Dometic RF60 Operating instructions
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1. repeat the ignition process after 1 minute 7 After sufficient cooling approximately 5 hours the thermostat position can be set to a lower temperature Middle position The thermostat will now automatically regulate the set temperature 12 Shutting down gas operation Fig 2 6 7 Close gas cylinder or pressure regulating valve Energy selector switch A should be in position 0 13 Food and drink storage Foodstuffs and drinks should always be stored sealed in the unit Thus changes in taste and smell are avoided Food and drink should be so placed in the cooler so as to allow air to circulate freely Do not place hot food or drinks in the cooler Under no circumstances should inflammable liquids and or gases be stored in the cooler Explosion hazard 14 Defrosting and measures for prolonged periods of disuse A build up of too much ice on the evaporator hinders cooling of the unit and thus reduces effectiveness Therefore it is recommended to defrost the mobile cooler as soon as an approximately 5mm thick layer of ice has formed This is done by turning off the unit and removing any food or drink therin Never use heated appliances heaters etc to speed up the defrosting process If necessary a cloth dipped in warm water can be placed on the unit to help the defrosting process After defrosting clean up the defrosted water with a clean cloth and clean the cooler containers as described in chapter 4 Sho2. D Dometic Type A30 100C Model RF60 Operating instructions O 207 5912 05 C 0402 Figure 1 A Energy selector switch D Manual ignition button B Flame indicator galvanometer E Door lock C Thermostat Gas electric Note The refrigerator is equipped to operate mains power DC or liquid gas The desired power option is selected by means of energy selector switch A Energy selector switch A has four settings AC mains power DC 12V Gas liquid gas O Off Figure 2 Dear customer please read the instruction book and all additional information before using the appliance It is most important that they should be retained with the appliance for future reference 1 Warnings and directions These warnings are provided in the interest of safety You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance e If you smell gas Close the locking tap of the gas supply and the valve on the cylinder Open the windows and leave the room Do not switch on anything electrical Extinguish naked flames e A
3. and electronic equipment It is not permitted that this product be disposed of by way of the normal household refuse collection system Dometic refrigerators bear this symbol on the specifications plate data plate to be found inside of the refrigerator 21 Technical Data Gas operation butane propane Rated thermal loading 151 W 133 W Min thermal loading 143 W 85 W Connected load gas 11 g h 9 5 g h Connection pressure 28 30 37 mbar Categorie la Climat class N Electric operation 220V 240V mains 50 Hz 110W 12V car battery 110W Capacity 61 Ltr Refrigerant 357g H20 168g NH3 The refrigeration cycle has been checked for leaks 22 Environmental protection information The appliance does not contain any CFCs HCFCs Ammonia natural hydrogen and nitrogen compound is used as a refrigerating agent in the refrigeration unit The ozone friendly cyclopentane is activated as a motive agent for the PU foam insulation Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection less than 2 weight of the coolant This appliance complies with the following EEC directives LVD Directive 2006 95 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Gas Directive 90 396 EEC CE Directive 93 68 EEC RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC 13 88 x eo SL ZL 8002 a eueBunH 990 Aq pelulid
4. 3 Energy selector switch A should be in position AC Turn electric gas thermostat knob C clockwise to position MAX Only after approximately 1 hour will the unit become noticably cool frost on evaporator The temperature can be regulated using the electric gas thermostat knob 0 off the symbol shows increasing degrees of coolness After sufficient cooling approximately 5 hours the thermostat position can be set to a lower temperature Middle position The thermostat will now automatically regulate the set temperature The devices fulfill the cooling performance requirements of the Climatic Class N acc to EN ISO 7371 in the temperature range of 16 C to 32 C ambient temperature max position Figure 3 middle position To turn off Fig 3 Energy selector switch A should be in position 0 The appliance is now fully switched off Turn thermostat knob C anticlockwise to position 0 7 DC operation 12V DC voltage appliances are shipped with bare wire ends The wire ends must be connected to a terminal block which is connected to the vehicle battery via a 15A fuse A safety fuse must be installed in the electricity supply between battery and refrigerator in a duct max cable lengths Cable cross section 12 V 2 5 mm until 2 5m 4 0 mm until 40m 6 0 mm until 6 0 m It is necessary to consider the polarity when connecting the unit Check that the battery voltage and l
5. advertently disturbed Before attempting to light the burner every time after connection turn on the gas at the bottle and check the gas connections for leaks by applying a soap and water solution over them and watching for bubbles which would indicate a leak After testing dry off traces of detergent For your safety Do not check for leaks with a naked flame Do not smoke while checking for leaks 10 Gas equipment Fig 1 This consists of a gas electric thermostat knob C with built in safety pilot a burner with igniter plug and a piezo gas igniter D and a flame indicator galvanometer B If for any reason the gas flame extinguishes the ignition control is working automatically and shuts off gas supply 11 Igniting the gas burner Fig 5 1 Energy selector switch A should be in position Gas 2 Open gas cylinder or pressure regulating valve 8 max position Figure 5 middle position 3 Turn thermostat knob C to the MAX position press and hold down 4 After approximately 10 seconds press knob D several times This could take longer than 10 seconds if the unit has been out of operation for a prolonged period or after replacing the gas cylinder Cause air in the pipes 5 After ignition hold down knob C for a further 20 30 seconds before releasing The flame can be controlled by flame indicator B The needle of the galvanometer passes over into the green section 6 Should no ignition occur
