Electrolux CARAVAN RM 6501 User's Manual
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1. HEATER 12V DC CHASSIS GROUND BLACK HEATER 230 240V AC Q SWITCH LIGHT BROWN Q REIGN TER R LAMP RED sv1TCH RELAY gt YELLOW GREEN 2 TERMINAL BLOCK BRANCHING CONTACT BLUE gt THERMOSTAT Q HEATING CABLE GREY PILOT LAMP SWITCH H C WHITE gt PROTECTIVE EARTH2. u A BF gt I O Te as 2 O FIG 4 17 Interior light bulb change TECHNICAL DATA If the bulb has to be replaced proceed as follows I RM 6501 1 Remove the cover from the lamp body by pushing it Overall dimensions refrigerator backwards Height incl controls 1245 mm 2 Remove the bulb Width ages esata E E E 525 mm 3 Put in anew bulb 12 V max 5 W Pap NGE cooing Ant Spare part number for bulb 200 72 90 03 with GOOF 2 S E AEE AES 545 mm 4 Push the lamp cover back in place without door IEEE ENTORN ENE T 495 mm Recess dimensions Height narenn 1248 mm Width 530 mm Depth s aaa ananas hy aia 510 mm Capacity GOSS ua i a Su uka 135 litres Netxe asa sm zS au EAR 124 5 litres frozen food compt 23 5 litres Weight without packaging 44 kg Electrical data Input 230 240Jvolt 220 watt 12 volt 175 watt Energy consumption in 24h 3 kWh LP gas data Input max 0 34 kW Energy consumption in 24h 300 g Cooling medium Ammonia Average consumption in 24 h at 25 C mean annual ambient temperature according to ISO standards Subject to alteration without notice Wiring diagram RM 6501 385 02 28
3. The frozen food compartment is intended for the storage of frozen food and for making ice It is not suitable for freezing items of food Never put bottles or cans of soft drinks in the frozen food storage compartment as they may burst when freezing Most kinds of frozen food can be stored in the frozen food compartment for about a month This period of time may vary however and it is important to follow the instructions on the individual packages ICE MAKING It is practical to make ice during the night then the refrigerator is less demanded and the cooling unit has more reserves Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drinking water and place it on the freezer shelf It is possible to make ice faster by turning the control knob temporarily to its highest value but do not forget to turn it back to its regular setting afterwards as the refrigerator might otherwise become too cold DEFROSTING Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating sur faces It must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts as an insulator and adversely affects refrigerator perfor mance Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when it gets about 3 mm thick defrost the refrigerator To defrost the refrigerator turn it off and remove the ice trays and the food item leave the cabinet and freezer doors open Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of heating appliance as this might damage the plastic surfac
4. be located at floor level to allow any leaking gas to escape to the outside The upper ventilation opening should be located above the condenser as high as possible to ensure good ventilation Roof ventilation The ventilation of the cooling unit can also be done via one opening in the wall of the caravan and one on the roof for the roof vent fig 3 b Fresh air enters through the lower opening and warm air is discharged through the roof vent Ventilation grilles We recommend fitting 2 side vents model L500 alternative one L500 and one roof vent model R500 which are specially developed by Electrolux for this purpose The L500 ventilation grilles permit inspection and small repairs to be carried out without the necessity to remove the refrigerator from the recess Removal of flue gases The ventilation passage at the rear of the recess be tween the outer wall of the vehicle and the refrigerator fig 3a b c must be sealed off against the living space so cold draughts are excluded winter camping and no flue gases can penetrate into the vehicle 15 16 VENTILATION OF THE UNIT Sealing gasket e g of V type This piece is already on the refrigerator Cut out opening for the side vent L500 is 341 x 451 mm Condenser L205 is 156 x 451 mm min ventilation height Cut out opening for the side vent L500 is 341 x 451 mm Y Batten attached to he fl mene
5. both travel catches when the caravan is on the move SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS Service and spare parts are obtainable from your dealer or Electrolux consult the telephone directory INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REPOSITIONING THE HINGES The refrigerator is equipped with reversible doors A special door reversing kit must be used to reverse the doors For further information contact your dealer or Electrolux DOOR PANEL Door panels can easily be fitted or changed The dimen sions of the panels must be Model RM 6501 Height upper door 265 1mm lower door 833 1mm Width 483 1mm Thickness max 4 mm Before starting the mounting work check that the panel dimensions are in compliance with those given in the table and the instructions are read thoroughly When mounting the panel proceed as follows Upper door remove the two screws holding the control panel pull out the two knobs energy selector and thermostat unscrew the upper hinge pin and remove the door unscrew the upper part of the door frame remove the old panel insert the new panel and push the panel downwards fasten the upper part of the door frame with its three screws please note that the panel must be changed on the lower door before the upper door can be mounted lower door unscrew the middle hinge pin and remove the door unscrew the lower part of the door frame remove the panel stop 2x and remove the old panel in
