IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
Do not allow this unit to become wet.
Operate only when dry.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE:
• Manually turn the unit off after each use. This unit does not automatically turn on and off.
• Do not operate unattended for extended periods of time.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY ADULTS.
• Keep small children from opening unit when warming.The interior of this unit gets quite hot in
warming mode.
• When operating from a vehicle battery, make sure you start your engine after 3-4 hour
of operation to recharge the vehicle battery.
• Do not overstuff cooling/heating chamber. Airflow between food containers keeps temperature
more even.
• Allow airflow around fan area — blocking airflow will slow cooling or heating.
• Do not use this unit for medical use. It is not approved for medical applications.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the DC plug and cord, pull by DC plug rather than cord when
disconnecting.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to
damage or stress.
• Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Take to a qualified technician for replacement of worn or
defective parts immediately.
• Read This Instruction Manual Before Using This Unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
Black & Decker
®
®
Travel Cooler/ Freezer
™
™
& Warmer,
one of
the most advanced, state-of-the-art units on the market today. Please read this manual
carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit itself or
power sources from which it operates.
The
Black & Decker
®
®
Travel Cooler/Freezer
™
™
& Warmer
is compact, lightweight, and portable.
It provides convenient storage for cold or hot beverages and foods, making conventional
insulation-only coolers, thermal bottles and jars and insulated chests obsolete.
For extended use:
Plug the
Black & Decker
®
®
Travel Cooler/Freezer
™
™
& Warmer
into vehicle’s 12 volt DC
accessory outlet to keep food and drinks cold or warm. No more digging around in melting
ice and water for soggy foods and dripping drinks. No need for ice, dry ice, or cold/hot packs.
Ideal for use in a:
• Car
• Truck or SUV
• RV, mobile home, camper
• Boat
• Home or motel — use with the VEC004ARB AC/DC Converter (sold separately).
• At the beach, on picnics, at the campground — use with battery power.
Completely portable:
Take the
Black & Decker
®
®
Travel Cooler/Freezer
™
™
& Warmer
with you, wherever you go,
to keep cold or hot food and drinks at just the right temperature.
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