Jaycar GH1644 60L Portable Dual Zone Fridge Instruction Manual

Jaycar GH1644 60L Portable Dual Zone Fridge

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: GH1644
• Capacity: 60L
• Type: Portable Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer
• Power Adaptors: 240V Mains Power Adaptor, 12/24V Cigarette Lighter/Merit Car Charger

Features

• Dual-zone functionality
• Internal temperature display
• Battery protection function
• Three-level battery protection
• Compressor for cooling

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use
Ensure all components are included in the box contents. Connect the fridge/freezer to a power source using the provided adaptors.

Operation

1. Connect the fridge/freezer to power.
2. Press the power button to switch ON. Long press for three seconds to switch OFF.
3. The internal temperature will display and the compressor will start.
4. To turn off the left zone for energy conservation, press and hold the + and – buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Repeat to turn it back on.

Using in Vehicle
The product features a three-level battery protection function. Long press the SET button to adjust voltage protection levels based on power source (car power or portable battery).

Troubleshooting

• Issue: Refrigerator does not work
• Suggested Remedy: Check compressor engagement.
• Issue: Refrigerator compartments are too warm
• Suggested Remedy: Adjust battery protection level.
• Issue: Food is frozen
• Suggested Remedy: Adjust temperature settings.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: How do I adjust the internal temperature of each zone?
A: Use the + and – buttons to adjust the temperature settings for each zone separately.

GH1644

60L PORTABLE
DUAL ZONE FRIDGE / FREEZER

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.)
• Not for storage of combustible products.
• Keep cord dry and always check the supply cord of appliances for any signs of damage, wear, or exposure. Plugging multiple devices into a single socket-outlet or using multiple power supplies at the rear of an appliance can overload the circuit and pose a fire risk. Distribute the load evenly across different outlets or use a power strip with built-in overload protection if necessary.
• 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.
• 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 only.
• The installation of DC power in a boat must be handled by qualified electricians.
• For use by adults, children 8 and above under supervision.

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.
• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers. Not recommended for storage of medicines.
• 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 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

• Dual fridge and freezer zone
• DC power connection
• Power by AC using the included mains adaptor
• High-efficiency DC compressor and conversion module
• Dual mode operation (Max & Economy)
• Digital temperature display with adjustable control
• 3 Year Warranty
• 3-stage low voltage battery protection
• Handles and wheels
• USB port to charge USB devices
• APP control via Bluetooth

BOX CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT DIAGRAM

OPERATION

How to Turn on the Fridge

1. Connect to power
2. Press to switch ON, long press for three seconds to switch OFF.
3. The internal temperature will display and the compressor will start
4. Only one internal temperature will display if the zone divider is removed.

SET: Press button to enter different modes, ECO (Energy Saving Mode), and MAX (Fast Cooling Mode). Factory setting is MAX Press button + or – and set the temperature to 20°C ~ -20°C

Setting temperature of the product

• Left zone (Fridge): 5°C / Right Zone (Freezer): -15°C
• Left zone (Fridge): 5°C / Right Zone (Fridge): 5°C
• Left zone (Freezer): -15°C / Right Zone (Freezer): -15°C
• The temperature of left zone can not be set lower than it of the right zone.
• Turning the left zone ON or OFF
• To conserve energy, the square (left) zone can be turned off by pressing and holding down the + and – buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Do the same to turn the square (left) zone back on.
• Please be noted: Ensure that the left zone is on before the partition is removed to operate in single zone mode.

If the left zone is turned off and the partition is removed then the compressor will not turn on.

USING IN VEHICLE
The product has a three-level battery protection function, which not only guarantees the normal operation of the product, but also protect the battery of the vehicle. When in the power on state, long press SET button for 3 seconds and the display screen flashes H, select low voltage production L(ow), M(edium), and High) by clicking SET button. The factory default is set to (L)ow protection.

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. The battery gear should be set to H if the product will keep working after turning off the car engine, or the product may drain the battery.

NOTE: Because of the different output voltages between vehicles, the battery gear can be set from H to M or from M to L if there is a voltage protection code F1 shown on the panel.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ISSUE                                                 SUGGESTED REMEDY

Refrigerator does not work|

• Check if the switch is on.
• Check that the power supply is properly connected.
• Check if the fuse has been burnt.
• Check if the power supply has malfunctioned.
• Frequently turning the fridge off and on may cause a delay in the compressor engaging.

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| This is normal, caused by the flow of refrigerant.
There are waterdrops around the refrigerator casing or door gap| This is normal, the moisture will condense to water when it touches a cold surface of the refrigerator.
The compressor is slightly noisy when starting| This is normal, the noise will be reduced after the compressor works stably.
Code F1 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 engaging. 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 FS displayed| Possible cause: temperature sensor is faulty. Contact manufacturer for service.

CLEANING, CARE, STORAGE & MAINTENANCE

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

Cleaning

• Unplug the fridge first to avoid electric shock.
• Use wet cloth to clean the fridge and ensure it is thoroughly dry before use.
• Remove the cover and drain from the hole at the bottom of the device.
• Do not submerge in water and do not spray water directly onto fridge.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as these can damage the device.

Storage

• If the device will stored unused for an extended period, 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 on 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.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Voltage| 12/24V DC, (To power from mains use the included 240V AC to 12V DC power adapter)
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Average Power Consumption| 60W
Power Consumption| 0.25kw.h / 24hr
Rated Current| 6A / 3A
Temperature Range| -20 to +20ºC (ambient temp. 25ºC)
Refrigerant| R134A
Insulation| 100% CFC & HFC free PU

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.

Electus Distribution
Address 46 Eastern Creek Drive, Eastern Creek NSW 2766 Ph. 1300 738 555

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