DOMETIC CF 11 CoolFreeze Powered Cooler Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Dometic
Table of Contents
COOLING BOXES
COOLFREEZE
CF 11, CF 16, CF 26
Compressor Cooler
Operating manual
CF 11 CoolFreeze Powered Cooler
Please read this 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 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.
| DANGER!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause death or
serious injury.
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**| WARNING!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause death 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
2.1 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 manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in order 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 capacities 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!
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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!
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Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply.
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Only connect the cooling device to a DC power supply in the vehicle with the DC cable.
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Only connect the cooling device as follows:
– With the DC connection cable to a DC power supply in the vehicle
– Or with the AC connection cable to an AC power supply -
Connect the cooling device with an AC connection cable to the AC power supply.
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Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
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If the cooling device is connected to a DC outlet: Disconnect the cooling device and other power consuming devices from the battery before connecting a quick charging device.
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If the cooling device is connected to a DC outlet: Disconnect the cooling device or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise you may discharge the battery.
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The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic materials or materials containing solvents.
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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 center.
2.2 Operating the cooling device safely
CAUTION!
- Before starting the cooling device, ensure that the power supply line and the plug are dry.
NOTICE!
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Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are recommended by the manufacturer for the purpose.
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Do not place the cooling device near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.).
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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 air flow to the cooling components.
Do not place the cooling device in closed compartments or areas with none or minimal air flow. -
Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.
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Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluids.
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Never immerse the cooling device in water.
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Protect the cooling device and the cable against heat and moisture.
Scope of delivery
- Compressor cooler
- Connection cable for DC connection
- Connection cable for AC connection
- Operating manual
- Shoulder strap (CF11)
Intended use
The compressor cooler is suitable for refrigerating and freezing foodstuffs.
The compressor cooler has been designed for operation using the following
power supply alternatives:
- The DC network of a car, boot or caravan
- A DC supply battery
- An AC power supply
The compressor cooler can also be used for camping. The compressor cooler may
not be exposed to rain.
CAUTION! Health hazard!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the compressor cooler is suitable for
storing the food or medicine you wish to cool.
Technical description
The cooler can chill products, keep them cool as well as freeze them. A low
maintenance refrigerant circuit with compressor provides the cooling.
The cooler is portable.
For use in vehicles, the cooling device can be secured with a safety belt (CF
11).
The cooler can withstand a short-term inclination of 30°, for example on
boats.
An integrated battery monitor can be switched on to protect your vehicle
battery from discharging to dangerously low levels (see chapter “Using the
battery monitor” on page 14).
5.1 Operating and display elements
Control panel (fig. 1, page 3 and fig. 2, page 3)
Item | Description | Explanation |
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1 | ON/OFF button | Switches the cooling device on or off when the button is |
pressed for between one and two seconds
2| POWER| Operating display|
LED lights up green| Compressor is on; set temperature not yet reached
LED lights up orange| Set temperature has been reached
LED flashes orange| Voltage is too low
3| ERROR| LED flashes red:| Device is switched on but not ready for operation
4| SET| Selects the input mode
• Setting the temperature
• Set temperature unit (°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
• Set the battery monitor
5| Display| Displays the temperature in the refrigerator compartment
The first three digits of the four-digit display show the tem- perature, the
fourth digit indicates the temperature unit (°C or °F).
When an error occurs, the display shows “Err1” or “Err2”.
Item| Description| Explanation
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6| +| Press once to increase the selected value
7| –| Press once to decrease the selected value
Connection sockets (fig. 3, page 3)
Item | Description |
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1 | AC voltage supply inlet |
2 | AC Fuse holder |
3 | DC voltage supply inlet |
Operation
The cooling device is equipped with an LED interior light that remains on when the voltage is applied. The energy consumption of the LED interior light is extremely low and is negligible compared to the total energy consumption of the device.
6.1 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 (see also chapter “Cleaning
and maintenance” on page 17).
6.2 Energy saving tips
- Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
- Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the device to keep cool.
- Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
- Do not leave the lid open for longer than necessary.
- Defrost the cooling device as soon as a layer of ice forms.
- Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
6.3 Locking the cooling device
➤ Close the lid.
➤ Press the latch (fig. 4 or fig. 5 1, page 4) down, until it latches in place
audibly.
6.4 Connecting the cooling device
The cooler can be operated with 12 V or 24 V or 100 – 240 V∼.
NOTICE! 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.
➤ Place the cooler on a firm base.
Make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered and that the heated air
can be dissipated.
Connecting to a battery (vehicle or boat)
NOTICE!
For protection of the device the DC cable supplied includes a fuse inside the
plug. Do not remove the fused DC plug. Only use the DC cable supplied.
NOTE
If you connect the cooler to the DC socket, remember that the ignition must be
turned on to supply it with power.
