Thank you for purchasing an ENGEL refrigerator. Read this manual carefully before starting to use it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. If the product is resold, this operating manual must accompany it. CONTENTS 1 . Explanation of symbols ............
1. Explanation of symbols The following symbols are used in this OWNER'S MANUAL or the refrigerator. Failure to observe this instruction WARNING can cause fatal or serious injury. Failure to observe this instruction CAUTION can lead to injury. Failure to observe this instruction NOTICE can cause material damage and impair the function of the product.
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• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this refrigerator. • Never expose the refrigerator to rain. • The refrigerator is suitable for camping use. •...
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• When replacing a fuse equipped inside the cigarette lighter socket, always use the Engel-exclusive fuse for replacement. Never use a wire or a lead instead. Doing so may lead to a fire from overheating. • The fuse equipped inside the cigarette lighter plug has a direction indicated by the arrow printed on it.
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connection will result in electric shock or a fire. • Clean the AC cord plug to remove dust from the terminals and their base. Dust on the plug will lead to a fire or electric shock from degraded insulation. • Do not attempt to hang on the refrigerator door. Do not sit on the refrigerator while the door is open.
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• When operating on a floor, securely fix the refrigerator so that it would not fall and cause injuries when encountering vibration such as earth quake. • While the refrigerator is in operation, do not use a quick charger to charge the battery that is supplying power to the refrigerator.
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• Do not put living things such as pets in the refrigerator. • Do not attempt to open or close the refrigerator door while driving a car. It may lead to an accident due to distracted driving. • This refrigerator is suitable for cooling food. If you wish to cool medicines, check if the cooling capacity of the refrigerator is enough.
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vehicle engine is shut off so as to keep the battery from running out. • Take extra caution when transporting the refrigerator. • If you wish to install and continuously use the refrigerator in a vehicle for commercial purposes, permanent vehicle installation and wiring is recommended as it would keep the cigarette lighter plug from being overheated and deformed.
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vibration. • Do not set the temperature setting knob at "5" except when storing frozen products such as frozen food, ice cream and ice. Doing so may result not only in beverages being undrinkable but explosion of cans and possible injuries. •...
and drink in a short time. It is also recommended to pre-cool inside the refrigerator cabinet before putting in any food. • When the refrigerator is in operation, do not touch food or its containers, especially those made of metal, stored there with a wet hand.
Temperature setting Temperature range - Achievable temperature from -18 to 10°C, The setting temperature is displayed when the LED starts blinking. The current temperature at the centre of the fridge will be displayed once the LED lights up. When the "KNOB" is turned, the setting temperature will continuously change the range of the temperature.
heater or heat generating refrigerator. Avoid installing your refrigerator close to hot water lines or warm air ducts. Adequate ventilation and suitable distance from each wall (at least 150 mm) will enable optimized cooling performance and minimized power consumption. 6. Operation Connect only to either of the following power sources: •...
CAUTION The refrigerator must be set to “0” (OFF) before connection to a DC power source. 6.2.1 Connection to 12V DC cigarette lighter socket Insert the square moulded DC plug into the terminal housing on the refrigerator. The other end of the cable has a cigarette lighter plug. Ensure that the cigarette lighter socket is clean and free from dust, corrosion or other foreign objects.
6.2.2 Onboad direct wiring with optional kit 1) Twisting lead wire To further reduce the radio interference during DC operation, twist the negative and positive cables (use separate cables) together into a spiral form, between the battery and the DC outlet socket.
Wire Gauge Distance between product and battery DC 12 VOLT USE DC 24 VOLT USE SWG#16 (AWG#14) SWG#18 (AWG#16) Less than 6m (19ft.) / 2.1mm or more / 1.25mm or more From 6m (19ft.) SWG#14 (AWG#12) SWG#16 (AWG#14) to 10m (32ft.) / 2.1mm or more / 3.3mm...
