DOMETIC CDF16 Compressor Cooler Instruction Manual

DOMETIC CDF16 Compressor Cooler

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 cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper usage or incorrect operation.

Product Overview

Explanation of symbols

• DANGER!
  Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or serious injury.

• WARNING!
  Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or serious injury.

• CAUTION!
  Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.

• NOTICE!
  Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product.

• NOTE
  Supplementary information for operating the product.

Safety instructions

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 manufacturer, customer service, or a similarly qualified person to prevent safety hazards.
• This cooling device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.
• This cooling device can be used by children aged 8 years or over, as well as by persons with diminished physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge, providing they are supervised or have been taught how to use the cooling device safely and are aware of the resulting risks.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Children must not play with the cooling device.
• 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 the 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 packaging or in suitable containers.

NOTICE!

• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply.
• Only connect the cooling device to a DC power supply in the vehicle with the DC cable.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
• Disconnect the cooling device and other power-consuming devices from the battery before connecting a quick-charging device.
• 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 materials or materials containing 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 an appropriate recycling.

Operating the cooling device safely
CAUTION!

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

NOTICE!

• Do not use electrical devices 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.).

• The danger of overheating!
  Ensure at all times that there is a minimum of 50 mm ventilation on all four sides of the cooling device. Keep the ventilation area free of any objects that could restrict the airflow to the cooling components. Do not place the cooling device in closed compartments or areas with no or minimal airflow.

• Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.

• Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluids.

• Never immerse the cooling device in water.

• Protect the cooling device and the cable against heat and moisture.

Scope of delivery

Intended use

The cooler is suitable for cooling and freezing foods. The device is also suitable for use on boats. The device is designed to be operated from a 12 Vg or 24 Vg on-board supply socket of a vehicle (e. g. cigarette lighter), boat or caravan

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

Function description

• The cooler can chill products, keep them cool as well as freeze them. A maintenance-free refrigerant circuit with a compressor provides the cooling. The extra strong insulation and powerful compressor ensure especially fast cooling.
• The cooler is portable.
• When used on boats, the cooler can withstand a constant heel (inclination) of 30°.
• An integrated battery monitor can be set to protect your vehicle battery from discharging to dangerously low levels

Operating and display elements

OFF button

| Switches the cooler on or off when the button is pressed for between one and two seconds
2| POWER| Status indication
 |  | LED lights up green:            Compressor is on
 |  | LED lights up orange:          Compressor is off
 |  | LED flashes orange:            Display switched off

automatically due to low battery voltage

3| ERROR| LED flashes red:             Device is switched on but not ready for operation
4| SET| Selects the input mode

– Temperature setting

– Celsius or Fahrenheit display

– Set battery monitor

5| –| Display, shows the information

The first three digits of the four-digit display show the temperature, the fourth digit shows the temperature unit (°C or °F).

6| UP +| Press once to increase the value
7| DOWN –| Press once to decrease the value

Operation

Before initial use
NOTE
Before starting your new cooler for the first time, you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (please also refer to the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 14).

Energy saving tips

• Choose a well-ventilated installation location that 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 cooler once a layer of ice forms.
• Avoid unnecessary low temperatures.

Connecting the cooler
The cooler can be operated with 12 Vg or 24 Vg.

NOTICE! The danger of damage!
Disconnect the cooler and other consumer units from the battery before you connect the battery to a quick-charging device.
Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.
For safety reasons, the cooler is equipped with an electronic system to prevent polarity reversal. This protects the cooler against short-circuiting when connecting to a battery.

• Plug the 12/24-V connection cable into the DC voltage socket and also into the cigarette lighter or a 12 V or 24 V socket.

Using the battery monitor
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! The danger of damage!
When switched off by the battery monitor, the battery will no longer be fully charged. Avoid starting repeatedly or operating current consumers without longer charging phases. Ensure that the battery is recharged.
In “HIGH” mode, the battery monitor responds faster than at the levels “LOW” and “MED” (see the following table).

NOTE
When the cooler is supplied by the starter battery, select the battery monitor mode “HIGH”. If the cooler is connected to a supply battery, the battery monitor mode “LOW” will suffice.

