The handles arrive disassembled and must be screwed to the cooler. Hint to IceCo: Notice how the unit packs more efficiently and box-like without the handles? It’s similar in the trunk of a car. Recessed or strap handles might be a better design.
The handles themselves are sturdy: the tube part is metal. The included T30 L-key is okay, but an insert bit and driver make the job easier. The springs that hold the handles flush to the cooler add some assembly difficulty, but it’s not that bad.
The plastic screw covers are slightly asymmetrical. If they aren’t fitting quite right and you are about to reach for a mallet, don’t. Flip the cover top to bottom and try again. The “V” points towards the outside. Make sure those screws are tight; once the covers snap in they don’t look easy to remove.
“What should I do if the refrigerator is upside down when it is delivered? Please leave your refrigerator upright for 24 hours to allow the compressor lubricant to resettle before powering on the fridge. Otherwise it may contribute to certain operation abnormalities”. Just because it was upright at your door doesn’t mean it was that way throughout shipment. I’d give it a day before turning on your new toy.
The cover is fancy. Mesh areas for airflow around the compressor, a clear patch over the controls, velcro flaps go inside the handles, and holes for the feet. A wrap-around zipper keeps everything together. It isn’t very thick, so I’m skeptical that it insulates a lot, but it does keep the cooler looking nice.
Functionally, it does what it is supposed to!