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1. Dometic Operating Instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles RM 8400 RM 8401 8405 RM 8500 RM 8501 RM 8505 RM 8550 RM 8551 RM 8555 RMS 8400 RMS 8401 RMS 8405 RMS 8460 RMS8461 RMS 8465 RMS 8500 RMS 8501 RMS 8505 RMS 8550 RMS 8551 RMS 8555 8550 RML 8551 8555 series Eme CE Record for future reference T B MBA 08 2008 Model number Product number N 3 2 Type C40 110 Serial number English Dometic GmbH 2007 Subject to change without prior notice Printed in Germany Dometic SSD THE SIGN OF COMFORT Table of contents cac gt O ote ter ierat Introduction zie Meu y ERU ED EE QQicq ERG Guide to these operating instructions Copyright protection ssec ieee ee Dex WERE ERE RE ER RU ded RA eee Explanation of symbols used in this Warranty issus dee e sale eal eee We pis A Limitation of liability llis RII IRA HARI tn Gustometr ServiC8s cR Re DER REC RENE OEE ex add ER RNC e RUE Rs op re parts acus elo VERUM AE cae eh GIU Mae ee es E Environmental notices hen Declaration of conformity 0 0 e2. 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 B n 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 The national regulations of the respective country must be observed For physical reasons gas ignition faults could occur starting from an altitude above sea level of approx 3280 ft 1000 m No malfunction 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 A As a basic rule gas operation is prohibi ted in petrol stations Prior to starting the refrigerator in gas mode Open the gas cylinder valve Open the shut off valve for gas supply to the refrigerator 17 Refrigerator operation Appliances with battery igniter Fig 17 Fig 18 1 Turn the rotary selector switch 1 to position 2 Turn the temperature selector 2 clockwise and push Keep the controller button depres sed N Fig 19 Fig 20 3 Then press knob 3 of battery igniter down and keep it depresse
3. approx 90 clockwise Remove cap and exchange battery 1 5V AAA R3 Micro Observe correct polarity 25 Refrigerator operation 4 12 Winter operation Fig 46 In winter check that the ventilation grilles and the exhaust duct system 1 have not been blok ked by snow leaves etc Fig 47 When the outside temperature falls below 8 C the winter cover should be fitted This protects the unit from excessively cold air which could have adverse effects on the performance of the unit You should also attach the winter cover if the vehicle is taken out of service for a longer period of time or while it is being cleaned from the out side Refrigerator operation Dometic THE SIGN OF COMFORT 4 13 Changing the decor panel Model RML 8xxx Model RM 8xxx RMS 8xxx Remove the lateral ledge L from the door um ledge is attached not screwed m Shift decor panel P away from the door and insert the new decor panel Re attach ledge L 4 1 L Fig 49 X CAUTION Fig 48 Decor panel dimensions Casing width 486 mm Height Width Thickness 743 0 5 472 0 5 mm max 2 2 mm Fig 49a Fig 49b wrong right Casing width 523 mm Height Width Thickness 743 0 5 508 0 5 mm max 2 2 mm Decor panel dimensions Casing width 525 mm Height
4. trouble shooting please refer to section 4 12 20 4 4 Door locking Fig 28 Fig 29 Open the door by pressing the locking button and pull open see Fig 28 Shut the door again by pushing it to close The snapping into the lock can be heard While the vehicle is parked the locking hook may be fixed to facilitate opening of the door Fig 32 35 4 4 1 Electrical door lock extra feature 0 Dometic oh op 9 8 o8 8 5 Fig 30 The electrical door lock automatically locks the door upon starting the vehicle engine LED 5 indicates that the door is shut As long as the vehicle engine is running the door may be opened by pressing button 3 21 Refrigerator operation 4 4 2 Fastening and releasing the door lock hook when parking the vehicle If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time the locking hook may be clamped by means of a lockbar The door may now be ope ned by just pulling it without need of pressing the locking button Fig 31 34 As basic rule shut and lock the refrigera tor before you start your journey Refrigerator operation 4 5 Positioning the storage racks Dometic THE SIGN OF COMFORT 4 6 Removable freezer compartment N Fig 35 The storage racks may be pulled out by smoothly lifting them and may be positioned as desired T
