Makita DCW180 18V Cooler and Warmer Box User Guide

Makita DCW180 18V Cooler and Warmer Box User Guide

SAFETY WARNINGS

1. This appliance is suitable for camping use only when the appliance powered by battery pack.
2.  Keep ventilation openings in the appliance clear of obstruction.
3.  Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
4.  Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
5.  Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
6.  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
7.  When positioning the appliance, ensure the power cord is not tapped or damaged.
8.  Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
9.  Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Control panel
2. Battery cover
3. Upper cover hook
4. Upper cover
5. Handle
6. Carrying Handle
7. Opener
8. Filter cover
9. Wheel
10.  “DC IN” socket
11. Temperature plus button
12. Power button
13.  Cool / heat switch button
14. Temperature display
15. Battery indicator
16. Temperature reduction button

OPERATION

 Battery
To install the battery cartridge, open the battery cover. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. Then close the battery cover. To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the appliance while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly

AC adaptor
When using the appliance with AC power, use the AC adaptor supplied with the appliance. Insert the plug to “DC IN” inlet of the appliance and then insert the other end to an outlet.

Cigarette lighter adaptor
When using the appliance with the cigarette lighter socket, use the cigarette lighter adaptor supplied with the appliance. Insert the plug to “DC IN” inlet of the appliance and then insert the other end to the cigarette lighter socket.

CAUTION: Insert the plug completely into the “DC IN” inlet. Failure to do so may deform the plug or cause a fire

Turning on the appliance
Press the power button to turn on the appliance. Press the power button again to turn off the appliance.

 Switching cooling / heating mode
Press the cool / heat switch button to switch the operating mode. The temperature display flashes the control temperature.

• When the appliance operates in cooling mode, the control temperature is -18°C, -10°C, 0°C, 5°C or 10°C (0°F, 15°F, 30°F, 40°F or 50°F).
•  When the appliance operates in heating mode, the control temperature is 55°C or 60°C (130°F or 140°F).

Selecting the control temperature
Press the temperature plus button or the temperature reduction button to select the control temperature. The appliance starts cooling / heating 5 seconds after without any operation, then the control temperature stop flashing and the temperature display shows the current temperature. The appliance stops cooling / heating when the current
temperature reaches the control temperature.

Appliance / battery protection system

The appliance is equipped with the protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to extend appliance and battery life. The appliance will automatically stop during operation if the appliance or battery is placed under one of the following conditions.

1.  Battery over discharge protection: When the battery capacity becomes low, the appliance stops automatically. The battery indicator prompts that the battery should be charged. Remove the batteries from the appliance and charge the batteries.
2.  Over current protection: When the appliance is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the appliance automatically stops. In this situation, stop the application that caused the appliance to become overloaded. Then turn the appliance on to restart.
3.  Car input protection:
   When the car input voltage is lower than 10.7V (12V input), or 22.6V (24V input), this protection system turns off the appliance and the temperature display shows “F3” with beep sound.
4. Over voltage protection: When the input voltage is higher than 15V (12V input), or 30V (24V input), this protection system turns off the appliance and the temperature display shows “F4” with beep sound.
5. Short circuit protection: The circuit has short circuit protection function in case of short circuit. In this situation, take the appliance to Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers.

MAINTENANCE

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result

Cleaning

•  Clean the oil stain in the chamber regularly.
• Clean around the interior of the chamber to prevent odor.
•  Clean the dust on the filter regularly to improve the refrigeration efficiency.
•  The sealing strip of the upper cover is easy to get dirty, clean it in time.

Defrosting
To defrost, turn off the power and wait until the frost has melted. Then wipe off the water.

Cleaning the filter

1. Push the slide cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and then take the filter cover off
2. Take off the filter, clean the filter, and then install the filter back in the filter cover.
3.  Install the filter cover back.

SPECIFICATIONS

REFERENCE LINK

https://www.makitatools.com/