Operating instructions

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Limitation of liability
All information and guidance in these operating
instructions were prepared after taking into
consideration the applicable standards and
regulations as well as the current state of
the art. Dometic reserves the right to make
changes at any time which are deemed to be
in the interest of improving the product and
safety.
Dometic will assume no liability for damage in
the case of :
• Non-observation of the operating instructions
• Application not in accordance with the
regulations or provisions
• Use of non-original spare parts
• Modifications and interferences to the
appliance
• Effect of environmental influences, such as
- temperature fluctuations
- humidity
Customer services
Dometic offers a pan-European customer
service network. Find your authorised
customer service centre by calling the
phone number indicated in the EuroService
Network book, EuroService Network - which
accompanies every refrigerator. You can also
obtain the address information of the nearest
customer service from www.dometic.com.
When contacting Dometic Customer Services,
please state the model, product number and
serial number together with the MLC code,
if applicable. You will find this information on
the rating plate inside the refrigerator. We
recommend that you note this data in the
field provided on the front page of the
operation manual.
Spare parts
Parts can be ordered throughout Europe from
our customer services. Always give the model
and product number when you contact the
customer service! You will find this information
on the rating plate inside the refrigerator.
Environmental notice
Refrigerators manufactured by Dometic GmbH
are free of CFC/HCFC and HFC. Ammonia (a
natural compound of hydrogen and nitrogen)
is used in the cooling unit as a coolant.
Non-ozone-hazardous cyclopentane is used
as a propellant for manufacturing PU foam
insulation.
In order to ensure that the recyclable
packaging materials are re-used, they should
be sent to the customary local collection
system.
The appliance should be transferred to a
suitable waste disposal company that will
ensure re-use of the recyclable components
and proper disposal of the rest. For eco-
friendly draining of the coolant from all
absorber refrigeration units, a suitable disposal
plant should be used.
Energy-saving tips
• At an average ambient temperature of 25°C,
it is sufficient to operate the refrigerator at
middle thermostat setting.
• Where possible, always store precooled
products.
• Do not expose the refrigerator to direct
sunlight.
• Ensure that air circulation of the cooling unit
is not obstructed.
• Defrosting at regular intervals saves energy
(see “Defrosting”). Open the refrigerator
door only for a short period of time when
removing products.
• Run the refrigerator for about 12 hours
before filling it.
Safety instructions
Application according to regulations
This refrigerator is designed for installation
in recreation vehicles such as caravans
or motorhomes. The appliance has been
type approval tested for this application in
accordance with the EC Gas Directive.
The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing
foodstuffs.
User’s responsibility
Anyone operating the refrigerator must be
familiar with the safe handling and understand
the advice in these operating instructions.
Children may only operate the appliance,
if they have been made aware of how to
operate the refrigerator safely and the dangers
attending incorrect operation.
Protection of children when disposing of
the equipment
! WARNING: When disposing of the
refrigerator, detach all refrigerator doors and
leave the storage racks in the refrigerator.
In this way inadvertent entrapment and
suffocation is prevented.
Working upon and checking
the refrigerator
! WARNING: Work on gas equipment,
exhaust system and electrical facilities must
be carried out by authorised personnel
only. Substantial damage to property and
/ or injury to persons can arise through
unprofessional procedures.
! WARNING: Never use an unshielded
flame to check gas bearing parts and pipes
for leakage! There is a danger of fire or
explosion.
! WARNING: Never open the absorber
cooling unit! It is under high pressure.
There is a danger of injury.
Information on coolant
Ammonia is used as a coolant. This is a natural
compound also used in household cleaning
agents (1 litre of Salmiak cleaner contains up
to 200g of ammonia - about twice as much as
is used in the refrigerator). Sodium chromate is
used for corrosion protection (1.8% by weight
of the solvent).
In the event of leakage (easily identifiable from
the strong odour), proceed as follows:
• Switch off the appliance.
• Air the room thoroughly.
• Inform authorised customer services.
Note: For your safety it was ascertained
in an expert’s report that no impairment
of health exists when the coolant is
discharged.
Operating the refrigerator with gas
It is imperative that the operating pressure
corresponds to the data specified on the rating
plate of the appliance. Compare the operating
pressure of the rating plate with the data
specified on the pressure reducing valve of the
liquid gas cylinder.
! WARNING: Operating the appliance with
gas is not permitted
• At petrol stations
• On ferry boats
• While transporting the caravan /
motorhome by a transporter or
breakdown vehicle.
There is danger of fire!
Leave the equipment switched off.
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