Aspenora AS-BPR35S User manual

User Manual for Car Refrigerator/Freezer
AS-BPR35S/AS-BPR42S/AS-BPR52S

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................3
Electrical Safety.........................................................................................................................................3
General Safety...........................................................................................................................................3
DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................................................4
Handle Installation....................................................................................................................................4
Included Part/Accessories.........................................................................................................................5
INSTRUCTIONS OF OPERATION........................................................................................................6
I. Control panel operation.....................................................................................................................6-8
1.UNLOCK...................................................................................................................................6
2.ON/OF........................................................................................................................................7
3.TEMPERATUER SETTING.....................................................................................................7
4.MODE........................................................................................................................................7
5.BATTERY PROTECTION.......................................................................................................7
6.SWITCH....................................................................................................................................8
7.SET............................................................................................................................................8
II. Error code........................................................................................................................................9
III. Food storage...................................................................................................................................9
IV. Defrosting.....................................................................................................................................10
V. Care and cleaning............................................................................................................................10
VI. Technical specification...................................................................................................................11
VII. Disposal........................................................................................................................................11
COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS..........................................................................................12
OCCASIONS OF THE PORTABLE FREEZER..................................................................................15

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Introduction
Dear Customer, thank you for purchasing an Aspenora portable refrigerator! All of our products are crafted
carefully with the high technology available and the great attention to detail. We hope to provide you with
amazing quality, service, and customer support.
Within this manual you can find information regarding the proper use and maintenance of your
brand-new refrigerator, as well as instructions on how to handle and install your car refrigerator. By
following the simple instructions in this manual, you can learn how to operate your unit safely and
efficiently.
Important symbols contained in this manual:
General warning signifying property and life-threatening
conditions
Electric warning

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Safety Instructions
Improper usage or handling of your unit can cause serious damage or personal injury. The Aspenora
portable refrigerator is designed for recreational use. It should not be used for commercial and industrial
applications. Do not use it for any other unintended purposes. Do not remove any of the safety or warning
labels from your product. Only use the power cables included with the purchase.
Read the following instructions provided below to avoid personal injury and damage to the product
Electrical Safety
Never submerse unit in water.
Do not place the power cord near heat sources.
Do not place any other electrical device or apparatus into the refrigerator.
Make sure your power source and voltage matches the rating label of your unit.
Keep the unit at a dry location. Keep it away from rain and other various water sources (sprinklers, snow, etc.)
Use the ON/OFF button to turn the unit on/off. Do not pull the cord from the outlet.
Do not pull the cord to disconnect the outlet, or to carry the unit.
Do not disassemble any parts of the unit once it is powered on.
Do not pinch or kink the power supply line.
Do not use the unit with a damaged cord and/or loose socket.
If cleaning, make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged.
Do not modify the power cord in any way.
Use proper outlets.
General Safety
This product is not intended to be used by children and should be supervised at all times while in use.
Do not allow children to play with, or crawl inside, this product. When disposing the unit, it is recommended to
remove the lid.
Make sure the unit is not placed near heat sources.
Do not place the unit under direct sunlight.
During transportation, slope less than 45 degree and handle it carefully.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on the product.
Do not make it slope more than 30 degree from the level during its working.
Make sure the surface that the unit is on can withstand the weight of all it’s contents.
Do not pour water out by turning it up side down, use dry cloth or sponge to absorb the water when necessary
If the portable refrigerator is not going to be used, make sure to leave it unplugged.

