Product Care - Some Useful Hints; Troubleshooting; Maintenance; Service And Spare Parts - Dometic RM2355 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

PRODUCT CARE - SOME USEFUL HINTS

Make sure that:
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Defrosting is carried out periodically.
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The refrigerator is clean and dry with the door left open
when it is not to be used for some time.
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Liquids or items with a strong odour are well packed.
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The ventilation openings are unobstructed.
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The doors are secured by means of the travel catch when the
motorhome is on the move.

TROUbLESHOOTING

IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS TO WORk
Before calling an authorised service technician:
• Ensure that the instructions in this manual have been fol-
lowed.
•
Check to make sure that the refrigerator is not tilted exces-
siveley.
•
Verify that the LEDs on the control panel are lit when the
ON/OFF button (1) is turned on. (12V must be available.)
•
Check the fuses on the circuit board which is located under
the cover on the back of the refrigerator.
•
If the mains voltage are connected but the refrigerator stays
in gas operation -> is the refrigerator correctly connected and
is the fuse (230-240V) intact?
•
If the refrigerator does not operate in DC mode when
the engine is running -> is the alternator (D+) connection
made correctly?
•
If the Warning indicator lamp (
" for further information.
TROuBLEShOOTING
THE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT COLD ENOUGH
If the refrigerator is not cold enough it may be because:
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The ventilation is inadequate owing to reduced area of the
ventilation passages (partial blockage of grilles from wire
mesh etc.).
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The evaporator is frosted up.
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The temperature control setting is incorrect.
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The gas pressure is incorrect - check the pressure regulator at
the gas container.
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The ambient temperature is too high.
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Too much food is loaded at one time.
•
The door is not properly closed or the magnetic sealing strip
is defective.
If the refrigerator still does not work properly, call an au-
thorised service technician .
!
WARNING
The sealed cooling system must not be opened, since it
contains corroding chemicals under high pressure .
F) lights up -> see "
GAS

MAINTENANCE

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This appliance must be serviced by an authorised person. We
recommend that an authorised service technician checks the
refrigerator once a year.
•
The "Installation and operating instructions manual" should
always be available.
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Ensure that the gas safety shut-off valve is working properly.
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Make sure that the ventilation openings are unobstructed.
•
See to it that the burner is clean and free from combustible
material.
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All connections in the LP gas system should be checked for
gas leaks. Connections can be tested for leaks using a soap
solution. Do NoT use a naked flame! If there is any suspi-
cion of damage, call for an authorised service technician.

SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

Service and spare parts are obtainable from your dealer or
Dometic - consult the telephone directory.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The refrigerator is intended for installation in a motorhome,
and the information relates to this application. A correct instal-
lation is important for correct operation of the appliance.
The refrigerator must be installed on a solid floor and must
be level. With the vehicle carefully levelled, the refrigerator
should be level both ways in the freezer compartment.
Free air circulation over the fins of the cooling unit is essential.

VENTILATION OF THE UNIT

VENTILATION GRILLES
We recommend fitting the Dometic ventilation system, which
is specially developed by Dometic for this purpose. The
Dometic ventilation grilles permit inspection and small repairs
to be carried out without the necessity of removing the refrig-
erator from the recess.
If there is no outer grille at floor level where leaking gas can
escape, a 40 mm hole to the outside should be made in the
floor of the recess to drain any unburned gas to the outside. Fit
the hole with wire mesh and an angled plate to protect it from
stones, mud etc.
SIDE VENTILATION
The refrigerator unit is ventilated via two openings in the wall
of the motorhome. Fresh air enters through the lower opening
and warm air is discharged through the upper one.
The lower opening should be located at floor level to allow
any leaking gas to escape to the outside. The upper ventilation
opening should be located above the condenser, as high as pos-
sible, to ensure good ventilation.
ROOF VENTILATION
The ventilation of the cooling unit can also be done via one
opening in the wall of the motorhome and one on the roof for
the roof vent.
Fresh air enters through the lower opening and warm air is
discharged through the roof vent. The lower opening should be
located at floor level to allow any leaking gas to escape to the
outside.
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