RM 8401 - Fridge DOMETIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RM 8401 DOMETIC

English RM 8400 RM 8401 RM 8405 RM 8500 RM 8501 RM 8505 RM 8550 RM 8551 RM 8555 RMS 8400 RMS 8401 RMS 8405 RMS 8460 RMS 8461 RMS 8465 RMS 8500 RMS 8501 RMS 8505 RMS 8550 RMS 8551 RMS 8555 RML 8550 RML 8551 RML 8555 RMSL 8500 RMSL 8501 RMSL 8505 Operating instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles N 4 MBA 12/2014Type C40 / 11010 R - 047358 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 12 For your safety WARNING! 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 are supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervi- sed to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user main- tenance shall not be made by children. WARNING! Never use an unshielded flame to check gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage! There is a danger of fire or explosion. DANGER ! Operating the appliance with gas is not permitted n at petrol stations n on ferry boats, and on board motor rail trains n while transporting the caravan/motor- home by a transporter or breakdown vehicle. There is the danger of fire! Switch off the appliance. It is imperative that the operating pressu- re of the pressure reducer on the gas system corresponds to the data specified on the rating plate of the refrigerator. If the values are different, the appliance can be damaged and a dangerous situati- on can be produced. 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. Leave the living area immediately if you smell ammonia. Switch off the appliance before leaving. Never open the absorber cooling unit! It is under high pressure. There is a danger of injury! 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. 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 23 CAUTION! WARNING! The refrigerator unit becomes very hot during operation. Protect yourself against contact with high temperature parts when ventilation grilles are removed. If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by the Customer Service at Dometic, or by respectively qualified personnel, in order to prevent any hazards. As a basic rule, shut and lock the refrige- rator before you start your journey! CAUTION! Changing the batteries : n Remove discharged batteries. n Replace the batteries completely. n Do not mix different types of batteries. n Observe the correct polarity ! n Do not connect non-rechargeable bat- teries to a charger. n Remove rechargeable batteries from the battery compartment before char- ging. n Avoid short circuits on the contacts in the battery compartment! n Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if the refrigerator will not be used for a long time. Operation with 230V~ : This option should only be selected where the supply voltage of the connection for power supply corresponds to the value specified on the data plate. Any difference in values may result in damage the appliance. Defrosting: The layer of ice must never be removed forcibly, nor may defrosting be accelera- ted using a heat source! Vehicle cleaning: Do not use any water high-pressure cleaner for vehicle cleaning in the area of the ventilation grille. Protect children: 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. Making ice cubes: Only use drinking water! 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 34

You have made an excellent 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.

The information, texts and illustrations in these instructions are copyright protected and are subject to industrial property rights. No part of these instructions may be reprodu- ced, copied or utilised in any other way wit- hout written authorisation by Dometic GmbH, Siegen.

1.3 Copyright protection

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.

1.2 Guide to these operating

1.4 Explanation of symbols

used in this manual Warning notices are identified 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. Warning notices DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. DANGER! WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury WARNING! WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious 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. CAUTION! 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 67 General Information 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.

Warranty arrangements are in accordance with EC Directive 44/1999/CE and the normal conditions applicable for the country concer- ned. Please contact your dealer in the event of a warranty claim. 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 installation and operating instructions are not adhered to and no liability shall be entertained.

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.

1.6 Limitation of liability

Dometic will assume no liability for damage in the case of : n non-observation of the operating instructi- ons n application not in accordance with the regulations or provisions n use of non-original spare parts n modifications and interferences to the appliance Find your authorised customer service centre by calling the phone number indicated in the EuroService Network book, EuroService Network - which accompanies every refrige- rator. You can also obtain the address informa- tion of the nearest customer service from www.dometic.com. When contacting Dometic Customer Services, please state the model, product number and serial number together with the MLC code, if applicable. You will find this information on the rating plate inside the refrigerator. We recommend that you note this data in the field provided on the front page of this operation manual.

