® RM2351 RM2354 RM2451 RM2454 RM2551 RM2554 RM2652 RM2662 RM2663 RM2852 RM2862 RM3862 NDR1062 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. USER MANUAL REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS & ELECTRIC OPERATION POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz: 1.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for entrusting us to supply your new quality-guaranteed refrigerator which is designed for storage of foods, frozen foods and for making ice. The manual describes how to operate and care for the following refrigerator models: RM2351, RM2354, RM2451, RM2454, RM2551, RM2554, RM2652, RM2662, RM2663, RM2852, RM2862, RM3862 and NDR1062. The manual should be kept and stay with the refrigerator if it is ever moved or change owners.
CERTIFICATION AND CODE REQUIREMENTS This appliance is certified under the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19•CSA 1.4 Refrigerators using gas fuel. The installation must conform with local codes, or in absence of local codes, the following standards as applicable. In the U.S. the installation must conform with: • National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (latest edition). • Recreational Vehicles Code, ANSI A119.2 (latest edition). • Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280.
REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW MODES OF OPERATION LIMP MODE OF OPERATION AUTO mode AES/AUTO mode (RM 3862) In the event of a failure of a major operating component, the control system will continue to operate the cooling system. When operating in AUTO - AES/AUTO mode, the AUTO AES/AUTO mode indicator lamp is illuminated. The control system will automatically select between AC and GAS operation. AC has priority over GAS. Should AC become unavailable, the system automatically switches to GAS.
REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW CONTROL PANEL RM2351-2451-2551-2652-2852 A AUTO ON 1 B 1. ON/OFF main power button 2. AUTO/GAS mode selector button CHECK 2 A. AUTO mode indicator lamp B. CHECK indicator lamp (GAS mode only) AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL GAS OFF RM2662-2862 & NDR1062 A ON 1. ON/OFF main power button 2. AUTO/GAS mode selector button 3. Temperature selector button D COLD AUTO 1 OFF 2 B 2 3 4 5 C COLDEST E A. B. C. D. E.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTUP TURNING ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL Before starting the refrigerator: • Check that all the manual gas valves are in the ON position. • Make sure that a continuous 12V DC supply is available for the electronic control to function. RM2652-2662-2663-2852-2862 & NDR1062 Turn the Climate control switch to I (ON). The Low ambient control switch is located beneath the top decoration panel that houses the control panel. To start the refrigerator: 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS FROZEN FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT ! WARNING RM2351-2354 3 RM2451-2454 4 RM2551-2554 5 This compartment is not designed for deep or quick freezing of food. To prevent food from drying out, keep it in covered dishes, containers, plastic bags or wrapped in aluminum foil. • Quick frozen soft fruits and ice cream should be placed in the coldest part of the compartment, which is at the bottom of the aluminum liner. • Frozen vegetables, may be stored in any part of the compartment.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS REMOVING AND REPLACING THE SHELVES 2 1 Slide the wire shelf to the left. The right-hand side of the shelf will come loose. Put a screwdriver into the slot of the shelf lock. Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise. Remove the shelf locks from the wire shelf. 3 4 Lower the right-hand side of the wire shelf and let the left-hand side slide out of the holes in the wall. Insert the ends of the wire shelf on the left-hand side at the desired position.
PRODUCT CARE DEFROSTING CLEANING 1. Shut off the refrigerator. (Press the ON/OFF button to the OFF position.) Always keep the refrigerator clean. Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. Use lukewarm weak soda solution to clean the interior liner of the refrigerator. Use warm water only to clean the finned evaporator, gasket, ice tray and shelves. 2. Empty the refrigerator. 3.
PRODUCT CARE AIRING POSITION CARD This information is applicable for RM2652-2662-2663-2852-2862. Use the Airing Position Card to keep the doors ajar if the refrigerator will not be in use for an extended period of time or put in storage.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE To keep the refrigerator working properly, a qualified service technician should, at least once a year, inspect the connections, the control system, the LP gas pressure and flue baffle. The service and maintenance described in this section is to be performed by service personnel only.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Cleaning the flue and burner Inspect the flue baffle. It should be reasonably clean and free of soot. Heavy soot formation indicates improper functioning of the burner. To clean the flue and burner, follow these steps: 1. Unplug the refrigerator power cord from the 120V AC outlet. 2. Disconnect/shut off the 12V DC power to the refrigerator. 3. Turn the manual shutoff valve to OFF. 4. In turn, remove the: - Cover from the burner housing. - Burner mounting screw and burner assembly.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you run into a problem, refer to the troubleshooting table below. Symptom Refrigerator or freezer is not cold enough Check/Remedial action • Is the plug firmly connected to the socket? Is the socket switched on? Check the socket by plugging in another appliance. • For refrigerators equipped with thermostat - check if it is properly set. • Is the refrigerator level? Because of its operation it is important to keep an absorption refrigerator level.
APPENDIX A - SPARE PARTS The following table displays commonly used parts which should be available from your Dometic Service Center. MODEL RM2351 RM2354 RM2451 RM2454 RM2551 RM2554 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Baffle 2007172-02/2 2007172-02/2 2932667-01/3 2932667-01/3 2932667-02/1 2932667-02/1 Box 2932636-01/8 2932636-01/8 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Box vegetable N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 2932621-01/0 2932621-01/0 Box vegetable (crisper), 2 pieces N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
APPENDIX A - SPARE PARTS MODEL RM2652 RM2662 RM2663 RM2852 RM2862 RM3862 NDR1062 3850781-01 3850781-01 3850781-01 3850781-01 3850781-01 N.A. N.A. 2932667-03/9 2932667-03/9 2932667-03/9 2932667-04/7 2932667-04/7 2932667-04/7 2932667-04/7 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 2932621-01/0 2932621-07/7 2932621-07/7 2932621-01/0 2932621-07/7 2932621-09/3 N.A. Box vegetable (crisper), 2 pieces N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 2002726-17/8 Box vegetable (meat locker) N.A.
APPENDIX B - CONSUMER SUPPORT Dometic website www.dometicusa.com Please visit the website for information and news about Dometic products. You can obtain information about how to get in contact, learn about product care, download manuals, leaflets and warranties. Service and spare parts For service, please contact the Service Center Assistance, see the front page of this manual - or - visit the Dometic website to find the location of the nearest Dometic Service Center.
APPENDIX C - DOMETIC WARRANTY & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IMPORTANT! Valuable Dometic Refrigerator Warranty & Maintenance Schedule Congratulations, and Thank You for purchasing the industry’s best built and best backed RV Refrigerator. Enclosed you will find important warranty and maintenance information on Dometic’s exclusive three (3) year warranty. Please take a few moments and familiarize yourself with the program.
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS THE SELLER NAMED BELOW MAKES THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE DOMETIC PRODUCT: 1. This warranty is made only to the first purchaser (herein after referred to as the “Original Purchaser”) who acquires the product for his own use and is installed and operated within the continental United States and Canada. 2.
REFRIGERATOR OWNER MAINTENANCE YEARLY RECORD �������� ����� �������� ����� ������ ����� ���� ������ ���� ������ ���� �� ��������� ��������� ������ ���� ����� ���� Dealership: Date: Dealership: Address: Address: City: State: City: Date: State: Phone: Zip: Phone: T Technician: Zip: T Technician: Cleaned Burner Assembly: Y / No Yes Cleaned Burner Assembly: Y / No Yes Cleaned/Check All Terminals T Connections: Y / No Yes Cleaned/Check All Terminals T Connections: Y / No Yes Cleaned/Insp
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