Hamilton Beach 840112800 User Manual

Appareil à refroidir/réchauffer thermoelectrique

840112800

Thermoelectric Cooler/Warmer

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USA: 1-800-851-8900

Français .......................... 11

Canada : 1-800-267-2826

This appliance is designed to help maintain the temperature of food. It provides convenient access to foods and beverages.

La fonction de ce produit est de maintenir la température de produits alimentaires froids ou chauds. Il offre un accès pratique aux aliments et boissons.

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When using your cooler/warmer, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not use AC power converter outdoors.

3. Always store appliance indoors.

4. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not allow the unit to

get wet. Protect from rain.

5. The unit should always be turned to OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.

7. Do not heat sealed containers.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or

after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

9. This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children.

10. Do not insert any object into vent openings.

11. Do not block vent openings.

12. Do not operate unattended for extended periods of time.

13. Do not place ice or liquids in this appliance unless they are

enclosed in a container.

14. Never operate in an enclosed space. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation and free flow of air around the unit, AC/DC converter, and DC power cord.

15. Use only the power cords supplied with the unit. If cord becomes worn or damaged, discontinue use immediately.

16. Never immerse unit in water or other liquids.

17. Do not defrost food in thermoelectric cooler/warmer.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

AC/DC Converter:

The AC/DC converter provided with this appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This type of plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If the plug should fail to fit contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin by modifying the plug in any way.

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

FOOD SAFETY WARNING

• Do not warm or cool baby foods or baby bottles in this unit.

• Consume or discard food within 1 hour after removing from the unit.

• Do not store foods on warm setting for periods longer than 1 hour.

• Read instructions before using. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or serious illness.

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Parts and Features

1. Fold-down Handle

2. Interior Vents

3. Removable Shelf

4. Removable Tray

5. Exterior Vents

6. Door

7. Door Latch

8. DC Jack

9. Power/Mode Switch

10. Red Warm Light

11. Green Cool Light

How Your Thermoelectric Cooler/Warmer Works

The unit is designed to help foods stay warm or cold. It is not designed to heat or chill foods quickly. Placing room temperature foods in a unit that has not been preheated or prechilled will result in long warming or chilling times.

On average, the unit will:

• Cool approximately 30-40°F below room or ambient temperature.

• Heat approximately 70°F above room or ambient temperature. It takes approximately 10 hours on COOL for a room temperature

soft drink to reach a cool, drinkable temperature when placed in a room temperature unit.

Important Operation Tips

• Always make sure the unit is set to OFF before disconnecting the cord.

• Leave the unit OFF for 5 minutes when switching between WARM and COOL modes.

• Always preheat or prechill the unit for two hours before placing hot food into the preheated unit or cold food into the prechilled unit.

• Perishable food should be kept warm or cool in the unit for no more than one hour.

• Keep door openings to a minimum to help maintain temperature.

• Clean and dry the unit after each use. See Cleaning Instructions.

WARM

OFF

COOL

ONLY

Use only provided

adaptors.

Utiliser uniquement

les adaptateurs

fournis.

AC/DC converter for home use

DC power cord for car use

WARM

OFF

COOL

ONLY

Use only provided

adaptors.

Utiliser uniquement

les adaptateurs

fournis.

Back View

Control/Jack Panel

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Placement of the Cooler/Warmer

• To ensure proper performance, maintain at least 4 inches of air space around the cooler/warmer. Do NOT block or cover the exterior vents.

• Do not place objects on top of unit.

• Do not place unit where it will be subjected to high temperatures, moisture, or direct sunlight.

• Do not place unit on wood or other surfaces that could be damaged by moisture or condensation.

AC (Indoor) Operation

1. Make sure the switch is set to OFF.

2. Plug the AC/DC converter (home) into

the DC jack on the back of the unit.

3. Plug the other end of the cord into a

standard 120V wall outlet.

4. Select the desired mode by sliding the

switch to WARM or COOL.

5. Turn the unit OFF before unplugging

the cord.

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4. Select the desired mode by sliding the switch to WARM or COOL.

5. Turn the unit OFF before unplugging the cord or when the vehicle is turned off. Leaving the unit running in a car that is turned off for an extended period of time will drain the car’s battery.

6. Secure unit to ensure that it does not become a hazard in the event of a sudden stop or while turning.

Important: Do not leave unit unattended. On a typical 95°F day, the interior temperature of a car can reach 140°F within 45 minutes. Extreme temperatures can damage your unit and affect the performance.

Replacing the Fuse in the DC Power Cable

Replace the fuse with an AGC 6 Amp automotive fuse only. Use only the 12V DC power cord supplied with the appliance.

1. Unplug cord from the unit.

2. Unplug 12V DC power cord from 12V DC

cigarette lighter or accessory jack.

3. To replace the glass fuse in the DC

cigarette lighter plug, unscrew the plug tip and set it aside.

4. Remove the old glass fuse and insert a

new AGC 6A automotive fuse.

5. Screw the plug tip onto plug.

6. Insert the plug into the unit.

7. Insert the plug into the 12V DC cigarette lighter or accessory jack.

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COLD

6A fuse

Plug tip

DC (Car) Operation

1. Make sure the switch is set to OFF.

2. Plug the DC power cord (car) into the DC jack on the back of

the unit.

3. Plug the other end of the cord into a 12V DC cigarette lighter or accessory jack.

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