makita CW002G Cordless Cooler and Warmer Box Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Makita

Table of Contents

makita CW002G Cordless Cooler and Warmer Box
SPECIFICATIONS
- Operating time
SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Safety warnings for battery-operated appliance
- Important safety instructions for battery cartridge
PARTS DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
FUNCTION
- USB charging
MAINTENANCE
- Cleaning
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
References
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makita CW002G Cordless Cooler and Warmer Box

WARNING
This 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 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model:	CW002G
Capacity	50 L
Input	Battery cartridge
AC adaptor (Optional accessory)	Refer the indication on the AC adaptor.

(Input voltage varies depending on the country.)
Cigarette lighter adaptor| D.C. 12 V / D.C. 24 V
Anti-shock protection class| III
Climate type| SN / N / ST / T
Insulation material / Foaming material| Polyurethane foam / Cyclopentane (C5H10)
Refrigerant| R-1234yf (37 g)
Operating power| cooling power 120 W, heating power 60 W
Dimensions ( L × W × H )| External dimensions| 867 mm × 465 mm × 476 mm

(With the handles and carrying handle lowered position)

Inside of the chamber| 500 mm × 320 mm × 320 mm
Net weight| 29.0 kg (with BL4080F ×2) / 25.2 kg (without battery)
Protection degree| IPX4 (only when powered by battery pack)
Selectable control temperature| Cooling mode| -18 °C, -15 °C, -10 °C, -5 °C, 0 °C, 5 °C, 10 °C

( 0 °F, 5 °F, 15 °F, 25 °F, 30 °F, 40 °F, 50 °F)

Heating mode| 30 °C, 35 °C, 40 °C, 45 °C, 50 °C, 55 °C , 60 °C

(85 °F, 95 °F, 105 °F, 115 °F, 120 °F, 130 °F, 140 °F)

USB power supply port| Type A / Output voltage D.C. 5 V / Output current D.C. 2.4 A

Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
Specifications may differ from country to country.

Applicable battery cartridge and charger

D.C.18 V Model| Battery cartridge| BL1815N / BL1820B / BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B / BL1860B
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Charger| DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF / DC18SH / DC18WC
D.C.36 V Model| Battery cartridge| BL4020 / BL4025 / BL4040 / BL4050F / BL4080F
Charger| DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC

Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.

WARNING:
Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges and chargers may cause injury and/or fire.

Operating time

NOTE:
Operating times are approximate and may differ depending on battery type, charging status, and usage condition.

Voltage

| ****

Battery cartridge

| Operating time for each control temperature (hours)
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Ambient temperature is 30 °C (85 °F)| Ambient temperature is 0 °C (30 °F)
-18 °C

(0 °F)

| -10 °C

(15 °F)

| 0 °C

(30 °F)

| 5 °C

(40 °F)

| 10 °C

(50 °F)

| 30 °C

(85 °F)

| 40 °C

(105 °F)

| 50 °C

(120 °F)

| 60 °C

(140 °F)

D.C. 18 V

| BL1815N ×2| 1.0| 2.0| 3.0| 4.0| 5.0| 2.5| 1.5| 1.0| 1.0
BL1820B ×2| 1.5| 2.5| 4.0| 5.0| 7.0| 3.0| 2.0| 1.5| 1.0
BL1830B ×2| 2.0| 3.5| 5.5| 7.0| 9.5| 4.5| 2.5| 2.0| 1.5
BL1840B ×2| 3.0| 5.0| 8.0| 10.5| 14.0| 6.5| 4.0| 3.0| 2.5
BL1850B ×2| 4.0| 6.5| 10.0| 13.5| 18.0| 8.0| 5.0| 3.5| 3.0
BL1860B ×2| 5.0| 8.0| 12.5| 16.0| 21.5| 10.0| 6.0| 4.5| 4.0

