BCF NGX40 41L Fridge Freezer User Manual

BCF NGX40 41L Fridge Freezer

Specifications

• Model: NGX40 Fridge Freezer 41L CFR5030XTM
• PLU: 677675
• Input Power Requirements: 12V or 24V DC socket or 240V AC Adapter
• Capacity: 41 liters

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

• Thank you for purchasing this fridge which has passed through our extensive quality assurance processes. Every care has been taken to ensure that it reaches you in perfect condition. However, in the unlikely event that you should experience a problem, or if you require any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us;
• If you have a problem, call customer service do not return this portable fridge to the place of purchase.

Note: For convenience, we suggest taking a photocopy of your purchase receipt as the original may fade.
Due to continual product development, the actual product may differ slightly from the product pictured.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Australia: 1300 174 876
• Operating times: Monday – Friday
• 8.00am – 5.00pm
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

GENERAL INFORMATION AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.

Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an electrical appliance, including the following:

WARNING:

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• INTENDED USE: This is a portable product, designed for private household use. It is exclusively designed for use in cars, 4WDs, caravans, and similar vehicles including mobile homes and campervans. It is designed to cool food and beverages and to be set up and used in dry, weather-protected areas.

DO NOT STORE EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES SUCH AS AEROSOL CANS WITH A FLAMMABLE PROPELLANT IN THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE/FLAMMABLE MATERIALS – THE INSULATION OF THE COOLING DEVICE CONTAINS FLAMMABLE CYCLOPENTANE AND REQUIRES SPECIAL DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND CORD HANDLING

• Correct voltage: Make sure your local outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage indicated on the appliance rating label.
• Safe connection: Insert the power cord firmly into a 12V or 24V DC socket or if using the 240V AC Adapter plug it firmly into a mains socket. Do not alter the plug.
• Protect from moisture: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or the appliance itself in water or other liquid.
• Ensure your hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance. Do not use it on wet surfaces.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Protect the power cord. Do not kink or damage it or pull it around sharp corners. Do not drag the unit by the cord or use the cord as a handle. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never touch an uninsulated cord with bare hands.
• Always ensure that the correct voltage is applied to the fridge. The voltage is stated on the fridge’s data plate.
• Never obstruct vents to the fridge’s compressor.
• Defrost the fridge regularly.
• Never use hard or sharp implements to remove ice from the cooling compartment.
• Never use abrasive or solvent-based materials when cleaning the cooling compartment.
• Do not use any electrical appliances inside the cooling compartment.
• Do not be exposed to rain.
• WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• WARNING: The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamp is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance.
• WARNING : DO NOT discard general waste at the end of its life, it should be taken to an appropriate recycling center. Contact your local council for advice

APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES

INSTALLATION

After unpacking the fridge check that no parts are missing. Place the unit in a dry place that is protected against splashing water. Do not place directly adjacent to sources of heat such as heating, gas ovens, hot water pipes, or directly in the sun. Your appliance must be installed and operated by these instructions to ensure its performance, efficiency, and operation. The normal operation of the appliance requires heat to be radiated away from the condenser located at the end of the cabinet. Adequate airflow is required around the compressor at all times so it is important to keep the grilles clear of obstructions during use. A minimum of 5-10cm of clearance around the grilles is recommended.

The cooling system has been designed to operate correctly when the appliance is positioned at angles up to 30 degrees. It is recommended that the time the unit is exposed to angles over 30 degrees is limited to a maximum of four (4) hours of continuous operation

KEY DIMENSIONS (IN MM)

INPUT POWER REQUIREMENTS
The fridge is designed to operate from a 12V DC or 24V DC supply (e.g. car cigarette lighter style socket, vehicle battery or suitably rated power bank). It may also be powered from main supply using the included AC Adapter.
Before connecting your fridge to a power source, check:

• The socket is rated to supply the correct voltage and current required by the fridge and is adequately fused.
• The socket is clean and dry and will be protected from dirt and water during use.
• If the socket is newly installed, it is recommended to use a minimum of Ø6mm (AWG11) 4.58mm² Twin Sheath Two Core cable directly connected to the positive and negative battery terminals with 15A in-line fuse protection.

