Fridgemaster FM15 - Refrigerator WAECO - Free user manual and instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - Fridgemaster FM15 WAECO

USER MANUAL Fridgemaster FM15 WAECO

• Never touch uninsulated cables with bare hands. This applies especially to handling AC cables. Danger!
• Always ensure that your refrigerator is disconnected from the battery before using a high-speed battery charger!
• Always ensure that the correct voltage is applied to the refrigerator. The voltage is stated on the refrigerator or cooling unit's data plate.
• Always be aware that batteries contain corrosive acid and therefore should be treated with extreme care.
• The cooling device is not appropriate for transporting corrosive or solvent-comprising substances.
• Never obstruct vents to the heat exchanger.
• Never use abrasive or solvent based materials when cleaning the evaporator.
• When your refrigerator or cooling device comes to the end of its working life, it should be disposed of by a specialist to ensure that it does not contaminate the environment.
• Prevent water spillage on the top of the unit.
• Do not fill the compartment with any liquid or ice.

Safety indications in the text are marked with this symbol:

General

Application and operative range

Your cooler is designed to refrigerate your food or to keep it warm. The cool box is also fit for use on camping trips. If you wish to refrigerate medicines, first check if the refrigerator's cooling capacity meets the demands of the respective remedies. All materials, which have been used in the manufacture of these appliances, are generally recognized as fit for purpose.

Installation

After unpacking the device check that no parts are missing.

Place the cooling device in a dry place which is protected against splashing water. The cool box may not be used in the open air and may not be exposed to rain.

It should not be placed directly adjacent to sources of heat such as heating, gas oven, hot-water pipes or under the blazing sun.

The cooling device must be installed in such a way that the air which is warmed up can escape without problems. Keep the cooler at least 10cm away from the wall for better ventilation.

Only valid for Fridgemaster AC/DC

The cool box is equipped with two connections for connecting to the 12V mains = DC-net and the 100 - 240V AC net.

Instruction for use

Your cooling device can be operated with 12V DC. Prior to connection check whether the voltage indication on the rating plate is in accordance with the battery voltage.

Connect your cooling device using the supplied DC cord to plug in the cigarette lighter socket of your car, boat or caravan as shown in the diagram below.

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Note: High-speed battery chargers may only be connected to the battery after the cooling device and all other consumers have been disconnected from the battery.

Overvoltage could cause damage to the electronic of the units.

Operation from the mains

Fridgemaster DC

In case you want to operate the cool box indoors from the AC mains, please use the MOBITRONIC approved AC/DC adapter.

Fridgemaster AC/DC

Your cool box is equipped with an integrated multi voltage power supply AC and can be connected directly to the alternating current. The integrated power supply is equipped with an automatic switchover to mains supply when the unit is connected to, although the DC cable still is connected. This is why the socket should be installed close to the unit and be easily accessible.

After the safety device has been triggered parts of the equipment may be under voltage.

Cleaning

Your cooling device will be delivered cleaned from the factory - you nevertheless should clean prior to initial use. Take a cloth which has been slightly moistened with lukewarm water. Pay attention that no water drops into the seals and possibly damages the electronics. Dry off the cooling device with a cloth after cleaning. Clean the device periodically and as soon as it is dirty.

Attention: Never use solvents or agents with sand or acid parts for cleaning the cooling tank. Never use brushes, graters or hard and sharp tools.

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Putting into Operation

Switch the cool box on by pushing the foil button "power". The cool box is steadily running in cooling mode. Switchover from cooling mode to heating mode is done by foil button "cold" and "hot". The actual mode is shown by the integrated LEDs, green stands for cooling mode and red for heating mode.

Putting out of service

If you wish to cut out the cooling device for a longer period, remove the plug from the AC line or disconnect the cooling device cable from the battery. Clean the cooling device and leave the door slightly open to prevent the formation of mold.

Fault Detection

Problem 1: Your box does not function and the fan wheel visible from the outside is not turning.