1.7 Customer services

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. 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 78 General

1.10 Declaration of conformity

n At an average ambient temperature of 25°C, it is sufficient to operate the refrigera- tor at middle thermostat setting. n Where possible, always store precooled products. n Do not expose the refrigerator to direct sunlight or any other heat source (e.g. hea- ter). n Ensure that air circulation of the refrigerati- on unit is not obstructed. n Arrange the shelves evenly in the refrigera- tor (in the cooling compartment) in order to achieve the most efficient use of energy.

1.9.2 Energy-saving-tips

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. 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.

n Do not overfill the storage grids and com- partments to prevent obstructing the inter- nal air circulation. n Maintain a clearance of approx. 10 mm bet- ween chilled products and post-evaporator ("cooling fins"). n Defrosting at regular intervals saves energy (see section Defrosting

n Open the refrigerator door only for a short period of time when removing products. n Run the refrigerator for about 12 hours before filling it. The current Declaration of Conformity can also be requested directly from Dometic GmbH, Siegen.

The refrigerator is not suitable for the proper storage of medication. Please observe in addition the instructions in the medication package inserts. WARNING! 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.

2.1 Application according to

2.3 Protection of children when

disposing of the equipment When disposing of the refrigerator, detach all refrigerator doors and leave the storage racks in the refrigerator. In this way inadvertent entrappment and suffo- cation is prevented. WARNING! 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 unprofessional procedures. WARNING! Never use an unshielded flame to check gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage! There is a danger of fire or explosion. DANGER! Never open the absorber cooling unit! It is under high pressure. There is a danger of injury! WARNING! Anyone operating the refrigerator must be familiar with the safe handling and understand the advice in these operating instructions. This appliance is not intended for use by per- sons (including children) with reduced physi- cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given 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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children. [EN 60335-2-24, 7.12]

2.2 User's responsibility

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2.5 Information on coolant

2.6 Appliances with electronics

(MES/AES) Car manufacturers often use a so-called bat- tery management system, which provides the caravan with constant voltage in trailer mode. If the car and trailer remain parked for more than 30 minutes with the engine switched off, the battery management system automatically switches off the permanent positive supply to the caravan (to prevent the battery from disch- arging). Fridges with control electronics (MES/AES) are then inoperative. Check whether your drawing vehicle is equip- ped with a battery management system. A permanent 12V power supply must be guaranteed for operation of the MES/AES fridges. It is imperative that the operating pressure of the pressure reducer on the gas system corre- sponds to the data specified on the rating plate of the refrigerator. Compare the opera- ting pressure of the rating plate with the data specified on the pressure reducing valve of the liquid gas cylinder.

2.7 Operating the refrigerator

with gas WARNING! Operating the appliance with gas is not permitted n at petrol stations n on ferry boats and on board motor rail trains n while transporting the caravan/motor- home by a transporter or breakdown vehicle. There is the danger of fire! Switch off the appliance. If you smell gas: n Open all windows and leave the room. n Do not operate any electrical equipment and prevent the use of naked flames. n Do not operate any electrical equipment and prevent the use of naked flames. n Contact authorised specialist personnel* for advice.

• authorised specialist personnelAuthorised specialist personnel are accreditedexperts who are able, by virtue of their training andknowledge, to vouch that the inspection and repairwork has been carried out properly. 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.

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 (1.8% by weight of the solvent). WARNING! n Switch off the appliance. n Open all windows and doors to ensure ventilation. n Leave the living area. n Inform the authorised Dometic custo- mer service. If you smell ammonia: 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 1011 Safety instructions The cooling unit's performance is influenced by ambient temperatures. Please select the medium setting for ambient temperatures bet- ween +15°C and +25°C (refer to Setting of cooling compartment temperature ). The unit operates within its optimum performance range. Dometic refrigerators work according to the absorption principle. For physical rea- sons, 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 cooling performance requirements of the Climatic Class SN acc. to EN/ISO 7371 in the temperature range of +10°C to +32°C ambient temperature. Cold air can restrict the performance of the unit. Install the winter covers if you disco- ver any loss of cooling performance when outdoor temperatures are low (see Operation during low outside temperatures

For ambient temperatures exceeding +32°C for a longer period of time, it is recommen- ded installing Dometic additional fan (item no. 241 2985 - 01 ). 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:

2.8 Safety instructions when

storing foodstuffs n A change in the climatic conditions such as temperature fluctuations n High temperatures inside the vehicle when it is closed and parked in direct sunlight (temperatures are possible up to 50°C) n A refrigerator built in behind a window and exposed to direct sunlight n Storing the products too soon, i.e. shortly after starting up the appliance for use n Use of the refrigerator during travel with the power supply of 12V DC n Fluctuations in the power supply at the par- king place when using the energy type 230V AC (mains voltage). schematic

interior Storing foodstuffs: n Pack raw and cooked foods separately (e.g. in containers, aluminium foil, etc.). n Only remove the outside packaging of sin- gle packs if all the necessary information, e.g. the use-by date, can also be read on the single packs. n Please observe the instructions and infor- mation regarding the use-by date on the outside packaging of the food. n Do not leave cooled goods outside the refrigerator for too long. n Place the foods with the next use-by date at the front, accordingly. n Pack away any left-over food and eat at the first opportunity. n Wash your hands before and after handling any food. n Regularly clean the inside of the refrigera- tor. Please observe section Cleaning of this instruction. 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, pre-packed foods.

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3.0 Description of model

3.1 Model identification

The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator. It contains all important details of the refrigerator. 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.

manual energy selection + manual ignition (battery igniter)

3.4 Description of refrigerator

RMx 8xx5 / AESFig. 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 bottle holders

4.3 Electrical operation

12V-voltage (on-board power supply)

4.0 Refrigerator operation

Refrigerator operation The refrigerator should only be used in 12VDC-operation while the vehicle’s engi- ne is running, otherwise the on-board- battery would be discharged within a few hours! CAUTION! n In 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. n The gas burner must be inspected and cleaned as necessary at least once a year. When using liquefied petroleum gas (tank or refill cylinders) the mainten- ance interval is reduced to half-yearly or quarterly. Keep the evidence of maintenance work carried out on your refrigerator. n Work on gas and electrical equipment shall be carried out by qualified person- nel only. It is recommended that this is carried out by an authorised customer services depart- ment. We recommend maintenance following an extended shutdown of the vehicle. Please contact our customer services. The refrigerator is equipped to operate on three power modes: n Mains voltage (230V AC) n Direct-current voltage (12V DC) n Gas (liquid gas propane/butane) Select the desired power mode by the energy selector switch (battery igniter type models) or the energy selector button (MES, AES). Appliances with automatic energy selection (AES) are additionally provided with "automa- tic mode" function. Then the AES system automatically selects the best energy source for each particular situation. n When the appliance is first put into operati- on, there may be a mild odour which will disappear after a few hours. n Park the vehicle level, particularly when starting up the refrigerator and filling with food before starting a journey. n The cooling unit is silent in operation. n The refrigerator will take several hours to reach its operating temperature in the coo- ling compartment. The freezer compart- ment should be cold about one hour after switching on the refrigerator.

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. Keep the condensation water drain channel free of deposits. 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. 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 1516 Refrigerator operation Mains power (230V) This option should only be selected where the supply voltage of the connection for power supply corresponds to the value specified on the data plate. Any difference in values may result in damage the appliance. CAUTION!

4.4 Gas operation (liquid gas)

n The refrigerator must be operated using liquid gas (propane, butane) (no natural gas or town gas). n When using LPG gas, please consider that the burner needs cleaning at shorter inter- vals due to the gas combustion method (2 - 3 times per year recommended. n In 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 regu- lations of the respective country must be observed. n For physical reasons, gas ignition faults could occur starting from an altitude above sea level of approx. 3280 ft. / 1000 m (No malfunction!) n 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. n Each refrigerator with manual ignition is equipped with an automatic flame safety valve which interrupts the gas supply auto- matically after approx. 30 seconds when the flame has extinguished. Prior to starting the refrigerator in gas mode : n Open the gas cylinder valve. n Open the shut-off valve for gas supply to the refrigerator. As a basic rule, gas operation is prohibi- ted in petrol stations! WARNING! Manual energy selection / manual ignition battery igniter (RM 8xx0) :