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Diagram
Handle Assembling
When you receive the product, the two handles and screws are not assembled to the fridge in order to avoid
unnecessary damage during shipment. In order to assemble the handles, please read the instruction carefully:
1. A hexagon wrench, two handles, and at least 8 screws are included in the package for you to operate.
2. Each handle should be screwed to the fridge at the side with four screws.
3. Place the handle to the screw holes at the side of the fridge, fasten the handle with the wrench and screws
clockwise.
Door Latch
Vent
Body
Door Hinge
Handle
Light
Door
Chain

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Included Parts
1. DC Power Cord (for 12/24V DC power source)
2. AC Power Cord and Adapter (for 110V AC power source)
DC Power Cord
AC Power Cord and Adapter

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Instruction of Operations
I. Control Panel Operation
Your portable refrigerator is equipped with a quick and easy digital control system. The instructions
for use are provided below.
1. Unlock
The control panel will be locked automatically when there is no operation for three seconds. When the
control panel is locked, there is a LOCK icon on the LCD display, you are not able to operate the panel; in
order to operate, you must touch and hold the UNLOCK Button for three seconds to unlock the panel
firstly, then the LOCK icon on the LCD display will disappear.
LCD Display
“-”Button
MODE Button
BATTERY PROTECTION
UNLOCK Button
USB Port
ON/OFF Button
SET Button
SWITCH Button
“+” Button

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2. ON/OFF
◎When the first time you plug the car fridge to a AC 110V power source by the adapter, or DC 12V
power source of the cigarette lighter socket in a car, the car fridge will start to work automatically.
◎Turn on/off the fridge by press and hold the ON/OFF button for three seconds. When the fridge is off
but connecting to the power source, the indicator on the LCD display will point to STOP icon.
◎If you turn off the fridge, then unplug the fridge from a power source, the next time you plug it to a
power source, you must press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the fridge. When the fridge is on, the
indicator on the LCD display will point to ECO or MAX icon (the same mode before you turn off the
fridge).
◎When the fridge is turned off but still connecting to a power source, the LCD display will keep reading
the interior temperature so you always know the temperature status, however in this condition the display
lightness will be only half of its normal condition.
3. TEMPERATURE SETTING
To select a higher temperature, press “+” button; to select a lower temperature, press “-” button. Press and
hold “+” or “-” button the setting temperature will keep changing until you stop pressing.
◎You could set the temperature from -4°F (-20°C) to 50°F(10°C).
4. MODE
There are two work modes for option, ECO and MAX. To select your desire work mode, press the MODE
button. When you select ECO mode, the indicator on the LCD display will point to ECO icon; when you
select the MAX mode, the indicator will point to MAX icon.
◎The factory default setting is MAX mode.
◎In MAX mode, the compressor works in full speed and the temperature goes down fast; in ECO mode,
the compressor works in half speed and the temperature goes down slower than MAX mode, and it
consumes less power.
5. BATTERY PROTECTION
You could select the battery protection level by press the Battery Protection button. Each time you press
the button, you are selecting the battery protection levels among H (High), M (Middle) and L (Low).
◎You are allowed to switch off the battery protection function, however, please make sure you have a
reliable battery that you don’t have any concern on draining it. Otherwise, DO NOT switch off the battery
protection.
◎To switch off the battery protection, press and hold SWITCH button and BATTERY protection button
at the same time, then B1 code will appear on the LCD display, wait for 3 seconds, the battery protection
function is off. In this condition, the fridge will keep working until the battery’s output is not enough to
power the fridge on.

