Using The Refrigerator - Dometic CD Series Installation And Operating Manual

Using the refrigerator

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NOTE
Always connect the refrigerator to the rectifier. Otherwise the priority
circuit for the refrigerator will be disabled.
The priority circuit reduces the load on a connected battery by the
rectifier always switching to mains operation if AC power is connected.
Proceed as follows when you connect the refrigerator to the AC supply:
➤ Fix the rectifier as shown in the location foreseen, behind the refrigerator (fig. 9,
page 5).
➤ Protect the AC circuit using a slow-blow fuse (250 V/4 A).
➤ Connect the power cable to the AC power supply.
➤ Plug in the connecting cable to the AC socket (fig. 9 1,page 5).
Proceed as follows when you connect the refrigerator to a DC supply when a rectifier
is fitted:
➤ Connect the loose DC cable (fig. 9 2, page 5) to the battery:
– Red cable: positive battery terminal
– Black cable: negative battery terminal
8 Using the refrigerator
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NOTE
Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time, you should clean
it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (please also
refer to the chapter "Cleaning and care" on page 20).
8.1 Energy saving tips
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Choose a well ventilated installation location which is protected against direct
sunlight.
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Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the cooling device to
keep cool.
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Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
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Do not leave the cooling device open for longer than necessary.
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