4.5 Explanation of operating

230V AC operation n Select "Mains voltage" by pressing button (2) n Set temperature step by pressing button (6) Switching ON/OFF n Switch ON by pressing button (1), 2s n Switch OFF by pressing button (1), > 2s 12V DC operation (vehicle’s battery) n Select "Battery voltage" by pressing button (4) n Set temperature step by pressing button (6) Gas operation n Select "Gas" by pressing button (3) n Set temperature step by pressing button (6) Manual operation n Select energy source with buttons (2,3,4) n Set temperature step by pressing button (6) Switching ON/OFF n Switch ON by pressing button (1), 2s n Switch OFF by pressing button (1), > 2s Automatic operation n Change over to "Automatic" with button (5) Automatical energy selection (if available) Sequence of priority: 1.) Solar (12V DC) 2.) 230V AC 3.) 12V DC 4.) Liquid gas n Set temperature step by pressing button (6) Automatic energy selection / automatic ignition AES (RM 8xx5) : 1 = Power ON/OFF switch = Energy selector button 230V AC = Energy selector button GAS = Energy selector button 12V DC = Selector button "AUTOMATIC" = Temperature level selection = Temperature level display = Indicator LED failure / Reset button GAS FAILURE

and keep it depressed. 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.

1. Turn the rotary selector switch (1) to positi-

2. Turn the temperature selector (2) clockwise

and push. Keep the controller button depressed. Fig. 14

Appliances with battery igniter (manual energy selection) Fig. 10Fig. 11 Switch on the appliance by turning the energy selection switch (1) clockwise to position : 12V operation. 230V operation, Refrigerator operation

4.6.3 Setting of cooling compartment

Select the desired cooling compartment temperature by tur- ning the rotary knob (2) . The scale starts with MIN position (small bar = highest tempe- rature) and climbs up to MAX position (large bar = lowest temperature). Note: The temperature levels do not relate to absolute temperature values. Fig. 15

n Please select the medium setting (A) for ambient temperatures between +15°C and +25°C. The unit operates within its opti- mum performance range. n 12V operation: The refrigerator operates without thermostatic control (continuous operation).

4.7.1 Electrical operation

Gas operation : Press button (3) : The ignition process is activated automatical- ly by means of an automatic igniter. The flame extinguishes after reaching the pre- set cooling compartment temperature and ignites again if the cooling compartment tem- perature increases again. If the flame is not lit after the first ignition attempt, the automatic igniter repeats the ignition twice (duration 30 s) at time intervals of 2 minutes. If the flame is not lit afterwards, a fault is indicated.

4.7.3 Setting of cooling compartment

temperature MES appliances (manual energy selection)

Fig. 18 Select the desired cooling compartment tem- perature by pressing button (6) . The LED display (7) of the selected temperatu- re setting is illuminated. The scale starts with MIN position at the left LED position (small bar = highest temperature) and climbs up to MAX position at the right LED position (large bar = lowest temperature). Note: The temperature levels do not relate to absolute temperature values.

AES appliances (manual + automatic energy selection)

289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 19In 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 minutes. During this period the appliance is ready for operation ("stand-by"). The tempera- ture level LEDs do not light then while all other indicators remain active. 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 switched off or switched over to another energy type. WARNING!

Refrigerator operation

4.8.5 Additional features (MES / AES)

To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 seconds. The refrigerator starts with the last selected type of energy. Automatic operation : Press button (5) : A Upon switching on, the electronics automati- cally selects one of the three possible energy types: 230V - 12V - liquid gas. The control electronics automatically ensures that the refrigerator is supplied with the optimum sour- ce of energy in each respective case. Sequence of priority: 1.) Solar (12V DC) 2.) 230V AC 3.) 12V DC 4.) Liquid gas 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. According to the sequence of priority the elec- tronics selects GAS as energy source only, if both of the electrical energy source are not available. Manual operation is possible at any time. Fig. 20

