Dometic 8 Series User manual

REFRIGERATION
8 SERIES
RMDT8501, RMDT8505, RMDT8551,
RMDT8555
Absorber refrigerator with oven
Operating manual
Réfrigérateur à absorption avec
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ENGLISH
Dometic Group is a customer-driven, world-leading provider of leisure products for the RV, automotive, truck and mari-
ne markets. We supply the industry and aftermarket with a complete range of air conditioners, refrigerators, awnings,
cookers, sanitation systems, lighting, mobile power equipment, comfort and safety solutions, windows, doors and other
equipment that make life more comfortable away from home.
Dometic Group supplies a wide range of workshop equipment for service and maintenance of built-in air conditioners.
Dometic Group also provides specially designed refrigerators for hotel rooms, offices, wine storage and transport and
storage of medical products.
Our products are sold in almost 100 countries and are produced mainly in wholly-owned production facilities around the
world.
FRANÇAIS
Le Groupe Dometic, à l'écoute des clients est leader mondial dans la fourniture d'équipements et produits de confort
destinés aux marchés des véhicules de loisirs, de l'automobile, du transport routier et de la plaisance. Nous offrons aux
constructeurs ainsi qu'à la deuxième monte, une gamme complète de climatiseurs, réfrigérateurs, auvents, produits de
cuisson, sanitaires, éclairages, solutions en énergie, produits de confort et de sécurité, fenêtres, portes et autres équi-
pements qui rendent la vie plus agréable lors des déplacements.
Le Groupe Dometic fournit une gamme complète d'équipements de climatisation destinés aux ateliers de montage et
réparation.
Le Groupe Dometic développe aussi des réfrigérateurs pour l'hôtellerie, les bureaux, les collectivités, ainsi que pour le
transport et la conservation des vins et des produits médicaux.
Nos produits sont vendus dans près de 100 pays et fabriqués principalement dans nos propres usines partout dans le
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English
Operating Instructions
Absorption Refrigerator + Oven for Recreation Vehicles
RMDT 8501 RMDT 8505
RMDT 8551 RMDT 8555
MBA 04/2015
N 2 EN
10 R - 047358
E1
Type C40 / 110
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For your safety
WARNING!
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they are supervised or have been
given instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervi-
sed to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user main-
tenance shall not be made by children.
WARNING!
Never use an unshielded flame to check
gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage!
There is a danger of fire or explosion.
DANGER !
Operating the appliance with gas is
not permitted
nat petrol stations
non ferry boats, and on board motor rail
trains
nwhile transporting the caravan/motor-
home by a transporter or breakdown
vehicle.
There is the danger of fire!
Switch off the appliance.
It is imperative that the operating pressu-
re of the pressure reducer on the gas
system corresponds to the data specified
on the rating plate of the refrigerator.
If the values are different, the appliance
can be damaged and a dangerous situati-
on can be produced.
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.
Leave the living area immediately if you
smell ammonia. Switch off the appliance
before leaving.
Never open the absorber cooling unit! It is
under high pressure.
There is a danger of injury!
Work on gas equipment, exhaust system
and electrical facilities must be carried
out by authorised personnel only.
Substantial damage to property and/or
injury to persons can arise through unpro-
fessional procedures.
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CAUTION!
WARNING!
Changing the batteries:
nRemove discharged batteries.
nReplace the batteries completely.
nDo not mix different types of batteries.
nObserve the correct polarity !
nDo not connect non-rechargeable bat-
teries to a charger.
nRemove rechargeable batteries from
the battery compartment before char-
ging.
nAvoid short circuits on the contacts in
the battery compartment!
nRemove the batteries from the battery
compartment if the refrigerator will not
be used for a long time.
Operation with 230V~ :
This option should only be selected where
the supply voltage of the connection for
power supply corresponds to the value
specified on the data plate. Any difference
in values may result in damage the
appliance.
Defrosting:
The layer of ice must never be removed
forcibly, nor may defrosting be accelera-
ted using a heat source!
Vehicle cleaning:
Do not use any water high-pressure
cleaner for vehicle cleaning in the area of
the ventilation grille.
Some parts of the oven / grill become very
hot during operation. Protect yourself and
children against contact with these hot
parts.
It is necessary to provide additional venti-
lation during baking, e.g, by opening
windows in the vicinity of the oven
This appliance must not be used for
space heating.
