Dometic RMD 8501 Operating Instructions Manual
Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles
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Operating Instructions
Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles
RMD 8501 RMD 8505
RMD 8551 RMD 8555
Type C40 / 110
N 2
MBA 04/2014
289 0457 - 09
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AUS / NZ
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles RMD 8501 RMD 8505 RMD 8551 RMD 8555 Record for future reference: Model number ..........Product number ..........Type C40 / 110 Serial number ..........AUS / NZ MBA 04/2014 289 0457 - 09... -
Page 2: For Your Safety
For your safety DANGER ! WARNING! Never use an unshielded flame to check The refrigerator is not suitable for the pro- gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage! per storage of medication. Please obser- There is a danger of fire or explosion. ve in addition the instructions in the medi- cation package inserts. - Page 3 If the connection cable is damaged it power supply corresponds to the value must be replaced by the Customer specified on the data plate. Any difference Service at Dometic, or by respectively values may result in damage the qualified personnel, in order to prevent appliance.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General ..........Introduction . - Page 5 Status indicators ..............Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com © Dometic GmbH - 2014 - Subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 6: 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 7: Warranty
General Information Dometic will assume no liability for damage in the case of : non-observation of the operating instructi- application not in accordance with the INFORMATION gives you supplementary and regulations or provisions useful guidance when dealing with your refrige- rator. -
Page 8: Environmental Notices
Maintain a clearance of approx. 10 mm bet- ween chilled products and post-evaporator Refrigerators manufactured by Dometic are ("cooling fins"). free of CFC/HCFC and HFC. Ammonia (a natural compound of hydrogen and nitrogen) Defrosting at regular intervals saves energy is used in the cooling unit as a coolant. -
Page 9: 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 10: 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 of This is a natural compound also used in hou- the pressure reducer on the gas system corre- sehold cleaning agents (1 litre of Salmiak sponds to the data specified on the rating cleaner contains up to 200g of ammonia -... -
Page 11: Safety Instructions When Storing Foodstuffs
+15°C and +25°C (refer to Setting of cooling compartment temperature ). 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... -
Page 12: Description Of Model
Description of model 3.0 Description of model Refrigerator rating plate Model identification The rating plate is to be found on the inside of Example : the refrigerator. It contains all important details of the refrigerator. You can read off from this RM D 8 5 0 1 the model identification, the product number... -
Page 13: Technical Data
24hrs 160 lit. 30 lit. 250 W / 170 W ca. 3.9 KWh / 460 g 40 kg • RMD 8501 1245x523x567 160 lit. 30 lit. 250 W / 170 W ca. 3.9 KWh / 460 g 40 kg •... -
Page 14: Refrigerator Operation
Refrigerator operation 4.0 Refrigerator operation The refrigerator is equipped to operate on Maintenance three power modes: The gas burner must be inspected and Mains voltage (230V AC) cleaned as necessary at least once a Direct-current voltage (12V DC) year. Keep the evidence of maintenance Gas (Universal LP Gas) work carried out on your refrigerator. -
Page 15: Gas Operation (Liquid Gas)
Refrigerator operation Gas operation (Universal LP NOTE! Gas) Proceed to the description that applies The refrigerator must be operated using to YOUR model. Universal LP Gas (no natural gas or town gas). For physical reasons, gas ignition faults Explanation of operating could occur starting from an altitude above controls sea level of approx. - Page 16 Refrigerator operation Manual energy selection / automatic igniti- Automatic energy selection / automatic on (RMD 8xx1) MES : ignition (RMD 8xx5) AES : Fig. 7 Fig. 8 1 1 = Power ON/OFF switch = Power ON/OFF switch = Energy selector button 230V AC = Energy selector button 230V AC = Energy selector button GAS = Energy selector button GAS...
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Page 17: Rmd 8Xx1Models
Refrigerator operation 4.6.3 Setting of cooling compartment RMD 85x1 models temperature MES-appliances (manual energy selection) 4.6.1 Electrical operation Fig. 11 Select the desired cooling compartment tem- perature by pressing button (7) . The LED display (8) of the selected temperatu- Fig. -
Page 18: Automatic Operation
Refrigerator operation 4.7.2 Automatic operation 4.7.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature see point 4.6.3 Setting of cooling compart- ment temperature . 4.7.4 Refuelling while in AES mode operation Fig. 13 To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 seconds. In order to prevent unintended switching to gas operation during refuelling, the electronic The refrigerator starts with the last selected... -
Page 19: Gas Operation With Internal Batteries (Optional)
Refrigerator operation Self-contained gas operati- 4.8.1 Inserting / changing the batteries on and optional battery Switch off the refrigerator, as described in sec- compartment tion Shutting of the refrigerator . An optional battery compartment in the elec- open tronics case for internal (self-contained) power supply of the electronics is available for the press model variants RMD 8xx1 (appliances with... -
Page 20: Frameheating
Refrigerator operation Frame heating All models are equipped with a frame heating Operation with 230 V mode and 12 V mode (12VDC/3,5W) around the freezer compart- AES (automatic operation) : ment. During summer months with high tem- The frame heater is switched on continuously. peratures and humidity the metal frame may There is no indication on the control panel. -
Page 21: Fastening And Releasing The Doorlock Hook When Parking The Vehicle
The interior lighting is controlled using a door contact. Should the door be kept open for more than 2 minutes, an acoustic signal is initiated (pulsing whistle tone). In the case of a fault, contact an authori- sed Dometic custo- mer service agent. Fig. 26 Fig. 25... -
Page 22: Storing Food And Making Ice Cubes
Refrigerator operation 4.13 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- 4.13.1 Storing products in the cooling rature cannot be guaranteed for system- compartment related reasons. -
Page 23: Making Ice Cubes
Refrigerator operation If the refrigerator is to be taken out of ser- 4.13.4 Making ice cubes vice for an extended period of time, close the onboard shut-off valve and the cylinder Ice cubes are best frozen overnight. At night, valve . the refrigerator has less work to do and the unit has more reserves. -
Page 24: Changing The Decor Panel
Refrigerator operation 4.16 Changing the decor panel Frameless decor panel Decor panel with frame Remove the lateral ledge (1) the door (ledge is attached, not screwed). Shift decor panel (2) away from the door and insert the new decor panel. Re-attach ledge (1) . -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
- Check battery, charge it. - Start engine. - Engine not running. - Heating element defective (please also refer to - Please inform the Dometic Customer Service failure indication). Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 230V operation. Possible cause Action you can take - On-board fuse defective. -
Page 26: Information On Failure Display And Trouble-Shooting
Refrigerator operation 4.18 Information on failure display Before notifying the authorised Service Center, please check whether: and trouble-shooting the instructions in section "Operating the Refrigerators with an electronics system refrigerator" have been observed. (MES, AES) indicate the occurence of a the refrigerator stands level. - Page 27 Refrigerator operation Operation with batteries (internal power supply) Remedy Indicator Fault flashing Flame not ignited Check gas supply (gas bottle, gas valve) brightly Press the (8) button after clearing the fault. Burner defective or coo- Check burner, burner nozzles, if necessary contact flashing ling unit defective Customer Service and arrange replacement...
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