Dometic TCX Series User manual

TCX 14, TCX 21, TCX 35
Thermoelectric cooler
Operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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MOBILE COOLING
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TCX SERIES

TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
2
3
2
1
4
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6
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TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
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4
12/24 Vg
5
2. 1.
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C
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TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
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1,5/2 L
450
323
250
303
208
201
260
328
7
1, 5/2 L
550
340
460
376
265
350
TCX14
TCX21
TCX35
1,5/2 L
450
319
250
420
303
198
208
352
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TCX14, TCX21, TCX35 Explanation of symbols
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Please read this manual carefully before starting the device. Keep it in a
safe place for future reference. If the device is passed on to another
person, this manual must be handed over to the user along with it.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper usage
or incorrect operation.
Table of contents
1 Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4 Use as intended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
7 Cleaning and servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
8 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1 Explanation of symbols
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!
A
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
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Safety notes TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
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2Safetynotes
2.1 General safety
!WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death
or serious injury.
Electrocution hazard
•Do not operate the cooling device if it is visibly damaged.
•If this cooling device's power cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in
order to prevent safety hazards.
•This cooling device may only be repaired by qualified personnel.
Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.
Health hazard
•This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the device by a person responsible for their
safety.
•Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children
without supervision.
•Children must not play with the cooling device.
•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
cooling device.
•Always keep and use the cooling device out of the reach of children
under the age of 8 years.
Explosion hazard
•Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with a
flammable propellant in the cooling device.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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TCX14, TCX21, TCX35 Safety notes
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!CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Electrocution hazard
•Disconnect the cooling device from the power supply
– before each cleaning and maintenance
– after every use
Health hazard
•Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
ANOTICE! Damage hazard
•Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to
that of the energy supply.
•Only connect the cooling device as follows:
– With the DC connection cable to a DC power supply in the vehicle
– Or with the AC connection cable to an AC power supply
•Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
•If the cooling device is connected to a DC outlet: Disconnect the
cooling device and other power consuming devices from the battery
before connecting a quick charging device.
•If the cooling device is connected to a DC outlet: Disconnect the
cooling device or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise
you may discharge the battery.
•The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic materials or
materials containing solvents.
•The insulation of the cooling device contains flammable cyclopentane
and requires special disposal procedures. Deliver the cooling device
at the end of its life-cycle to an appropriate recycling center.
2.2 Operating the cooling device safely
!CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Electrocution hazard
•Before starting the cooling device, ensure that the power supply line
and the plug are dry.
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Safety notes TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
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Health hazard
•Opening the door for long periods can cause significant increase of
the temperature in the compartments of the device.
•Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and
accessible drainage systems.
•Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the device, so that it is
not in contact with or drip onto other food.
•If the device is left empty for long periods:
– Switch off the device.
– Defrost the device.
– Clean and dry the device.
– Leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
device.
ANOTICE! Damage hazard
•Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are
recommended by the manufacturer for the purpose.
•Do not place the cooling device near naked flames or other heat
sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.).
•Danger of overheating!
Ensure at all times that there is a minimum of 50 mm ventilation on all
four sides of the cooling device. Keep the ventilation area free of any
objects that could restrict the air flow to the cooling components.
Do not place the cooling device in closed compartments or areas with
none or minimal air flow.
•Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.
•Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluids.
•Never immerse the cooling device in water.
•Protect the cooling device and cables against heat and moisture.
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TCX14, TCX21, TCX35 Scope of delivery
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3Scopeofdelivery
Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to the
scope of delivery.
4Useasintended
The cooler can be used to cool and keep foodstuffs warm. The device can be also
used for camping purposes.
All materials processed in the refrigerator are safe for foodstuffs.
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5 Technical description
The cooling device is suitable for mobile use. It can cool goods up to max. 27 °C
under ambient temperature (thermostatic switch-off at approx. 2 °C) or keep them
warm up to max. 65 °C.
If the device has reached the set temperature range, it will automatically switch over
to the energy save mode. In this mode only the energy which is required to reach the
temperature inside the box is consumed.
