Operating instructions Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles RM 5310 RM 5330 RM 5380 Record for future reference: MBA 11/2011 N 1 Type C40 / 110 821 2690 - 94 Model number ............................................. Product number ............................................. Serial number .............................................
RM 5310 RM 5330 RM 5380 Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.
Table of contents 1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide to these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copyright protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 1.0 General 1.1 1.4 Introduction You have made an excellent choice in selecting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator. We are sure that you will be satisfied with your new refrigerator in all respects. The refrigerator, which works silently, meets high quality standards and guarantees the efficient utilisation of resources and energy throughout its entire life cycle, during manufacture, in use and when being disposed of. 1.2 Warning notices Warning notices are identified by symbols.
General Information 1.6 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.
General 1.9 Environmental notices 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. Disposal In order to ensure that the recyclable packaging materials are re-used, they should be sent to the customary local collection system.
Safety instructions 2.0 Safety instructions 2.1 Application according to regulations 2.3 This refrigerator is designed for installation in recreation vehicles such as caravans or motorhomes. 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 entrappment and suffocation is prevented. The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing foodstuffs.
Safety instructions 2.5 2.6 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). Operating the refrigerator with gas It is imperative that the operating pressure corresponds to the data specified on the rating plate of the appliance.
Safety instructions 2.7 Regularly clean the inside of the refrigerator. Safety instructions when storing foodstuffs Please observe the instructions and information regarding the use-by date on the outside packaging of the food. Instructions for storing food in a refrigerator: No refrigerator of any kind can improve the quality of the food; refrigerators can only maintain the food's quality for a short duration as from the time of storing it.
Description of model 3.0 Description of model 3.1 3.2 Model identification Refrigerator rating plate The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator. It contains all important details of the refrigerator. You can read off from this the model identification, the product number and the serial number. You will need these details whenever you contact the customer service centre or when ordering spare parts.
Description of model 3.3 Technical data RM 5310 RM 5380 RM 5330 H W D Fig. 2 Model Fig. 3 Dimensions Gross capacity H x W x D (mm) freezer Depth incl. door compartment Rating details mains/battery Consumption * electricity/gas over 24hrs Fig. 4 Net weight Ignition manual automat. RM 5310 618x486x474 60 lit. 5 lit. 125 W / 120 W ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g 20 kg • RM 5330 821x486x474 70 lit. 5 lit. 125 W / 120 W ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g 22 kg • RM 5380 821x486x474 80 lit. 5 lit.
Refrigerator operation 4.0 Refrigerator operation 4.3 The refrigerator is equipped to operate on three power modes: Explanation of operating controls Manual energy selection / manual ignition with battery igniter Mains voltage (230V AC) Direct-current voltage (12V DC) Gas (liquid gas propane/butane) Each refrigerator with manual ignition is equipped with an automatic flame safety valve which interrupts the gas supply automatically after approx. 30 seconds when the flame has extinguished. 1 Fig.
Refrigerator operation On the initial refrigerator start-up or after a cylinder change, air may be trapped in the gas line. To purge the air from the lines, switch on the refrigerator and any other gas appliances (e.g. stove) for a short time. The gas ignites without delay. 4.3.1 Electrical operation 1 1 WARNING! 230 V Fig. 8 As a basic rule, gas operation is prohibited in petrol stations Fig.
Refrigerator operation 4.4 4.3.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature Door lock CAUTION! 2 As a basic rule, shut and lock the refrigerator before you start your journey! medium setting 1 Fig. 13 Select the desired cooling compartment temperature by turning the rotary knob (2) . The scale starts with MIN position (small bar = highest temperature) and climbs up to MAX position (large bar = lowest temperature). Note: The temperature levels do not relate to absolute temperature values.
Refrigerator operation 4.6 Storing food and making ice cubes When ambient temperatures are lower than +10°C and the refrigerator is exposed to these temperatures for extended periods of time, an even regulation of freezer temperature cannot be guaranteed for systemrelated reasons. This can cause the temperature in the freezer to rise and the stored goods to melt. 4.6.1 Storing products in the cooling compartment Switch the refrigerator on approx. 12 hours before filling it.
Refrigerator operation 4.6.4 Making ice cubes CAUTION! The layer of ice must never be removed forcibly, nor may defrosting be accelerated using a heat source! Ice cubes are best frozen overnight. At night, the refrigerator has less work to do and the unit has more reserves. 4.8 Shutting off the refrigerator 1 Fig. 17 1. Fill the ice cube tray with drinking water. Fig. 18 2. Place the ice cube tray in the freezer compartment. Set the energy selector switch (1) to position "OFF".
Refrigerator operation 4.10 Exchange of interior lighting 1 1 4 3 2 Fig. 32 Fig. 31 6 5 Fig. 22 Fig. 21 4 3 Fig. 34 Fig. 33 8 7 Fig. 24 Fig. 23 6 5 Fig. 36 Fig. 35 Please contact Dometic Service Centres for replacement LED-lighting. Switch off the refrigerator. Remove the reflector disk. Loosen LED-housing and take it off. Connect new LED-board. Observe polarity. Clip the LED-housing back in place. Clip reflector disk back in. Switch on the refrigerator. Fig.
Refrigerator operation 4.14 Troubleshooting Before notifying the authorised Service Center, please check whether: the instructions in section "Operating the refrigerator" have been observed. the refrigerator stands level. it is possible to operate the refrigerator with any available power source. Failure: The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently. Possible cause Action you can take Inadequate ventilation to the unit. Check that the ventilation grilles are not covered.
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