MD 13111 - Refrigerator MEDION - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MD 13111 MEDION

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1. Information about this user manual 104
   1.1.Explanation of symbols 104
2. Proper use 105
3. Safety instructions
   3.1. Handling the appliance 107
4. Package contents
   5.Appliance overview 106
   6.Preparing the cool box 111
   6.1. Connecting the cool box to an earthed socket 111
   6.2. Connecting the cool box to an on-board socket 111
5. Charging external device via USB 111
6. Using the cool box 112
7. Changing the temperature unit 112
8. Resetting the cool box 112
9. Tips for saving energy 112
10. Battery protection during operation via on-board socket 113
11. Transporting the cool box 113
12. Cleaning and maintenance 114
    14.1. Replacing transport wheels 114
    14.2. Replacing telescopic handle 115
13. Troubleshooting 116
14. Longer periods without use 118
15. Disposal 119
16. Technical specifications 120
    18.1. Product data sheet 120
17. EU declaration of conformity 120
18. Spare parts 120
19. Service information 121
20. Legal Notice 121

1. Information about this user manual

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using this appliance.

Please read the safety instructions and the user manual carefully before using the appliance for the first time. Note the warnings on the appliance and in the user manual.

Always keep the user manual close to hand. If you sell the appliance or give it away, please ensure that you also pass on this user manual. It is an essential component of the product.

1.1. Explanation of symbols

If a block of text is marked with one of the warning symbols listed below, the hazard described in that text must be avoided to prevent the potential consequences described there from occurring.

DANGER!

Warning: risk of fatal injury!

WARNING!

Warning: risk of electric shock!

WARNING!

Warning: risk of possible fatal injury and/or serious irreversible injuries!

CAUTION!

Warning: risk of minor and/or moderate injuries!

NOTICE!

Follow these instructions to prevent damage to the appliance!

More detailed information about using the appliance!

Follow the instructions in the user manual!

Symbol for protection class II electrical appliances

Symbol for direct current (DC)

Symbol for alternating current (AC)

Switched-mode electrical power supply

Transformer - short circuit-proof

Energy efficiency level VI

Indoor use

IP20

The mains adapter is protected:

• against access to hazardous parts by fingers.

• against intrusion of solid foreign objects with a diameter of 12.5mm or larger.

The mains adapter is not waterproof

2. Proper use

This appliance is intended for cooling foods and drink bottles.

The appliance is suitable for camping and private use. However, it is not designed for use in areas similar to domestic settings, such as:

• Staff kitchens in shops, offices and other workplaces
  In agriculture and by guests in hotels, motels and other types of accommodation
• Bed-and-breakfast establishments
• Catering establishments and wholesale use

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages if the appliance is used for purposes other than cooling foods and drink bottles. Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use:

Do not modify the appliance without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment that we have not approved or supplied.
Only use replacement parts or accessories that we have supplied or approved.
Comply with all the information in this user manual, especially the safety instructions. Any other use is considered improper and can cause personal injury or property damage.

3. Safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

This appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older, and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or with a lack of experience and/or knowledge, but only with proper supervision, or if they have been told how to use the appliance safely, and have understood the risks involved if they use it improperly.
Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
Children between the ages of 3 and 8 are allowed to load and remove items from refrigerating appliances.
- Keep children and pets away from the interior cooling area. If the cool box lid falls shut, there is a risk of suffocation.

WARNING! Risk of electric shock!

There is a risk of electric shock due to live parts.

• Only connect the cool box to a properly installed, earthed socket, on-board socket with mains voltage as per the type plate. The appliance can be connected to a mains voltage range of 100 - 240 ~V , to a 12 ~V / 24 ~V = -board socket of your car, boat or campervan. Never use these connections simultaneously.
  The socket must be easily accessible so that you can unplug the appliance from the mains quickly if necessary.
  Only use the mains adapter/ mains cable with 12 V/24 V universal plug supplied with the appliance.
  WARNING! Ensure the mains cable used does not become a tripping hazard.
  Use extension cables with a maximum length of 3m and a cross-section of at least 1.5mm^2

WARNING! Do not allow the mains cable used to become trapped or damaged during installation.
WARNING! Do not place portable power strips or power supplies in the immediate vicinity of the appliance.
To avoid fires and short-circuits, never open the lid housing or insert objects into the vents.
Place the cool box in a location that is protected from the effects of weather such as wind, rain, splashing or dripping water.
If there is damage to the mains connection cable on this appliance, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service department or another suitably qualified person. This is necessary to avoid hazards.
If the mains adapter is damaged, the mains adapter must be scrapped and replaced with a mains adapter of the same type.

