Electrolux CARAVAN RM 4275 User's Manual
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1. Electrical leads must be routed and secured so that they cannot come into contact with hot or sharp parts of the refrigerator 12 V and D Connection The 12 V connection of the refrigerator is shown in fig 10 The 12V and pole have to be connected directly to the auxiliary house battery Do not use the chassis for the return lead The battery cable must not be connected to a voltage controller or similar device as the AES itself moni tors the battery voltage A relay cutting out 12 V operation when the ignition key is turned off is not recommended All splices should be screwed or soldered to keep voltage drop to a minimum The positive conductor must be protec ted by a 16 A fuse The connection D alternator has to be connected to the corresponding outlet of the vehicles electrical system 12 Cross sections The D alternator connection does not carry high current therefore it is no need to use a high cross section cable For the 12 V and leads we recommend a 6 mm wire Up to a length a 5 m 4 mm might be sufficient as well Please consult a specialist if you are not familiar with the 12 V electrical system in your motorhome INTERIOR LIGHT BULB CHANCE If a bulb has to be replaced proceed as follows 1 Remove cover of the lamp 2 Put a small screw driver between the case of the lamp and the lamp cover and remove lamp cover 3 Turn bulb socle for 90 degrees and remove it2. 4 Put in new buld and turn it again for 90 degrees 5 Install lamp cover on the lamp case TECHNICAL DATA RM RM Overall dimensions refrigerator Height incl controls Width Depth incl cooling unit without door with door Recess dimensions Height Width Depth Step wheel house Height Width Depth Capacity gross nel frozen food compt Weight without packaging Electrical data Input 230 V 12 V Energy consumption in 24h LP gas data Input max Energy consumption 24h Cooling medium 4185 595 401 427 461 597 405 442 40 36 16 5 105 100 1 9 186 240 4215 4235 5215 618 821 486 486 435 435 474 474 620 825 490 490 450 450 220 490 225 60 70 51 60 6 5 20 23 105 105 100 100 2 3 2 3 2 1 186 186 240 240 210 Ammoniak 4265 821 486 435 474 825 490 450 70 60 6 5 23 125 120 2 9 232 270 Power consumption at an anual ambient temperature of 25 C Technical details may change without notice 13 4275 5275 821 486 495 534 829 490 505 220 490 225 17 72 23 125 120 2 9 2 3 232 270 230 4285 821 486 435 474 829 490 450 81 77 23 125 120 2 9 232 2 0 4365 821 486 495 533 829 490 510 89 83 26 135 130 2 7 232 2 0 4405 5405 805 925 495 533 810 530 510 103 92 12 30 135 130 2 7 2 3 232 270 230
3. The refrigerator is guaranteed for one full year on condition that it is used in a correct manner and in accordance with these operating and installation instructions It is also embraced by a European guarantee as described in the brochure supplied with the refrigerator Service and spare parts are obtainable from your dealer or Electrolux consult the telephone directory MAINTENANCE Concerning gas and electric installations only authorized experts are allowed to carry out maintenance and repair works Besides it is recommendable to contact an authori zed service if it comes to repair works According to the valid regulations G607 of DVGW the gas installation as well as the connect flue oulets are to be checked every two years by an expert this has to be arranged by the person responsible SOME USEFUL HINTS Make sure that 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 packaged The ventilation openings are unobstructed The door is secured by means of the travel catch when the caravan is on the move INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REPOSITIONING THE HINGES The door hinges can be moved to the opposite side in the following way Unscrew the upper hinge pin taking care not to lose the set of washers and bushes Lift the door from the lower hinge pin Unscrew
4. mm mm mm mm mm mm mm lit lit lit kg watt watt kWh kWh watt AES 47 Electrolux Temperature Setting ACE automatic energy selector LE Went m d d 3 min 80mm max 161 5 mm Fig 10 DISPLAY t SENSOR CD H Ji H sira i P pr ste ete tee tale ERKENNEN HEH Re cc KT DEES EES eus lipmiti euwelrililiiri s eeriii i SSES E Literie Bate tea sae iis ami RES TESTER Si CSS HOTNGO ui im DI i LEEREN NEU m HN Y BE L REIGNITER 4 Electrolux DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Amendment to LVD 90 683 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Automotive Directive 72 245 EEC and the Amendment 95 54 EC Annnex I Electronic subassembly Gas Directive 90 396 EEC CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC Type of equipment Absorption Refrigerator Brand Name ELECTROLUX Type designation C 40 110 type family Manufacturer s Factory name ELECTROLUX GmbH adress In der Steinwiese 16 D 57074 Siegen telephone no INT 49 271 6920 telefax no INT 49 271 692 304 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 IEC 335 1 EN 60335 2 24 IEC 335 2 24 Low Voltage Directive EN 60555 2 EN 60555 3 EN 50082 1 EN 55014 EMC Directive PR EN 732 DIN 3370
