DOMETIC TC14 Mobile Cooling Tropicool User Manual

MOBILE COOLING
TROPICOOL

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Please read these instructions carefully 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.
These instructions MUST stay with this product.
By using the product, you hereby confirm that you have read 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.
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 www.dometic.com.

Explanation of symbols

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 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 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 is 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 a significant increase in the temperature in the compartments of the device.
• Clean regular surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• 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 mold from 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 airflow to the cooling components.
  Do not place the cooling device in closed compartments or areas with none or minimal airflow.

• 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 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 cooling box is suitable for cooling food. The cooling box is also suitable for use on vehicles. The cooling box is designed to be operated from a DC power supply the socket of a vehicle or from an AC power supply.
The cooling box is suitable for camping use.
The cooling box is not suitable for:

• storage of corrosive, caustic, or solvent-containing substances
• freezing of food
• This cooling box is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

This cooling box is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with these instructions.
This manual provides information that is necessary for the proper installation and/or operation of the cooling box. Poor installation and/or improper operating or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possible failure.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product resulting from:

• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess voltage
• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this manual

Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications.

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 the chapter “Cleaning and servicing” on page 13).
6.1 Saving energy

• Choose a well-ventilated location that is protected from direct sunlight.
• If you want to set increased energy efficiency and a limited cooling capacity for the cooling 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.
• If the cooler has a basket: For optimal energy consumption, position the basket according to its position on delivery.
• On a regular basis, make sure the lid seal still fits properly.

6.2 TC35: Opening the cooler
The TC35 cooler must be unlocked for opening (fig. 4, page 4).
6.3 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 the wrong polarity: You can plug it only in one direction into the (fig.**3**, page 4) 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, page 4).
➤ Press the button “ON/OFF” at the control panel (fig .2 A, page 4) to switch on the cooling box.
✔ The cooling box starts to cool or heat the interior space.

6.4 Switch over between cooling and heating
➤ If you want to switch over between cooling and heating, press the button “HOT/COLD” (fig. **2** D, page 4).
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, page 4).
➤ When you stop using the cooler, disconnect it from the mains.
6.5 Select temperature
To avoid food waste, note the following:

• Keep temperature fluctuation as low as possible. Only open the cooling box as often and for as long as necessary. Store the foodstuff in such a way that the air can still circulate well.
• Adjust the temperature to the quantity and type of the foodstuff.
• Foodstuff can easily absorb or release odor or taste. Always store foodstuff covered or in closed containers/bottles.

The status display of the temperature (fig .2 F, page 4) 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
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Cooling| seven illuminating LEDs| approx 0 °C in the interior space
an illuminating LED| approx 17 °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, page 4), until the requested temperature range is reached.
6.6 Connect to the cigarette lighter
NOTE
When you connect the cooling box to the cigarette lighter of your vehicle (fig .3, page 4), observe that you have to turn on the ignition, if necessary so that the device is supplied with current.
6.7 Removing the lid
You can remove the lid of the cooler (fig. 5, page 5):
➤ 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 dishwater.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the cooler.

➤ Occasionally clean the device’s 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

Fault

| Possible cause|

Suggestion

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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 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 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 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 authorized customer service.
The thermoelectric element is defective.
The integrated power unit is defective.| The repair can be executed only by authorized customer service.

Warranty

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer’s branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer) 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

| TC 14| TC 21|

TC 35

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Input voltage:| 12/24 Vg 220 – 240 V∼
Power input:| 46 W (12 V )
50 W (24 V )
64 W (230 V∼)
Temperature range:| Cooling: 0 °C to 17 °C (up to 25 °C below ambient temperature)
Heating: 48 °C to 65 °C
Climate class:| N
Intended ambient temperature use| +16 °C to +32 °C
Weight:| 5.5kg| 7kg| 10kg
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