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• This refrigerator can be used by children age 8 and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the refrigerator in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
• Children shall not play with the refrigerator. Always keep and
use the refrigerator out of the reach of children.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this refrigerator.
• Never expose the refrigerator to rain.
• The refrigerator is suitable for camping use.
• Do not put a water-filled container. Water if spilled will
degrade the insulation of electric components and may lead
to a fire from electric leak.
• If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced to prevent the
possibility of electric shock. It must be replaced with a new
cord (ENGEL genuine products).
• Do not touch the inside and other metal parts of the cabinet
with wet hands, as this may cause frostbite.
• Do not contact metal parts with positive terminal of battery.
• Cyclopentane is used as in the insulation. The gases in
insulation material require a special disposal procedure with
the applicable disposal regulations.
• Never disassemble the refrigerator by yourself. Inadequate
repairs may lead to considerable hazards.
• To avoid burnout of wiring from battery to the refrigerator
when a short circuit, install a 10A fuse in the wiring circuit,
nearby the battery.
• Use the DC cord originally accompanying the refrigerator
when operating it on DC. Be sure to fully insert the cigarette
lighter plug into the socket. Failure to do so may lead to
distortion of the socket and/or a fire due to overheating from
loose connection.
• When replacing a fuse equipped inside the cigarette lighter
socket, always use the Engel-exclusive fuse for replacement.
Never use a wire or a lead instead. Doing so may lead to a
fire from overheating.
• The fuse equipped inside the cigarette lighter plug has a
direction indicated by the arrow printed on it. Make sure the
arrow points to the right direction when replacing the fuse.
Failing to do so would not let the fuse to blow when
overheating, resulting in deformation of the plug and/or a fire.
• When the cigarette lighter plug comes in contact with water
or salty substance, be sure to thoroughly wipe it off. Take
extra caution when wiping off the head terminal of the plug.
Water and salty substance, if remained on the tip of the
cigarette lighter plug, will result in rust, causing poor
conductivity and abnormal overheating and possibly lead to
deformation of the plug and/or a fire.
• Do not touch the metal tip of the cigarette lighter plug. The
whole body of the cigarette lighter plug becomes hot during
operation even if the plug is securely inserted into the
socket. The metal tip in particular will become hot enough to
burn your finger.
• This refrigerator runs on both AC i.e. from wall outlet and DC
such as battery. Do not attempt to run it on any voltage
above the specified voltage, nor use it with any power source
not specified here. Failing to comply will result in product
failure or lead to a fire.
• When operating on AC, do not plug in to an extension cable
or put too many plugs into one socket. Failure to comply will
result in electric shock or a fire.
• When operating on AC, be sure to plug in securely. Poor
connection will result in electric shock or a fire.
• Clean the AC cord plug to remove dust from the terminals
and their base. Dust on the plug will lead to a fire or electric
shock from degraded insulation.
• Do not attempt to hang on the refrigerator door. Do not sit on
the refrigerator while the door is open. Doing so may lead to
injuries due to tumbled refrigerator or your fingers being
caught in the door.
• Do not put heavy objects on the refrigerator. Doing so may
lead to injury from falling objects when the door opens.
• Be sure that no part of the refrigerator body is pushing its
power cable to bend it hard. The cable, when bent hard, may
get damaged and lead to overheating and a fire.
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When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is
not trapped or damaged.
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Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Avoid using flammable sprays near the refrigerator. The
electrical contacts may catch a fire.
• When using the refrigerator in a trunk of the car, keep
adequate ventilation. Failing to do so may overheat and
damage the refrigerator and possibly lead to a fire.
• Do not store objects that require precise temperature control
such as medicine and scientific specimens. This refrigerator
is not suited to store such types of objects.
• When there is a leak of utility gas around you, do not touch
the refrigerator or its cable plug. Open the windows and
maintain good ventilation. Failing to do so may lead to a fire
and/or a burn from explosion.
• Disconnect the refrigerator from the AC before cleaning and
servicing it as well as after each use.
• Pay due attention to the polarity of the cigarette lighter plug;
the center terminal must be connected to the positive line
while the side contacts to the negative or earth.
• Be careful not to drop the refrigerator when carrying it. The
refrigerator will be damaged if dropped and may also lead to
injuries of yourself.
• Do not put fingers between the lid and body of the
refrigerator. Doing so may lead to injuries when the door
closes.
• Do not put living things such as pets in the refrigerator.
• Do not attempt to open or close the refrigerator door while
driving a car. It may lead to an accident due to distracted
driving.
• This refrigerator is suitable for cooling food. If you wish to
cool medicines, check if the cooling capacity of the
refrigerator is enough.
• Never use a battery charger or transformer or rectifier or
battery eliminator or AC/DC converter to power the
refrigerator. Doing so may damage the refrigerator.
• Never connect the refrigerator directly to an engine
generator set regardless of whether its output is AC or DC.
Doing so will lead to poor cooling and may also damage the
refrigerator due to the high voltages and surge pulse from
the generator set. Utilize an automatic voltage regulator for
the refrigerator. Contact your ENGEL dealer if there is any
question regarding the use of engine generator set to power
the refrigerator.
• The pair of handles accompanying the refrigerator shall be
securely fixed to the refrigerator. Poor installation may lead
unexpectedly dropping the refrigerator during transportation,
which may result in damage to or failure of the refrigerator
and possible cause of injuries.
• Do not put a bagged cold pack whose inner material is
leaking. Some of off-the-shelf bagged ice packs contain a
type of chemical that corrodes the metal parts of the
refrigerator. If such chemical is spilled in the refrigerator
interior, wipe it off with a wet, soft cloth and wipe off again
with a dry cloth.
• It is recommended to turn off the refrigerator when the
• When operating on a floor, securely fix the refrigerator so
that it would not fall and cause injuries when encountering
vibration such as earth quake.
• While the refrigerator is in operation, do not use a quick
charger to charge the battery that is supplying power to the
refrigerator. The high voltages generated from the charger
may damage the refrigerator and lead to a fire.
• Do not damage or modify or bend hard or pull or twist or
bundle the power cable. Do not have the power cable caught
under or pinched with heavy objects. Doing so may damage
the cable and possibly lead to a fire or electric shock.
• Do not use the refrigerator if its power cable is damaged or
the catch of its plug is loose. Failing to comply may lead to
an electric shock or short or fire.
• Do not use the refrigerator near a heated object or gas
equipment. Doing so not only reduces cooling performance
but would cause a fire when leakage of the utility gas.
CAUTION
vehicle engine is shut off so as to keep the battery from
running out.
• Take extra caution when transporting the refrigerator.
• If you wish to install and continuously use the refrigerator in a
vehicle for commercial purposes, permanent vehicle
installation and wiring is recommended as it would keep the
cigarette lighter plug from being overheated and deformed.
Refer to 6.2.2 Onboard direct wiring with optional kit also
consult the Engel dealer nearest to you as needed.