Protect children:
When disposing of the refrigerator, detach
all refrigerator doors and leave the stora-
ge racks in the refrigerator. In this way
inadvertent entrappment and suffocation
is prevented.
Making ice cubes:
Only use drinking water!
The refrigerator unit becomes very hot
during operation. Protect yourself against
contact with high temperature parts when
ventilation grilles are removed.
If the connection cable is damaged it
must be replaced by the Customer
Service at Dometic, or by respectively
qualified personnel, in order to prevent
any hazards.
As a basic rule, shut and lock the refrige-
rator before you start your journey!
Wear protective gloves when handling
hot objects.
Leave the oven door half open during the
grilling.
Never use the grill for more than 25 minu-
tes.
CAUTION!
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Table of contents
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Guide to these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.3 Copyright protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Explanation of symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.6 Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.7 Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.8 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.9 Environmental notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.9.1 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.9.2 Energy-saving-tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.10 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.0 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Application according to regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2 User's responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Protection of children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Working upon and checking the refrigerator / oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Information on coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Appliances with electronics (MES/AES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.7 Operating the refrigerator and oven with gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.8 Safety instructions when storing foodstuffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.0 Description of model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 Model identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Refrigerator rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Description of refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.0 Refrigerator operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Electrical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.4 Gas operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.5 Explanation of operating controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.6 RMDT 8xx1 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6.1 Electrical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6.2 Gas operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.7 RMDT 8xx5 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.7.1 Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.7.2 Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7.4 Refuelling while in automatic mode operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7.5 Additional features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.8 Self-contained gas operation and optional battery compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.8.1 Inserting / changing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.9 Frameheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.10 Door locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.11 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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4.12 Positioning the storage racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.13 Storing food and making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.13.1 Storing products in the cooling compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.13.2 Storing products in the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.13.3 Making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.13.4 Refrigerator compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.14 Shutting off the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.15 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.16 Operation during low outside temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.16.1 Assembling the winter cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.17 Changing the decor panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.18 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.19 Information on failure display and trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.19.1 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.0 Operating the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1 Explanation of the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2.1 Igniting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.3 Using the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4 Using the grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.5 Switch off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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General
1.0 General
1.1 Introduction
The information, texts and illustrations in these
instructions are copyright protected and are
subject to industrial property rights.
No part of these instructions may be reprodu-
ced, copied or utilised in any other way wit-
hout written authorisation by Dometic GmbH,
Siegen.
1.3 Copyright protection
1.2 Guide to these operating
instructions
1.4 Explanation of symbols
used in this manual
Warning notices are identified by symbols. A
supplementary text gives you an explanation
of the degree of danger.
Observe these warning notices rigorously.
You will thus protect yourself and other
people from injury, and the appliance from
damage.
Warning notices
DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER!
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury
WARNING!
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury
CAUTION!
CAUTION (used without the safety alert sym-
bol) indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in damage to
the appliance.
CAUTION!
You have made an excellent choice in selec-
ting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator
combined with an oven. We are sure that you
will be satisfied with your new refrigerator in all
respects. The refrigerator, which works silent-
ly, meets high quality standards and guaran-
tees the efficient utilisation of resources and
energy throughout its entire life cycle, during
manufacture, in use and when being disposed
of.
Before you start using the refrigerator /
oven, please read the operating instructi-
ons carefully.
These instructions provide you with the neces-
sary guidance for the proper use of your refri-
gerator. Observe in particular the safety
instructions. Observation of the instructions
and handling recommendations is important
for dealing with the refrigerator safely and for
protecting you from injury and the refrigerator
from damage. You must understand what you
have read before you carry out a task.
Keep these instructions in a safe place
close to the refrigerator so they may be
referred to at any time.
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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 the
appliance.
i
Warranty arrangements are in accordance
with EC Directive 44/1999/CE and the normal
conditions applicable for the country concer-
ned. Please contact your dealer in the event of
a warranty claim.
Any damage due to improper use is not cover-
ed by the warranty. The warranty does not
cover any modifications to the appliance or
the use of non-original Dometic parts. The
warranty does not apply if the installation and
operating instructions are not adhered to and
no liability shall be entertained.nd zum
Ausschluss von Haftungsansprüchen.