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◎If you turn off the battery protection function, the battery icon on the LCD display will disappear.
6. SWITCH
Press the SWITCH button to switch the temperature reading between Celsius and Fahrenheit degrees.
When you select Celsius degree, the corresponding icon on the LCD display will display °C icon; when
you select Fahrenheit degree, the icon on the LCD display will display °F icon.
◎The factory default setting is Fahrenheit degree.
7. SET
Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds, the LCD display will start flashing E1 code, when E1 code
keeps flashing you touch SWITCH button again, the code will switch from E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, and
E8. When staying in a specific code you can press UP or DOWN button to change the parameter according
to your need. Every code represents something you can calibrate by yourself, and here below is what it
means by each code:
Code
Setting
Default
Value
Range
Details
E1
To calibrate the
temperature lower
range
-20°C
(-4°F)
-40°C~-20°C
(-40°F~-4°F)
The default lowest temperature you can set is -20°C(-4°F),
maximum you can set it to be -40°C(-40°F), after you reset this
value, you can select your desire temperature lower than -20°C
(lowest -40°C), the compressor will not stop running until the
interior temperature goes to -40°C.
E2
To calibrate the
temperature upper
range
10°C
(50°F)
10°C ~40°C
(50°F~104°F)
Same principle as E1
E3
Temperature
Display Calibrate
for setting
temperature above
-6°C
0
-10°C~10°C
If you find the displaying temperature does not match the real
temperature, you can calibrate the temperature reading within
the range. For example if the real temperature is 2°C but it
displays 0°C, you can change the parameter to be 2°C, then the
display will read 2°C instead of 0°C.
E4
Temperature
Display Calibrate
for setting
temperature
between -7°C~-
12°C
0
-10°C~10°C
If you find the displaying temperature does not match the real
temperature, you can calibrate the temperature reading within
the range. For example if the real temperature is -10°C but it
displays -12°C, you can change the parameter to be -2°C, then
the display will read -10°C instead of -12°C.
E5
Temperature
Display Calibrate
for setting
temperature below
-13°C
0
-10°C~10°C
If you find the displaying temperature does not match the real
temperature, you can calibrate the temperature reading within
the range. For example if the real temperature is -15°C but it
displays -17°C, you can change the parameter to be -2°C, then
the display will read -15°C instead of -17°C.
E6
Compressor
KICKS IN
temperature
1°C
1 ~ 10°C
In default, when the real temperature is gets 1 degree higher
than your setting temperature, the compressor will be turned
ON automatically. You can set the value between 1~10.
E7
Compressor
KICKS OFF
temperature
1°C
1 ~ 10°C
In default, when the real temperature is gets 1 degree lower
than your setting temperature, the compressor will be turned
OFF automatically. You can set the value between 1~10.
E8
RESET to factory
default
In E8 code, press and hold + and - button at the same time for 3
seconds, the control program will be reset to factory default
setting.

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II. Error code
You may see a series of blinking numbers and letters appear on your refrigerator's display, but don't worry,
these are just error codes. If can not be solved, please contact our customer service.
Code
Description
Solution
F1
Input voltage is low
Re-charge the battery, or lower the battery protection level.
F2
Fan overload protection
Turn off the fridge for 30 minutes and restart.
F3
Compressor on and off too frequently
Turn off the fridge for 30 minutes and restart.
F4
Compressor speed is too low
Turn off the fridge for 30 minutes and restart.
F5
Control module overheat protection
Place the fridge in a well-ventilated place, turn it off for 30
minutes and restart.
F6
Controller hardware Failure
Turn if off and restart.
F7
Temperature sensor short-circuit
Check temperature sensor
F8
Temperature sensor out of place
Check temperature sensor
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III. Food storage
•Freezer ( - 4 F)
--Meat should be cut and wrapped tightly, and then evenly placed in the freezer.
--After buying frozen food, put it in the freezer as soon as it is still in frozen condition.
--Do not put the fresh food and frozen food together.
--Do not put the fruit and vegetable in the freezer to avoid freeze-drying.
--Do not put the glass container or other container with sealed liquid in freezer. Or there is a
possibility of explosion.