D.C. 36 V

| BL4020 ×2| 4.0| 5.0| 6.5| 9.5| 11.5| 6.5| 4.5| 4.0| 2.0
BL4025 ×2| 5.0| 6.5| 8.5| 12.0| 15.0| 8.0| 6.0| 5.0| 3.0
BL4040 ×2| 8.0| 10.5| 13.5| 19.5| 24.0| 13.0| 9.5| 8.5| 4.5
BL4050F ×2| 10.0| 13.0| 17.0| 24.5| 30.0| 16.5| 12.0| 10.5| 6.0
BL4080F ×2| 16.5| 21.0| 28.0| 39.5| 48.5| 26.5| 19.5| 17.0| 9.5

Symbols
The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

Read the instruction manual.
Only for EU countries
Due to the presence of hazardous components in the equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment, accumulators and batteries may have a negative impact on the environment and human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances or batteries with household waste! In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and on accumulators and batteries and waste accumulators and batteries, as well as their adaptation to national law, waste electrical equipment, batteries, and accumulators should be stored separately and delivered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accordance with the regulations on environmental protection. This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment.
Caution: risk of fire.
Do not fill the water directly in the chamber. Do not immerse the appliance in water. Do not pour water on the appliance. Otherwise, electric shock or malfunction may occur.

SAFETY WARNINGS

The device is suitable for:
- Operation in vehicles.
- Cooling and deep-freezing food.
- Camping is use only when the appliance is powered by the battery pack.
This appliance uses FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS. Read and follow this instruction for handling. Ask our service center for servicing. When disposing of the appliance, follow your local regulations relating to the disposal of FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS.
WARNING : Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure clear of obstruction.
WARNING : Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING : Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING : Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
This appliance contains flammable insulation blowing gases inside. When disposing of the appliance, follow your local regulations relating to the disposal of flammable insulation-blowing gases.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
- farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
If the SUPPLY CORD is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away this appliance:
Take off the doors.
The installation clearance around and above the unit shall be no less than 15 mm.
When positioning the appliance, ensure the power cord is not tapped or damaged.
Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Disposal of the appliance.

