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GB Instruction leaflet Smart’Cooler Electric 25 l
Thank you for choosing CAMPINGAZ
®
. We hope that you will be completely
satisfied with the Smart’Cooler thermo-electric cooler.
1. SAFETY
Carefully read the instruction manual before using the appliance.
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.
Never connect your cooler directly to a 230 V~ socket via the 12 V
c
socket.
Never pour liquids in the vents or obstruct the vents of the cooler (Drawing B1).
Never connect your icebox to the 230 V~ socket and the 2 V
c
socket simulta-
neously. Avoid exposing your thermo-electric cooler to damp weather conditions
i.e. rain and snow.
Water ingress into the power supply, fan motor or other electrical parts may result
in fire, causing personal injury and/or component failure.
Never add ice into the thermo-electric cooler.
The melting ice could damage the fan motor and freeze on the radiator fins.
2. WARNING
The Smart’Cooler is a thermo-electric cooler and not a refrigerator.
The temperature difference, called Delta T and symbolized by “
∆
T", represents
the cooling performance between outside and inside the cooler at ambient
temperatures between 20 and 50°C.
At an ambient temperature below 20°C, the cooling performance is not sufficient to
keep products frozen or to make ice.
This cooler generates heat. Therefore, it requires good air circulation to operate
properly.
Never prevent the circulation of air generated by the outside and inside rotors of
the cooler’s fan.
Avoid placing the working cooler in the car boot, unless you have an MPV or a
station wagon (Drawing A). When using it in a parked car, leave the windows
slightly open.
Avoid exposing your thermo-electric cooler to direct sunlight.
Depending on the humidity of the air, the type of food stored and the duration of
use, a varying amount of water may condense inside the cooler.
3. CONNECTION
3.1. 12 V
c
connection
Open the door on the storage compartment (drawing B7), feed the cable
(drawing B2) outside the compartment and then close the door, taking care to
place the cable in the slots provided (drawing B8). Once positioned in this way, the
cable will not get in the way when closing the door. Then connect the cable end
(drawing B3) to the cigarette lighter or any other 12 V
c
supply (drawing B4).
3.2. 24 V
c
connection
If you have a 24 V battery (lorries, some 4WD vehicles), connect the end of the
cable (Drawing B3) to a 24 V
c
/12 V
c
inverter, sold separately.
3.3. 230 V~ connection (12 V
c
model without built-in transformer)
When camping, in a hotel or at home, the cooler cable can be connected to a
230 V~/12 V
c
transformer (Drawing B4). This transformer is sold separately,
except in the case of versions sold with an external transformer.
For an optimal use of your TE cooler, we recommend the Campingaz
®
Eurotransformer.
3.4. 230 V~ connection (12 V
c
/230 V~ continental model
with build-in transformer)
The 12 V
c
/230 V~ models have a built-in 230 V~/12 V
c
transformer so that you
can connect your cooler directly to the mains power supply. Open the door on
the storage compartment (drawing B7), feed the cable (drawing B2) outside the
compartment and then close the door, taking care to place the cable in the slots
provided (drawing B8). Once positioned in this way, the cable will not get in the
way when closing the door. Then connect the end of the cable to the 230 V~ mains
power supply (drawing B5).
3.5. 230 V~ connection (12 V
c
/230 V~ UK model with
built-in transformer)
The 12 V
c
/230 V~ models have a built-in 230 V~/12 V
c
transformer so that you
can connect your cooler directly to the mains power supply. Open the door on
the storage compartment (drawing B7), feed the cable (drawing B2) outside the
compartment and then close the door, taking care to place the cable in the slots
provided (drawing B8). Once positioned in this way, the cable will not get in the
way when closing the door. Then connect the end of the cable to the 230 V~ cable
supplied in the cooler (drawing B2), and connect this to the 230 V~ mains power
supply (drawing B6).
4. OPERATION
4.1. Opening and closing the lid
To open: unlock the lid by pulling it towards you as far as it will go, then pivot it
upwards (Drawing C1-C2).
To close: lower the lid and then lock it (Drawing C3).
4.2. Pre-conditioning
For optimum results, place previously cooled foods and drinks in the Smart’Cooler
thermo-electric cooler.
They will stay cool longer.
