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• Insert the 12 volt DC plug on the power cord into the 12 volt DC socket on the portable power supply.
• Continue with steps 3-9 for cooler or warmer function. Observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
Note:
When used with a rechargeable power supply, a full-charge on the power source is
recommended for optimum performance.
Connecting to an AC/DC Converter (Sold Separately)
• Plug converter’s (CV6B) power cord into standard 120 volt 60 HZ outlet
• Make sure the unit’s
HOT/OFF/COLD
switch is in the OFF position
• Insert the 12 volt DC plug on the power cord into the 12 volt DC socket on the AC/DC
power converter.
• Continue with steps 3-9 for cooler or warmer function. Observe all CAUTIONS
and WARNINGS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Keep the HOT/OFF/COLD switch in OFF position for five minutes before switching between hot and cold.
Using the Travel Cooler and Warmer as a Cooler
1. Make sure the unit’s HOT/OFF/COLD switch is in the OFF position. Start vehicle or turn ignition to “accessory”
position.
2. Insert the DC plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet.
3. Move the HOT/OFF/COLD switch on the cooler to the COLD position.
4. The COLD LED indicator will light to show the unit is cooling.
5. Place items into the cooler and close the lid. Do not overstuff the cooler or keep the lid from closing.
6. Keep cooler lid closed during operation and reclose it quickly when adding items to it or removing items from it.
7. After use, turn the switch to the OFF position and empty the cooler.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the vehicle’s accessory outlet.
9. Clean unit as described in the Care & Maintenance section of this manual.
• The cooler takes about 120-200 minutes to reach its minimum cool temperature as low as 36°F (or 2°C). It is
recommended that items to be placed in the cooler be pre-chilled.
This will assist the cooler in reaching the lowest temperature as quickly as possible.
• Food will stay cool for some time after the unit is disconnected or turned off, but temperature will rise to that of
the surrounding air.
CAUTION: TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY:
• Observe common sense hygiene rules, as with any cooling unit. Do not eat or drink perishable items that may
have spoiled or become contaminated from lack of proper temperature control.
Using the Travel Cooler and Warmer as a Warmer
1. Make sure the unit’s HOT/OFF/COLD switch is in the OFF position. Start vehicle, or turn ignition to
“accessory” position.
2. Insert the DC plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet.
3. Move the HOT/OFF/COLD switch on the cooler to the HOT position.
4. The LED HOT indicator will light to show that the unit is warming.
5. Put items into the warmer and close the lid. Do not overstuff the warmer or keep the lid from closing. The
unit’s warming system is monitored by an automatic switch that turns the heating system on, then off when
the maximum temperature is reached and back on when the temperature drops.
6. Keep warmer lid closed during operation, and reclose it quickly when adding or removing items.
7. After use, turn the switch to the OFF position. Remove any food items.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the vehicle’s accessory outlet.
9. Clean unit as described in the Care & Maintenance section of this manual.
• Food will stay warm for some time after the unit is disconnected or turned off.
• The warmer is intended to maintain the temperature of pre-heated food and beverages; it is not designed to
warm cold items.
• The warmer takes about 120-200 minutes to reach its maximum warm temperature (approx. 120°F [48.8°C]). It
is recommended that items to be stored in the warmer be pre-heated. This will assist the warmer in reaching the
maximum temperature as quickly as possible.
CV6B
(Sold Separately)
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