Always unplug the appliance from the socket before cleaning or servicing.
- Do not allow the mains cable to come into contact with hot or sharp-edged objects.
- Do not use if the appliance or the mains cable is visibly damaged or if the appliance has been dropped.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids, hold it under running water or use it in damp environments, as this may result in an electric shock.
Unplug the appliance from the socket:
- when you are cleaning the appliance
- if the appliance is damp or wet
- when the appliance is unattended
- when you are no longer using the appliance
- Do not use the cool box on a damp or wet surface.
- Never touch the appliance or the mains cable with damp or wet hands.

3.1. Handling the appliance

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WARNING! Make sure that the vents are not blocked. FR
To ensure good ventilation of the cool box, make sure that the cool box is at least 15 cm away from other objects on each side. ES IT
- Do not expose the appli- ENance to extreme conditions. Avoid:

• high humidity or wetness (to prevent condensation in the cool box)
• extremely high or low temperatures
  direct sunlight
• other sources of heat (heating, gas ovens etc.)

• naked flames.

• Do not store any explosive materials, e.g. aerosol containers containing propellant gas, in the appliance.

• Do not fill the cool box with unpacked ice or liquids.
  If the lid is left open for a long time, this can cause the temperature inside the cool box to increase significantly.

Regularly clean surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems. The
If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, pull the mains plug out of the socket and clean the appliance, leaving the cool box lid open to avoid unpleasant odours and to prevent mould from forming.

WARNING! Do not operate electrical appliances inside the cool box that do not conform to the design recommended by the manufacturer.

• Never use the appliance in an environment without an adequate supply of fresh air. If you are using the appliance in the car, switch on the car ventilation.
• Do not touch the inner walls of the interior cooling area or frozen food with your hands. Do not put frozen ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth immediately after taking them out. Cold burns are possible.

WARNING!

Risk of fire!

There are flammable liquids in the coolant circuit and the compressor.

Avoid naked flames and ignition sources when using, maintaining and disposing of the appliance.

4. Package contents

DANGER!

Risk of choking and suffocation!

There is a risk of choking and suffocation due to swallowing or inhaling small parts or plastic wrap.

Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children.
- Keep all packaging materials used (bag, pieces of polystyrene etc.) out of the reach of children.
Do not allow children to play with the packaging material.

• Remove the product from the packaging and remove all packaging materials.
• Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included and in perfect condition. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact us within 14 days of purchase.

The following items are supplied with your product:

Cool box
- Mains cable with 12 V/24 V universal plug, 12 V/24 V=
- Mains adapter, 100 - 240 V~
- Mains cable with mains plug, 100 - 240 V
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5. Appliance overview

Fig. 1 - Front view with the lid open

1. Cool box lid
2. Control elements/display field
3. Power socket
4. Side carry handles, right/left
5. Vents
6. Recessed grip for opening the cool box lid
7. Interior cooling area
8. Drainage outlet for condensation (not shown, at the bottom of the interior cooling area)

Fig. 2 - Rear view

1. Telescopic handle
2. Drinks holder
3. Transport rollers
4. Vents

Fig. 3 - Accessories

1. Mains cable with 12/24 V universal plug, 12 V/24 V = -
2. Mains adapter, 100 - 240 V~
3. Mains cable with mains plug, 100-240 V~

Fig. 4 - Control panel/display field

1. Voltage display
2. Temperature display/errordocodelay
3. Temperature unit
4. Battery protection function H (High)
5. Battery protection function M (Middle)
6. Battery protection function L (Low)
7. Power mode display MAX/ECO
8. USB A charging port, 5V = - (for charging an external device)
9. +/- buttons: increase/decrease temperature
10. button: switch the cool box on/off
11. button: make settings (power/battery protection/temperature unit)

6. Preparing the cool box

Unpack the appliance and dispose of all packaging.
Clean the cool box as described in the chapter "14. Cleaning and maintenance".
Ensure that it is stable.
Before connecting, make sure that the cool box is switched off.

WARNING!

Sensitive refrigerant circuit!

Ensure that no part of the refrigerant circuit is damaged when transporting and installing the appliance.
Where possible, always transport the appliance upright. With an inclination of up to max. 45^ for brief transportation or longer transportation with an inclination of up to 5^ , only connect to the mains and switch on after 6 hours so that the refrigerant circuit can normalise again after transportation.

6.1. Connecting the cool box to an earthed socket

Use the mains cable with mains adapter during operation via an earthed socket 100 - 240 V AC.