NOTE: The correct cord size and gauge must be used for the installation of the DC supply as over distance the voltage can decrease if the incorrect cord size and gauge cord is being used. We recommend always consulting a qualified automotive electrician.

CONNECTING & OPERATING YOUR FRIDGE

CONNECTING & OPERATING YOUR FRIDGE FROM A DC SOURCE

• Plug the supplied 12V/24V DC power cord into the DC power socket (as highlighted over the page) on the end of the fridge and then connect to the vehicle cigarette lighter socket or a suitable 12V or 24V DC power source.
• The fridge will automatically turn on, there is no requirement to switch the appliance on.
• The display will automatically show the current internal cabinet temperature.
• Use only the DC power cord supplied with the fridge.
• The fridge is equipped with an electronic control system that will prevent polarity reversal. If the battery connection is reversed the unit will not start or operate. The fridge is fitted with a 15A fuse for protection.

If your fridge is cutting out prematurely, it could be due to:

1. The low voltage protection is set too high on the Battery Protection.
2. DC power cord and/or connections are not suitable to carry the required current. Check the power cord and all connections and adjust the Battery Protection on the control panel.

NOTE: A battery charger may only be connected to the battery when the fridge has been disconnected from the DC power source.

• + Over-voltage may cause damage to the electronics of the fridge.

CONNECTING & OPERATING YOUR FRIDGE FROM AN AC SOURCE

• Check the adapter and cables for any damage, if any is found do NOT use it and contact Customer Service.
• Securely insert the AC cable plug into the socket of the AC Adapter.
• Securely insert the DC plug into the DC Input Socket on the XTM Portable Fridge Freezer.
• Plug the 3-pin mains plug into a suitable wall outlet – Ensure the wall outlet is switched off before inserting the plug. Route the cables and position the adapter to prevent any damage and allow sufficient clearance to prevent excessive heat build-up during use.
• Turn on the wall outlet switch. Your XTM Portable Fridge Freezer should power up and operate as normal. It is recommended to set the Battery Protection level on the fridge to Low setting when operating it off this AC Adapter.
• Only use the supplied AC Adapter and cables with this fridge.

BATTERY PROTECTION SETTING

The fridge is equipped with multi-level Battery Protection that protects a battery against excessive discharging when the fridge is connected to a 12V or 24V DC power source such as a vehicle battery.
IMPORTANT: When using the fridge with the supplied AC Adapter, we recommended setting the Battery Protection to LOW.

1. The fridge will automatically restart once the input voltage is reached and will retain all original settings before the monitor is activated.
2. Audible beeping will be heard when the monitor is activated.

CONTROL PANEL AND  OPERATION

When your fridge is first connected to a power source the appliance will automatically switch on and the LCD control panel will display the current cabinet temperature, Battery Protection, and Cooling Power Mode setting as well as the Light Mode setting.

• The Temperature Controller provides the ability to set the desired temperature level and display the current cabinet temperature. The electronic controller has been programmed to maintain an average of the set temperature.
• The compressor will start up when the internal cabinet temperature increases 0.5 to 1.5 degrees above the set temperature and will run until the temperature is 0.5 to 1.5 degrees below the set temperature.

1. POWER: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to Power the unit on or off.
2. POWER MODE : Press the Power Mode button to switch between Quick mode and Eco mode
3. BATTERY PROTECT: Press the Battery Protect button to select Low, Middle, or High level.|
4. LIGHT MODE: Press the Light Mode button to adjust the light’s setting to low, middle, or high.
5. TEMP. ADJUST: Press the up/down arrows to adjust the desired temperature.
6. CONTROL LOCK : Press the Control Lock button for 3 seconds, to lock and unlock the control.

POWER MODE

• Press the Power Mode button to switch between Quick mode and Eco mode; the corresponding icon will be lit.
• The default setting is Eco mode.

