Origo 2500 - Cooker DOMETIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Origo 2500 DOMETIC

Alcohol and alcohol/electric stoves

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Please read this manual carefully before installing and starting up the

device, and store it in a safe place. If the device is passed on to another

person, this manual must also be handed over with it.

Safety instruction: failure to observe this instruction can cause

material damage or personal injury.

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause

material damage and impair the function of the device.

Safety instruction relating to a danger from an electrical current or

voltage. Failure to observe this instruction can cause material

damage or personal injury and impair the function of the device.

Supplementary information for operating the device.

➤ Action: This symbol indicates that action is required on your part. The

required action is described step-by-step.

✓ This symbol describes the result of an action.

fig. 1 5, page 3: This refers to an element in an illustration. In this case,

item 5 in figure 1 on page 3.

Please observe the following safety instructions.

2 General safety instructions

The manufacturer will not be held liable for claims for damage resulting from

z Faulty assembly or connection

z Damage to the appliance resulting from mechanical influences and

z Alterations to the device without express permission from the manu-

z Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual

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Please observe the following basic safety information when using electrical

devices to protect against:

z Use denatured alcohol only. Do not use other fuels such as

gasoline, diesel, methanol, propane or charcoal lighter.

z Danger of asphyxiation!

Before starting the device, ensure that the area is sufficiently

z Place a class A fire extinguisher (for alcohol fires) in reaching

Ensure the fire extinguisher is regularly checked by qualified

z Persons whose physical, sensory or mental capacities prevent

them from using this device safely should not operate it without

the supervision of a responsible adult.

z Electric devices are not toys

Keep electrical appliances out of reach of children or infirm per-

sons. Do not let them use the appliances without supervision.

z Use the stove only as intended.

Dometic ORIGO alcohol/electric stoves 2500 and 4300 only

z Place a class B-1 fire extinguisher (for electric fires) in reaching

Ensure the fire extinguisher is regularly checked by qualified

z Always disconnect the power supply when working on the

z Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by quali-

fied personnel who are familiar with the risks involved and the

relevant regulations.

z Inform yourself how to power-off the circuit breaker or the fuse

in the event of an emergency.

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z Keep inflammable substances apart from heating and cooking

devices and other light and heat sources.

z Store alcohol in suitable containers only and in sufficient

distance from the stove.

z Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames where the alcohol is

stored or filled-in.

z Never fill the canisters while still in the stove. Never pour fuel

through the burner openings in top of the stove (fig. 1, page 2).

z Overfilling, spilt alcohol and hot objects can cause severe

z Denatured alcohol burns with almost invisible flame, so great

damage can arise before you notice the danger.

z Mop up any spilt alcohol immediately to prevent uncontrollable

z Do not smoke when handling alcohol or when operating the

z Fill the canister to the maximum capacity only. Alcohol expands

in the canister when heated. Overfilled alcohol can cause un-

controllable burning inside the stove.

2.3 Operating the device safely

z Use long matches or long lighters to light the burner.

Quickly remove your hand as soon as the burner ignites.

z Wear proper clothing when operating the stove.

Do not wear hanging garments which can catch fire.

z Let the stove cool down to ambient temperature before you

touch it with bare hands.

z Keep the area surrounding the stove and interior parts free of

grease, fat, alcoholic substances, plastic or inflammable cloths

(for instance curtains, towels, kitchen utensils).

z Use only pots and pans with a maximum diameter of 23 cm.

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z When cooking ensure that pans and pots are securely in posi-

tion. Recommended is the use of pot holders (fig. 2 2, page 2,

z Be careful when heating grease or oil. Grease and oil catch fire

when exposed to great heat.

z Use only dry pot cloths to prevent the formation of steam. Do not

use towels or the like instead of pot cloths as these can catch

z Never leave the stove unattended when cooking. Pots boiling

over can cause smoke and fires.

z Move the burner control (fig. 2 1, page 2) to the off position

before removing the pot.

z Do not use the stove to heat the environment.

z Dometic Origo 2500 and 4300 only: Never use alcohol and

electrical burners simultaneously to prevent overheating which

can destroy the heating element.

z Dometic Origo 2500 and 4300 only: Operating electrical

burners at a high setting without a filled pot can damage the

Description Item no.