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. The insulation-blowing gas is flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal center. Do not expose to flame.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Read the instruction manual carefully before use.
Check if the voltage range used is the same as that marked on the nameplate, whether the power cord plug matches the socket, and ensure that the socket is well grounded.
Even if the appliance is not in use, do not place the appliance upside down, or tilt it above 15°. Otherwise, malfunction may occur.
When carrying the appliance, keep the appliance with the upper cover facing up. Do not carry the appliance upside down. Otherwise, malfunction may occur.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquid to prevent electric shock. Do not expose to rain.
When cleaning or not in use, remove the battery and unplug the power plug.
Any accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may not be used. Otherwise, malfunction may occur.
Do not place the appliance in hot places such as in a car under the sun or near heating materials. Cooling performance may be reduced, or a gas leak may cause a fire.
Do not place the appliance near gas appliances. Cooling performance may be reduced, or a gas leak may cause a fire.
Do not start the power button frequently (at least 5 minutes each time) to avoid damage to the compressor.
Do not insert metal foil or other conductive materials into the appliance to prevent fire or short circuit.
Do not use chemical washing liquids and hard tools to clean the product.
Insert the plug completely into the “DC IN” inlet. Failure to do so may deform the plug or cause a fire.
Do not operate the appliance while driving. Doing so may cause an accident.
When the remaining automobile battery capacity gets small, use the appliance with the engine running. After using the appliance, unplug the cigarette lighter socket to prevent the loading on the automobile battery.
Do not use the AC adaptor outdoors. Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
Do not abuse the AC adaptor and cigarette lighter adaptor.
Clean the plug of the AC adaptor and cigarette lighter adaptor. Dirt such as water or salt adhering to the plug may cause rust and result poor conductivity, deformation or fire.
Do not touch the plug of the AC adaptor and cigarette lighter adaptor immediately after the operation. They may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
Do not disassemble the appliance.
Do not charge the car battery while using the appliance. Unacceptable voltage may be applied to the product, resulting in failure or fire.
Do not use a flammable sprayer near the appliance. Otherwise, it may cause a fire.
During operation, do not touch the contents, especially those made of metal, inside the appliance with wet hands. Doing so may cause frostbite.
Do not handle the plug with wet or greasy hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
Do not put such as medicines or academic materials in the appliance. This appliance cannot store materials that require strict temperature control.
Do not use this product as a step stool or chair. It may cause falls and injuries.
Do not allow small children and pets to play with this appliance. Keep the appliance out of reach of children when storing. An otherwise serious incident such as entrapment may occur.
Do not overfill food and drink in the appliance. Cooling performance may be reduced, causing food and drink to rot.
Be careful not to run out of battery power while keeping food and drink cool or warm. Do not store opened foods for a long time. Food and drink may rot.
Do not use a knife or a screwdriver to remove ice or frost from the appliance. Doing so may damage the inside of the appliance and cause a malfunction, or the enclosed gas or oil may squirt.
Do not use the DC output (DC) of the engine generator as the power supply. Doing so may cause failure.
Do not put water etc. directly in the appliance. Water may get inside the appliance and cause a malfunction. If water has accumulated in the chamber, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
Be careful not to pinch your finger when closing and opening the upper cover.
Do not put things that are easily perishable in the chamber when the appliance in heating mode. The food or drink may rot.
When operating heating mode, do not touch the inside of the appliance with your hand for a long time. Risk of low-temperature burns.
When putting food or drink in the appliance, keep the inside of the chamber clean. Risk of food poisoning etc.
Do not use this appliance in the refrigerator vehicle or refrigerator chamber. Dew condensation easily occurs in the refrigerator vehicle and refrigerator chamber, causing water droplets to fall on the appliance and result in malfunctions.
Do not put creatures such as pets in the appliance. This appliance cannot save creatures.
Do not put a cold agent in a broken bag. If the cold agent leak in the appliance, the metal part of the appliance may be corroded. If the cold agent leaks, wipe it off with a damp soft cloth and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
When putting food and drink in the appliance, put a cold or hot thing in advance. This appliance cannot cool or heat in a short time.
When using the appliance in a car, be sure to install the appliance in a stable place such as the luggage space or the feet of the rear seats, and fix it. Do not place the appliance on the seat in an unstable state. If the car suddenly starts or stops during driving, the appliance may fall over and move, causing injury.
Hold the appliance firmly when carrying. Otherwise, the appliance may fall and cause a malfunction, or falling on your feet may cause injury.
When used in a dusty environment, clean the sponge filter more often. A dusty environment causes sponge filters to clog easily and fire.

Safety warnings for battery-operated appliance

Battery-operated appliance use and care

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the battery pack, picking up, or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliances that has the switch on invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause an explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

Important safety instructions for battery cartridge

Before using the battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) the battery charger, (2) the battery, and (3) the product using the battery.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
If the operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns, and even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridges in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose the battery cartridge to water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns, and even a breakdown.
Do not store and use the appliance and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery cartridge, or hit a hard object to the battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
Do not use a damaged battery.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties and forwarding agents, special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed. For the preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.
When disposing of the battery cartridge, remove it from the appliance and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to the disposal of batteries.
Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolytes.
If the appliance is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the appliance.
During and after use, the battery cartridge may take on heat which can cause burns or low-temperature burns. Pay attention to the handling of hot battery cartridges.
Do not touch the terminal of the appliance immediately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
Do not allow chips, dust, or soil to stick into the terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge. It may result in poor performance or breakdown of the appliance or battery cartridge.
Unless the appliance supports the use near high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge near high-voltage electrical power lines. It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of the appliance or battery cartridge.
Keep the battery away from children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury, and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita appliance and charger.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop appliance operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less appliance power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-perature at 10 °C – 40 °C (50 °F – 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
When not using the battery cartridge, remove it from the appliance or the charger.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period (more than six months).

