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Dometic RUA5308X Operating Manual

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REFRIGERATION
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RUA5308X, RUA6508X, RUA8508X
Absorption refrigerator
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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATION RUA5308X, RUA6508X, RUA8508X Absorption refrigerator Operating manual...
  • Page 2 © 2023 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 pending patent. The trademarks mentioned...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This product manual, including the instructions, guide- lines, and warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit documents.dometic.com. Contents 1 Explanation of symbols ..............3 2 Safety instructions .

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product. 2 Safety instructions 2.1 General safety WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury. Electrocution hazard • Installation and removal of the refrigerator may only be carried out by qualified personnel. •...
  • Page 5 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Safety instructions CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury. Health hazard • To avoid a hazard due to instability of the refrigerator, it must be fixed in accordance with the instal- lation instructions.
  • Page 6 Safety instructions RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X NOTICE! Damage hazard • Do not lean on the open refrigerator door. • Store heavy objects such as bottles or cans only in the refrigerator door, in the vegetable compart- ment or on the bottom shelf. •...

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Scope of delivery • In case of gas odor: – Close the gas supply tap and the valve on the cylinder. – Open all windows and leave the room. – Do not operate any electrical switch. –...

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    • Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer • Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer • Use for purposes other than those described in this manual Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications. 6 Technical description 6.1 General The refrigerator is an absorption refrigerator and is designed for operation •...
  • Page 9 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Technical description 6.2 Components RUA 5308X No. in Description Quantity fig. 1 Upper door rack Bottom door rack with bottle holder Crisper Refrigerator shelf Interior light Freezer compartment Control and display elements...
  • Page 10 Technical description RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X RUA6508X, RUA8508X Quantity No. in Description fig. 2 RUA6508X RUA8508X Freezer compartment door Freezer door rack Refrigerator door Upper door rack Bottom door rack with bottle holder Crisper Refrigerator shelf Air duct cover plate Interior light Control and display elements Freezer shelf...
  • Page 11 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Technical description 6.3 Control and display elements No. in Description fig. 3 Control knob Display 6.4 Control knob Function of the control knob: • Rotate: Choose menu item. The selected menu item is highlighted. •...
  • Page 12 Technical description RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X 6.5 Display Main menu By default the display shows the following main menu: No. in Description fig. 4 Cooling capacity indicator (cooling level 1 – 5) Operation with AC power Operation with DC power Operation with gas Beep off: Acoustic indication for extended door openings or fault messages is...
  • Page 13 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Technical description No. in Description fig. 4 Lower outer fan off or on in automatic or manual fan mode Automatic fan mode The fan switches on or off automatically. Manual fan mode The fan operates continuously. User mode currently activated: Performance mode (factory default): All functionalities of the refrigerator activated.

