EN
PORTABLE CAR REFRIGERATOR
Translation of the original manual
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EN Portable Car Refrigerator
Important Safety Instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND STORE FOR FUTURE USE.
• This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age
and older and by persons with physical, sensory or mental
impairments or by inexperienced persons, if they are
properly supervised or have been informed about how to
use of the product in asafe manner and understand the
potential dangers.
• Children between the ages of 3 and 8 can load andunload
food fromrefrigeration appliances.
• Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
maintenance must not be performed by children without
supervision.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced in
aprofessional service centre in order to prevent
adangerous situation. It is forbidden to use the appliance
with the power cord damaged.
• WARNING: The ventilation openings inthe cover of the
appliance or inits construction must be kept clear.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or means
other than those recommended by the manufacturer to
accelerate the defrosting process.
• WARNING: Do not damage the cooling circuit.
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• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances in the space
for storing food unless they are the types recommended
by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: When placing the appliance, make sure that
the power supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• WARNING: Do not place multiple portable sockets or
portable extension cords on the rear of the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances, such as sprays with
flammable propellant, in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended for household use. The
appliance is also designed for personal non-commercial
use in spaces such as:
– kitchenettes in shops, offices and other workplaces;
– hotels, motels, andother residential environments where
guests may use it;
– bed and breakfast establishments;
– catering and similar non-retail environments.
• This appliance is intended to be free standing. It is not
intended to be built into acabinet or inserted into one.
• To prevent food contamination, please follow these
recommendations:
– Keeping the lid open for along time may cause
asignificant increase in the temperature inside the
appliance.
– Regularly clean surfaces that may come into contact
withfood andaccessible drainage systems, if the
appliance is equipped with them.
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– Store raw meat andfish in the appliance in suitable
packaging in the appliance to prevent contact with other
foods or dripping onto them.
• This appliance is not suitable forfreezing food in general.
It is intended only for short-term storage of refrigerated or
already frozen food.
• If the appliance is left empty for along time, turn it off,
defrost, clean, dry andleave the lid open to prevent mould
forming inside the appliance.
Warning:
Fire Hazard / Flammable Materials
• The appliance is designed for use in households, cars, caravans, boats or when camping. However, it must not be exposed to rain.
• The appliance may only be powered using asafe low voltage corresponding to the designation on the rating label of the appliance.
• The appliance can be connected tomore than one power source. The power cord of this appliance can only be connected to a12 Vsocket of
the corresponding shape (e.g. car cigarette lighter), to a220–240 Vmains socket only through the supplied cable. However, never connect the
appliance tomultiple power sources. This may lead to irreversible damage.
• Keep all cables andtheir connectors clean. Do not use metal or otherwise conductive tools for cleaning.
• In vehicles that allow devices to be powered from a12 Vpower socket without the engine running, it is important to check the battery status to
prevent full discharging.
Warning:
Before you connect the appliance to a220–240 Vpower socket on aboat, make sure that the socket is equipped with aresidual
current device. Otherwise there is arisk of injury.
• Do not use the appliance in rooms with high dust or humidity, e.g., laundry rooms, bathrooms, spaces storing chemicals, or industrial environments.
• Keep the appliance away from open flames or heat sources.
• Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
• Place the appliance on astable and flat surface.
• Make sure that the appliance does not tip over. Ensure the appliance is not tilted. Do not tilt it beyond 30°.
• If the appliance is overturned, return it to the operating position, turn it off anddisconnect it from the power supply. Allow the refrigerant circuit to
stabilise for about 2 hours before turning the appliance back on.
• Do not fill the device with ice or pour liquids into it.
• Do not place cans (e.g. canned beverages) or carbonated beverages in the appliance when using the heating or freezing function, as it poses an
explosion risk.
• Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or its connectors in water or any other liquid.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power source.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power source when not in use, before moving or cleaning.
• Do not handle the plug / power cord connector withwet hands.
• Do not disconnect the appliance from the power source by pulling the cable. This could damagethe cable or the socket/connector. Disconnect the
cable by gently pulling the plug / power cord connector.
