Operating Instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles RMD 8501 RMD 8551 RMD 8505 RMD 8555 Record for future reference: Type C40 / 110 822 6113 - 00 Model number ............................................. Product number ............................................. Serial number ............................................. T.B.
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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 1.10 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide to these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copyright protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 1.0 General 1.1 Introduction No part of these instructions may be reproduced, copied or utilised in any other way without written authorisation by Dometic GmbH, Siegen. 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.
General CAUTION! 1.6 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 1.8 Energy-saving tips At an average ambient temperature of 25°C, it is sufficient to operate the refrigerator at middle thermostat setting. Spare parts Parts can be ordered throughout Europe from our customer services. Where possible, always store precooled products. 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. Do not expose the refrigerator to direct sunlight.
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. The appliance has been typeapproval tested for this application in accordance with the EC Gas Directive. 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.
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 Example : RM D 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 RMD 8xxx H D W Fig. 2 Model RMD 8501 RMD 8505 RMD 8551 RMD 8555 Dimensions Gross capacity H x W x D (mm) with Depth incl. door freezer compartment Rating details mains/battery Consumption * electricity/gas over 24hrs 1245x525x567 160 /30 lit. 160 /30 lit. 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g 40 kg • 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g 40 kg • 1245x525x622 190 /35 lit. 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g 41.5 kg • 1245x525x622 190 /35 lit.
Description of model 3.4 Description of refrigerator 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 8 Fig.
Refrigerator operation 4.0 Refrigerator operation 4.2 Maintenance In compliance with the applicable regulations, please note that the gas unit and the connected ventilation ducts must be checked by authorised technical personnel after first use and after every other year for compliance with the European Standard EN 1949. A test certificate has to be issued. It is the user's responsibility to arrange this test.
Refrigerator operation 4.3 Explanation of operating controls Manual energy selection / automatic ignition (RMD 8xx1) MES: 4 1 2 3 9 Mode 5 6 10 7 Fig. 5 Automatic energy selection / automatic ignition (RMD 8xx5) AES: 4 1 2 3 9 Mode 5 8 10 7 Fig.
Refrigerator operation Upon switching on, the electronics automatically selects one of the three possible energy types: 230V - 12V - liquid gas. The control electronics automatically ensures that the refrigerator is supplied with the optimum source of energy in each respective case. 4.3.1 Electrical operation MES Appliances (manual energy selection) Sequence of priority: 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 1 Mode Solar (12V -) 230V ~ 12V Liquid gas 6 Fig. 7 To start the refrigerator, press button (1) 1 for 3 seconds.
Refrigerator operation MES-appliances 4.3.2 Gas operation (Liquid gas) The refrigerator must be operated using liquid gas (propane, butane) (no natural gas or town gas). When using LPG gas, please consider that the burner needs cleaning at shorter intervals due to the gas combustion method (2 - 3 times per year recommended In Europe, gas operation is permitted while travelling only on the condition that the gas system of the vehicle is equipped with a hose rupture protection.
Refrigerator operation 4.3.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature 2 8 8 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 7 In automatic mode, AES and the currently used type of power supply (e.g. GAS) are indicated alternately. Switching over to a manual energy selection is possible at any time. Refuelling while in AES mode operation In order to prevent unintended switching to gas operation during refuelling, the electronic system starts gas operation of the refrigerator after the motor has been turned off for 15 minutes.
Refrigerator operation 4.3.4 Additional features (MES and AES) 4.5 Door locking The brightness of the display reduces after a few seconds if no other buttons are pressed. 4.5.1 Manual doorlock If the door is open, the interior lighting is switched off automatically after 2 minutes. Failures are indicated by flashing of the failure indicator LED. Should the door be kept open for too long (more than 2 minutes), the blue external LED starts flashing until the door is closed.
Refrigerator operation 4.7 Lighting If the door is open for more than 2 minutes, the interior lighting is automatically cut off. Fig. 21 Releasing Fig. 23 CAUTION! As a basic rule, shut and lock the refrigerator before you start your journey! 4.6 Please contact the authorized Dometic Service if a failure occurs. Positioning the storage racks The storage racks may be pulled out by loosening the two locking devices (1) 1 underneath.
Refrigerator operation 4.8 Storing food and making ice cubes 4.8.2 Storing food in the freezer compartment Do not keep carbonated drinks in the freezer. The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for short-term storage of frozen food. It is not suitable as a means of freezing foods. 4.8.1 Storing food in the cooling compartment Switch the refrigerator on approx. 12 hours before filling it. Always store pre-cooled foods in the refrigerator.
Refrigerator operation 4.9 Shutting off the refrigerator CAUTION! Press the "MODE" (s. 4.3) button to switch off MES and AES models. Keep button pressed for 3 seconds. The display disappears and the appliance is fully switched off . The layer of ice must never be removed forcibly, nor may defrosting be accelerated using a heat source! Release the locking mechanism (Fig. 26-27) of the door lock by pushing it and shift it to the front.
Refrigerator operation CAUTION! 4.12 Changing the decor panel Decor panel with frame Remove the lateral ledge (1) 1 from the door (ledge is attached, not screwed). Shift decor panel (2) 2 away from the door and insert the new decor panel. Re−attach ledge (1) 1 . Fig. 33 Fig. 32 wrong 2 right 1 Frameless decor panel 1 2 Fig. 30 Fig. 34 4 2 3 1 2 Decor panel dimensions : 1 Upper door Height Width Thickness 300 +/- 1 mm 507,5 +/- 1 mm max. 1.7 mm Lower door Fig.
Refrigerator operation 4.13 Information on failure display and trouble-shooting If a malfunction occurs, the indicator LED 2 simultane "Failure" (1) 1 flashes and LED (2) ously. In the case of AES models an acoustic alarm sounds for 30 s. If the failure is not resolved, it repeats after 1 h. 4.13.1 Status messages on the display 1 2 Mode 3 4 Fig.
Refrigerator operation 4.13.2 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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