Waeco CoolMatic RPD-175 User manual

CoolMatic
RPD-175, RPD-215
Refrigerator
Instruction manual
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POWER STATUS COLDEST
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VIEW A
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Please read this manual carefully before starting the machine. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. If the device is resold, this operating manual must be
handed over to the purchaser along with the device.
Contents
1 Notes on using the instruction manual 5
2 Safety instructions 6
3 Scope of delivery 7
4 Intended use 8
5 Technical description 8
6 Installing and connecting the refrigerator 8
7 Using the refrigerator 13
8 Cleaning and maintenance 20
9 Guarantee 20
10 Disposal 20
11 Troubleshooting 21
12 Technical data 23
1 Notes on using the instruction manual
The following symbols are used in this instruction manual:
Caution!
Safety instruction: failure to observe this instruction can cause injury
or damage the device.
Caution!
Safety instruction relating to a danger from an electrical current or
voltage. Failure to observe this instruction can damage the device and
impair its function and cause injury.
Note
Supplementary information for operating the device.
Action: this symbol indicates that action is required on your part. The required
action is described step-by-step.
This symbol indicates the result of an action.
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41, page 4: this refers to an element in an illustration. In this case, item 1 in
figure 4on page 4.
Please observe the following safety instructions.
2 Safety instructions
Caution! Dometic International will not be held liable for claims for
damage resulting from the following:
– Damage to the device resulting from mechanical influences and
overvoltage
– Alterations to the device made without the explicit permission of
Dometic International
– Usage for purposes other than those described in the installation
manual
2.1 General safety
Have a trained technician make installations in wet rooms.
Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
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 WAECO customer services.
Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
Place 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.).
Ensure that the ventilation slots are not covered.
The device is not suitable for storing caustic materials or materials
containing solvents.
Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the
operating voltage and the battery voltage correspond (see type
plate).
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.
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Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced to prevent possible
electrical hazards. Only replace a damaged power cable with a
power cable of the same type and specifications.
2.2 Operating the device safely
Electronic devices are not toys.
Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children.
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.
Danger of fatal injuries!
Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands.
This especially applies when operating the device with an AC mains
power supply.
3 Scope of delivery
Quantity Description
1 Refrigerator
1 Instruction manual
1 LH hinge conversion kit (with instruction)
2 Airing position card
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RPD-175, RPD-215 Intended use
4 Intended use
The refrigerator is suitable for cooling and freezing foodstuffs.
The device is also suitable for use on boats.
If you wish to cool medicines, please check if the cooling capacity of
the device is suitable for the medicine in question.
5 Technical description
The refrigerator is suitable for use with a 12 V or 24 V DC voltage and can
When used on boats the refrigerator can be subjected to a constant inclination of
30°.
It can cool products to +10 °C to +2 °C and keep them cold. In the freezer
compartment, it can cool products to –18 °C and freeze them.
All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs. The
refrigerant circuit is hermetically sealed and CFC-free.
You can use the variable thermostat to set the desired temperature.
6 Installing and connecting the refrigerator
Safety instructions for installation on boats
Please not the following instructions for installation on boats:
– The device can be tilted sideways up to 30º. 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 produced can easily flow
away either upwards or to the front (at top), fig. 4page 4.
– If appliance is powered by mains, ensure that the power supply has a
residual current circuit breaker.
– Observe all the other installation instructions in this section.
6.1 Securing the refrigerator
Caution!
– Fasten the device as described in the operating manual to prevent
hazards.
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therefore also be used for mobile homes, caravans or on boats.

– Keep objects clear of openings in the housing or mounting structure
(such as ventilation slots).
– The refrigerator is designed for installation in a fitted niche. Once it
is installed, only the front of the appliance may be accessible.
Set up the fridge in a dry, sheltered place. Avoid placing it near heat sources such
as radiators, gas ovens, hot water pipes etc. Do not let it stand in direct, strong
sunlight.
After the refrigerator is put in place, it is to be secured in the enclosure with
screws. (These screws are not included).
The six screws have to be installed in the following order.
