Refrigerator operation
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Optional battery packs
If the vehicle’s own 12V DC battery
power supply is unavailable or if the
power supply is cut off while the
appliance is in operation, the electronic
control unit automatically switches over
to the internal battery power (if batteries
are inserted).
The compartments for the battery
packs
(not included in scope of
delivery) are located on the right and
left under the central divider between
the main compartment and the freezer
compartment. A total of 12 AA batteries
are needed.
Using the refrigerator
NOTICE!
• Make sure that you only put items in the
refrigerator which may be chilled at the
selected temperature.
• Food may only be stored in its original
packaging or in suitable containers.
• Before starting your new refrigerator for
the first time, you should clean it inside
and outside with a damp cloth for
hygienic reasons.
• The cooling performance can be
affected by
- The ambient temperature
(e.g. when the vehicle is exposed
to direct sunlight)
- The amount of food to be
refrigerated
- How often you open the door
• When using the refrigerator for the first
time, there may be a mild odor which
will disappear after a few hours. Air the
living space well.
• Park the vehicle so that it is level,
especially when starting up and filling
the refrigerator before setting off on a
journey.
• The refrigerator unit operates silently.
• Approximately one hour after switching
on, the freezer compartment of the
refrigerator should be cold.
The refrigerator reaches its operating
temperature after a few hours.
• When using the refrigerator in a camper:
If the towing vehicle is equipped with
an energy management system, the
operation of the refrigerator with DC
may not always be ensured. Further
information can be obtained from the
manufacturer of your towing vehicle.
Tips for using the refrigerator
optimally
When the temperature in the interior of
the refrigerator e4 °C, the shelf
life of goods that spoil quickly cannot be
guaranteed. To attain an optimal cooling
capacity in the interior of the refrigerator,
observe the following information:
• Do not store goods in the refrigerator for
the first 12 hours of operation.
• Protect the interior of the vehicle from
warming up excessively (e.g. sunshades
in the windows, air conditioner).