Dometic RM 8400 Operating Instructions Manual
Dometic absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles
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Operating Instructions
Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles
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
Type C40 / 110
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T.B. MBA 08/2008
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English
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles 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... - Page 2 Dometic GmbH - 2007 - Subject to change without prior notice - Printed in Germany...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General ..........Introduction . -
Page 4: General
No part of these instructions may be reprodu- You have made an excellent choice in selec- ced, copied or utilised in any other way wit- ting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator. We hout written authorisation by Dometic GmbH, are sure that you will be satisfied with your Siegen. -
Page 5: Warranty
Dometic reserves the right to make changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving the product and Information safety. -
Page 6: Spare Parts
Environmental notices 1.10 Declaration of conformity Refrigerators manufactured Dometic GmbH are free of CFC/HCFC and HFC. 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. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions 2.0 Safety instructions Application according to Protection of children when regulations disposing of the equipment This refrigerator is designed for installation in recreation vehicles such as caravans or WARNING! motorhomes. The appliance has been type- approval tested for this application in accor- When disposing of the refrigerator, detach dance with the EC Gas Directive. -
Page 8: Information On Coolant
Safety instructions Operating the refrigerator Information on coolant with gas Ammonia is used as a coolant. It is imperative that the operating pressure This is a natural compound also used in hou- corresponds to the data specified on the sehold cleaning agents (1 litre of Salmiak rating plate of the appliance. -
Page 9: Safety Instructions When Storing Foodstuffs
Safety instructions Safety instructions when sto- Regularly clean the inside of the refrigera- tor. ring foodstuffs Please observe the instructions and informati- Instructions for storing food in a refrigera- on regarding the use-by date on the outside tor: packaging of the food. No refrigerator of any kind can improve the quality of the food;... -
Page 10: Description Of Model
Description of model 3.0 Description of model Refrigerator rating plate Model identification Example : The rating plate is to be found on the inside of (S) (L) 8 4 0 0 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. -
Page 11: Technical Data
1245x525x625 Subject to technical changes. Average consumption measured at an average ambient Dometic refrigerators are equipped for a con- temperature of 25°C in pursuance of ISO Standard. nection pressure of 30 mbar. For connection to a 50 mbar gas system, use Truma VDR... -
Page 12: Description Of Refrigerator
Description of model Description of refrigerator Fig. 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... -
Page 13: Refrigerator Operation
Refrigerator operation 4.0 Refrigerator operation Maintenance In compliance with the applicable regulati- The refrigerator is equipped to operate on ons, please note that the gas unit and the three power modes: connected ventilation ducts must be chec- ked by authorised technical personnel after Mains voltage (230V AC) first use and after every other year for com- Direct-current voltage (12V DC) -
Page 14: Explanation Of Operating Controls
Refrigerator operation Explanation of operating controls Manual energy selection / manual ignition (RM 8xx0) battery igniter: Fig. 8 1 = Power On switch / Energy selector switch 2 = Temperature controller 3 = Battery igniter (gas) 4 = Flame indicator (galvanometer) Explanations: The refrigerator is equipped to operate on mains power, 12V DC or liquid gas. - Page 15 Refrigerator operation Manual energy selection / automatic ignition (RM 8xx1) MES: Mode Fig. 10 Automatic energy selection / automatic ignition (RM 8xx5) AES: Mode Fig. 11 1 = Power On switch / Energy selector switch (MODE) 2 = Temperature selection 3 = Door opening (only when equipped with electrical door lock) 4 = Indicator LED failure 5 = Indicator LED door lock (optional)
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Page 16: Electrical Operation
Refrigerator operation 4.3.1 Electrical operation AES Appliances (automatic energy selection) Appliances with battery igniter (manual energy selection) Mode Fig. 15 Fig. 16 To start the refrigerator, press button "1" for 2 seconds. Fig. 13 Fig. 12 The previously selected operating mode is dis- played, e.g. -
Page 17: Gas Operation
Refrigerator operation Appliances with battery igniter 4.3.2 Gas operation (Liquid gas) The refrigerator must be operated using liquid gas (propane, butane) (no natural gas or town gas). When using LPG gas, please consider that the burner needs cleaning at shorter intervals due to the gas combustion method (2 - 3 times per year recommended In Europe, gas operation is permitted while travelling only on the condition that the gas... - Page 18 Refrigerator operation MES Appliances AES Appliances Mode Mode Fig. 22 Fig. 21 Fig. 24 Fig. 23 Press button "1" several times until the indica- 1. Press button "1" several times until the indica- tor LED "6" GAS illuminates. tor LED (F) illuminates.
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Page 19: Setting Of Cooling Compartment Temperature
+10°C to +32°C ambient temperatu- For temperatures below +10°C, winter covers should be installed. For ambient tem- peratures exceeding +32°C for a longer period of time, it is recommended installing Dometic additional fan (i tem no. 241 2985 - 00 ). -
Page 20: Additional Features
Refrigerator operation 4.3.4 Additional features (MES and AES) The brightness of the display reduces after a few seconds if no other buttons are pressed. If the door is open, the interior lighting is swit- ched off automatically after 2 minutes. Failures are indicated by flashing of the failu- re indicator LED. -
Page 21: Door Locking
Refrigerator operation Door locking 4.4.2 Fastening and releasing the door lock hook when parking the vehicle 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 ope- ned by just pulling it without need of pressing the locking button. -
Page 22: Positioning The Storage Racks
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. -
Page 23: Storing Food And Making Ice Cubes
Refrigerator operation Storing food and making ice 4.7.2 Storing products in the freezer cubes compartment 4.7.1 Storing products in the cooling Do not keep carbonated drinks in the freezer. compartment The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for short-term storage Switch the refrigerator on approx. -
Page 24: Defrosting
Refrigerator operation Defrosting Shutting off the refrigerator 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 Mode mm thick, the refrigerator should be defrosted. -
Page 25: Lighting
Refrigerator operation 4.10 Lighting 4.12 Winter operation Fig. 44 If the door is open for more than 2 minutes, the sensor-controlled interior lighting is automati- Fig. 46 cally cut off. In winter, check that the ventilation grilles and the exhaust duct system (1) have not been blok- ked by snow, leaves, etc. -
Page 26: Changing The Decor Panel
Refrigerator operation 4.13 Changing the decor panel Model RML 8xxx Model RM 8xxx, RMS 8xxx Remove the lateral ledge L from the door (ledge is attached, not screwed). Shift decor panel P away from the door and insert the new decor panel. Re−attach ledge Fig. -
Page 27: Information On Failure Display And Trouble-Shooting
Refrigerator operation 4.14 Information on failure display and trouble-shooting Refrigerators with an electronics system (MES, AES) indicate the occurence of a mal- function by the LED or display flashing. If a malfunction occurs, the indicator LED "Failure" (1) flashes simultaneously. In the case of AES models an acoustic alarm sounds. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
On-board fuse defective. On-board battery discharged. Check battery, charge it. Start engine. Engine not running. Please inform the Dometic Customer Services. Heating element defective (please also refer to failure indication). Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 230V operation. Possible cause Action you can take On-board fuse defective. - Page 30 Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com...
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