Connect the two-pin plug of the mains cable to the socket of the mains adapter.
Insert the plug of the mains adapter into the mains socket of the cool box.
Insert the flat plug of the mains cable into the earthed socket.

6.2. Connecting the cool box to an on-board socket

Use the mains cable with 12/24 V universal plug during operation via an on-board socket (in a car, boat or campervan) with 12 V or 24 V DC.

Insert the plug into the mains socket of the cool box.
Insert the 12 / 24V universal plug of the mains cable into the on-board socket.

Disconnect the mains cable when the engine is switched off to protect the vehicle battery from complete discharge.

7. Charging external device via USB

The cool box has one USB port for charging external devices (e.g. smartphones). For this, the cool box needs to be connected to the mains.

Note the current output voltage at the charging port: 5V = = = max.1A

Connect the external device to the USB port using a USB charging cable (not included in package contents).

The battery from your external device is now charged.

8. Using the cool box

Storing food

• Store raw meat and fish in appropriate containers in the appliance to ensure that they do not come into contact with or drip onto other food.
• Ensure cleanliness and correct storage of food.
  Depending on your cooling requirements, store sensitive food at the top and less sensitive food at the bottom of the cool box.
• Leave enough space for air to circulate between the food to ensure even cooling.

Press the button to switch on the cool box.

An acoustic signal is emitted.

Press the ^+ or - button to set the temperature.

The temperature range that can be set is between -20 and +20^

The setting takes effect after 4 seconds if no further button is pressed.

The temperature then displayed is the current temperature inside the interior cooling area. It takes some time until the set temperature is reached.

Only load the cool box when the required temperature has been reached, e.g.:

Temperature recommendation for common foods and drinks
Drinks 5°C
Fruits 5 – 8°C
Vegetables 3 – 10°C
Delicatessen products	4°C
Wine 10°C
Ice cream -10°C
Meat -18°C

Press the button to choose between ECO (energy-saving mode) and MAX (high-performance mode).

MAX is set at the factory.

9. Changing the temperature unit

Press the button to switch off the cool box.
Press and hold the button until E1 appears in the display field.
Press again until E5 is displayed.
Press the + or - button to change the temperature unit.

The factory setting is ^ .

All other settings with the E display are reserved for the Service Centre.

10. Resetting the cool box

Press the button to switch off the cool box.
Press and hold the button until E1 appears in the display field.
Press and hold the + and - buttons simultaneously to reset the settings.

11. Tips for saving energy

Choose a location to use the appliance that is well ventilated and protected from the sun's rays.
Use the cool box's ECO mode during operation
- Allow warm foods to cool off before you keep them cool in the cooling appliance.
To ensure optimal cooling, fill the cool box with food and drinks that have already been chilled.
Cooling food and drinks that have not been pre-chilled takes considerably longer and uses more energy.
During operation without electricity, use pre-chilled ice packs.

Place the ice packs on the base and on the side walls.

If the cool box lid is left open for a long time, this can cause the temperature inside the cool box to increase significantly. To avoid loss of cold, open the cool box lid only briefly and not too often.
Do not cover the vents.

The appliance is suitable for climate classes N/ST/T (see technical specifications). Correct cooling performance of the appliance is guaranteed at ambient temperatures from 16^ to 43^ . If temperatures deviate from this range, the appliance performance may be reduced.

12. Battery protection during operation via on-board socket

The battery protection function prevents the car/boat battery from being overloaded or drained when the cool box is in use.

Press the button to switch on the cool box.
Press and hold the button until H flashes in the display field.
Press the button again quickly to set the H, M or L battery protection function. The battery voltage is shown in the display field.

The factory setting is H (high protection).

Protection	Direct current 12 V	Direct current 24 V
L	8.5 V – 10.9 V 21.3 V – 22.7 V
M	10.1 V – 11.4 V 22.3 V – 23.7 V
H	11.1 V – 12.4 V 24.3 V – 25.7 V

The voltage specifications are theoretical values. These may deviate depending on the ambient conditions.

Due to the different output voltages of the various vehicle mains batteries, you can lower the battery protection setting by one level when voltage protection is displayed (F1 message):

H M or L

If possible, disconnect the mains cable when the engine is switched off to protect the vehicle battery from complete discharge. If you still want to operate the cool box with the engine switched off, select battery protection H.

• Select battery protection H when the vehicle is supplied with power.
• Select battery protection M or L if the cool box is connected to a portable battery or another backup battery.

13. Transporting the cool box

NOTICE!

Possible material damage!

