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Dometic RUA6408X Operating Manual

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RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X
Absorption refrigerator
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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATION RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Absorption refrigerator Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2022 Dometic Group. The visual appearance of the contents of this manual is protected by copyright and design law. The underlying technical design and the products contained herein may be protected by design, patent or be patent pending. The trademarks mentioned in this manual belong to Dometic Sweden AB.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Explanation of symbols Please read these instructions carefully and follow all instructions, guidelines, and warnings included in this product manual in order to ensure that you install, use, and maintain the product properly at all times. These instructions MUST stay with this product.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product. Safety instructions General safety WARNING! • Never open the absorber refrigerant circuit. They are under high pressure and can cause injury if they are opened. • Do not operate the refrigerator if it is visibly damaged.
  • Page 5 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Safety instructions NOTICE! • Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances. • The refrigerant in the refrigerator circuit is highly flammable. In the event of any damage to the refrigerator circuit (smell of ammonia): – Switch off the refrigerator if applicable.
  • Page 6 Safety instructions RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X • Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the walls of the cooling area. Safety when operating with DC power NOTICE! Only select operation with DC power supply (battery mode) if the vehicle engine is running and providing sufficient voltage to the light system, or if you are using a battery monitor.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Scope of delivery • If you smell gas: – Close the gas supply cock and the valve on the cylinder. – Open all windows and leave the room. – Do not press an electric switch. – Put out any naked flames.

  • Page 8: Technical Description

    • Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer • Use for purposes other than those described in this manual Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications. Technical description Description The refrigerator is an absorption refrigerator.
  • Page 9 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Technical description The refrigerator has a manual power mode selection and an automatic operating mode which selects the most economical power mode connected. The refrigerator is equipped with an cold weather/low ambient control, which allows the refrigerator to operate in low ambient temperatures for a longer time.
  • Page 10 Technical description RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Quantity No. in Description fig. 1 RUA5208X Internal light Freezer compartment Control and display elements RUA6408X, RUA8408X Quantity No. in Description fig. 2 RUA6408X RUA8408X Freezer compartment door Freezer door rack Refrigerator door Top door bin...
  • Page 11 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Technical description Quantity No. in Description fig. 2 RUA6408X RUA8408X Fruit and vegetable section Refrigerator shelf Refrigerator compartment Air duct cover plate Internal light Control and display elements Freezer shelf Freezer compartment Control and display elements The refrigerator has a display and a control knob above the refrigerator door (fig.
  • Page 12 Technical description RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Menu overview and navigation ➤ Turn/press the control knob on preferred setting and user mode option. ✔ The colour turns blue when selected. ➤ Press again to deselect.
  • Page 13 No sound indication for extended door openings or error conditions. Buzzer on: Sound indication for extended door openings or cooling function error conditions. RUA6408X, RUA8408X only: Frame heater for the freezer compartment on (symbol illuminated) or off (symbol not illumi- nated).
  • Page 14 Technical description RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X No. in Description fig. 5 The child lock is selectable by user to prevent children from using the controls. If activated, push the control knob 3 times within 1.5 seconds to override temporarily and unlock the controls.
  • Page 15 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Technical description Energy selection If you choose and confirm the middle line in the main menu, the following energy selection menu will be shown: No. in Description fig. 6 Automatic energy selection enabled/disabled; only available, if D+ is connected.

