Dometic RPD190 User manual

RPD190, RPD 218
Compressor refrigerator
Installation and Operating Manual
MODE
MODE
EN
REFRIGERATION
REFRIGERATORS
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Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and 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 Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6 Installing and connecting the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Using the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
12 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Explanation of symbols RPD190, RPD218
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1 Explanation of symbols
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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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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!
•On boats: If the device is powered by the mains, ensure that the
power supply has a residual current circuit breaker. The break distance
must not be less than 3 mm.
!WARNING!
•Have a qualified technician perform the installation in wet rooms.
•Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
•If this device's power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in order
to prevent safety hazards.
•This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate
repairs may cause serious hazards.
•This device can be used by children aged 8 years or over, as well as by
persons with diminished physical, sensory or mental capacities or a
lack of experience and knowledge, providing they are supervised, or
have been taught how to use the device safely and are aware of the
resulting risks.
•Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children
without supervision.
•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
•Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children under 8
years of age.
•Do not store any explosive substances, such as spray cans with
propellants, in the device.
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!CAUTION!
•Danger of crushing! Do not put your fingers into the hinge.
•Foodstuff may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
ANOTICE!
•Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as
that of the power supply.
•Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
•If the refrigerator is connected to the DC socket: disconnect the
refrigerator and other electric consumers from the battery before
connecting the quick charging device.
•If the refrigerator is connected to the DC socket: disconnect the
refrigerator or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise
you may discharge the battery.
•The refrigerator is not suitable for transporting substances which are
caustic or contain solvents.
•Keep the drainage outlet clean at all times.
•Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
•Never transport the device in a horizontal position, so that no oil can
leak out of the compressor.
•Make sure that the refrigerator circuit is not damaged during
transportation. The refrigerant in the refrigerator circuit is highly
flammable.
In the event of any damage to the refrigerator circuit:
– Avoid naked flames and sparks.
– Air the room well.
•Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against
splashing water.
2.2 Operating the device safely
DDANGER!
•Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. This applies
especially when operating the device from the AC mains.
!CAUTION!
•Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the
plug are dry.
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•If you connect the device to a battery, make sure that no food comes
into contact with the battery acid.
ANOTICE!
•Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are
recommended by the manufacturer for that purpose.
•Do not place it near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct
sunlight, gas ovens etc.)
•Danger of overheating!
Always ensure sufficient ventilation so that the heat generated during
operation can dissipate. Make sure that the device is sufficiently far
away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.
•Ensure that the ventilation vents are not covered.
•Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.
•Never immerse the appliance in water.
•Protect the appliance and the cable against heat and moisture.
•Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the walls of the cooling area.
3Scopeofdelivery
Quantity Description
1 Refrigerator
1 Lower ventilation grille
1Drainhose
2 Icecube tray
1 LH hinge conversion kit (with instruction)
2 Airing position card
1 Operating manual
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4 Intended use
The RPD series refrigerators are suitable for refrigerating foodstuffs and storing
frozen foodstuffs.
The device is also suitable for use on boats.
The device is designed to be operated from a 12 V or 24 V on-board supply socket
of a vehicle, boat or caravan as well as from a 100 – 240 V mains.
!
The refrigerator is only suitable for installation in a fitted cavity. Once it is installed,
only the front of the appliance may be accessible.
5 Technical description
5.1 Function description
The device can refrigerate goods to +7 °C to +2 °C and keep them cool. Products
can be frozen to –10 °C to –18 °C in the freezer compartment. You can use the
variable thermostat to set the desired temperature.
The refrigerator is suitable for use with 12 V or 24 V DC voltage and can therefore also
be used e.g. for mobile homes, caravans or on boats. It can also be connected to a
100 – 240 V mains supply.
When used on boats the refrigerator can be subjected to a constant inclination of
30°.
All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs. The
refrigerant circuit is hermetically sealed and CFC-free.
CAUTION! Health hazard!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing
the food or medicine you wish to cool.
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5.2 Control elements inside the refrigerator
The various types of refrigerators are shown in the following illustrations:
No. Description
1 Freezer compartment
2 Control panel
3 Wire shelf (folding, so that bottles can be put in the refrigerator)
4Shelf
5 Crisper bin
6 Door shelf
1
MODE
MODE
RPD190
3
1
4
6
5
22
3
1
4
6
5
RPD218
1
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5.3 Control elements
No. Description
1Pbutton (ON/OFF button)
2 Power LED
3 Status LED
4 MODE button
5 Temperature level LEDs
6button (Temperature setting button)
MODE
1 2 3 4
5
6
2
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6 Installing and connecting the
refrigerator
Please note the following instructions for installation on boats:
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6.1 Reversing the doors
With the LH hinge conversion kit you can change the hinge of the door, so that it
opens to the left instead to the right. A separate instruction sheet is included with this
kit.
DANGER!
If the device is powered by the mains, ensure that the power supply has
a residual current circuit breaker.
NOTICE!
•The device can be tilted sideways up to 30°. When setting up the
refrigerator, note that it must be fastened to take account of this. If
you have any questions regarding installation, consult your specialist
dealer.
