Conrad Mobicool A40 User manual

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A40
Absorber Cooler
Instruction Manual 5
Absorber-Kühlbox
Bedienungsanleitung 16
Glacière à absorption
Notice d’emploi 28
Nevera con extractor
Instrucciones de uso 41
Frigorifero ad assorbimento
Istruzioni per l’uso 54
Absorptie-koelbox
Gebruiksaanwijzingen 66
Absorptionskøleboks
Betjeningsanvisning 78
Absorbasjons-kjøleboks
Bruksanvisning 89
Kylbox med
Bruksanvisning 100
Absorbtio-kylmälaatikko
Käyttöohjeet 111
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A-40 Notes on using the instruction manual
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Please read this manual carefully before starting the machine. Keep it
in a safe place for future reference. If the device is resold, this operating
manual must be handed over to the purchaser along with the device.
Contents
1 Notes on using the instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Operating the cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1 Notes on using the instruction manual
The following symbols are used in this instruction manual:
Caution!
Safety instruction: failure to observe this instruction can cause
injury or damage the device.
Caution!
Safety instruction relating to a danger from an electrical current
or voltage. Failure to observe this instruction can damage the
device and impair its function and cause injury.
Note
Supplementary information for operating the device.
➤Action: this symbol indicates that action is required on your part.
The required action is described step-by-step.
✓This symbol indicates the result of an action.
15, page 3: this refers to an element in an illustration. In this case, item 5
in figure 1 on page 3.
Please observe the following safety instructions.
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Safety instructions A-40
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety
zDo not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
zDo not damage the cooling system.
zDo not place any electrical devices inside the cooler.
zEnsure that the ventilation slots are not covered.
Keep to the following distances:
– a gap of at least 10 cm at the rear
– a gap of at least 5 cm on either side
zThe cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic
materials or materials containing solvents.
zPull out the connection cable or disconnect the hose connection
– Before cleaning and maintenance
– After use
zThis device may only be repaired by qualified personnel.
Inadequate repairs can lead to considerable hazards.
2.2 Operating the device safely
z Electronic devices are not toys.
Always keep and use the device well out of the reach of children.
zDanger of fatal injury.
Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands.
This especially applies when operating the device with
an AC mains power supply.
zNever immerse the device in water.
zNever expose the device to rain or moisture.
zProtect the device against splashing water.
zProtect the device and the cable against heat and moisture.
zOnly use the device in well ventilated areas.
zThe device may give off a smell for a short time when it is first
operated.
zOnly operate the device from a single energy source.
zDo not place the device near naked flames or other heat
sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.).
zDo not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.
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zMOBICOOL cannot be held liable for damage resulting from
improper usage or incorrect operation.
2.3 Operating the device safely with 12 V DC
zThe cable between the battery and the cooler must be protected
by a fuse of max. 15 A.
zOnly use cables with the corresponding cable cross section
(see the table on page 10).
2.4 Operating the device safely with 220 V – 240 V
zOnly use the connection cable supplied to connect the device
to the AC mains.
zNever pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
zIf the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable with
the same technical specifications to prevent possible electrical
hazards.
zBefore starting the device, ensure that the power supply line
and the plug are dry.
zCheck that the voltage specification on the type plate
corresponds to that of the energy supply.
2.5 Operating the device safely with gas
zOnly operate the device with gas outdoors.
zDo not use gas to operate the device in cars, boats or enclosed
spaces.
zWhen using the device in tents, awnings and on level patios,
ensure that there is sufficient air circulation and ventilation.
zNever place the device near flammable materials (paper, dry
leaves, textiles).
zCompare the pressure information on the type plate with the
pressure information on the propane or butane gas cylinder.
zNever store liquid gas cylinders in unventilated areas or below
ground level (funnel shaped holes in the ground).
zKeep liquid gas cylinders away from direct sunlight.
The temperature must not exceed 50 °C.
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Scope of delivery A-40
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3 Scope of delivery
4 Intended use
The cooler is suitable for cooling and freezing foodstuffs.
The device is also suitable for camping.
If you wish to cool medicines, please check if the cooling capacity of the
device is suitable for the medicine in question.
The cooler has been designed for operation with a 12 VDC voltage
source (e. g. the cigarette lighter of a vehicle) or alternatively for
operation with a mains voltage of 220 – 240 VAC.
The cooler can be operated independently of a voltage supply with
liquid gas (propane or butane).
5 Technical description
The cooler is suitable for use when camping, on a patio, in the garden,
or anywhere where a 12 V DC power connection (such as the cigarette lighter
in a vehicle) or a 220 V – 240 V mains voltage is available. You can also
operate the cooler with liquid gas.
You can cool goods to up to 20 °C below ambient temperature.
The device cools with a maintenance-free absorber circuit. Concentrated
ammoniac solution is heated in a boiler and then driven out in gaseous form.
The gas which is subjected to high pressure, is liquefied in a condenser and
then evaporated by adding hydrogen. This removes warmth in the cooling area.
Quantity Description
1Cooler
1 Tray with cover for making ice cubes
1 Instruction manual
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6 Operating the cooler
Before starting your new cooler for the first time, you should
clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons
(please also refer to the “Cleaning and maintenance” chapter on
page 13).
Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
6.1 Energy saving tips
zChoose a well ventilated installation location which is protected against
direct sunlight.
zAllow food to cool down first before placing it in the device.
zDo not open the cooler more often than necessary.
zDo not leave the lid open for longer than necessary.
zArrange the food in the cooler so that air can circulate inside.
6.2 Using the cooler
Cool the cooler for about 24 hours before starting your journey
using gas or electricity from the mains. This way your cooler will
attain the required cooling capacity faster when you reach your
destination.
The cooling capacity can be influenced by:
– The ambient temperature
– The amount of food to be conserved
– The frequency with which the lid is opened.
➤Place the cooler on a firm and level base.
Check the horizontal position (±2°) with a spirit level if necessary.
➤Open the lid of the control panel (21, page 3) by pressing down on it.
Press down on the lid again to close it.
The further you turn the corresponding control towards “MAX”,
the lower the refrigerating temperature.
Ensure that the objects placed in the cooler are suitable for
cooling to the selected temperature.
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Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively
refrigerated. Liquids expand when they freeze and can thus destroy
the glass containers.
Connecting to 220 V – 240 V
Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds
to that of the energy supply.
➤Plug the earthed plug into a properly installed safety plug socket.
➤Set the thermostat control (22, page 3) to “MAX”.
➤Wait until the temperature in the cooler has dropped.
➤Set the thermostat control (22, page 3) to the desired temperature range.
➤To switch off the cooler, set the thermostat control (22, page 3) to “0”
and pull out the plug.
Connecting to 12 V DC
You cannot set the temperature with the thermostat control
during battery operation. The device is simply switched on
and starts cooling.
Disconnect the cooler from the battery when the engine is not
running as otherwise the battery will be completely run down.
➤Make sure that the cable from the battery to the cooler is protected by
a fuse (max. 15 A).
➤Select a cable cross section for the cable between the battery and the
socket of the 12 V voltage supply in accordance with the following table:
➤Make sure that the thermostat control for 220 V – 240 V operation (22,
page 3) is in the “0” position.
➤Insert the plug of the connection cable into the 12 V socket
(e.g. cigarette lighter).
The polarity cannot be reversed.
➤To switch off the cooler, pull the plug out of the socket.
Cable length Cable cross section
Up to 2.5 m 2.5 mm²
2.5 m to 4.0 m 4.0 mm²
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