Dometic RMSL 8 Series Operating Manual
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- Page 1 REFRIGERATION REFRIGERATORS RM8xxx, RMS8xxx, RML8xxx, RMSL8xxx Absorber refrigerator Operating manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General ..........Introduction . - Page 3 Status indicators ..............Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com © Dometic GmbH - 2012 - Subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 4: 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 5: Warranty
Dometic reserves the right to make rator. changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving the product and Environmental Tips safety. -
Page 6: Environmental Notices
General Environmental notices Refrigerators manufactured by Dometic are free of CFC/HCFC and HFC. Ammonia (a natural compound of hydrogen and nitrogen) is used in the cooling unit as a coolant. Non- ozone-hazardous cyclopentane is used as a propellant for manufacturing PU foam insulati- 1.9.1 Disposal... -
Page 7: 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 8: 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 This is a natural compound also used in hou- corresponds to the data specified on the sehold cleaning agents (1 litre of Salmiak rating plate of the appliance. -
Page 9: Safety Instructions When Storing Foodstuffs
A refrigerator built in behind a window and range. exposed to direct sunlight Dometic refrigerators work according to the Storing the products too soon, i.e. shortly absorption principle. For physical reasons, an after starting up the appliance for use... -
Page 10: 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 (S) (L) 8 5 0 1 the model identification, the product number... -
Page 11: Technical Data
Description of model Technical data RMS 8xxx RML 8xxx RM 8xxx Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Models with curved door Model Dimensions Gross capacity Rating details Consumption * Ignition H x W x D (mm) with without mains/battery electricity/gas weight Piezo Automat... -
Page 12: Description Of Refrigerator
Description of model Models with flat door Model Dimensions Gross capacity Rating details Consumption * Ignition H x W x D (mm) with without mains/battery electricity/gas weight Piezo Automat Depth incl. door freezer compartment over 24hrs 92 lit. 125 W / 120 W ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g 26 kg •... -
Page 13: 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. When using liquefied petroleum Gas (liquid gas propane/butane) gas (tank or refill cylinders) the mainten- Select the desired power mode by the energy... -
Page 14: Gas Operation
Refrigerator operation Gas operation (Liquid gas) NOTE! Proceed to the description that applies The refrigerator must be operated using to YOUR model. liquid gas (propane, butane) (no natural gas or town gas). When using LPG gas, please consider that Explanation of operating the burner needs cleaning at shorter inter- controls vals due to the gas combustion method (2... - Page 15 Refrigerator operation Manual energy selection / automatic igniti- Automatic energy selection / automatic on (RM 8xx1) MES : ignition (RM 8xx5) AES : Fig. 8 Fig. 9 1 = Power ON/OFF switch 1 = Power ON/OFF switch = Energy selector button 230V ~ = Energy selector button 230V ~...
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Page 16: Rm 8Xx0 Models
Refrigerator operation RM 8xx0 models Appliances with battery igniter (manual energy selection) 4.6.1 Electrical operation Fig. 14 3. Then, press knob (3) of battery igniter down and keep it depressed. The ignition process is activated automatically. 4. Once the flame ignites, the pointer of galva- Fig. -
Page 17: Rm 8Xx1Models
Refrigerator operation 4.7.2 Setting of cooling compartment RM 8xx1 models temperature MES appliances (manual energy selection) 4.7.1 Electrical operation Fig. 18 Select the desired cooling compartment tem- perature by pressing button (6) . Fig. 16 The LED display (7) of the selected temperatu- To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 re setting is illuminated. -
Page 18: Automatic Operation
Refrigerator operation 4.8.3 Setting of cooling compartment 4.8.2 Automatic operation temperature see point “4.7.2” 4.8.4 Refuelling while in AES mode operation Fig. 20 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 system starts gas operation of the refrigerator... -
Page 19: Gas Operation With Internal Batteries (Optional)
Refrigerator operation Gas operation with internal 4.9.1 Inserting / changing the batteries batteries (optional) Switch off the refrigerator, as described in section 4.17 Shutting of the refrigerator. An optional battery compartment in the elec- tronics case for internal (self-contained) power supply of the electronics is available for the model variants RM 8xx1 and RM 8xx5 (appli- ances with electronics). -
Page 20: Door Locking
Shut the door again by pushing it to close. The snapping into the lock can be heard. Please contact the While the vehicle is parked, the locking hook authorized Dometic may be fixed to facilitate opening of the door Service if a failure (Fig. 26-27). occurs. -
Page 21: Removable Freezer Compartment
Once the freezer compartment is removed, an additional storage rack (3.) may be installed. The storage rack is a piece of extra equipment and may be obtained from Dometic dealer service network. 4.14 Exchange of the igniter's battery Appliances with battery igniter (RM 8xx0) Fig. -
Page 22: Storing Food And Making Ice Cubes
Refrigerator operation 4.15 Storing food and making ice The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for short-term stora cubes ge of frozen food. It is not suitable as a means of freezing foods. 4.15.1 Storing products in the cooling When ambient temperatures are lower than compartment +10°C and the refrigerator is exposed to... -
Page 23: Making Ice Cubes
Refrigerator operation and the appliance is fully switched off (Fig. 4.15.4 Making ice cubes 40). Release the locking mechanism of the door Ice cubes are best frozen overnight. At night, lock by pushing it and shift it to the front. If the refrigerator has less work to do and the the door is shut in this position, a small gap unit has more reserves. -
Page 24: Changing The Decor Panel
Refrigerator operation 4.18 Changing the decor panel Modell RMx(L) 8xxx (frameless decor panel) Model RMS 84xx, RM 8xxx, RM(S)L 8xxx (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. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
- Check battery, charge it. - Engine not running. - Start engine. - Heating element defective (please also refer to - Please inform the Dometic Customer Service failure indication). Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 240V operation. Possible cause Action you can take - On-board fuse defective. -
Page 26: Information On Failure Display And Trouble-Shooting
Refrigerator operation 4.20 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 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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