LunchEAZE Lite User manual

LunchEAZE Lite
User Manual
Designed and distributed in California by:
Reliant EMS Corp
47366 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, California, 94538
ReliantEMScorp.com
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•Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack in environments above 60°C, or below 0°C.
Charging improperly or outside the specified range may
damage the battery and increase risk of fire.
•Do not modify or attempt to repair any part of
LunchEAZE. Service can only be performed by the original
manufacturer.
•Do NOT use without latching top lid closed and without
closing all 4 edges on the stainless steel food container.
•Do NOT use if LCD display has been cracked or damaged.
•Food container and contents will be HOT. Leave inserted
in LunchEAZE base while eating. Spilled hot food can
result in serious injury or burns.
•LunchEAZE does NOT keep food refrigerated. Avoid
packing easily perishable foods for extended periods.
•Do NOT dispose of any part of LunchEAZE in the trash.
Recycle your unit responsibly with an electronics
recycler.
•LunchEAZE and ReliantEMS Corp are NOT responsible for
any damages that are a result of misuse of the product,
failure to follow instructions, or failure to exercise
caution when necessary.
•Warranty: LunchEAZE comes with a 1 year manufacturing
defect warranty. This warranty excludes normal wear &
tear, water damage, and abuse.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND SAFETY INFORMATION | SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Input: Battery:
9V 5A 8000mAh Lithium Ion
8.4V Max | 7.4V Nominal
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•WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
•WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns.
•ONLY use LunchEAZE to reheat food, and ONLY use as
instructed.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. LunchEAZE can heat up during
charging or operation. Only handle plastic enclosure.
•To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse any
part of LunchEAZE in water, except the food container.
Clean spills with a damp cloth.
•Close supervision is necessary when LunchEAZE is used by
or near children.
•Unplug from charger when not in use. Allow all parts to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
•Do not operate LunchEAZE with a damaged cord or plug
after the unit malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return unit to LunchEAZE for servicing.
•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
LunchEAZE or ReliantEMS may cause injuries.
•Do not let charging cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
•Extreme caution must be used when moving LunchEAZE
when it contains hot oil, water, or other liquids.
•Always attach charger to LunchEAZE first, then plug
charger into wall outlet.
•Do not use LunchEAZE for other than its intended use.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure that LunchEAZE is
powered off before disconnecting the battery pack, and do not
carry LunchEAZE with your finger on the power button.
•Disconnect the battery pack from LunchEAZE before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing LunchEAZE.
These measures help reduce the risk of accidental starting.
•Charge LunchEAZE ONLY with the supplied charger, featuring
model # TDX-0905000. Using a charger suitable with one
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
•Use LunchEAZE ONLY with the supplied battery pack, or a
replacement from LunchEAZE. Use of any other battery pack
may create a risk of injury and fire.
•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, or any object that can
make a connection from one terminal to the other. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery. Avoid contact. If contact occurs, flush with water, and
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
•Do not use a battery pack or LunchEAZE that has been
damaged or modified. Use of damaged or modified parts may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or
risk of injury.
•Do not expose battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C
may cause explosion.
Getting Started
LunchEAZE is an automatic, heated lunch box. Pack
your food, program a mealtime, and LunchEAZE will
heat up automatically right on schedule.
Navigate the Menu
Press the ENTER button to cycle though the menu
options. The colored LEDs indicate which setting is
currently being shown.
Program your Settings
Hold the ENTER button, then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to adjust the setting that is being displayed.
Press ENTER again to confirm the changes. The colored
LED will flash when a setting is being adjusted.
Enjoy your Meal
If your mealtime is set, and the current time is set
correctly, LunchEAZE Lite will start heating
automatically 2 hours before your mealtime. The unit
must be powered ON for it to auto-start.
Please read ALL instructions for the best experience.
Please charge
your unit before
first use!
For hotter food,
keep unit inside an
insulated bag!
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4Interface
Power Button
(Hold to turn off)
Enter
Up
Menu
Indicators
Charge LED
RESET
Down
Navigating the Menu:
•The Menu Indicators tell you what menu you are
currently in.
•Press ENTER to cycle through menu options.
Editing a setting:
•Hold ENTER to select or edit a menu item, such as the
mealtime or clock.
•When a menu item is being edited, the Menu Indicator
will flash.
•Use UP and DOWN to adjust settings.
•Press ENTER again to confirm those settings.
Power:
•Hold the POWER button to turn off the device.
2Menus
Meal Time Setting. Indicates when your food
will be ready.
Clock Setting. Indicates the current time of day.
Manual Heat/Temperature Setting. Select to
start heating manually. If your model is
upgraded to include adjustable temperatures,
adjust max temperatures here.
Battery Life. Indicates the current battery
charge.
Heating Mode. Indicates that the device is
heating. The unit will be hot if this light is on,
exercise caution. The display indicates
temperature in °F.
User Guide: Setting Meal Time
•LunchEAZE will automatically heat your food according
to your set meal time. Once set, LunchEAZE Lite will
remember your mealtime settings until you change it.
•Adjust the mealtime by holding ENTER when in this
menu option. Use UP and DOWN to change the time.
•AM and PM are indicated with lights above the display.
•Press ENTER when done to confirm the time. LunchEAZE
Lite remembers your setting, so you do not need to set
this everyday.
•Heating will start 2 hours before this mealtime. If you
set a mealtime sooner than 2 hours in advance, heat will
not start until tomorrow.
•LunchEAZE Lite must be powered on for it to auto-start.
5User Guide: Setting Clock Time
•LunchEAZE Lite needs to know the time of day to start
heating correctly.
