Summary of Contents for FRIDGE MATE FM
- Page 1 PORTABLE FRIDGE*FREEZER & Owner’s Manual WARRANTY ‘FM MODEL’ AUSTRALIAN OWNED AUSTRALIAN MADE FROM IMPORTED & LOCAL COMPONENTS QUALITY & PERFORMANCE - THE LASTING IMPRESSION...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing a FridgeMate fridge freezer. The unit you have chosen has been proudly designed and manufactured in Australia by EvaKool combining FridgeMate’s fully insulated tough polyethelene cabinet with internationally proven compressor technology to produce Australia’s most ingenious, versatile and user friendly 12V/24V fridge freezer combination. We strongly recommend that you carefully read this manual prior to operating your FridgeMate as it contains important information regarding your unit’s operation, maintenance, care and terms of warranty. -
Page 3: Installation
INSTALLATION Your FridgeMate fridge/freezer is designed to operate from either a 12V or 24V DC power source. It can also operate from a 240V (AC) main supply with the use of a 12V/24V adaptor. When using solar power or power generators ensure that the fridge is connected through a 12V or 24V battery. We recommend the use of anti-surge devices when there is a possibility of ‘spikes’... -
Page 4: Operating Instructions
Operating INSTRUCTIONS 12 VOLT OPERATION 24OV - MAINS OPERATION • Connect the military plug end of the • The unit can also operate from a 240V fridge lead to the fridge, mains power source via an EvaKool approved 12V/24V adaptor. •... -
Page 5: Selection Of Fridge/Freezer Options
Selection of FRIDGE/FREEZER OPTIONS Your FridgeMate fridge/freezer is uniquely • To operate the entire unit as a fridge or as a designed to operate as a fridge or freezer freezer, remove the divider, slide the basket or fridge/freezer combo. towards the freezer plates and insert the divider at the far end of the cabinet. -
Page 6: Operation
OPERATION Your Fridgemate fridge is designed to operate at 3 speeds. High 3500 RPM Medium - 3000 RPM 2000 RPM The higher the speed, the faster the compressor is operating which will enable the unit to cool/freeze quicker. The lower the speed the more economical the unit’s operation and hence a lower power draw. -
Page 7: Power Inlet
POWER INLET The military plug (power inlet socket) is in the correct way. The threaded ring notched so that it can only be connected locks the plug into place. CIRCUIT BREAKER Your Fridgemate is fitted with a 15 breaker will ‘trip’ thereby cutting off all amp circuit breaker. -
Page 8: Care & Storage
Care & STORAGE DEFROSTING STORAGE • Switch off freezer and open lid. • When storing your Fridgemate for any lengthy period prop the lid open a few • Open drainage bung to drain waste as millimetres and remove the bung cap to fridge defrosts. -
Page 9: Fault Finding Guide
Fault Finding refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FLOW CHART (PAGE 11) FRIDGE NOT RUNNING? Is the control panel display lit up? • Check power supply. • Check that the fridge lead is plugged in properly, and that no wires are loose. •... - Page 10 SIMPLE TESTS • Fridge does not operate in your vehicle: Run the fridge from a 240 volt power source via an AC adaptor. If the fridge starts and runs then the problem is with your vehicle, either the battery or the wiring. See section on voltage drop (AC adaptor, minimum of 10 amps at 12 volts or 5 amps at 24 volts).
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Page 12: Warranty Statement
Warranty Statement TERMS & CONDITIONS Nexberg Pty. Ltd. trading as EvaKool undertakes to the original purchaser that this product is sold free of defect in materials and/ or workmanship under normal use for a period of 5 years. Subject to the following, EvaKool will repair free of charge or replace at their discretion your EvaKool fridge/freezer if the unit’s failure is as a direct result of faulty workmanship and/or materials.