BRASS MONKEY GH1686 43L Portable Fridge Instruction Manual

June 1, 2024
Brass Monkey

BRASS MONKEY GH1686 43L Portable Fridge

BRASS-MONKEY-GH1686-43L-Portable-Fridge-PRODUCT

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use

Before using the portable fridge/freezer for the first time, ensure all components are included in the box contents. Read the instruction manual carefully.

Features

  • 43L Portable Fridge/Freezer
  • 240V Mains Power Adaptor
  • 12/24V Cigarette Lighter/Merit Car Charger

Function and Operation

  • The control panel allows you to set the desired temperature for cooling or freezing.
  • The USB charging port enables you to charge electronic devices.
  • Make sure the lid latch is secure to maintain proper sealing of the fridge/freezer.
  • The recessed handle facilitates easy transportation.

Troubleshooting

  • Refrigerator does not work: Check the compressor.
  • Refrigerator compartments are too warm: Adjust the temperature settings.
  • Food is frozen: Ensure the temperature is not set too low.
  • There is water flow noise: A normal phenomenon due to refrigerant flow.
  • Waterdrops around the refrigerator casing: Normal condensation phenomenon.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the compressor is noisy when starting?

A: It’s normal for some noise initially; it should reduce after stable operation. If the noise persists, contact the manufacturer.

Q: What should I do if error codes are displayed?

A: Follow the suggested remedies provided in the manual based on the specific error code displayed. If issues persist, contact the manufacturer for service.

WARNINGS & SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: The manufacturer is not responsible for any potential injury from misuse

Warnings

  • Do not operate the appliance if it is visibly damaged.
  • Do not block the gaps of the fridge with things like pins or wires, etc.
  • Do not expose the appliance to rain or immerse it in water.
  • Do not place the appliance near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.)
  • Do not store any explosive substances like spray cans with a flammable propellant.
  • Ensure the supply cord is dry and not trapped or damaged. Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
  • Check the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance.
  • Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Once unpacked and before turning on, the appliance must be placed on a level surface for more than 6 hours.
  • Make sure that the appliance stays horizontally when it is running. The tilt angle must be less than 5° for long time running and be less than 45° for short time running.
  • Keep the ventilation openings in the unit casing or in the built-in structure free of obstacles.
  • Keep the appliance stable on the ground or in the car; Do not drain upside down.

Caution

  • Repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel. Incorrect repair may cause danger. The lamp and supply cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or qualified persons.
  • The installation of DC power in a boat must be handled by qualified electricians.
  • Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
  • The 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’ve been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards.

Notice

  • Disconnect the power supply before each cleaning and maintenance and after every use.
  • Do not use sharp tools to defrost; Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
  • Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: take off the doors: leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
  • Check if the cooling capacity of the appliance is suitable for storing the food or medicine. Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.
  • If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
  • The appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  • Camping, Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
  • Bed and breakfast type environments;
  • Catering and similar non-retail applications.
  • Information, illustrations and specifications in this manual reflect the most current available at the time of publication,are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Due to the flammable refrigerant and blowing gas contained in the device, comply with local regulations for disposal.

BEFORE FIRST USE

  • Prior to using your product, please read all the safety and operating instructions thoroughly. Please ensure you follow the steps below before using the product.
  • We recommend you keep the original packaging for storing the product when not in use.
  • Please pay close attention to the section entitled Warnings & Safety Information. Find a safe and convenient place to keep this instruction manual for future reference.
  • Unpack the product but retain all packaging materials until you are satisfied that your new product is undamaged and in working order. Ensure you have all accessories listed in this manual.

