Dometic CoolMatic MDC065 User manual

MDC065, MDC065K, MDC090,
MDC090K
Refrigerator
Operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Kühlschrank
Bedienungsanleitung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Réfrigérateur
Notice d’utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Koelkast
Gebruiksaanwijzing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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REFRIGERATION
COOLMATIC
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Please read this instruction manual carefully before first use, and store it in
a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this
instruction manual along with it.
Contents
1 Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5 Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Setting up and connecting the cooling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
9 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
10 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
11 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
13 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Explanation of symbols MDC
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1 Explanation of symbols
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2 Safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
•Faulty assembly or connection
•Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage
•Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
•Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
2.1 General safety
DDANGER!
•Danger of fatal injuries!
When using the device on boats: if the device is powered by the
mains, ensure that the power supply has a ground fault interrupter
circuit.
DANGER!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or
serious injury.
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or
serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.
NOTICE!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair
the function of the product.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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!WARNING!
•Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the
operating voltage and the battery voltage correspond (see type
plate).
•If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced to prevent
possible electrical hazards. Only replace a damaged connection
cable with a connection cable of the same type and specifications.
•Have a trained technician make installations in wet rooms.
•This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate
repairs can lead to considerable hazards.
Should your device need to be repaired, please contact customer
services.
•Electronic devices are not toys!
Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children.
•People (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental
capacities or whose lack of experience or knowledge prevent them
from using this product safely should not use it without the supervision
or instruction of a responsible person.
•Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
•Do not store any explosive substances, such as spray cans with
propellants in the device.
ANOTICE!
•Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
•Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against
splashing water.
•Do not place the device near naked flames or other heat sources
(heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.)
•If you connect your refrigerator to a battery, please remember that the
battery contains acid.
•Ensure that the ventilation slots are not covered.
•The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic materials or
materials containing solvents.
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2.2 Operating the device safely
!CAUTION!
•Do not place any electrical devices inside the refrigerator.
•If you connect the device to a battery, make sure that food does not
come into contact with the battery acid.
•Protect the device against rain and moisture.
•Disconnect the cooling device and other power consuming devices
from the battery before connecting the battery to a quick charging
device.
Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.
INOTE
•Defrost the device in good time to save energy.
•Disconnect the device if you are not going to use it for a long time.
3 Intended use
The refrigerator is suitable for refridgerating foodstuffs and storing frozen foodstuffs.
The device is also suitable for use on boats.
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4Scopeofdelivery
CAUTION! Health hazard!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing
the food or medicine you wish to cool.
Quantity Description
1 Refrigerator
1 Assembly kit for changing the door hinge
1 Operating manual
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5Accessory
If you wish to operate the cooling device with a 230 V AC mains supply, please use
one of the following rectifiers.
Available as accessory (not included in scope of delivery):
6 Technical description
CoolMatic MDC series refrigerators are suitable for use with a 12 V or 24 V DC
voltage and can therefore also be used for camping or on boats. You can also use the
CoolPower EPS100W and MPS35 rectifiers to connect them to a 230 V mains
supply.
The refrigerator can chill products and keep them cool. Frozen products can be
stored in the freezer compartment.
You can use the continuously variable thermostat to set the desired temperature.
All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs.
The refrigerant circuit is maintenance-free.
When used on boats the refrigerator can be subjected to a constant inclination of
30°.
6.1 Operating and display elements
Error codes in the error code LED, see chapter “Troubleshooting” on page 20.
Description Ref. no.
CoolPower EPS100W rectifier 9600000440
CoolPower MPS35 rectifier 9600000445
No. in
fig. 1,
page 3
Explanation
1 Temperature controller
2 Operating status LED
3 Error code LED
4 Ventilation slots (only MDC090/MDC090K)
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7 Setting up and connecting the cooling
device
7.1 Setting up the cooling device
The device is designed for ambient temperatures between +16 °C and +32 °C. In
continuous operation, the air humidity may not exceed 90 %.
Set up the cooling device in a dry, sheltered place. Avoid placing it near heat sources
such as radiators, gas ovens or hot water pipes. Do not let it stand in the direct,
strong sunlight.
The cooling device must be positioned so that heated air can dissipate easily.
Therefore make sure there is adequate ventilation (fig. 2, page 4).
7.2 Sealing system
The cooling device has a locking mechanism to protect it during transport.
The following settings are possible:
•Position 1 (transport lock) (fig. 31, page 4): The door is locked and secured.