6. for a pressure regulator 9 Connection of gas supply The following instructions refer in the main to coolers manufactured for the United Kingdom For other countries please refer to your supplier Always connect in the following sequence GAS BOTTLE PRESSURE REGULATOR APPLIANCE To connect the appliance to the pressure regulator an APPROVED FLEXIBLE GAS TUBE must be used This must not be longer than 1 5 m and should have an inside dimension of 8 mm The flexible gas tube must not be twisted The pressure regulator must be compatible for Butan 28mbar or for Propane 37mbar To connect the pressure regulator to the gas bottle the valve of gas bottle must be closed After connecting the pressure regulator to the bottle by screwing connect the two ends of the tubing to the nipples and secure them with the two hose clipse When fitting the connection to the gas inlet of the appliance hold counterpart to avoid straining and possibly damaging The gas bottle must only be used in an upright position and particular care must be taken every time the appliance is connected to the gas bottle to ensure that there are no leaks that the gas pipe rubber hose is not under tension or kinked and that it is not in contact with hot surfaces must be regularly changed if it is determinated in the standard of your country The connection pipe and gas bottle should always be located in positions where they will not be tripped over or otherwise in
7. hich can be opened or a door to the outside or out of doors Outdoor use includes tents awnings which are well ventilated throughout unit operation and flat garden terraces There are no restrictions on electrical operation Site of operation must be protected from rain and other water sources 3 Storage of gas cylinders Liquid gas cylinders should never be stored in unventilated areas or below ground funnel shaped holes Avoid direct sunlight The gas cylinder should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 50 C 4 Installation To be installed horizontally on a smooth firm or any other appropriate surface If necessary adjust align using a spirit level or a water filled vessel There should be a distance of at least 10cm between the back of the unit and any other object wall Avoid placing unit in direct sunlight and next to other sources of heat Ventilating ducts of the refrigerator should be kept clear of all obstructions to ensure a good air circulation This will result in a good energy saving cooling system 5 Cleaning Before initial use and after defrosting or before prolonged periods of disuse clean the unit containers and door with luke warm water and if necessary washing up liquid Warning do not inadvertently press or force the opened door past its stop point this could cause the hinges to break Never use scouring or corrosive agents to clean the unit Wipe cleaned surfaces dry with a soft c
8. ine voltage data correspond to the type plate on the inside of the unit If no batteries are used independently of the vehicle the mobile cooler should not be operational when the vehicle is in motion since the battery can discharge to the extent that the vehicle engine cannot restart when the vehicle is at a standstill Recommendation before journey pre cool the unit using AC operation To turn on Fig 4 Figure 4 Energy selector switch A should be in position DC When using battery operation the cooling performance is not thermostatically regulated i e knob C is ineffective When knob C is ineffective or if the temperature is unnecessarily too low Turn off unit Energy selector switch A should be in position 0 8 Liquid gas operation The unit must not be connected to town or natural gas pipelines It is only suitable for use with propane butane gas e g Calor Gas Camping Gaz Caravangas etc The refrigerator is equipped for a specific gas pressure corresponding to the standard pressure of the country in which it is sold The rating plate states the pressure which is correct It is important that a non adjustable pressure regulator is used to reduce the pressure in the gas cylinder to the operating pressure specified on the rating plate no other pressure may be used Needle valve operated gas control taps are NOT suitable for use with this appliance and must not be used as a substitute
9. loth 6 AC operation Check that the supply voltage and line voltage data correspond to the type plate in the unit The following instructions refer in the main to coolers manufactured for the United Kingdom The mains lead of your refrigerator is fitted with a non rewirable moulded on 13 amp plug containing a 3 amp luse It is a regular earthed plug for connection to a regular earthed socket Due to the difference in the plugs used an adapter will be necessary for other countries If the fuse requires replacing at any time the fuse cover carrier should be removed using a small screwdriver to lever it out The old fuse should be replaced by a 3 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse and the fuse cover carrier must be refitted before the plug is used again If the fuse cover carrier is lost a replacement can be obtained from the service shops The fuse cover carrier must be of the same colour as that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug In no circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover carrier fitted If the plug supplied on the mains lead is not suitable for the socket in your home it should be cut off and disposed of safely or destroyed to avoid any possible shock hazard resulting from the plug being inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house A suitable replacement plug should then be fitted as given below General guide to fitting any plug Ensure the lengths of wire inside the plug are
