XTM CFR1001XTM User manual

04335 09/21
PORTABLE
FRIDGE
12L
PLU 621369
CFR1001XTM

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CONTENTS
Section Page
Contents 2
General Information & Safety Instructions 3
Appliance and Accessories 4
Installation 5
Power Requirements 6
Temperature Control 7
Temperature Control Unit 8
Using with Solar Panel or Generator 9
Tips and Suggestions 10
Trouble Shooting 11
Maintenance 12
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this portable fridge which has
passed through our extensive quality assurance processes.
Every care has been taken to ensure that it reaches you
in perfect condition. However, in the unlikely event that
you should experience a problem, or if you require any
assistance please do not hesitate to contact us;
If you have a problem, call customer service do not return
this portable fridge to the place of purchase.
Note: For convenience we suggest taking a photocopy of
your purchase receipt as the original may fade.
Due to continual product development, the actual product
may differ slightly from the product pictured.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Australia: 1300 174 876
Operating times: Monday – Friday
8.00am - 5.00pm
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if
you are familiar with this type of product. The safety
precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference,
along with purchase receipt and carton. If applicable,
pass these instructions on to the next owner of the
appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident
prevention measures when using an electrical
appliance, including the following:
Electrical Safety and Cord Handling
+ Correct voltage: Make sure your local outlet
voltage and circuit frequency corresponds to the
voltage indicated on the appliance rating label.
NOTE: INTENDED USE: This is a portable product,
designed for private use. It is exclusively designed
for use in cars, 4WD’s, caravans and other vehicles
including mobile homes, campervans and boats. It is
designed to cool food and beverages and to be set up
and used in dry, weather protected areas.
+ Safe connection: Insert the power cord firmly into
a 12V DC socket. Do not alter the plug.
+ Protect from moisture: To protect against
electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or
the appliance itself in water or other liquid.
+ Ensure your hands are dry before handling the
plug or switching on the appliance. Do not use it
on wet surfaces.
+ Protect the power cord. Do not kink or damage
the power cord. Do not wrap it around the
appliance. Do not pull the unit by the cord. Do not
use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord
or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
+ Never touch uninsulated cord with bare hands.
+ Always ensure that the correct voltage is applied
to the fridge. The voltage is stated on the fridge’s
data plate.
+ Never obstruct vents to the fridge’s compressor.
+ Defrost the fridge on a regular basis.
+ Never use hard or sharp implements to remove
ice from the cooling compartment.
+ Never use abrasive or solvent based materials
when cleaning the cooling compartment.
+ Do not use any electrical appliances inside the
cooling compartment.
NOTE: This appliance 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 instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
+ Do not expose to rain.
+ This appliance is suitable for camping use.
+ This appliance may be connected to more than
one source of power.
DO NOT STORE EXPLOSIVE
SUBSTANCES SUCH AS
AEROSOL CANS WITH A
FLAMMABLE PROPELLANT
IN THIS APPLIANCE.

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APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES
CONTROL PANEL
SHOULDER STRAP
CABINET
INTERNAL LED
POWER INPUT PANEL
12V/24V DC POWER CORD

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INSTALLATION
After unpacking the fridge check that no parts
are missing. Place the unit in a dry place which is
protected against splashing water. Do not place
directly adjacent to sources of heat such as heating,
gas ovens, hot water, pipes or directly in the sun.
It is important that your appliance is installed and
operated in accordance with these instructions to
ensure its performance, efficiency and operation.
APPLICATION AND OPERATIVE
COOLING RANGE
The cooling compartment has varying temperature
zones. The values indicated on the digital display are
related to the middle of the cabinet. The Single Zone
Fridge is designed to either refrigerate or freeze
food. The fridge may be used for outdoor use such
as for camping purposes. If you wish to refrigerate
medicines, first check to ensure the fridge’s cooling
capacity meets the demands of the respective
medicines. The fridge is designed to operate in
ambient temperatures between -10° and +55° C
in a maximum air humidity of 90%. The fridge can
operate continuously at a maximum angle of 30°.
Level operation is preferable.
NOTE: The normal operation of the appliance
requires heat to be radiated away from the
condenser located at the end of the cabinet.
Adequate airflow is required around the compressor
at all times. (Fig. 1).
The cooling system has been designed to operate
correctly when the appliance is positioned on angles
up to 30 degrees. It is recommended that the time
the unit is exposed to angles over 30 degrees is
limited to a maximum of four (4) hours continuous
operation. (Fig. 2).
FIG. 1
Air Flow
FIG. 2