5. 6 Fig 10 Automatic energy selection automatic ignition RM 8xx5 AES 1 Dometic 2 3 eee 7 Mode H H C 2 A e 4 5 6 7 Fig 11 1 Power On switch Energy selector switch MODE 2 Temperature selection 3 Door opening only when equipped with electrical door lock 4 Indicator LED failure 5 Indicator LED door lock optional 6 Indikator LED operating mode display 7 Temperature level display Explanations Switch the refrigerator ON or OFF by pressing button 1 for 2 seconds Button 1 allows you to either initiate the requested energy supply or activate dimming of the LED brightness By pushing once the indicators illuminate for 10 seconds Button 3 and indicator 5 constitute an optional feature available with refrigerators equipped with electrical door locking see also section 5 3 Door lock 15 Refrigerator operation 4 3 1 Electrical operation Appliances with battery igniter manual energy selection Fig 12 Fig 13 Switch on the appliance by turning the energy selection switch 1 clockwise to position io 230V operation 12V operation MES Appliances manual energy selection Dometic Fig 14 To start the refrigerator press button 1 for 2 seconds The LED of the previously selected operating mode illuminates D 230V 12V GAS Change the operating mode by pressing button 1 again T
6. RML 8555 1245x525x625 179 33 lit 189 lit 190W 170W 3 2 KWh 380g 45 kg Subject to technical changes i Average consumption measured at an average ambient temperature of 25 C in pursuance of ISO Standard Dometic refrigerators are equipped for a con nection pressure of 30 mbar For connection to a 50 mbar gas system use Truma VDR 50 30 medium pressure controller 11 Dometic TEES Description of model THE SIGN OF COMFORT 3 4 Description of refrigerator amp amp e e Fig 5 Operating controls Door locking button Freezer compartment removable Insertable grid shelf available as option to be used when freezer compartment is removed Post evaporator for cooling compartment Condensation water drain channel Vegetable bin Upper door shelf with flap egg shelf available as option may be inserted Lower door shelf with
7. Width Thickness 1169 5 0 1 mm 507 5 0 1 mm max 1 5 0 1 mm 26 4 14 Information on failure display and trouble shooting Refrigerators with an electronics system MES AES indicate the occurence of a mal function by the LED or display flashing B f a malfunction occurs the indicator LED Failure 1 flashes simultaneously In the case of AES models an acoustic alarm sounds 4 14 1 Status messages on the display Refrigerator operation qu 3 1 Dometic 3 RS Ave Me 5 _ es Ze s mw s W H H e 7e 7e i 1 7 ZIN 2 ZIN Fig 50 Fig 51 1 Indicator LED failure 2 Operating mode display 3 Temperature level display Display Failure MES AES i LED is flashing 230 is flashing 230V mode 230V not available or voltage too low Es LED is flashing 12 is flashing 12V mode 12V not available or voltage too low LED is flashing GAS is flashing GAS Auto mode Flame not ignited All temperature setting All temperature setting LEDs are flashing LEDs are flashing i LED all tempe HE1 is flashing rature setting LEDs are flashing LED all tempe HE2 is flashing rature setting LEDs are flashing 27 Temperature sensor defective refrigerator works on mid temperature setting 230V Heating element defective 12V Heating element defective Dometic SD senes Refrigerator operation THE SIGN OF COMFORT 4 14 2 Troubl
8. bottle holders 12 4 0 Refrigerator operation The refrigerator is equipped to operate on three power modes Mains voltage 230V AC Direct current voltage 12V DC Gas liquid gas propane butane Select the desired power mode by the energy selector switch battery igniter type models or the MODE button MES AES Appliances with automatic energy selection AES are additionally provided with automatic mode function The AES system automatically selects the best energy source for each parti cular situation 4 1 Cleaning Before starting up the refrigerator it is recom mended that you clean it inside and repeat this at regular intervals Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a mild detergent Then wipe out the appliance with clean water and dry thoroughly LS Fig 6 Fig 7 To avoid material alterations do not use soap or hard abrasive or soda based cleaning agents Do not allow the door seal to come into contact with oil or grease 13 Refrigerator operation 4 2 Maintenance B n compliance with the applicable regulati ons please note that the gas unit and the connected ventilation ducts must be chec ked by authorised technical personnel after first use and after every other year for com pliance with the European Standard EN 1949 A test certificate has to be issued It is the user s responsibility to arrange this test The gas burner must be inspected and cleaned as ne