1.5 Warranty
All information and guidance in these opera-
ting instructions were prepared after taking
into consideration the applicable standards
and regulations as well as the current state of
the art. Dometic reserves the right to make
changes at any time which are deemed to be
in the interest of improving the product and
safety.
1.6 Limitation of liability
Dometic will assume no liability for damage in
the case of:
nnon-observation of the operating instructi-
ons
napplication not in accordance with the
regulations or provisions
nuse of non-original spare parts
nmodifications and interferences to
the appliance
Find your authorised customer service centre
by calling the phone number indicated in the
EuroService Network book, EuroService
Network - which accompanies every refrige-
rator. You can also obtain the address informa-
tion of the nearest customer service from
www.dometic.com. When contacting
Dometic Customer Services, please state the
model, product number and serial number
together with the MLC code, if applicable. You
will find this information on the rating plate
inside the refrigerator. We recommend that
you note this data in the field provided on the
front page of this operation manual.
1.7 Customer services
1.8 Spare parts
Parts can be ordered throughout Europe from
our customer services.
Always give the model and product number
when you contact the customer service! You
will find this information on the rating plate
inside the refrigerator.
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General
1.10 Declaration of conformity
nAt an average ambient temperature of
25°C, it is sufficient to operate the refrigera-
tor at middle thermostat setting.
nWhere possible, always store precooled
products.
nDo not expose the refrigerator to direct
sunlight or any other heat source (e.g. hea-
ter).
nEnsure that air circulation of the refrigerati-
on unit is not obstructed.
nArrange the shelves evenly in the refrigera-
tor (in the cooling compartment) in order to
achieve the most efficient use of energy.
1.9.2 Energy-saving-tips
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.
In order to ensure that the recyclable packa-
ging materials are re-used, they should be
sent to the customary local collection system.
The appliance should be transferred to a suit-
able waste disposal company that will ensure
re-use of the recyclable components and pro-
per disposal of the rest. For eco-friendly drai-
ning of the coolant from all absorber refrigera-
tion units, a suitable disposal plant should be
1.9 Environmental notices
1.9.1 Disposal
nDo not overfill the storage grids and com-
partments to prevent obstructing the inter-
nal air circulation.
nMaintain a clearance of approx. 10 mm bet-
ween chilled products and post-evaporator
("cooling fins").
nDefrosting at regular intervals saves energy
(see section "Defrosting").
nOpen the refrigerator door only for a short
period of time when removing products.
nRun the refrigerator for about 12 hours
before filling it.
The current Declaration of Conformity can also
be requested directly from Dometic GmbH,
Siegen.
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Do not dispose of batteries in domestic waste.
Take your used batteries to your dealer or a
collection point.
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Safety instructions
2.0 Safety instructions
2.1 Application according to
regulations
2.3 Protection of children
2.4 Working upon and checking
the refrigerator / oven
nChildren must not operate the cooker.
nWhen disposing of the refrigerator,
detach all refrigerator doors and leave
the storage racks in the refrigerator. In
this way inadvertent entrappment and
suffocation is prevented.
nSome parts of the oven become very
hot during operation. Protect children
against contact with these hot parts.
WARNING!
nWork on gas equipment, exhaust
system and electrical facilities must be
carried out by authorised personnel
only. Substantial damage to property
and/or injury to persons can arise
through unprofessional procedures.
nNever open the absorber cooling unit!
It is under high pressure.
There is a danger of injury!
WARNING!
nThe refrigerator is not suitable for the
proper storage of medication. Please
observe in addition the instructions in
the medication package inserts.
nUsing the oven as a heater is not per-
mitted.
WARNING!
This refrigerator combined with an oven is
designed for installation in recreation vehicles
such as caravans or motorhomes. The appli-
ance has been type-approval tested for this
application in accordance with the EC Gas
Directive.
The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing
foodstuffs. Only use the oven for cooking
meals. Any other use is not permitted and is
dangerous.
Anyone operating the refrigerator must be
familiar with the safe handling and understand
the advice in these operating instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they are
supervised or have been given instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children.
[EN 60335-2-24, 7.12]
2.2 User's responsibility
Never use an unshielded flame to check
gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage!
There is a danger of fire or explosion.
DANGER!
