Using The Refrigerator - Dometic 10 Series Operating Manual

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Using the refrigerator

5.1 Before first use
• Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time, clean it inside and outside
with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons.
• When using the refrigerator for the first time, there may be a mild odour which will
disappear after a few hours. Air out the living space well.
➤ Do not store goods in the refrigerator for the first 4 hours after start-up.
➤ Protect the interior of the vehicle from warming up excessively (e.g. sunshades in
the windows, air conditioner).
➤ Protect the refrigerator from direct sunlight (e.g. sunshades in the windows).
5.2 Notes on storing food
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CAUTION! Health hazard
If the refrigerator is exposed to a room temperature of below +10 °C for
an extended period of time, a uniform temperature cannot be guaran-
teed in the frozen compartment. This can lead to an increase of the fro-
zen compartment temperature and the goods stored in it may defrost.
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NOTICE! Damage hazard
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• The maximum weight per door shelf is 3 kg. The maximum weight
for the entire door is 7.5 kg.
• Do not keep carbonated drinks in the frozen compartment.
The cooling capacity can be affected by:
– the ambient temperature (e.g. when the vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight)
– the amount of food to be refrigerated
– how often you open the door
Park the vehicle so that it is level, especially when starting up and filling the refrigera-
tor before setting off on a journey.
➤ Store food as shown (fig. 1, page 4).
5.3 Saving energy
• Only open the refrigerator as often and for as long as necessary.
• Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the device to keep cool.
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