Product Care; Maintenance & Service - Dometic RM1350 User Manual

clEaning
Always keep the refrigerator clean. Cleaning the refrigerator
is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. use
lukewarm weak soda solution to clean the interior liner of the
refrigerator. use warm water only to clean the finned evapora-
tor, gasket, ice tray and shelves.
CAUTION
Never use strong chemicals or abrasives to
clean these parts, as the protective surfaces
will be damaged. Do not spray liquids near
electrical outlets, connections or the refrig-
erator components.
To keep the refrigerator operating efficiently and safely, peri-
odic inspection and cleaning of several components once or
twice a year is recommended:
• Check the lower vent, upper vent and area between these
openings for any obstructions such as bird/insect nests,
spider webs, etc.
• Make sure the refrigerator area is free from combustible
material, gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids.
• Clean the coils on the back of the refrigerator. use a soft
bristled brush to dust off the coils.
In order to keep the refrigerator working properly it is important that service is performed on a regular schedule. At
least once a year, a qualified service technician should inspect the connections, the control system, the LP gas pressure
and flue baffle.
If your refrigerator stops cooling, immediately turn the refrigerator off and see a Dometic dealer.
StoRagE PRocEdURE / WintERizing thE REfRigERatoR
Rm1350im & Rm1350Wim
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The refrigerator is equipped with a heater tape wrapped
around the water solenoid valve and outlet water tube. During
cold weather operation below 32°F/0°C the automatic tem-
perature switch will turn the heater tape on automatically.
If the RV is in storage and the refrigerator or the DC power is
turned OFF there will be no 12V DC present to operate the
heat tape; therefore, it will be necessary to drain and dry the
ice maker and the water dispenser (if applicable). This will
prevent water from freezing in the solenoid valve or becom-
ing stale and producing bad tasting ice.

PRodUct caRE

maintEnancE & SERVicE
CAUTION
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dEfRoSting
1. shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power
ON/OFF button (OFF position).
2. Empty the refrigerator.
3. Leave the cabinet and freezer doors open and place
the drip tray under the finned evaporator.
Defrosting time can be reduced by filling the ice
trays with hot water and placing them in the freezer
compartment.
Do not use:
• A knife or an ice pick, or other sharp
tools to remove frost from the freezer
shelves.
• A hot air blower. Permanent damage
could result from warping the metal or
plastic parts.
4. when all the frost has melted, dry the interior with a
clean cloth.
5. Replace the food and set the thermostat to the cold-
est setting for a few hours. Then, reset the thermostat
to the desired setting, usually at mid setting.
If the temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 0°F/-18°C
the ice maker and water dispenser (if applicable) must be
drained to prevent component damage and leaks. For instruc-
tions, see the following sections
and
DRAINING ThE wATER DIsPENsER
CAUTION
DRAINING ThE ICE MAkER
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