Dometic Type C40 / 110 User Manual

Page 3 - Table of contents

1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Guide to these operating instructions . . ....

Page 4 - Dometic; Absorption Refrigerator. We; Introduction; Observe in particular the safety; Observation of the instructions; General; Warning notices; DANGER

m 4 1.0 General You have made an excellent choice in selec-ting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator. We are sure that you will be satisfied with yournew refrigerator in all respects. The refrigera-tor, which works silently, meets high qualitystandards and guarantees the efficient utilisa-tion of res...

Page 5 - Information; INFORMATION; Environmental Tips; ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS; non-original Dometic parts; Warranty; reserves the right to make; will assume no liability for damage in; Limitation of liability; Customer services

5 General Information INFORMATION gives you supplementary and useful guidance when dealing with your refrige-rator. Environmental Tips ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS gives you useful gui- dance for saving energy and disposal of theappliance. CAUTION (used without the safety alert sym- bol) indicates a potential...

Page 6 - Environmental notices; Disposal; Spare parts

6 General Refrigerators manufactured by DometicGmbH are free of CFC/HCFC and HFC.Ammonia (a natural compound of hydrogenand nitrogen) is used in the cooling unit as acoolant. Non-ozone-hazardous cyclopentaneis used as a propellant for manufacturing PUfoam insulation. In order to ensure that the recy...

Page 7 - There is a danger of fire or explosion.; User's responsibility; Safety instructions

7 2.0 Safety instructions The refrigerator is not suitable for the pro-per storage of medication. Please obser-ve in addition the instructions in the medi-cation package inserts. WARNING! This refrigerator is designed for installation inrecreation vehicles such as caravans ormotorhomes. The applianc...

Page 8 - Information on coolant; at petrol stations

8 2.5 Information on coolant Ammonia is used as a coolant.This is a natural compound also used in hou-sehold cleaning agents (1 litre of Salmiakcleaner contains up to 200g of ammonia -about twice as much as is used in the refrige-rator). Sodium chromate is used for corrosionprotection (1.8% by weigh...

Page 9 - Please observe section

9 Instructions for storing food in a refrigera-tor: No refrigerator of any kind can improve thequality of the food; refrigerators can onlymaintain the food's quality for a short dura-tion as from the time of storing it. Please observe the following particularconditions for storing food in a refriger...

Page 10 - Model identification; Description of model; RM

10 3.0 Description of model 3.1 Model identification The rating plate is to be found on the inside ofthe refrigerator. It contains all important detailsof the refrigerator. You can read off from thisthe model identification, the product numberand the serial number. You will need thesedetails wheneve...

Page 11 - Technical data; to a 50 mbar gas system, use; Truma VDR

11 3.3 Technical data Model Dimensions Gross capacity Rating details Consumption * Net Ignition H x W x D (mm) with without mains/battery electricity/gas weight Piezo Automat Depth incl. door freezer compartment over 24hrs Subject to technical changes. * Average consumption measured at an average am...

Page 12 - Description of refrigerator

12 3.4 Description of refrigerator Operating controls Door locking button Freezer compartment (removable) Insertable grid shelf (available as option, to be used when freezer compartment is removed) Post-evaporator for cooling compartment Condensation water drain channel Vegetable bin Upper door shel...

Page 13 - Select the desired power mode by the; energy; or the; MODE button; Cleaning; It is; Refrigerator operation

13 The refrigerator is equipped to operate onthree power modes: Mains voltage (230V AC) Direct-current voltage (12V DC) Gas (liquid gas propane/butane) Select the desired power mode by the energy selector switch (battery igniter type models) or the MODE button (MES, AES). Appliances with automatic e...

Page 14 - . The energy selector; Off

14 Manual energy selection / manual ignition (RM 8xx0) battery igniter: 4.3 Explanation of operating controls 1 = Power On switch / Energy selector switch 2 = Temperature controller 3 = Battery igniter (gas) 4 = Flame indicator (galvanometer) Explanations: The refrigerator is equipped to operate onm...