CHANGING TEMPERATURE SCALE

• Press and hold the and keys for 10 seconds, the current temperature display unit will flash, and press or key briefly to switch between “°C” and “°F” When the power to the cooler is turned on.
• Default setting is “°C”.

BATTERY PROTECTION

• When the power to the cooler is turned on, press the Battery Protect button to enter battery protect mode. The panel will display the current setting.
• In selection mode, press the Battery Protect button to cycle to the next setting option.

The panel will display LOW > MED > HIGH.

• The default setting is MED.

TEMPERATURE SETTING

• Press or button to increase or decrease the temperature setting.
• The default temperature setting is 5°C.
• Each time the  or is short-pressed, the temperature setting will change 1°C, while or is long-pressed, the temperature setting will change 4°C.
• The Temperature range setting from – 18°C to +10°C.

DISPLAY LIGHTING

• Press Light Mode button to activate and enter light setting mode.
• In selection mode, press the Light Mode button to cycle to the next setting option.

The panel will display LOW > MED > HIGH.

• The default is HIGH.

CONTROL PANEL LOCK

• Press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the control. When the control lock is activated, all buttons are disabled.
• Once the Control Lock is selected, press any button, and the Control Lock indicator LED will flash to indicate the control is locked.
• When the power is turned off or if there is a sudden loss of power, the control lock function will retain its previous setting when power is restored.

USB-A AND USB-C SOCKETS

• The DC cooler has 2 USB-A ports and 1 USB-C which can be used to charge a phone or power small items while the fridge is connected to a power source.
• Power output is 15W (5V/3A) max across the 3 sockets (i.e. 3 in use: 5W MAX each, 2 in use: 7.5W MAX each, 1 in use: 15W MAX).

NOTE : Ensure the sockets are protected from water/dust by securely fitting the rubber plug when not in use.
DO NOT use the sockets while wet.

MUTING SOUNDS

• Once the unit is powered ON, press and hold the Power Mode and the button to turn on or turn off the buzzer sound function.
• The default is ON.
• When the unit is turned ON or OFF, there will be a long beep sound.
• When a function button is used correctly, there will be a beep to indicate the selection is activated.
• When a function button is used incorrectly or if the controls lock is enabled, there will be two sounds of beeps to indicate the selection is deactivated.
• When the unit detects a fault, there will be a warning beep for 4 seconds.

LID LATCH OPERATION
The lid of the fridge has a lock feature to prevent the lid from being opened inadvertently during transit when being moved or at other times when you want to ensure the lid remains securely closed.

• Slide the latch to the left to lock the lid.
• Slide the latch to the right to unlock the lid.

REPLACING THE DC FUSE

• Unscrew the plastic end cap of the DC plug.
• Carefully remove the end cap and metal cap on the end of the fuse.
• Remove the defective fuse.
• Insert the new fuse. Make sure it is the same type and rating (15A).
• Place the metal cap back onto the top of the fuse and then screw the plastic end cap back on.

TIE-DOWN BRACKETS
The fridge comes with 4 handle tie-down brackets to make securing to a fridge slide or to a vehicle using adjustable straps easy (note straps to be sourced separately). The metal brackets clip into the bars to the sides of the handles at each end of the fridge.

• To insert, angle to lower part of the bracket inward and push the bracket over the bar until it clips in place and swings freely.
• You can then feed your tie-down strap through the slot in the bracket and through the tie-down point on your fridge slide or vehicle.
• Repeat for all 4 locations and tighten the straps securely.
• If you need to remove your fridge from your fridge slide or vehicle, you can loosen the tie-down straps (without fully removing them).
• Then un-clip the tie-down brackets from the fridge, leaving them with your straps attached to  the fridge slide or vehicle tie-down points.
• To remove the tie-down brackets, place your thumb on the body of the fridge above the bar and using your fingers, rotate the bracket inward and pull the bracket up and out via the slot away from the fridge.