6. top of the enclosure and fitted with sealing strips Slide in the refrigerator until it is flush with the front of the recess There must be 10 20 mm free space behind the refrigerator Six fasteners are fitted in plastic bushings in the side walls of the refrigerator fig 2 They are used for securing the refrigerator in the enclosure The side walls of the enclosure and or any wooden braces installed to hold the refrigerator must be dimen sioned to seat the screws securely also considering the forces due to the movement of the vehicle With the refrigerator in place drive the screws through the lining of the refrigerator into the walls of the enclosure There must not be more than 3 mm of clearance be tween refrigerator and enclosure on each side If neces sary wooden strips or similar should be fitted Note This is the only approved means of securing the refrigerator to the enclosure and to the vehicle Fasteners penetrating other parts of the insulation PU foam of the refrigerator might damage components like electric wiring etc VENTILATION OF THE UNIT At high ambient temperatures the refrigeration unit will only perform adequately when properly ventilated FIG 2 Side ventilation The refrigerator unit is ventilated via two openings in the wall of the caravan fig 3a Fresh air enters through the lower opening and warm air is discharged through the upper one The lower opening should
7. 1 to OFF 2 Shut off any on board valve in the gas line to the refrigerator 3 Empty the refrigerator Defrost and clean it as de scribed earlier Leave the doors of the refrigerator and frozen food compartment ajar 4 When the vehicle is laid up for a long period of time e g during the winter months we suggest fitting the winter covers WA130 onto the vent grills IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS TO WORK Check the following points before calling a service tech nician 1 That the STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR instructions have been followed 2 The refrigerator is level 3 If it is possible to start the refrigerator on any of the connected sources of energy 4 Ifthe refrigerator fails to work on gas check e That the gas bottle is not empty That all LP gas valves are open 5 Ifthe refrigerator fails to work on 12 V check e That the 12 V supply is connected to the refriger ator e That the fuse on the 12 V supply is intact e That the battery is not run down 6 Ifthe refrigerator fails to work on 230 240 V check That the 230 240 V supply is connected to the refrigerator e That the fuse is intact 13 14 If the refrigerator is not cooling sufficiently the reason may be 1 Inadequate ventilation of the cooling unit due to the intake and or exhaust air vents being partly or completely blocked 2 The evaporator is frosted up 3 The thermostat setting is incorrect 4 Gas pressur
8. MANUAL CARAVAN RA RM 2D V 8 e o 8 C RM 6501 Deutsch Seite 3 Svenska sida 27 English page 11 Espa ol pagina 35 Fran ais page 19 Suomi sivu 44 F Electrolux wW Dometic Created by Electrolux 822 70 90 02 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATORS INTRODUCTION CONTENTS We are pleased that you have chosen this refrigerator and hope you will derive much satisfaction from using it but first a few well meant words of advice It is important to read through these instructions care fully before using the refrigerator To ensure good refrigeration and economical operation the refrigerator must be installed and used as described in these instructions The refrigerator is designed for installation in caravans or motorhomes TRANSIT DAMAGE Inspect the refrigerator for damage Transit damage must be reported to whoever is responsible for delivery not later than seven days after the refrigerator was delivered DATA PLATE Check the data plate inside the refrigerator to ensure that you have received the right model The data plate contains e g the following details Model designation RM haan adiri Product number Serial number Voltage Gas pressure aaaeeeaa VOIES Since these details will be needed if you have to contact service personnel it is a good idea to make a
9. Sealing gasket FIG 3a 2 eee The flue gases are dispersed through the upper vent grille or the roof vent together with the ventilation air The top bottom and sides of the ventilation passage should be insulated to prevent condensation and cold draughts Ventilation heights Minimum ventilation heights in mm Model Installation with Upper side vent L205 Upper side vent L500 Roof vent R500 Lower side vent L500 Lower side vent L500 Lower side vent L500 RM 6501 1400 1400 1250 LP GAS CONNECTION The refrigerator is designed for operation on LP gas the pressure of which must be 28 mbar for Butane and 37 mbar for Propane Check that this is stated on the data plate The refrigerator is not designed for operation on town gas or natural gas Cut out opening for the roof vent R500 is 87 x 507 mm min ventilation height Cut out opening for the side vent L500 is 341 x 451 mm A AS FIG 3b at min 510 Batten attached to the side wall Sealing gasket e g of V type ESSA View from above FIG 3c a Door CAUTION CHECK THAT THE GAS SUPPLIED TO THE REFRIGERATOR IS AT THE CORRECT PRESSURE SEE THE REDUCING VALVE ON THE LP GAS CONTAINER The gas installation should only be carried out by a person experienced in gas fitting It is recommended that the gas pipe feeding the refrigerator is so arranged that it is possible to turn off the sup
10. aned with soap and water and then thoroughly dried The cooling unit behind the refrigerator should be cleaned with a brush from time to time but make sure that the refrigerator is switched off when doing this HEATING CABLE During the summer months of high temperatures and humidity the metal frame between the freezer and fresh food compartments may have water droplets forming This refrigerator comes standard with a 12 V DC heating cable that will evaporate the water droplets when they form To have the heating cable on you position the switch located beneath the control panel to I The heating cable can be left on continuously or only used when tempera tures require it Note The heating cable will draw 12 V DC power continuously when in the ON I position It should be turned OFF 0 when a charging source is not available WINTER OPERATION Please check that the ventilation grilles are not blocked by snow leaves etc ELECTROLUX ventilation grilles model L500 can be fitted with winter covers model WA130 to protect the cooling unit against cold air The covers may be fitted when the outside temperature is below approx 10 C and should be fitted when the temperature is below the freezing point We suggest that you fit the winter covers also in the case that the vehicle is laid up during the winter months TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time 1 Setthe switch A fig