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Safety instructions
2.6 Appliances with electronics
(MES/AES)
Car manufacturers often use a so-called bat-
tery management system, which provides the
caravan with constant voltage in trailer mode.
If the car and trailer remain parked for more
than 30 minutes with the engine switched off,
the battery management system automatically
switches off the permanent positive supply to
the caravan (to prevent the battery from dis-
charging). Fridges with control electronics
(MES/AES) are then inoperative.
Check whether your drawing vehicle is equip-
ped with a battery management system.
A permanent 12V power supply must be
guaranteed for operation of the MES/AES
fridges.
It is imperative that the operating pressure of
the pressure reducer on the gas system corre-
sponds to the data specified on the rating
plate of the refrigerator. Compare the opera-
ting pressure of the rating plate with the data
specified on the pressure reducing valve of the
liquid gas cylinder.
2.7 Operating the refrigerator
with gas
WARNING!
Operating the appliance with gas is
not permitted
nat petrol stations
non ferry boats, and on board motor rail
trains
nwhile transporting the caravan/motor-
home by a transporter or breakdown
vehicle.
There is the danger of fire!
Switch off the appliance.
If you smell gas:
nOpen all windows and leave the room.
nDo not operate any electrical equipment
and prevent the use of naked flames.
nDo not operate any electrical equipment
and prevent the use of naked flames.
nContact authorised specialist personnel*
for advice.
* authorised specialist personnel
Authorised specialist personnel are accredited
experts who are able, by virtue of their training and
knowledge, to vouch that the inspection and repair
work has been carried out properly.
Dometic refrigerators are equipped for a con-
nection pressure of 30 mbar. For connection
to a 50 mbar gas system, use Truma VDR
50/30 medium pressure controller.
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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 Salmiak
cleaner contains up to 200g of ammonia -
about twice as much as is used in the refrige-
rator). Sodium chromate is used for corrosion
protection (1.8% by weight of the solvent).
WARNING!
nSwitch off the appliance.
nOpen all windows and doors to ensure
ventilation.
nLeave the living area.
nInform the authorised Dometic custo-
mer service.
If you smell ammonia:
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Safety instructions
The cooling unit's performance is influenced
by ambient temperatures. Please select the
medium setting for ambient temperatures bet-
ween +15°C and +25°C (refer to
Setting of
cooling compartment temperature
). The unit
operates within its optimum performance
range. Dometic refrigerators work according
to the absorption principle. For physical rea-
sons, an absorption system responds slowly
to changes made by the thermostat controller,
by loss of cooling energy through opening the
door or during storing food. The devices meet
the cooling performance requirements of the
Climatic Class SN acc. to EN/ISO 7371 in the
temperature range of +10°C to +32°C ambient
temperature.
Cold air can restrict the performance of the
unit. Install the winter covers if you disco-
ver any loss of cooling performance when
outdoor temperatures are low (see
Operation during low outside temperatures ).
For ambient temperatures exceeding +32°C
for a longer period of time, it is recommen-
ded installing Dometic additional fan (item
no. 241 2985 - 01).
No refrigerator of any kind can improve the
quality of the food; refrigerators can only
maintain the food's quality for a short dura-
tion as from the time of storing it.
Please observe the following particular
conditions for storing food in a refrigerator
that is built into a vehicle:
2.8 Safety instructions when
storing foodstuffs
nA change in the climatic conditions such as
temperature fluctuations
nHigh temperatures inside the vehicle when
it is closed and parked in direct sunlight
(temperatures are possible up to 50°C)
nA refrigerator built in behind a window and
exposed to direct sunlight
nStoring the products too soon, i.e. shortly
after starting up the appliance for use
nUse of the refrigerator during travel with the
power supply of 12V DC
nFluctuations in the power supply at the par-
king place when using the energy type
230V AC (mains voltage).
schematic
V~
0
5
10
15
230 210 190
°Cinterior
Storing foodstuffs:
nPack raw and cooked foods separately
(e.g. in containers, aluminium foil, etc.).
nOnly remove the outside packaging of sin-
gle packs if all the necessary information,
e.g. the use-by date, can also be read on
the single packs.
nPlease observe the instructions and infor-
mation regarding the use-by date on the
outside packaging of the food.
nDo not leave cooled goods outside the
refrigerator for too long.
nPlace the foods with the next use-by date
at the front, accordingly.
nPack away any left-over food and eat at the
first opportunity.
nWash your hands before and after handling
any food.
nRegularly clean the inside of the refrigera-
tor.