• Switch on the cooler.
• Press the “SET” button three times.
• Use the “UP +” and “DOWN –” buttons to select the battery monitor mode.

The selected mode then appears in the display for a few seconds. The display flashes several times before it returns to the current temperature.

Using the cooler
NOTICE! The danger of overheating!
Ensure at all times that there is sufficient ventilation so that the heat generated during operation can dissipate. Ensure that the ventilation slots are not covered. Make sure that the device is sufficiently far away from walls and other objects 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.
• Press the “ON/OFF” button for three seconds.
• ✓ The “POWER” LED lights up.
• ✓ The display switches on and shows the current cooling temperature.
• ✓ The cooler starts cooling the interior.

NOTICE! Danger from excessively low temperature! Ensure that only those objects are placed in the cooler that are intended to be cooled at the selected temperature.
NOTE
The temperature displayed is that of the middle of the interior. The temperatures elsewhere can deviate from this temperature.

Setting the temperature

• Press the “SET” button once.
• Use the “UP +” and “DOWN –” buttons to select the cooling temperature.
• ✓ The cooling temperature appears in the display for a few seconds. The display flashes several times and then the current temperature is displayed again.

Selecting the temperature units
You can switch the temperature display between Celsius and Fahrenheit. This is how to do it:

• Switch on the cooler.
• Press the “SET” button twice
• Use the “UP+” and “DOWN-” buttons to select Celsius or Fahrenheit.
• ✓ The selected temperature units then appear in the display for a few seconds. The display flashes several times before it returns to the current temperature.

Switching off the cooler

• Empty the cooler.
• Switch the cooler off.
• Pull out the connection cable.

If you do not want to use the cooler for a longer period:

• Leave the cover slightly open. This prevents odor build-up.

Defrosting the cooler
Humidity can form frost in the interior of the cooling device or on the vaporizer. This reduces the cooling capacity. Defrost the device in good time to avoid this.

NOTICE! The danger of damage!
Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects that have frozen in place.

To defrost the cooler, proceed as follows:

• Take out the contents of the cooling device.
• 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.

Replacing the plug fuse (12/24 V)

• Pull the adapter sleeve (fig. 4 4, page 4) off of the plug.
• Unscrew the screw (fig. 4 5, page 4) out of the upper half of the housing (fig. 4 1, page 4).
• Carefully raise the upper half of the housing from the lower (fig. 4 6, page 4) half.
• Take out the contact pin (fig. 4 3, page 4).
• Replace the defective fuse (fig. 4 2, page 4) with a new one that has the same rating (8A 32V).
• Re-assemble the plug in the reverse order.

NOTE – Internal DC fuse
There is an additional DC fuse inside the device (Automotive standard blade fuse, 10 A). This fuse can only be replaced by an authorized repair center.

Replacing the light bulb

• Press the switch pin (fig. 5 2, page 4) downwards so that the transparent part (fig. 5 1, page 4) of the lamp can be removed at the front.
• Replace the light bulb.
• Press the transparent part of the lamp back into the housing.

Cleaning and maintenance

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 dishwater.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the cooler.

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

Warranty

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer’s branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the addresses) or your retailer.
For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device:

• A copy of the receipt with the purchasing date
• A reason for the claim or description of the fault

Troubleshooting

Disposal

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

Technical data

Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases Hermetically sealed equipment

AUSTRALIA
Dometic Australia Pty. Ltd.
1 John Duncan Court
Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
1800 212121
+61 7 55076001
Mail: sales@dometic.com.au

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dometic Middle East FZCO
P. O. Box 17860
S-D 6, Jebel Ali Freezone
Dubai
+971 4 883 3858
+971 4 883 3868
Mail: info@dometic.ae

UNITED KINGDOM
Dometic UK Ltd.
Dometic House, The Brewery
Blandford St. Mary
Dorset DT11 9LS
+44 344 626 0133
+44 344 626 0143
Mail: customerservices@dometic.co.uk

USA
Dometic RV Division
1120 North Main Street
Elkhart, IN 46515
+1 574-264-2131

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)  >>

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>