Operating The Refrigerator; Storage Compartments - Dometic RM3762 User Manual

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Before starting the refrigerator:
• Check that all the manual gas valves are in the ON position.
• Make sure that a continuous 12V DC supply is available for
the electronic control to function.
To start the refrigerator:
1. Press the ON/OFF button.
2. select operation mode:
auTO mode (aC and Gas)
•
Press the auTO/Gas mode selector button
(if not already on).
• Gas mode (gas operation only)
Press the auTO/Gas mode selector button to turn
off the auTO mode (if not already off).
!
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never store explosive
substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette
lighter fuel, gasoline, ether or the like. Failure
to heed this warning could cause an explosion
resulting in death or severe personal injury.
REfRigERatoR volUmE
Refrigerator model
RM3762
RM3962
food StoRagE comPaRtmEnt
• Cool the refrigerator before placing any food inside. Never
put hot food or drinks into the refrigerator - cool them first.
• The food storage compartment is completely closed and
unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the required
low temperature for food storage. Consequently, foods hav-
ing a strong odor or those that absorb odors easily should be
covered.
• Vegetables, salads etc. should be covered to retain their
crispness.
• The coldest positions in the refrigerator are under the cool-
ing fins and at the bottom of the refrigerator. The warmer ar-
eas are on the upper door shelves. This should be considered
when placing different types of food in the refrigerator.

oPERating thE REfRigERatoR

StoRagE comPaRtmEntS

total refrigerated volume
(cu.ft)
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adjUSting thE thERmoStat
The thermostat controls both the gas and electric operation.
Thus it is not necessary to reset each time a different energy
source is employed. The adjustable thermostat ranges from
1 - 5 where 5 signifies the coldest temperature setting. after
the initial start-up, adjust the thermostat by pressing the TEMP.
sET button repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed.
tURning off thE REfRigERatoR
The refrigerator may be shut off while in any mode of opera-
tion by pressing the main power ON/OFF button (OFF
position). This shuts off all DC power to the refrigerator, in-
cluding the interior light.
If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a period of weeks,
it should be emptied, defrosted, cleaned and the doors left ajar.
The ice trays should also be dried and kept outside the cabinet.
• arrange all food in the unit to allow for free air circulation.
Do not overpack because a stuffed refrigerator must work
harder and will have higher cabinet temperatures.
• Do not leave the unit's door open any longer than necessary.
This will reduce frost formation and increase the efficiency
of the refrigerator.
fRozEn food StoRagE comPaRtmEnt
This compartment is not designed for deep or quick freezing
of food.
• To prevent food from drying out, keep it in covered dishes,
containers, plastic bags or wrapped in aluminum foil.
• Meat or fish, whether raw or prepared, can be stored in the
frozen food storage compartment provided they are pre-
cooled first in the refrigerator. They can be stored about
three times longer in the frozen food compartment as com-
pared to the fresh food compartment.
• Quick frozen soft fruits and ice cream should be placed in
the coldest part of the compartment, which is at the bottom
of the aluminum liner.
• Frozen vegetables, may be stored in any part of the compart-
ment.
• To prevent frost buildup, which can reduce the efficiency,
wipe excess moisture off items being placed in the compart-
ment.
ice cubes
Ice cubes can be made in the freezer compartment. Place the
trays in direct contact with the bottom of the freezer compart-
ment. Ice will be made more rapidly if f the thermostat is set at
its highest position, but be sure to move the thermostat back
to normal setting when the ice is formed; the refrigerator might
otherwise become too cold.
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