The cooling device is a low-wear thermo-electric cooler with fan-assisted heat
removal.
The cooling device is equipped with an automatic priority circuit. Thus it is ensured
that with simultaneous connection to the AC mains supply and to a 12/24 V battery,
the AC mains supply will be used.
No. in
fig. 1, page 2 Quantity Description
1 1 Thermoelectric cooler
2 1 Connection cable for AC connection
3 1 Connection cable for DC connection
– 1 Instruction manual
CAUTION! Health hazard!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing
the food or medicine you wish to cool.
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Operation TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
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6Operation
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6.1 Tips to save energy
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•Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
•If you want to set an increased energy efficiency and a limited cooling capacity for
the cooler device, use the device’s ECO mode.
•Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the cooling device to
keep cool.
•Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
•Do not leave the cooling device open for longer than necessary.
6.2 Connecting to vehicle power
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For safety reasons the cooler is equipped with an electronic system to prevent
polarity reversal. This protects the cooler against short-circuiting when connecting to
a battery.
NOTE
Before you put the new cooling device into operation, you should clean
it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (see also
chapter “Cleaning and servicing” on page 13).
NOTE
A ventilator in the interior space of the cooling device provides for the
circulation of the cold air within the box. Thus a better cooling capacity
will be achieved. In order that the cold air cannot reach the outside
when opening the cooling device, it is equipped with a switch which
turns off the ventilator as soon as the lid is opened.
NOTE
If you connect the cooling device to the vehicle power, remember that
you may have to turn on the ignition to supply it with power.
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TCX14, TCX21, TCX35 Operation
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6.3 Using the battery monitor
The device is equipped with a multi-level battery monitor that protects your vehicle
battery against excessive discharging when the device is connected to the on-board
DC supply.
If the cooler is operated when the vehicle ignition is switched off, the cooler switches
off automatically as soon as the supply voltage falls below a set level. The cooler will
switch back on once the battery has been recharged to the restart voltage level.
A
In “HIGH” mode, the battery monitor responds faster than at the level “LOW” (see
the following table).
➤Slide the switch (fig. 14, page 2) to the appropriate setting in order to select
the battery monitor mode.
➤Slide the switch (fig. 14, page 2) to „OFF“ in order to deactivate the battery
monitor mode.
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6.4 Opening the cooler
➤TCX35 only: Unlock the cooling device (fig. 2, page 2).
➤Open the cooling device.
NOTICE! Danger of damage!
When switched off by the battery monitor, the battery will no longer be
fully charged. Avoid starting repeatedly or operating current consumers
without longer charging phases. Ensure that the battery is recharged.
Battery monitor mode LOW HIGH
Switch-off voltage at 12 V 10.1 V 11.7 V
Restart-voltage at 12 V 11.5 V 13.1 V
Switch-off voltage at 24 V 21.5 V 24.6 V
Restart voltage at 24 V 23.0 V 26.2 V
NOTE
When the cooler is supplied by the starter battery, select the battery
monitor mode “HIGH”. If the cooler is connected to a supply battery,
the battery monitor mode “LOW” will suffice.
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6.5 Switch on the cooling box
A
➤Place the cooling device on a stable base.
➤Connect the cooling device
– using the AC connection cable supplied (fig. 12, page 2) to an AC mains
power socket or ...
– using the DC connection cable supplied (fig. 13, page 2) to the DC socket
in the vehicle (fig. 4, page 3).
➤Press the button “P” at the control panel to switch on the cooling device.
✓The cooling device starts to cool or heat the interior space.
6.6 Switch over between cooling and heating
➤If you want to switch over between cooling and heating, press the
button “HOT/COLD”.
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✓The red or blue operating display lights up and the device starts to cool/heat.
➤When you want to finish the cooling or heating process, press the button “P”.
➤When you stop using the cooling device, disconnect it from the mains.
6.7 Select temperature
The set temperature status display (fig. 35, page 2) indicates the selected
temperature. With an increasing number of illuminated LEDs, the cooling or heating
intensity also increases.
NOTICE!
Take care that there are only objects or goods in the cooling device
which may be cooled or heated to the selected temperature.