• Ensure the power cord does not touch hot surfaces, is not tangled, bent, or otherwise damaged.
• Do not turn on the appliance in short intervals. Wait approximately 5 minutes before turning it on again. Otherwise there is arisk of damage to the
compressor.
• Do not insert any objects into the appliance ventilation openings to avoid short circuits and irreversible damage.
• Warning: Danger of suffocation. Store in awell-ventilated place out of reach of children and pets. Ensure that the lid cannot be closed or have the lid
removed before handing over the appliance forecological disposal.
• Do not use the appliance if it is not working correctly, if it has been damaged or has been submerged in water. Have all repairs or adjustments of the
appliance performed at an authorised service centre. Tampering with the appliance during the warranty period may void the warranty.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages or injuries caused by improper use or handling of this appliance.
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Refrigerant Safety Instructions
• The refrigerant (R1234yf) contained in the refrigeration system of the appliance is anatural gas withalow environmental impact. Follow the basic
safety measures even though it is aslightly flammable refrigerant.
• Never damage the cooling circuit.
• Ensure that the appliance does not fall, objects do not fall on it, do not expose it to shocks, etc.
• Avoid using or storing the appliance in environments with flammable, volatile, or explosive substances.
• Do not use or manipulate open flames or other ignition sources near the appliance.
• If the cooling circuit is damaged, open awindow or door and ventilate properly. Contact an authorised service centre. Never attempt to close or repair
the cooling circuit. Thecooling circuit andrefrigerant may only be handled by aperson withrelevant expertise. Never smoke or use an open flame or
other ignition source when the cooling circuit is damaged.
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• Thank you for purchasing our SENCOR product; we hope you will be
satisfied with it.
• Prior to using this appliance, please read the user'smanual
thoroughly, even in cases, when one has already familiarised
themselves with previous use of similar types of appliances. Use the
appliance only as described in this user'smanual. Keep the manual
for future reference. In the event that you hand this appliance over to
somebody else, make sure to also include this user'smanual.
• Carefully unpack the appliance and take care not to throw away any
part of the packaging before you find all its parts. It is recommended
to keep the original shipping carton, packing material, receipt and
confirmation of the extent of the seller'sliability or warranty certificate
at least for the duration of the legal right of defective performance or
quality guarantee.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CAR FRIDGE
A1 Lid
A2 Short handle
A3 Fridge body
A4 Casters
A5 Long handle
A6 Air outflow
A7 Control panel with display
A8 Jack for power cord connector
Not shown: power adapter (100–240 V~), car socket adapter (12/24 V
),
inside cooling andfreezing compartment (divided into two sections:
14 l and 41 l)
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL
B1 Button
to turn on/off the
fridge
B2 Cooling icon
B3 Numeric display
B4 Temperature unit icons
B5 + button to increase
temperature
B6 Cooling/Heating mode
selection button
B7 Heating icon
B8 - button to decrease
temperature
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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Before first use, remove the fridge and its components form the
packaging and remove all promotional labels and tags. Check that
neither the appliance nor any of its components is damaged.
• Open the lid and clean the inner space with asoft sponge dampened
with warm water. Wipe with adry cloth. Clean the external surface
with asoft sponge slightly dampened in warm water with abit of
dishwashing liquid. Wipe with adry cloth.
• Clean the control panel with adry cloth.
WARNING:
If the refrigerator tips over, turn it off anddisconnect
it from the power source. Place it in the operating
position and allow it to stand idle for at least 2 hours.
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POWER SUPPLY
• Before connecting the fridge to the power source, ensure the voltage
on the fridge'slabel matches the power source.
The fridge is supplied with two adapters:
1. power adapter (100–240 V~) forconnection to aproperly grounded
power socket;
2. car socket adapter (12/24 V
).
• Depending on the intended use, insert the power cord connector into
the socket on the side of the fridge and insert the adapter either into
the mains socket (using the mains adapter) or into the socket of your
car (using the car socket adapter).