A: It is possible that the cigarette lighter in your vehicle is not receiving any current. In most vehicles, the ignition has to be switched on for the cigarette lighter to be supplied with current.
B: Ignition is switched on, but the box is not functioning. Immediately remove the plug from the socket and check the following:
1. Cigarette lighter mounting: If used frequently, this mounting can become clogged with burnt tobacco. This results in a bad electrical contact. Clean it by using a non-metal brush and solvent until the middle contact pin looks clean. If the plug of your cool box gets very warm in the cigarette lighter mounting, then either the mounting must be cleaned or the plug may not have been correctly assembled.
2. Fuse in the connecting plug: The plug of your connection cable is fitted with a fuse (5 A) for safety reasons. Check whether the fuse has been blown.
3. Vehicle fuse: A fuse (normally 15 A) is fitted for the cigarette lighter of your vehicle. Check whether the fuse has been blown.

Problem 2: Your box does not cool satisfactorily and the outside fan wheel is not turning. The fan motor is probably defective. Repair may only be carried out by an authorised service dealer.

Problem 3: Your box does not cool but the outside fan wheel is turning. The Peltier unit is probably defective. Repair may only be carried out by an authorized service dealer.

Problem 4: Fridgemaster AC/DC

Your box does not cool in AC operation. The integrated power supply is probably defective. Repair may only be carried out by an authorised service dealer.

Problem 5: Only for Fridgemaster with optional internal lamp

The internal lamp does not function. The bulb is probably defective. Repair may only be carried out by an authorized service dealer.

Tips for energy saving

• Mount the refrigerator in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Always allow food to cool before storing in the refrigerator.
• Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary!
• Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary!

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Technical data

Voltage: 12 V DC or

12 V DC/230 V AC or

12 V DC/240 V AC

DC connection for cigarette lighter

Power Consumption: DC: 30 W (cold mode)/24 W (hot mode) — FM-05

AC: 45 W (cold mode)/37 W (hot mode) — FM-05

DC: 48 W (cold mode)/38 W (hot mode) — FM-15

AC: 70 W (cold mode)/58 W (hot mode) — FM-15

Cooling capacity: max. 20^ below ambient temperature

+5^ (set point thermostat)

Heating capacity: +65^ C (set point thermostat)

Cooling unit: thermoelectric elements

Insulation: ISOFOAM Polyurethane foam (CFC-free)

12 V DC/230 V AC of
12 V DC/240 V AC

Zentrale/Headquarters

D WAECO International GmbH D-48282 Emsdetten Hollefeldstraße 63 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]

Europa/Europe

A WAECO Handels-Ges. mbH · A-2483 Ebreichsdorf · Fischagasse 44 Tel. +43 - 2254 / 720310 Fax +43 - 2254 / 720319
CH WAECO (Schweiz) AG CH-8153 Rumlang (Zurich) Riedackerstrasse 7a Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
DK WAECO Danmark A/S · DK-6640 Lunderskov · Tvergej 2 · Tel. [phone] · Fax +45 - 75 58 63 07
E WAECO Iberica S.A. E-08340 Vilassar de Mar (Barcelona) Torrent de Ca L'Amat, 85 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
FWAECO Distribution SARL - F-60230 Chambly - BP 59 - Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
FIN WAECO Finland OY·FIN-00880 Helsinki·Pulttitie 17·Tel. [phone]·Fax [phone]
I WAECO Italcold SRL · I-61015 Novafeltria · Zona Industriale Sartiano, 298/9 · Tel. [phone] · Fax +39 - 05 41/920237
N WAECO Norge AS · N-3208 Sandefjord · Leif Weldingsvei 16 · Tel. +47 - 33 42 84 50 · Fax +47 - 33 42 84 59
NL WAECO Benelux B.V. NL-4700 BL Roosendaal Postbus 1461 Ettenseweg 60 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
S WAECO Svenska AB · S-42131 Västra Frölunda (Göteborg) · Gustaf Melins gata 7 · Tel. [phone] · Fax [phone]
UK WAECO UK Ltd. UK-Broadmayne - Dorset DT2 8LY - Unit G1 - Roman Hill Business Park - Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]