Dometic REFRIGERATION 10-Series User manual

RMD10T, RMD10XT
Absorption refrigerator
Operating manual
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REFRIGERATION
10-SERIES
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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.
Table of contents
1 Description of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
6 Using the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
11 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1 Description of symbols
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WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
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2 Safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and incorrect
connection 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
!WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death
or serious injury.
Electrocution hazard
• Installation and removal of the device may only be carried out by
qualified personnel.
• Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Improper
repairs can result in considerable danger or damage to the device.
Fire hazard
• The refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit is highly flammable.
In the event of any damage to the refrigerant circuit (smell of
ammonia):
– Switch off the device.
– Avoid naked flames and sparks.
– Air the room well.
Explosion hazard
• Do not store any explosive substances, such as spray cans with
propellants, in the device.
Health hazard
• This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the device by a person responsible for their
safety.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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• Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by unsuper-
vised children.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
ANOTICE! Damage hazard
• Keep the condensation opening clean at all times.
• The device lighting may only be replaced by customer service.
• Do not use a high-pressure cleaner near the ventilation grill when
cleaning the vehicle.
• Attach the winter covers of the ventilation grille (accessories) when the
vehicle is cleaned from the outside or not used for a prolonged period
of time.
2.2 Safe operation
!CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Risk of injury
• Close and lock the device door before beginning a journey.
• The cooling aggregate at the back of the device becomes very hot
during operation. Protect yourself from coming into contact with hot
parts when removing ventilation grills.
ANOTICE! Damage hazard
• Do not use electrical devices inside the device.
• Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.
2.3 Safety when operating with gas
!WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death
or serious injury.
Explosion hazard
•Only operate the device at the pressure shown on the type plate.
Only use pressure controllers with a fixed setting which comply with
the national regulations.
• While driving only operate the device with gas if the vehicle manufac-
turer allows the operation of the gas system while driving (see vehi-
cle‘s manual).
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• Check the national requirements for operating the device with gas
during driving.
• Never operate the device with gas:
– At petrol stations
– In parking garages
– On ferries
– While transporting the caravan or mobile home with a transport
vehicle or tow truck
• Never use a naked flame to check the device for leaks.
• In case of gas odor:
– Close the gas supply cock and the valve on the cylinder.
– Open all windows and leave the room.
– Do not press an electric switch.
– Put out any naked flames.
– Have the gas system checked by a specialist.
ANOTICE! Damage hazard
• Only use propane or butane gas, not natural gas (see rating plate).
INOTE
• Ignition problems may occur at altitudes above 1000 m. Switch to a
different energy source.
2.4 Safety when operating
!CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Health hazard
• Make sure that you only put items in the device which may be chilled
at the selected temperature.
• Opening the door for long periods can cause significant increase of
the temperature in the compartments of the device.
• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the device, so that it is
not in contact with or drip onto other food.
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• If the device is left empty for long periods:
– Switch off the device.
– Defrost the device.
– Clean and dry the device.
– Leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
device.
Risk of injury
• The device door or the freezer door can completely detach from the
device if used incorrectly. Push the doors closed until you hear a clear
click at the top and bottom.
• Do not lean on the open device door.
ANOTICE! Damage hazard
• If the door is not locked correctly on the opposite side, push on that
side at the top and the bottom until it locks in place.
• Only store heavy objects such as bottles or cans in the device door, in
the vegetable compartment or on the bottom shelf.
INOTE
• Ask your vehicle manufacturer if the battery management of your
vehicle shuts down the devices to protect the battery.
• Put the device door and the freezer door into the winter position if you
are not going to use the device for a longer period of time. This pre-
vents mold from forming.
• For ambient temperatures of +15 °C to +25 °C, select the average
temperature setting.
3Accessories
Description
Winter cover LS300 for the ventilation grill
Optional Battery pack Pack R10-BP for stand-alone gas operation
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4 Intended use
The device is suitable for:
• Installation in caravans and motor homes
• Providing refrigeration, freezer and storage space for food
The device is not suitable for:
• Storing medications
• Storing corrosive substances or substances that contain solvents
• Freezing previously unfrozen food
5 Technical description
The refrigerator is an absorber refrigerator and is designed for operation
• on a 12 V DC power supply
• on an AC power supply
• with liquefied gas (propane or butane)
The refrigerator has an automatic operating mode that selects the most economical
connected type of energy. The refrigerator unit operates silently.
