Dometic RC1700 EGP User manual

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RC1700 EGP
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JCB - 7
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Dear customer,
please read the instruction book and all additional information
before using the appliance. It is most important that they should be
retained with the appliance for future reference!
1. Warnings and directions
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them
carefully before installing or using the appliance!
This product is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be
allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
The absorption refrigerator is designed to be used specifically for the
storage of edible foodstuffs and drinks only.
There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that
there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss (refer to relevant instructions for
unit installation under point 4.).
Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure
to switch off the appliance and unplug it. Shut down gas operation!
Manufacturers' food storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions for food and drink storage under point 13.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
more serious malfunctioning. This product should be serviced by an
authorised Service Engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
2. Area of use
The cooling unit must not be installed in motor vehicles and boats when
using the gas operation method!
Operation using liquid gas in enclosed spaces in not permitted!
THIS COOLING UNIT MAY ONLY BE USED WITH GAS OUT OF DOORS!
Outdoor use includes tents (awnings) which are well ventilated throughout
unit operation and flat garden terraces.
There are no restrictions on electrical operation.
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3. Storage of gas cylinders
Liquid gas cylinders should never be stored in unventilated areas or below
ground (funnel-shaped holes). Avoid direct sunlight. The gas cylinder should
not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 50°C.
4. Installation
To be installed horizontally on a smooth, firm or any other appropriate
surface. If necessary, adjust/align using a spirit level or a water-filled vessel.
There should be a distance of at least 10cm between the back of the unit
and any other object (wall).
Avoid placing unit in direct sunlight and next to other sources of heat.
For good air circulation the air vents on the top and under sides, as well as
at the back of the cooling unit must not be obstructed.
This will result in a good, energy-saving cooling system.
5. Cleaning
Prior to initial use and later after defrosting, or prior to a prolonged period
out of operation, clean the container and lid with luke-warm water and, if
necessary, washing-up liquid. Warning: do not inadvertently press or
force the opened door past its stop-point (this could cause the hinges
to break). Never use scouring or corrosive agents to clean the unit.
Wipe cleaned surfaces dry with a soft cloth.
6. A/C operation
Do not use any additional form of energy (batteries/gas).
Check that the supply voltage corresponds with the line-voltage data on the
type-plate (see back of unit).
(The following instructions refer in the main to coolers manufactured for the
United Kingdom).
The mains lead of your refrigerator is fitted with a non-rewirable moulded-on
13 amp plug containing a 3 amp fuse. It is a regular earthed plug for
connection to a regular earthed socket.
Due to the difference in the plugs used, an adapter will be necessary for
other countries.
If the fuse requires replacing at any time, the fuse cover/carrier should be
removed using a small screwdriver to lever it out. The old fuse should be
replaced by a 3 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse and the fuse
cover/carrier must be refitted before the plug is used again.
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If the fuse cover/carrier is lost, a replacement can be obtained from the
service shops. The fuse cover/carrier must be of the same colour as that of
the coloured insert in the base of the plug. In no circumstances must the
plug be used without a correct fuse cover/carrier fitted.
If the plug supplied on the mains lead is not suitable for the socket in your
home, it should be cut off and disposed of safely, or destroyed, to avoid any
possible shock hazard resulting from the plug being inserted into a 13 amp
socket elsewhere in the house. A suitable replacement plug should then be
fitted as given below.
General guide to fitting any plug
Ensure the lengths of wire inside the plug are prepared correctly.
Connections should be firmly made after all conductor strands are entered
into the terminal posts. When preparing the cable ends take care not to
damage the outer sheath, or the insulation surrounding the inner conductors.
Tighten all screws. Replace the top cover of the plug and secure.
Other versions
Your refrigerator has a 3-wire mains lead which is intended for connection
to a 3-pin plug and a properly earthed socket outlet.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifiying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows: the wire which is coloured GREEN-
AND-YELLOW must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured
green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is
coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black. The wire which is coloured
BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED!
If a 13 amps (B.S. 1363) fused-plug is used, it should be fitted with a 3 amp
fuse. In other cases, the circuit to which the refrigerator is connected should
be fitted with a 5 amp fuse.
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To turn on (Fig. 1)
Turn thermostat knob (A) clockwise to position 7/MAX. Only after
approximately 1 hour will the unit become noticably cool (frost on
evaporator).
The temperature can be regulated using the thermostat knob: '0'=off, 1-
7 increasing degrees of coolness.