4.8.2 Automatic operation

4.8.4 Refuelling while in AES mode

4.8.3 Setting of cooling compartment

temperature see point

4.7.3 Setting of cooling compart-

n The brightness of the display reduces after a few seconds if no other buttons are pres- sed. The indicator lights again if a button is pressed. Press the button again to activate the required function. n Failures are indicated by flashing of the fai- lure indicator LED. n Should the door be kept open for too long (more than 2 minutes), an acoustic signal is initiated (pulsing whistle tone). n Should the electronic control detect any fai- lure, an acoustic signal will sound (pulsing whistle tone). At the same time the display starts flashing (please refer to section Information on failure display and trouble- shooting

289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 2021 An optional battery compartment in the elec- tronics case for internal (self-contained) power supply of the electronics is available for the model variants RM 8xx1 (appliances with elec- tronics). Refrigerator operation Fig. 21Battery compartmentFig. 22Opening battery compartment

4.9.1 Inserting / changing the batteries

presspull out Switch off the refrigerator, as described in sec- tion Shutting of the refrigerator

Fig. 23Pulling out battery compartment Protect the environment! Do not dispose of batteries in domestic waste. Take your used batteries to your dealer or acollection point. Load the battery compartment with batteries (8 x AA 1.5 V) before operating the refrigerator. Batteries are not included ! All operating modes can be selected while the on-board 12 V DC power supply is active. The battery compartment is disconnected from the power supply. If the vehicle on-board 12 V DC power supply is not present or there is an interruption of the mains power supply during operation, the electronics automatically switch to the appli- ance internal battery power supply. The refrigerator can now only be operated in the gas mode. All LED indicators except the GAS LED are not lit during operation with the batteries inside the appliance. The GAS LED flashes every 15 seconds. If a button is pressed, the temperature level LEDs (7, Fig. 8) also light. If the voltage of the battery inside the applian- ce is too low, an acoustic signal (whistle tone) sounds every 15 seconds. Then replace the batteries in the battery com- partment n Remove discharged batteries. n Replace the batteries completely. n Do not mix different types of batteries. n Observe the correct polarity ! n Do not connect non-rechargeable bat- teries to a charger. n Remove rechargeable batteries from the battery compartment before char- ging. n Avoid short circuits on the contacts in the battery compartment! n Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if the refrigerator will not be used for a long time. CAUTION!

Self-contained gas operation

4.9 Self-contained gas operati-

on and optional battery compartment 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 214.10 Door locking Open the door by pressing the locking button and pull open (see Fig. 24). 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. 26-27). Fig. 25Fig. 24 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 opened by just pulling it without need of pres- sing the locking button.

4.10.1 Fastening and releasing the

door lock hook when parking the vehicle As a basic rule, shut and lock the refrige- rator before you start your journey! CAUTION!

The interior lighting is controlled using a door contact. Should the door be kept open more than 2 minutes, an acoustic signal is initiated (pulsing whistle tone), except for models with battery igniter.

4.12 Positioning the storage racks

The storage racks may be pulled out by smoothly lifting them and may be positioned as desired. Fig. 31 Please contact the authorized Dometic Service if a failure occurs. FasteningReleasing 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 2223 Refrigerator operation To enlarge the cooling compartment, just remove the freezer compartment.

1. Unlock the freezer compartment on both

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. Fig. 32

4.13 Removable freezer compart-

4.14 Exchange of the igniter's

battery Unlock the battery (2) by depressing and tur- ning the button (1) approx. 90° counter-clock- wise (by means of a suitable screw driver). After removing the cap, the battery (1.5 V AAA/R3/Micro) can be removed and repla- ced. Observe correct polarity! Appliances with battery igniter (RM 8xx0) Fig. 34Fig. 33

4.15 Operation during low

outside temperatures Check that the ventilation grilles and the exhaust (1) duct system (2) have not been blocked by snow, leaves, etc. . Cold air can restrict the performance of the unit. Install the winter covers (3) if you disco- ver any loss of cooling performance when out- door temperatures are low. This protects the unit against excessively cold air.

Ventilation grille LS100Ventilation grille LS200+ winter cover Refrigerators up to 130 l capacity * : Do not install the top winter cover during gas operation. CAUTION! Fig. 35Fig. 36 You should also attach both winter covers if the vehicle is taken out of service for a longer period of time or while it is being cleaned from the outside

The following ventilation grille combinations can be installed on your vehicle: LS 100 and LS 200 or two LS 200 for refrigerators up to 130 l capacity; two LS 300 (not shown) for refrigerators with more than 130 l capacity. Pay attention to this when purchasing winter covers. For the ventilation grille LS 300, Dometic pro- vides the Winter Set EWS 300 which can be used at very low temperatures from +5 °C to - 30 °C.

