Dometic RM 5310 Operating Instructions Manual

Dometic RM 5310 Operating Instructions Manual

Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles
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Operating instructions

Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles
RM 5310
RM 5330
MBA 11/2011
N 1
Type C40 / 110
821 2690 - 94
RM 5380
Record for future reference:
Model number
Product number
Serial number
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AUS / NZ

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles RM 5310 RM 5330 RM 5380 Record for future reference: Model number ..........Product number ..........MBA 11/2011 Serial number ..........AUS / NZ Type C40 / 110 821 2690 - 94...
  • Page 2 RM 5310 RM 5330 RM 5380 Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com © Dometic GmbH - 2011 - Subject to change without prior notice...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents General ..........Introduction .
  • Page 4: General

    Explanation of symbols Introduction used in this manual You have made an excellent choice in selec- ting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator. We Warning notices are sure that you will be satisfied with your new refrigerator in all respects. The refrigera- Warning notices are identified by symbols.
  • Page 5: Warranty

    Dometic reserves the right to make rator. changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving the product and Environmental Tips safety.
  • Page 6: Environmental Notices

    General Environmental notices 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. When disposing of the refrigerator, detach The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing all refrigerator doors and leave the stora- foodstuffs.
  • 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 Regularly clean the inside of the refrigera- tor. storing 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 the refrigerator. It contains all important details RM 5 3 1 0 of the refrigerator. You can read off from this the model identification, the product number and the serial number.
  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Description of model Technical data RM 5310 RM 5380 RM 5330 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Model Dimensions Gross capacity Rating details Consumption * Ignition H x W x D (mm) freezer mains/battery electricity/gas weight manual automat. Depth incl. door...
  • Page 12: Refrigerator Operation

    Refrigerator operation 4.0 Refrigerator operation Explanation of operating controls The refrigerator is equipped to operate on Manual energy selection / manual ignition three power modes: with battery igniter Mains voltage (230V AC) Direct-current voltage (12V DC) Gas (liquid gas propane/butane) Each refrigerator with manual ignition is equip- ped with an automatic flame safety valve which interrupts the gas supply automatically...
  • Page 13: Electrical Operation

    Refrigerator operation On the initial refrigerator start-up or after a 4.3.1 Electrical operation cylinder change, air may be trapped in the gas line. To purge the air from the lines, switch on the refrigerator and any other gas appliances (e.g. stove) for a short time. The gas ignites without delay.
  • Page 14: Setting Of Cooling Compartment Temperature

    +15°C and +25°C (refer to Fig. 28, tem- perature level 3). The unit operates within its optimum performance range. Dometic refrigerators work according to the absorption principle. For physical reasons, an absorption system responds slowly to changes made by the thermostat controller, by Fig.
  • Page 15: Storing Food And Making Ice Cubes

    Refrigerator operation Storing food and making ice When ambient temperatures are lower than +10°C and the refrigerator is exposed to cubes these temperatures for extended periods of time, an even regulation of freezer tempe- 4.6.1 Storing products in the cooling rature cannot be guaranteed for system- compartment related reasons.
  • Page 16: Making Ice Cubes

    Refrigerator operation 4.6.4 Making ice cubes CAUTION! The layer of ice must never be removed Ice cubes are best frozen overnight. At night, forcibly, nor may defrosting be accelera- the refrigerator has less work to do and the ted using a heat source! unit has more reserves.
  • Page 17: Exchange Of The Interior Lighting

    Fig. 33 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 36 Fig. 35 Fig. 26 Fig. 25 Please contact Dometic Service Centres for replacement LED-lighting. Switch off the refrigerator. Remove the reflector disk. Loosen LED-housing and take it off. Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Connect new LED-board.
  • Page 18: Changing The Decor Panel

    Fit the door on the hinge pin. This protects the unit from excessively cold air which could have adverse effects on the per- formance of the unit. Decor panel dimensions : Model RM 5310 You should also attach the winter cover if the Height Width Thickness...
  • Page 19: 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. Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 230V operation. Possible cause Action you can take Fit new fuse.
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