9. cessary at least once a year When using liquefied petroleum gas tank or refill cylinders the maintenance interval is reduced to half yearly or quarterly Keep the evidence of maintenance work car ried out on your refrigerator Work on gas and electrical equipment shall be carried out by qualified personnel only It is recommended that this is carried out by an authorised customer services department We recommend maintenance following an exten ded shutdown of the vehicle Please contact our customer services Refrigerator operation Dometic THE SIGN OF COMFORT 4 3 Explanation of operating controls Manual energy selection manual ignition RM 8xx0 battery igniter Fig 8 1 Power On switch Energy selector switch 2 Temperature controller 3 Battery igniter gas 4 Flame indicator galvanometer Explanations The refrigerator is equipped to operate on mains power 12V DC or liquid gas Select the desired power supply by turning the energy selector switch 1 The energy selector switch 1 has four settings m Off Mains voltage 230V AC Direct current voltage Batterie 12V DC Gas liquid gas propane butane Fig 9 14 Refrigerator operation Manual energy selection automatic ignition RM 8xx1 MES 1 Dometic 2 3 E gt E O Mode A o8 4 5
10. ck battery charge it Start engine Engine not running Heating element defective please also refer to failure Please inform the Dometic Customer Services indication Failure The refrigerator does not cool in 230V operation Possible cause Action you can take On board fuse defective Fit new fuse Vehicle not connected to mains supply voltage Make a connection to a mains power supply AES Gas operation despite connection to the mains Appliance switches to gas operation due to insufficient supply voltage mains supply voltage automatically switches back to 230V operation Heating element defective please also refer to failure Please inform the Dometic Customer Services indication 28 29
11. d The ignition process is activated automatically 4 Once the flame ignites the pointer of galva nometer 4 begins moving into the green range The refrigerator is operational Keep knob 2 depressed for approx 15 seconds and finally release it Each refrigerator with manual ignition is equip ped with an automatic flame safety valve which interrupts the gas supply automatically after approx 30 seconds when the flame has extin guished Refrigerator operation MES Appliances Dometic op Q UM F Fig 21 Fig 22 1 Press button 1 several times until the indica tor LED F illuminates 2 The ignition process is activated automatical ly by means of an automatic igniter o The ignition system will make 2 ignition attempts with 25 seconds interval when the burner fails to light If repeated attempts fail to start the opera tion a fault is indicated please refer to failure indication Dometic NES THE SIGN OF COMFORT AES Appliances Dometic 18 L BH5 Fig 23 Fig 24 Press button 1 several times until the indica tor LED 6 GAS illuminates The device is now in manual gas mode When you select the automatic mode the display shows AU GAS is only selected as energy opti on according to the sequence of priority when none of the two electrical types of power supply is available Dometic gt BAS Domet
12. d provi ded on the front page of this operation manu al General 1 8 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 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 packa ging materials are re used they should be sent to the customary local collection system The appliance should be transferred to a suit able waste disposal company that will ensure re use of the recyclable components and pro per disposal of the rest For eco friendly drai ning of the coolant from all absorber refrigera tion units a suitable disposal plant should be used Dometic THE SIGN OF COMFORT Energy saving tips E At an average ambient temperature of 25 C it is sufficient to operate the refrigera tor 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 en