FEATURES

  • Fast cooling & energy saving modes
  • LED control panel
  • Three-stage vehicle battery protection
  • USB Charging port
  • Internal LED light

BOX CONTENTS

  • 1 x 43L Portable Fridge/Freezer
  • 1 x 240V Mains Power Adaptor
  • 1 x 12/24V Cigarette Lighter/Merit Car Charger

PRODUCT DIAGRAM

BRASS-MONKEY-GH1686-43L-Portable-Fridge-FIG-1

REVERSIBLE LID OPERATION

  • The lid has two opening directions and can be taken off at an angle of 20°.
  • When installing it back, align the lid shaft with the compartment hole and then insert it.BRASS-MONKEY-GH1686-43L-Portable-Fridge-FIG-2

FUNCTION AND OPERATION

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  • Power Supply: connect to DC 12V/24V or AC 100-240V power (using dedicated adapter).
    Display Screen Initialization: connect to the power supply, the buzzer will make a long beep, and the display will be on for 2 seconds then enter the normal operating mode.

  • Power On/Off: press to switch ON/OFF.

  • Temperature Setting: press + or – for temperature setting, the setting will be saved automatically after stopping operating for 3 seconds

  • Note: the temperature displayed is the current temperature of the compartment, it’ll take a while to reach the set temperature.)

  • Temperature setting range: -20~20°C (-4~68°F)

  • Cooling Mode: under the running state, press to switch MAX(fast cooling) and ECO (Energy saving Mode).

  • Factory setting is MAX.

  • Battery Protection Mode: under the running state, long press for three seconds until screen flashes, then press again to select protection mode H(High), M(Medium) and L(Low) (*Factory setting is H).

  • Battery Protection Mode: under the running state, long press for three seconds until screen flashes, then press again to select protection mode H(High), M(Medium) and L(Low)

  • Factory setting is H.

Voltage Reference:

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  • the voltage is theoretical value, there may be a deviation in different sceneries.
  • H should be set when the product is connected to car power, and M or L should be set when it is connected to a portable battery or other back-up battery.
  • Temperature Unit Setting: switch off the fridge, long press for three seconds until El displays, then switch to E5 by pressing again. Under E5 mode, press+ or — to select Celsius or Fahrenheit. (*Factory setting is °C.)
  • Reset: switch off the fridge, long press for three seconds until E1 displays, under E1 mode, long press + — at the same time for three seconds to reset it.

Recommended temperature for common food:BRASS-MONKEY-GH1686-43L-Portable-
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TROUBLESHOOTING

ISSUE SUGGESTED REMEDY
Refrigerator does not work •    Check if the switch is on.

•    Check if the plug and socket are connected well.

•    Check if the fuse has been burnt.

•    Check if the power supply is malfunctioned.

•    Switch on/off the fridge frequently may cause start delay of the compressor

Refrigerator compartments are too warm| •    The lid is opened frequently.

•    A large amount of warm or hot food was stored recently.

•    The refrigerator has been disconnected for a long time.

Food is frozen| The temperature was set too low
There is “water flow” noise from inside the refrigerator| It’s a normal phenomenon, caused by the flow of refrigerant.
There are waterdrops around the refrigerator casing or door gap| It’s a normal phenomenon, the moisture will condense to water when it touches a cold surface of the refrigerator.
ISSUE| SUGGESTED REMEDY
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The compressor is slightly noisy when starting| It’s a normal phenomenon, the noise will be reduced after the compressor works stably.
Code Fl displayed| Possible cause: low voltage to fridge.

Adjust the battery protection from High to Medium or from Medium to Low.

Code F2 displayed| Possible cause: condenser fan is overloaded. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact manufacturer for service.

Code F3 displayed| Possible cause: the compressor starts too frequently. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact manufacturer for service.

Code F4 displayed| Possible cause: compressor not kicking in. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact manufacturer for service

Code F5 displayed| Possible cause: overheating of the compressor & electronics. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact manufacturer for service.

Code F6 displayed| Possible cause: no parameter can be detected by the controller. Disconnect power to fridge for 5 minutes & re-start.

If the code shows again, contact manufacturer for service.

