OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATORS TYPE A310 K MODEL RM 123E (Bottled Gas and 12 / 230 Volt Operation) MODEL RM 122F (Bottled Gas and 12 Volt Operation)
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION It most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 1. INTRODUCTION Before starting to install the refrigerator, please read these instructions carefully in order to obtain a thorough understanding of what is required. When operating, heat is emitted from parts of the cooling unit at the rear and this has to be carried away by air circulating freely over the back of the refrigerator.
Arrows indicate air-flow to ventilate cooling unit at rear FIG. 1 4. CHANGING DOOR HINGES TO OPPOSITE SIDE The refrigerator is manufactured with the door hinged on the right hand side; however, it can be changed to left hand opening if required. Gently place the refrigerator on its back (taking care not to damage the burner assembly), pull off the pas control knob, then remove the lower ventilator-by taking out the screws from each end. Remove upper hinge blade and travel catch blade, from top of cabinet.
Alternatively, wooden battens may be screwed to the sides of the recess, from front to back, bearing down on the top of the cabinet to hold it firmly, as shown at A, fig. 4. Whichever method is used, it must be possible to remove the refrigerator easily for subsequent servicing purposes.
Flue Venting Kit The flue gasses must be vented directly to the outside air. Only the ELECTROLUX flue venting kit (supplied with the refrigerator in the United Kingdom) is recommended for this purpose. It consists of the following parts: Flue Top Complete - G Flue Outlet Cover Plate -B Exhaust Gas Pipe Complete - F Srew-Self Tapping, No. 6 ¼” – H The flue top (G) is in the form of a lazy "T" and incorporates an air-break to minimise the possibility of flame extinction due to draughts.
When the opening has been made in the caravan wall, the extension tube (F) may need to be shortened to suit the particular installation. To determine if this is necessary, fit the flue top (G) to the top of the central tube of the boiler casing and secure it by means of the screw (H). Place the refrigerator into position, then insert the free end of the extension tube through the wall of the caravan and over the outlet of the flue-top as far as it will go. Measure the length 'X' (fig.
b) Mains Voltage Connection For connection to a 230V electricity supply, the refrigerator has a 3-core mains lead which is intended for connection to a properly earthed plug and socket outlet. The socket outlet should be fitted in the caravan in a position readily accessible to the user, within reach of the mains lead. In the United Kingdom, the plug and socket outlet should be of the non-reversible type.
grease, etc. removed from the area of contact and it should be located in a position protected from the weather, such as inside the boot. A 15 amp, continuous rating, fuse must be incorporated in the supply to the refrigerator, as near to the battery as possible. A geed quality fuse holder should be used having adequate size well-made contacts which will carry the current lead without undue resistance.
After the refrigerator has been connected, all accessible connections should be checked for soundness by applying a soap/water solution over them and watching for bubbles with. of course, the gas-bottle and any gas cocks in the line, turned on. DO NOT USE A FLAME. Thereafter, all connections should be checked periodically, in the same way, to ensure that they have not loosened in use.
In a caravan on tow, the usual continuous rolling and pitching motion, even on long hill climbs will not normally cause the operation of the cooling unit to be affected unduly, but when the caravan is at rest for more than about half an hour, a list of more than about 3" in any direction relay interfere with the operation. (Note: 3" corresponds to about 50mm at the end of a metre-long plumb-line. or 1 1/2” at the end of a 30plumb-line).
5. Release the gas control knob then check that the burner is alight by looking in the flame control tube. If the burner has not lit, repeat the lighting procedure. Note:- The refrigerator has a flame failure device which will automatically shut off the gas to the burner if the flame is blown out- While the knob (4) is being pressed in, this device is temporarily inoperative.
17a. 12 VOLT ELECTRIC OPERATION When the caravan is on tow, it is recommended that the refrigerator is operated electrically, i.e. from the 12V battery in the towing vehicle, and not by means of bottled gas. It is important to understand that 12V operation is intended only to be used whilst the car engine is running and charging the battery, and for short periods when at rest, otherwise the battery may be discharged to a point where it will not re-start the engine.
22. DEFROSTING Frost will gradually form on and under the ice-tray shelf. It is a mistake to assume that an accumulation of frost gives a colder cabinet. For the most efficient operation, the refrigerator should be defrosted regularlyusually about once a week or ten days depending on the particular conditions of use. To defrost, turn off the gas, empty the cabinet remove the icetray and leave the cabinet door open. The frost will melt and run into the drip collector (fig. 13).
If the refrigerator is not cold enough it may be because: 1. The ventilation is inadequate owing to objects such as wire mesh or winter covers blocking the ventilation passages. 2. The evaporator is frosted up. 3. The temperature control setting is incorrect. 4. The gas pressure is incorrect - check the pressure regulator at the gas container. 5. The ambient temperature is too high. 6. Too much food is loaded at the same time. 7. The door is not properly closed. 8.
