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GENERAL INFO & 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 & 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, caravans
and other vehicles including mobile homes,
campervans, rail cars and boats. It is designed
to cool food and beverages and to be set up in
dry, weather protected areas. It is not intended
for stationary extended use as e.g. a second
fridge at home.
• Safe connection: Insert the plug firmly into
a properly earthed AC mains or 12V DC
socket Do not alter the plug.
• Protect from moisture: To protect against
electric shock, do not immerse the cable,
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.
NOTE:
Installation of AC in boats should be
carried out by a qualified electrician.
•
Protect the power cable.
Do not kink or
damage the power cable. Do not wrap it
around the appliance. Do not pull the unit
by the cable. Do not use the cable as a
handle, close a door on the cable or pull
the cable around sharp edges or corners.
Keep the cable away from heated surfaces.
•
Never touch uninsulated cables with
bare hands.
This applies especially to
handling AC cables.
•
For installations in boats:
If the device is
AC mains operated, it is important that the
system is protected by a fuse and an earth
leakage protection device.
•
Always ensure that the correct voltage
is
applied to the Fridge/Freezer. The voltage is
stated on the Fridge/Freezer’s data plate.
•
Never obstruct vents
to the Fridge/
Freezer’s compressor.
•
Defrost the Fridge/Freezer
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.
