TropiCool TC 35FL - Refrigerator DOMETIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Thermoelectric Cooler
Brand	Dometic
Model	TropiCool TC 35FL
Gross Capacity	35 liters
Net Capacity	33 liters
Weight	10 kg
Power Supply	12/24 V DC and 220-240 V AC
Power Consumption (12 V)	46 W
Power Consumption (24 V)	50 W
Power Consumption (230 V)	64 W
ECO Mode Consumption (AC)	8.5 W
Cooling Temperature Range	Approximately 1 °C to 16 °C (depending on setting)
Heating Temperature Range	Approximately 50 °C to 65 °C
Main Functions	Cool and heat, ECO mode, automatic AC/DC switching
Cooling Technology	Wear-free Peltier system with fan
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a damp cloth; do not immerse in water
Safety	5 A fuse on cable, reverse polarity protection, automatic shut-off on low battery voltage
Spare Parts and Repairability	Repairs only by authorized after-sales service
General Information	Mobile use (camping, travel); climate class T (16-43 °C)

Frequently Asked Questions - TropiCool TC 35FL DOMETIC

How to start the TropiCool TC 35FL cooler?

Connect the device to a power source (12/24 V DC or 220-240 V AC) using the supplied cable, then press the ON/OFF button on the control panel. The blue indicator indicates cooling mode, red indicates heating mode.

How to switch between cooling and heating mode?

Press the HOT/COLD button on the control panel. The cooler switches between cooling and heating. The previously selected temperature for each mode is memorized.

How to set the desired temperature?

Use the Temp button to cycle through temperature levels. On the display, one illuminated LED corresponds to a higher temperature (approx. 16 °C in cooling mode, 50 °C in heating mode) and seven LEDs to a lower temperature (approx. 1 °C in cooling, 65 °C in heating).

Can I use the cooler in a car?

Yes, it is designed for mobile use. Plug it into the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket (12/24 V). Ensure the ignition is on if necessary. To avoid draining the battery, disconnect or turn off the device when the engine is off.

What does ECO mode mean?

The ECO mode allows reduced energy consumption (approx. 8.5 W on mains) by limiting the cooling power. It is activated by selecting the highest temperature (one LED lit) in cooling mode.

How to clean the cooler?

Disconnect the device. Clean the inside and outside with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products and never immerse the device in water. Ensure the ventilation openings are clear.

What to do if the cooler does not work?

Check that the socket is powered (ignition on in the vehicle). Check the fuse on the power cable (5 A) and the vehicle's fuse (15 A). If the external fan blade does not turn, the motor or Peltier element may be defective: contact after-sales service.

Can I store medicines in the cooler?

Yes, but first check that the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for the temperature requirements of the medicines. The cooler can cool down to approximately 1 °C.

How to save energy with the cooler?

Place the device in a well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Use ECO mode. Let hot foods cool before storing. Open the cooler as little as possible and not longer than necessary.

What accessories are included?

The delivery includes the cooler, a 220-240 V AC connection cable, a 12/24 V DC connection cable, and an instruction manual.

USER MANUAL TropiCool TC 35FL DOMETIC

TropiCool TC14FL-AC, TC21FL-AC, TC35FL-AC

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.

List of contents

1 Explanation of symbols 16
2 Safety notes 17
3 Scope of delivery 19
4 Use as intended 19
5 Technical description 20
6 Operation 20
7 Cleaning and servicing. 23
8 Disposal 23
9 Troubleshooting 24
10 Technical data 25

1 Explanation of symbols

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.

2 Safety notes

2.1 General safety

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

DANGER!

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

WARNING!

• 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 (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capacities or whose lack of experience or knowledge prevent them from using this product safely should not operate it without the supervision or instruction of a responsible person.
• 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.

• Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with propellants in the device.

CAUTION!

• Disconnect the device from the mains

• before each cleaning and maintenance

• after every use

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

NOTICE!

• Only connect the device as follows:
• With the DC cable to a DC plug socket in the vehicle (e. g. cigarette lighter)
• Or with the 230 V connection cable to the 230 V AC mains supply
• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply.
• The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic materials or materials containing solvents.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
• If the cooler is connected to the DC socket: Disconnect the cooler and other power consuming devices from the battery before connecting the quick charging device.
• If the cooler is connected to the DC socket: Disconnect the cooler or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise, you may discharge the battery.

2.2 Operating the device safely

DANGER!

• Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. This especially applies when operating the device with an AC mains power supply.

CAUTION!

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

NOTICE!

• Do not use electrical devices inside the cooler unless they are recommended by the manufacturer for the purpose.
• Do not place the 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 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 device in water.
• Protect the device and the cable against heat and moisture.

3 Scope of delivery

Refrigerator
- Connection cable for 220-240 V~
- Connection cable for 12/24 V=
- Instruction manual

Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to the scope of delivery.

4 Use as intended

The refrigerator can be used to cool and keep foodstuffs warm. The device can be also used for camping purposes.

If you want to cool medicine, check please if the cooling capacity of the device corresponds to the requirements of the respective pharmaceuticals.

All materials processed in the refrigerator are safe for foodstuffs.

5 Technical description

The cooling box is suitable for mobile use. It can cool goods up to max. 30^ under ambient temperature (thermostatic switch-off with approx. +1^ ) or keep them cool or warm them up to max. 65^ or keep them warm.

If the device has reached the set temperature range, then it will automatically switch over to the energy save mode. In this mode only the energy is consumed which is required to reach the temperature inside the box.

The cooling is a wear-free thermo-electric cooler with heat removal through a ventilator.

The cooling box is equipped with an automatic priority circuit. Thus it is ensured that with simultaneous connection to the alternating current circuit and to a 12/24-V-battery, the alternating current circuit will be used.

