CoolMatic CRP40S - Fridge DOMETIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CoolMatic CRP40S DOMETIC

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CRP40

EN Refrigerator

Operating manual....8

DE Kühlschrank

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Please read this instruction manual carefully before first use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it.

Contents

1 Explanation of symbols....9
2 Safety instructions....9
3 Scope of delivery .....12
4 Accessories....12
5 Intended use ....12
6 Technical description .....12
7 Setting up and connecting the refrigerator....13
8 Using the refrigerator .....16
9 Cleaning and maintenance....19
10 Guarantee....20
11 Disposal.... 20
12 Troubleshooting .....21
13 Technical data.... 23

1 Explanation of symbols

DANGER!

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or serious injury.

WARNING!

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or serious injury.

CAUTION!

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.

NOTICE!

Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product.

NOTE

Supplementary information for operating the product.

2 Safety instructions

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:

• Faulty assembly or connection
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual

2.1 General safety

DANGER!

- On boats: If the device is powered by the mains, ensure that the power supply has a residual current circuit breaker.

WARNING!

• Have a qualified technician perform the installation in wet rooms.
- Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.

• If this device's power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent safety hazards.
• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate repairs may cause serious hazards.
• This device can be used by children aged 8 years or over, as well as by persons with diminished physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and knowledge, providing they are supervised, or have been taught how to use the device safely and are aware of the resulting risks.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children under 8 years of age.
• Do not store any explosive substances, such as spray cans with propellants, in the device.

CAUTION!

• Danger of crushing! Do not put your fingers into the hinge.
- Foodstuff may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.

NOTICE!

• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as that of the power supply.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
• If the refrigerator is connected to the DC socket: Disconnect the refrigerator and other electric consumers from the battery before connecting the quick charging device.
• If the refrigerator is connected to the DC socket: Disconnect the refrigerator or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise you may discharge the battery.
• The refrigerator is not suitable for storing substances which are caustic or contain solvents.
• Keep the drainage outlet clean at all times.

• Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.

• Never transport the device in a horizontal position, so that no oil can leak out of the compressor.

• Make sure that the refrigerator circuit is not damaged during transportation. The refrigerant in the refrigerator circuit is highly flammable. In the event of any damage to the refrigerator circuit:
• Avoid naked flames and sparks.
• Air the room well.
• Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against splashing water.

2.2 Operating the device safely

DANGER!

- Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. This applies especially when operating the device from the AC mains.

CAUTION!

• Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the plug are dry.
• If you connect the device to a battery, make sure that no food comes into contact with the battery acid.

NOTICE!

• Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are recommended by the manufacturer for that purpose.
• Do not place it near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.)
  • Danger of overheating!

Always ensure sufficient ventilation so that the heat generated during operation can dissipate. Make sure that the device is sufficiently far away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.

- Ensure that the ventilation vents are not covered.

- Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.

• Never immerse the appliance in water.

- Protect the appliance and the cable against heat and moisture.

• Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the walls of the cooling area.

3 S c o p e o f d

Quantity Description

1 Refrigerator
1 Operating manual

4 A c c e s s o r i

Available as accessory (not included in scope of delivery):

Description Ref. no.

MPS-35, rectifier for devices with Bd-35F compressor 9600000445

5 Intended use

The refrigerator is designed for cooling and freezing foodstuffs. The refrigerator is also suitable for use on boats.

CAUTION! Health hazard!

If you wish to cool medicines, please check if the cooling capacity of the refrigerator is suitable for the medicine in question.

6 Technical description

CoolMatic CRP40 is suitable for use with a 12 V or 24 V DC voltage and can therefore also be used for camping or on boats. It can also be connected to a 230 V mains supply via the MPS-35 rectifier.

The refrigerator can chill products and keep them cool. Products can be deep-frozen in the freezer compartment.

All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs.

The refrigerant circuit is maintenance-free.

You can use the continuously variable thermostat to set the desired temperature.

The refrigerator is fitted with a detachable unit which can be separately installed (fig. 2, page 3).

6.1 Control elements

No. in fig. 3, page 4

Explanation

1 Temperature controller

7 Setting up and connecting the refrigerator

WARNING! Safety instructions for installation on boats

Please note the following instructions for installation on boats:

• The refrigerator is designed for short-term heeling of up to 30°. When setting up the refrigerator, note that it must be fastened to take account of this. If you have any questions regarding installation, consult your specialist dealer.
  • Install the refrigerator so that the warm air produced can easily flow away (either upwards or to the sides, fig. 4, page 4).
• The refrigerator is designed for ambient temperatures between +16 °C and +32 °C.
• If the refrigerator is powered by the mains, ensure that the power supply has a residual current circuit breaker.
• Observe all the other installation instructions in this section.

7.1 Installing the refrigerator

In continuous operation, the air humidity may not exceed 90%.

Set up the refrigerator in a dry, sheltered place. Avoid placing it near heat sources such as radiators, gas ovens or hot water pipes. Do not let it stand in direct, strong sunlight.

