VEC211 Deluxe Console Travel Cooler A N D ® W A R M E R OPERATES FROM ANY VEHICLE’S 12 VOLT ACCESSORY SOCKET OR 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY. OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 4140 S.W. 28th WAY, FT.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Vector® Deluxe Console Thermoelectric Travel Cooler & Warmer, one of the most advanced, state-of-the-art units on the market today. Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit itself or power sources from which it operates. The Vector® Deluxe Console Thermoelectric Travel Cooler & Warmer is compact, lightweight, and portable.
IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS: Vector’s Thermoelectric Cooler/Warmer cools like a refrigerator and warms like an oven. For best performance, plug in the unit approximately 30 minutes before loading to give it time to warm up or cool down. Always try to fill your unit with prechilled or pre-heated food or beverages, as the unit will always perform at its best when you do this. Generally, your unit will cool down to as much as 40°F below the ambient temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING: Problem/Possible Cause/Remedy • Travel Cooler/Warmer is not functioning as cooler or warmer (fan is not turning) • Accessory outlet of DC power supply is not functioning -check by plugging in a 12 volt DC appliance. If not, clean accessory outlet and re-connect the Travel Cooler/Warmer. • Fuse or circuit breaker in accessory outlet is open. Reset breaker or check fuse, and replace fuse if necessary. • Ignition is switched off - start engine or switch ignition to “accessory” position.
CONNECTING TO A PORTABLE 12 VOLT DC POWER SUPPLY, FOR USE AWAY FROM VEHICLE - Make sure that the unit’s COOL/WARM/OFF switch is in the OFF position. - Insert the 12 volt DC socket on the portable power supply. - Continue with steps 4-9, for cooler or warmer function. OBSERVE ALL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.
CAUTIONS: • This unit is intended for use with a 12 volt DC power source that can provide at least 4 amperes of current. DO NOT attempt to use with any other power source. • NEVER operate unit in an enclosed space. ALWAYS ensure that there is adequate ventilation and free flow of air around the unit, so that air expelled by the fan is effectively dissipated. • When operating the unit in a vehicle or boat cabin, adequate ventilation must be provided by an air conditioning system or open window.
USING THE TRAVEL COOLER/WARMER AS A COOLER Connecting to a vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet, for extended use: 1. Make sure that the unit’s COOL/WARM/OFF switch is in the OFF position. Start vehicle, or turn ignition to “accessory” position. 2. Insert the DC plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet. 3. Move the COOL/WARM/OFF switch on the cooler to the COOL position. 4. The LED COOL indicator will light (GREEN light) to show that the unit is cooling. 5.
USING THE TRAVEL COOLER/WARMER AS A WARMER - Make sure that the unit’s COOL/WARM/OFF switch is in the OFF position. Start vehicle, or turn ignition to “accessory” position. - Insert the DC plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet. - Move the COOL/WARM/OFF switch on the cooler to the WARM position. - The LED WARM indicator will light (RED light) to show that the unit is warming. - Put items into the warmer and close the lid. Do not overstuff the warmer.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, Ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than those described herein. This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge.