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POWER REQUIREMENTS
The fridge is designed to operate on DC voltage.
+ DC input 12V or 24V DC (e.g. car cigarette
lighter or car battery).
+ If the fridge/freeze is operating when the vehicle
ignition is switched OFF, the fridge will switch
OFF automatically when the power source
voltage falls below the Battery Protection cut-out
setting.
+ The fridge will automatically switch back ON when
the vehicle is re-started and the power source
voltage reaches the Battery Protection cut-in
setting.
OPERATING YOUR FRIDGE
WITH 12/24V DC
+ Plug the 12V/24V DC power cord into the DC
power socket (as highlighted over page) on the
end of the fridge and then connect to the vehicle
cigarette lighter socket or suitable 12V or 24V
DC power source.
+ The fridge will automatically turn on, there is no
requirement to switch the appliance on.
+ The display will automatically show the current
internal cabinet temperature.
+ For optimum performance and efficiency, it is
important that the fridge has a reliable DC power
source available. Direct connection to the battery
is recommended and reduces the risk of voltage
dropping to the appliance.
+ Use only the 1.5m DC power cord supplied with
the fridge.
IMPORTANT: If a DC extension cord is required we
recommended use of a 6mm dia. (AWG11) 4.58mm2
Twin Sheath Two Core cord with direct connection to
the positive and negative battery terminals with 15A
inline fuse protection.
+ The fridge is equipped with an electronic control
system that will prevent polarity reversal. In the
event that the battery connection is reversed
the unit will not start or operate. The power
input socket is fitted with a 15A blade fuse for
protection.
12/24V DC POWER
REQUIREMENTS
If your fridge is cutting out prematurely, it could be
due to:
1. The low voltage protection being set too
high on the Battery Protection.
2. DC power cord and/or connections are
not suitable to carry the required current.
Check the power cord and all connections
and adjust the Battery Protection on the
control panel.
+ The fridge is equipped with a multi-level Battery
Protection that protects your vehicle battery
against excessive discharging when the fridge is
connected to 12V or 24V DC power source.
IMPORTANT: When using the fridge with DC power
supply, we recommended setting the Battery
Protection to LOW.
NOTE: A battery charger may only be connected to
the battery when the fridge has been disconnected
from the DC power source.
+ Over-voltage may cause damage to the
electronics of the fridge.
+ Your fridge is equipped with reverse polarity
protection. It protects your fridge against reverse
battery connection and short circuit.
+ As a protection for your battery, the fridge
switches OFF automatically if the power source
voltage is insufficient.
NOTE: It is important that the correct cord size and
gauge is used for the installation of the DC supply
as over distance the voltage can decrease if the
incorrect cord size and gauge cord is being used.
+ Always consult a qualified automotive electrician
when using a DC extension cord.
DC POWER CORD

