Using The Appliance - Clatronic KB 3538 Bedienungsanleitung

• To open the cooler box, pull the handle forward.
• Do not open the lid more often than required. Do not leave
the lid open more often than is necessary. This will influ-
ence the duration of the cooling or keeping warm.
• The duration of the cooling or keeping warm is also depen-
dent on the ambient temperature.
• The appliance is not suitable for permanent operation.
• The appliance can be connected to two different energy
sources.
- Alternating current 220 – 240 V~ or
- Direct current 12 V
You can switch the appliance on and off using the ECO
•
– OFF – MAX and COLD – OFF – HOT switches. Both
switches must be switched on at the required setting to
ensure that the appliance functions properly.
• The respective indicator lamp will indicate the mode:
- Green for cooling
- Red for keeping warm
• Do not switch directly from one operating mode into the
other. If you would like to change the operating mode, turn
the appliance off. Wait about 30 minutes before you switch
it to the other operating mode.
Cooling
• You may keep cold foods cold for several hours.
• Turn the switch to the "COLD" position.
• For best results, only store already cooled food / bever-
ages in the cooler. Select a place of use that is protected
from direct sunlight.
Keeping warm
• You may keep hot food / beverages warm for several
hours, maximum 50 to 60 °C.
• Set the switch to the "HOT" position.
• The Peltier element will switch off and on at intervals to
maintain the temperature. The red control light will be lit up
when the Peltier element is in operation and when the fan
is running.
• The appliance is not designed for reheating. Cold food will
only warm up slightly after about 2 hours.
ECO or MAX?
In order to operate the device in energy-efficient mode, use the
setting ECO.
NOTE:
• You may only use the device with the function ECO when
connecting it to alternating current 220 - 240 V.
• The output is reduced in the operating mode ECO. Use
this operating mode when there are smaller loads in the
cooler box, for example.
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Using the Appliance

1. There are two covers on the lid. Slide the cover with the
arrow symbol to the side.
2. Make sure that both switches are in the "OFF" position.
3. Place the connection cable that you want to use into the
cable guide. By doing so, you may close the cover again
after switching the appliance on.
Connection to the alternating current
1. Remove the power cord for the direct current, if necessary.
2. Check to make sure that the mains voltage that you want
to use is 220 – 240 V~.
3. Connect the device to a properly installed earthed socket.
4. Set the switch to ECO or MAX.
5. Set the switch to COLD for cooling and to HOT for keeping
warm.
Connection to the direct current
1. Remove the power cord for the alternating current, if neces-
sary.
2. Turn on the engine of the motor vehicle.
3. Connect the appliance to the cigarette lighter in the motor
vehicle.
4. Set the switch to MAX.
5. Set the switch to COLD for cooling or to HOT for keeping
warm.
NOTE:
Save the battery of your motor vehicle. Only run the appli-
ance in the motor vehicle while the engine is running.
Terminating operation
There is no automatic shut-off. The appliance runs permanently
while it is connected to a power supply and switched on.
1. Set both switches to the "OFF" position.
2. Unplug the power cord from the socket or the cigarette
lighter.