10 ENGLISH3. Switching cooling / heating modePress the cool / heat switch button to switch the oper-ating mode.The temperature display flashes the controltemperature.• When the appliance operates in cooling mode, thecontrol temperature is -10 °C, -5 °C, 0 °C, 5 °C or10 °C (15 °F, 25 °F, 30 °F, 40 °F or 50 °F).• When the appliance operates in heating mode, thecontrol temperature is 55 °C or 60 °C (130 °F or140 °F).4. Selecting the control temperaturePress the temperature plus button or the temperaturereduction button to select the control temperature.The appliance starts cooling / heating 5 seconds afterwithout any operation, then the control temperature stopflashing and the temperature display shows the currenttemperature.The appliance stops cooling / heating when the currenttemperature reaches the control temperature.Tips for efficient coolingOpening the upper cover for long periods can causesignificant increase of the temperature in the chamber.• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contactwith food and accessible drainage systems.• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers inthe chamber, so that it is not in contact with or driponto other food.• If the chamber is left empty for long periods:- Switch off the appliance.- Defrost the chamber.- Clean and dry the chamber.- Leave the upper cover open to preventmould developing within the chamber.FUNCTIONIndicating the remaining batterycapacityThe battery indicator shows the remaining batterycapacity.The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-ing table.Battery indicator status RemainingbatterycapacityOn Off50% to 100%20% to 50%Battery indicator status RemainingbatterycapacityOn Off0% to 20%(Blinking)Charge thebattery(Only for battery cartridges with theindicator)Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lampslight up for a few seconds.► Fig.3► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check buttonIndicator lamps RemainingcapacityLighted Off Blinking75% to 100%50% to 75%25% to 50%0% to 25%Charge thebattery.The batterymay havemalfunctioned.NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differ slightlyfrom the actual capacity.NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink whenthe battery protection system works.Appliance / battery protection systemThe appliance is equipped with the protection system.This system automatically cuts off power to extendappliance and battery life. The appliance will automati-cally stop during operation if the appliance or battery isplaced under one of the following conditions.1. Battery overdischarge protectionWhen the battery capacity becomes low, theappliance stops automatically. The battery indi-cator prompts that the battery should be charged.Remove the batteries from the appliance andcharge the batteries.