Ironton 48431 User manual

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12 Volt Cooler/Warmer with Ice Maker
—8-Liter Capacity
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item # 48431

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the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This Cooler/Warmer is designed for certain applications only. Northern
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modification or improper use of this product such as an application for
which it was not designed. We strongly recommend that this product not
be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it
was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................4
Main Parts of the Cooler/Warmer ........................................................................................................5
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................5
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................7
Parts Diagram........................................................................................................................................8
Parts List................................................................................................................................................8
Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................8
Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................................9

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Intended Use
The Cooler/Warmer is designed for the cooling and heating of sealed foods and beverages, as well as
making ice cubes.
Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Capacity
8 Liters
Rated Power
112 Watts at 12 Volts DC
Warmer Temperature
131° to 141°F (ambient temperature 77°F)
Cooler Temperature
35.6° to 41°F (ambient temperature 77°F)
Ice Tray Temperature
23° to 28.4°F (ambient temperature 77°F)
Power Cord
12 volt receptacle adapter with 12 Amp fuse & 6.5’ cord
Net Weight
8.09 lb
Dimensions
17.95" (L) x 8.86" (W) x 11" (H)
Important Safety Information
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this Cooler/Warmer.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the Cooler/Warmer is used in a safe and
responsible manner.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
Specific Operation Warnings
Replace a blown fuse with a new fuse of comparable Amp rating.
Do not replace the fuse with a higher Amp rated fuse.
Do expose the Cooler/Warmer or the power cord to water.
Do not insert foreign objects into the Cooler/Warmer vent openings. The ventilation openings
should not be covered at any time while the Cooler/Warmer is operating.
Do not switch the Cooler/Warmer from cool to hot or from hot to cool. The instant 100 degree
change can damage the unit. Turn the unit off, wait 30 minutes, and then slide the main switch to
the desired function: warming or cooling.

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Main Parts of the Cooler/Warmer
Operating Instructions
General Operations
•Ensure that the orange On/Off button is OFF.
•Start the vehicle’s engine.
•Plug the power cord into the Cooler/Warmer.
•Firmly plug the power cord into the 12V receptacle outlet.
•Turn the Cooler/Warmer on by pressing and holding the orange button for two seconds.
•Select the cool button (blue) or the hot button (red).
•The blue LED will be illuminated when cooling and the red LED will be illuminated when
heating.
•Place food and beverages inside the Cooler/Warmer and close the lid.
•Turn the Cooler/Warmer off by pressing and holding the orange button for two seconds.
•The unit will always perform best if filled with food and beverages that are already cold or
warm. This unit is not for cooking.
•Operate the unit only with the cord provided. After the unit has cooled, store the cord inside
the unit to prevent losing it.
Cooler Function
•The unit will take about 30 minutes to cool to 35.6°- 41°F (assuming an ambient temperature
of 77° F), and take 1-2 hours to make ice with 23°F. The higher the ambient temperature
(room temperature), the higher the cooler temperature will be.
•Pre-chilled items will assist the fridge in cooling down faster.
•The cooler will continue to operate as long as the unit is plugged in.