Dometic RM 8400 Operating Instructions Manual page 28

5.2 Operating modes and use of the refrigerator
This refrigerator is equipped to operate on
three power modes:
AC mains power (230V), 12 V DC or gas
(propane/butane liquid gas).
Select the desired power mode by the ener-
gy selector switch (battery igniter type
models) or the MODE button (MES, AES).
Appliances with automatic energy selection
(AES) are additionally provided with automa-
tic mode function. The AES system automa-
tically selects the best energy source for each
particular situation.
5.2.1 Control elements of energy selections BATTERY IGNITER, MES and AES
Manual energy selection / manual ignition (RM 8xx0) battery igniter:
A
A = Power On switch / Energy selector switch
B = Temperature selection
C = Manual igniter (battery igniter)
Explanations:
The refrigerator is equipped to operate on mains
power, 12V DC or liquid gas. Select the desired
power supply by turning the energy selector
switch A. The energy selector switch A has four
A
The cooling unit is silent in operation.
The refrigerator works reliably on slopes of up
to 6° (5° with models starting from 140 litres
capacity).
When the appliance is started for the first time,
there may be a mild odour which will disappe-
ar after a few hours.
Air the living space thoroughly.
The refrigerator will take several hours to reach
its operating temperature in the cooling com-
partment.
B
D = Gas operation indicator
settings: OFF, AC mains voltage, DC (battery),
gas (liquid gas).
Off
Mains voltage (230V AC)
Direct-current voltage (12V DC)
Gas
Fig. 2
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D
C
Fig. 1