Koolatron P85 Troubleshoot Manual

Troubleshoot Guide
What level of cooling performance can we expect from a Koolatron cooler?
Each cooler should identify the cooling capabilities of that specific cooler in relation to the air
around the cooler (ambient temperature). It's best to load pre-cooled food or drinks into the
cooler.
As a rule of thumb, it takes about one hour per pound of material loaded into the cooler to
bring it from room temperature down to maximum cooling temperature. At a temperature of
80°F (27°C), the contents of the cooler can be maintained at approximately 38°F (3°C). Normal
household refrigerators are usually maintained at 45 to 48°F (7 to 9°C). At a temperature of
90°F (32 deg. C) the contents of the cooler can be maintained at approximately 48°F (9°C).
Can a Koolatron cooler freeze and make ice cubes?
Koolatron coolers don't have ice cube facilities. Operating in an air temperature below 65°F, the
contents could become frozen slowly or frozen foods could be kept solid for some time. Most
Koolatrons are not thermostatically controlled and run at maximum cold. Specialty coolers with
thermostatic controls are available for Medical, Scientific and other Premium applications.
What temperatures can be expected from the Koolatron cooler in Heater mode?
Temperatures in the range of 130 to 140°F (54.4 to 60°C). This is hot enough to bring hot food
to a pot luck dinner or a picnic. Practice safe food handling wisdom and do not keep food in the
cooler for longer than about 45 minutes. The temperatures are in the prime bacterial growth
range so it's very dangerous to store foods at these temperatures for long periods of time. If
you have a long way to go, bring the food refrigerated and cook it at the destination.
If you need dedicated Heater boxes, Koolatron can provide these (with no cooling capability)
ranging in temperatures up to 160°F (71°C). At the upper temperatures these are used for
Senior's meal delivery programs, or School meal programs. Mid range Heater boxes are used as
portable incubators for rare animals or for incubating medical swab cultures on the way to the
lab. Lower heat settings are used to keep utility workers mitts warm or for storing construction
adhesives in winter so they can be dispensed in cold weather.