The refrigerator must be positioned so that heated air can dissipate easily. Therefore make sure there is adequate ventilation (fig. 4, page 4).

No. in fig. 4, page 4 Explanation
1 Hot waste air
2 Cold intake air
3	C	o	n	d	e	n	s	e
4 With decorative panel 50 mm space at the top!

NOTE

The cooling unit is detachable and can be installed up to 1.5 metres away from the refrigerator if there is limited space.

7.2 Releasing the lock

The refrigerator has a locking mechanism (fig. 5 1, page 5) which is also used to protect it during transport. The following settings are possible:

NOTICE!

Only adjust the locking mechanism when the door is open. If you use it with the door closed, you will damage the refrigerator.

• Normal lock (turn wheel clockwise to the end stop): the door is locked and secured.
  To open the door, lift the handle up and open the door.
• Vent (turn wheel anti-clockwise to the end stop): The door is slightly open and fixed in place.
  Use this position, if you are not going to use the refrigerator for a long time.

7.3 Changing the door hinge

You can also change the hinge of the door, so that it opens to the left rather than the right.

▶ Proceed as shown in fig. 6, page 5 to fig. 8, page 6, to change the hinges.

7.4 Connecting to a battery

The refrigerator can be operated with a 12 V to 24 V DC voltage supply.

NOTICE!

To prevent voltage and power losses, the cable should be as short as possible and not be interrupted.

For this reason avoid additional switches, plugs or socket strips.

▶Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length according to fig. 9, page 6.

Key for fig. 9, page 6

Co-ordinate axis Meaning Unit

| Cable length m

∅Cable cross section mm²

NOTICE!

Make sure that the polarity is correct.

▶ Before starting up the refrigerator for the first time, check whether the operating voltage and the battery voltage match (see type plate).
For the electrical connection you also need the wiring diagram (fig. 10, page 7).

No. in fig. 10, page 7

Meaning

1 Electronic terminal rail
2 Compressor
3 DC fan (if present)
4 Mechanical thermostat

▶ Connect the refrigerator (fig. 11, page 7)

– as directly as possible to the poles of the battery or
- to a plug socket which is fuse protected with at least 15 A (at 12 V) or 7.5 A (at 24 V).

NOTICE!

Disconnect the refrigerator and other consumers from the battery before charging the battery with a quick charging device.

Over voltages can damage the electronics of the refrigerator.

For safety reasons the refrigerator is equipped with an electronic system to prevent the polarity being reversed. This protects the refrigerator against reversed polarity when connecting to a battery and against short circuiting. To protect the battery, the refrigerator switches off automatically if the voltage is insufficient (see table below).

	12 V 24 V
Cut-off voltage	10.4 V 22.8 V
Cut-in voltage	11.7 V 24.2 V

7.5 Connecting to a 230 V mains supply

DANGER! Danger of fatal injuries!

• Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are standing on a wet surface.
• If you are operating your refrigerator on board a boat with a mains connection of 230 V from the land, you must install a residual current circuit breaker between the 230 V mains supply and the refrigerator. Get advice from a qualified specialist.

▶ To operate the refrigerator on the 230 V mains, use the MPS-35 rectifier.

8 Using the refrigerator

NOTE

Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time, you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (please also refer to the chapter "Cleaning and maintenance" on page 19).

8.1 Energy saving tips

• Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
• Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the cooling device to keep cool.
• Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
• Do not leave the cooling device open for longer than necessary.
  • Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms.
• Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
• Clean dust and dirt from the condenser at regular intervals.

8.2 Using the refrigerator

The refrigerator conserves fresh foodstuffs. The freezer compartment conserves frozen foodstuffs and freezes fresh foodstuffs.

NOTICE!

• Make sure that drinks or foodstuffs in glass containers are not cooled too severely. Drinks and liquids expand when they freeze. This can break the glass containers.
• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.

▶ Switch the refrigerator on by turning the knob (fig. 3 1, page 4) to the right.

NOTE

After switching on, the refrigerator requires approx. 60 s until the compressor starts up.

NOTICE!

Ensure that the objects placed in the refrigerator are suitable for cooling to the selected temperature.

Setting the temperature

You can set the temperature to any level using the knob. The built-in thermostat regulates the temperature as follows:

• Min. (left limit) = warmest setting
• Max. (right limit) = coldest setting

NOTE

The cooling capacity can be influenced by:

• The ambient temperature
• The amount of food to be conserved
• The frequency with which the door is opened.

Conserving foodstuffs

You can conserve foodstuffs in the refrigerator. The time for which the food can be conserved in this way is usually stated on the package.

NOTICE!

Do not conserve any warm foodstuffs in the refrigerator.

Do not place glass containers with liquids in the freezer compartments.

NOTE

Food which can easily absorb tastes and odours and liquids and products with a high alcohol content should be conserved in air-tight containers.

The refrigerator is divided in different zones with different temperatures:

• The colder zones are immediately above the drawers for fruit and vegetables, near the back wall.
• Observe the temperature information and best before date on the food packaging.