Warning:
Never plug the power adapter into acar socket or
the car socket adapter into apower socket. There is
arisk of electric shock and irreversible damage to the
product.
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USING THE CAR FRIDGE
1. Press the button
to turn the fridge on.
2. Press the button repeatedly andselect the cooling mode (the
icon will light up) or heating mode (the icon will light up).
3. Use the +/- buttons to set the desired temperature. In the cooling
mode, you can set the temperature between -18 to 20 °C; in the
heating mode, you can set the temperature between 30 to 50 °C.
The set temperature will be displayed on the screen.
4. The fridge will start cooling/heating the internal space to the set
temperature. The current temperature inside will be displayed on the
screen.
5. Once the internal temperature reaches the set temperature, the
fridge will stop cooling/heating.
6. If the temperature increases (in cooling mode) or decreases (in
heating mode) by approximately 2 °C, the fridge will restart.
7. If not using the fridge, press the button
to turn it off.
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FOOD INSERTION
• Place food inside the internal space in its original packaging or in
suitable plastic or glass containers. Ensure that the lids are properly
closed.
• The lid is equipped with alatch. When opening the lid, the latch
ensures that it remains open. When the lid is opened, the display
lights up if the car fridge is connected to apower source.
• When you need to close the lid, release the latch by gently pulling it
upwards. The latch will release, and you can close the lid.
• Always ensure that the lid of the fridge is properly closed. If the lid
cannot be closed properly, rearrange the food inside. Ifnecessary,
wipe the edge of the internal space with aclean cloth to remove any
impurities that could hinder the lid'stightness.
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MEMORY FUNCTION
• The fridge is equipped with an internal memory andthe last settings
will remain stored inmemory if turned off only by the button
. Upon
restarting, it will operate in the last mode and temperature.
• If you disconnect the car fridge from the power source, the saved
settings will be deleted from thememory.
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PROTECTIVE FEATURES
• The fridge is equipped with several features to protect it from damage.
1. Overcurrent protection: When the output current is too high,
overvoltage protection is activated, and the power is cut off.
2. Vehicle input protection: When the vehicle'sinput voltage is lower
than 11 V, protection is activated, and error message E3 is displayed
on the screen. The message will be displayed for 12 seconds, after
which the power will be cut off.
3. Overvoltage protection: When the input voltage is higher than
17 V, overvoltage protection is activated, and error message E4
is displayed on the screen. The message will be displayed for 12
seconds, after which the power will be cut off.
4. Short circuit protection: Inthe event of ashort circuit, the short
circuit protection is activated and the power is cut off.
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5. Temperature sensor short circuit: In case of an abnormal
temperature sensor short circuit, error message E1 is displayed on
the screen, and the power is cut off.
6. Temperature sensor disconnection: Incase of abnormal temperature
sensor disconnection, error message E2 is displayed on the screen,
and the power is cut off.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Before cleaning, disconnect the car fridge from the power source.
Open the lid toallow the internal space to equalise to room
temperature.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, solvents, or any substances to
clean any parts of the appliance that could damage the surface of the
appliance. None of the components of this appliance are dishwasher
safe.
Warning:
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not submerge
the appliance, cable, or adapters in water or any other
liquid.
Internal Space
• Clean the internal space of the fridge after each use.
• Wipe the internal space with asoft sponge slightly dampened in warm
water. Wipe with adry cloth.
• To eliminate any unpleasant odour inside, you can add abit of apple
cider vinegar to the warm water.
External Surface
• Clean the external surface with asoft sponge slightly dampened in
warm water with abit of dishwashing liquid. Wipe with adry cloth.
• Clean the lid seal with asoft sponge slightly dampened in warm water.
Keep the lid seal clean.
• Clean the control panel with adry cloth.
• Regularly remove dust and dirt from the air outlet grill. Ifnecessary,
use avacuum cleaner to remove the dirt.
Storage
• If you will not be using the appliance for an extended period,
disconnect the car fridge from the power source and clean it according
to the instructions in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” chapter.
• Before storing, ensure that the appliance and all accessories are
thoroughly clean and dry.