  • Page 16: Using The Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator NOTICE! • Make sure that you only put items in the refrigerator which may be kept at the selected temperature. • Make sure that items in the refrigerator do not block the openings of the cooling ventilation areas in the main compartment •...
  • Page 17 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator Tips for using the refrigerator optimally When the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator exceeds +4 °C, the shelf life of goods that spoil quickly cannot be guaranteed. To attain an optimal cooling capacity in the interior of the refrigerator, observe the following information: •...
  • Page 18 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Dimming function of the display (fig. 7) If there is no operation on control knob within 10 seconds, the backlight will be dimmed and the display will return to idle screen (A). After another 3 minutes with- out operation, the screen will enter standby (C) on which a snowflake appears in the top left corner to indicate that the refrigerator is on.
  • Page 19 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator Gas operation WARNING! Fire hazard! Never operate the refrigerator with gas at petrol stations. NOTE • Perform a periodical inspection of the burner to ensure contamination / vermin does not impede the burners performance.
  • Page 20 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Opening the refrigerator door/freezer compartment door CAUTION! • Always close and lock the refrigerator before starting the journey. • Open the refrigerator doors carefully, because goods may have shifted and could fall out. ➤ Press the handle and pull the door open.
  • Page 21 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator...
  • Page 22 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X No. in fig. 9 and Food fig. 0 Frozen food Dairy products, ready-made meals Meat, fish, items for defrosting Salad, vegetables, fruit Eggs, butter Dressing, ketchup, jam Drinks in bottles or cartons Please observe the following instructions for storing items: NOTE •...
  • Page 23 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator 180° ➤ Rotate the locking catch 180° to latch the doors slightly opened (fig. a). Removing and refitting the shelves Removing the shelves ➤ Push the shelf locks off the left end of the wire shelf (1.).
  • Page 24 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X ➤ Tilt the right end of the shelf up (3.). ➤ Remove the shelf by pulling it forward. Refitting the shelves ➤ Position the shelf in the desired location. ➤ Insert the ends of the shelf on the left (1.).
  • Page 25 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator ➤ Snap the shelf locks onto the shelf. Positioning the bottle shelf NOTE The two bottom shelf positions can be fitted into an optional bottle shelf configuration which slopes down toward the rear. 180°...
  • Page 26 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X 7.10 Defrosting the refrigerator NOTICE! Never use mechanical tools to remove ice or to loosen objects stuck to the device. NOTE • The refrigerator compartment has a cyclic defrost system, which can prevent excessive frost forming on the evaporator fins. However, if...
  • Page 27 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator 7.11 Replacing the door panel Removing the door panel Proceed as follows (fig. f): ➤ Open the door 90 degrees. ➤ Remove the door top decoration strip by gently pushing upward by hand (1.).
  • Page 28 ➤ Push the new panel downwards until the lower horizontal edge of the panel fits into the bottom grove. ➤ Snap in the decoration strip (2.). 7.12 Reversing the door for RUA5208X NOTE For RUA5208X door reversal, an accessory hinge and latch kit is required (not included). Contact your Dometic dealer for details.
  • Page 29 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator ➤ Open the door. ➤ Remove the top hinge pin cover (fig. h 1) using a small blade screwdriver. ➤ Pull out the top hinge pin (fig. h 2) with a pair of pliers.
  • Page 30 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X ➤ Remove the three screws from the lower hinge (2. in fig. i) and discard the old hinge. ➤ Remove the cover from the lower hinge point (1. in fig. j). ➤ Install the cover on the opposite side (2. in fig. j).
  • Page 31 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator ➤ Remove the screw under the bush on the hinge side. ➤ Exchange the locking catch and the bush and install each of them on the oppo- site side. ➤ Remove the two screws (1. in fig. m) from the latch assembly.
  • Page 32 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X NOTE Push and keep the latch spring bolt fully in during fitting. ➤ Position the refrigerator door on the hinge pin of the newly mounted lower hinge (1. in fig. n). ➤ Put the top pin in place (fig. n 1).
  • Page 33 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator 7.13 Reversing the doors for RUA6408X, RUA8408X ≥90° ➤ Open the freezer door more than 90 degrees. ➤ Remove the three screws (fig. o 1) from the upper hinge. ➤ Pull the upper hinge upwards out of the bushing and away from the freezer door (2.
  • Page 34 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X ➤ Remove the refrigerator door by lifting it up until it clears the lower pin (1. in fig. p). NOTE Carefully lift up the refrigerator door to prevent damaging the door bushing. ➤ Place the refrigerator door on soft material in order to prevent scratches.
  • Page 35 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator ➤ Remove the locking catch screws (fig. q 1). ➤ Take off the locking catches (1. in fig. q). ➤ Remove the hinge bushes on the hinge side with a small screwdriver (fig. q 2).
  • Page 36 Using the refrigerator RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X NOTE When installing the latch assemblies, push and keep the latch spring bolt fully in. ➤ Remove the two screws (1. in fig. s) from the latch assembly on both doors. ➤ Push the spring bolt (2. in fig. s) inwards with a small screwdriver, until the latch assembly (fig.
  • Page 37 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Using the refrigerator ➤ Remove the covers from the upper and lower hinge points (1. in fig. t). ➤ Install the covers on the opposite side (2. in fig. t). ➤ Turn the former upper hinge 180 degrees and mount it to the new lower hinge position with the three screws.

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X ➤ Turn the former lower hinge 180 degrees and hold it in the new upper hinge posi- tion. Take care that the hinge pin fits into the upper bushing of the freezer door (1. and 2. in fig. v).
  • Page 39 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Cleaning and maintenance NOTE Have the refrigerator checked if the vehicle has not been used for a long time. To do this, contact the customer service. ➤ Clean the refrigerator regularly and as soon as it becomes dirty with a damp cloth.
  • Page 40 Cleaning and maintenance RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Cleaning the gas burner WARNING! • Disconnect the AC and DC power supply. • Close the gas valve to the refrigerator before cleaning the gas burner. • Allow the burner to cool down before cleaning it.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Troubleshooting ➤ Clean the burner pipe of coarse impurities using a suitable cleaning brush with soft bristles (fig. y). ➤ Blow out the burner pipe with compressed air through the slots in the burner pipe (fig. z).
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Problem Possible cause Suggested remedy With gas operation: The gas cylinder is empty. Replace the gas cylinder. The refrigerator does The gas valve is closed. Twist the valve open. not work. Air is in the supply line.
  • Page 43 RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Troubleshooting Faults and beeps Faults are indicated on the display by highlighting the middle section with a red banner and a code. The faults that terminate the complete cooling function are dis- played on the screen in combination with a beep.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Response of the Code Fault Type Icon Beep device Gas valve test Error No flashing Gas operation is locked. Faulty dynamic Error No flashing Gas operation is valve signal locked. Inner fan faulty Warning No flashing...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    Warranty If the product does not work as it should, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer). The warranty applicable to your product is 3 year(s). For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device: •...

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Technical data RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Technical data RUA5208X RUA6408X RUA8408X Total volume: 1451 1801 2161 Fridge compartment volume: 132.21 134.11 169.81 Frozen compartment volume: 13.2l 46.3l 46.3l Voltage: 230 to 240 Vw / 50 to 60 Hz 12 Vg Power input:...
  • Page 48 YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL DEALER SUPPORT SALES OFFICE dometic.com/dealer dometic.com/contact dometic DOMETIC GROUP AB...

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