Page 15 - MODE; Explanations

15 Manual energy selection / automatic ignition (RM 8xx1) MES: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mode Fig. 10 Automatic energy selection / automatic ignition (RM 8xx5) AES: 1 = Power On switch / Energy selector switch ( MODE ) 2 = Temperature selection 3 = Door opening (only when equipped with electrical door lock) 4 =...

Page 16 - AES Appliances (automatic energy selection)

16 4.3.1 Electrical operation Appliances with battery igniter (manual energy selection) Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 1 Switch on the appliance by turning the energyselection switch "1" clockwise to position : 12V operation. 230V operation, 1 F MES Appliances (manual energy selection) AES Applianc...

Page 19 - The scale starts with; MIN; position at the bottom; MAX; position at the upper

19 Refuelling while in AES mode operation In order to prevent unintended switching to gasoperation during refuelling, the electronicsystem starts gas operation of the refrigeratorafter the motor has been turned off for 15 minu-tes. During this period the appliance is ready foroperation ("stand-b...

Page 20 - Failures are indicated by flashing of the failu-

20 4.3.4 Additional features (MES and AES) The brightness of the display reduces after afew 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. Should th...

Page 21 - Door locking; LED; lock hook when parking the vehicle

21 4.4 Door locking Open the door by pressing the locking buttonand pull open (see Fig. 28). Shut the door again by pushing it to close. Thesnapping into the lock can be heard. While the vehicle is parked, the locking hookmay be fixed to facilitate opening of the door(Fig. 32 - 35). Fig. 29 Fig. 28 ...

Page 22 - Unlock the freezer compartment on both; Removable freezer compartment

22 To enlarge the cooling compartment, just remo-ve the freezer compartment. 1. Unlock the freezer compartment on both sides. 2. Pull the freezer compartment out. Store the freezer compartment safely in order toprevent damage Once the freezer compartment is removed, anadditional storage rack (3.) ma...

Page 23 - Do not keep carbonated drinks in the freezer.; Only use drinking water!

23 4.7 Storing food and making ice cubes Switch the refrigerator on approx. 12 hours before filling it. Always store pre-cooled foods in the refrige-rator. Make sure that the food is well cooled when it is bought and also when transportingit. Use insulated cooling bags. Open the refrigerator door on...

Page 24 - Note

24 4.8 Defrosting 4.9 Shutting off the refrigerator For battery igniter models, set energy selectorswitch "1" to position "OFF" . The appliance is switched off (Fig. 40). Press the "MODE" button to switch off MES and AES models. Keep button "2" pressed for 2 seconds. ...

Page 25 - When the outside temperature falls below; winter cover; should be fitted. This protects

25 Fig. 46 Fig. 44 Fig. 47 4.10 Lighting 4.11 Exchange of the igniter's bat- tery If the door is open for more than 2 minutes, thesensor-controlled interior lighting is automati-cally cut off. 4.12 Winter operation In winter, check that the ventilation grilles andthe exhaust duct system (1) have not...

Page 26 - Changing the decor panel; Remove the lateral ledge; Model RM 8xxx, RMS 8xxx; Decor panel dimensions :; wrong

26 4.13 Changing the decor panel Fig. 49 Remove the lateral ledge L from the door (ledge is attached, not screwed). Shift decor panel P away from the door and insert the new decor panel. Re−attach ledge L . Fig. 48 L L P P Model RM 8xxx, RMS 8xxx Model RML 8xxx 4 1 2 3 Decor panel dimensions : 743 +...

Page 27 - Information on failure display

27 4.14 Information on failure display and trouble-shooting 4.14.1 Status messages on the display 1 3 1 = Indicator LED failure 2 = Operating mode display 3 = Temperature level display Display : Failure : MES AES Fig. 51 LED is flashing 230V mode: "230V" not available or voltage too low "...

Page 28 - the refrigerator stands level.; Failure: The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently.

28 4.14.2 Troubleshooting Before notifying the authorised Service Center,please check whether: the instructions in section "Operating the refrigerator" have been observed. the refrigerator stands level. it is possible to operate the refrigerator with any available power source. Possible caus...