USING WITH SOLAR PANELS

• The power consumption and efficiency of your fridge make it ideal to be used in conjunction with solar panels to provide recharging of the DC power source. Solar panels will provide charge to the battery during the daylight hours even while the appliance is operating.
• As the output from solar panels changes depending on the level of sunlight and intensity, your fridge cannot be connected directly to the solar panels. The appliance must be connected to a suitable DC battery and then the solar panels connected to the battery.
• We recommend the use of quality portable solar panel kits from 100 to 200 watts for use with your fridge. DO NOT connect the fridge directly to the solar panel as it will not work. The connection must be via the battery.

USING PORTABLE GENERATORS

• Your fridge must be never connected directly to a generator. This fridge is designed to operate directly from a battery. Using a generator may result in damage to your fridge which may void your appliance warranty.
• Most generators are fitted with a DC power output socket – DO NOT connect your fridge directly to the DC power output of the generator as this will result in damage to your fridge and void warranty. The connection must be via the battery.
• When charging the battery using a digital or inverter-type generator, we recommend only using a ‘smart battery charger’ that is fully automatic, spark-proof, and reverse polarity protected. The battery charger is connected directly to the AC power output of the generator.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

• When the appliance is being set at 0° or lower temperatures, do not store glass bottles or liquids such as beer, milk, juices or soft drinks in the unit as these may freeze and shatter.
• To improve the efficiency of your fridge it is better to have the fridge as full as possible at all times. A full fridge will provide lower power consumption over 24 hours than a half-empty one. When the fridge is full there is little air space between the goods so the cold air is trapped, but when there is lots of air the coldness cannot be captured and held. On a trip, it is a good idea to replace finished products with bottles of water or similar. This will fill the empty spaces and allow the coldness to remain within the fridge.
• Frequent fridge opening will allow warm air to enter the fridge. Keep the number of times you open the fridge to a minimum where possible.
• When located in the rear of a car or trailer, it is recommended that the appliance be kept away from direct sunlight to reduce the risk of increased heat. It should also be provided with suitable ventilation to guarantee efficient power consumption and performance. You must remember that when a vehicle is parked in the sun on a day when the ambient temperature is
• 30°C, the interior of the vehicle can reach
• 55°C.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Your fridge will be delivered cleaned from the factory – you nevertheless should clean it before initial use. Take a cloth that has been slightly moistened with lukewarm water. Pay attention that no water drops into the seals and possibly damages the electronics. Dry off the fridge with a cloth after cleaning. Clean your fridge periodically and as soon as it is dirty.

ATTENTION:

• DO NOT use solvents or agents with sand or acid parts for cleaning your fridge.
• DO NOT use brushes, graters, or hard sharp tools to clean your fridge.
• Before cleaning, the power cord should be disconnected and the fridge switched OFF.
• Clean the fridge inside and out with a damp cloth. For stubborn dirt, use some sodium bicarbonate dissolved in lukewarm water.
• After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully.
• When storing your fridge for a long period, DO NOT fully close the fridge. This will prevent mold and odors.
• For additional queries, service, and maintenance please contact our After Sales Support. They will provide you with expert advice on further information you may require.

DISPOSAL
When it comes to the end of its working life, your fridge should be disposed of responsibly to ensure that it does not contaminate the environment. It would be advisable to contact your local council for where to recycle your fridge.

For further information or assistance please contact customer service on 1300 174 876

WARRANTY

• 5 YEARS

MORE INFORMATION

FOR SERVICE, SPARE PARTS
OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT SITRO GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
Mon – Fri 8.00 am – 5.00 pm (AEST) Do not return to the place of purchase Keep your purchase receipt, this will be required to make any claims under the 5-year warranty.
AUST. 1300 174 876

• Manufactured in China for
• SUPER RETAIL GROUP LIMITED
• 6 Coulthards Ave, Strathpine. Queensland 4500, Australia

FAQ

• Q: Can I use this portable fridge in my house?
  • A: This fridge is designed for use in vehicles like cars, 4WDs, caravans, and similar settings. It is not recommended for household use.
• Q: How do I set up the battery protection feature?
  • A: Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on setting up the battery protection feature to avoid draining your vehicle’s battery.

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