13. e packed foods Pack raw and cooked foods separately e g in containers aluminium foil etc Only remove the outside packaging of single packs if all the necessary informati on e g the use by date can also be read on the single packs Do not leave cooled goods outside the refrigerator for too long Place the foods with the next use by date at the front accordingly Pack away any left over food and eat at the first opportunity Wash your hands before and after handling any food Safety instructions Regularly clean the inside of the refrigera tor Please observe the instructions and informati on regarding the use by date on the outside packaging of the food Please observe section 4 1 Cleaning of this instruction Description of model Dometic 3 0 Description of model 3 1 Model identification RM 5 L 8400 1 Depth 0 Standard 5 55mm 6 65mm 4 Width 486mm 5 Width 525mm Model range Large Stepped cabinet Refrigerator Mobile Mobile Absorption Refrigerator 0 manual energy selection manual igniti on battery igniter 1 manual energy selection automatic igni tion MES 5 automatic and manual energy selection automatic ignition AES 10 THE SIGN OF COMFORT 3 2 Refrigerator rating plate The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator It contains all important details of the refrigera
14. ed declares as manufacturer or the manufacturer s authorized representative established within the EEA that the equipment in question complies with the requirements stated above Manufacturer Date Signature Position mu Gunther Bittner 2006 09 28 General Manager l t 2 0 Safety instructions 2 1 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 accor dance with the EC Gas Directive The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing foodstuffs A ZEN The refrigerator is not suitable for the pro per storage of medication Please obser ve in addition the instructions in the medi cation package inserts 2 2 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 opera te the refrigerator safely and the dangers attending incorrect operation Safety instructions 2 3 Protection of children when disposing of the equipment A SLL When disposing of the refrigerator detach all refrigerator doors and leave the stora ge racks in the refrigerator In this way inadvertent entrappment and suffocation is prevented 2 4 Working upon and c
15. ergy see section 4 8 Defrosting Open the refrigerator door only for a short period of time when removing products m Run the refrigerator for about 12 hours before filling it 1 10 Declaration of conformity Dometic DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Amendment to LVD 90 683 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 2004 108 EC Automotive Directive 72 245 EEC and the Amendment 95 54 EC 2004 104 EC GAS Directive 90 396 EEC CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC End of Life Vehicle Directive 2000 53 EC RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC Type of equipment Absorption Refrigerator Brand Name DOMETIC Type familiy C 40 110 Manufacturer s Factory name DOMETIC GmbH adress In der Steinwiese 16 D 57074 Siegen INT 49 271 6920 INT 49 271 692 304 telephone no telefax no The following harmonized standards or technical specifications designations which comply with good engineering practice in safety matters in force within the EEA have been practiced EN 60335 1 94 Al A2 A11 16 IEC 335 1 3 ed Am 1 Am 2 EN 60335 2 24 00 IEC 335 2 24 5 ed Corr 1 EN 61000 3 2 95 Al A2 Al4 EN 61000 3 3 95 Al EN 55014 1 00 Al A2 EN 55014 2 97 Al EN 732 98 EN 50165 97 A1 624 00 LSC Models The equipment conforms completely with the above stated harmonized standards or technical specifications By signing this document the undersign
16. eshooting Before notifying the authorised Service Center please check whether the instructions in section Operating the refrigerator have been observed B the refrigerator stands level B itis 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 Thermostat setting is too low Set thermostat to a higher level Check that the refrigerator door closes properly The condenser is heavily frosted E Too much warm food has been stored inside within short period of time Allow warm food to cool down before storage The appliance has been running for only a short period 8 Check whether the cooling compartment works after of time approx 4 5 hours Ambient temperatures too high Regularly remove ventilation grilles Failure The refrigerator does not cool in gas operation mode Possible cause Action you can take Gas cylinder empty Change gas cylinder Is the upstream shut off device open Open shut off device Air in the gas pipe Switch off the appliance and start again Repeat this procedure 3 4 times if necessary Failure The refrigerator does not cool in 12V operation Possible cause Action you can take On board fuse defective Fit new fuse On board battery discharged Che