• Store the appliance in adry, clean, and well-ventilated place away
from extreme temperatures and out of the reach of children or pets.
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ERROR MESSAGES
Error
message
Description Meaning Solution
E1
Temperature sen-
sor short circuit
Abnormal short
circuit of the tem-
perature sensor.
Contact an
authorised service
centre for replace-
ment.
E2
Temperature
sensor discon-
nection
Abnormal
disconnection of
the temperature
sensor.
Contact an
authorised service
centre for replace-
ment.
E3
Vehicle input
protection
Vehicle input
voltage is lower
than 11 V.
Check the
vehicle input
voltage andthen
reconnect the car
fridge.
E4
Overvoltage
protection
Vehicle input
voltage is higher
than 17 V.
Check the
vehicle input
voltage andthen
reconnect the car
fridge.
E5
Compressor
overvoltage
protection
Voltage exceeded
the set range of
the compressor
overvoltage
protection.
Disconnect the
fridge from the
power source.
Reconnect after
awhile.
E6
Fan overcurrent
protection
External fan peak
current is greater
than 1 A.
Contact an
authorised service
centre.
E7
Compressor
startup error
Compressor
motor stopped or
the pressure in
therefrigeration
system is too
high.
Turn off the fridge
and disconnect
from the power
source. Let it
stand freely for
approximately
30 minutes. Then
reconnect.
E8
Minimum speed
error
The cooling sys-
tem is overloaded
andthe motor
cannot maintain
the minimum
speed 1850 rpm.
Turn off the fridge
and disconnect
from the power
source. Let it
stand freely for
approximately
30 minutes. Then
reconnect.
E9
Thermal pro-
tection
Refrigeration sys-
tem is overloaded,
or ambient
temperature is
too high.
Turn off the fridge
and disconnect
from the power
source. Let it
stand freely for
approximately
30 minutes. Then
reconnect.
If an error message persists, stop using the car fridge andcontact an
authorised service centre.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply ............................................................ Power adapter 100–240 V~
Car socket adapter 12/24 V
Cooling power .......................................................................................................70 W
Heating power .......................................................................................................60 W
Internal volume .........................................................................................................55 l
Cooling andfreezing space....................................................................14 l and41 l
Adjustable cooling range .................................................................-18 °C to 20 °C
Adjustable heating range .......................................................................30 to 50 °C
Insulation ................................................................................................Cyclopentane
Cooling medium ................................................ Cyclo laminate: R1234yf / 28 g
Noise ...................................................≤50 dB(A) (background noise ≤25 dB(A))
Dimensions ...........................35.6 × 56.8 × 65.5 cm (width × height × depth)
Weight ...................................................................................................................17.2 kg
The declared noise emission level of the appliance is 50 dB(A),
representing the A-weighted sound power level relative to the reference
sound power level of 1 pW.
Safety Class for Electric Shock Protection:
Class II – Electric shock protection is provided by double or heavy-duty
insulation.
We reserve the right to change the text and technical specifications.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL OF USED
PACKAGING MATERIAL
Dispose of used packaging material in the designated waste disposal area
determined by the municipality.
DISPOSING OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on the products or accompanying documents
indicates that used electrical and electronic products
should not be disposed of with regular municipal waste.
For proper disposal and recycling of these products, deliver
them to designated collection points. Alternatively, in some
European Union states or other European countries the
products can be returned to the local retailer when buying
an equivalent new product. By properly disposing of this
product, you help preserve valuable natural resources and contribute to
preventing potential negative impacts on the environment and human
health resulting from improper waste disposal. For further details, contact
your local authorities or the nearest collection point. Fines may be
imposed for improper disposal of this type of waste in accordance with
national regulations.
For Business Entities in European Union States
To dispose of electrical and electronic equipment, request necessary
information from your retailer or supplier.
Disposal in Countries Outside the European Union
This symbol is valid in the European Union. To dispose of this product
elsewhere, request necessary information on the correct disposal method
from local authorities or your retailer.
This product complies with all the essential requirements of
the applicable EU directives.