• Avoid tilting the appliance too far (see also "6. Preparing the cool box" on page 111).
  Ensure stability against tipping over, especially when transporting in vehicles.

Close the cool box.
The cool box is equipped with transport rollers. Pull out the transport handle and pull the cool box by the handle.

14. Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING!

Risk of electric shock!

There is a risk of electric shock from electrified parts.

Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug and allow the appliance to cool down.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids or hold it under running water.

NOTICE!

Possible material damage!

Damage to the appliance due to improper handling of the sensitive surfaces of the appliance.

• Never use acidic, abrasive or granular, acetic-acid-, soda- or solvent-based cleaning agents. These may damage the surfaces of your appliance.
• Do not operate any electronic devices in the cool box. Both appliances may be damaged irreparably.

• Allow condensation to run off via the drainage opening in the base. Do not place the cool box upside down or at an angle to allow condensation or other liquids to drain off.

Regularly clean surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems.
Wipe the cool box lid and housing with a slightly damp cloth and then dry the cool box lid and housing.
Clean the interior cooling area with a damp cloth, adding a little detergent if necessary. Then dry the interior cooling area.
- Keep the vents free of dirt and dust.

14.1. Replacing transport wheels

See also "20. Spare parts" on page 120.

The transport wheels are pre-assembled at the factory.

Fig. 5 - Replacing transport wheels

Pull the wheel axle out of the wheel holder.
- Place the new wheel axle in the wheel holder. Ensure a correct fit.

14.2. Replacing telescopic handle

The telescopic handle is pre-assembled at the factory.

Fig. 6 - Replacing telescopic handle

• Loosen the four cross-head screws and remove the telescopic handle.
  Fit the new telescopic handle with the four cross-head screws.

15. Troubleshooting

Faults may occur during operation. Please use the following table to check whether you can resolve the problem yourself. All other repairs are prohibited and invalidate the warranty. Therefore, in the event of a fault, contact the Service Centre or another suitable professional repair workshop.

Fault/ error code	Cause Solution
The appliance is not working	No power ➔ Check whether the mains plug is plugged in. ► Check whether the socket is supplying power. ► Check that the connection cable is not damaged/correctly connected.
	Too frequent switching on and off	► After switching on the cool box, there is a three-minute switch-on delay to protect the compressor. Check whether the cool box switches on after three minutes.
	The fuse has blown. ➔ Change the fuse. ► Contact the Service Centre for a replacement.
Appliance does not cool sufficiently	Opening the cool box too often	► Place food/drinks in such a way that they do not prevent the lid from closing. ► Only open the lid briefly.
Food/drinks freeze solid	Temperature set too low	► Select the temperature according to the food/drinks
	Moisture in the interior cooling area	► Dry the interior cooling area before use
Compressor starts loudly	High motor speed This is normal when first starting and normalises once the normal speed is reached.
Noise during operation	Audible noises, such as cracking, are caused by the expansion and contraction of the components as a result of temperature changes.	Normal, no action required
	Gurgling noises are caused by the refrigerant flow when the compressor is in use
Inaccurate temperature display	Food too hot, internal temperature too warm	• Allow warm foods to cool off before you keep them cool in the cooling appliance.
	Opening the cool box too often	• Place food/drinks in such a way that they do not prevent the lid from closing. • Only open the lid briefly.
	Incorrect temperature unit selected	• Set temperature unit
Appliance inter-nal temperature too high	The ambient temperature is above +43°C.	The appliance is designed to work in a temperature range from +16°C to +43°C.
	The air circulation is insufficient.	• Increase clearance from other objects.
	The appliance has been set up in a location exposed to direct sunlight or next to a heat source.	• Place the appliance in a different position.
Code F1 Undervoltage protection		• Set battery protection mode: from high to middle or from middle to low
Code F2	Fan is overloaded	• Switch off the cool box and disconnect it from the power supply for 30 minutes. • If the error persists, contact the Service Centre.
Code F3 Compressor	starts too often
Code F4 Compressor	does not start. The compressor speed is too low or the load is too high
Code F5 Overheating	of the compressor and electronics	Switch off the cool box and disconnect it from the power supply for 30 minutes. Place the appliance in a well-ventilated room. If the error persists, contact the Service Centre.
Code F6 Control unit	does not detect any parameters	Switch off the cool box and disconnect it from the power supply for 5 minutes. Then restart the system. If the error persists, contact the Service Centre.
Code F7/F8 Temperature	ature sensor is defective	Check the temperature sensor terminal. Contact Service Centre.