17. he appropriate indicator LED will illuminate Dometic 16 THE SIGN OF COMFORT AES Appliances automatic energy selection Dometic AL Fig 15 Fig 16 To start the refrigerator press button 1 for 2 seconds The previously selected operating mode is dis played e g 230 which means 230V By pressing button 1 again you may change the operating modes to AU automatic energy selection 230V 12V GAS manual energy selection Upon switching on the electronics automati cally selects one of the three possible energy types 230V 12V liquid gas The control elec tronics automatically ensures that the refrigera tor is supplied with the optimum source of ener gy in each respective case Sequence of priority 1 Solar 12V 2 230V 3 12V 4 Liquid gas d If sufficient mains voltage is available more than 195 V this power source is selected as prime option If a solar system capable of powering the refrigerator is installed the solar 12V supply takes priority The 12V operation is otherwise only effective while the engine is running The appliance electronic system features a low voltage mechanism Once the voltage drops below 10 5V the appliance shuts down manual mode or switches over to a different energy source AU mode 4 3 2 Gas operation Liquid gas The refrigerator must be operated using liquid gas propane butane no natural gas
18. hecking the refrigerator A SL 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 unpro fessional procedures A Never use an unshielded flame to check gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage There is a danger of fire or explosion A ZEN Never open the absorber cooling unit It is under high pressure There is a danger of injury Safety instructions 2 5 Information on coolant Ammonia is used as a coolant This is a natural compound also used in hou sehold cleaning agents 1 litre of Salmiak cleaner contains up to 200g of ammonia about twice as much as is used in the refrige rator Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection 1 896 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 D For your safety it was ascertained in an expert s report that no impairment of health exists when the coolant is discharged Dometic THE SIGN OF COMFORT 2 6 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 s
19. ic AU L L Fig 25 Fig 26 In automatic mode AU 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 d 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 minu tes During this period the appliance is ready for operation stand by In automatic mode the AU indication only is illuminated The use of unshielded flames is prohibited in petrol station environments Should the refuelling stop last longer than 15 minutes the refrigerator has to be swit ched off or switched over to another energy type 19 Refrigerator operation 4 3 3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature Dometic 15 Fig 27 Select the desired cooling compartment tempe rature by pressing button 2 The LED display 7 of the selected temperatu re setting is illuminated The scale starts with MIN position at the bottom LED position small crystal highest temperatu re and climbs up to MAX position at the upper LED position large crystal lowest temperatu re Note The temperature levels do not relate to absolute temperature values d The cooling unit s performance is influenced by ambient temperat
20. lit 95 lit 135W 130W 2 4 KWh 270g 27 kg RM 8405 821x486x568 90 8 lit 95 lit 135W 130W ca 2 4 KWh 270g 27 kg RMS 8460 821x486x633 90 11 lit 96 lit 125W 120W 2 5 KWh 270g 26 kg RMS 8461 821x486x633 90 11 lit 96 lit 125W 120W 2 5 KWh 270g 26 kg RMS 8465 821x486x633 90 11 lit 96 lit 1125 W 120W 2 5 KWh 270g 26 kg RMS 8500 821x523x568 90 9 lit 96 lit 125 W 120W ca 2 5 KWh 270g 26 kg RMS 8501 821x523x568 90 9 lit 96 lit 125W 120W 2 5 KWh 270g 26 kg RMS 8505 821x523x568 90 9 lit 96 lit 125W 120W 2 5 KWh 270g 26 kg RMS 8550 821x523x623 103 12 lit 110lit 125W 120W 2 6 KWh 270g 27 kg RMS 8551 821x523x623 103 12 lit 110lit 125W 120W ca 2 6 KWh 270g 27 kg RMS 8555 821x523x623 103 12 lit 110 lit 125W 120W 2 6 KWh 270g 27 kg RM 8500 821x523x568 100 9 lit 106 lit 135W 130W 2 4 KWh 270g 28 kg RM 8501 821x523x568 100 9 lit 106 lit 135 W 130W 2 4 KWh 270g 28 kg RM 8505 821x523x568 100 9 lit 106 lit 135W 130W 2 4 KWh 270g 28 kg RM 8550 821x523x623 115 12 lit 122 lit 135 W 130W 2 6 KWh 270g 30 kg RM 8551 821x523x623 115 12 lit 122 lit 135 W 130W 2 6 KWh 270g 30 kg RM 8555 821x523x623 115 12 lit 122 lit 135 W 130W 2 6 KWh 270g 30 kg RML 8550 1245 525 625 179 33 lit 189 lit 190W 170W 3 2 KWh 380g 45 kg RML 8551 1245x525x625 179 33 lit 189 lit 190W 170W 3 2 KWh 380g 45 kg