5. the igniter is immediately activated and reignites the gas Note the control electronics and the igniter must have a DC battery supply to operate Gas trouble shooting If the AES LED C is flashing red the system was not able to start or continue gas operation Set the switch A to 0 and check that there is enough gas in the gas bottle that its valve is open and that any valves in the gas line to the refrigerator are open Then push button A to ON again After 10 sec AES will repeat the ignition sequence When the AES LED C again starts flashing red after 30 sec the trouble persists air in the line no gas Switch A briefly off and then on again It might be necessary to repeat this operation 3 4 times if the tubing contains air after changing gas bottles repairs etc If this does not help you should consult a service tech nician 230 V Operation When a mains connection is available AES will select this Please note that even being in AC mode 12 V DC is nec cessary for the internal supply of the electronics 12 V operation AES will select the 12 V mode of operation only when the vehicle engine is running detected by the alternator con nection of the fridge SWITCHING BETWEEN ENERGY SOURCES When switching from one energy source to another there are some delays implemented in the AES system The 15 min delay between switching off the engine and starting gas mode is intended to to delay t
6. lower opening and warm air is discharged through the upper one Locate the lower opening immediately above the floor of the recess and the upper one as high as possible above the condenser C of the refrigeration unit at least as shown in fig 7b but preferably as shown in fig 7a Ventilation grilles The openings in the caravan wall must be fitted with the Electrolux Ventilation systems Fitting the grilles model A 1620 fig 2 which were speci ally developed by Electrolux for this purpose It is a good idea to install the frame R 1640 Bin fig 7a at the same time Then the grilles can be easily removed which permits inspection and small repairs to be carried out without the necessity for removing the refrigerator from the recess If there is no outer grille at floor level where leaking gas can escape a 40 mm hole to the outside should be made in the floor of the recess to drain any unburnt gas to the outside Fit the hole with wire mesh and an angled plate to protect from stones mud etc Removal of flue gases The ventilation passage at the rear of the recess between the outer wall of the vehicle and the refrigerator fig 7a b is sealed off against the living space and so cold draughts are excluded winter camping and no flue gases can penetrate into the vehicle Thus a special flue outlet is no longer necessary the gases are dispersed through the upper vent grille Note With this mode of installation the s
7. DIN 30694 T4 Gas Directive The equipment conforms completely with the above stated harmonized standards or technical specifications By signing this document the undersigned 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 O 4 02 Qo EC d General Manager Clarification Gunter Bittner
8. and if possible store it with precooled foodstuffs The temperature of the refrigerator main compartment is set for all three sources of energy by means of the thermostat knob B After turning on the refrigeratior the system auto matically chooses the mid position With some experience you will soon find a suitable setting This normally does not need resetting because the same thermostat controls the main compartment temperature for any of the three sources of energy TRAVEL CATCH Make sure that the travel catch is engaged when the caravan is on the move fig 1 The travel catch at the top of the door can be set in two different positions In one position the door is held tightly shut In the other position the door is secured ajar so that the refrigerator can be aired when not in use 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 which might give off flammable gases The 2 star 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 fizzy drinks in the frozen food storage compartment as they may burst when freezing Also don t give children ice lollies straight from the frozen food as they could cause frost burns Most kinds of frozen food can be stored in the frozen food compartment for about a mon
9. in the order 230 240 V 12 V LP gas No manual operation is neces sary for selecting the energy source The control panel is shown in fig 3 The refrigerator is set into operation by pushing button A main switch The AES LED C lights green showing AES system working Push button B is used for setting the electronic thermostat The thermostat LEDs D show the choosen temperature position When there is a demand for refrigeration AES will connect the most favourable of the available energy sources Note 12 V must always be available to supply the electro nics STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR All references are to fig 3 LP Gas operation AES will select LP gas operation under the following conditions No AC 230 V available Engine not running no high current at 12 VDC available AC available but too low Engine running but DC supply too low condition three and four are briefly described in item Undervoltage operation When the system chooses LP Gas operation the flame failure device is automatically opened allowing the gas to flow to the burner At the same time the electronic igniter is energized After initial installation servicing or changing gas cylinders etc the gas pipes may contain some air which should be allowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or other appliances This will ensure that the flame lights immediately If the flame goes out by gust of wind etc