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12V DC INPUT CUT OUT CUT IN
HIGH 11.8V 13.1V
MEDIUM 10.7V 12V
LOW 10.0V 11.6V
24V DC INPUT CUT OUT CUT IN
HIGH 24.5V 25.8V
MEDIUM 23.2V 24.5V
LOW 22V 23.6V
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
When your fridge is first connected to the DC power
input the appliance will automatically switch on
and the LCD control panel will display the current
cabinet temperature, Battery Protection and Cooling
Speed setting as well as the current input voltage.
+ The Temperature Controller provides the ability
to set the desired temperature level and display
the current cabinet temperature. The electronic
controller has been programmed to maintain an
average of the set temperature.
+ The compressor will start up when the internal
cabinet temperatureincreases 0.5 to 1.5 degrees
above the set temperature and will run until the
temperature is 0.5 to 1.5 degrees below the set
temperature.
15AMP FUSE
USB CONNECTION
12V / 24V DC POWER CONNECTION
BATTERY PROTECTION
SETTING
1. Fridge to automatically restart once input voltage
is reached and is to retain all original settings
prior to monitor being activated.
2. Audible beeping to be heard when monitor is
activated.

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Set
BATTERY
VOLTAGETEMPERATURE
RUN
TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT
POWER
1. Press & Hold button to turn fridge ON.
2. Press & Hold button for 3 seconds to turn
fridge OFF.
TEMPERATURE SETTING
1. Press the SET BUTTON once
2. Press to set temperature.
BATTERY PROTECTION
1 Press the Set BUTTON twice
2 Press the arrows to select the
required battery protection
3 The selection will flash 4 times
SET BUTTONPOWER ON/OFF BUTTON
UP AND DOWN BUTTONSTEMP. DISPLAY

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USING WITH SOLAR PANEL OR
GENERATOR
USING WITH SOLAR PANELS
+ The power consumption and efficiency of
your fridge makes it ideal to be used in
conjunction with solar panels to provide
recharging of the DC power source. Solar panels
will provide charge into the battery during the
daylight hours even while the appliance is
operating.
+ As the output from solar panels changes
depending on the level of sunlight and intensity,
your fridge cannot be connected directly to the
solar panels. The appliance must be connected to
a suitable DC battery and then the solar panels
connected to the battery.
+ We recommend the use of the quality portable
solar panel kits from 100 to 200 watts for use
with your fridge. DO NOT connect the fridge
directly to the solar panel as it will not work.
Connection must be via the battery.
USING PORTABLE
GENERATORS
+ It is important that the your fridge
is never connected directly to a generator. This
fridge is designed to operate directly
from a battery. Using from a generator may
result in damage to your fridge which
may void your appliance warranty.
+ Most generators are fitted with a DC power
output socket - DO NOT connect your fridge
directly to the DC power output of the generator
as this will result in damage to your fridge and
void warranty. Connection must be via the
battery.
+ When charging the battery using a digital or
inverter type generator, we recommend only
using a ‘smart battery charger’ that is fully
automatic, spark proof and reverse polarity
protected. The battery charger is connected
directly to the AC power output of the generator.
Only run this fridge directly from a battery
SOLAR PANEL GENERATOR CHARGER BATTERY FRIDGE