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Battery monitor setting Cut out Voltage 10.5V 11.5V 11.5V 12.5V Cut in Voltage 21.0V 23.1V Cut out Voltage Cut in Voltage 23.1V 25.0V 10A FUSE Fig.4 CAUTION To avoid damage to the refrigerator in the event of reverse polarity or short circuit, install a 10A fuse in the wiring circuit nearer to the battery.
7. Maintenance of refrigerator 7.1 Cleaning interior and door Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power source before you clean or service it. • Clean the interior with a cloth moistened with warm water and wipe again with a dry cloth. •...
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1) Remove the cover on the tip of the DC cord plug by turning it counterclockwise. 2) When removing the cover, also remove the head terminal and the fuse. 3) Pull out the fuse from the head terminal. 4) Replaced the fuse with a new one after making sure that its polarity direction is correct (fig.5).
CAUTION Do not use conventional glass tube fuses. Use only those designed exclusively for ENGEL refrigerator and distributed through its dealers. 8. Trouble shooting Fault Possible cause Action Compressor not No power supplied Check if power is supplied to working electronic unit.
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Table ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION SOLUTIONS Small Red dot Abnormal Input Voltage. Check whether the power in corner voltage is too low. Push "MODE" button ⇒ E-01 and current voltage display E-04 Ambient Temperature is Check whether the ambient too low. temperature is too low. E-05 Temperature sensor cord Contact service agent.
9. Disposal WARNING • To prevent the risk of child entrapment inside the refrigera- tor, do the following before discarding it: -Remove the door from the refrigerator. • This refrigerator should not be mixed with household waste when being disposed of. If you wish to dispose of this refrigerator, contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal, or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance...
11. Before initial use Install a pair of handles found in the interior according to the following. MT series Handles can be screwed o n t o t h e s i d e s o f t h e refrigerator.
13. Technical data NOTICE The ambient temperature condition of this technical data is +32°C.The internal temperature of the refrigerator varies depending on the ambient temperature. Refrigerant HFC-134a contained in the coolant. - 23 -...
< APPENDIX > The following sections describe the three features in regard to the combi fridge. −INDEX− Description of components and methods of changing zone arrangement Temperature settings and performance Correct and incorrect ways of using the fridge Description of components and methods of changing zone arrangement 1.1 Description of components and methods of changing zone arrangement Circulating air slot inside...
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Single Zone Type A Smaller Refrigerator Zone Type B Combi Type C Larger Refrigerator Zone 1.3 Green Mat Two types of the green mats, each differ in size, are to be used together as shown below depending on which zone configuration you choose. ※Place the holes of the green mat “L”...
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Temperature settings and performance 2.1 Inner temperatures in relation to ambient temperature Temperatures with thermo dial at position5(ambient temperature at 30℃) Combi Single zone Fridge 0℃〜5℃ -10℃ or less Freezer -15℃ or less Cooling performance will become lower as ambient temperature rises, resulting in the inner temperature higher than you set.
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3.2 Usage incorrect or not recommended This fridge offers a variety of usage depending on your purposes as long as you comply with the following precautions. The problem and how to deal with IMPROPER USAGE CORRECT USAGE OR ACTIONS Operate fridge with door Door to be always kept shut when in use to kept open prevent frost or improper cooling performance.
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IMPROPER USAGE CORRECT USAGE OR ACTIONS Put objects warmer than room When putting objects warmer than room temperature temperature, pre-cool them before putting them into the fridge if you wish to avoid Ionger cooling time. Put room-temperature objects When freezer section is not in use, putting in refrigerator section without objects in freezer section with thermo dial set putting anything in freezer...
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<AGENT in AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND> ENGEL DISTRIBUTION PTY LTD. P.O. Box155 25 SILICA ST CAROLE PARK QLD 4300, Australia : 1300 302 653 E-mail : admin@engelaustralia.com.au SAWAFUJI ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. 3, NITTAHAYAKAWA-CHO, OTA-CITY, GUNMA 370-0344, JAPAN TEL: +81(0)276-56-7139 FAX: +81(0)276-56-6075 (Cat.
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THIS ENGEL REFRIGERATOR WAS TESTED BEFORE DELIVERY. "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 the failure does not amount to a major failure."...
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