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• The warmer will continue to operate as long as the vehicle battery
provides power.
• If the vehicle engine is turned off, the unit will continue to draw power (a
minimal 3 amps or 36 watts) from the vehicle battery.
• If the engine is switched off for a long period (overnight) it is
recommended that the warmer be disconnected from the accessory outlet
to avoid draining the vehicle’s battery.
WARNINGS
• Food will stay warm for some time after the unit is disconnected or
turned off.
• Observe common sense hygiene rules, as with any warming unit. Do not
eat or drink perishable items that may have spoiled or become
contaminated.
CONNECTING TO A PORTABLE 12 VOLT DC POWER
SUPPLY, FOR USE AWAY FROM VEHICLE
• Make sure that the unit’s COOL/WARM/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
• Insert the 12 volt DC plug on the power cord into the 12 volt DC socket on the
portable power supply and the other end of the cord into socket on cooler.
• Continue with steps 3-9, for cooler or warmer function. Observe all
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.
Note:
With a current draw of approximately 3 amps (36 watts), the unit will operate
for approximately 2.5 hours from a fully charged 12 volt DC portable power
supply.
OBSERVE ALL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.
Note:
When used with a rechargeable power supply, a full-charge on the power
source is recommended for optimum performance.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
The power cord is fuse-protected against short-circuiting, by a 5-amp fuse located
in the tip of the 12 volt DC plug. If the DC socket is powered, but the unit does not
operate, then the cooler/warmer fuse may be open.
To inspect or replace the DC Power Cord Fuse:
1. Unscrew the end-cap of the power cord plug.
2. Remove fuse, inspect it for an open element, and replace with a new 5-amp
fuse, if needed.
3. Re-attach the end-cap to the plug.
4. If new fuse opens, call your service center for further instructions and possible
return/replacement. This unit is not user-serviceable, it must be returned to
manufacturer for professional service or repair. Any attempt to service by user
will void warranty.
CAUTIONS
• The cooler takes about 100-120 minutes to reach its maximum cool
temperature depending on the outside surrounding temperature. 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 the vehicle battery
provides 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 from lack of proper temperature control.
USING THE TRAVEL COOLER/WARMER AS A WARMER
1. Make sure that the unit’s COOL/WARM/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
Start vehicle, or turn ignition to “accessory” position.
2. Insert the DC plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet.
3. Move the COOL/WARM/OFF switch on the cooler to the WARM position.
4. The LED WARM indicator will light (RED light) to show that the unit is warming.
5. Put items into the warmer and close the lid. Do not overstuff the warmer. The
unit’s warming system is monitored by an automatic switch that turns the
heating system on and off when excessively high temperatures are reached.
6. Keep warmer lid closed during operation, and re-close it quickly when adding
items to it, or removing items from it.
7. After use, turn the switch back to the OFF position. Remove any food items.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply socket and from the warmer.
Clean unit as described in the Care & Maintenance section of this manual.
9. Store in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.
CAUTIONS
• The warmer is intended to maintain the temperature of pre-heated food
and beverages; it is not designed to warm cold items.
• The warmer takes about 100-120 minutes to reach its maximum warm
temperature approx. 48.8°C (120°F). It is recommended that items to be
stored in the warmer be pre-heated. This will assist the warmer in
reaching the maximum temperature as quickly as possible.