•Once set, LunchEAZE Lite remembers the clock time, this
only needs to be set once. The very first time you start
your LunchEAZE Lite, you are prompted to input the
current time of day.
•Every time LunchEAZE Lite turns on, it will show the
clock time briefly, then show the mealtime. It is
important for you to check and confirm that it is correct
to ensure your food heats properly.
•Adjust mealtime by holding ENTER when in this menu
option. Use UP and DOWN to change the time.
•AM and PM are indicated with lights above the display.
•Press ENTER when done to confirm the time.
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Helpful Tips
•Food not hot enough?
•LunchEAZE heats from the bottom up. We
recommend putting proteins on the bottom,
and lighter items like vegetables or rice on top.
•Use the insulated bag! The insulation traps the
heat, and increases the temperature of the
food.
•Frozen Food?
•LunchEAZE can handle frozen foods, but for best
results let them defrost in the fridge overnight,
or pack them with a few hours before heating
begins.
•Food too hot?
•With upgraded models, use the heat setting
option to turn down the maximum heat. Set it
once and your setting will be saved until you
change it again.
•Want two meals?
•The LunchEAZE battery is designed to handle
one meal, but the battery pack can be swapped
with a charged pack. Or, you can leave
LunchEAZE plugged in, or use our car inverter to
charge on the go.
•Convenience features:
•LunchEAZE remembers your set mealtime. Just
turn it on and it’ll be ready to go with
yesterday’s settings.
•Leave your food container inside LunchEAZE
while you eat–LunchEAZE will actively keep
your food hot while you eat.
Spare Parts
•Every user-replaceable spare part is available on
the website (LunchEAZE.com)
•Available Parts:
•DC Charger
•Lithium Ion Battery
•LunchEAZE Lids (in all colors)
•Insulated Bags
•Stainless Steel Food Container
•Side Dish Containers
•Car Power Inverters
•Battery Replacement:
•LunchEAZE’s battery is user replacable.
•To do so, remove the 2 screws on the
bottom of the unit, and remove the battery
cover.
•Unplug both connections to the battery,
and remove the battery.
•Place a new battery in the chamber, and
connect both connections
•BOTH must be connected, and
each can be connected to either of
the 2 connectors on the battery
interchangeably.
FAQ
•Factory Reset: Hold POWER and ENTER together for
5 seconds together to factory reset your LunchEAZE
Lite. The screen will show all LED’s illuminated to
confirm.
•Battery: The battery lasts for 2.5 hours of heating (1
meal), charges in 3 hours, and can be charged while
the device is heating (charging will take longer in
this case).
•Cleaning: LunchEAZE Lite’s main body is not
waterproof. Clean spills with a damp cloth. The food
container, however, is totally dishwasher safe.
•Food Types: LunchEAZE Lite can handle any type of
food, including soups, whether or not they’re
frozen. FOR BEST RESULTS, let frozen food defrost
slightly in the fridge the night before.
•Food Storage: LunchEAZE Lite does not refrigerate
your food, although using an insulated bag helps
control temperatures. We do not recommend
keeping perishable foods in LunchEAZE Lite for long
periods of time.
•Food Temperature: LunchEAZE Lite heats to a
maximum of 220°F.
What’s Included
Each LunchEAZE unit comes with:
•1x LunchEAZE Base
•1x LunchEAZE Latch
•1x Lithium Ion Battery (pre-installed)
•1x Stainless Steel Food Container
•1x Food Container Lid
•1x 9V 5A DC Charger
User Guide: Adjust Heat*
•If your model includes temperature adjustment, this
menu option will be indicated by the thermometer
icon. The “Manual Heat” menu option will have no icon.
•When in this menu option, hold ENTER to adjust the max
temperature. Use UP and DOWN to increase or decrease
the max temperature.
•Temperatures can be adjusted between 170°F –220°F.
•Press ENTER to confirm and save your settings.
LunchEAZE will remember your heat setting, so you do
not need to adjust it every time.
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* UPGRADED MODELS ONLY
User Guide: Heating
•Your unit may be warm during this time, handle with
care.
•When heating, the Menu Indicator will only have the
flame icon illuminated.
•The display shows the current temperature of the
hotplate. Note that your food may be hotter or colder
than the hotplate itself.
•The display will flash every few seconds, and the
temperature readout will update.
•The temperature is shown in degrees Fahrenheit.
•LunchEAZE will heat up to a max of 220°F.
•Hold ENTER to view the time your meal will be ready.
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User Guide: Battery and Charging
•This menu shows the current battery percentage.
•The battery reading is only accurate when the charger is
unplugged.
•If the battery level is too low for your meal to be heated
effectively, the battery icon will be flashing, even when
outside of this menu.
•To charge your LunchEAZE Lite, only use the included 9V
5A DC charger.
•Charging the battery takes about 3 hours.
•One battery charge will heat 1 meal, and keep it hot for
30-45 minutes after your mealtime.
•When charging, the Charge LED will be illuminated (see
“Interface” section). If the battery has been full and is
plugged in for an extended period of time, the Charge
LED will turn off.
10 User Guide: Loading Food
Pack food into the stainless
steel container. All 4 clasps
on its lid must be closed
securely, and the whole
container must be latched
down into LunchEAZE.
Lower the container into the
base, and make sure both
latches click down into
place, securing the
container’s lid tightly.
Always keep the lid closed
until you’re ready to eat.
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User Guide: Manual Heat
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•To start heating manually, hold ENTER when in this
menu option. Heat will start immediately, and the
display will show the temperature.
Base Model:
Upgraded Model:
•In Base Models, the Heat Now option is indicated by
the red thermometer indicator light. In Upgraded
Models, there is NO indicator light for this option.