The Dometic ORIGO stoves are designed for use in vehicles or boats.

6 Technical description

The stove is made of stainless steel and uses the absorption principle. The

canister has a capacity of 1.2 l. Denatured alcohol is used as fuel.

Alcohol is absorbed into a non-flammable material in the canister. They are

not equipped with fuel valve or fuel lines, which can develop leaks, or with

other such components requiring regular service.

The Dometic ORIGO alcohol/electric stoves 2500 and 4300 are equipped

with a 230 V heating element. They can alternatively be operated with

6.2 Specifications for the device variants

Various stove versions are available.

z 2000 and 2500: single-burner unit

z 4100 and 4300: double-burner unit

z 2500 and 4300: additional heating element for alternative operation at the

To define your device see the item number on the type plate.

Operating elements for operation with denatured alcohol (fig. 2,

Operating elements for operation at 230 V mains (fig. 3, page 2)

(Dometic ORIGO 2500 and 4300)

1 Control, continuously adjustable

– Control set fully to right: burner closed

– Control set fully to left: burner open

2 Pot holder (accessory)

1 Power setting LEDs

2 + Increase the heating element’s power setting

In combination with the button

“ ”: Switch on heating

3 – Decrease the heating element’s power setting

4 Switch on heating element, when button “+” is pressed within

5 0 Switch off heating element

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7 Mounting the stove

You can fit the stove into the countertop of your kitchen.

7.1 Selecting the installation location

When selecting the installation location, observe the following instructions:

z Select a well-ventilated location for the device.

z Avoid draft at the installation location.

If you fit the stove in an open cockpit or other open areas mount an

additional wind protection.

z Do not operate the device in spaces where danger of explosion is

7.2 Installing the stove

Caution – Danger of damaging the device!

Before drilling any holes, make sure that no electrical cables or oth-

er parts of the vehicle can be damaged by drilling, sawing and filing.

➤ Cut a rectangular hole into the countertop (dimensions see following

➤ Open the top and remove the canisters.

➤ Place the stove in the middle of the cutout.

➤ Mark the drill holes.

Use the drill holes at the rim of the stove as template.

➤ Pre-drill the holes into the countertop where marked.

➤ Fasten the stove by screwing flat head screws through each drill hole at

➤ Place a class B-1 fire extinguisher in reaching distance.

Model Dimensions in mm

7.3 Connecting the stove electrically

(Dometic ORIGO 2500 and 4300 only)

Caution! Danger of injury!

The stove may only be connected by a qualified specialist.

The following information is intended for technicians who are

familiar with the guidelines and safety precautions to be applied.

Observe the following safety instructions for the electrical connections:

z Caution, risk of short circuit!

Always use sockets which are grounded and secured by

residual current circuit breakers.

z If you have to feed cables through metal walls or other walls with

sharp edges, use ducts or tubes to prevent damage.

z Do not lay cables which are loose or bent next to electrically

conductive material (metal).

z Fasten the cables securely.

z Do not pull on the cables.

z Lay the cables so that they cannot be tripped over or damaged.

➤ Connect the stove to the mains according to the label on the device. The

black L1 wire is the ungrounded conductor.

➤ Secure the cable with a clamp.

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8.1 Filling-in denatured alcohol

Caution! Danger of injury!

Never pour fuel through the burner openings in top of the stove

Overfilling, spilt alcohol and hot objects can cause severe burns.

➤ Ensure all burners are turned off:

– operation with denatured alcohol: slide the control fully to right

– operation at the 230 v mains (2500 and 4300 only): switch heating

➤ Ensure the stove is cooled down to room temperature.

➤ If applicable, remove the cutting board or lift the glass lid (both

➤ Pull the latch forward (fig. 4, page 3) and lift the stovetop.

➤ Check canister opening ensuring there’s neither fire nor glow.

➤ Take out the canister.

➤ Hold the canister tilted down (fig. 5, page 3).

➤ Fill the denatured alcohol through the wire mesh into the opening of the

The maximum capacity per canister must not exceed 1.2 l.