1.a) The refrigerator is provided
with a lower front strip (shipped
as a loose part) which is to be
attached after the refrigerator
is set into the cutout opening.
Install the lower front strip by
sliding it under the bottom hinge
plate and swing it into place.
(The hinge plate can be on the
right or left side depending on
the door swing.)
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1.b) Secure the refrigerator and
the lower front strip with two
screws: One screw through
the hinge and on the opposite
side, one screw through the
lower front strip.
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2. Install two screws in the top frame.
3. Install two screws in
the rear base.
6.2 Drain water hose
The condensation which forms during normal operation of the refrigerator needs
to be drained to the outside.
A hole must be drilled through flooring.
The installer has to make
sure that the hose does
not kink when run through
the floor. Seal around the
hose that goes through the
drilled hole.
If a longer hose than
supplied is required to get
the water to drain outside
of the vehicle, the installer
will have to supply the
extra length of hose.
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Hole for draining water hose
Water
hose
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6.3 Ventilation
The refrigerator must be installed so that the warm air produced can easily flow
away. Therefore make sure there is adequate ventilation ( fig 4, page 4).
No. in fig 4page 4 Explanation Action
1 Cold intake air Fit inlet vent to
exterior wall (below
“compressor shelf”)
2 Condenser & Compressor
(“compressor shelf”) – produce
heat
–
3 Hot waste air – external vent Fit oulet vent to
exterior wall (above
“compressor shelf”)
4 Hot waste air – internal vent –
6.4 Connecting the refrigerator
Connecting to a battery
The refrigerator can be operated with a 12 V to 24 V DC voltage supply.
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.
 Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length
according to 3page 4.
Key for 3page 4
Co-ordinate axis Meaning Unit
ICable length mm
øCable cross-section mm2
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Caution!
Make sure that the polarity is correct.
Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the operating
voltage and the battery voltage correspond (see type plate).
Connect the refrigerator
– 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).
Caution!
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.
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).
12 V 24 V
Switch-off voltage 10.4 V 22.8 V
Switch-on voltage 11.7 V 24.2 V
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7 Using the refrigerator
Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time, you should
clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons
(please also refer to 8 “Cleaning and maintenance”.
7.1 Energy saving tips
Choose a well ventilated installation location which is protected against direct
sunlight.
Allow hot food to cool down first before placing it in the device.
Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary.
Do not leave the door open for longer than necessary.
Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms.
Avoid unnecessarily low temperatures.
Clean the condensor of dust and impurities at regular intervals.
7.2 Using the refrigerator
The refrigerator conserves fresh foodstuffs. The freezer compartment conserves
frozen foodstuffs and freezes fresh foodstuffs.
Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively
refrigerated.
Liquids expand when they freeze and can thus destroy the glass
containers.
Switch the refrigerator on by pressing ON/OFF button ( 51, page 4).
After switching on, the refrigerator requires approx. 180 seconds until
the compressor starts up.
Ensure that the objects placed in the refrigerator are suitable for
cooling to the selected temperature.
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Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature in levels using the button ( 54, page 4) . The
integrated thermostat regulates the temperature as shown in the following table.
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.
Power and Status LED’s
Power LED
The Power LED ( 52, page 4) indicates the following conditions:
POWER LED Condition
Not lit Refrigerator is turned off, or there is no power supply
Green Refrigerator is turned on, and the compressor is running
Red Refrigerator is turned on, and the compressor has
cycled off
Status LED
The Status LED ( 53, page 4) indicates the following conditions:
Level Meaning
1 Minimum cooling capacity (warmest)
5 Maximum cooling capacity (coldest)
STATUS LED Condition
Not lit Refrigerator is running normally
Flashing Red There is a problem. See Troubleshooting Guide
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Conserving foodstuffs
You can conserve foodstuffs in the refrigerator compartment. The time for which
the food can be conserved in this way is usually stated on the package.
Caution!
Do not conserve warm food in the refrigerator compartment.
Do not place glass containers with liquid in the freezer compartment.
Food which can easily absorb tastes and odours and liquids and
products with a high alcohol content should be conserved in airtight
containers.