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•Refrigerator ( 32 F ~ 50 F)
--Eggs,butter,milk and bottled drinks should be put in refrigerator.
--Fruit and vegetable should be put in the crisper for moisture retaining.
--Hot food should be cooled down before it’s placed in, which could help to save power.
--Food must be packed into freezer bags. Leave space between packaged foods to keep the circulation
of cool air.
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IV. Defrosting
•After the refrigerator working for a period, frost could be seen on surfaces in the freezer, which
reduces cooling performance and increases power consumption. In this case, you need to defrost
it.
•Unplug the refrigerator and open the doors,take the food in the refrigerator to cool place. Use
defrosting shovel to remove ice and frost (also can just let the door open, then ice and frost will be
thawed by the raising temperature). Then use dishtowel to wipe off the ice water. After that, place
the food back to the refrigerator and plug in.
Note: Do not use sharp metal tools to defrost, you will possibly break the coil by doing so.
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V. Care and cleaning
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning!
•Use soft cloth dampened with warm water to wipe the inner surfaces and external appearance
of the refrigerator.
•Use neutral detergent to clean the heavy stains,and dry with cleans soft cloth.
NOTE: Do not sprinkle water on the refrigerator during cleaning because that would reduce
the insulating property of electrical components and erode the metal parts.
•Do not use cleansers containing corrosive and deliquescent material ( such as scouring powder,
bleach, soap powder, alkaline cleansers, benzene, gasoline, acid, hot water and etc.)to clean the
appearance panels,door gaskets and plastic parts.Following situations are normal
•The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
•In the raining and high humidity weather, moisture may form on the outside of refrigerator or door
gaskets. You can wipe damp surfaces with dry cloth.
•If ice has accumulated in your unit, turn off the power and allow the ice to melt.
•The temperature on the back panel may be high(particularly in summer) due to heat emission of
the condenser.
•The compressor may cause a high hum or pulsating sound when it is at starting or stopping step.
•It's normal to hear metal hit noise from compressor when refrigerator is bumped.
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VI. Technical specification
(Note: due to technical improvement, the above parameters may be changed, and it is subject to the rating
label parameters of the product.)
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VII. 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.
MODEL No.:
AS-BPR35S
AS-BPR42S
AS-BPR52S
CLIMATIC CATEGORY
T/ST/N/SN
PROTECTIVE CLASSIFICATION OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK RESISTANCE
Ⅲ
RATED VOLTAGE DC (V)
12/24V
DC FUSE (A)
15A
TOTAL INPUT POWER (W)
35
35
40
RATED CURRENT FOR DC(A)
3.75/1.8A
REFRIGERANT (oz)
0.88 oz
0.95 oz
1.1 oz
N.W (kgs)
16kgs
17kgs
18kgs

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Common Questions and Answers
Use this guide to help you resolve common issues:
Q: How do portable refrigerators keep items cool?
A: A pump called a compressor pumps a fluid called refrigerant into a high-pressure chamber called the
condenser, through a narrow valve and into a low-pressure chamber called the evaporator in a continuous
circuit. The condenser is outside the refrigerator. When the refrigerant is pressurized inside of it, it rises in
temperature. That excess heat leaks out of the compressor into the air. When the refrigerant flows into the
low-pressure evaporator, the opposite thing happens: the refrigerant lowers in temperature. The evaporator
is inside the refrigerator, and heat flows into it, cooling the portable fridge. Through this cycle, heat is
continuously pumped out of the fridge and into the air outside, keeping the food inside nice and cool.
Q: There are weird noises coming from my refrigerator, is this normal?
A: It is generally normal for the refrigerator to make noises. If your fridge is tilted, moving it to level
ground may improve these sounds. Some possible noises you may hear include:
a) The fan (It’s normal for it to run all the time).
b) The refrigerant (Gurgling or hissing sounds, this is normal.)
c) Continuous metallic thumping: This is an indication of a problem. The unit may have been tilted or
dropped during carrying. This can damage the compressor. Leave the unit on a level surface for 24 hours,
and try turning it on again.
Q: How does the battery protection work?
A: This product is configured with automatic battery protection function in case of low voltage. If the
DC power voltage drops to a cut-off value, the compressor will be automatically turned off and the
“Er1” error code will appear on the display screen.
Q: What is the recommended temperature for running a portable refrigerator as a refrigerator?
A: Most vegetables & fruit should be kept at a maximum temperature of 10ºC, and for milk, dairy and
other perishables 4ºC or lower is recommended. Please check the guidelines printed on the packaging
of food that you purchase. Below 4ºC water starts to expand and it breaks open the plant cells,
particularly in high water content foods such as lettuce, strawberries, etc. It is recommended that you
do not place these items close to the top of the stainless steel liner where the evaporator coils are.
Q: My refrigerator has sufficient power but the compressor is not turning on.
A: Make sure the lid is closed and there is ample space (2” at sides, 4” at rear) around the unit for it to
ventilate properly. If the temperature around the unit is too low the compressor may not run, move it to a
warmer location. If none of these apply to you, there may be a disconnected wire.

