Dometic RMD 8501 Operating Instructions Manual
Absorption refrigerator for recreation vehicles
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Operating Instructions
Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles
RMD 8501 RMD 8505
RMD 8551 RMD 8555
MBA 11/2011
N 3
Type C40 / 110
289 0111 - 09
Record for future reference:
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AUS / NZ
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles RMD 8501 RMD 8505 RMD 8551 RMD 8555 AUS / NZ MBA 11/2011 Record for future reference: Model number ..........Product number ..........Type C40 / 110 Serial number ..........289 0111 - 09... - Page 2 Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen www.dometic.com © Dometic GmbH - 2009-2011 - Subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General ..........Introduction . -
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 Dometic GmbH 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 insulation. -
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
Safety instructions Safety instructions when sto- Regularly clean the inside of the refrigera- tor. ring foodstuffs Please observe the instructions and informati- Instructions for storing food in a refrigera- on regarding the use-by date on the outside tor: packaging of the food. No refrigerator of any kind can improve the quality of the food;... -
Page 10: Description Of Model
Description of model 3.0 Description of model Refrigerator rating plate Model identification Example : The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator. It contains all important details 8 5 0 1 of the refrigerator. You can read off from this the model identification, the product number and the serial number. -
Page 11: Technical Data
Depth incl. door freezer compartment over 24hrs 160 /30 lit. 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g 40 kg • RMD 8501 1245x523x567 160 /30 lit. 190 W / 170 W ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g 40 kg •... -
Page 12: Description Of Refrigerator
Description of model Description of refrigerator Fig. 3 Freezer compartment Operating controls Post-evaporator for cooling compartment Condensation water drain channel Data plate Vegetable bin Upper door shelf with flap, egg shelf available as option may be inserted Lower door shelf with bottle holders... -
Page 13: Refrigerator Operation
Refrigerator operation 4.0 Refrigerator operation Maintenance The gas burner must be inspected and The refrigerator is equipped to operate on cleaned as necessary at least once a year. three power modes: When using liquefied petroleum gas (tank or refill cylinders) the maintenance interval Mains voltage (230V AC) is reduced to half-yearly or quarterly. -
Page 14: Explanation Of Operating Controls
Refrigerator operation Explanation of operating controls Manual energy selection / automatic ignition (RMD 8xx1) MES: Mode Fig. 5 Automatic energy selection / automatic ignition (RMD 8xx5) AES: Mode Fig. 6 Power On switch / Energy selector switch (MODE) 8= operating mode display (only AES) 2= Temperature selection "... -
Page 15: Electrical Operation
Refrigerator operation Upon switching on, the electronics automati- 4.3.1 Electrical operation cally selects one of the three possible energy types: 230V - 12V - liquid gas. The control elec- MES Appliances (manual energy selection) tronics automatically ensures that the refrigera- tor is supplied with the optimum source of ener- gy in each respective case. -
Page 16: Electrical Operation (Liquid Gas)
Refrigerator operation MES-appliances 4.3.2 Gas operation (Liquid gas) The refrigerator must be operated using liquid gas (propane, butane) (no natural gas or town gas). When using LPG gas, please consider that the burner needs cleaning at shorter intervals due to the gas combustion Mode method (2 - 3 times per year recommended In Europe, gas operation is permitted while... -
Page 17: Setting Of Cooling Compartment Temperature
+10°C to +32°C ambient temperatu- For temperatures below +10°C, winter covers should be installed. For ambient tem- peratures exceeding +32°C for a longer period of time, it is recommended installing Dometic additional fan (i tem no. 241 2985 - 00 ). -
Page 18: Additional Features
Refrigerator operation Door locking 4.3.4 Additional features (MES and AES) The brightness of the display reduces after a 4.5.1 Manual doorlock few seconds if no other buttons are pressed. If the door is open, the interior lighting is swit- ched off automatically after 2 minutes. Failures are indicated by flashing of the failu- re indicator LED. -
Page 19: Lighting
Fig. 23 partment. WARNING! Please contact the authorized Dometic Service if a failure occurs. Do not remove these storage racks. Thus children have no space to be entrapped in the refrigerator. -
Page 20: Storing Food And Making Ice Cubes
Refrigerator operation Storing food and making ice 4.8.2 Storing food in the freezer cubes compartment 4.8.1 Storing food in the cooling Do not keep carbonated drinks in the freezer. compartment The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for short-term storage Switch the refrigerator on approx. -
Page 21: Shutting Off The Refrigerator
Refrigerator operation Shutting off the refrigerator CAUTION! The layer of ice must never be removed for- Press the "MODE" (s. 4.3) button to switch cibly, nor may defrosting be accelerated off MES and AES models. Keep button pres- using a heat source! sed for 3 seconds. -
Page 22: Changing The Decor Panel
Refrigerator operation 4.12 Changing the decor panel CAUTION! Decor panel with frame Remove the lateral ledge (1) from the door (ledge is attached, not screwed). Shift decor panel (2) away from the door and insert the new decor panel. Re-attach ledge (1) . -
Page 23: Nformation On Failure Display And Trouble-Shooting
Refrigerator operation 4.13 Information on failure display and trouble-shooting If a malfunction occurs, the indicator LED "Failure" (1) flashes and LED (2) simultane ously. In the case of AES models an acoustic alarm sounds for 60 s. If the failure is not resolved, it repeats after 1 h. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
On-board fuse defective. Check battery, charge it. On-board battery discharged. Start engine. Engine not running. Please inform the Dometic Customer Services. Heating element defective (please also refer to failure indication). Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 230V operation. Possible cause Action you can take Fit new fuse. - Page 28 www.dometic.com...