21. llent choice in selec ting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator We are sure that you will be satisfied with your new refrigerator in all respects The refrigera tor which works silently meets high quality standards and guarantees the efficient utilisa tion of resources and energy throughout its entire life cycle during manufacture in use and when being disposed of 1 2 Guide to these operating instructions Before you start using the refrigerator please read the operating instructions carefully These instructions provide you with the neces sary guidance for the proper use of your refri gerator Observe in particular the safety instructions Observation of the instructions and handling recommendations is important for dealing with the refrigerator safely and for protecting you from injury and the refrigerator from damage You must understand what you have read before you carry out a task Keep these instructions in a safe place close to the refrigerator so they may be referred to at any time 1 3 Copyright protection The information texts and illustrations in these instructions are copyright protected and are subject to industrial property rights Dometic THE SIGN OF COMFORT No part of these instructions may be reprodu ced copied or utilised in any other way wit hout written authorisation by Dometic GmbH Siegen 1 4 Explanation of symbols used in this manual Warning notices Warning notices are iden
22. n Safety instructions Application according to regulations User s responsibility xxi RR DER IEEE ER le WERE REX MINER Protection of children when disposing of the equipment Working upon and checking the refrigerator Information bv dee wp E eee eee dere RIEN ES Operating the refrigerator with gas Safety instructions when storing foodstuffs DescripHoreor mod l ac cx inet eee teehee eee Ses S MESS Model identification serri inper 2 000 RR e Refrigerator rating plite soser terrai men Technical data dE datas ER M Xa wee EXE ees oe CE Nac ARCA EAE E Description of refrigerator gt en Refrigerator operation 12 dca darren PER d rens eee qe NEA ER OE A MAINTENANCE se respete ep Rte ak tend opos wee Pax e IR eer aed ag gee Qe Explanation of operating controls 0 0 en Electrical operation 2 oops e bepbh RIS bee dees a elegans de edie sd GaS OPeratlonss ti ay Lp Setting of cooling compartment temperature Additional features es miiy s o ee e a
23. nd the ice cube tray Leave the refrigerator door open to allow air to enter and to prevent formation of mildew After defrosting freezer compartment and fins free of frost wipe both cooling compart ments dry with a cloth Note Water thawing in the main compartment of the refrigerator runs into an appropriate con tainer at the back of the refrigerator From there For battery igniter models set energy selector the water evaporates switch 1 to position OFF The appliance is switched off Fig 40 Press the MODE button to switch off MES and AES models Keep button 2 pressed for 2 seconds The display disappears and the appliance is fully switched off Fig 41 Release the locking mechanism of the door lock by pushing it and shift it to the front If the door is shut in this position a small gap is nevertheless kept open to prevent formation of mildew The layer of ice must never be removed for cibly nor may defrosting be accelerated using a heat source m f the refrigerator is to be taken out of service for an extended period of time close the on board shut off valve and the cylinder valve 24 4 10 Lighting If the door is open for more than 2 minutes the sensor controlled interior lighting is automati cally cut off 4 11 Exchange of the igniter s bat tery Fig 45 Unlock the battery by depressing and turning the button C