10. refrigerator to ensure that you have received the right model The data plate contains e g the following details Model designation RM Product number Serial number Since these details will be needed if you have to contact service personnel it is a good idea to make a note of them here CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 Sale BEE 8 STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR 8 SWITCHING BETWEEN ENERGY SOURCES 8 WINTER OPERATION 8 REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE 8 TRAVEL CATCH Gees et sue EET 9 FOOD STORAGE EE 9 ICE MAKING EE 9 DEFRHOSTING TEE 9 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR 9 TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR 9 IF THE FRIDGE FAILS TO WObRk 9 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE 10 MAINTENANCE 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 REPOSITIONING THE HINGES 10 INSTALLATION BUILDING IN 10 VENTILATION OF THE UNIT 10 LP GAS CONNECTION 11 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 11 INTERIOR LIGHT BULB CHANGE 12 TECHNICAL DATA 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS This refrigerator is equipped with an Automatic Energy Selector AES which controls its operation and energy supply The system selects the available energy source
11. the pin and mount it on the opposite side hinge Unscrew the travel catch and mount it on the opposite side Fit the door on the pin and reassemble the pin with washers and bushes in its new place Check that the door closes properly and seals all round INSTALLATION BUILDING IN The refrigerator is intended for installation in a caravan or motorhome and the description relates to this application 10 The refrigerator must not be exposed to radiated heat from hot objects e g below a cooker without proper heat shiel ding Excessive heat irradiation impairs performance and leads to increased energy consumption For this reason the refrige rator 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 dispersion of heat and com bustion 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 open This would reduce the ventilation air flow to the cooling unit and reduce refrigeration performance The enclosure The refrigerator must be installed in an enclosure the dimensions of which 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 fridge Battens should be
12. to a properly earthed plug and socket outlet The socket outlet should be fitted in the caravan in a position readily accessi ble 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 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW z EARTH L BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug in the United Kingdom 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 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 In the United Kingdom the plug or circuit to the refrigerator must be fitted with a fuse not greater than 5 amps If a 13 amp B S 1363 fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 3 amp fuse In other countries the fuse rating will depend upon the voltage and local practice 230 V Supplies Check that the voltage stated on the data plate is the same as the mains voltage in use 230 V
13. 4 Electrolux MANUAL C 40 110 821 2647 12 HM 4185 HM 4215 HM 4235 HM 4265 RM 4275 HM 4285 Deutsch English Francais Italiano Espa ol Seite page page pagina pagina 1 7 14 20 26 Svenska Dansk Norsk Nederlands Suomi Ce CARAVAN RM 4365 RM 4405 RM 5215 RM 5275 RM 5405 sida 32 side 38 side 44 pag 90 SIVU 57 T B 8 97 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATORS INTRODUCTION 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 carefully 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 building in to leisure vehicles such as caravans or motorhomes The appliance is certified according to the EU Gas Directive 90 396 EEC This refrigerator comes with an Automatic Energy Selector which controls operation and energy supply To put the refrigerator in operation just trip the main switch AES manages the rest 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
14. ame type of grilles without an integrated flue outlet should be installed at the upper as well as at the lower vent opening The angled T piece for the flue tube when delivered should not be used in this case The top of the enclosure above the flue tube I fig 7a b should be covered with aluminum sheet metal as indicated in B to facilitate the heat dispersion In fig 7 the letters have the following meaning A Frame R 1640 for the grilles B Aluminum cladding C Condenser of cooling unit D Vent grill A 1620 E Sealing profile optional extra Width 525 mm part nr 295 1147 00 486 mm 295 1147 10 E Refrigerator rear wall G Wooden batten 10 x 20 mm see also fig 5 H Height of the enclosure see TECHNICAL DATA l Flue tube K T piece lazy tee 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 11 The gas installation should only be carried out by an autho rized gas fitter It is recommended that the gas pipe feeding the refrigerator is so arranged that it is possible to turn off the supply 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 CONNECTIONS MUST NOT BE USED W
15. e do not approve 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 con nection 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 on the right hand side of the gas control valve by means of a suitable threaded compression coupling In making the connection to the refrigerator a gas cock of an approved type for use on LPG must be incorporated 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 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The electrical installation must be carried out in a proper and durable manner taking into account all relevant regula tions and codes of practice For mains voltage operation it is important that the circuit to and in the caravan is effec tively earthed ALL MAINS VOLTAGE WIRING IN THE CARAVAN MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT LEE REGULATIONS INCLUDING THE USE OF AN OUTLET AND COUPLER TO BS4343 CEE17 For connection to a 230 V electricity supply the refrigerator has a 3 core mains lead which is intended for connection