• See Technical Dataor information on the rating plate.289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 234.16 Storing food and making ice cubes n Switch the refrigerator on approx. 12 hours before filling it. n Always store pre-cooled foods in the refri- gerator. Make sure that the food is well cooled when it is bought and also when transporting it. Use insulated cooling bags. n Open the refrigerator door only for a short period of time when removing products. n Products must be packed - best of all in closed containers, wrapped in aluminium foil or similar - and stored separately from each other, in order to prevent drying out or odours. n Allow foods that have been warmed up to cool down before storing. n Avoid storing products in the refrigerator that could emit volatile flammable gases. n Do not overfill the storage grids and com- partments to prevent obstructing the inter- nal air circulation. n Maintain a clearance of approx. 10 mm bet- ween chilled products and post-evapo- rator ("cooling fins"). n Do not expose the refrigerator to direct sunlight. Please bear in mind that the tem- perature inside a closed vehicle increases sharply if exposed to sunlight and that this can reduce the efficiency of the refrigerator. n Ensure that air circulation of the cooling unit is not obstructed. Keep the ventilation gril- les free from obstructions.

4.16.1 Storing products in the cooling

4.16.3 Refrigerator compartments

4.16.2 Storing products in the freezer

compartment n Do not keep carbonated drinks in the free- zer. n The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for short-term stora- ge 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 tempe- rature cannot be guaranteed for system- related reasons. This can cause the tempe- rature in the freezer to rise and the stored goods to melt.

Refrigerator operation Freezer compartment : already frozen food (deep-frozen food) Middle compartment: Dairy products, convenience food Bottom compartment: Meat, fish, food for defrosting Vegetable compartment: Salads, vegetables, fruit Top door shelf: Eggs, butter Middle door shelf: Cans, dressings, ketchup, jam Bottom door shelf (drinks compart- ment): Drinks in bottles or bags

Ice cubes are best frozen overnight. At night, the refrigerator has less work to do and the unit has more reserves. Only use drinking water! WARNING! Refrigerator operation

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 (0.118 inches) thick, the refrigerator should be defrosted. n Switch off the refrigerator, as described in section Shutting of the refrigerator

n Remove all food and the ice cube tray. n Leave the refrigerator door open to allow air to enter and to prevent formation of mildew. n After defrosting (freezer compartment and fins free of frost), wipe both cooling com- partments dry with a cloth.

4.17 Shutting off the refrigerator

n For battery igniter models, set energy selector switch (1) to position "OFF". The appliance is switched off (Fig. 40). n Switch off MES and AES models by pressing button (2). Keep button (2) pres- sed for 3 seconds. The display disappears Fig. 40Fig. 41Fig. 42Fig. 43

and the appliance is fully switched off (Fig. 40). n 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 forma- tion of mildew. n If the refrigerator is to be taken out of ser- vice for an extended period of time, close the onboard shut-off valve and the cylinder valve .

1. Fill the ice cube tray

with drinking water.

2. Place the ice cube

tray in the freezer compartment. Fig. 39Fig. 38 Note: Water thawing in the main compartment of the refrigerator runs into an appropriate container at the back of the refrigerator. From there, the water evaporates. Place a cloth in the freezer compartment and in the cooling compartment to collect excess water before defrosting. The layer of ice must never be removed forcibly, nor may defrosting be accelera- ted using a heat source! CAUTION! 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 2526 Refrigerator operation Decor panel dimensions (frame) : 743 +/- 0.5 mm 472.5 +/- 0.5 mm max. 1.7 mm Casing width 486 mm Height Width Thickness 743 +/- 0.5 mm 508 +/- 0.5 mm max. 1.7 mm Casing width 523 mm Height Width Thickness RM(S)L 8xxx 1169.5 +0/-1 mm 507.5 +0/-1 mm max. 1.7 mm Casing width 523 mm Height Width Thickness Fig. 47 Model RMx(L) 8xxx (Inserting of frameless decor panel)