16. Longer periods without use

If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, pull the mains plug out of the socket and empty, clean and dry the appliance, leaving the cool box lid open to avoid unpleasant odours and to prevent mould from forming.
- Store the cool box at a recommended ambient temperature of 25^ and a humidity of ≤ 75% .

17. Disposal

• During disposal, please note that the appliance/insulation contains cyclopentane (a flammable expanded gas for insulation).
• The appliance/insulation must be disposed of correctly.

PACKAGING

Your appliance has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The pack's made of materials that can cled in an environmentally manner.

Observe the following packaging material label regarding waste separation with the abbreviations (a) and numbers (b):

1-7:plastics/20-22:paper and cardboard/80-98:composite materials (France only)

The "Triman" symbol tells the consumer that the product can be recycled, is covered by an extended system of manufacturer's responsibility and must be sorted by material type in France.

(Only for Spain)

This symbol indicates disposal according to the type of packaging material used (blue = paper and cardboard; yellow = plastic, metal, composite packaging; green = glass).

Use the disposal options available to you in your area.

APPLIANCE

All old appliances marked with the symbol shown must not be disposed of in normal household waste.

In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU, the appliance must be properly disposed of at the end of its service life.

This involves separating the materials in the appliance for the purpose of recycling as well as minimising the environmental impact and negative effects on human health.

Take old appliances to an electrical scrap collection point or a recycling centre.

Contact your local waste disposal company or your local authority for more information on this subject.

18. Technical specifications

Supplier's address: M	EDION AG Am Zehnhof 77 45307 Essen Germany
MD 13111/13112
Mains adapter: Manu	facturer: Foshan Great Power Co., Ltd. Model: GRT90-145600
Alternating cur-rent input	Direct current input
100 - 240 V~50 - 60 Hz,1.2 A - 0.5 A	12 V=	5.0 A
	24 V=2:5 A
Average efficiency during operation	91.02 %
Efficiency with low load (10%)	89.0 %
Power consumption with zero load	0.20 W
Output
Direct current USB 5 V 1 A ---
Protection class:
Cool box MD 13111/13112	II
Mains adapter II

Cooling capacity: Max. -20°C to +20°C
Refrigerator compartment:
MD 13111 40 l (39 l net)
MD 13112 50 l (47 l net)
Refrigerant: R1234yf
Refrigerant quan-tity:	40 g
Insulation gas:	Cyclopentane (C5H10)
Energy consump-tion:	60 kWh/a
Energy efficiency class:	D

Climate class:	N/ST/T(+16°C to +43°C)
Noise emissions:	45 dB
Dimensions (W x D x H):
MD 13111 610 x 395 x 480 mm
MD 13112 610 x 395 x 550 mm

18.1. Product data sheet

MD 13111

Scan the QR Code shown to download the product data sheet or contact the Service Centre at www.medion.com/ contact to obtain a printed copy of the product data sheet. You will also find the QR code on the energy label.

MD 13112

19. EU declaration of conformity

CE MEDION AG hereby declares that this appliance complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of:

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

20. Spare parts

Please visit our MEDIONService-shop at https://www.medion.com/ medionserviceshop to order any spare parts you need.

You will be able to find all suitable spare parts for your product there.

All available spare parts can be purchased for a period of 7 years; seals can be purchased for a period of 10 years.

21. Service information

Please contact our Customer Service team if your device ever stops working the way you want or expect it to. There are several ways for you to contact us:

• In our Service-Community, you can meet other users, as well as our staff, and you can exchange your experiences and pass on your knowledge there. You will find our Service-Community at community.medion.com.
• Alternatively, use our contact form at www.medion.com/contact.
• You can also contact our Service team via our hotline or by post.

Opening times	Hotline number UK
Mon – Fri: 08.00 – 20.00 Sat – Sun: 10.00 – 16.00	① 0333 3213106
Service address
MEDION Electronics Ltd. 120 Faraday Park, Faraday Road, Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF, Wiltshire United Kingdom

You can download this and many other sets of operating instructions from our service portal at www.medionservice.com. We have stopped providing printed copies of our warranty terms and conditions as part of our commitment to sustainability, but you can access the warranty terms and conditions on our service portal. You can also scan the QR code on the side of the screen, to download the operating instructions onto your mobile device from the service portal.

22. Legal Notice

Copyright 2025

Date: 09. January 2025

All rights reserved.

These operating instructions are protected by copyright.

Mechanical, electronic and any other forms of reproduction are prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer.

Copyright is owned by the company:

MEDION AG

Am Zehnhof 77

45307 Essen

Germany

Please note that you cannot use the address above for returns. Please always contact our Customer Service team first.