11. e is incorrect please check the pressure regulator on the gas container 5 The ambient temperature is too high 6 Too much food is loaded at one time 7 The door is not properly closed or the magnetic sealing strip is defective If the refrigerator still does not work properly call a service technician WARNING The sealed cooling system must not be opened since it contains corroding chemi cals under high pressure MAINTENANCE Always turn to a qualified service technician who is familiar with LP gas systems and refrigerator We recommend that a service technician check the refrigerator once a year Check all connections in the LP gas system for gas leaks Connections can be tested for leaks using a soap solution Do not use a naked flame If there is any suspicion of damage call for a service technician The ventilation openings are unobstructed The Instruction Manual is available Check that the burner is clean and free from combus tible material SOME USEFUL HINTS Make sure that The refrigerator is not operating on 12 V when the vehicle is parked otherwise you will drain the car battery in a short time Defrosting is carried out periodically The refrigerator is clean and dry with the door left open when it is not to be used for some time Liquids or items with a strong odour are well packed The ventilation openings are unobstructed The doors are secured by means of the
12. ease it If the lamp start flashing again repeat step 4 6 To terminate gas operation turn the knob A to OFF position 230 240 V operation Before operating the refrigerator check that the voltage stated on the data plate is the same as the main voltage in use Turn the thermostat knob D to its highest coldest position Set the energy selector A to position AC 12 V operation Only operate your refrigerator on 12 V when the engine of the vehicle is running otherwise your battery will soon be discharged Set the energy selector A to position DC REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE The position number refers to fig 1 It will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach normal operating temperature So we suggest you start it well in advance of atrip and if possible store it with precooled foodstuffs On 230 240 V operation and LP gas operation the refrigerator is controlled by a thermostat and the thermo stat knob D should be set at 3 5 If a lower colder temperature is desired set the thermostat to a higher figure On 12 V operation the refrigerator works continuously TRAVEL CATCH The refrigerator is equipped with two travel catches Make sure that both are engaged when the caravan is on the move FOOD STORAGE Always keep food in closed containers Never put hot food in the refrigerator allow it to cool first Never keep items in the refrigerator that might give off flammable gases
13. ely earthed For connection to a 230 240 V 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 As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured mark ings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows the wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green and Yellow u the wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black the wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code green yellow earth blue neutral brown live In the United Kingdom the plug or circuit to the refriger ator must be fitted with a fuse not greater than 5 amps Ifa 13 amp B S 1363 fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 3 amp fuse ASTA approved to B S 1362 In other countries the fuse ra
14. es of the refrigerator Neither should any sharp objects be used to scrape off the ice Defrost water runs from a drip tray to a receptacle at the rear of the refrigerator where it normally evaporates Heavy frosts build up on the freezer plate and the cooling fins and a lot of defrost water Move the plastic drain tube in to a watertight bucket or container Access through the lower ventilation grill on the outside of the vehicle As the frost melts the water will flow into the container Replace the drain tube to its original position after defrosting Defrost water in the freezer compartment should be mopped up with a cloth When the ice has melted wipe the refrigerator dry and restart it Place the food items back inside but wait until the refrigerator is cold before making ice cubes CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly to keep it fresh and hygienic Soak a cloth in a solution consisting of a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to half a litre of warm water Wring out the cloth and use it to clean the interior of the refrigerator and its fittings Never use detergents scouring powder strongly scented products or wax polish to clean the interior of the refrig erator as they may damage the surfaces and leave a strong odour The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean now and then using a damp cloth and a small quantity of detergent But not the door gasket which should only be cle
15. note of them here OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE TRAVEL CATCH FOOD STORAGE ICE MAKING DEFROSTING CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR HEATING CABLE WINTER OPERATION TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION REPOSITIONING THE HINGES DOOR PANEL 0 0 cesceseeese UU u INSTALLATION BUILDING IN VENTILATION OF THE UNIT LP GAS CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TECHNICAL DATA 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 11 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS FIG 1 The refrigerator can be run on 230 240 V 12 V or LP gas Changing between these modes of operation is carried out by means of the control buttons positioned as shown in fig 1 The energy selector A can be set at either AC 230 240 V DC 12 V GAS LP gas or OFF An indicator lamp B at the control panel flashe