After sufficient cooling (approximately 5 hours), the thermostat position
can be set to a lower temperature, between 2-5. The thermostat will now
automatically regulate the set temperature.
To turn off (Fig. 1)
Turn thermostat knob (A) anticlockwise to position '0' (a slight resistance
will be felt just before this position).
Pull out mains plug.
7. D/C operation
Do not use any additional form of energy (mains/gas). A safety fuse must be
installed in the electricity supply between battery and refrigerator in a duct.
12 V: maximum 15 amps.
It is not necessary to consider the polarity when connecting the unit. Check
that the battery voltage corresponds with the line-voltage data on the
cooling unit type-plate. If no battery is used independently of the vehicle, the
cooling unit is only to be used when the vehicle is in motion, since, when the
engine is not running, the battery can discharge to such an extent that the
engine will not restart.
Recommendation: Before a journey, pre-cool the unit using the supply
voltage.
To turn on
The car plug fitted to the connecting cable is to be plugged into the
socket/cigar lighter (car plugs are not supplied with every model).
When using battery operation, the cooling performance is not
thermostatically regulated, i.e. knob (A) is ineffective.
When knob (A) is ineffective or if the temperature is unnecessarily too low:
max. cable lengths
Cable cross section 12 V
2.5 mm2until 2.5 m
4.0 mm2until 4.0 m
6.0 mm2until 6.0 m
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Turn off unit
Pull out plug from socket.
8. Liquid gas operation
Do not use any additional form of energy (mains/battery). The unit must not
be connected to town or natural gas pipelines. It is only suitable for use with
propane/butane gas (e.g. Calor Gas, Camping Gaz, Caravangas, etc).
The specified gas-connection pressure is given in mbar on the type plate
(see back of appliance). It is important that a non adjustable pressure-
regulator is used to reduce the pressure in the gas cylinder to the operating
pressure specified on the rating-plate, no other pressure may be used.
Needle valve operated gas control taps are NOT suitable for use with
this appliance and must not be used as a substitute for a pressure
regulator.
9. Connecting the cooling unit to the gas
cylinder
(The following instructions refer in the main to coolers manufactured for the
United Kingdom. For other countries please refer to your supplier).
Always connect in the following sequence:
GAS BOTTLE →→PRESSURE-REGULATOR →→APPLIANCE.
To connect the appliance to the pressure-regulator an APPROVED GAS
TUBING should be used. This should be minimum in length - have an inside
dimension of 8mm and be marked BS3212/2/8.
The pressure-regulator must be compatible for Butane 11 in (28 mbar) or for
Propane (37 mbar).
To connect the pressure-regulator to the gas bottle, the valve of the gas
bottle must be closed. After connecting the pressure regulator to the bottle
by screwing, connect the two ends of the tubing to the nipples and secure
them with the two hose clipse.
When fitting the connection to the gas inlet of the appliance, hold
counterpart to avoid straining and possibly damaging.
The gas bottle must only be used in an upright position and particular care
must be taken every time the appliance is connected to the gas bottle to
ensure that there are no leaks, that the gas pipe (rubber hose) is not under
tension or kinked, and that it is not in contact with hot surfaces.
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The connection pipe and gas bottle should always be located in positions
where they will not be tripped over or otherwise inadvertently disturbed.
Before attempting to light the burner, every time after connection, turn on the
gas at the bottle and check the gas connections for leaks by applying a soap
and water solution over them and watching for bubbles, which would
indicate a leak.
After testing dry off traces of detergent.
For your safety
Do not check for leaks with a naked flame!
Do not smoke while checking for leaks!
10. Gas equipment system (Fig. 1)
This consists of a control knob (B) with built-in safety pilot, a burner with
igniter plug and a piezo-gas igniter (E).
The control knob has 3 positions:
MAX : high cooling capacity,
MIN : low cooling capacity,
: off-position = gas supply to burner is shut off.
If, for any reason the gas flame extinguishes the ignition control is working
automatically and shuts off gas supply.
11. Igniting the gas burner (Fig. 1)
1. Open gas cylinder or pressure regulating valve.
2. Turn knob (B) anti-clockwise to the MAX position, press and hold down.
3. After approximately 10 seconds press knob (E) several times. After
ignition, hold down knob (B) for a further 20-30 seconds before releasing.
The flame can be controlled by aperture (C).
Should no ignition occur, repeat the ignition process after 1 minute.
(This could take longer than 10 seconds if the unit has been out of
operation for a prolonged period or after replacing the gas cylinder.
Cause: air in the lines).
