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Dometic RUA5208X Operating Manual

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RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X
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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATION RUA5208X, RUA6408X, RUA8408X Absorption refrigerator Operating manual...
  • Page 2 © 2024 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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: Safety When Operating

    RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Safety when operating 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 when operating RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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

    Ref. no. LS300 ventilation grille 9620000524 Gas flue kit 3776 9620000522, 9620000523 RUA5208X only: Door reversing kit • Left hand to right hand (LH to RH) 9620001938 • Right hand to left hand (RH to LH) 9600024323 Roof vent kit 9620008608, 9620008609 Accessories are available from specialist dealers.

  • 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. 7 Technical description 7.1 General The refrigerator is an absorption refrigerator and is designed for operation •...
  • Page 9 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Technical description 7.2 Components RUA5208X 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X RUA6408X, RUA8408X Quantity No. in Description fig. 2 RUA6408X RUA8408X 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Technical description 7.3 Control and display elements No. in Description fig. 3 Control knob Display 7.4 Control knob Function of the control knob: • Rotate: Choose menu item. The selected menu item is highlighted. •...
  • Page 12 Technical description RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 7.5 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator ➤ Store food as shown in fig. 6: 8.3 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 8.6 Switching off the refrigerator ➤ Press and hold the control knob for at least 3 seconds. ✔ The refrigerator switches off. 8.7 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 8.8 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator Selecting the type of energy manually NOTE Only switch to DC power supply after the set cooling temperature has been reached ➤ Press the button to set operation with AC power. ➤...
  • Page 20 Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Opening the refrigerator door/freezer compartment door ➤ Press the handle and pull the door open. 90° 90° Locking the refrigerator door/freezer compartment door 1. Ensure the door is not in the winter position (chapter “Removing and refitting the shelves” on page 22). 2.
  • Page 21 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator 180° 8.12 Using the crisper NOTICE! Damage hazard The maximum load capacity of the crisper is 18 l. ➤ Use the slider in the crisper (fig. a, page 22) to regulate the humidity in the vegetable compartment: Goods to be cooled Optimal humidity Slider position...
  • Page 22 Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 8.13 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator 8.14 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 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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). Removing the door panel ➤...
  • Page 27 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator Installing the door panel ➤ Slide the door panel into the door frame and attach the decorative strip to the upper edge of the door (fig. k). NOTE When sliding the panel into the door frame, ensure that the edges fit into the grooves of the door frame.
  • Page 28 Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 8.15 Reversing the door stop (RUA5208X only) NOTICE! Damage hazard Be careful not to damage the door bushing and the surface of the door panel. NOTE Use the required hinge and latch kit (accessories).
  • Page 29 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X 1. Open the door. 2. Remove the cover of the top hinge pin (fig. l 1) using a small screwdriver. 3. Pull out the top hinge pin (fig. l 2) using pliers. RUA 5208X...
  • Page 30 Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X RUA 5208X 4. Remove the refrigerator door by lifting the refrigerator door over the bottom hinge pin (fig. m 1.). 5. Place the refrigerator door level on a soft material to avoid scratches. 6.
  • Page 31 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X 14. Attach the locking latch and bushing to the opposite side of the door frame from their respective starting posi- tion (fig. p). RUA 5208X 15. Remove the two screws (fig. q 1.) from the latch assembly. 16.
  • Page 32 Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X RUA 5208X 21. Insert the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin at the new position on the opposite side of the door frame (fig. s 1.). 22.Push the top hinge pin into the refrigerator door top bush and attach the top pin cover (fig. s 2.). 8.16 Reversing the door stop (RUA6408X, RUA8408X only) RUA 6408X, 8408X 90°...
  • Page 33 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator RUA 6408X, 8408X RUA 6408X, 8408X NOTICE! Damage hazard Be careful not to damage the door bushing and the surface of the door panel. 1. Open the freezer door more than 90°. 2.
  • Page 34 Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X RUA 6408X, 8408X 7. Remove the refrigerator door by lifting the refrigerator door over the bottom hinge pin (fig. v 1.). 8. Place the refrigerator door level on a soft material to avoid scratches. 9.
  • Page 35 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator 14. Remove the screws under the hinge bushings on the hinge side (fig. w 2). RUA 6408X, 8408X 15. Attach the locking latches and the bushings to the opposite side of the door frame from their respective start- ing position (fig.
  • Page 36 Using the refrigerator RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 16. Remove the two screws (fig. y 1.) from the latch assemblies on the freezer door and on the refrigerator door. 17. Use a small screwdriver to push the spring bolt inwards and release the latch assembly (fig. y 2.). 18.
  • Page 37 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Using the refrigerator RUA 6408X, 8408X 26.Insert the middle hinge pin and push it into the top of the refrigerator door (fig. A 1.). ✔ The refrigerator door is now fixed. 27. Insert the freezer door onto the middle hinge pin (fig. A 2.). RUA 6408X, 8408X 28.Open the freezer door more than 90°.

  • Page 38: Cleaning

    Cleaning RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 9 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 39 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Cleaning 12 V 230 V...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 10 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 41: Troubleshooting

    RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Troubleshooting 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 42 Troubleshooting RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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 43 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Troubleshooting 11.1 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 44 Troubleshooting RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 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 45: 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 46: Technical Data

    Technical data RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X 14 Technical data RUA5208X RUA6408X RUA8408X 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 47 RUA 5208X, RUA 6408X, RUA 8408X Technical data *The power and gas consumptions are measured at 32 °C ambient temperature with 4 °C average cooling tem- perature in the refrigerator compartment.
  • Page 48 YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL DEALER SUPPORT SALES OFFICE dometic.com/dealer dometic.com/contact dometic DOMETIC GROUP AB...

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