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Q: Can portable refrigerator be operated from 12V DC power socket of a car?
A: Yes. We recommend you to set the battery protection at high mode, and the ignition should be on to
charge the battery so that your car battery has enough power to supply. Then you can connect the
refrigerator with DC cable. This will help to prevent you from flattening your car battery, of course. If your
car battery is not in good condition the low voltage error protection may switch off the fridge.
Q: Can solar panels be used with portable refrigerators?
A: The car fridge will not work properly if directly connected to solar panels, as the voltage output
fluctuates too much for the controller built in the fridge. You can, however, connect solar panels through a
charger/regulator to a 12V battery running the fridge.
Q: Does dust affect the performance of portable refrigerators?
A: Yes. Although the fridges are tough, operating the fridge in very dusty environments can lead to
reduced performance as the dust collects on the condenser coils. Extremely dusty environments may
cause poor power connections and intermittent operation so it is strongly advised not to operate the
fridge in areas such as plastering, concrete sawing, landscaping or dusty outdoor conditions.
Q: Is it okay to lay the refrigerator down on a non-horizontal surface and make it work?
A: If the refrigerator is tilted no more than 45 degrees and not working for a long time, it's fine. So the
refrigerator will work fine if it is bumping on the boat or on the car.
Q: How does the evaporation tube of the portable freezer surround?
A: The evaporation tube surrounds the refrigerator from top to down. If you use the refrigerator, it will
cool the upper part more quickly than the bottom part.
Q: How much noise when the refrigerator run?
A: The noise of the refrigerator is less than 45 decibels during normal operation.
Q: How do portable refrigerators keep things cool?
A: In an icebox, you remove the coolant (the melted ice) which has absorbed the heat, and you refill it
with fresh ice. In a refrigerator, you use a refrigerant to absorb the heat from the food, and then you
pump it using a compressor away from the food and replace it with fresh refrigerant to keep the
contents cold.
Q: How does the refrigerator perform on hot days?
A: Your refrigerator has to work harder on a hot day. Because it's hotter outside the insulation lets
more heat through, and the compressor has to work harder to try and get rid of the heat into air that is
already hot. This is also true for your fridge at home. The compressor will run more often and you will
use more power. It is really important to keep the fridge out of the direct sun, and not in a heated
environment like the back of a closed up car or 4WD.

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Q: When the refrigerator is turned on, the temperature indicator sometimes jumps up and down
or changes - is this normal?
A: The digital temperature display may vary a degree or two or as the unit is cooling down. It does not
affect the operation of the fridge.
Q: How to use the refrigerator in different working environments?
A: Maybe the refrigerator will be putted on boat or in RV long term, you can use the spare battery and
turn off the battery protection on the refrigerator. If you are going camping and power the refrigerator
with the car battery, we advise you set the battery protection at High mode so that it will not run out
your car battery and make your car start normally.
Q: How can I connect the refrigerator with the spare battery?
A: There are two ways to connect the refrigerator:1. Cut off the cigarette lighter and connect the
positive and negative poles of the battery directly. Or you can use a cigarette lighter socket adapter to
connect our DC cable and make sure the line of the socket is thicker than the DC cable.

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OCCASIONS OF THE PORTABLE FREEZER
The portable freezer can store your meat, ice cream, fish and all your cold snacks when you are sailing
around the globe or on a cruise to your favorite destinations.
Portable refrigerator freezers are the best solutions for all your camping and vocational trips. They are
available in a wide range of sizes that suit your needs.
As show on the picture, you can use the portable freezer in car, truck, yacht. And when you go to
fishing, camping, picnic, it also can help you very much.
Home RV
Car Yacht

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Fishing Camping
Truck Picnic
To obtain service or information, contact Aspenora via email at
[email protected]m