➤ Plug the DC connection cable (fig. 6 2, page 4) into the DC voltage inlet of
the cooler (fig. 3 3, page 3).
➤ Connect the connection cable to the DC power outlet.
Connecting to an AC power supply (e.g. at home or in the office)
DANGER! Danger of electrocution
- 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 a boat with an AC power supply, you must install a residual current circuit breaker between the power supply and the cooler. Seek advice from a trained technician.
The coolers have an integrated multi-voltage power supply with priority
circuit for connecting to an AC voltage source. The priority circuit
automatically switches the cooler to AC operation, if the device is connected
to an AC power supply, even if the DC connection cable is still attached.
➤ Plug the AC connection cable (fig. 6 3, page 4) into the AC voltage socket
of the cooler (fig. 3 1, page 3).
➤ Connect the connection cable to the AC power outlet.
6.5 Secure the cooling device in the vehicle (CF11)
➤ Open the lid of the cooling device.
➤ Place the safety strap into the guide (fig. 6 1, page 4) of the cooling
device.
➤ Close the lid.
➤ Engage the safety strap and tighten it.
6.6 Switching on the cooling device
NOTICE! Risk of damage!
- Always ensure 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.
- Ensure that the items placed in the cooler are suitable for cooling to the selected temperature.
- Disconnect the cooler and other electric consumers 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 the polarity being reversed.This protects the cooler against reversed polarity when connecting to a battery and against short circuiting.
fig. 1, page 3, fig. 2, page 3
➤ Press the ON/OFF button (1) for three seconds.
✓ The “POWER” LED (2) is lit green.
Once the cooling device has reached the saved temperature, the LED lights up
orange.
✓ The display (5) switches on and shows the current interior temperature.
✓ The cooler starts cooling the interior.
6.7 Setting the temperature
fig. 1, page 3, fig. 2, page 3
➤ Press the “SET” (4) button once.
➤ Use the “+” (6) and “–” (7) buttons to set the cooling temperature.
✓ The set cooling temperature then appears in the display for a few seconds.
The display flashes several times before it returns to the current
temperature.
6.8 Selecting the temperature unit
fig. 1, page 3, fig. 2, page 3
You can switch the temperature display between Celsius and Fahrenheit. To do
this, proceed as follows:
➤ Switch on the cooler.
➤ Press the “SET” button (4) twice.
➤ Use the “+” (6) or “–” (7) buttons to set the temperature unit °Celsius or
°Fahrenheit.
✓ The selected temperature unit then appears in the display for a few seconds.
The display flashes several times before it returns to the current
temperature.
6.9 Using the battery monitor
NOTICE! Beware of damage
When switched off by the battery monitor, the battery will no longer be fully
charged. Avoid starting repeatedly or operating electric consumers without
longer charging phases. Make sure that the battery is recharged.
The cooling device is equipped with a multi-level battery monitor that
protects your vehicle battery against excessive discharging when the device is
connected to the 12 V vehicle electrics.
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.
NOTE
When the cooling device is switched off by the battery monitor due to low
voltage, the display (fig. 1 5, page 3, fig. 2 5, page 3) switches off and the
“Power” LED (fig. 1 2, page 3, fig. 2 2, page 3) flashes orange.
In HIGH mode, the battery monitor responds faster than at the levels “LOW” and “MED” (see the following table).
Battery monitor mode | LOW | MED | HIGH |
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Cut-off voltage at 12 V | 10.1 V | 11.4 V | 11.8 V |
Cut-in voltage at 12 V | 11.1 V | 12.2 V | 12.6 V |
Cut-off voltage at 24 V | 21.5 V | 24.1 V | 24.6 V |
Cut-in voltage at 24 V | 23.0 V | 25.3 V | 26.2 V |
This is how to select the battery monitor mode (fig. 1, page 3 and fig. 2,
page 3):
➤ Switch on the cooler.
➤ Press the “SET” button (4) three times.
➤ Use the “+” (6) and “–” (7) 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.
NOTE
When the cooler is supplied by the starter battery, select the battery monitor
mode HI GH. When the coo ler is connected to a suppl y battery, the battery
monitor mode LOW will suffice.
If you wish to operate the cooling device from the AC mains, set the battery
monitor to LOW.
6.10 Switching off the cooling device
fig. 1, page 3, fig. 2, page 3
➤ Empty the cooling device.
➤ Switch the cooling device off: Press the ON/OFF button (1) for three
seconds.
➤ Disconnect the plug.
If you do not want to use the cooling device for a longer period of time:
➤ Leave the lid slightly open. This prevents odours from building up.
6.11 Defrosting the cooling device
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.
NOTICE! Risk of damage to the device!
Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to free objects frozen onto the
device.
To defrost the cooling device, proceed as follows:
➤ Empty the contents.
➤ If necessary, put them in another cooling device to keep them chilled.
➤ Switch off the device.
➤ Leave the lid open.
