DOMETIC Mobile Cooling Tropicool Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Dometic

DOMETIC Mobile Cooling Tropicool Instruction Manual

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Please carefully read and follow all instructions, guidelines and warnings included in this product manual in order to ensure that you install, use and maintain the product properly at all times.

By using the product, you hereby confirm that you have read this disclaimer, all instructions, guidelines and warnings carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth herein.

You agree to use this product only for the intended purpose and application and in accordance with the instructions, guidelines and warnings as set forth in this product manual as well as in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

A failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings set forth herein may result in an injury to yourself and others, damage to your product or damage to other property in the vicinity.

Dometic accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury incurred, directly or indirectly, from the installation, use or maintenance of the product not in compliance with the instructions and warnings in the product manual.

This product manual, including the instructions, guidelines and warnings, and related documentation may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit: documents.dometic.com, dometic.com.

WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.

Safety notes

WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury

Electrocution hazard

Do not operate the cooling device if it is visibly damaged.
If this cooling device’s power cable is damaged, it must be replaced to prevent safety hazards.
This cooling device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.

Fire hazard

When positioning the device, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the device.

Health hazard

This device 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 use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload cooling devices.

Explosion hazard

Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with a flammable propellant in the cooling device.

CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.

Electrocution hazard

Before starting the cooling device, ensure that the power supply line and the plug are dry.
Disconnect the cooling device from the power supply
- before each cleaning and maintenance
- after every use.

Health hazard

Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing the food or medicine you wish to cool.
Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.
Opening the cooling device for long periods can cause significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the device.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the device, so that it is not in contact with or can drip onto other food.
If the device is left empty for long periods:
- Switch off the device.
- Defrost the device.
- Clean and dry the device.
- Leave the lid open to prevent mould developing within the device.

NOTICE! Damage hazard

Check that the voltage specification on the type plate corresponds to that of the energy supply.
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
Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
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.
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.
The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic materials or materials containing solvents.
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.).

Risk 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.
Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluids.
Never immerse the cooling device in water.
Protect the cooling device and cables against heat and moisture.
The device shall not to be exposed to rain.

Scope of delivery

Refrigerator
Connection cable for 220 – 240 V
Connection cable for 12/24 V
Instruction manual

Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to the scope of delivery.

Intended use

The mobile refrigerating appliance is suitable for cooling and warming food. The mobile refrigerating appliance is also suitable for use on boats.

The mobile refrigerating appliance is designed to be operated from a from a DC power supply socket of a vehicle, boat or caravan or from AC mains.

The mobile refrigerating appliance is suitable for camping use.

This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with this instruction. Any other use, deviating from the intended use, is not allowed! Dometic accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury incurred, directly or indirectly due to other as the intended use.

Technical description

The cooling box is suitable for mobile use. It can cool goods up to max. 25 °C under ambient temperature (thermostatic switch-off with approx. 0 °C) or keep them cool or warm them up to max. 65 °C or keep them warm.

If the device has reached the set temperature range, then it will automatically switch over to the energy save mode. In this mode only the energy is consumed which is required to reach the temperature inside the box.

The cooling is a wear-free thermo-electric cooler with heat removal through a ventilator.

The cooling box is equipped with an automatic priority circuit. Thus it is ensured that with simultaneous connection to the alternating current circuit and to a 12/24 V battery, the alternating current circuit will be used.

Operation

NOTE
Before you put the new refrigerator into operation, you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (see also chapter “Cleaning and servicing”.

Tips to save energy

NOTE
A ventilator in the interior space of the cooling box provides for the circulation of the cold air within the box. Thus a better cooling capacity will be achieved. In order that the cold air cannot reach the outside when opening the cooling box, this is equipped with a switch which turns off the ventilator as soon as the lid is opened

Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.

If you want to set an increased energy efficiency and a limited cooling capacity for the cooler device, use the device’s ECO mode.
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.

TC35: Opening the cooler

The TC35 cooler must be unlocked for opening (fig.4,).
Opening the cooler

Switch on the cooling box

NOTICE!
Take care that there are only objects or goods in the cooling box which may be cooled or heated to the selected temperature.