16. ply of the refrigerator It must be of a type approved for use with continuously operating bottled gas appliances and have threaded compression connections throughout PUSH ON CON NECTIONS MUST NOT BE USED We do not recom mend the use of rubber type flexible tubing for connecting permanently operating appliances of this type in the United Kingdom All connectors etc should be of a type specifically designed for the type and diameter of the connection pipe used and screwed joints should be sealed with a joining compound approved for use with bottled gas The gas supply pipe should be connected to the gas inlet pipe outside diameter 8 mm by means of a suitable gas tight compression fitting e g olive In making the connection to the refrigerator a union gas cock of an approved type bottled gas must be incorpo rated in the supply line in a position which is readily accessible to the user For eventual servicing purposes the union should be on the outlet side of the cock and the pipework should be positioned so as not to prevent the refrigerator from being readily withdrawn On completion of installation the system must be pressure tested by a qualified technician ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The electrical installation must be carried out in a proper and durable manner taking into accounts all relevant regulations and codes of practice For mains voltage operation it is important that the circuit to and in the caravan is effectiv
17. s when the automatic igniter attempts to light the burner Otherwise this lamp is off The refrigerator is fitted with a safety device that automatically shuts off the supply of gas ifthe flame goes out The safety device can be operated manually by pressing the button C The refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermo stat D when the refrigerator runs on 230 240 V and LP gas Please note that the thermostat has no off position when the refrigerator runs on LP gas STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR All references are to fig 1 LP Gas operation After initial installation servicing or changing gas cylinders etc the gas pipes may contain some air that should be allowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or other appliances This will ensure that the flame lights immediately To start gas operation 1 Open the shut off valve of the gas bottle check that there is enough gas Open any on board shut off valve 2 Setthe thermostat knob D to the highest setting 3 Turn the energy selector A to position GAS A ticking sound will be heard and the lamp B will start flashing 4 Push the button C in until it reaches the bottom and hold This opens the flame failure device and allows gas to flow to the burner 5 When the flame lights the sparking stops automati cally and the lamp stops flashing 6 Hold the button C an additional 10 15 seconds to activate the flame failure device then rel
18. sert the new panel and push the panel upwards put the panel stop back in place and fasten the lower part of the door frame with its three screws replace the lower door replace the upper door replace the control panel with its two screws and put on the knobs INSTALLATION BUILDING IN The refrigerator is intended for installation in a caravan or a motorhome and the description relates to this application The refrigerator must not be exposed to radiated heat from hot objects Excessive heat irradiation impairs performance and leads to increased energy consumption For this reason the refrigerator should be installed if possible not at the entrance side of the vehicle normally orientated south and often with an awning which would impair the disper sion of heat and combustion gases from the ventilation openings It is not a good practice to install the refrigerator so that the vent openings are covered by the vehicle s entrance door when this is set open This would reduce the ventilation airflow to the cooling unit and reduce refrigera tion performance The enclosure The refrigerator must be installed in a substantial enclosure and must be level the dimensions are shown in TECHNICAL DATA The bottom of the enclosure must be horizontal and even so that the refrigerator can be easily pushed into place It must be sturdy enough to carry the weight of the refrigerator Battens must be installed at the bottom sides and
19. ting will depend upon the voltage and local practice 230 240 V Supplies Check that the voltage stated on the data plate is the same as the main voltage in use 230 240 V Plug the 230 240 V refrigerator power cord into an easily accessible wall socket Electrical leads must be routed and secured so that they cannot come into contact with hot or sharp parts of the refrigerator 12 V Supplies The 12 V connection of the refrigerator is shown in fig 4 Connect the refrigerator to the vehicle battery or alter nator by a direct cable check the polarity The connection is made to the terminal block fig 4 Heater To avoid a voltage drop the cross section area of the connecting cable between battery alternator and the refrigerator must be 10 mm To ensure satisfactory operation the positive lead must be fitted with a fuse rated at max 20 A To prevent the refrigerator from draining the battery make sure that the current supplied to the caravan is cut off when the vehicle engine is not running for example by fitting an ignition control relay 12 V supply of reigniter and interior light The reigniter and the interior light must be connected to a separate 12 V battery Connect the battery to the terminal block fig 4 Reigni ter Lamp Be careful not to make the wrong positive and negative connections The reigniter should not be connected directly to a battery charger but only over a battery
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