CLATRONIC KB3713N Cool Box Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: CLATRONIC

Table of Contents

General Notes
Special Safety Instructions for this Appliance
Intended Use
Unpacking the Appliance
Operating Modes
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Technical Data
Disposal
Documents / Resources

KB 3713 N
Cool Box

Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.
Symbols in this Instruction Manual
Important safety information is explicitly marked. Please follow these instructions exactly in order to avoid injuries and damages to the appliance:

**WARNING:
Warns against health hazards and indicates possible risks of injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates possible damage to the appliance or to other objects.
NOTE:** This highlights tips and information.

General Notes

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt, and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this appliance to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use.
Do not connect the appliance to an electrical circuit outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid), and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
Always unplug the appliance (pull the plug itself, not the cable) when you do not use the appliance, when you attach accessories, during cleaning, or in case of malfunction.
Do not operate the machine without supervision. Always unplug the appliance when leaving the room.
The appliance and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance may not be used.
Use only original spare parts.
In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene, etc.) out of their reach.

**WARNING:**
Do not allow small children to play with the foil. There is a danger of suffocation!

Special Safety Instructions for this Appliance

**WARNING:
Do not store any explosive substances such as aerosol containers containing flammable propellant inside the appliance.
CAUTION:** Risk of overheating! Keep the ventilation slots free! If the heat generated by the operation is not properly dissipated, it can result in overheating and fire.

Do not place the appliance on or directly next to heat sources such as ovens, radiators, etc.
Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an authorized technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years 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 appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

**CAUTION:**
This appliance is not designed to be immersed in water during cleaning. Please follow the instructions that we have included for you in the chapter on “Cleaning”.

Intended Use

The appliance is suitable for cooling pre-chilled food and drinks.
It is intended for use in the household and in similar applications, such as:

In personal kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other work areas;
By guests in hotels, motels, and other accommodation;
In bed & breakfast accommodation;
To use for camping;
In motor vehicles.

It is not intended for the following use:

In agriculture;
In catering and similar wholesale use.
This appliance may not be exposed to rain.

Unpacking the Appliance

Remove the appliance from the package.
Remove all packaging materials such as films, fillers, cable holders, and cardboard.
Check the delivery contents for completeness.
Should the package contents be incomplete or damages be found, do not take the appliance into operation. Take it immediately back to the dealer.

NOTE:
Dust or production residues can be located on the appliance. We recommend cleaning the appliance as described under “Cleaning”.

Scope of Delivery
1 Cooler box
1 Power cord for alternating current (AC) 220 – 240 Volt
1 Car power cord for direct current (DC) 12 Volt

Notes for Use
General Notes

Never place the appliance next to naked flames or other heat sources.
For best results, the only store already cooled food/beverages in the cooler. Select a place of use that is protected from direct sunlight.
The lid is locked when the handle is pushed back and when carrying.
To open the cooler box, pull the handle forward.
Do not open the lid more often than required. Do not
leave the lid open more often than it is necessary. This affects the cooling performance.
The cooling duration depends on the ambient temperature.
The appliance is not suitable for permanent operation.
The appliance can be connected to two different energy sources.
– Alternating current: 220 – 240 V~ or
– Direct current: 12 V
Use the switch to select an operating mode.

Operating Modes

NOTE:
To use the ECO or MIN functions, the appliance must be connected to 220 – 240 V alternating current.

In the MAX operating mode, cooling is at the highest level. Use this operating mode if you want to cool the food.
The output is reduced in the operating mode ECO. Use this mode if you want to cool for a longer period of time.
In the MIN operating mode, cooling is performed at the lowest level. Use this operating mode for food that has already been precooled.

Using the Appliance
The switch for the operating mode, the AC connection socket, and the DC cable can be found at the backside of the appliance.

Connection to the Alternating Current

Check to make sure that the mains voltage that you want to use is 220 – 240 V~.
Plug the power cord for alternating current into the AC socket on the appliance.
Connect the appliance to a properly installed earthed socket.
Set the switch to MAX, MIN, or ECO.

Connection to the Direct Current

Remove the power cord for the alternating current, if
necessary.
Turn on the engine of the motor vehicle.
Remove the DC cable from the cable storage compartment at the backside of the appliance.
CAUTION:
The cable is firmly connected to the appliance. You won’t be able to remove it.
Connect the appliance to the cigarette lighter in the motor vehicle.
Set the switch to MAX.

**NOTE:**
Protect the battery of your motor vehicle. Only run the appliance in the motor vehicle while the engine is running.

End of Operation
There is no automatic shut-off. The appliance runs permanently as long as it is connected to a power source.

Unplug the power cord from the socket or the cigarette lighter.
If you have operated the appliance with an alternating current, unplug the connecting cable from the appliance.

Cleaning

WARNING:

Always disconnect the appliance from the main power supply before cleaning.
Do not immerse the appliance in the water! It could result in an electric shock or fire.

**CAUTION:**

Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.
Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

The lid is removable. Pull the lid upwards out of the holder. Pay attention to the guidelines.
Use a moist towel to clean the inside and the outside. You may add a dishwashing liquid to the towel.
Dry it with a cloth afterward.
Fasten the lid back into the holder.

Storage

Clean the appliance as described and allow it to dry.
If necessary, store the DC cable in the cable storage compartment.
We recommend keeping the appliance in its original packaging if it will not be used for long periods.
Always store the appliance out of the reach of children in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The appliance is not working.	No power supply.	Check the connection to the

energy source.
Check the domestic power socket with a different appliance.
Check the fusebox.
Does the cigarette lighter of your motor vehicle work without a problem?
The appliance is defective.| Consult our service department or an expert.
The appliance does not work with direct current.| The fuse in the plug of the 12 V power cord is faulty.| Replace the fuse. You can obtain one from a specialized dealer.
The cigarette lighter of your motor vehicle is
faulty.| Contact a specialist for motor vehicles.

Technical Data

Model:………………………………………………………….. KB 3713 N
Protection class: ………………………………………………………….ll
Net weight: ………………………………………………. approx. 3.4 kg
Capacity: ………………………………………………….. max. 22 litres

Alternating current
Power supply:……………………………… 220 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption cooling
MAX: …………………………………………………………….55 W
MIN: …………………………………………………………….5.4 W
ECO: …………………………………………………………….20 W
Direct current
Power supply:……………………………………………………. 12 V
Power consumption cooling: …………………………………….45 W

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.
This appliance has been tested according to all applicable, current CE directives and built according to the latest safety regulations.

Disposal

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol
Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points
provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilization of electrical and electronic equipment.
Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. Your dealer and contractual partner is also obliged to take back the old appliance free of charge.

warranty card
KB 3713 N
24 months warranty according to warranty declaration date of purchase, dealer stamp, signature

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