▶Observe the following when using the refrigerator:

• Never re-freeze products which have started defrosting or have been defrosted; consume them as soon as possible.
• Wrap food in aluminium foil or cling film and shut in in a suitable box with a lid. This ensures that aromas, the shape and the freshness will be better conserved.

Defrosting the refrigerator

Humidity can form frost in the interior of the refrigerator or on the vaporiser. This reduces the cooling capacity. Defrost the refrigerator in good time to avoid this.

NOTICE!

Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects which have frozen in place.

This is how to defrost the refrigerator:

▶Take the contents out.
▶If necessary, put them in another cooling appliance.
▶Set the knob to "0".
▶Leave the door open.
▶ Wipe off the water resulting from defrosting or – if present – empty the collecting tray. If your refrigerator has a water drain, drain the thawed water off.

Switching off and storing the refrigerator

If you do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long time, proceed as follows:

▶ Set the knob to level "0".
▶ Disconnect the power cable from the battery or pull the DC cable plug out of the rectifier.
▶ Clean the refrigerator (see chapter "Cleaning and maintenance" on page 19).
▶Set the lock to the "VENT" position. This prevents odours from forming.

Securing the refrigerator door

You can prevent the refrigerator door from being opened inadvertently.

▶ Put the locking mechanism on the top of the door to position 1 (fig. 5 1, page 5).

9 Cleaning and maintenance

NOTICE!

• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects for cleaning as these can damage the refrigerator.
• Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects which have frozen in place.

▶As soon as the refrigerator becomes dirty, clean it with a damp cloth.
▶Make sure that no water drips into the seals. This can damage the electronics.
▶Wipe the refrigerator dry with a cloth after cleaning.

10 Guarantee

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 documents when you send in the device:

• A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
• A reason for the claim or description of the fault

11 Disposal

DANGER! Risk of child entrapment

Before you throw away your old refrigerator:

• Take off doors
- Leave the shelves in place so that the children may not easily climb inside

CAUTION!

When disposing of the device, make sure it is not overheated, as the insulating foam was made with flammable gas.

▶ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.

If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.

12 Troubleshooting

Compressor does not run

Fault Possible cause Remedy

U_TERM=0V There is an interruption in the connection between the battery and the electronics		Establish a connection
U_TERM≤ U_ON	Main switch faulty (if installed) Replace the main switch
	Additional supply line fuse has blown (if installed)	Replace the supply line fuse
U_TERM≤ U_ON	Battery voltage is too low Charge the battery
Start attempt with U_TERM≤ U_OFF	Loose cablesPoor contact (corrosion)	Establish a connection
	Battery capacity too low Replacing the battery
	Cable cross section too small Replace the cable (fig. 9, page 6)
Start attempt with U_TERM≥ U_ON	Ambient temperature too high –
	Insufficient ventilation and/or air supply	Move the refrigerator to another location
	Condenser is dirty Clean the condenser
	Fan defective (if installed) Replace the fan
Electric circuit between the pins in the compressor interrupted	Defective compressor	Replace the compressor
Usage when the ambient temperature is too low	The compressor only starts up at an ambient temperature of more than +16°C.	Only switch on the refrigerator at an ambient temperature of more than +16°C.

U_TERM Voltage between the positive and negative terminals of the electronics

U_ON Cut-in voltage of the electronics

U_OFF Cut-off voltage of the electronics

Interior temperature too low in control level "1"

Fault Possible cause Remedy

Compressor runs constantly	Thermostat sensor has no contact on the vaporiser	Secure the sensor
	Faulty thermostat Change the thermostat
Compressor runs for a long time	Large quantities have been frozen in – the freezer compartment

Poor cooling, interior temperature increases

Fault Possible cause Remedy

Compressor runs for a long time/continuously	Vaporiser is iced over Defrost the vaporiser
	Ambient temperature too high –
	Insufficient ventilation and/or air supply	Move the refrigerator to another location
	Condenser is dirty Clean the condenser
	Fan defective (if installed) Replace the fan
Compressor runs intermittently	Battery capacity exhausted Charge the battery

Unusual noises

Fault Possible cause Remedy

Loud humming A component of the refrigerant circuit cannot move freely (touching the wall)	Bend the component carefully away from the obstruction
Foreign body jammed between the cooling unit and the wall	Remove the foreign body
Fan noise (if installed) –

13 Technical data

	CoolMatic CRP40
Ref. no.: 9105204440, 9105204441
Voltage: 12 V DC or 24 V DC
Capacity:	39 l
Freezer proportion:	5,3 l
Average power consumption: 45 W
Cooling temperature range
Refrigerator compartment:	0 °C to +12 °C
Freezer compartment:	-12 °C to 0 °C
Relative humidity: maximum 90%
Short-term inclination: max. 30°
Coolant quantity: 38 g
CO2 equivalent: 0.054 t
Global warming potential (GWP): 1430
Dimensions in mm:	fig. 1, page 3
Weight:	19 kg
Test/certificates:	complies with ErP/EuP directive

The coolant circuit contains R134a.

Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases

Hermetically sealed equipment

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