Place the cooling box on a stable base.
NOTE: The plug is safe against wrong polarity: You can plug it only in one direction into the (fig. 3) socket.
Connect the cooling box
- with the connecting cable contained in the scope of delivery to a 220 – 240 V socket or…
- with the supplied connecting cable to the 12/24 V socket in the vehicle (fig.3
Press the button “ON/OFF” at the control panel (fig.2 A) to switch on the cooling box.

✓ The cooling box starts to cool or heat the interior space.

Operating display	Operating mode
red (fig.2 B	heating
blue (fig.2 C,	cooling

Switch over between cooling and heating

If you want to switch over between cooling and heating, press the button “HOT/COLD” (fig.2 D,)
NOTE
The control unit of the cooling box has a memory function. It memorizes the selected temperature range for each mode (cooling and heating). Thus the temperature range which is previously selected in the mode is set again with each switching on or switching over.
✓ The red or blue operating display lights up and the device starts to cool/heat.
When you want to finish the cooling or heating process, press the button
“ON/OFF” (fig.2 A).
When you stop using the cooler, disconnect it from the mains.

Select temperature

The status display of the temperature (fig.2 F, ) indicates the selected temperature range. With an increasing number of illuminating LEDs, the intensity of the temperature range also increases

NOTE
The following temperature indications are subject to tolerances and are dependent on the measuring position.

Interior space-temperature at approx. 25 °C ambient temperature:

	Status display	Temperature range
Cooling	seven illuminating LEDs	approx 0 °C in the interior space
an illuminating LED	approx 16 °C in the interior space (ECO mode)
Heating	seven illuminating LEDs	approx 65 °C in the interior space
an illuminating LED	approx 48 °C in the interior space

If you want to select the temperature to cool/heat, press the button “Temp” (fig.2 F,), until the requested temperature range is reached.

Connect to the cigarette lighter

NOTE
When you connect the cooling box to the cigarette lighter of your vehicle (fig.3,), observe that you have to turn on the ignition, if necessary, so that the device is supplied with current.

Removing the lid

You can remove the lid of the cooler (fig. 5,):

Removing the lid

Open the lid until it is at a ca. 30° angle to the cooler.
Pull the lid forwards and lift it off diagonally.

Cleaning and servicing

NOTICE! Damage hazard

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.

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.

DIMENSION

TC14

TC21
TC21

TC35
TC35

Troubleshooting

Fault	Possible cause	Suggestion

Your box does not function and the fan impeller which is visible from outside does not rotate.| The cigarette lighter in your vehicle does not conduct any voltage.| In the most vehicles, the ignition switch must be switched on, so that the cigarette lighter has voltage.
The ignition is switched on and the box does not work. Disconnect the plug immediately from the socket and execute the following checks| The socket of the cigarette lighter is dirty. This results in a poor electrical contact.| Clean the socket of the cigarette lighter with a non-metallic brush and a solvent, so that the middle contact pin is clean. If your cooling box plug becomes very warm in the cigarette lighter box, either the socket must be cleaned or the plug is possibly not correctly assembled
The fuse of the connecting cable is burnt through.| Replace the fuse of the connecting cable (5 A).
The vehicle fuse is burnt through.| Replace the vehicle fuse of the cigarette lighter (usually 15 A). (Observe the operating instructions in your motorcar for this).
Your box does not cool satisfactorily and the fan impeller at the outside does not rotate.| The ventilator motor is defective.| The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service.
Your box does not cool satisfactorily and the fan impeller at the outside does not rotate.| The ventilator motor for the inner ventilator is defective.| The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service.
The thermo-electric element is defective.
The integrated power unit is defective.| The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service.

Technical data

| TC14
| TC21| TC35
---|---|---|---
Input voltage:| 12/24 V=
220- 240 V-.
Power input:| 46 W(12V=)
50 W (24 V=.)
64 W (230 V.,…)
8.5 W
(AC, ECO mode)| 8.8 W
(AC, ECO mode)
Temperature range:| Cooling: 0 °C to 16 °C
(up to 25 °C below ambient temperature)

Heating: 48 °C to 65 °C