Code F7 or F8 displayed| Possible cause: temperature sensor is faulty. Contact manufacturer for service.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity 43L
Temperature Range -20°C-20°C
Voltage Input 12-24VDC
Noise Level <45dB
Refrigerant R134a
USB Charging Port 5VDC, 1A
Current Draw 0.5-1.2A (AC)

5A (12V DC)

2.5A (24V DC)

Power Consumption| 60W (Average)
Power Supply| 12/24VDC (Car Charger) 240VAC to 12VDC (Mains Power Adaptor)
Net Weight| 13kg
Gross Weight| 14.7 kg
Dimensions| 618(L) x 376(W) × 514(H)mm

CLEANING, CARE, STORAGE & MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to loosen objects frozen in place.

Cleaning

  • Unplug the device first to avoid electric shock.
  • Use wet cloth to clean the device and dry it.
  • Remove the cover and drain from the hole at the bottom of the device.
  • Do not soak the device in water and do not wash it directly.
  • Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as these can damage the device.

Storage

  • If the device will not be in use for a long time, please follow the steps:
  • Turn off the power and remove the plug.
  • Remove all the items stored in the device.
  • Remove the cover and drain from the hole, wipe off excess water with a soft rag.
  • Leave the lid slightly open to prevent odour formation.
  • Put the device in a cool and dry place.

Defrosting

  • Humidity can form frost in the interior of the cooling device or on the evaporator, which will affect the cooling performance.
  • Defrost the device regularly to avoid this.
  • Switch off the device.
  • Take out the contents of the device.
  • Keep the lid open.
  • Remove the cover and drain from the hole.
  • Wipe off the defrosted water.

SMART CONTROL – FRIDGE APP INSTRUCTIONS

Downloading the “BRASS MONKEY” Application

  • Using a pre-installed QR reader on your handheld smart device scan the QR code in the manual or on the carton, or search for the “BRASS MONKEY” APP in the iTunes”App Store (for Apple”devices) or Google store (Android Devices)
  • Start the application and select the Search function.
  • The application will prompt you to pair the fridge by pressing the set button Soon the fridge’s control panel.Once set button has been activated, the fridge will be paired with your smart device and the application will switch to a control panel allowing you to control the fridge’s functions.
  1. SET
  2. Freezer zone current temperature
  3. Refrigerator zone current temperature
  4. Battery protection model: High/Medium/Low
  5. Turn ON/OFF the fridge
  6. Current voltage
  7. Battery capacity (Battery is not supported on this model)
  8. Freezer zone temperature setting
  9. Refrigerator zone temperature setting
  10. IECO( Energy-saving) / MAX(Fast cooling} mode switch
  11. Children’s Lock/ Unlock
  12. Celsisus / Fahrenheit switch
  13. Unpair the device and return to Search

Note

Click the lock icon on the APP to lock/unlock the control panel on the fridge, if locked, the fridge can only be controlled by the APP.

Please scan the QR code to download APP

WARRANTY INFORMATION

  • Our product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of 3 years.
  • If your product becomes defective during this period, Electus Distribution will repair, replace, or refund where a product is faulty; or not fit for intended purpose.
  • This warranty will not cover modified product; misuse or abuse of the product contrary to user instructions or packaging label; change of mind and normal wear and tear.
  • Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
  • You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and failure does not amount to a major failure.
  • To claim warranty, please contact the place of purchase. You will need to show receipt or other proof of purchase. Additional information may be required to process your claim.
  • Any expenses relating to the return of your product to the store will normally have to be paid by you.
  • The benefits to the customer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the Australian Consumer Law in relation to the goods or services to which this warranty relates.
  • This warranty is provided by: Electus Distribution
  • Address 46 Eastern Creek Drive, Eastern Creek NSW 2766
  • Ph. 1300 738 555
  • Electus Distribution
  • Address 46 Eastern Creek Drive, Eastern Creek NSW 2766 Ph. 1300 738 555

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