Operating instructions

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! WARNING: In order to prevent discharge
of the onboard battery, change the frame
heater from continuous operation to another
operating time or switch it off.
Note: The frame heater is active for 30
minutes after switching on and then
switches itself off and on again at time
intervals of 5 minutes.
Door locking
! WARNING: As a basic rule, shut and
lock the refrigerator before you start your
journey!
Fig. 25
Fig. 24
Open the door by pressing the locking button
and pull open (see Fig. 24).
Shut the door again by pushing it to close. The
snapping into the lock can be heard.
While the vehicle is parked, the locking hook
may be fixed to facilitate opening of the door
(Fig. 26-27).
Fastening and releasing the door lock
hook when parking the vehicle
If the vehicle is parked for a longer period
of time, the locking hook may be clamped
by means of a lockbar. The door may now
be opened by just pulling it without need of
pressing the locking button.
Fig. 27
Fig. 26
Fastening
Fig. 29
Fig. 28
Releasing
Lighting
The interior lighting is controlled using a door
contact. Should the door be kept open more
than 2 minutes, an acoustic signal is initiated
(pulsing whistle tone). (except for models
with battery igniter).
Fig. 30
Note: Please contact the authorized
Dometic Service if a failure occurs.
Positioning the storage racks
Fig. 31
The storage racks may be pulled out by
smoothly lifting them and may be positioned
as desired.
Removable freezer compartment
RMS 8551 under counter fridge
.
Fig. 32
To enlarge the cooling compartment, just
remove the freezer compartment.
1. Unlock the freezer compartment on
both sides.
2. Pull the freezer compartment out. Store
the freezer compartment safely in order to
prevent damage
Note: Once the freezer compartment is
removed, an additional storage rack (3.) may
be installed. The storage rack is a piece of
extra equipment and may be obtained by
Dometic.
Winter operation
Fig. 35
1
In winter, check that the ventilation grilles and
the exhaust duct system (1) have not been
blocked by snow, leaves, etc.
Fig. 36
2
When the outside temperature falls below
+10°C, the winter covers should be fitted.
This protects the unit from excessively cold
air which could have adverse effects on the
performance of the unit.
Covers may be supplied as part of the
specification of your caravan or alternatively
are available through most Swift Group
Dealers.
Note: You should also attach the winter
covers if the vehicle is taken out of service
for a longer period of time or while it is being
cleaned from the outside.
Winter operation (fridge freezer models)
In winter, check that the ventilation grilles and
the exhaust duct system (1) have not been
blocked by snow, leaves, etc.
Note: Winter covers are not supplied as
standard on most models.
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