Controls And Functions - Black & Decker TC204B Instruction Manual

Generally, your unit will cool down to as much as 40°F (or 22.2°C) below the ambient temperature. To
ensure optimum performance, always keep the unit out of direct sunlight when using as a Cooler. To
promote your unit's cooling capacity on warm days, try reusable frozen gel packets. These are particularly
helpful in keeping your unit cold while unplugged.
When using the unit as a warmer, it will warm to approximately 120°F (48.8°C). On cold days, the unit will
need more time to reach the maximum warm temperature.
The Black & Decker® Travel Cooler & Warmer can be used with most food and beverages, either cold or
hot. Use with standard household containers or ready-to-use food and drink packaging. Ideal as a:
Cooler
Beverages: sodas, beer, wine, juice, milk, iced tea or coffee, shakes, thirst quenchers, water and more —
in cans, bottles, cartons, pouches, sport bottles, etc.
Food: salads, sandwiches, deli meats, hamburgers, hot dogs, meat or fish, buns, condiments and
dips, etc.
Desserts: puddings, fruit cups, yogurts, etc.
Snacks: fruit, candy, chocolate, cookies, fruit bars, chips, etc.
warmer
Beverages: hot coffee and tea, cocoa, milk, etc.
Food: leftovers, pre-packaged/pre-heated meals, take-out foods, soups, covered dishes, stews,
casseroles, etc.
FEATuRES
• Compact, lightweight, completely portable — use with vehicle's or boat's 12 volt DC accessory outlet, or
appropriate 12 volt DC power supply
• Non-wearing thermo-electric system cools to approx. 40°F (or 22.2°C) below surrounding air temperature
or warms to approximately 120°F (48.8°C)
• Built-in cup or two can holder
• Use with standard household containers or ready-to-use packaging
• Rests on vehicle seat or floor for easy access
• Padded lid
• Extra-long, 7' (2.13 meters), 12 volt DC power cord with built-in 5-amp fuse-protected plug to protect the
unit and power source
• Convenient, detachable shoulder strap for easy portability
• Durable, weather-resistant construction with easy-open-and-close lid
• Environmentally friendly, CFC-free, polyurethane liner
• Cold/heat transfer to foods via temperature-efficient liner
• Built-in heat dissipation fan with long-life, brushless motor
• HOT/OFF/COLD sliding power switch
• "COLD" and "HOT" LED indicators
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CONTROLS AND FuNCTIONS

HoT/oFF/CoLD
PowEr SwITCH
HoT/CoLD LED
InDICaTorS
12 VDC PLuG
POwERING THE TRAVEL COOLER AND wARMER
Connecting to a Portable 12 Volt DC Power Supply, For use Away From Vehicle
• Make sure the unit's HOT/OFF/COLD switch is in the OFF position.
• Insert the 12 volt DC plug on the power cord into the 12 volt DC socket on the portable power supply.
• Continue with steps 3-9 for cooler or warmer function. Observe all
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
Note:
When used with a rechargeable power supply, a full-charge on the power source is recommended for optimum performance.
When using a vehicle' s 12 volt DC accessory outlet as a power source, be aware that some vehicles require you to turn on the
ignition to power the accessory outlet.
OPERATING INSTRuCTIONS
Keep the HOT/OFF/COLD switch in OFF position for five minutes before switching between hot and
cold.
using the Travel Cooler and warmer as a Cooler
1. Make sure the unit's HOT/OFF/COLD switch is in the OFF position. Start vehicle or turn ignition to
"accessory" position.
2. Insert the DC plug into the vehicle's 12 volt DC accessory outlet.
3. Move the HOT/OFF/COLD switch on the cooler to the COLD position.
4. The COLD LED indicator will light to show the unit is cooling.
5. Place items into the cooler and close the lid. Do not overstuff the cooler or keep the lid from closing.
6. Keep cooler lid closed during operation and reclose it quickly when adding items to it or removing
items from it.
7. After use, turn the switch to the OFF position and empty the cooler.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the vehicle's accessory outlet.
9. Clean unit as described in the Care & Maintenance section of this manual.
IMPORTANT:
• The cooler takes about 120-200 minutes to reach its maximum cool temperature (approximately 40°F
[or 22.2°C] below that of surrounding air). It is recommended that items to be placed in the cooler be
pre-chilled. This will assist the cooler in reaching the lowest temperature as quickly as possible.
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