To open the door, turn the bolt to position 2.
•Position 2 (releasing transport lock) (fig. 32, page 4): The door can
be opened.
•Position 3 (VENT position) (fig. 33, page 4):The door is slightly open, but fixed
in position. Use this position, for example, if you are not going to use the device
for a long time.
No. in
fig. 2,
page 4
Explanation
1 Hot waste air
2 Cold intake air
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7.3 Changing the door hinge
You can also change the hinge of the door, so that it opens to the left rather than the
right.
To change the door hinge, proceed as follows (fig. 4, page 5):
➤Remove the upper door hinge (fig. 41, page 5).
➤Carefully lift out the door.
➤Remove the threaded pins (fig. 42, page 5).
➤Pull the locking hook (fig. 43, page 5) off the rod.
➤Remove the locking plate (fig. 44, page 5) and fit it on the opposite side.
➤Pull the rod downwards and out and put it in the other side.
➤Fasten the locking hook (fig. 43, page 5) back on the rod.
➤Detach the top and bottom lock holders (fig. 45, page 5) on the left side.
➤Detach the top and bottom door hinges (fig. 41, page 5) on the right side.
➤Fasten the top and bottom door hinges (fig. 41, page 5) to the left side.
➤Fasten the top and bottom lock holders (fig. 45, page 5) to the left side.
7.4 Changing the decorative plate
You can change the decorative plate on your cooling device to improve
the appearance.
This is how to change the decorative plate:
➤Remove the screws 1 and 3 (fig. 51 and 3, page 5).
➤Remove components 2 and 4 (fig. 52 and 4, page 5).
➤Pull down the old decorative plate out of the door frame.
Caution: there is a risk of injury!
➤Put the new decorative plate in the door frame.
➤Fit the components 2 and 4 (fig. 52 and 4, page 5) back on the device.
➤Fasten the screws 1 and 3 (fig. 51 and 3, page 5).
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7.5 Connecting the cooling device
For the electrical connection you also need the wiring diagram (fig. 6, page 5).
Cable colours:
Connecting to a battery
The cooling device can be operated with a 12 V or 24 V DC voltage supply.
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➤Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length
according to fig. 7, page 6.
Key for fig. 7, page 6
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•Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the operating
voltage and the battery voltage correspond (see type plate).
No. in
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NOTICE!
To avoid voltage loss and therefore a drop in performance, the cable
should be kept as short as possible and should not be interrupted if this
is possible.
For this reason avoid additional switches, plugs or power strips.
Co-ordinate axis Meaning Unit
l Cable length m
∅Cable cross section mm²
NOTICE!
Make sure that the polarity is correct.
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➤Connect the cooling device
– As directly as possible to the pole of the battery or
– To a plug socket which is fused with at least 15 A (at 12 V) or 7.5 A (at 24 V).
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The cooling device is equipped with an electronic device to protect against
reversing the polarity and short circuits when connecting to a battery. To protect the
battery, the cooling device switches off automatically if the voltage is insufficient
(see table below).
Connecting to 230 V mains supply
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➤To operate the cooling device with a 230 V mains supply, use an CoolPower
EPS100W or MPS35 rectifier.
NOTICE!
Disconnect the cooling device and other power consuming devices
from the battery before connecting the battery to a quick charging
device.
Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.
12 V 24 V
Switch-off voltage 10.4 V 22.8 V
Switch-on voltage 11.7 V 24.2 V
DANGER!
•Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are
standing in a puddle.
•If you are operating your cooling device on board a boat with
a mains connection of 230 V from the land, you must install a ground
protection circuit breaker between the 230 V mains supply and the
cooling device.
Seek advice from a trained technician.
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8Operation
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8.1 Energy saving tips
•Choose a well ventilated installation location which is protected against direct
sunlight.
•Allow food to cool down first before placing it in the device.
•Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
•Do not leave the door open for longer than necessary.
•Defrost the cooling device as soon as a layer of ice forms.
•Avoid unnecessarily low temperatures.
•Clean the condenser of dust impurities at regular intervals.
8.2 Using the cooling device
The fridge device conserves fresh foodstuffs. You can also conserve frozen foodstuffs
in the freezer compartment.
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➤Switch the cooling device on by turning the knob (fig. 1A, page 3) to the right.
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NOTE
Before starting your new cooling device for the first time, you should
clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons
(please also refer to the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on
page 19).
NOTICE!
Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively
refrigerated.
