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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 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 COOL position.
4. The LED COOL indicator will light (GREEN light) to show that the unit is cooling.
5. Put items into the cooler and close the lid. Do not overstuff the cooler or keep
the lid from closing.
6. Keep cooler 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 to the OFF position and empty the cooler.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the vehicle’s accessory outlet and from
the cooler. 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 cooler takes about 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 cool-
er 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 4-amps or 48-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 contro
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