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 temperature de produits alimentaires froids ou chauds. Il offre un acces pratique aux aliments et boissons. (Signer's identity unknown) Signed by EAD Time: 2003.03.28 13:57:15 -05'00' Reason: I am approving this document Location: 4.25 X 5.5". 20 pages, English/French, black Ink, No bleeds. Map 840112800 840112800ENv03.qxd 3/27/03 2:46 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 2 CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION AC/DC Converter: The AC/DC converter provided with this appliance is equipped with 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 the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose grounding pin by modifying the plug in any way. wFOOD 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. 3 840112800ENv03.qxd 3/27/03 2:46 PM Page 4 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 WARM OFF COOL ONLY Use only provided adaptors. Utiliser uniquement les adaptateurs fournis. Control/Jack Panel Back View 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 4 How Your Thermoelectric Cooler/Works The unit is designed to help foods stay 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. 5 840112800ENv03.qxd 3/27/03 2:46 PM Page 6 Placement of the Cooler/ • 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. 4. 4. AC (Indoor) Operation 1. Make sure the switch is set to OFF. 2. ...