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Dometic 10 Series Operating Manual

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REFRIGERATION
10-SERIES
RMD10.5XS
Absorption refrigerator
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Operating manual

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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATION 10-SERIES RMD10.5XS Absorption refrigerator Operating manual...
  • Page 2 © 2020 Dometic Group. The visual appearance of the contents of this manual is protected by copyright and design law. The underlying technical design and the products contained herein may be protected by design, patent or be patent pending. The trademarks mentioned in this manual belong to Dometic Sweden AB.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dometic accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury incurred, directly or indirectly, from the installation, use or maintenance of the product not in compliance with the instructions and warnings in the product manual.

  • Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of symbols RMD10.5XS Explanation of symbols WARNING! Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION! Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE! Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
  • Page 5 RMD10.5XS Safety instructions Fire hazard • The refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit is highly flammable. In the event of any damage to the refrigerant circuit (smell of ammonia): – Switch off the device. – Avoid naked flames and sparks. – Air the room well. Explosion hazard •...
  • Page 6 Safety instructions RMD10.5XS Safe operation CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury. Risk of injury • Close and lock the device door before beginning a journey. • The cooling aggregate at the back of the device becomes very hot during operation.
  • Page 7 RMD10.5XS Safety instructions • Never store liquid gas cylinders in buildings such as garages. • Any indoor storage must comply with AS/NZS 1596. • Do not store liquid gas cylinders on their side. • Keep liquid gas cylinders away from direct sunlight. The temperature should not exceed 50 °C.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions RMD10.5XS Safety when operating CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury. Health hazard • Make sure that you only put items in the device which may be chilled at the selected temperature. •...

  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery

    This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with this instruction. Any other use, deviating from the intended use, is not allowed! Dometic accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury incurred, directly or indirectly due to other as the intended use.

  • Page 10: Technical Description

    Technical description RMD10.5XS Technical description The refrigerator is an absorption refrigerator and is designed for operation • on a 12 V DC power supply • on an AC power supply • with liquefied universal LPG gas The refrigerator has an automatic operating mode that selects the most economical connected type of energy.
  • Page 11 RMD10.5XS Technical description Components No. in fig. 1 Description Freezer compartment door Refrigerator door Top door bin Bottom door bin with bottle holder Fruit and vegetable section with VG Fresh base Refrigerator shelf Air duct Control and display elements Freezer shelf Freezer compartment...
  • Page 12 Technical description RMD10.5XS Control and display elements The LED display has the following operating and display elements (fig. 2): Symbol Description ON/OFF button Fault indication Operating with DC power Operating with gas Operating with AC power Automatic mode Temperature indication Energy selection button MODE Temperature selection button...