4. Once sufficient refrigeration has been obtained in the cooling tank at the
MAX position, the control knob should be turned to the MIN position by
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low outside temperatures or when the refrigerator is only lightly loaded
respectively the ambient temperature is below +18°C, in order to avoid
overfreezing the contents.
12. Shutting down gas operation
1. Close gas cylinder or pressure regulating valve.
2. Turn knob (B) clockwise to the off position.
13. Food and drink storage
Foodstuffs and drinks should always be sealed when stored in the
cooling unit. Thus, changes in taste and smell are avoided.
Food and drink should be so placed in the cooler so as to allow air to
circulate freely.
Do not place hot food or drinks in the cooler!
Under no circumstances should inflammable liquids and/or gases be
stored in the cooler. Explosion hazard!
14. Defrosting and measures for prolonged
periods of disuse
A build up of too much ice on the evaporator hinders cooling of the unit and
thus reduces effectiveness. When there is an approximately 5-mm-thick
layer of ice build-up it is recommended to defrost the cooling unit. Thus, the
cooling unit will be turned off and any goods to be cooled removed. Never
use heated appliances, heaters, etc. to speed up the defrosting process! If
necessary, a cloth dipped in warm water can be placed on the unit to help
the defrosting process. After defrosting, clean up the defrosted water with a
clean cloth and clean the cooler containers as described in chapter 4.
Should the unit be out of operation for a prolonged period, turn off unit and
remove contents. After defrosting, the cooler should be cleaned carefully
and dried.
To avoid the build-up of any unpleasant smells in the cooler, it is
recommended to leave the lid slightly open.
15. Measures after prolonged periods of disuse
Should the cooling unit not function correctly when switched on after being
out of operation for a prolonged period, SHUT OFF THE POWER SUPPLY
AND DISCONNECT then turn the appliance upside down.
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After a few minutes return the appliance to its upright position and switch on
again. Should the unit still not fuction correctly, repeat the process several
times.
16. Maintenance
Changing the gas filter: the cellulose gas filter is situated at the back in the
gas connection piece. When it becomes necessary to replace the gas filter,
remove the filter from the duct and replace it with a new one. Any other
maintenance and repair works, especially those relating to the cooling
aggregate and the gas-burner system, may only be undertaken by
authorized customer service points.
17. After-sales service
Should a problem arise with the unit, please check the following before
contacting customer service:
is the unit suitably placed and is it well ventilated?
is the unit placed on a flat surface?
does the socket supply current?
is the connecting cable damaged in any way?
is there a loose connection?
has the plug been properly plugged into the socket?
has the electrothermostat been correctly adjusted?
in the case of gas operation, has the safety pilot knob (regulator) been
pressed down long enough?
has the regulating knob been turned to the correct position?
is the gas cylinder or pressure regulating valve open?
does the liquid gas cylinder still contain gas? If no liquid movement is
evident on shaking the cylinder, then the gas cylinder is empty.
are several operating methods being used simultaneously?
have warm foodstuffs been stored in the cooler?
was a too large a quantity of food or drink stored at any one time? Food
and drink should be so stored as to allow free air circulation. Do not use
paper or plastic plates. Always keep containers for liquids sealed.
Indicate the type of defect, type of appliance, product number and serial
number (on the type plate at the back of the unit).
We accept responsibility for the perfect condition of the unit, the guarantee
being in accordance with our guarantee conditions.
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18. Technical Data
Gas operation butane (propane)
Rated thermal loading: 112 W (118 W)
Min. thermal loading: 89 W (86 W)
Connected load, gas: 8,1g/h (8,4 g/h)
Connection pressure: 28-30/37 mbar
Categorie: I3+
Climat class: 'N'
Electric operation:
220V-240V (mains) 50 Hz: 85W
12V (car battery): 85W
Capacity: 41 Ltr.
Refrigerant: 159g. H2O + 86g NH3
The refrigeration cycle has been checked for leaks.
The appliance does not contain any CFCs/HCFCs.
Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection (less than 2 weight % of
the coolant).
Appliances bearing this symbol must be deposited at the
designated local reception point for the disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment.
It is not permitted that this product be disposed of by way of the
normal household refuse collection system.
Dometic refrigerators bear this symbol on the specifications
plate (data plate) to be found in the interior of the unit.
This appliance complies with the following EEC directives:
LVD-Directive 73/23/EEC with amendment 90/683/EEC;
EMC-Directive 89/336/EEC;
Gas-Directive 90/396/EEC.
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