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5.1 Control and display elements
The TFT display has the following operating and display elements (fig. 1):
Symbol Description
Cooling capacity indicator
Operating with AC power
Operating with DC power
Operating with gas
Automatic mode:
In automatic mode the refrigerator automatically selects the most
economical operating mode according to the following priority:
•AC power
•DC power
•Gas
Battery:
Symbol lights up when the battery packs (optional) are inserted and
the device is in stand-alone gas mode.
Fan:
Symbol lights up when die fan function is activated.
Frame heater:
Symbol lights up when the frame heater is on. The frame heater of the
ice compartment reduces condensation.
Symbol lights up when the refrigerator is connected to the CI bus.
Dim TFT display
After 30 seconds, the brightness of the display is reduced to the set
level.
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Beep off:
•Error messages and warnings are not signalled acoustically.
•Door left open for a longer period is signalled acoustically.
Beep on:
Error messages, warning messages and door left open are signalled
acoustically.
Confirm selection and return to the main menu.
NOTE
• Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time, clean it inside
and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons.
• When using the refrigerator for the first time, there may be a mild
odour which will disappear after a few hours. Air the living space
well.
• Park the vehicle so that it is level, especially when starting up and fill-
ing the refrigerator before setting off on a journey.
• The cooling performance can be affected by:
– the ambient temperature (e.g. when the vehicle is exposed to
direct sunlight)
– the amount of food to be refrigerated
– how often you open the door
Symbol Description
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NOTICENOTICE
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6.1 Tips for using the refrigerator optimally
• Do not store goods in the refrigerator for the first 12 hours of operation.
• Protect the interior of the vehicle from warming up excessively (e.g. sunshades in
the windows, air conditioner).
• Protect the refrigerator from direct sunlight (e.g. sunshades in the windows).
6.2 Operating in low outdoor temperatures
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➤Install both WA300 winter covers as shown (fig. 2).
NOTICE!
In AC operation and DC operation, install both winter covers. In gas
mode or automatic mode, install only the lower winter cover. This
prevents heat from building up and the fumes from the refrigerator can
be extracted properly.
NOTE
Cold air can restrict the performance of the cooling unit. Attach the
winter covers if you experience a reduced cooling capacity at low
ambient temperatures.
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6.3 Operation at high ambient temperatures
At high ambient temperatures in combination with high levels of humidity, conden-
sation may form on the ice compartment frame. The ice compartment is equipped
with a frame heater to reduce condensation on the frame of the ice compartment.
The frame heater is switched on continuously in the following operating modes:
•ACoperation
• DC operation (when the engine of the vehicle is running)
➤In gas operation, the frame heater can be switched on manually.
6.4 Switching on the refrigerator
➤Press for 2 seconds the control knob
✓The refrigerator starts with the last selected settings.
6.5 Switching off the refrigerator
➤Press for 4 seconds the control knob.
✓A beep sounds and the refrigerator switches off.The refrigerator starts with the
last selected type of power and settings.
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6.6 Operating the refrigerator
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Menu navigation (fig. 3)
➤Press the control knob to activate the TFT display.
The main menu is divided into three lines:
➤Turn the control knob to select the desired detail menu.
➤Press the control knob to open the selected detail menu.
➤Turn the control knob to navigate through the detail menu.
✓Selected settings are displayed in blue.
✓Press the control knob to choose the selected setting.
➤Confirm the selection with .
6.7 Tank stop mode
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If the vehicle’s ignition is switched off, the refrigerator will switch to tank stop mode
for safety reasons. This blocks gas operation for 15 minutes. After that, the refrigera-
tor automatically switches back to regular, automatic mode.
In tank stop mode the symbol is displayed.
Main menu Details menu
Cooling capacity menu
Operating mode menu
Settings menu
WARNING!
Turn off the refrigerator or select a different operating mode if refuelling
takes longer than 15 minutes.
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6.8 Stand-alone gas operation (accessory)
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For stand-alone gas mode, the optional battery packs must be installed.
A connection to an AC or DC power supply is then no longer necessary.