➤ Wipe off the condensate.
6.12 Replacing the AC fuse
DANGER! Danger of electrocution!
Disconnect the connection cable before you replace the device fuse.
➤ Remove the connection cable.
➤ Pry out the fuse insert (fig. 3 2, page 3) with a screwdriver.
➤ Replace the defective fuse with a new one that has the same rating (T4AL 250
V).
➤ Press back the fuse insert into the housing.
6.13 Replacing the plug fuse (12/24 V)
fig. 7, page 4
➤ Pull the adapter sleeve (4) off of the plug.
➤ Unscrew the screw (5) out of the upper half of the housing (6).
➤ Carefully lift the upper half of the housing off the lower half (1).
➤ Take out the contact pin (3).
➤ Replace the defective fuse (2) with a new one that has the same rating (T8 A
32 V).
➤ 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 authorised repair centre.
6.14 Replacing the bulb (CF16, CF26)
➤ Press the switch pin (fig. 8 2, page 4) downwards so that the transparent
part (fig. 8 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 dish water.
- Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the cooler.
➤ Occasionally clean the device 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.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible cause | Suggested remedy |
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Device does not function, “POWER” LED does not light up. | No voltage is | |
flowing from the DC power socket in your vehicle. | The ignition must be |
switched on in most vehicles to supply current to the on-board power socket.
No voltage present in the AC voltage socket.| Try using another plug socket.
The device fuse is defective.| Replace the device fuse, see chapter “Replacing
the AC fuse” on page 16.
The integrated mains adapter is defective.| This can only be repaired by an
authorised repair centre.
CF11, CF26: The device does not cool (plug is inserted, “POWER” LED is
lit).| Defective compressor.| This can only be repaired by an authorised
repair centre.
CF11, CF16: The device does not cool (plug is inserted, “POWER” LED
flashes, display is empty).| The voltage is too low at the 12/24 V socket.|
Check the battery and charge if necessary.
Check the cables and connections.
Problem| Possible cause| Suggested remedy
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When operating from the DC outlet:
The ignition is on and the device is not working and the “POWER” LED is not
lit.| The DC outlet is dirtyThis results in a poor
electrical contact.| If the plug of your cooler becomes very warm in the DC
outlet, either
the DC outlet must be cleaned or the plug has not been assembled
correctly.
The fuse of the DC plug has blown.| Replace the fuse in the DC plug, see
chapter “Replacing the plug fuse
(12/24 V)” on page 16.
The DC fuse inside the device has blown.| This can only be repaired by an
authorised repair centre.
The vehicle fuse has blown.| Replace the vehicle’s DC outlet fuse. Please
refer to your vehicle’s operating manual.
CF11: The “ERROR” LED flashes and the display shows “ERR1” or “ERR2”.| The
appliance has switched off due to an internal fault.| This can only be
repaired by an authorised repair centre.
CF16: The display shows an error message (e.g. “Err1”) and the device does not
cool.
CF26: “ERROR” LED flashes for longer than 2 minutes, as follows: 3 flashes,
pause, 3flashes, pause, ..
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 warranty processing, please include the following documents
when you send in the device:
- A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
- A reason for the claim or description of the fault
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 centre
or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the
applicable disposal regulations.
Technical data
| CF11| CF16| CF26
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Ref. no.:| 9600005337
9600005338| 9600005339
9600005340| 9600005341
9600005343
Voltage:| 12/24 V and 100 – 240 V∼
Power consumption:| 30 W| 35 W| 35 W
Rated current:
100 V∼:
240 V∼:
12 Vg :
24 Vg **:| 0,5 A
0,2 A
2,2 A
1,3 A| 0,5 A
0,2 A
2,9 A
1,7 A| 0,5 A
0,2 A
2,9 A
1,7 A
Cooling range:| +10 °C to –18 °C
Energy efficiency class:| A++
Category:| Category 1 (refrigerator with one or more fresh-food storage
compartments)
Climate class:| N or T
Ambient temperature:| +16 °C to +43 °C
Noise emission:| 46 dB (A)| 48 dB (A)| 48 dB (A)
Gross capacity:| 11 l| 16 l| 23 l
Capacity:| 10,5 l| 15 l| 21 l
Refrigerant quantity:| 28 g| 30 g| 28 g
CO2 equivalent:| 0,040 t| 0,043 t| 0,040 t
| CF11| CF16| CF26**
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Global warming potential (GWP):| 1430
Dimensions (W x H x D):| 235 x 358 x 540 mm| 549,5 x 366 x 260 mm| 550 x 425 x
260 mm
Weight:| 8,5 kg| 9,5 kg| 10,5 kg
Inspection/certification:|
NOTE
If the ambient temperature is above +32 °C, the minimum temperature cannot be
attained.
The refrigerant circuit contains R134a.
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases Hermetically sealed equipment
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