Dometic DM50D, DM50F, DM50 Installation And Operating Manual

Drawer Minibar

Installation and Operating Manual . . . 3

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Please read this operating manual carefully before starting the device.
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. If the device is passed on to
another person, this operating manual must be handed over to the user
along with it.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from

improper usage or incorrect operation.

Contents

1 Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

9 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

10 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

11 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

12 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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1 Explanation of symbols

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➤ Action: This symbol indicates that action is required on your part. The

required action is described step-by-step.

✓ This symbol describes the result of an action.

Fig. 1 5, page 3: This refers to an element in an illustration. In this case,
item 5 in figure 1 on page 3.

2 Safety instructions

2.1 General safety

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WARNING!

 Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.

 This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel.

Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.

 This device can be used by children aged 8 years and above as

well as persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa­bilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are super­vised or have been instructed to safely use the device and if
they understand the hazards resulting out of it.

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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 Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by chil-

dren without supervision.

 Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children

under the age of 8 years.

 Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the device.

 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.

 Do not store any explosive substances such as spray cans with

a flammable propellant in the device.

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CAUTION!

 Disconnect the device from the mains

– before each cleaning and maintenance
– after every use

 Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable

containers.

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NOTICE!

 Connect the device with the 230 V connection cable to the

230 V AC mains supply.

 Check that the voltage specification on the type plate

corresponds to that of the energy supply.

 The cooling device is not suitable for transporting caustic

materials or materials containing solvents.

 Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.

2.2 Operating the device safely

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NOTICE!

 Do not use electrical devices inside the cooler unless they are

recommended by the manufacturer for the purpose.

 Do not place the device near naked flames or other heat

sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.).

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 Danger of overheating!

Ensure at all times that there is sufficient ventilation so that the
heat that arises during operation does not build up. Make sure
that the device is sufficiently far away from walls and other
objects so that the air can circulate.

 Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered.

 Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.

 Never immerse the device in water.

 Protect the device and the cable against heat and moisture.

3 Scope of delivery

The following main alternatives are obtainable:

 Minibar DM50D with door panel, without lock

 Minibar DM50D with door panel, with lock

 Minibar DM50F without door panel, without lock

 Minibar DM50F without door panel, with lock

Quantity Description

1 Minibar

1 Cable for 230 Vw connection

4 Screw ø4 x 45 mm (Installation)

4 Plug (Installation)

1 Handle DM50D only

2 Plug (Handle installation) DM50D only

1 Inlet filter

6 Screw ø3 x 12 mm(Filter installation)

2 Plug (Wooden panel) DM50F wooden version

only

1 Lock decor (Wooden panel) DM50F wooden version

with lock only

2 Key Lock version only

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4 Proper use

The Dometic Minibars DM50D and DM50F are designed for use inside a
piece of furniture and are suitable for cooling beverages and food.

The device is designed for use with a 230 V AC mains supply.

The cooling device is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as

 staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

 farm houses

 clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

 bed and breakfast type environments

 catering and similar non-retail applications

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5 Technical description

The minibar has a main drawer for bottles and cans as well as a mini drawer
for miniatures and snacks. The main drawer has room for 33 bottles with a
maximum height of 30 cm.

The minibar DM50D comes with a anthracite panel and pull handle.

The minibar DM50F is delivered without panel and is prepared for fitting the
hotel's own door decor.

Its cooling system is a non-wearing Peltier cooling system with the heat
discharged by a fan.

A lock is optionally available.

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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5.1 Description of the device

Front panel

Item Description

1 Lock (optional)

2 Handle (DM50D only)

3 Door panel (DM50D only)

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Rear side

Item Description

1 Mains adaptor

2 12 Vg socket

3 Cooling unit cover

4 Ventillation openings

5 Drip tray

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2

3

4

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Control panel (inside the device)

Item Description

1 Lamp

2 Error LED

3 Status LED

4 Setting button

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Main drawer

Item Description

1 Wide divider

2 Separator

3 Small divider

4 Bottle finger

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3

2

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Mini drawer

Dimensions

Item Description

1 Rotatable divider

2 Miniature bottle holder

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2

160

450

67

480

508

418

91,2

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6 Installation

6.1 Notes on mounting into furniture

You can mount the minibar in four ways into furniture. Choose your favoured
alternative according to the following figure (page 14).