10. ny electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician e lt is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way e The absorption refrigerator is designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs and drinks only e There are working parts in this product which heat up Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss refer to relevant instructions for unit installation under point 4 e Before defrosting cleaning or maintenance work is carried out be sure to switch off the appliance and unplug it Shut down gas operation e Manufacturers food storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions for food and drink storage under point 13 e Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning This product should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used e Never open the cooling unit it is under high pressure 2 Area of use The unit may not be installed in motor vehicles and boats when using the gas operation method Operation using liquid gas is permitted only in well ventilated rooms which have a capacity length x width x height of at least 20m3 and have a window w
11. prepared correctly Connections should be firmly made after all conductor strands are entered into the terminal posts When preparing the cable ends take care not to damage the outer sheath or the insulation surrounding the inner conductors Tighten all screws Replace the top cover of the plug and secure Other versions Your refrigerator has a 3 wire mains lead which is intended for connection to a 3 pin plug and a properly earthed socket outlet IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifiying 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 The wire which is CORDICLAMR 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 Ifa 13 amps B S 1363 fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 3 amp fuse In other cases the circuit to which the refrigerator is connected should be fitted with a 5 amp fuse To turn on Fig
12. till not fuction correctly repeat the process several times 18 Maintenance Changing the gas filter the cellulose gas filter is situated at the back in the gas connection piece When it becomes necessary to replace the gas filter remove the filter from the duct and replace it with a new one Any other maintenance and repair works especially those relating to the cooling aggregate and the gas burner system may only be undertaken by authorized customer service points 19 After sales service Warranty arrangements are in accordance with EC Directive 44 19999 CE and the normal conditions applicable in the country concerned For warranty or other servicing such as spare parts please contact our Dometic Service Network The warranty does not cover any damage due to improper use The warranty does not cover any modifications to the appliance or the use of non original Dometic spare parts 11 The warranty does not apply if the installing and operating instructions are not adhered to When contacting Dometic Service Network please state the model product number and serial number You will find this information on the data plate inside of the refrigerator Should a problem arise with the unit please check the following before contacting customer service is the unit suitably placed and is it well ventilated is the unit placed on a flat surface does the socket supply current is the connecting cable damaged in any
13. uld the unit be out of operation for a prolonged period turn off unit and remove contents After defrosting the cooler should be cleaned carefully and dried To avoid any unpleasant smells forming in the cooler the lid should be left slightly open 15 Door locking During transport the door lock E so that the door is kept in a closed and safe position Closed Park position vent position 16 Reversing the door hang The direction the door opens can be transfered from one side to the other by carrying out the following steps 1 Disconnect at the mains 2 Remove the door lock E 3 Remove the hinge bolt from the upper door hinge by screwing it off using a screwdriver 4 Detach the door 5 Lay the refrigerator down carefully on its back 6 Remove the hinge bolt from the lower door hinge by screwing it off using a wrench nr 11 7 Screw the removed lower hinge bolt into the opposite side lower door hinge 8 Position the door on the opposite side hinge bolt 9 Place the appliance on its feet and screw the removed upper hinge bolt into the opposite side upper door hinge 10 Mount the door lock on the opposite side upper door hinge 17 Measures after prolonged periods of disuse Should the refrigerator not function correctly after being switched on place the unit upside down WITHOUT ANY CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY After a few minutes return the refrigerator to its correct position and switch on again Should the unit s
14. way is there a loose connection has the plug been properly plugged into the socket has the thermostat been correctly adjusted in the case of gas operation has the thermostat knob regulator been pressed down long enough has the energy selector switch knob been turned to the correct position is the gas cylinder or pressure regulating valve open does the liquid gas cylinder still contain gas If no liquid movement is evident on shaking the cylinder then the gas cylinder is empty have warm foodstuffs been stored in the cooler was a too large a quantity of food or drink stored at any one time Food and drink should be so stored as to allow free air circulation Do not use paper or plastic plates Always keep containers for liquids sealed When contacting our customer service department please indicate the unit type product number serial number and type of defect We accept responsibility for the perfect condition of the unit the guarantee being in accordance with our garantee conditions 20 Recycling After unpacking the appliance the packing materials should be delivered to a local collection site At the end of its useful lifetime the appliance should be delivered to a specialised collection and reprocessing firm which reclaims the usable materials The rest is properly destroyed Appliances bearing this symbol must be deposited at the designated local reception point for the disposal of electrical
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