AEG-Electrolux RM4285LM, RM4405LM, RM4215LM, RM4365LM User Manual

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ES II

M 4185 RM 4365
M 4215 RM 4405

ARAVAN

40/ 110

21 2647.12

M 4235 RM 5215
M 4265 RM 5275
M 4275 RM 5405
M 4285

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uomi sivu 57

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PERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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OR ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATORS

NTRODUCTION

e are pleased that you have chosen this refrigerator and

ope you will derive much satisfaction from using it, but first

few well-meant words of advice:

t is important to read through these instructions carefully

efore using the refrigerator.

o ensure good refrigeration and economical operation, the
efrigerator must be installed and used as described in
hese instructions.

he refrigerator is designed for building-in to leisure

ehicles such as caravans or motorhomes.

he appliance is certified according to the EU-Gas-Directive

0/396/EEC.

his refrigerator comes with an

hich controls operation and energy supply. To put the

efrigerator in operation, just trip the main switch - AES

anages the rest.

RANSIT DAMAGE

nspect the refrigerator for damage. Transit damage must

e reported to whoever is responsible for delivery not later
han seven days after the refrigerator was delivered.

Automatic Energy Selector

ATA PLATE

heck the data plate, inside the refrigerator, to ensure that

ou have received the right model.

he data plate contains e. g. the following details:

ONTENTS

PERATING INSTRUCTIONS . ....................8

CONTROLS. . ...................................8

STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR .............8

SWITCHING BETWEEN ENERGY SOURCES .8

WINTER OPERATION ..........................8

REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE...........8

TRAVEL CATCH................................9

FOOD STORAGE ...............................9

ICE-MAKING....................................9

DEFROSTING...................................9

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR . . . . . . .......9

TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR ........ .9

IF THE `FRIDGE FAILS TO WORK.............9

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE. . . . . . ........... 10

MAINTENANCE............................... 10

NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....... . . . . . .... 10

REPOSITIONING THE HINGES .............. 10

INSTALLATION /BUILDING-IN .............. . 10

Model designation RM .....................

Product number ...........................

Serial number .............................

ince these details will be needed if you have to contact
ervice personnel, it is a good idea to make a note of them
ere.

VENTILATION OF THE UNIT ... . . . . .......... 10

LP GAS CONNECTION....................... 11

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION...... . . . . . ...... 11

INTERIOR LIGHT -BULB -CHANGE... . . . . . .. 12

TECHNICAL DATA ........................... 13

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PERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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ONTROLS

his refrigerator is equipped with an Automatic Energy

elector (AES) which controls its operation and energy
upply.

he system selects the available energy source in the order
30/240 V – 12 V – LP gas. No manual operation is neces­ary for selecting the energy source.

he control panel is shown in fig. 3.
he refrigerator is set into operation by pushing button (A)

main switch). The AES LED (C) lights green showing: AES

ystem working. Push- button (B) is used for setting the
lectronic thermostat. The thermostat LEDs (D) show the
hoosen temperature position. When there is a demand for

efrigeration, AES will connect the most favourable of the

vailable energy sources.

ote: 12 V must always be available to supply the electro­ics.

TARTING THE REFRIGERATOR

ll references are to fig. 3.

P Gas operation

AES will select LP gas operation under the following
conditions:

● No AC (230 V) available

● Engine not running (no high current at 12 VDC available)

● AC available but too low

● Engine running but DC supply too low

(condition three and four are briefly described in item

Undervoltage operation)

hen the system chooses LP Gas operation, the flame
ailure device is automatically opened, allowing the gas to
low to the burner. At the same time, the electronic igniter is

nergized.

fter initial installation, servicing, or changing gas cylinders
tc., the gas pipes may contain some air which should be
llowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or
ther appliances. This will ensure that the flame lights

mmediately.
f the flame goes out (by gust of wind etc), the igniter is

mmediately activated and reignites the gas.

ote: the control electronics and the igniter must have a

C (battery) supply to operate.

as trouble-shooting

f the AES LED (C) is flashing red, the system was not able
o start or continue gas operation. Set the switch (A) to 0

nd check that there is enough gas in the gas bottle, that its
alve is open and that any valves in the gas line to the

efrigerator are open.

hen push button (A) to "ON" again. After 10 sec. AES will

epeat the ignition sequence. When the AES LED (C) again

tarts flashing red after 30 sec, the trouble persists (air in

he line, no gas?). Switch (A) briefly off and then on again. It

ight be necessary to repeat this operation 3-4 times if the
ubing contains air (after changing gas bottles, repairs etc).
f this does not help, you should consult a service tech-

ician.

30 V Operation

hen a mains connection is available, AES will select this.

lease note, that even being in AC mode, 12 V DC is nec-

essary for the internal supply of the electronics.

2 V operation

ES will select the 12 V mode of operation only when the
ehicle engine is running (detected by the alternator con­ection of the fridge).

WITCHING BETWEEN ENERGY
OURCES

hen switching from one energy source to another, there

re some delays implemented in the AES system.

he 15 min. delay between switching off the engine and
tarting gas mode is intended to to delay the starting of gas

ode e.g. when stopping at a filling station.