•Install the refrigerator so that the warm air generated can easily flow
away (fig. 3, page 12)
•The appliance is designed for ambient temperatures between
+16 °C and +43 °C.
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6.2 Installing the refrigerator
>50 mm 1
3
2
5
4
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Key to fig. 3, page 12
Observe the following instructions when installing:
•Install the refrigerator so that the hot air produced can easily flow away. To
achieve this make sure there is adequate ventilation (fig. 3, page 12).
•Allow the device to rest in a vertical position for at least four hours before you
connect it to the power supply so that the oil can flow back into the compressor.
No. Description Action
1 Compressor shelf – produces heat –
For optimum performance at high ambient temperatures:
2 Cool intake air – external vent Fit inlet vent to exterior wall – position
below compressor shelf
3 Hot waste air – external vent Fit outlet vent to exterior wall –
position above compressor shelf
For low to moderate ambient temperatures:
4 Cool intake air grille –
5 Hot waste air grille –
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•The installation dimensions can be found in the figure above.
•Keep objects clear of openings in the housing or installation structure (such as
ventilation slots, etc.).
•Condensate is produced when the refrigerator is operating normally. A drain
water hose is attached to the cooling device to drain the condensate to the
outside. If the supplied drain water hose is too short, the installer shall replace the
hose with a single length hose of the required length.
min. 580 mm
610 – 620 mm
RPD190: 1422 – 1432 mm RPD218: 1580 – 1590 mm
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Proceed as follows to install the refrigerator:
➤Fit the drain hose to the drain spout at the rear of the cabinet (1).
➤Drill a hole for the drain water hose (e.g. through the floor (2).
➤Run the drain water hose through the hole. Make sure that the hose does not
kink.
➤Seal between the drilled hole and the drain water hose.
➤Push the refrigerator into the recess.
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➤Fix the refrigerator in place using suitable screws (see figure above).
➤Fix the lower front vent as shown in the illustration.
1.
2.
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6.3 Connecting the refrigerator to the power supply
Connecting the refrigerator to 12 – 24 V
A
The refrigerator can be operated with a 12 V or 24 V DC voltage supply.
For safety reasons, the refrigerator is equipped with an electronic system to prevent
the polarity being reversed. This protects the refrigerator against reversed polarity
when connecting to a battery and against short circuiting.
To protect the battery, the refrigerator switches off automatically if the voltage is
insufficient (see table below).
➤Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length
according to the figure above.
NOTICE!
•To avoid voltage drops and loss of performance, keep the
connection cable as short as possible and uninterrupted.
Therefore avoid additional switches, plugs or power strips.
•Disconnect the cooling device and other electric consumers from
the battery before you connect the battery to a quick charging
device.
Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.
12 V 24 V
Cut-off voltage 10.4 V 22.8 V
Cut-in voltage 11.7 V 24.2 V
∅/mm²
l/m
12 V 24 V
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
0
2
6
10
14
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Key to the figure
A
➤Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the operating
voltage and the battery voltage match (see type plate).
➤Connect the cable to the refrigerator DC terminal block (1).
➤Connect the refrigerator
– as directly as possible to the poles of the battery or
– to a plug socket which is fuse protected with at least 15 A (at 12 V) or
7.5 A (at 24 V).
Coordinate axis Meaning Unit
l Cable length m
∅Cable cross section mm²
NOTICE!
Make sure the polarity is correct.
1
0
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Connecting the refrigerator to AC mains
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Proceed as follows when you connect the refrigerator to the AC mains:
➤Plug the connector into the AC socket.
7 Using the refrigerator
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7.1 Energy saving tips
•Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
•Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the device to keep cool.
•Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary.
•Do not leave the doors open for longer than necessary.
•Defrost your refrigerator periodically when a layer of ice forms.
•Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
•Clean dust and dirt from the condenser at regular intervals.
DANGER! Danger of fatal injury!
•Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are
standing on a wet surface.
•If you are operating your refrigerator on a boat with an AC mains
connection using a shore connection, you must install a residual
current circuit breaker between the AC mains and the refrigerator.
Seek advice from a trained technician.
NOTE
Before starting the refrigerator 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 29).
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7.2 Using the refrigerator
The refrigerator conserves fresh foodstuffs. The freezer compartment conserves
frozen foodstuff and freezes fresh foodstuff.
!
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➤Switch the cooling device on by pressing the Pbutton for at least 2 seconds.
✓After switching on, the refrigerator requires approx. 180 seconds until the
compressor starts up.
Temperature setting modes
The temperature can be set in three different modes:
CAUTION! Health hazard!
•Never put any items back in the freezer compartment which have
started defrosting or have been defrosted; consume them as soon as
possible.
•Make sure that you only put items in the refrigerator which may be
kept at the selected temperature.
NOTICE!
Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively
refrigerated.
Liquids expand when they freeze and can therefore destroy glass
containers.
Mode Action LED lit
(fig. 25, page 10) LED colour
Normal Default after switching on the
refrigerator
LEDs 1 – 5 blue
Turbo Press the MODE button 1x. LED 5 yellow
Economy Press the MODE button 2x. LED 1 green
Normal Press the MODE button 3x. LEDs 1 – 5 blue
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