PARTS DESCRIPTION

Fig.1

1	USB power supply port	2	LED lamp
3	Control panel	4	Tray
5	Opener	6	Handle
7	Drain	8	Carrying Handle
9	Upper cover	10	Battery cover hook
11	Battery cover	12	Upper cover hook
13	Filter cover	14	Air vent
15	Wheel	16	“DC IN” socket cover
17	“DC IN” socket	18	Power button
19	Cool/heat switch button	20	Temperature display
21	Battery indicator	22	Temperature setting button
23	Lamp of “DC IN”	24	Unit of temperature
25	Lamp of heating mode	26	Lamp of cooling mode

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Do not put things that are easily perishable in the chamber when the appliance in heating mode. The food or drink may rot.

NOTE:
When operating the appliance in a highly humid environment, dew condensation may occur on the appliance. This is not a malfunction of the appliance. Use a dry cloth to wipe the dew condensation off the appliance.

Connecting the power supply

Battery

CAUTION : Always switch off the tool before installing or removing the battery cartridge.
CAUTION : Hold the appliance and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing the battery cartridge. Failure to hold the appliance and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the appliance and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
CAUTION : Be careful not to pinch your finger when opening or closing the battery cover.
CAUTION : Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the battery cartridge and the terminals. It may cause slash injury.

To install the battery cartridge, open the battery cover. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. Then close the battery cover.

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the appli-ance while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. Fig.2

Red indicator
Button
Battery cartridge

CAUTION : Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the appliance, causing injury to you or someone around you.
CAUTION : Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

NOTE:
Up to two battery cartridges can be installed, although the appliance uses one battery cartridge for operation.

AC adaptor (Only used for recreational vehicles)

Optional accessory
When using the appliance with AC power, use the AC adaptor supplied with the appliance. Insert the plug into the “DC IN” inlet of the appliance and then insert the other end into an outlet. When the appliance is operating with power from the AC adaptor, the lamp of “DC IN” lights up.

Cigarette lighter adaptor
When using the appliance with the cigarette lighter socket, use the cigarette lighter adaptor supplied with the appli-ance. Insert the plug into the “DC IN” inlet of the appliance and then insert the other end into the cigarette lighter socket. When the appliance is operating with power from the cigarette lighter adaptor, the lamp of “DC IN” lights up.

CAUTION : Insert the plug completely into the “DC IN” inlet. Failure to do so may deform the plug or cause a fire.
CAUTION : Always close the “DC IN” socket cover firmly when the power cord is not plugged in. Otherwise, foreign matter may enter the appliance and cause a malfunction.

NOTE:

NOTE : When the appliance shifts the power supply, the compressor will stop for about 3 minutes to protect the compressor.
NOTE : After turning off the appliance, it takes about 3 minutes to restart the compressor because of the protection of the compressor.
NOTE : If the appliance stops by any means other than pressing the power button, the appliance turns on automatically when the power supply of the AC adaptor or the cigarette lighter adaptor is regained.

Turning on the appliance
Press the power button to turn on the appliance. Press the power button again to turn off the appliance.

Switching cooling/heating mode
Press the cool/heat switch button to switch the operating mode.

When the appliance operates in cooling mode, the lamp of cooling mode lights up.
When the appliance operates in heating mode, the lamp of heating mode lights up.

The temperature display flashes the control temperature.

Selecting the control temperature

Press the temperature setting button to select the control temperature. Refer to the chapter “SPECIFICATIONS” for the selectable control temperature. The appliance starts cooling/heating 5 seconds after without any operation, then the control temperature stop flashing and the temperature display shows the current temperature. The appliance stops cooling/heating when the current temperature reaches the control temperature.

Tips for efficient cooling/heating

Opening the upper cover for long periods can cause a significant increase/decrease of the temperature in the chamber.
Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the chamber, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
If the chamber is left empty for long periods:
- Switch off the appliance.
- Defrost the chamber.
- Clean and dry the chamber.
- Leave the upper cover open to prevent mold from developing within the chamber.

FUNCTION

Indicating the remaining battery capacity
The battery indicator shows the remaining battery capacity. The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following table.