Nevertheless it is not allowed to have a naked

flame at a gas filling station. If you are not sure, that

your stop is shorter than 15 min., you are advised to

switch off the main switch (A), fig. 3, when stopping

at a filling station.

ndervoltage operation

he AES system is designed to guarantee the maximum
ooling efficiency under any circumstances. Therefore, the
ystem monitores continously the voltage level while being

n either 12 V DC or 230 V AC mode. If the voltage is too
ow, the system switches to Gas mode shown by the yellow

ED (E in fig.3). The system stays in Gas mode, until the
lectrial supply voltage has recovered to the normal level.

INTER OPERATION

lease check that the ventilation grilles or the flue outlet are
ot blocked by snow, leaves etc.

LECTROLUX ventilation grilles A 1620 (fig. 2), can be

itted with winter covers, model WA 120, to protect the

ooling unit against cold air. The covers may be fitted when

he outside temperature is below approx. 10°C and should

e fitted when the temperature is below the freezing point.

e suggest that you fit the winter covers also in the case

hat the vehicle is laid up during the winter months.

EGULATING THE TEMPERATURE

he position number refers to fig. 3.

t will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach normal

perating temperature. So we suggest you start it well in
dvance of a trip and if possible store it with precooled

oodstuffs.

he temperature of the refrigerator main compartment is set

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nob (B). After turning on the refrigeratior the system auto-

atically chooses the mid- position. With some experience
ou will soon find a suitable setting. This normally does not
eed resetting because the same thermostat controls the

ain compartment temperature for any of the three sources
f energy.

RAVEL CATCH

ake sure that the travel catch is engaged when the
aravan is on the move, (fig. 1).

he travel catch at the top of the door can be set in two
ifferent positions. In one position the door is held tightly
hut. In the other position the door is secured ajar so that

he refrigerator can be aired when not in use.

OOD STORAGE

lways keep food in closed containers. Never put hot food

n the refrigerator; allow it to cool first.

ever keep items in the refrigerator which might give

ff flammable gases.

he 2-star (**) frozen food compartment is intended for the
torage of frozen food and for making ice. It is not suitable

or freezing items of food.

ever put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the frozen food
torage compartment as they may burst when freezing. Also
on't give children ice lollies straight from the frozen food as

hey could cause frost burns.

ost kinds of frozen food can be stored in the frozen food
ompartment for about a month. This period of time may
ary, however, and it is important to follow the instructions
n the individual packets.

CE MAKING

t is practical to make ice during the night – then the refrige­ator is less demanded and the cooling unit has more reser-

es. Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drinking

ater and place it on the freezer shelf.

o speed up the ice making, one can spill one or two
poonfuls of water on the freezer shelf to improve the con-

act to the ice tray. If you have more than one ice tray it is a

ood idea to make ice in advance and save the frozen trays

n the frozen food compartment.

EFROSTING

rost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating surfaces.

t must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts as an
nsulator and adversely affects refrigerator performance.

heck the formation of frost regularly every week and when

t gets about 3 mm thick, defrost the refrigerator.

o defrost the `fridge, turn it off and remove the ice tray and
ll food items. Warning: normally the temperature of items
f fozen foods would rise unduly during defrosting and so

hey should be consumed within 24 h or discarded.

o not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of
eating appliance, as this might damage the plastic surfa­es of the refrigerator. Neither should any sharp objects be
sed to scrape off the ice.

he defrost water runs from a collector channel to a

eceptacle at the rear of the refrigerator where it

vaporates. Defrost water in the freezer compartment
hould be mopped up with a cloth.

hen the ice has melted, wipe the refrigerator dry and
estart it. Place the food items back inside but wait until the
efrigerator is cold before making ice cubes.

LEANING THE REFRIGERATOR

lean the inside of the refrigerator regularly to keep it fresh

nd hygienic.

oak a cloth in a solution consisting of a teaspoon of bicar­onate of soda to half a litre of warm water. Wring out the
loth and use it to clean the interior of the refrigerator and

ts fittings.

ever use detergents, scouring powder, strongly scented

roducts or wax polish to clean the interior of the refrigera-

or as they may damage the surfaces and leave a strong

dour.

he exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean now
nd again, using a damp cloth and a small quantity of deter­ent. But not the door gasket, which should only be cleaned

ith soap and water and then thoroughly dried.

he cooling unit behind the refrigerator should be cleaned

ith a brush from time to time, but make sure that the

e-frigerator is switched off when doing this.

URNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR

f the refrigerator is not to be used for some time:

. Set the switch (A), fig. 3, to "OFF".
. Shut off any on-board valve in the gas line to the refrige-

rator.

. Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as described

earlier. Leave the doors of the refrigerator and the frozen
food compartment ajar. Use the travel catch to hold in
this position.

. When the vehicle is laid up for a long period of time (e.g.

during the winter months), we suggest fitting the winter
covers WA 120, fig. 2, onto the vent grills.

F THE `FRIDGE FAILS TO WORK

heck the following points before calling a service -

echnician:

. that the green AES LED goes on, when the switch (A) is

set to "ON" (12 V must be available).

. when mains are connected but the fridge stays in gas

oeration: Is the refrigerator correctly connected and is the
fuse intact?

. in transit, if the fridge does not operate in DC mode: Is

the alternator (D

. if the AES LED flashes red: see chapter Gas Trouble-

Shooting.

f the refrigerator is not cold enough it may be because:

. The ventilation is inadequate owing to reduced area of

the ventilation passages (partial blockage of grilles from

wire mesh etc).
. The evaporator is frosted up.
. The temperature control setting is incorrect.
. The gas pressure is incorrect – check the pressure regu-

lator at the gas container.

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