When using 12 batteries (type AA), the refrigerator can be operated in stand-alone
gas mode for 2 to 3 days.
Please note the following special features for stand-alone gas mode:
• The refrigerator interior lighting remains switched off.
• The display turns off 2 seconds after the last activity.
• The display switches on briefly every 15 seconds. This indicates that the refriger-
ator is on.
• If there is a pending error message, the display switches on permanently.
Stand-alone gas mode is indicated by symbols and .
The batteries of the battery packs must be replaced when the error “E 14” is
displayed.
6.9 Fan operation
When switching on the device, the fan is switched on for a short time (function test).
During the device‘s operation the fan only switches on:
• When the ambient temperature is above 32 °C.
• When the set cooling temperature is not reached within 2 hours.
• When the fan function is activated.
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The fan operation is indicated by the symbol .
WARNING!
In stand-alone gas mode, the refrigerator must be switched off manually
during refuelling.
NOTE
• When there is no AC or DC connection, the batteries are drained
even when the refrigerator is off.
• Remove the batteries when the refrigerator is not in use (risk of
leakage).
NOTE
In delivery state, the fan function is activated.
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6.10 Setting the cooling capacity
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➤Set the cooling capacity:
Select the desired temperature level in the cooling capacity menu.
6.11 Using the refrigerator door/ice compartment door
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Closing and locking the refrigerator door/ice compartment door
➤Press the door shut until you hear it clearly click at the top and bottom.
✓The door is now closed and locked.
NOTE
For ambient temperatures of +15 °C to +25 °C, select the average
cooling capacity.
CAUTION! – Beware of injury
• The refrigerator door or ice compartment door can completely
detach from the device if used incorrectly.
• Do not lean on the open refrigerator door.
NOTE
If the door is not locked correctly on the opposite side, carefully push on
the top and bottom of the door on that side until it locks into place.
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6.12 Notes on storing food
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CAUTION! – Health hazard!
• Please check if the cooling capacity of the refrigerator is suitable for
the food you want to cool.
• Opening the door for long periods can cause significant increase of
the temperature in the compartments of the refrigerator.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so
that raw meat and fish is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
• The ice compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for keep-
ing frozen food. It is not suitable for freezing previously unfrozen
food.
• If the refrigerator is exposed to a room temperature of below +10 °C
for a prolonged period of time, an even temperature of the ice com-
partment cannot be guaranteed. This can lead to an increase in the
ice compartment temperature and the stored goods may defrost.
NOTICE!
• The maximum weight per door shelf is 6 kg. The maximum weight
for the entire door is 7.5 kg.
• Store heavy objects such as bottles or cans only in the refrigerator
door, in the lower storage compartment or on the bottom shelf.
• Do not keep carbonated drinks in the ice compartment.
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➤Store food as shown (fig. 4).
Using the VG fresh base
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Using the slider in the VG fresh base, the humidity in the vegetable compartment
below can be regulated:
NOTICE!
The maximum load capacity of the VG fresh base is 5.5 kg.
Goods to be cooled Optimal humidity Slider position
Vegetables High ➤Close the slider.
Fruit Low ➤Open the slider.
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6.13 Setting the cooling capacity
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➤Set the cooling capacity:
Select the desired temperature level in the cooling capacity menu.
6.14 Using the refrigerator door/ice compartment door
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Closing and locking the refrigerator door/ice compartment door
➤Press the door shut until you hear it clearly click at the top and bottom.
✓The door is now closed and locked.
NOTE
For ambient temperatures of +15 °C to +25 °C, select the average cool-
ing capacity.
CAUTION! – Beware of injury
• The refrigerator door or ice compartment door can completely
detach from the device if used incorrectly.
• Do not lean on the open refrigerator door.
NOTE
If the door is not locked correctly on the opposite side, carefully push on
the top and bottom of the door on that side until it locks into place.
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6.15 Positioning the shelves
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➤Remove the shelf as shown (fig. 5).
➤Re-assemble the shelf in the reverse order.
WARNING! Children beware!
All shelves are fixed in place to prevent children from climbing inside the
refrigerator.
• Only remove the shelves for cleaning purposes.
• Refit the shelves and lock them in place.
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