  • Page 14: Using The Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Standby mode and error screen After 10 seconds without operating the control knob, the backlight dims and the display returns to the main menu (A). After 3 minutes without operating the control knob, the display switches to standby mode (C). A snowflake appears in the upper left corner to indicate that the refrigerator is on, even if the display is in standby mode.
  • Page 15 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Using the refrigerator ➤ Store food as shown in fig. 6: 7.3 Saving energy • Only open the refrigerator as often and for as long as necessary. • Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the device to keep cool. •...
  • Page 16 Using the refrigerator RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X 7.6 Switching off the refrigerator ➤ Press and hold the control knob for at least 3 seconds. ✔ The refrigerator switches off. 7.7 Operating the refrigerator Menu navigation: fig. 7 ➤ Press the control knob to activate the display. The main menu is divided into three submenus: Main menu Submenu...
  • Page 17 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Using the refrigerator 1. Rotate the control knob to select a submenu. 2. Press the control knob to open the selected submenu. ✔ The submenu opens. 3. Rotate the control knob to navigate through the submenu items or to adjust a setting. 4.
  • Page 18 Using the refrigerator RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X 7.8 Selecting the type of energy ➤ Select the submenu “Operating mode” (see table on page 16). The following screen is displayed: No. in Button Description fig. 8 Activating/ deactivating automatic operation mode Note: Automatic operation mode is only available, if D+ is detected.
  • Page 19 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Using the refrigerator NOTE Operation with gas: • For ignition, the device makes 3 attempts, each at an interval of 2 minutes, to ignite the flame. Each ignition attempt is interrupted after 30 seconds without flame. If ignition fails in all 3 attempts, an error code will be displayed on the error screen (see chapter “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 20 Using the refrigerator RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X 7.11 Using the refrigerator door/freezer compartment door CAUTION! Risk of injury • Ensure that refrigerator doors are locked before you leave on your trip. • Always open the refrigerator doors carefully, as the foodstuff may have slipped and could fall out. NOTICE! Damage hazard Do not open the refrigerator door and freezer compartment door further than a 90°...
  • Page 21 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Using the refrigerator 3. Press against the refrigerator door (fig. 0 2.). ✔ The protruding pin snaps into the hook. The door is locked in position. 7.12 Using the crisper NOTICE! Damage hazard The maximum load capacity of the crisper is 18 l. ➤...
  • Page 22 Using the refrigerator RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X 7.13 Removing and refitting the shelves WARNING! Risk of child entrapment All shelves are fixed in place to prevent children from climbing inside the refrigerator. • Only remove the shelves for cleaning purposes. •...
  • Page 23 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Using the refrigerator 1. Push the locking clamps upwards and remove them (1.). 2. Slide the shelf to the left until the plastic holders on the right side are free (2.). 3. Tilt the right end of the shelf up until the plastic holders on the left side are free (3.). 4.
  • Page 24 Using the refrigerator RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Positioning the bottle shelf The shelves can be optionally installed in a backward or forward sloping position as a bottle rack. ➤ Remove the respective shelf and relocate the shelf as shown in fig. e. 180°...
  • Page 25 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Using the refrigerator 7.14 Replacing the door panel Removing the door panel ➤ Pull out the decorative strips on the sides of the door and remove the door panel.
  • Page 26 Using the refrigerator RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Installing the door panel 1. Place the door panel on the door (fig. h). 2. Secure the door panel by attaching the decorative strips to the sides of the door (fig. i).

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Cleaning 8 Cleaning WARNING! Electrocution hazard Always disconnect the refrigerator from the AC and DC power supply and turn off the gas before cleaning. NOTICE! Damage hazard • Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the refrigerator.
  • Page 28 Cleaning RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X 12 V 230 V...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Maintenance 9 Maintenance WARNING! Risk of explosion and electrocution hazard • Work on gas and electrical installations may only be performed by qualified technicians. Always disconnect the refrigerator from the AC and DC power supply and turn off the gas before ser- vicing it.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X 1. Disconnect the voltage and gas supply. 2. Remove the contents from the freezer and refrigerator compartments. 3. Put a cloth in the freezer and refrigerator compartment to absorb any excess water. 4. Leave the doors open for at least 4 h. ✔...
  • Page 31 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested remedy ➤ Check that the ventilation grille is not The refrigerator does not The ventilation around the cool- cool sufficiently. ing unit is not sufficient. obstructed. ➤ Check whether the refrigerator door is The evaporator is iced up.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X 10.1 Fault messages and beeps All faults are indicated on the display by highlighting the middle submenu on the main menu with a red banner and a code (error screen, see fig. 5 B, page 14). Faults that terminate the entire cooling function are additionally indicated by a beep.
  • Page 33 RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Troubleshooting ERROR type fault messages All faults of the ERROR type must be reset manually: ➤ Press and hold the control knob between 2 and 4 seconds. ✔ The error has been reset. Error Fault Solution message...

  • Page 34: 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). The warranty applicable to your product is PLACEHOLDER YEARS year(s). For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device: •...

  • Page 35: Technical Data

    RUA 5308X, RUA 6508X, RUA 8508X Technical data 13 Technical data RUA5308X RUA6508X RUA8508X Capacity 133 l 134 l 170 l • Refrigerator compartment 13 l 46 l 46 l • Frozen compartment 146 l 180 l 216 l • Total capacity...
  • 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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