Operating Guide

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. If you aren’t in a

position to keep your icebox in the shade, put a towel or a tarp over it to keep it out of direct sunlight.

KEEP A LID ON IT

The more you open your icebox, the faster the ice melts. It makes sense, right? An open icebox lets in

the warm air causing ice to melt faster.

IS DRY ICE MY BEST OPTION?

Engel Rotomolded Hard iceboxes are dry ice compatible. And dry ice can keep the contents of your

icebox cold, and even frozen, for a longer time than regular ice.

WHAT EXACTLY IS DRY ICE?

Dry ice is the frozen form of carbon dioxide. It is

perfect for quickly freezing and keeping items frozen.

In fact it’s -78 degrees Celsius and gives off more than

twice the cooling power per kilograms than regular

ice made from water. In addition it’s a fraction of the

weight of regular ice, so there’s more room for your

stuff when packing your icebox.

IS DRY ICE SAFE TO HANDLE?

It is completely safe, however there are some

precautions to keep in mind. Because it is so cold, we

recommend using leather or cloth gloves when handling it. Oven mitts or hand towels will also work

just do not use your bare hands. You will want to keep it out of reach of small children to prevent them

from getting freezer burn.

Another precaution to keep in mind is ventilation. Because dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, when

it melts, it gives off carbon dioxide gas. This process is called sublimation. Without the proper

ventilation, carbon dioxide will displace oxygen which, as you know, is what we breathe. Breathing

in carbon dioxide gas could cause shortness of breath and prolonged exposure could make you lose

consciousness. However, if you store your cooler in a well ventilated are and make sure there is proper

ventilation in your vehicle during transport, you will not have any issues.

ENGEL’S TIPS FOR

MAXIMIZING ICE RETENTION

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