Please observe section
Cleaning of this
instruction.
Under these particular conditions the refrige-
rator cannot guarantee reaching the tempera-
ture needed for perishables.
Perishables include all products with a stipula-
ted use-by date and a minimum storage tem-
perature of +4°C or less, especially for meat,
poultry, fish, sausages, pre-packed foods.
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Description of model
3.0 Description of model
3.1 Model identification
The rating plate is to be found on the inside of
the refrigerator. It contains all important details
of the refrigerator. You can read off from this
the model identification, the product number
and the serial number. You will need these
details whenever you contact the customer
service centre or when ordering spare parts.
3.2 Refrigerator rating plate
Model number
Product number
Serial number
Electrical rating details
Gas pressure
2
1
3
4
5
3.3 Technical data
Gross contents (litres)
RMDT 8501, RMDT 8505 ......................... 160
Freezer compartment (litres) ................. 30
RMDT 8551, RMDT 8555 ......................... 190
Freezer compartment (litres) ................. 35
Dimensions (mm)
RMDT 8501, RMDT 8505
(H x W x D) ............................. 1515x523x567
RMDT 8551, RMDT 8555
(H x W x D) ............................. 1515x523x622
RMDT 85xx, oven with grill
(H x W x D) ...................... 1545x523x567/622
Net weight (kg)
RMDT 8501, RMDT 8505 ........................ 53.4
RMDT 8551, RMDT 8555 ........................ 54.9
Electrical rating 230V (W) .................... 250
Electrical rating 12 V (W) .................... 170
Power consumption (ca. kWh / 24h*)
Refrigerator .............................................. 4.2
Gas consumption (ca.)
Refrigerator (g / 24h*) ............................... 420
Oven (g / 1h*) ...................................... 70-100
Subject to technical changes.
*Average consumption measured at an average ambient
temperature of 25°C in pursuance of ISO Standard..
Refrigerator Mobile /
Mobile Absorption Refrigerator
1
manual energy selection, automatic ignition
(MES)
5
automatic and manual energy selection,
automatic ignition (AES)
Model range "8"
5 = Width 523mm
Depth:
0 = 567mm
5 = + 55mm
6 = + 65mm
with oven
Double door refirgerator
Example:
RM D T 8 5 0 1
1 / 5
Fig. 2
2
13
45
Example
RMDT 8551
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Description of model
3.4 Description of refrigerator
Oven / grill
Operating controls for oven
Freezer compartment
Operating controls for refrigerator
Post-evaporator for cooling compartment
Condensation water drain channel
Upper door shelf with flap, egg shelf
available as option may be inserted
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
Middle door shelf
Lower door shelf with bottle holders
Data plate
Vegetable bin
9
8
10
11
Fig. 3
1
7
11
3
4
5
6
2
9
8
10
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Description of model
The refrigerator is equipped to operate on
three power modes:
nMains voltage (230V AC)
nDirect-current voltage (12V DC)
nGas (liquid gas propane/butane)
Select the desired power mode by the energy
selector button. Appliances with automatic
energy selection (AES) are additionally provi-
ded with "automatic mode" function. Then the
AES system automatically selects the best
energy source for each particular situation.
4.1 Cleaning
Before starting up the refrigerator, it is recom-
mended that you clean it inside and repeat this
at regular intervals.
Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a
mild detergent. Then wipe out the appliance
with clean water and dry thoroughly.
Keep the condensation water drain channel
free of deposits.
To avoid material alterations, do not use soap
or hard, abrasive or soda-based cleaning
agents. Do not allow the door seal to come
into contact with oil or grease.
4.2 Maintenance
4.3 Electrical operation
12V-voltage (on-board power supply)
The refrigerator should only be used in
12VDC-operation while the vehicle’s engi-
ne is running, otherwise the on-board-
battery would be discharged within a few
hours!
CAUTION!
nIn compliance with the applicable regulati-
ons, please note that the gas unit and the
connected ventilation ducts must be chec-
ked by authorised technical personnel after
first use and after every other year for com-
pliance with the European Standard EN
1949. A test certificate has to be issued. It
is the user's responsibility to arrange
this test.
nThe gas burner must be inspected and
cleaned as necessary at least once a
year. When using liquefied petroleum
gas (tank or refill cylinders) the mainten-
ance interval is reduced to half-yearly or
quarterly.
