Refrigerator Operation; General; Cleaning; Maintenance - Dometic RML 8551 Installation Manual

Refrigerator operation

4.0 Refrigerator operation
4.1

General

The refrigerator is equipped to operate on
three power modes:
120V AC
12V DC
Gas (propane)
Select the desired power mode by the MODE
button (MES, AES). Appliances with automa-
tic energy selection (AES) are additionally pro-
vided with "automatic mode" function. The
AES system automatically selects the best
energy source for each particular situation.
Additional features
The brightness of the display reduces after
a few seconds if no other buttons are pres-
sed. The indicator lights again if a button is
pressed. Press the button again to activate
the required function.
Failures are indicated by flashing of the fai-
lure indicator LED.
Should the door be kept open for too long
(more than 2 minutes), an acoustic signal is
initiated (pulsing whistle tone).
Should the electronic control detect any fai-
lure, an acoustic signal will sound (pulsing
whistle tone). At the same time the display
starts flashing (for trouble-shooting, please
refer to section 4.18 ).
4.2

Cleaning

Before starting up the refrigerator, it is recom-
mended that you clean it inside and repeat this
at regular intervals.
Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a
mild detergent. Then
wipe out the appli-
ance with clean
water and dry tho-
roughly.
Keep the condensation water drain channel
free of deposits. To avoid material alterations,
do not use soap or hard, abrasive or soda-
based cleaning agents. Do not allow the door
seal to come into contact with oil or grease.
4.3

Maintenance

It is recommended that the gas burner be
inspected and cleaned as necessary at
least once a year. When using liquefied
petroleum gas (tank or refill cylinders) the
maintenance interval is reduced. Keep the
evidence of maintenance work carried out
on your refrigerator.
Work on gas and electrical equipment
shall be carried out by qualified person-
nel only. It is recommended to have it
done by an authorized customer ser-
vices department.
The gas burner must be inspected and
cleaned as necessary at least once a
year. When using liquefied petroleum gas
(tank or refill cylinders) the mainte-
nance interval is reduced to half-yearly
or quarterly.
We recommend maintenance following an
extended shutdown of the vehicle. Please
contact our customer services.
NOTE: Avoid spraying water through the
vent grilles when washing the RV.
It is important to keep the refrigerator vent
area free from combustible material, gasoline
and other flammable vapors or liquids.
Check all connections in the LP gas system
(at the back of the refrigerator) for gas
leaks. The LP gas supply must be turned
on. Apply a noncorrosive bubble solution to
all LP gas connections. The appearance of
bubbles indicates a leak and should be
repaired immediately by a qualified service-
man who is familiar with LP gas systems
and refrigerators.
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