You can keep frozen food in the freezer compartment for several months as
temperatures of down to -18ºC are achieved in this area.
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.
– Each individual drawer and shelf can bear an evenly divided load of
max. 20 kg.
– Wrap food in aluminium foil or cling film and shut-in in a suitable box with
a lid. This ensures that aromas, the shape and the freshness are better
conserved.
Making ice cubes
Caution!
Do not eat ice cubes or ice cream immediately after removing it from
the freezer compartment as this can cause cold burns.
Make ice cubes in the freezer compartment in the following manner:
Fill the ice cube trays up to three quarters full with water.
Place the ice cube trays in the freezer compartment.
Do not remove containers which have frozen in place to the base of the
compartment with sharp or pointed objects.
This can damage the refrigerator.
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7.3 Removing and replacing the shelves
1. Remove the shelf locks by inserting
the tip of a flat bladed screwdriver
into the slot of the locks. Turn the
screwdriver counterclockwise and
then remove the shelf locks from
the wire shelf.
2. Tilt the shelf
to one side
at an angle
while pulling
forward.
3. Reposition the shelf in the desired location. Insert the ends of the wire shelf
on the left-hand side and slide the shelf into the holes on the right-hand
side.
4. Slide the plastic plugs into
the holes of the wall.
5. Snap the shelf locks onto
the wire shelf.
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7.4 Heating cable
During the summer months of high temperatures and humidity, the metal frame
between the freezer and fresh food compartments may have water droplets
forming. This refrigerator comes standard with a 12V DC heating cable that will
evaporate the water droplets when they form.
To have the heating cable on,
you position the switch located
beneath the control panel to I,
see Fig. The heating cable can be
left on continuously or only used
when temperatures require it.
The heating cable will draw 12V DC power continuously when in the
ON (I) position. It should be turned off when a charging source is not
available.
7.5 Defrosting the refrigerator
Humidity can form frost in the interior of the refrigerator or on the vaporiser.
This reduces the cooling capacity. Defrost the device in good time to avoid this.
Caution!
Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects
which have frozen in place.
To defrost the refrigerator, proceed as follows:
Take out the contents of the refrigerator.
 Place them in another cooling device to keep them cool, if necessary.
 Set the ON/OFF button ( 51, page 4) to ‘OFF’, indicated by Power LED
( 52, page 4) not lit.
Leave the door open.
Wipe off the defrosted water.
CLIMATE-
CONTROL
SWITCH
OFF
ON
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7.6 Switching off and storing the refrigerator
If you do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long time, proceed as follows:
 Set the ON/OFF button ( 51, page 4) to ‘OFF’, indicated by POWER LED ( 52,
page 4) not lit.
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Clean the refrigerator (see 8 “Cleaning and maintenance”).
Leave the door slightly open. This prevents odours from building up.
Use the Airing Position card to keep the door ajar if the refrigerator will not be
in use for an extended time.
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7.7 Replacing the bulb
To replace the bulb, follow these steps:
1. Remove the lamp cover. Push the lamp cover backwards.
2. Replace the old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage
(12V, max 10W)
3. Replace the cover.
7.8 Changing the door hinge
The door can be reversed to open the opposite way with the LH hinge conversion
kit supplied. A separate instruction sheet is included with this kit.
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8 Cleaning and maintenance
Caution!
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as
these can damage the refrigerator.
Caution!
Never use hard or pointed tools to remove ice or to loosen objects
which have frozen in place.
As soon as the refrigerator becomes dirty, clean it with a damp cloth.
 Make sure that no water drips into the sealing. This can damage the
electronics.
 Wipe the refrigerator dry with a cloth after cleaning.
9 Guarantee
Our general guarantee conditions apply. If the product is defective, please
send it back to the Dometic branch in your country (addresses on the back of
the instruction manual) or to your specialist dealer. For repair and guarantee
processing, the following documents must be sent along with the device:
A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
A reason for the claim or description of the fault.
10 Disposal
Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever
possible.
If you wish to finally dispose of the device, ask your local recycling
centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in
accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.
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Please remove the door before you dispose your refrigerator.