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• Disconnect the refrigerator from the AC before cleaning and
servicing it as well as after each use.
• Pay due attention to the polarity of the cigarette lighter plug;
the center terminal must be connected to the positive line
while the side contacts to the negative or earth.
• Be careful not to drop the refrigerator when carrying it. The
refrigerator will be damaged if dropped and may also lead to
injuries of yourself.
• Do not put fingers between the lid and body of the
refrigerator. Doing so may lead to injuries when the door
closes.
• Do not put living things such as pets in the refrigerator.
• Do not attempt to open or close the refrigerator door while
driving a car. It may lead to an accident due to distracted
driving.
• This refrigerator is suitable for cooling food. If you wish to
cool medicines, check if the cooling capacity of the
refrigerator is enough.
• Never use a battery charger or transformer or rectifier or
battery eliminator or AC/DC converter to power the
refrigerator. Doing so may damage the refrigerator.
• Never connect the refrigerator directly to an engine
generator set regardless of whether its output is AC or DC.
Doing so will lead to poor cooling and may also damage the
refrigerator due to the high voltages and surge pulse from
the generator set. Utilize an automatic voltage regulator for
the refrigerator. Contact your ENGEL dealer if there is any
question regarding the use of engine generator set to power
the refrigerator.
• The pair of handles accompanying the refrigerator shall be
securely fixed to the refrigerator. Poor installation may lead
unexpectedly dropping the refrigerator during transportation,
which may result in damage to or failure of the refrigerator
and possible cause of injuries.
• Do not put a bagged cold pack whose inner material is
leaking. Some of off-the-shelf bagged ice packs contain a
type of chemical that corrodes the metal parts of the
refrigerator. If such chemical is spilled in the refrigerator
interior, wipe it off with a wet, soft cloth and wipe off again
with a dry cloth.
• It is recommended to turn off the refrigerator when the
NOTICE
• Check if the voltage noted on the type plate on the
refrigerator
matches the one applied by an external power
source.
• If the voltage at the DC input terminals of the refrigerator
falls below 11V, cooling performance will immediately
decrease. Always keep the battery in good condition to
ensure it is fully charged.
• Do not pull the wire of the cigarette lighter plug when
removing it from the socket.
• If used onboard a vehicle, fix the refrigerator firmly to the
interior of the vehicle. Failing to do so may lead to injuries
from a falling or moving fridge during abrupt acceleration and
braking.
• Never use this refrigerator inside a refrigerated compartment
of a refrigeration truck, where condensation easily occurs
and water would drip onto the refrigerator and damage it.
• Careful putting glass bottles in the refrigerator.This may
result in breakage of bottles due to external shock or
vibration.
• Do not set the temperature setting knob at "5" except when
storing frozen products such as frozen food, ice cream and
ice. Doing so may result not only in beverages being
undrinkable but explosion of cans and possible injuries.
• Do not use a knife, a screwdriver or any sharp object to
remove frost from the refrigerator.
• Do not pour water in the refrigerator. Doing so will result in
failure from water ingress into the insulation material or
mechanical and electrical components. If water collects in
the cabinet, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
• The refrigerator needs an adequate ventilation for optimized
cooling performance. Insufficient space between the
refrigerator and adjacent walls may reduce the cooling
performance.
• To keep the battery from running out, unplug the cigarette
lighter socket of the vehicle when the refrigerator is not in
use.
• Food shall be kept in its original package or put in other
suitable container when stored in the refrigerator.
• Overstuffing the refrigerator will result in insufficient cooling
from poor circulation of cool air and may spoil the stored
foods. Keep some spaces between the foods.
• Hot or warm food such as boiled product shall be stored
after it gets cool enough.
• It is recommended to pack watery food or products with
excessive fragrance when putting in the refrigerator.
• Pre-cool the food and drinks before putting into the
refrigerator. This refrigerator is not capable of cooling food
and drink in a short time. It is also recommended to pre-cool
inside the refrigerator cabinet before putting in any food.
• When the refrigerator is in operation, do not touch food or its
containers, especially those made of metal, stored there with
a wet hand. Doing so may lead to frostbite or other injury.
vehicle engine is shut off so as to keep the battery from
running out.
• Take extra caution when transporting the refrigerator.
• If you wish to install and continuously use the refrigerator in a
vehicle for commercial purposes, permanent vehicle
installation and wiring is recommended as it would keep the
cigarette lighter plug from being overheated and deformed.
Refer to 6.2.2 Onboard direct wiring with optional kit also
consult the Engel dealer nearest to you as needed.
