Alpicool CF8 Car Refrigerator User Manual

Alpicool CF8 Car Refrigerator

Product Information

Manufacturer: Foshan Alpicool Electric Appliance Co., LTD.
Address: 13A, Xinlong Road, ShilongJiyue Industrial Zone, Xintang Village, Lunjiao Town, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong, China
FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Place the device on a stable surface.
2. Make sure the device is connected to a power source.
3. Press the power button to turn on the device.
4. Adjust the temperature settings according to your requirements.
5. Wait for the device to reach the desired temperature.
6. Once the device has reached the desired temperature, you can place your items inside for cooling or heating.
7. Close the lid securely to maintain the temperature.
8. Monitor the temperature regularly and adjust as necessary.
9. To turn off the device, press the power button again.
10. Unplug the device from the power source when not in use.

• Please read this operating manual carefully before starting the device.
• Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

• Do not operate the appliance if it is visibly damaged.
• Do not block the gaps of the fridge with things like pin, wire, etc.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain or soak it in water.
• Do not place the appliance near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.)
• Do not store any explosive substances like spray cans with a flammable propellant.
• Ensure the supply cord is dry and not trapped or damaged. Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Check the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Once unpacked and before turning on, the appliance must be placed on a level surface for more than 6 hours.
• Make sure that the appliance stays horizontally when it is running. The tilt angle must be less than 5° for long time running and be less than 45° for short time running.
• Keep the ventilation openings in the unit casing or in the built-in structure free of obstacles.
• Keep the appliance stable on the ground or in the car; Do not drain upside down.
• Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION!

• Repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel. Incorrect repair may cause danger. The lamp and supply cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or qualified persons.
• The installation of DC power in the boat must be handled by qualified electricians.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they’ve been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards.

NOTICE!

• Disconnect the power supply before each cleaning and maintenance and after every use.
• Do not use sharp tools to defrost; Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: take off the doors: leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• Check if the cooling capacity of the appliance is suitable for storing the food or medicine. Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.
• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
• The appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• Camping, Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments;
• Catering and similar non-retail applications.
• Please according to local regulations regarding disposal of the appliance for its flammable refrigerant and blowing gas.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, the distance must be at least 20cm between the radiator and your body, and fully supported by the operating and installation configurations of the transmitter and its antenna(s).

FCC NOTE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference,
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Product Features

• High-efficiency DC compressor and conversion module.
• CFC free and great heat insulation.
• DC12/24V or AC 100~240V (using the adapter) power supply.
• Fast cooling to -15°C/S°F(based on 25°C/77°F room temperature).
• Intelligent battery protection system.
• Digital display control panel for temperature setting.
• Wireless charging, USB charging port.

Product Structure

installation

1. Remove the original car console.
2. lnstall the included fridge base and tighten the screws.
3. lnstall the console fridge on the car cigar lighter.
4. Connect the included DC power cable with the car cigar lighter.

Function and Operation

• Power Supply: connect to DC 12V/24V or AC 100~240V (using the adapter the adapter should be purchased separately) power supply.
• Display Screen Initialization: the screen will be on for 2 seconds after connecting to the power supply.
• Power On/Off: press to switch ON/OFF.
• Temperature Setting: press+ or – for temperature setting, the setting will be saved automatically after stopping operating for 4 seconds(Note: the temperature displayed is the current temperature of the compartment, it’ II take a while to reach the set temperature.) Temperature setting range: -20~ 20°c (-4~68°F)
• Cooling Mode : under the running state, press to switch MAX(fast cooling) and ECO (Energy saving Mode). (*Factory setting is MAX.)
• Temperature Unit Setting: switch off the fridge, long press for three seconds until El displays, and keep pressing until ES displays. then press+ or- to select Celsius or Fahrenheit.(*Factory setting is °C.)
• Battery Protection Mode: under the running state, long press for three seconds until the screen flashes, then press again to select protection mode H(High), M(Middle), and L(Low)(*Factory setting is H.)

Voltage Reference

INPUT

MODE

| DC 12V| DC 24V
---|---|---
CUT OUT| CUTIN| CUT OUT| CUTIN
L| 8. SV| 10.9V| 21.3V| 22.7V
M| 10.lV| 11.4V| 22.3V| 23.7V
H| 11. lV| 12.4V| 24.3V| 25.7V

• the voltage is a theoretical value, there may be a deviation in different sceneries.
• Due to the different output voltages between vehicles, H should be set when the product is connected to car power, and M or L should be set when it is connected to a portable battery or other backup battery.
• The battery gear should be set from H to M or from M to L if there is a voltage protection code Fl shown on the panel. The battery gear should be set to H if the product keeps working after turning off the car engine, or the product may drain the battery.
• Reset: switch off the fridge, and long press for three seconds until El displays, under El mode, long press +- at the same time until the screen displays “888”.
• Wireless charging: put your mobile phone in the center of the wireless charge section and start charging.
• (Note: your mobile phone must have the function of wireless charging.)