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OWNERS MANUAL
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
+ Fresh and frozen foods should not be stored right
beside each other in the cabinet. Doing so may
cause a fresh food to freeze and/or spoil.
+ When the appliance is being set at 0° or lower
temperatures, do not store glass bottles or liquids
such as beer, milk, juices or soft drinks in the unit
as these may freeze and shatter.
+ Items such as fruit and vegetables should be
stored closer to the top of the cabinet as this area
is normally slightly warmer. This will reduce
the risk of spoiling and ensures that damage is not
caused by being crushed by heavier items.
+ To improve the efficiency of your fridge
it is better to have the cabinet as full as possible
at all times. A full cabinet will provide lower
power consumption over 24 hours than a half
empty one. When the cabinet is full there is
little air space between the goods so the cold air
is trapped, but when there is lots of air the
coldness cannot be captured and held. On a trip
it is a good idea to replace finished products with
bottles of water or similar. This will fill the empty
spaces and allow the coldness to remain within
the cabinet.
+ Frequent door opening will allow warm air to enter
the cabinet. Keep the number of times you open
the door to a minimum where possible.
+ When located in the rear of a car or trailer, it is
recommended that the appliance be kept away
from direct sunlight to reduce the risk of
increased heat. It should also be provided with
suitable ventilation to guarantee efficient power
consumption and performance. You must
remember that when a vehicle is parked in the sun
on a day where the ambient temperature is
+30°C, the interior of the vehicle can reach
+55°C.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Your fridge will be delivered cleaned from the
factory – you nevertheless should clean prior to
initial use. Take a cloth which has been slightly
moistened with lukewarm water. Pay attention that
no water drops into the seals and possibly damages
the electronics. Dry off the fridge with a cloth after
cleaning. Clean your fridge periodically and as soon
as it is dirty.
ATTENTION:
+ DO NOT use solvents or agents with sand or acid
parts for cleaning your fridge.
+ DO NOT use brushes, graters or hard sharp tools
to clean your fridge.
+ Before cleaning, the power cord should be
disconnected and the fridge switched OFF.
+ Clean the fridge inside and out with a damp cloth.
For stubborn dirt, use some sodium bicarbonate
dissolved in lukewarm water.
+ After washing, rinse with clean water and dry
carefully.
+ When storing your fridge for a long period
of time, DO NOT fully close the lid. This will
prevent mould and odours. For additional queries,
service and maintenance please contact our After
Sales Support 1300 174 876. They will provide
you with expert advice on further information you
may require.
DISPOSAL
When it comes to the end of its working life, your
fridge should be disposed of responsibly to ensure
that it does not contaminate the environment. It
would be advisable to contact your local council for
where to recycle your fridge.

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ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE
The Fridge will not turn on
Check the unit is switched ON – Press and hold button for 3 seconds.
Check the power cord and all connections from the battery to fridge.
Check the fuse at the Power Input Panel.
The contents of the fridge are freezing The temperature has been set too low, therefore increase the temperature
setting.
Poor refrigeration performance
Too much food has been put inside the unit.
Temperature of the food put inside the fridge is too high.
Lid is not closed properly.
Lid seal is damaged.
There is poor ventilation around the fridge.
Ambient temperature is very high.
Temperature is not set correctly.
There is a “water flow” type of noise from
inside the unit This is normal, caused by the flow of refrigerant.
There is a noise from the unit
Unit is not on a flat level surface.
Check for vibrations in surrounding objects.
Fridge does not
work and display does not
illuminate
There is no voltage present in the 12V/24V cigarette lighter socket in your
vehicle. The ignition must be switched ON in most vehicles to apply current to
the cigarette lighter socket.
The fridge fuse is defective. Replace the fuse.
Fridge does not
work and display
does not illuminate when
operating from the 12V/24V
cigarette lighter socket with
ignition switched ON
The cigarette lighter socket fuse is defective and must be replaced.
The cigarette lighter socket must be cleaned or the plug has not been
assembled correctly.

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PART NO. CFR1001XTM
MANUFACTURER NO. BD/C12 DC
GROSS CAPACITY: 12L
CLIMATIC CATEGORY: T
RATED VOLTAGE - DC: 12V / 24V DC
RATED CURRENT - DC: 3.8A / 1.9A
USB OUTLET: 5V @ 2A DC
POWER OF LAMP: < 1W
REFRIGERANT: R134a - 18g
BLOWING AGENT: Cyclopentane
For further information or assistance please contact
customer service on 1300 174 876

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NOTES

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04335 09/21
PORTABLE
FRIDGE
12L
PLU 621369
CFR1001XTM
FOR SERVICE, SPARE PARTS
OR PRODUCT INFORMATION,
PLEASE CONTACT SITRO GROUP
AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm (AEST)
Do not return to place of purchase
Keep your purchase receipt, this will be required
to make any claims under the 2 Year warranty.
AUST. 1300 174 876
Manufactured in China for
SUPER RETAIL GROUP LIMITED
6 Coulthards Ave, Strathpine. Queensland 4500, Australia
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