24. o enlarge the cooling compartment just remo ve the freezer compartment 1 Unlock the freezer compartment on both sides 2 Pull the freezer compartment out Store the freezer compartment safely in order to prevent damage Once the freezer compartment is removed an additional storage rack 3 may be installed The storage rack is a piece of extra equipment and may be obtained by Dometic 22 4 7 Storing food and making ice cubes 4 7 1 Storing products in the cooling compartment Switch the refrigerator on approx 12 hours before filling it B Always store pre cooled foods in the refrige rator Make sure that the food is well cooled when it is bought and also when transporting it Use insulated cooling bags Open the refrigerator door only for a short period of time when removing products Products must be packed best of all in clo sed containers wrapped in aluminium foil or similar and stored separately from each other in order to prevent drying out or odours Allow foods that have been warmed up to cool down before storing B Avoid storing products in the refrigerator that could emit volatile flammable gases Do not expose the refrigerator to direct sun light Please bear in mind that the temperatu re inside a closed vehicle increases sharply if exposed to sunlight and that this can reduce the efficiency of the refrigerator Ensure that air circulation of the cooling unit i
25. pecified on the pressure reducing valve of the liquid gas cylinder A SLL Operating the appliance with gas is not permitted at petrol stations on ferry boats while transporting the caravan motor home by a transporter or breakdown vehicle There is the danger of fire Leave the equipment switched off 27 Safety instructions when sto ring foodstuffs Instructions for storing food in a refrigera tor No refrigerator of any kind can improve the quality of the food refrigerators can only maintain the food s quality for a short dura tion as from the time of storing it Please observe the following particular conditions for storing food in a refrigerator that is built into a vehicle Achange in the climatic conditions such as temperature fluctuations High temperatures inside the vehicle when it is closed and parked in direct sunlight temperatures are possible up to 50 C B Use ofthe refrigerator during travel with the power supply of 12V DC B A refrigerator built in behind a window and exposed to direct sunlight Storing the products too soon i e shortly after starting up the appliance for use Under these particular conditions the refrige rator cannot guarantee reaching the tempera ture needed for perishables Perishables include all products with a stipula ted use by date and a minimum storage tem perature of 4 C or less especially for meat poultry fish sausages pr
26. ret WA ee ee Sab eee ete eae dee doa Door locking sehe mas sm mk R Dm e msg Ge a ee ee aoe ae Electrical door lock 2 am RARE donee eal chew ce Fastening and releasing the door lock hook when parking the Positioning the storage racKs Removable freezer Storing food and making ice cubes Storing products in the cooling compartment Storing products in the freezer compartment Making Ice CUbeS eee mace m ke an eI be D eR eee AUR E ca RR UR NUT Defrosting P T Shutting off the refrigerator o m Exchange of the igniter s battery cece eh Winter operation sess e xA E eue EUER RA eos Chae Ree AVETE Rue SETA S s Changing the decor panel niaaa aa a r E EAR teeta Information on failure display and trouble shooting Status messages on the display Troubleshooting mars 2a ai ardd Beaudet cdi deve ogee teed seeded dae eds MOoonnan1napnanan A 0 General 1 0 General 1 1 Introduction You have made an exce
27. s not obstructed Keep the ventilation grilles free from obstructions 23 Refrigerator operation 4 7 2 Storing products 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 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 tempera ture cannot be guaranteed for system rela ted reasons This can cause the temperature in the freezer to rise and the stored goods to melt 4 7 8 Making ice cubes Ice cubes are best frozen overnight At night the refrigerator has less work to do and the unit has more reserves 1 Fill the ice cube tray with drinking water 2 Place the ice cube tray in the freezer compartment Only use drinking water Dometic Refrigerator operation THE SIGN OF COMFORT 4 8 Defrosting 4 9 Shutting off the refrigerator As time goes by frost builds up on the fins inside the refrigerator A layer of frost thicker on one side may occur and does not represent a malfunction When this layer of frost is about 3 mm thick the refrigerator should be defrosted Switch off the refrigerator as described in section 4 9 Shutting of the refrigerator Remove all food a