The recommended temperature for common food:

Cleaning and Storage

Cleaning:

• Unplug the device first to avoid electric shock.
• Use wet cloth to clean the device and dry it.
• Do not soak the device in water and do not wash it directly.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as these can damage the device.

Storage:

• If the device will not be in use for a long time, please follow the steps:
• Turn off the power and remove the plug.
• Remove all the items stored in the device.
• Wipe off excess water from the fridge with a soft rag.
• Put the device in a cool and dry place.
• Leave the lid slightly open to prevent odors from forming.

Defrosting:

• Humidity can form frost in the interior of the cooling device or on the evaporator. This reduces the cooling capacity. Defrost the device in good time to avoid this.
• Switch off the device.
• Take out the contents of the device.
• Keep the lid open.
• Wipe off the defrosted water.
• Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to loosen objects which have AA frozen in place.

Smart Control- Fridge APP Instructions

• First Step: Turn on the Bluetooth on your smart device; start the APP and click “Search” to find nearby fridges.
• Second Step : Click the fridge icon for Bluetooth pairing (the APP will prompt you to pair the fridge by pressing the set button on the fridge’s control panel when connecting the fridge for the first time). After pairing, the APP will switch to the main interface allowing you to control the fridge.

1. MENU
2. Current temperature
3. Current-voltage
4. Target temperature
5. Switch the Left/Right compartment
6. SET  (VON/OFF
7. Temperature control
8. ECO(Energy-saving) / MAX(Fast-cooling)
9. Lock / Unlock
10. Celsius / Fahrenheit
11. Unpairing the device and returning to search
12. Battery protection mode: High/Medium/Low

Note:

• Click the lock icon on the APP to lock/unlock the control panel on the fridge, if locked, the fridge can only be controlled by the APP.

Downloading the “CAR FRIDGE FREEZER” Application

Scan the QR code on the left or search for the “CAR FRIDGE FREEZER” APP in the APP Store (for Apple devices) or Google Store (for Android devices).

Troubleshooting

• Check if the plug and socket are connected well.

• Check if the fuse has been burnt.

• Check if the power supply is malfunctioned.

• Switch on/off the fridge frequently may cause start delay of the compressor.

Refrigerator compartments are too warm| • The door is opened frequently.

• A large amount of warm or hot food was stored recently.

• The refrigerator has been disconn ected for a long time.

Food is frozen| • The temperature was set too low.
There is “water flow”

noise from inside the refrigerator

| • It’s a normal phenomenon, caused by the flow of refrigerant.
There are waterdrops around the refrigerator

casing or door gap

| • It’s a normal phenomenon, the moisture will condense to water when it touches the cold surface of the refrigerator.
The compressor is slightly noisy when starting| • It’s a normal phenomenon, the noise will be reduced after the compressor works stably.
Code Fl displayed| •  Possible cause: low voltage to the fridge.

Adjust the battery protection from High to Medium or from Medium to Low.

Code F2 displayed| • Possible cause: condenser fan is overloaded. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact the manufacturer for service.

Code F3 displayed| • Possible cause: the compressor starts too frequently. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact the manufacturer for service.

Code F4 displayed| • Possible cause: compressor not kicking in. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact the manufacturer for service.

Code FS displayed| • Possible cause: overheating of the compressor & electronics. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact the manufacturer for service.

Code F6 displayed| • Possible cause: no parameter can be detected by the controller. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact the manufacturer for service.

Code F7 or FS displayed| • Possible cause: temperature sensor is faulty. Contact manufacturer for service.

Warranty and Maintenance

• If the device gets malfunctioned, a limited warranty will be provided for 1 year from the date of purchase, except following situations:

• Contrived damage.

• Damage caused by force majeure such as earthquakes, conflagration, etc.

• Damage from inappropriate use or violating this instruction.

• Damage or malfunction caused by disassembling without permission.

• Foshan Alpicool Electric Appliance Co., LTD.
  

• Address: 13A, Xinlong Road, ShilongJiyue Industrial Zone, Xintang Village, Lunjiao Town, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong, China

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