  • Page 13: Using The Refrigerator

    RMD10.5XS Using the refrigerator Using the refrigerator NOTICE! • Make sure that you only put items in the refrigerator which may be kept at the selected temperature. • Make sure that items in the refrigerator do not block the openings of the cooling ventilation areas in the main compartment •...
  • Page 14 Using the refrigerator RMD10.5XS 90°...
  • Page 15 RMD10.5XS Using the refrigerator Tips for using the refrigerator optimally When the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator exceeds +4 °C, the shelf life of goods that spoil quickly cannot be guaranteed. To attain an optimal cooling capacity in the interior of the refrigerator, observe the following information: •...
  • Page 16 Using the refrigerator RMD10.5XS Switching on the refrigerator ➤ Press and hold the for 2 seconds. button ✔ The refrigerator starts with the last selected settings. Switching off the refrigerator ➤ Press and hold the for 4 seconds. button ✔ A beep sounds and the refrigerator switches off. Operating the refrigerator Selecting the power source MODE...
  • Page 17 RMD10.5XS Using the refrigerator Selecting the cooling capacity NOTE For ambient temperatures of +15 °C to +25 °C, select the MID cooling capacity. MODE MODE MODE Fan operation When switching on the device, the fan is switched on for a short time (function test). While the refrigerator is in operation the fan only switches on in the following situations: •...
  • Page 18 Using the refrigerator RMD10.5XS Stand-alone gas operation WARNING! In stand-alone gas mode, the refrigerator must be switched off manually during refuelling. NOTE • When there is no AC or DC connection, the batteries are drained even when the refrigerator is off. •...
  • Page 19 RMD10.5XS Using the refrigerator Using the refrigerator doors Disabling the door lock ➤ Disable the door lock as shown (fig. 5). ✔ The refrigerator door is easy to open and close but will not be secured when closed.
  • Page 20 Using the refrigerator RMD10.5XS Securing the refrigerator door at the top automatically ➤ Release and open the refrigerator door as shown (fig. 6). ✔ The refrigerator door is automatically secured at the top after closing (fig. 7).
  • Page 21 RMD10.5XS Using the refrigerator Securing the refrigerator door before starting to drive ➤ Secure the refrigerator door as shown (fig. 8). 6.10 Notes on storing food CAUTION! – Health hazard! • Please check if the temperature of the refrigerator is suitable for the food you want to store.
  • Page 22 Using the refrigerator RMD10.5XS NOTICE! • The maximum weight per door shelf is 6 kg. The maximum weight for the entire door is 7.5 kg. • Store heavy objects such as bottles or cans only in the refrigerator door, in the lower storage compartment or on the bottom shelf. •...
  • Page 23 RMD10.5XS Using the refrigerator Using the VG fresh base NOTICE! The maximum load capacity of the VG fresh base is 5.5 kg. The humidity in the vegetable compartment can be regulated using the slider in the VG fresh base (fig. 1 5, page 11) as follows: Goods to be cooled Optimal humidity Slider position...
  • Page 24 Using the refrigerator RMD10.5XS 6.11 Defrosting the refrigerator NOTICE! Do not use mechanical tools or heating devices such as hair dryers to remove ice or loosen frozen items. > 3 m m 4 sec ( > 0 . 1 2 i n . 4 –...
  • Page 25 RMD10.5XS Using the refrigerator 6.12 Using the Door Airing Function CAUTION! The airing function must not be used while driving. Ensure that the refrigerator door and the freezer compartment door are closed and locked before starting to drive. NOTICE! Use the door airing function, if you do not intend to use the refrigerator for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 26 Using the refrigerator RMD10.5XS 6.13 Optional battery backup/Stand-alone gas operation If the caravan or motor home’s 12 V DC battery power supply is unavailable or if the power supply is cut off while the device is in operation, the electronic control unit automatically switches to internal battery power (if batteries are inserted).

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    RMD10.5XS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTE To safely operate 12 V consumer units in the caravan while driving, it must be ensured that the towing vehicle provides sufficient voltage. In some vehicles, the battery management system may automatically switch off the consumer units to protect the battery. Ask your vehicle manufacturer for more information.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting RMD10.5XS Fault Possible cause Suggested remedy The refrigerator is not The ventilation around the Check that the ventilation grill is not cooling adequately. cooling unit is not sufficient. obstructed. The evaporator is iced up. Check whether the refrigerator door closes properly.
  • Page 29 RMD10.5XS Troubleshooting WARNING type fault messages All faults messages of the WARNING type are reset automatically once the fault has been rectified. Code Fault Solution Defective temperature sensor in the Contact customer service for assistance. refrigerator compartment AC power not connected or AC volt- Connect the refrigerator to AC or select a age <...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting RMD10.5XS Code Fault Solution No cooling in AC mode Check if the device is tilted and level it if necessary. Reset the error. Contact customer service if this error occurs again. No cooling in DC mode Check if the device is tilted and level it if necessary.

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    RMD10.5XS Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance WARNING! Always disconnect the refrigerator from the energy supply before you clean and service it. NOTICE! Never use sharp cleaning agents or hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects which have frozen in place. ➤...
  • Page 32 Cleaning and maintenance RMD10.5XS ➤ Clean the gas burner as shown (fig. e, page 32). 12 V 240 V...

  • Page 33: Warranty

    ➤ Keep a record of any maintenance performed. Warranty If the product does not work as it should, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer). For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device: •...

  • Page 34: Disposal

    Disposal RMD10.5XS Disposal NOTE This device contains flammable insulation blowing gas. Only have the device removed and disposed of by a specialist. Protect the environment! Do not dispose of any batteries with general household waste. Return defective or used batteries to your retailer or dispose of them at collection points.

  • Page 35: Technical Data

    – overall (Door slider excluded) – from flange rear face: Weight: 52.5 kg Inspection/certification: DO NOT REMOVE NOTE The power and gas consumptions are measured at 32 °C ambient temperature with 3 °C average cooling temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Detailed information dometic.com...
  • Page 36 YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL DEALER SUPPORT SALES OFFICE dometic.com/dealer dometic.com/contact dometic DOMETIC GROUP AB...

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