set the Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature unit.

7.8 Defrosting the cooler

Humidity can form frost in the interior of the cooling device or on the vaporiser. This reduces the cooling capacity. Defrost the device in good time to avoid this.

NOTICE! Danger of damaging the device!

Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects which have frozen in place.

To defrost the cooler, proceed as follows:

▶Take out the contents of the cooling device.
▶If necessary, place them in another cooling device to keep them cool.
▶Switch off the device.
▶Leave the cover open.
▶Wipe off the defrosted water.

7.9 Replacing the plug fuse (12/24 V)

▶ Pull the adapter sleeve (fig. 7 4, page 3) off of the plug.
▶ Unscrew the screw (fig. 7 5, page 3) out of the upper half of the housing (fig. 7 1, page 3).
▶ Carefully raise the upper half of the housing from the lower (fig. 7 6, page 3) half.
▶ Take out the contact pin (fig. 7 3, page 3).
▶ Replace the defective fuse (fig. 7 2, page 3) with a new one that has the same rating (8A 32V).
▶Re-assemble the plug in the reverse order.

7.10 Replacing the light bulb (CDF26, CDF36, CDF46)

▶ Press the switch pin (fig. 8 2, page 3) downwards so that the transparent part (fig. 8 1, page 3) of the lamp can be removed at the front.
▶Replace the light bulb.
▶Press the lamp back into the housing.

8 Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING!

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.

9 G u a r a n t e €

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 Troubleshooting

Fault Possible cause Suggested remedy

Device does not function, LED does not glow.	No voltage is flowing from the DC power socket in your vehicle.	The ignition must be switched on in most vehicles to supply current to the DC power socket.
	No voltage present in the AC voltage socket.	Try using another plug socket.
The device does not cool (plug is inserted, POWER LED is lit).	Defective compressor. This can only be repaired by an authorised repair centre.
The device does not cool (plug is inserted, ERROR LED flashes).	Battery voltage is too low.	Test the battery and charge it as needed.
When operating from the DC power socket: The ignition is on and the device is not working and the LED is not lit.Pull the plug out of the socket and make the following checks.	The DC socket is dirty.This results in a poor electrical contact.	If the plug of your cooler becomes very warm in the DC socket, either the socket must be cleaned or the plug has not been assembled correctly.
	The fuse of the 12/24 V plug has blown.	Replace the fuse in the 12 V plug, see chapter "Replacing the plug fuse (12/24 V)" on page 17.
	The vehicle fuse has blown.	Replace the vehicle's 12/24 V socket fuse (usually 15 A). Please refer to your vehicle's operating manual.
ERROR LED flashes for longer than 2 minutes, as follows: 3 flashes, pause, 3 flashes, pause, ...	Defective device. This can only be repaired by an authorised repair centre.

11 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.

12 Technical data

	CDF18 CDF26
Ref. no.: 9600000460 9600000601
Contains: 18 | 21 I
Voltage: 12/24 V---
Rated current12 V---:24 V---:	31.9 A	2.5 A
Cooling capacity:	+10 °C to -18 °C
Climate class:	N or T
Ambient temperature:	+16 °C - +43 °C
Refrigerant quantity:	32 g	35 g
CO2 equivalent:	0.046 t	0.050 t
Global warming potential (GWP):	1430
Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm:	465 x 414 x 300	550 x 425 x 260
Weight:	9.5 kg	12.7 kg
Tests/Certification:
	CDF36 CDF46
Ref. no.: 9600005344 9600005346
Contains: 31 | 39 |
Voltage: 12/24 V---
Rated current
12 V---: 5.0	A	5.0
24 V---: 2.5	A	2.5
Cooling capacity: +10 °C to -15 °C
Climate class: N or T
Ambient temperature: +16 °C - +43 °C
Refrigerant quantity:	38 g	42 g
CO2 equivalent:	0.054 t	0.060 t
Global warming potential (GWP):	1430
Dimensions (WxHxD) in mm:	560 x 380 x 340	560 x 475 x 340
Weight:	12.5 kg	13.7 kg
Tests/Certification:

NOTE

At ambient temperatures above 32 °C ( 90 °F ) the minimum temperature cannot be achieved.

The coolant circuit contains R134a.

Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases

Hermetically sealed equipment

CDF26, CDF36, CDF46: Ligar a geleira

CDF26, CDF36, CDF46: Desligar a geleira

▶Esvazie a geleira.

• Fare for overoppheting!

PASS PÅ! Fare for overoppheting!

CDF26, CDF36, CDF46: Koble inn kjøleboksen

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