6 Operation

NOTE

Before you put the new refrigerator into operation, you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (see also chapter "Cleaning and servicing" on page 23).

6.1 Tips to save energy

NOTE

A ventilator in the interior space of the cooling box 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 box, this is equipped with a switch which turns off the ventilator as soon as the lid is opened.

• Choose a well ventilated installation location which is protected against direct sunlight.
• If you want to set an increased energy efficiency and a limited cooling capacity for the cooler unit, use the cooler's ECO mode.
• Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the device to keep cool.
• Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
• Do not leave the cooler unit open for longer than necessary.

6.2 TC35FL-AC: Opening the cooler

The TC35FL-AC cooler must be unlocked for opening (fig. 4, page 3).

6.3 Switch on the cooling box

NOTICE!

Take care that there are only objects or goods in the cooling box which may be cooled or heated to the selected temperature.

Place the cooling box on a stable base.

NOTE

The plug is safe against wrong polarity: You can plug it only in one direction into the (fig. 3, page 3) socket.

Connect the cooling box

• with the connecting cable contained in the scope of delivery to a 220-240 V socket or...
• with the supplied connecting cable to the 12/24 V socket in the vehicle (fig. 3, page 3).

Press the button "ON/OFF" at the control panel (fig. 2 A, page 3) to switch on the cooling box.
✓The cooling box starts to cool or heat the interior space.

Operating display Operating mode

red (fig. 2 B, page 3)

heating

blue (fig. 2 C, page 3) cooling

6.4 Switch over between cooling and heating

If you want to switch over between cooling and heating, press the button "HOT/COLD" (fig. 2 D, page 3).

NOTE

The control unit of the cooling box has a memory function. It memorises the selected temperature range for each mode (cooling and heating). Thus the temperature range which is previously selected in the 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 "ON/OFF" (fig. 2 A, page 3).
When you stop using the cooler, disconnect it from the mains.

6.5 Select temperature

The status display of the temperature (fig. 2 F, page 3) indicates the selected temperature range. With an increasing number of illuminating LEDs, the intensity of the temperature range also increases.

NOTE

The following temperature indications are subject to tolerances and are dependent on the measuring position.

Interior space-temperature at approx. 25^ ambient temperature:

	Status display Temperature range
Cooling	seven illuminating LEDs approx 1 °C in the interior space
	an illuminating LED approx 16 °C in the interior space (ECO mode)
Heating	seven illuminating LEDs approx 65 °C in the interior space
	an illuminating LED approx 50 °C in the interior space

If you want to select the temperature to cool/heat, press the button "Temp" (fig. 2 F, page 3), until the requested temperature range is reached.

6.6 Connect to the cigarette lighter

NOTE

When you connect the cooling box to the cigarette lighter of your vehicle (fig. 3, page 3), observe that you have to turn on the ignition, if necessary, so that the device is supplied with current.

6.7 Removing the lid

You can remove the lid of the cooler (fig. 5, page 4):

Open the lid until it is at a ca. 30^ angle to the cooler.
Pull the lid forwards and lift it off diagonally.

7 Cleaning and servicing

WARNING!

Always disconnect the device from the mains 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 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.

9 Troubleshooting

Fault Possible cause Suggestion

Your box does not func- tion and the fan impeller which is visible from outside does not rotate.	The cigarette lighter in your vehicle does not conduct any voltage.	In the most vehicles, the ignition switch must be switched on, so that the cigarette lighter has voltage.
The ignition is switched on and the box does not work. Disconnect the plug immediately from the socket and execute the following checks.	The socket of the ciga- rette lighter is dirty. This results in a poor electrical contact.	Clean the socket of the cigarette lighter with a non-metallic brush and a solvent, so that the middle contact pin is clean. If your cooling box plug becomes very warm in the cigarette lighter box, either the socket must be cleaned or the plug is possibly not correctly assembled.
	The fuse of the con- necting cable is burnt through.	Replace the fuse of the connecting cable (5 A).
	The vehicle fuse is burnt through.	Replace the vehicle fuse of the cigarette lighter (usually 15 A). (Observe the operat- ing instructions in your motorcar for this).
Your box 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 box does not cool satisfactorily and the fan impeller at the outside does not rotate.	The ventilator motor for the inner ventilator is defective.	The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service.
	The thermo-electric element is defective.
	The integrated power unit is defective.	The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service.

10 Technical data

	TC14FL-AC TC21FL-AC TC35FL-L-AC
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)
Temperature range:	Cooling: up to approx. 1 °C interior space-temperature (up to 30 °C under ambient temperature) Heating: up to approx. 65 °C interior space-temperature
Category: 10 (other compartment)		10 (other compartment)	10 (other compartment)
Energy efficiency class: A++ A++ A++
Energy consumption: 74 kWh/annum 77 kWh/annum 77 kWh/annum
Gross capacity: 14 | 21 | 35 I
Usable capacity:	14 | 20 | 33 I
Climate class:	T	T	T
Ambient temperature:	+16 °C- +43 °C	+16 °C- +43 °C	+16 °C- +43 °C
Noise emission:	41 dB(A)	41 dB(A)	41 dB(A)
Weight:	5,5 kg	7 kg	10 kg
Inspection/Certificate:	CE e 4 GS TÜV Sichwer	e 4	e 4

5 Description technique

Rd (fig. 2 B, side 3)

Opvarmning

Blà (fig. 2 C, side 3)

Afkøling

6.1 Tips for energisparing

MERK

Rd (fig. 2 B, side 3)

Varme

Blå (fig. 2 C, side 3) Kjøle

Cervená (obr. B, strane 3)

Ohrievanie

Modra (obr. 2 C, strane 3)

Chladenie

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