INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most efficient refrigeration products available on the market today.
The SunDanzerTM chest freezers and chest refrigerators are designed to provide years of efficient trouble-free opera-
tion. The design is optimized for energy savings with an efficient DC compressor, thick insulation, and a chest style
configuration.
Before using the appliance, read through this manual carefully including all the information on safety, installation,
operation, and cleaning. These guidelines do not cover every possible condition or situation that may occur. Be safe
using common sense and caution when installing, operating and cleaning this appliance. If you are unsure about any
of these instructions or warnings, contact SunDanzer or your local product dealer for assistance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTES 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
INSTALLATION 3
ELECTRICAL DC CONNECTION 3-4
OPERATION 4-6
DEFROSTING 6
CLEANING 6-7
TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULB 7
HINTS & TIPS 7
TROUBLESHOOTING 7-8
WARRANTY 8
IMPORTANT NOTES
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LEFT OFF IN ITS NORMAL OPERATING POSITION FOR 2 HOURS
PRIOR TO TURNING IT ON TO ALLOW THE COMPRESSOR OIL TO SETTLE.
IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN HANDLED ON ITS SIDE OR STANDING ON END, IT SHOULD BE
ALLOWED TO SIT IN THE NORMAL OPERATING POSITION FOR 12 HOURS BEFORE TURNING
IT ON.
PRIOR TO ADDING FOODSTUFF, THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE RUN FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS
ALLOWING THE INERIOR OF THE CABINET TO COOL.
THIS APPLIANCE OPERATES ON 12 OR 24 VOLTS DC (DIRECT CURRENT) ONLY! DO NOT CON-
NECT DIRECTLY TO AN AC (ALTERNATING CURRENT) POWER SOURCE.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY! Specifically for the storage of edible/con-
sumable food and drinks (foodstuff). It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
NEVER USE EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE LID.
If the room/ambient temperature approaches the appliance operating temperature, the appliance will not
function as it should. If the room/ambient temperature exceeds 100oF (38oC), the appliance will not func-
tion as it should.
A battery-powered refrigerator or freezer has a cooling capacity lower than typical AC units. Because the com-
pressor is small, the unit runs more efficiently, but lacks the ability to cool large warm loads as quickly as
typical AC appliances.
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