28. stallation and operating instructions are not adhered to and no liability shall be entertained General 1 6 Limitation of liability All information and guidance in these opera ting 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 instructi ons E application not in accordance with the regulations or provisions B use of non original spare parts improper modifications and interferences to the appliance effect of environmental influences such as temperature fluctuations humidity 1 7 Customer services Dometic offers a pan European customer ser vice 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 con tacting Dometic Customer Services please state the model product number and serial number together with the MLC code if appli cable You will find this information on the rating plate inside the refrigerator We recom mend that you note this data in the fiel
29. tified by symbols A supplementary text gives you an explanation of the degree of danger Observe these warning notices rigorously You will thus protect yourself and other people from injury and the appliance from damage WE DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A SL WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury AN CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert sym bol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in damage to the appliance Information Q INFORMATION gives you supplementary and useful guidance when dealing with your refrige rator Environmental Tips ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS gives you useful gui dance for saving energy and disposal of the appliance 1 5 Warranty Warranty arrangements are in accordance with EC Directive 44 1999 CE and the normal conditions applicable for the country concer ned For warranty or other maintenance plea se contact our customer services department Any damage due to improper use is not cover ed by the warranty The warranty does not cover any modifications to the appliance or the use of non original Dometic parts The warranty does not apply if the in
30. tor 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 Dometic cano 7 CLIMATE CLASS SN arse 11111 BRUTTOINHALT go TOTAL CAP 85 VOLUME BRUT VERDAMPFERFACH FREEZER COMP VOLUME COMPT BT 10 0011 12 W LPG 12 Vi 10 W CE 0063 31524 ABSORPTION NHi 115 9 Naz Cuz 70 0 CEs SO Que FKW FCKW FREI CFC HCFC FREE MADE IN GERMANY NUTZINHALT USEFUL CAP VOLUME NET Qn 0 252 KW HS fh 18 3 gh B 28 3087 28 30 mbar WP 37 p 30 37 mbar p max 35 bar 00057364562 Fig 1 Model number Product number Serial number Electrical rating details e amp e eo Gas pressure Description of model 3 3 Technical data RMS 8xxx RM 8xxx RML 8xxx Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Dimensions Gross capacity Rating details Consumption Ignition without mains battery electricity gas Depth incl door freezer compartment over 24hrs RMS 8400 821x486x568 X 80 8 lit 85 lit 125W 120W 2 5 KWh 270g 25 kg RMS 8401 821x486x568 X 80 8 lit 85 lit 125 W 120W 2 5 KWh 270g 25 kg RMS 8405 821x486x568 80 8 lit 85 lit 125 120 2 5 KWh 270g 25 kg RM 8400 821x486x568 90 8 lit 95 lit 135 130 ca 2 4 KWh 270g 27 kg RM 8401 821x486x568 90 8
31. ures Please select the medi um setting for ambient temperatures between 15 C and 25 C refer to Fig 28 temperature level 3 The unit operates within its optimum performance range Dometic refrigerators work according to the absorption principle For physical reasons an absorption system responds slowly to changes made by the thermostat controller by loss of cooling energy through opening the door or during storing food The devices meet the coo ling performance requirements of the Climatic Class SN acc to EN ISO 7371 in the temperatu re range of 10 C to 32 ambient temperatu re For temperatures below 10 C winter covers should be installed For ambient tem peratures exceeding 32 C for a longer period of time it is recommended installing Dometic additional fan item no 241 2985 00 Refrigerator operation Dometic THE SIGN OF COMFORT 4 3 4 Additional features MES and AES The brightness of the display reduces after a few seconds if no other buttons are pressed If the door is open the interior lighting is swit ched off automatically after 2 minutes Failures are indicated by flashing of the failu re indicator LED Should the door be kept open for too long more than 2 minutes an acoustic signal is initiated pulsing whistle tone Should the electronic control detect any fai lure an acoustic signal will sound pulsing whistle tone At the same time the display starts flashing for
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