Liquids expand when they freeze and can thus destroy the glass
containers.
NOTE
After switching on, the cooling device requires approx. 60 s until the
compressor starts up.
NOTICE!
Ensure that the objects placed in the cooling device are suitable for
cooling to the selected temperature.
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Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature to any level using the knob. The built-in temperature
control regulates the temperature as follows:
•1 (left limit) = warmest setting
•7 (right limit) = coldest setting
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Conserving foodstuffs
You can conserve foodstuffs in the cooling device compartment. The time for which
the food can be conserved in this way is usually stated on the package.
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The cooling device compartment is divided in different zones with different
temperatures:
•The colder zones are immediately over the base, near the back wall.
•Observe the temperature information and best before date on the food
packaging.
➤Observe the following when using the device:
•Do not re-freeze products which are defrosting or have been defrosted,
consume them as soon as possible.
•Wrap food in aluminium foil or cling film and shut it in a suitable box with a lid.
This ensures that aromas, the shape and the freshness are better conserved.
NOTE
The cooling capacity can be influenced by:
•The ambient temperature
•The amount of food to be conserved
•The frequency with which the door is opened
•Adequate ventilation
NOTICE!
Do not conserve warm food in the cooling device compartment.
Do not place glass containers with liquid in the freezer compartment.
NOTE
Food which can easily absorb tastes and odours and liquids and
products with a high alcohol content should be conserved in air-tight
containers.
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Securing the refrigerator door
You can prevent the refrigerator door from being opened inadvertently.
➤Put the locking mechanism on the top of the door to position 1
(fig. 31, page 4).
Defrosting the cooling device
Humidity can form frost in the interior of the cooling device or on the vaporiser. This
reduces the cooling capacity. Defrost the device in good time to avoid this.
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To defrost the cooling device, proceed as follows:
➤Take out the contents of the cooling device.
➤Place them in another cooling device to keep them cool, if necessary.
➤Set the knob to 0.
➤Leave the door open.
➤Wipe off the water resulting from defrosting or – if present – empty the collecting
tray. If your device has a water drain, drain the thawed water off.
Switching off and storing the cooling device
If you do not intend to use the cooling device for a long time, proceed as follows:
➤Turn the knob to 0.
➤Disconnect the power cable from the battery or pull the DC cable plug out of the
rectifier.
➤Clean the cooling device (see chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 19).
➤Leave the lid or door open for to avoid unpleasant odours building up.
➤Put the lock in the VENT position (fig. 33, page 4).
This prevents odours from building up.
NOTICE!
Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects
which have frozen in place.
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9 Cleaning and maintenance
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➤Clean the cooling device regularly as soon as it becomes dirty with a damp cloth.
➤Make sure that no water drips into the sealings. This can damage the electronics.
➤Wipe the cooling device dry with a cloth after cleaning.
10 Guarantee
The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the
manufacturer's branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the
addresses) or your retailer.
For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following documents when
you send in the device:
•A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
•A reason for the claim or description of the fault
11 Disposal
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➤Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever
possible.
MIf you wish to finally disposeof the product, ask your local recycling centre
or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the
applicable disposal regulations.
NOTICE!
•Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning
as these can damage the cooling device.
•Never use brushes, scouring pads or hard or pointed tools to
remove ice or to loosen objects which have frozen in place.
NOTICE!
When disposing of the device, make sure it is not overheated, as the
insulating foam was made with flammable gas.
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12 Troubleshooting
The significance of the red LED (fig. 12, page 3)
For operational faults it illuminates several times. The number of pulses depends on
the type of fault.
Each flash lasts for one quarter of a second. After the series of impulses a pause
follows. The sequence for the fault is repeated every four seconds.
Interior temperature too low in control level “1”
Number of
flashes Fault Possible cause
1 Supply voltage The supply voltage is outside of the set
range.
2 Excessive fan current The fan loads the electronics unit with
more than 1 A.
3 The motor doesn't start The rotor is jammed.
The pressure difference in the cooling
system is too high (> 5 bar).
4 Speed too low If the cooling system is overloaded, the
minimum speed of the motor of
1850 RPM cannot be maintained.
5 Overheating of the
electronics unit
If the cooling system is loaded too
heavily or the temperature is set too
high, the electronics can overheat.
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Compressor runs
constantly
Faulty thermostat Change the thermostat
Compressor runs for a
long time
Large quantities have been frozen in
the freezer compartment
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