Operating display Operating mode
red (fig. 32, page 2) heating
blue (fig. 33, page 2) cooling
NOTE
The control unit of the cooling device has a memory function.
It memorises the selected temperature range for each mode (cooling
and heating). Thus the temperature range which is previously selected in
the mode is set again with each switching on or switching over.
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Interior space centre temperature at approx. 25 °C ambient temperature:
➤To select the cool or heat temperature, press the “ ” button repeatedly until the
required number of LEDs are illuminated.
6.8 Removing the lid
You can remove the lid of the cooling device (fig. 5, page 3):
➤Open the lid until it is at an approx. 30° angle to the cooler.
➤Pull the lid forwards and lift it off diagonally.
7 Cleaning and servicing
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➤Occasionally clean the device interior and exterior with a damp cloth.
NOTE
The following temperature indications are subject to tolerances and are
dependent on the measuring position.
Status display
(fig. 35, page 2) Interior temperature
Cooling
7 illuminated LEDs approx 1 °C (TCX14)
approx 3 °C (TCX21, TCX35)
1 illuminated LED approx 16 °C (ECO mode)
Heating 7 illuminated LEDs approx 65 °C
1 illuminated LED approx 48 °C
WARNING! Electrocution hazard
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before you clean
and service it.
NOTICE! Risk of damage
•Never clean the cooler under running water or in dish water.
•Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning
as these can damage the cooler.
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Disposal TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
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➤Make sure that the air inlet and outlet vents on the device are free of any dust and
dirt, so that heat can be released and the device is not damaged.
8Disposal
➤Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever
possible.
MIf 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.
9 Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Suggestion
The cooling device
does not function and
the fan impeller which
is visible from outside
does not rotate.
There is no voltage
present in the DC
power socket in your
vehicle.
The ignition must be switched on in most
vehicles to apply current to the DC power
socket.
The ignition is switched
on and the cooling
device does not work.
The DC power socket
is dirty. This results in a
poor electrical con-
tact.
Clean the socket of the DC power socket
with a non-metallic brush and a solvent,
so that the middle contact pin is clean.
If the plug of your cooling device
becomes very warm in the DC power
socket, either the DC power socket must
be cleaned or the plug has not been
assembled correctly.
The fuse of the con-
necting cable is burnt
through.
Replace the fuse (fig. 61, page 3) of the
DC plug with one of the same rating.
The vehicle fuse is
burnt through.
Replace the vehicle fuse of the DC power
socket (usually 15 A). (Observe the oper-
ating instructions in your motorcar for
this).
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10 Technical data
Your cooling device
does not cool satisfac-
torily and the fan impel-
ler at the outside does
not rotate.
The ventilator motor is
defective.
The repair can be executed only by an
authorized customer service.
Your cooling device
does not cool satisfac-
torily and the fan impel-
ler at the outside
rotates.
The ventilator motor
for the inner ventilator
is defective.
The thermo-electric
element is defective.
The integrated power
unit is defective.
TCX 14 TCX 21 TCX 35
Input voltage: 12/24 Vg
220 – 240 Vw
Power input: 46 W (12 Vg)
50 W (24 Vg)
64 W (230 Vw)
8.5 W
(AC, ECO mode)
8.8 W
(AC, ECO mode)
Interior temperature range
(7 to 1 LEDs)
– Cooling: 1 °C to 16 °C 3 °C to 16 °C
(max. 27 °C below ambient temperature)
Interior temperature range
(7 to 1 LEDs)
– Heating: 48 °C to 65 °C
Category: Pantry
Energy efficiency class: A++
Fault Possible cause Suggestion
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Technical data TCX14, TCX21, TCX35
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Energy consumption: 74 kWh/annum 77 kWh/annum
Gross capacity: 14 l 21 l 35 l
Usable capacity: 13.5 l 20 l 33 l
Climate class: T
Ambient temperature: +16 °C to +43 °C
Noise emission: 41 dB(A)
Weight: 5.8kg 7.3kg 10.6kg
Inspection/Certificate:
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