Keep the evidence of maintenance work
carried out on your refrigerator.
nWork on gas and electrical equipment
shall be carried out by qualified person-
nel only.
It is recommended that this is carried out
by an authorised customer services depart-
ment.
We recommend maintenance following an
extended shutdown of the vehicle. Please
contact our customer services.
nWhen the appliance is first put into operati-
on, there may be a mild odour which will
disappear after a few hours.
nPark the vehicle level, particularly when
starting up the refrigerator and filling with
food before starting a journey.
nThe cooling unit is silent in operation.
nThe refrigerator will take several hours to
reach its operating temperature in the coo-
ling compartment. The freezer compart-
ment should be cold about one hour after
switching on the refrigerator.
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Refrigerator operation
The control panel buttons are not accessible
when the refrigerator door is closed. Open the
bottom door to reach the operating buttons.
Depending on the door opening direction,
there are two LEDs on the left or right edge of
the control panel. The outer LED (1) indicates
that the refrigerator is operational (blue). The
other LED (2) lights red in the event of a fault.
Fig. 5
Mains power (230V)
This option should only be selected where
the supply voltage of the connection for
power supply corresponds to the value
specified on the data plate. Any difference
in values may result in damage the
appliance.
CAUTION!
4.4 Gas operation (Liquid gas)
Prior to starting the refrigerator in gas
mode:
nOpen the gas cylinder valve.
nOpen the shut-off valve for gas supply to
the refrigerator.
As a basic rule, gas operation is prohibi-
ted in petrol stations!
WARNING!
Operating controls without battery compartments
Fig. 6
Operating controls with battery compartments (L, R)
L R
Refrigerators for self-contained (gas) opera-
tion contain two battery compartments in the
control panel which are located on the left and
right next to the button bar.
nThe refrigerator must be operated using
liquid gas (propane, butane) (no natural gas
or town gas).
nWhen using LPG gas, please consider that
the burner needs cleaning at shorter inter-
vals due to the gas combustion method (2
- 3 times per year recommended.
nIn Europe, gas operation is permitted while
travelling only on the condition that the gas
system of the vehicle is equipped with a
hose rupture protection. The national regu-
lations of the respective country must be
observed.
nFor physical reasons, gas ignition faults
could occur starting from an altitude above
sea level of approx. 3280 ft. / 1000 m (No
malfunction!)
nOn the initial refrigerator start-up or after a
cylinder change, air may be trapped in the
gas line. To purge the air from the lines,
switch on the refrigerator and any other gas
appliances (e.g. stove) for a short time. The
gas ignites without delay.
nEach refrigerator with manual ignition is
equipped with an automatic flame safety
valve which interrupts the gas supply auto-
matically after approx. 30 seconds when
the flame has extinguished.
4.5 Explanation of operating
controls
Proceed to the description that applies
to YOUR model.
NOTE!
Fig. 4
Indicator LEDs
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Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Manual energy selection / automatic igniti-
on MES (RMDT 8xx1):
1= Power ON/OFF switch
= Energy selector button 230V AC
= Energy selector button GAS
= Energy selector button 12V DC
= Pushbutton ON/OFF frameheating
= Temperature level selection
= Temperature level display
= Indicator LED failure /
Reset button GAS FAILURE
2
1
3
4
6
7
1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9
230V AC operation
nSelect "Mains voltage"by pressing button (2)
nSet temperature step by pressing button (7)
Switching ON/OFF
nSwitch ON by pressing button (1), 2s
nSwitch OFF by pressing button (1), > 2s
12V DC operation (vehicle’s battery)
nSelect "Battery voltage"by pressing button
(4)
nSet temperature step by pressing button (7)
Gas operation
nSelect "Gas"by pressing button (3)
nSet temperature step by pressing button (7)
Manual operation
nSelect energy source with buttons (2,3,4)
nSet temperature step by pressing button (7)
Switching ON/OFF
nSwitch ON by pressing button (1), 2s
nSwitch OFF by pressing button (1), > 2s
Automatic operation
nChange over to "Automatic"with button (5)
Automatical energy selection (if available)
Sequence of priority: 1.) Solar (12V DC)
2.) 230V AC
3.) 12V DC
4.) Liquid gas
nSet temperature step by pressing button (7)
Automatic energy selection / automatic
ignition AES (RMDT 8xx5):
1= Power ON/OFF switch
= Energy selector button 230V AC
= Energy selector button GAS
= Energy selector button 12V DC
= Selector button "AUTOMATIC"
= Pushbutton ON/OFF frameheating
= Temperature level selection
= Temperature level display
= Indicator LED failure /
Reset button GAS FAILURE
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 97
8
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Refrigerator operation
Fig. 9
To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2
seconds.