16. gerator where it evaporates 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 bicar bonate 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 refrigera tor as they may damage the surfaces and leave a strong odour The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean now and again using a damp cloth and a small quantity of deter gent But not the door gasket which should only be cleaned 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 re frigerator is switched off when doing this TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time 1 Set the switch A fig 3 to OFF 2 Shut off any on board valve in the gas line to the refrige rator 3 Empty the refrigerator Defrost and clean it as described earlier Leave the doors of the refrigerator and the f
17. he starting of gas mode e g when stopping at a filling station Nevertheless it is not allowed to have a naked flame at a gas filling station If you are not sure that your stop is shorter than 15 min you are advised to switch off the main switch A fig 3 when stopping at a filling station Undervoltage operation The AES system is designed to guarantee the maximum cooling efficiency under any circumstances Therefore the system monitores continously the voltage level while being in either 12 V DC or 230 V AC mode If the voltage is too low the system switches to Gas mode shown by the yellow LED E in fig 3 The system stays in Gas mode until the electrial supply voltage has recovered to the normal level WINTER OPERATION Please check that the ventilation grilles or the flue outlet are not blocked by snow leaves etc ELECTROLUX ventilation grilles A 1620 fig 2 can be fitted with winter covers model WA 120 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 REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE The position number refers to fig 3 It will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach normal operating temperature So we suggest you start it well in advance of a trip
18. installed at the enclosure and fitted with sealing strips as shown in fig 5 Other suggestions for a sealed installation are shown in a folder which can be obtained from Electrolux 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 Four fasteners are fitted in plastic bushings in the side walls of the fridge fig 8 They are used for securing the refrigera tor in the enclosure The side walls of the enclosure and or any wooden braces installed to hold the refrigerator must be dimensioned 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 bushings in the lining of the refrigerator into the walls of the enclosure There must not be more than 3 mm of clearance between 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 The refrigeration unit is ventilated via two openings in the wall of the caravan see fig 6 Fresh air enters through the
19. rozen food compartment ajar Use the travel catch to hold in this position 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 WA 120 fig 2 onto the vent grills IF THE FRIDGE FAILS TO WORK Check the following points before calling a service technician 1 that the green AES LED goes on when the switch A is set to ON 12 V must be available 2 when mains are connected but the fridge stays in gas oeration Is the refrigerator correctly connected and is the fuse intact 3 in transit if the fridge does not operate in DC mode Is the alternator D connection made correctly 4 if the AES LED flashes red see chapter Gas Trouble Shooting If the refrigerator is not cold enough it may be because 1 The ventilation is inadequate owing to reduced area of the ventilation passages partial blockage of grilles from wire mesh etc 2 The evaporator is frosted up The temperature control setting is incorrect 4 The gas pressure is incorrect check the pressure regu lator at the gas container CO 5 The ambient temperature is too high 6 To 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 The sealed cooling system must not be opened since it is under high pressure GUARANTEE AND SERVICE
20. th This period of time may vary however and it is important to follow the instructions on the individual packets ICE MAKING It is practical to make ice during the night then the refrige rator is less demanded and the cooling unit has more reser ves Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drinking water and place it on the freezer shelf To speed up the ice making one can spill one or two spoonfuls of water on the freezer shelf to improve the con tact to the ice tray If you have more than one ice tray it is a good idea to make ice in advance and save the frozen trays in the frozen food compartment DEFROSTING Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating surfaces It must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts as an insulator and adversely affects refrigerator performance Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when it gets about 3 mm thick defrost the refrigerator To defrost the fridge turn it off and remove the ice tray and all food items Warning normally the temperature of items of fozen foods would rise unduly during defrosting and so they should be consumed within 24 h or discarded Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of heating appliance as this might damage the plastic surfa ces of the refrigerator Neither should any sharp objects be used to scrape off the ice The defrost water runs from a collector channel to a receptacle at the rear of the refri
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