➤ Check the fuel level by tilting the canister vertically (fig. 6, page 3).

Keep it in this position for 20 s, to make sure it's not overfilled. In addi-

tion, in the case of accidental overfilling you can get rid of the surplus

✓ The maximum fuel level is reached when the fuel is visible at the bottom

The stove will operate even if the canister isn’t filled with the

➤ Wipe possible spilt alcohol off the outside of the canister.

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➤ Close the stovetop and secure it with the latch.

8.2 Lighting the stove

Caution! Danger of injury!

Use long matches or long lighters to light the burner.

Quickly remove your hand as soon as the burner ignites.

➤ Slide the control fully to left.

✓ The burner is open.

➤ Light the stove by placing a long match or a long lighter to the burner

opening (fig. 7, page 4).

➤ Adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pot.

➤ Choose the desired power setting via control.

If the stove hasn’t cooled down from previous use, the burner may

ignite but immediately extinguish. In this case blow air into the

burner opening to dissipate vapour.

Afterwards light the stove as described above.

8.3 Extinguish the flame

➤ Slide the control fully to right.

✓ The burned is closed.

➤ Wait about five seconds.

➤ Slide the control fully to left to make sure the flame is extinguished.

✓ The burner is open.

➤ Slide the control fully to right.

✓ The burner is closed.

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8.4 Using the heating element

Never use alcohol and electrical burners simultaneously to prevent

overheating which can destroy the heating element.

➤ If applicable, remove the cutting board or lift the glass lid (both

For your safety the stove will switch off the mains when you replace

the cutting board or close the glass lid (both accessory).

➤ To switch on the heating element push the button

➤ Choose the desired power setting via the buttons “+” and “–”.

The power is regulated in five steps and indicated by the LEDs (see table

Pushing the buttons will change the power setting by one step, holding

down the buttons will change the power setting by more than one step.

➤ To switch off the heating element push the button “0” symbol.

➤ Let the stove cool down to room temperature, before you place the cutting

board or close the glass lid (both accessory).

LED (fig. 3 1, page 2) Power setting

No LED glows heating element is off

LED 1 and LED 2 glow 40 %

LED 2 and LED 3 glow 80 %

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8.5 Covering the canister with a gasket

To prevent the evaporation of denatured alcohol the burners are covered

with rubber gaskets, when the stove is not to be used for a long period.

➤ Ensure the stove is cooled down to room temperature.

➤ If applicable, remove the cutting board or lift the glass lid (both

➤ Pull the latch forward (fig. 4, page 3) and lift the stovetop.

➤ Place the gasket over the canister opening.

➤ Close the stovetop and secure it with the latch.

Remove the gaskets before using the stove.

9 Cleaning and maintaining the stove

Do not use any sharp or hard objects for cleaning since they may

➤ Remove the grate from the stovetop. Therefore slide the retainer off the

hole and lift the grate (fig. 8, page 4).

➤ Clean the stovetop. In particular remove carefully sticky grease and oil.

➤ 2500 and 4300 only: Lift the heating element until you feel a resistance.

Clean the stove underneath the heating element.

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The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please

contact the manufacturer's branch in your country (see the back of the

instruction manual for the addresses) or your retailer.

For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following docu-

ments when you send in the device:

z A copy of the receipt with purchasing date

z A reason for the claim or description of the fault

➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins

M If you wish to finally dispose of the device, ask your local recycling

centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in

accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.

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Variations, technical improvements and delivery options reserved.

Item no.: 958140801 958141711

Number of burners: 1

Burning duration: approx. 4.5 h

Power of burner: 2000 W Power of heating element: – 1150 W Cooking time for 1 l water: 10 min

Canister capacity: 1.2 l

Dimensions (L x W x H): 396 x 377 x 150 mm

Item no.: 958141401 958143411

Number of burners: 2

Burning duration: approx. 4.5 h

Power of burner: 2000 W Power of heating element: – 1150 W/element

Cooking time for 1 l water: 10 min

6 Description technique

✓ De pit is geopend.

✓ De pit is geopend.

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