DOWN UNDER SERIES II Instruction Manual for models • • DU280 DU250 • • DU295 DU265 What’s in the Box: 1 x Down Under Fridge/ Freezer 1 x 1.8m Anderson to Anderson style 12V plug 1 x 12/240V Power Adaptor 1 x Anderson Style to Cig 12V Adaptor 3 x Wire Baskets...
Please follow these safety guidelines to ensure the safe and proper use of your Evakool appliance. • WARNING: Do not use the appliance if it shows any signs of damage. • WARNING: When positioning the unit, ensure that the power cord is not pinched or damaged.
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DOWN UNDER SERIES II 2. Evakool Product Usage Instructions 1. Your refrigerator requires good ventilation, especially around the vents of the refrigerator; allow a gap of at least 200mm around the vents. 2. Avoid humidity: humidity inside the appliance can form frost and impair cooling.
DOWN UNDER SERIES II 3. Operation • Power: The refrigerator can be powered by a multi-voltage system utilising either 12/24 Volts or with the included 240V adaptor. The electronic module controls the compressor and has the added function of a three stage battery protection.
DOWN UNDER SERIES II 4. Unit Operation On/Off Increase LED Control Panel Cooling Light Button Button Settings LED Decrease Full Bin Step Bin Display Button Button Display Battery Protection Max & Eco Temperature Mode Bluetooth Celsius Mode Battery Charge Voltage Indicator Ambient Step Bin...
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Voltage Indicator/ Battery Level: This feature serves as an approximate indication of both your voltage status and battery charge level. The displayed charge level on the EvaKool Down Under display board may vary depending on the type of battery used.
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DOWN UNDER SERIES II NOTE: Similar to your home refrigerator, all EvaKool fridge freezers will cycle on and off. This means you will hear the fridge turn on (cycle on) and begin cooling. Once it reaches the set temperature, it will cycle off.
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DOWN UNDER SERIES II 5. Refrigerator Setting Recommendations This Evakool unit can be run as a fridge/ freezer, all fridge or all freezer. See recommendations below: 5.1 Temperature Settings This fridge can be run as a fridge/fridge, fridge/freezer or freezer/freezer, meaning either compartment can be run as a fridge or freezer.
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When the power to the refrigerator is supplied by the starter battery of a car, select battery mode “H”. In every other instance, EvaKool recommends using the “L” / low setting. This is safe for your auxiliary battery and will maximise how long your fridge can run off your battery on a single charge.
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DOWN UNDER SERIES II 6. Lid Configuration The EvaKool Down Under II series offers a Bi-directional lid and a fully removable lid. Follow these steps to adjust the lid configuration to your preference: • To open left or right, press the latch inward and lift the lid in an upwards motion.
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DC 12v system in your vehicle FAN ISSUE FAN IS DRAWING TOO Fan is drawing too many Amps (Over 1 Amp). MUCH CURRENT. Contact EvaKool FAN ISSUE OR COMPRESSOR LOCK OUT COMPRESSO COMPRESSOR HAS Fridge has tried to start 10 times in a row and...
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.Maintain 100mm of clearance around the compressor FAN FAULT vent for optimal ventilation. Fan fault. THERMISTOR MAY THERMISTOR IS UNPLUGGED BE UNPLUGGED OR THERMISTOR Contact EvaKool DAMAGED. ISSUE THERMISTOR SHORT CIRCUITED (APP ONLY) Contact EvaKool THERMISTOR HAS SHORT CIRCUITED.
DOWN UNDER SERIES II 8. Troubleshooting 8.1 The EvaKool Down Under unit is not powering on 1.Ensure the unit is powered on at the control panel. 2.Verify that the power supply cable is securely plugged in. 3.Confirm that the power source is switched on.
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• Replace the defective fuse with a new one that has the same rating (10A, 250V). • Re-assemble the plug in the reverse order. If the above does not resolve your issue please contact Evakool on 1300 385 665 or email us at warranty@evakool.com for details of your closest Evakool service centre.
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Please note that all plastic components in EvaKool fridge/freezers are UV stabilized. 9.2 Defrosting Regularly defrost unit after use: Each time you open the lid of your EvaKool • Down Under unit, air enters the refrigeration compartment. As this air comes...
EvaKool technician or approved service agent. 9.5 Marine Use: We do not recommend the use of the EvaKool Down Under fridges in a marine environment, as salt can cause corrosion in electronics and metal components. If unit failure is found to be caused by corrosion, warranty will be void.
The following instructions will assist you with downloading and using the EvaKool Down Under Series II App. This app is suitable for Down Under Series II 95L, 80L & 65L only. Please note that the app is a bonus feature and is not needed for the fridge to function.
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DOWN UNDER SERIES II Step 3: Once the app has found the fridge, click ‘Connect’ to connect to the fridge. Once you have successfully connected, you will hear an audible beep from the fridge, the bluetooth light on the fridge will turn on, and the app will say ‘Pairing Successful’.
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DOWN UNDER SERIES II Step 5: To edit the fridge settings press ‘Edit Settings’. There are three fridge settings that you can changed; On/Off, Temperature & Battery Protection Mode. Once you have chosen the desired settings press ‘Save Settings’. Step 6: If you experience a fault code, simply press the red button next to ‘Fault Codes’.
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DOWN UNDER SERIES II Step 7: If you are using more than one Down Under Series II fridge and you are currently in the settings for Fridge 1 but want to change the settings of Fridge 2, simply exit and restart the app. This will take you back to the home screen, where you can select which fridge you want to connect to.
DOWN UNDER SERIES II 11. Product Data Note: The cooling compartment has varying temperature zones across compartment depth due to the energy absorbed by the refrigerant as it passes through the evaporator plates. This is unavoidable and a common phenomenon in portable chest fridge freezers. A temperature differential of 3-5°C may be assumed due to this phenomenon.
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• Service agents may charge a fee for viewing or testing the unit. This is not covered by EvaKool or this warranty and is payable at the service point unless authorised by EvaKool. •...
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For your nearest stockist contact Evakool T: 1300 385 665 (1300 EVKOOL) E: sales@evakool.com evakool.com.au For Service and Warranty support contact Evakool T: 1300 385 665 (EVKOOL) E: warranty@evakool.com...
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