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USING THE TRAVEL COOLER/WARMER AS A COOLER
Connecting to a vehicle's 12-volt DC accessory outlet, for extended use:
1. Make sure that the unit's WARM/OFF/COOL switch is in the OFF (center)
position. Start vehicle, or turn ignition to accessory position.
2. Open the Power Cord Hatch and remove the power Cord.
3. Insert one end of the unit's power cord into the power socket on the cooler.
4. Insert the DC plug into the vehicle's 12-volt DC accessory outlet.
5. Move the WARM/OFF/COOL switch on the cooler to the COOL position.
The Green LED will light to indicate that the unit is cooling.
6. If possible, allow 30 minutes of operation for the unit to cool before placing
old food in the unit.
7. Put items into the cooler and close the lid. Do not overstuff the cooler to keep
the lid from closing.
8. Keep cooler lid closed during operation, and re-close it quickly when adding
or removing items from it.
9. After use, turn the switch to the OFF position and empty the cooler.
10. Disconnect the power cord from the vehicle's accessory outlet and from
the cooler.
11. Store cord in the Cord Storage Hatch in the lid.
12. Clean unit as described in the Care & Maintenance section of this manual.
13. Store in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.
CAUTIONS:
• The cooler takes about 30 minutes to reach its maximum cool temperature
(approx. 401/4F below that of surrounding air). 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..
• The cooler will continue to operate as long as as it is supplied with power.
• If the vehicle engine is turned off, the cooler will continue to draw power
(a nominal 3-amps or 36-watts) from the vehicle battery..
• If the engine is switched off for a long period (overnight) it is important
to disconnect the cooler from the accessory outlet to avoid draining
the vehicle's battery.
WARNINGS:
• 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.
• Observe common sense hygiene rules, as with any cooling unit. Do not eat
or drink perishable items that may have spoiled or become contaminated
without proper temperature control.
