Cleaning; Positioning The Appliance; Using The Appliance; From Electrical Mains - Dometic
F400 Operating Instructions Manual

3. Cleaning

Clean both the inside and outside of the
appliance before putting it into use.
To do so, use a soft towel, lukewarm water and a
non-abrasive detergent. Ensure water does not
enter the rear cover grille or the control elements.
Afterwards, wipe the appliance with a clean towel
and cleanwater, and then wipe it dry.
To avoid damage, do not use soap, soda or
abrasive cleaners.

4. Positioning the appliance

During the refrigeration process, the appliance
gives off heat from the condenser (under the
upper part of the rear cover) into the surrounding air.
The more ventilated the condenser is, the more
effective the refrigeration will be.
The other condition for satisfactory operation is that
the appliance stands on a flat surface. This is best
seen by placing a glass of water on top of the
appliance.
It is important that the appliance is not directly
exposed to radiated heat (sunlight, radiator, near an
oven, etc.).
In gas operation following clearances should be
kept from the walls or other materials: from the
back side of the appliance minimum 10cms, from
both sidewalls 4cms each, from the top of the
appliance minimum 30 cms, from the bottom
minimum 5cms.
In the immediate vicinity of the appliance within the
specified distances no inflammable matters (paper,
wood, grass, textile etc.) should be met with.

5. Using the appliance

The cable for mains connection, the 12V connecting
cable and the connector for the gas hook-up are
located on the rear cover of the Freezer / Refrigerator
(Figure 2).
5.1. Operating from electrical mains
Make sure the voltage shown on the data plate of the
appliance matches that of the mains voltage to which
you wish to connect the appliance. Pull out the mains
connecting cable and connect it to a receptacle
earthed socket for connection.
When connecting the appliance for the first time, set
the thermostat to maximum; then, after about five
hours, set it back towards minimum according to your
need of cooling. If you want to use the box as a freezer
(-12°C) then leave the thermostat setting on the
maximum, during the whole operation.
NB: Plug is provided according to specific
regulations in each country and may be different to
that shown.
Figure 2
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