LIBHOF Q-18 Compressor Car Fridge User Manual

LIBHOF Q-18 Compressor Car Fridge User Manual

Please read this operating manual carefully before starting the device. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. If the device is passed on to another person, this operating manual must be handed over to the user along with it.

The manufacturer can not be held liable for damage resulting from improper usage or incorrect operation.

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1.1 General Safety

WARNING!

Do not operate the cooling device if it is visibly damaged.
If this cooling device’s power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the customer service in order to prevent safety danger.
This cooling device may only be repaired by qualified personnel, improper repair can lead to considerable danger.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the cooling device.
Always keep and use the cooling device out of the reach of children under age of 8 years.
Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with a flammable propellant in the cooling device.

CAUTION!
Disconnect the cooling device from the power supply:

• before each cleaning and maintenance
• after every use
• food may only be stored in its original package or in suitable containers.

NOTICE!

Check that the voltage specification on the rating label corresponds to that of the power supply.
Only connect the cooling device as follows:

• connect the DC cable to a DC power supply in the vehicle
• or connect the DC cable to an AC adaptor and then connect the AC adaptor to the AC power supply.

Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.

If the cooling device is connected to the DC outlet, disconnect the cooling device and other power consuming devices from the battery before connecting a quick charging device.

If the cooling device is connected to the DC outlet, disconnect the cooling device or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise you may discharge the battery.

The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic material or material contains solvents.

The insulation of the cooling device contains flammable cyclopentane and requires special disposal procedures. Deliver the cooling device at the end of its life-cycle to 01 an appropriate recycling.

1.2 Operating the cooling device safety

CAUTION!
Before starting the cooling device, ensure that the power supply line and the plug are dry.

NOTICE!

• Do not use electric device inside the cooling device unless they are recommended by the manufacturer for the purpose.
• Do not place the cooling device near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.)
• Danger of overheating!
• Ensure at all times that there is sufficient ventilation so that the heat arises during operation does not build up. Make sure the cooling device is sufficiently far away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.
• Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.
• Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.
• Do not immerse the cooling device into the water.
• Protect the cooling device and the cable against heat and moisture.

2. COOLING DEVICE APPLICATION

The cooling device is designed to be operated from:

• DC on-board power supply from a vehicle, boat or caravan.
• DC external battery
• AC power supply by AC adaptor.

The cooling device is intended to be used in household and similar application such as

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
• Farm houses
• Clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
• Bed and breakfast type environments.

CAUTION! Health danger!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing the food or medicine you wish to cool.

3. COOLING DEVICE FUNCTION

The cooler device can refrigerate or freeze food products. A fast-acting and efficient cooling system provides maintenance-free cooling performance with a compressor and control module. The cooling device is designed for mobile use and it can be used in the various harsh condition and situation.

Function description:

• 3-level battery monitor for protecting the vehicle battery.

• Display with temperature gauge (switch off automatically at low battery voltage).
  The actual temperature in the chamber and the temperature displayed on the display may differ up to 4’C.

• Temperature adjustment (with two buttons in step of 1’C or 2’F).

4. DISPLAY ELEMENTS AND OPERATION

NOTICE!

• After buying your new cooling device, please keep the new cooling device horizontally for more than 6 hours before starting.
• Before staring your new cooling device for the first time, your should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons. Please also refer to the chapter «Cleaning and Maintenance>.

4.1 Display & control panel

4.2 Cooler device switch on/off

Switch on: Touch the button «ON/OFF» once lightly by your finger.
Switch off: Keep touching the button «ON/OFF» for about five seconds.

4.3 Cooling temperature setting

• Switch on the cooling device.

• Select temperature display unit: First touch the button «down» without releasing, at the same time use your another finger to touch the button «set» without releasing, keep your two fingers touching the two buttons «set» and «down» for about 10 seconds, there will be flashing «”C» or «”F» appearing in the display screen, release your two fingers from the two buttons «down» and «set». Then touch the button «up» or «down»
  to select the temperature unit Celsius or Fahrenheit. The selected temperature unit will appear and flash in the display screen for a few seconds, and then the display screen will return to display the current Temperature automatically.

• Cooling temperature setting: touch the button «set» once, then touch the «UP+» and «DOWN -» button to set the cooling temperature you want. The selected temperature number will flash in the display screen for a few seconds, and then the display screen will return to display the current temperature automatically.

4.4 Low voltage protection battery monitor setting

The cooling device is equipped with a 3-level battery monitor which protects your vehicle battery against excessive discharging when the device is connected to the on-board DC supply.

If the cooler is operated when the vehicle ignition is switched off, the cooler switches off automatically as soon as the supply voltage falls below a set level. The cooler will switch back on once the battery has been recharged to the restart voltage level.

NOTICE! Danger of damage!
When switched off by the battery monitor, the battery will no longer be fully charged.
Avoid starting repeatedly or operating without longer charging phases. Ensure that the battery is recharged.

In «H3» level, the battery monitor responds faster than at the level «H1» and «H2».

When the cooler is supplied by the started battery, select the battery monitor level «H3», if the cooling device is connected to a supply battery, the battery monitor level «H1» will suffice.

• Switch on the cooling device.
• There are 3-level low voltage protection battery monitor setting: H1, H2 and H3. Touch the button «UP« and «DOWN» at the same time for about five seconds, there will be flashing «H1» or «H2» or «H3» appear in the display screen, touch the button «UP+» or «DOWN -» to select the battery monitor level «H1» or «H2» or «H3» to protect your vehicle battery. The selected monitor level «H1» or «H2» or «H3» will flash in the display screen for a few seconds after setting, the display flashes several times before it return to the current temperature.