(Only for battery cartridges with the indicator)
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds. Fig.3

Indicator lamps
Check button

NOTE : Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.
NOTE : The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.

Appliance/battery protection system
The appliance is equipped with a protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to extend appliance and battery life. The appliance will automatically stop during operation if the appliance or battery is placed under one of the following conditions.

Battery over-discharge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the appliance stops automatically. The battery indicator prompts that the battery should be charged. Remove the batteries from the appliance and charge the batteries.
Overcurrent protection
When the appliance/battery is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the appliance automatically stops. In this situation, stop the application that caused the appliance to become overloaded. Then turn the appliance on to restart.
Low-voltage protection
When the car input voltage is lower than the rated voltage, this protection system turns off the appliance and the temperature display shows “F3” with a beep sound.
Over-voltage protection
When the input voltage is higher than the rated voltage, this protection system turns off the appliance and the temperature display shows “F4” with a beep sound.
Tilt protection function
The tilt protection function is valid when operating the appliance in cooling mode. When the appliance gets equal to or greater than 30° from a level angle as shown in A, B, C, or D in the figure, the appliance stops cooling and the temperature display shows “F1” for a while. After the appliance is back in a level position, it takes about 3 minutes to restart. Fig.4

Protections against other causes
The protection system is also designed for other causes that could damage the appliance and allows the appliance to stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the causes, when the appliance has been brought to a temporary halt or stopped in operation.

Turn the appliance off, and then turn it on again to restart.
Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies).
Let the appliance and battery(ies) cool down.

If no improvement can be found by restoring the protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.

USB charging

There is a USB port in the battery compartment. The USB port continuously outputs 5V voltage in the operation state.

NOTICE : Connect only devices which are compatible with the USB power supply port. Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction in the appliance.
NOTICE : Do not connect the USB power supply port of this appliance to the USB terminal of your computer. It may cause malfunction.
NOTICE : Before connecting a USB device to the appliance, always back up your data of the USB device. Otherwise, your data may be lost by any possibility.
NOTICE : When not using devices or after charging, remove the USB cable.
NOTE : The appliance may not supply power to some USB devices.

Memory function
After setting the control temperature, if the user does not operate within 5 seconds, the current setting will be memorized. Next time, the appliance starts in the same setting.

Switching the unit of temperature
You can switch the unit of temperature °C (degree Celsius) or °F (degree Fahrenheit) by following the procedure.

Turn on the appliance.
Press the cool/heat switch button until the unit (°C or °F) starts flashing.
Press the temperature plus button or the temperature reduction button to select the unit.
Press the cool/heat switch button, or leave the appliance for 5 seconds without any operation. The unit selection is completed.

Error code
For specific errors, the temperature display shows the following code.

Error code	Matter
F1	Tilt protection is active. Refer the section for the tilt protection

function.
F2| Running out of battery.
F3| Input voltage is low. Refer the paragraph for the low-voltage protection.
F4| Input voltage is high. Refer the paragraph for the over-voltage protection.
Error codes other than the above| Turn off and restart the appliance. If the error still does not improve, take the appliance to Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION : Always be sure that the appliance is switched off, and unplugged, and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
CAUTION : Do not spray or pour water on the appliance when cleaning. Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water inside of the appliance.
NOTICE : Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

Cleaning

Clean the oil stain in the chamber regularly.
Clean around the interior of the chamber to prevent odor.
Clean the dust on the sponge filter regularly to improve refrigeration efficiency.
The sealing strip of the upper cover is easy to get dirty, clean it in time.

Defrosting
To defrost, turn off the power and wait until the frost has melted. Then wipe off the water.

CAUTION : After cleaning the sponge filter, be sure to install it on the appliance. Operating the appliance without the sponge filter may cause malfunction.

Slide the filter cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and then take the filter cover off.
Take off the sponge filter, and clean the sponge filter. Fig.5
Install the sponge filter and the filter cover back. Fig.6

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance with more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.