The refrigerator starts with the last selected
type of energy.
230V operation:
Press button (2):
12V operation:
Press button (4):
4.6.1 Electrical operation
Fig. 10
3
4.6.2 Gas operation
Fig. 11
7
4.6.3 Setting of cooling compartment
temperature
8
MES-appliances (manual energy selection)
4.6 RMDT 85x1 models
To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2
seconds.
The refrigerator starts with the last selected
type of energy.
230V operation:
Press button (2):
12V operation:
Press button (4):
Gas operation:
Press button (3):
Fig. 12
Select the desired cooling compartment tem-
perature by pressing button (7) .
The LED display (8) of the selected temperatu-
re setting is illuminated.
The scale starts with MIN position at the left
LED position (small bar = highest temperature)
and climbs up to MAX position at the right
LED position (large bar = lowest temperature).
Note: The temperature levels do not relate to
absolute temperature values.
4.7.1 Manual operation
AES appliances
(manual + automatic energy selection)
4.7 RMDT 85x5 models
1
243
1
24
Press button (3):
The ignition process is activated automatical-
ly by means of an automatic igniter.
The flame extinguishes after reaching the pre-
set cooling compartment temperature and
ignites again if the cooling compartment tem-
perature increases again. If the flame is not lit
after the first ignition attempt, the automatic
igniter repeats the ignition twice (duration 30 s)
at time intervals of 2 minutes. If the flame is
not lit afterwards, a fault is indicated.
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Refrigerator operation
In order to prevent unintended switching to
gas operation during refuelling, the electronic
system starts gas operation of the refrigerator
after the motor has been turned off for 15
minutes. During this period the appliance is
ready for operation ("stand-by"). The tempera-
ture level LEDs do not light then while all other
indicators remain active.
The use of unshielded flames is prohibited
in petrol station environments.
Should the refuelling stop last longer than
15 minutes, the refrigerator has to be swit-
ched off or switched over to another ener-
gy type.
WARNING!
4.7.5 Additional features (MES / AES)
To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2
seconds.
The refrigerator starts with the last selected
type of energy.
Automatic operation :
Press button(5): A
Upon switching on, the electronics automati-
cally selects one of the three possible energy
types: 230V - 12V - liquid gas. The control
electronics automatically ensures that the
refrigerator is supplied with the optimum sour-
ce of energy in each respective case.
Sequence of priority: 1.) Solar (12V DC)
2.) 230V AC
3.) 12V DC
4.) Liquid gas
If sufficient mains voltage is available (more
than 195 V), this power source is selected as
prime option. If a solar system capable of
powering the refrigerator is installed, the solar
12V supply takes priority.
The 12V operation is otherwise only effective
while the engine is running.
According to the sequence of priority the elec-
tronics selects GAS as energy source only, if
both of the electrical energy source are not
available.
Manual operation is possible at any time.
Fig. 13
4.7.2 Automatic operation
4.7.4 Refuelling while in AES mode
operation
1
5
4.7.3 Setting of cooling compartment
temperature
see point 4.6.3 Setting of cooling compart-
ment temperature
.
nThe brightness of the display reduces after
a few seconds if no other buttons are pres-
sed. The indicator lights again if a button is
pressed. Press the button again to activate
the required function.
nFailures are indicated by flashing of the fai-
lure indicator LED.
nShould the door be kept open for too long
(more than 2 minutes), an acoustic signal is
initiated (pulsing whistle tone).
nShould the electronic control detect any fai-
lure, an acoustic signal will sound (pulsing
whistle tone). At the same time the display
starts flashing (for trouble-shooting, please
refer to section
Information on failure dis-
play and trouble-shooting
).
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