4.19 Changing the decor panel

4.20 Trouble-shooting

Failure: The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently. - Inadequate ventilation to the unit. - Thermostat setting is too low. - The condenser is heavily frosted. - Too much warm food has been stored inside within short period of time. - The appliance has been running for only a short period of time. - Ambient temperatures too high. - Check that ventilation grilles are not covered. - Set thermostat to a higher level. - Check that the refrigerator door closes properly. - Allow warm food to cool down before storage. - Check whether the cooling compartment works after approx. 4 - 5 hours. - Regularly remove ventilation grilles. Possible cause Action you can take Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in gas operation mode. - Gas cylinder empty. - Is the upstream shut-off device open ? - Air in the gas pipe ? - Change gas cylinder. - Open shut-off device. - Switch off the appliance and start again. Repeat this procedure 3 - 4 times, if necessary Possible cause Action you can take Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 12V operation. - On-board fuse defective. - On-board battery discharged. - Engine not running. - Heating element defective (please also refer to failure indication). - Fit new fuse. - Check battery, charge it. - Start engine. - Please inform the Dometic Customer Service Possible cause Action you can take Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 230V operation. - On-board fuse defective. - Vehicle not connected to mains supply voltage. - AES: Gas operation despite connection to the mains supply voltage? - Heating element defective (please also refer to failure indication

- Fit new fuse. - Make a connection to a mains power supply. - Appliance switches to gas operation due to insufficient mains supply voltage (automatically switches back to 230V operation). - Please inform the Dometic Customer Service. Possible cause Action you can take 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 2728 flashing + acoustic signal 20 s Check burner, burner nozzles, if necessary contact Customer Service and arrange replacement Burner defective or coo- ling unit defective

and trouble-shooting

4.21.1 Status indicators

Operation with on-board 12 V power supply Indicator Fault Remedy flashing + acoustic signal 20 s Check mains power connection, mains voltage, fuse230V mode: "230V" not available or voltage too low

= Button ON / OFF = Energy selector switch 230V AC = Energy selector switch GAS = Energy selector switch 12V DC

flashing + acoustic signal 20 s Arrange replacement of 230V heating element, contact Customer Service 230V mode: 230V hea- ting element defective

flashing contact Customer ServiceTemperature sensor without contact or defective

flashing + acoustic signal 20 s Arrange replacement of 12V heating element, contact Customer Service 12V mode: 12V heating element defective

flashing + acoustic signal 20 s Check 12 V connection, on-board battery, fuse AES: Check D+ signal 12V mode: "12 V" not available or voltage too low

flashing + acoustic signal 20 s GAS/Automatic mode: Flame not ignited

Check gas supply (gas bottle, gas valve) Press the (8) button after clearing the fault. Acoustic signal, 15 s, at 2 minute intervals Interior lighting is swit- ched on Close door, check door contact Refrigerator operation Before notifying the authorised Service Center, please check whether: n the instructions in section "Operating the refrigerator" have been observed. n the refrigerator stands level. n it is possible to operate the refrigerator with any available power source. MES AES Fig. 52 n Refrigerators with an electronics system (MES, AES) indicate the occurence of a malfunction by the LED or display flashing. n If a malfunction occurs, the indicator LED "Failure" (8) flashes simultaneously. In the case of AES models an acoustic alarm sounds. Fig. 51 289 0317-00_EN_RMx8xxx-Bedienung_N4_Layout 1 10.12.2014 11:52 Seite 2829 Operation with batteries (internal power supply) Indicator Fault Remedy flashing brightly Check burner, burner nozzles, if necessary contact Customer Service and arrange replacement Burner defective or coo- ling unit defective

Automatic switching from external to internal power supply does not function (absence of the on- board 12 V power sup- ply for the electronics) Switch off the refrigerator and start again. The on-board power supply was interrupted during the starting of the gas operation. Note: No automatic switching is performed during the ignition. Refrigerator does not function; gas operation not possi- ble although the batte- ries are inserted. flashing brightly Flame not ignited