Operating Instructions; Controls; Starting The Refrigerator; Winter Operation - Electrolux RM 4180 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROLS

The refrigerator can be run on either 230 V, 12 V or LP gas.
Changing between these modes of operation is carried out
by means of the controls of the control panel shown in fig 3.
Two rocker switches are used to select the electric power
supply, one for 230 V (B) and one for 12 V (A).
Refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat (C)
when the unit runs on 230 V. The gas supply is turned
on/off by means of the knob (D). When lighting the gas, one
must press in the knob as explained further on.
Refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat (E)
when the refrigerator runs on LP gas. Please note that the
thermostat has no "off'' position.
In model RM 4181, the gas flame is electronically lit, moni-
tored and relit if necessary. For this the toggle switch (F)
should be ``on'' during gas operation.
An indicator lamp in the switch flashes when the automatic
igniter attempts to light the burner. Otherwise this lamp is
off.
In model RM 4180 a manual piezo-eletric igniter is used.
When the button (G) is pressed, sparks are generated at
the burner.
Inside the refrigerator at bottom left is a sight glass for the
burner. A blue light can be seen through it when the flame
is alight. (RM 4180)

STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR

Only use one source of energy at a time
The position numbers refer to fig. 3.
LP Gas operation
After initial installation, servicing, or changing gas cylinders
etc., the gas pipes may contain some air which should be
allowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or
other appliances. This will ensure that the flame lights
immediately.
To start gas operation:
1. Open the shut-off valve of the gas bottle (check that there
is enough gas). Open any on-board shut-off valve.
2. Check that the switches for mains and 12 V operation are
off.
If you have Model RM 4181 proceed as follows:
3. Turn on the gas supply by pressing the (D) knob and
turning it to the position
4. Set the thermostat knob (E) to the highest setting.
5. Depress switch (F). A light in the switch should now start
to flash, indicating that sparks are being generated at the
burner.
6. Press the (D) button. This opens the flame failure device
and allows gas to flow to the burner.
7. When the flame lights, the sparking stops automatically
and the switch stops flashing.
Caution!
8. Keep the (D) button pressed for a further 10 to 15 secon-
ds to active the flame failure device, then release it.
If you have Model RM 4180 proceed as follows:
3. Turn on the gas supply by pressing the (D) knob and
turning it to the position
4. Set the thermostat knob (E) to the highest setting.
5. Keeping the flame failure device buttom (D) pressed,
operate the igniter (G) until the flame lights.
6. Keep the (D) buttom pressed for a further 10 to 15 se-
conds then release it.
The flame can be observed in a wiewing glass inside the
refrigerator at the bottom left (RM4180).
To terminate gas operation, turn knob (D) to `` '' and (when
applicable) set switch (F) to ``0''.
230 V Operation
Turn off gas or 12 V operation when applicable.
Turn the knob (C) of the thermostat to its highest (col-
dest) position.
Set switch (B) to position I. The switch will light up green
when the power supply is connected.
12 V Operation
Only operate your refrigerator on 12 V when the engine of
the vehicle is running - otherwise your battery will soon be
discharged.
If applicable, turn off the gas operation.
Set the 12 V rocker switch (A) to I. The switch will light
up red when the power supply is connected.

WINTER OPERATION

Please check that the ventilation grilles or the flue outlet are
not blocked by snow, leaves etc.
ELECTROLUX ventilation grilles A 1620 (fig 2), can be
fitted with winter covers, model WA 120, to protect the
cooling unit against cold air. The covers may be fitted when
the outside temperature is below approx. 10
be fitted when the temperature is below the freezing point.
We suggest that you fit the winter covers also in the case
that the vehicle is laid up during the winter months.

REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE

The position number refers to fig. 3.
It will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach normal
operating temperature. So we suggest you start it well in
advance of a trip and if possible store it with precooled
foodstuffs.
On 230 V operation the refrigerator is controlled by a ther-
mostat and the thermostat knob (C) should be set at 3-5. If
a lower (colder) temperature is desired, set the thermostat
to a higher figure.
On 12 V operation the refrigerator works continuously.
On LP gas operation the refrigerator temperature is regula-
ted by the gas thermostat (E), which should be set at 3-5. If
a lower (colder) temperature is desired, set the thermostat
to a higher figure.
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