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Hot+Cold
Car Snack Box
SI551 Instructions
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Dear Sharper Image Customer,
Thank you for your purchase of a Sharper Image product. We appreciate
your business very much.
This item was created by Sharper Image Design, our company’s own
product development group. Please accept my personal assurance of your
complete satisfaction with this product’s quality and performance. We offer
generous return privileges and excellent warranties on all our products.
For more than 25 years, The Sharper Image has shared the fun of
discovering innovative products that make life better and more enjoyable. We’ve been in business a long time because we are an exciting
place to shop and — just as importantly — we strive to deliver great
customer service that exceeds your expectations.
Enjoy your purchase!
Respectfully,
Richard Thalheimer
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Call 1-800-344-4444 for 24-7 ordering and customer service,
or go to , our complete online store.
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Power Requirements ..................................................................4
Controls .....................................................................................5
Operation ..................................................................................7
Additional Information ...............................................................9
Condensation Warning.............................................................10
Defrosting ................................................................................10
One-Year Warranty .....................................................Back Cover
Table of Contents
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Use the included 12V DC power plug to provide power directly
from a vehicle’s dashboard socket.
(Do not overload car battery with multiple appliances, including
items such as a cell phone or other battery chargers.)
Note: Do not leave the power plugged into a vehicle’s dashboard socket when the engine is not running. This may deplete
the battery in some vehicles.
Power Requirements
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Power Control
12V DC Plug
12V DC Power Jack
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Switch POWER CONTROL to desired setting. A red LED indi-
cates the HOT setting and a blue LED indicates the COLD setting. The center position turns the unit OFF.
Note: This product might release an odor when new and when
the HOT setting is used for the first time. This odor will disappear
after the first few uses.
Controls
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Note: A substantial amount of heating or cooling is lost each
time the door is opened. Avoid unnecessary or frequent opening
of the door.
Controls
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Power Control
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When the unit is plugged in and the POWER CONTROL is in
either of the ON positions, the temperature selection is indicated
by the corresponding LED:
Operation
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RED - HOT is selected
BLUE - COLD is selected
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The 12V DC plug is protected by a fuse. If the unit fails to operate when using the DC adapter, unscrew the end cap of the
adapter plug and check to see if the fuse needs to be replaced.
If the fuse has blown, exchange it with a new 5 amp fuse and
replace the cap.
Operation
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End Cap
Unscrew to access
and replace fuse.
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The COLD setting can be used to keep cold items cold and to
make room-temperature items cold within a few hours.
The HOT setting can be used to store food items that are already
cooked. The heat produced is not sufficient enough to cook food.
The interior and exterior of this unit can be wiped clean using a
mild solution of dishwashing detergent.
Additional Information
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Latch
The Snack Box is
opened by lifting
this latch.
Air Vents
Do not block the air
vents. Airflow will be
obstructed.
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It is normal for this unit to produce some condensation in either
the HOT or COLD setting.
•When open containers are stored for several hours in HOT
mode, condensation may build up.
•When the unit is switched from COLD to HOT, or just turned
off after several days of COLD operation, ice that has built up
around the heating/cooling element will melt and puddle at the
bottom of the unit.
•Some of this water may leak from the edges of the door if the
unit is tilted. Do not place this product on any surface that
could be damaged by water.
Defrosting
Periodic defrosting of this product is required to eliminate buildup
of ice:
Place the upright unit on a folded towel and operate on HOT for
15-30 minutes or unplug and allow to defrost overnight. Empty
the water and dry the interior with a towel. Do not place on a
surface that may be damaged by the water that leaks from the
unit as it defrosts.
Condensation Warning
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What Is Covered
This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below.
How Long Coverage Lasts
This warranty runs for one year from the date of original purchase.
What Is Not Covered
This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or use other than as intended and described in the
product instruction manual, or loss or damage to batteries or removable parts.
What The Sharper Image Will Do
The Sharper Image will repair any defects in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not possible,
The Sharper Image will either replace this product with one of similar features and price, or refund the full
purchase price of the product, whichever you prefer.
How to Obtain Service
Return the product and receipt, along with a brief explanation of the problem, to:
T.S.I. - Returns Department
2901-A West 60th Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
If you have questions please feel free to contact our customer service representatives at 1-800-344-5555 or
by email at care@sharperimage.com.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights that vary from state to state.
Copyright 2003
Sharper Image Corporation
650 Davis St., San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 445-6000
Shop online:
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
V2 11/03
One-Year Warranty
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