Important: In order to improve the thermal performance when travelling, when
camping, at the hotel or at home, before leaving, we strongly recommend that
you cool your cooler using an external 230 V~/12 V
c
transformer or the built-in
transformer (12 V
c
/230 V~ models only).
4.3. Cooling
The thermo-electric cooling system starts working as soon as it is connected to a
12 V
c
(or 230 V~ for the models equipped with a built-in transformer).
5. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Before cleaning your cooler, make sure that it is disconnected from any electrical
power supply. When cleaning the cooling box please refrain from using a harsh
cleaning agent or solvent. The best way to clean the box is with a damp cloth,
possibly also using some washing up liquid.
If the box is not going to be used for a lengthy period it should be dried beforehand.
It is also important to provide good ventilation, in order to avoid the appearance
of mould.
It is recommended to leave the lid open when the appliance is not used for a
long period.
You can leave the Smart’Cooler thermo-electric cooler running for a few days,
but it is necessary regularly to unplug it in order to defrost it and to empty the
condensation water, if necessary.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have a problem with your thermo-electric cooler, we advise you to read the
following with care.
6.1. Cable problem
If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be repaired only by an approved
After-Sales Service.
6.2. Connection problem
Your cooler and the outside rotor of the fan are not running.
Check the car lighter socket: in most vehicles the ignition must be turned on for the
lighter to work. If the ignition is turned on but the cooler is not operating, remove the
plug from the socket immediately, and make the following checks:
Cigarette lighter socket: when the cigarette lighter is used frequently, it can
be soiled by tobacco, causing a bad electric contact. Clean it with a non-metallic
brush.
If the cooler plug heats abnormally in the cigarette lighter, clean the socket or
check to make sure the plug is assembled correctly.
12 V
c
connection: connector fuse: the connector of your 12 V
c
power supply
cable is protected by a 7 A fuse. Check that the fuse has not blown by
unscrewing the 12 V
c
connector of the cable (Drawing D1).
6.3. Cooling problem
Your cooler is connected correctly to an electrical power supply, but it is not
cooling properly and the outside rotor of the fan is not running. The fan motor is
probably defective, contact After Sales Service.
Your cooler is not cooling correctly and the outside rotor of the fan is running.
Open the lid to check the operation of the inside fan:
If the inside fan is not running, the fan motor is probably defective, contact
After Sales Service.
If the inside fan is running, the Peltier system is probably defective, contact
After Sales Service.
7. GUARANTEE (DRAWING F)
The product benefits from a full guarantee covering parts and labour for two years
with effect from its date of purchase, excluding product return carriage charges
which must be borne by the consumer. The guarantee applies when the delivered
product does not conform to the order or when it is faulty, on condition that the claim
is accompanied by a dated proof of purchase (e.g. invoice, checkout receipt).
The product must be returned carriage-paid, complete and not disassembled, to
one of the approved After Sales Service centres, and the claim must describe
the nature of the observed problem. The product concerned by the claim may be
repaired or replaced or its purchase cost reimbursed, in whole or in part. The
guarantee is void and not applicable when the damage is a consequence of
(i) incorrect use or storage of the product, (ii) faulty maintenance of the product or
maintenance not conforming to the instructions for use, (iii) repair, modification or
maintenance of the product by unauthorized third parties, (iv) use of non-original
spare parts.
NOTE: professional use of this product is excluded from the guarantee.
Any application of the guarantee during the guarantee period has no effect on
the date of expiry of the guarantee.
This guarantee in no way affects a buyer’s statutory rights under the domestic
laws in force. In the event of difficulty, please contact the Local Customer Service
in your country. A list of contacts is provided in this leaflet.
8. WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (DRAWING G)
This recycling symbol means that this appliance is subject to separate collection.
At the end of its useful life, the appliance must be disposed of correctly.
The appliance must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste.
Do not dump, do not incinerate: the presence of certain hazardous materials in the
electrical and electronic equipment may be harmful to the environment and have
potential effects on human health.
If you wish to dispose of your appliance, please take it to a waste recovery centre
designed for this purpose (drop-off centre).
Contact your local authorities for information.
Separate collection of waste favours reuse, recycling or other forms of recovery of
recyclable materials contained in waste.
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