Operating Guide

The best way to measure the effectiveness of an ICEBOX is how long it keeps

ice. Most Engel Hard ICEBOXES retain ice for up to 10 days. This is due not

only to the rotomolded construction, but to the fact that there is a full 50mm

of insulation in the lid, the sides and the bottom, as well as the all silicone

gaskets that create a nearly airtight seal. Whereas other companies use low-

cost, therefore more brittle, rubber for their gaskets, Engel uses the best quality

silicone available. Additionally, Engel’s latch system is like no other, using

easy open and close compression latches in rubber or stainless steel, creating

an air tight seal – with less loss of cold – than other latches.

Use the following information to get the most out of your Engel hard ICEBOX.

FIRST, COOL YOUR ICEBOX

If you start with a warm icebox, you are going to waste a bunch of ice

cooling the icebox itself. Buy an extra bag of ice that you can use to just

prepare your icebox for use.

MIND YOUR ICE TO CONTENTS RATIO

We recommend using twice as much ice as you have contents in your

icebox . That means that two-thirds of your icebox should be ice while

one-third of your icebox should be your drinks and food. And remember

to ﬁll your icebox up with ice for maximum retention.

ICE TEMPERATURES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Warmer ice (i.e. ice that is at ‘0’ degrees Celsius or above) is usually wet

or dripping so you are already starting with a deﬁcit. Ice that is colder than freezing is ideal because it

is dry and will last longer.

SHOULD I USE BLOCK ICE OR CUBED ICE?

Both cubes and blocks have their merits. Cubed ice chills an icebox and its contents more quickly than

block ice, but block ice melts more slowly. The real pros use a combination of both: cubes to cool

things quickly and block to keep everything cool.

AIR IS GREAT FOR BREATHING BUT NOT FOR

INSIDE YOUR COOLER

Always pack your icebox as full as possible without over-

ﬁlling it. This makes it more efﬁcient and makes your ice

last longer. A good trick to use is to ﬁll the empty spaces

with crumpled newspaper. This will eliminate the air pockets

without adding additional weight to your icebox.

Note: Over-ﬁlling your icebox and forcing down the lid

could compromise your seal, letting in air which will

adversely affect ice retention.

ENGEL’S TIPS FOR

MAXIMIZING ICE RETENTION

/EngelAustralia

www.engelaustralia.com.au

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ENGEL’S TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING ICE RETENTION The best way to measure the effectiveness of an ICEBOX is how long it keeps ice. Most Engel Hard ICEBOXES retain ice for up to 10 days. This is due not only to the rotomolded construction, but to the fact that there is a full 50mm of insulation in the lid, the sides and the bottom, as well as the all silicone gaskets that create a nearly airtight seal.
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ENGEL’S TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING ICE RETENTION REFRAIN FROM THE DRAIN Each time you use your icebox, resist the urge to drain the water from your melted ice until you are finished using your icebox. That ice cold water actually helps to insulate the remaining ice. Keep your exposed food and especially your meat out of that water. HAVE FUN IN THE SUN BUT KEEP YOUR COOLER OUT OF IT You can prolong the life of your ice by keeping your icebox in the shade; in some cases by twice as long.
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ENGEL’S TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING ICE RETENTION MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU To ensure that everything, including regular ice, is kept frozen for at least 24 to 48 hours, use one block of dry ice per each 35cm interior length of the icebox. Before packing your icebox, wrap each block of dry ice in several sheets of newspaper. You can pack your dry ice either on top or the bottom of your icebox. It is convenient to pack it on the bottom, but it will last longer packed on top.