4.5 Cooling device working mode setting

Cooling device working mode selection.
There are two working modes in the device:

• HH working mode: the cooling device will work normally in this mode. The LED light «on» will be red in this working mode.
• ECO working mode: the cooling device working will be energy saving. The LED light «on» will be green in this working mode.
• Touch the button «set» twice continually, there will be flashing letter «HH» or «ECO» display in the screen, use the button «UP+» and «DOWN-» to select the mode you what. The working mode letter «HH» or «ECO» will flash in the screen for a few seconds, and then the display screen will return to display the current temperature.

4.6 The explanation for the running code shown in the display screen

4.7 Energy saving tips

• Choose a well-ventilated installation location which is protected against direct sunlight.
• Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the cooling device to keep cool.
• Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
• Do not leave the cooling device open for longer than necessary .
• Defrost the cooling device once a layer of ice forms.
•  Avoid unnecessary low temperature.

5. CONNECTING THE COOLING DEVICE

WARNING! DC extension cord

• Connecting to a battery (vehicle or boat), the cooler can be operated with DC 12Vor 24V.
• Under no circumstance should you attempt to splice extension cord wires.
• Do not use power strips or two-way splitter.
• Always unroll or uncoil a DC cord to avoid heat retention and possible melting.

NOTICE! Danger of damage!

Disconnect the cooler and other consumer units from the battery before you connect the battery to a quick charging device. Over-voltage can damage the electronic of the cooling device.

For safety reason, the cooling device is equipped with an electronic system to prevent polarity reversal. This protects the device against short-circuiting when connecting to a battery.

5.1 Using the fused DC plug for device connection

NOTICE! Danger of damage!
For protection of the device, the DC cable supplied includes a fuse inside the plug.
Do not remove the fuse from the DC plug. Only use the DC cable supplied.

• Plug the DC cable into the cooling device DC power supply inlet.
• Connect the DC cable to the DC power supply outlet.

5.2 Connect to an AC power supply

• Plug the DC cable into the cooling device DC power supply inlet.
• Connect the DC cable to the cigar lighter socket of an AC adaptor (AC adaptor is optional sale products).
• Connect the AC cable of the AC adaptor to the AC power supply outlet.

NOTICE! Danger of damage!

• Only use the AC adaptor supplied from the manufacture.
• Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are standing on a wet surface.
• If you are operating your cooler on board of a boat from a power supply 120V, you must install a residual current circuit breaker between the 120V AC power supply and the cooler. seek advice from a trained technician.

6. USING THE COOLING DEVICE

6.1 Switch on the cooling device

NOTICE! Danger of overheating!
Ensure at all time that there is sufficient ventilation so that the heat which generated during the operation can dissipate. Ensure that the ventilation slots are not covered.
Make sure that the device is sufficiently far away from walls and other object so that the air can circulate.

• Place the cooler on a firm foundation.
• Make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered and that the heated air can dissipate.
• Close the cooling device.
• Switch on the cooler.

NOTICE! Danger from excessively low temperature!
Ensure that the only those objects are placed in the cooler that are intended to be cooled at the selected temperature.

NOTE!
The temperature displayed in the screen is that of the middle in the interior.
The temperature elsewhere can deviate from this temperature.

6.2 Switch off the cooling device.

• Empty the cooler.
• Switch off the cooler.
• Pull out the DC connection cable from the socket.
• If you do not want to use the cooling device for a longer period of time.
• Leave the device cover slight open, this will prevents odour build-up.

6.3 Defrost the cooling device.

Humidity can form frost in the interior of the cooling device or on the vaporizer, and this will reduce the cooling capacity of device. Defrost the cooling device in good time to avoid this.

NOTICE! Danger of damage!
Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects which have frozen in the cooler.

Process the following step to defrost the cooler

• Take out the contents of the cooler.
• If necessary, place them in another cooling device to keep them cool.
• Switch off the device .
• Leave the cover open.
• Wipe off the defrosted water.

7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

7.1 Replacing the DC plug fuse

• Pull off the adapter sleeve from the DC plug.
• Unscrew the screw out of the upper half of the housing.
• Carefully raise the upper half of the housing from the lower half.
• Take out the contact pin.
• Replace the detective fuse with a new fuse with the same type and rating
• Re-assemble the plug in the reverse order.

7.2 Cleaning the cooling device

• Occasionally clean the device interior and exterior with a damp cloth.
• Make sure that the air inlet and outlet vents in the device are free of any dust and dirt, so that heat can be released and the device is not damaged.

WARNING!
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before you clean and service it.

NOTICE! Risk of damage.
Never clean the cooler under running water or in sink.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the cooler

7.3 Storage the cooling device

It is recommended to store the fridge in a dry, ventilated room at a temperature of 0°C to +50°C with relative humidity up to 80%, without direct exposure sun rays. For long-term storage, factory packaging is recommended.

7.4 Transporting the cooling device

It is recommended to transport in horizontal position. Otherwise, it is necessary to withstand it without turning on for at least 12 hours in a horizontal position .

8. PROBLEM SOLVING

9. DISPOSAL

Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.
If you wish to finally dispose your device, ask your local recycling center or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in according with the application disposal regulations.

10. TECHNICAL DATA

NOTE
The coolant circuit contains R134a.
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Hermetically sealed equipment.

Manufacturer: Libhof Electronics LTD. Slovakia.
Production branch: Zhejiang Qixuan Electric Technology Co.,Ltd. No. 101, Huancheng West Road, Guanhaiwei Town, Cixi City, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China 315315

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