Observe the following:

 The cut-out dimensions H x W x D are:

– DM50D: 428 x 570 x 485 mm
– DM50F: 428 x 570 x (485 + d) mm

d is the thickness of the hotel‘s own decor

 The clearance between the minibar‘s back and the furniture wall should

be approx. 5 mm.

 The ventilation openings for the chosen alternative have to be produced

as shown in following figure (page 14).

 Air passing through the inlet air duct must not be heated by any heat

sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens etc.).

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1 1

1 1

AB

CD

≥ 15

30

120

≥ 35 cm²

≥ 35 cm²

30

120

260

30 x 300

≥ 150 cm²

≥ 150 cm²

≥ 150 cm²

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6.2 Pressing out the ventilation opening

➤ Produce a ventilation opening of 30 x 300 mm in the bottom of the

furniture into which you place the minibar.

Measure the distance of 470 mm from the minibar‘s door front excluding
any own decor.

470

30

300

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6.3 Mounting the minibar into a piece of furniture

➤ Fasten the minibar with the four screws ø4 x 45 mm (1).

➤ Insert the four plugs (2) into the boring.

➤ Fasten the inlet filter (5) with the six screws ø3 x 12 mm (6) to ventilation

opening (4) of the furniture (3).

Item Description

1 Screw ø4 x 45 mm

2Plug

3Furniture

4 Ventilation opening

5Filter

6 Screw ø3 x 12 mm

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3

2

4

5

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6.4 Connecting the minibar electrically

➤ Plug the 230 V connection cable into the AC voltage socket and connect

it to the 230 V AC mains supply.

✓ The status LED lights up.

✓ The minibar starts cooling the interior.

6.5 Mounting hotel's own door decor (DM50F only)

The hotel's own door decor has to comply with the following requirements:

 Maximum weight: 2 kg

 Maximum thickness: 14 mm

➤ Fasten the decor with four screws.

Mounting the lock (lock version only)

➤ Drill a hole with a diameter of 35 mm into the decor.

➤ Mount the lock together with the lock decor.

7 Operation

7.1 Energy saving tips

 Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.

 Do not leave the cooler unit open for longer than necessary.

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7.2 Using the minibar

The minibar starts cooling when connected to power. During normal
operation the Status LED is glowing. If an error occurs the Error LED is
blinking (see chapter “Troubleshooting” on page 19).

The minibar is set by default to a cooling temperature of 7 °C at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C.

You can use the setting button (1) to set the cooling temperature to one of
three values (5 °C, 12 °C and 7 °C).

Thereby the temperature will be changed in the order 5 °C … 12 °C …
7°C… 5°C etc.

➤ Press the setting button (1) and keep it pressed for 3 s, until the lamp (2)

starts to blink.

➤ Press immediately the setting button (1) again.

✓ The lamp (2) indicates the setting temperature:

– 5 °C: the lamp flashes five times in three intervals
– 12 °C: the lamp flashes once in three intervals
– 7 °C: the lamp flashes three times in three intervals

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NOTE

The minibar sets the cooling temperature automatically to 7 °C,
when it is connected to a power source.

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8 Troubleshooting

Fault Possible cause Suggested remedy

Device does not
function, Status LED
does not glow.

No voltage present in
the AC voltage socket.

Try using another plug socket.

The mains adapter is
defective.

This can only be repaired by an
authorised repair centre.

The device does not
cool (plug is inserted,
Status LED glows).

The cooling element is
defective.

This can only be repaired by an
authorised repair centre.

The Error LED flashes
once per second.

Temperature sensor is
defective.

This can only be repaired by an
authorised repair centre.

The Error LED flashes
twice per second.

The fan is defective. This can only be repaired by an

authorised repair centre.

Device does not cool
sufficiently, Status LED
glows, Error LED does
not glow.

The cooling element is
defective.

This can only be repaired by an
authorised repair centre.

Poor ventilation Check the ventilation.

Clean the filter underneath the device.

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9 Cleaning and maintenance

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➤ Occasionally clean the device interior and exterior with a damp cloth.

➤ Make sure that the air inlet and outlet vents on the device are free of any

dust and dirt, so that heat can be released and the device is not damaged.

➤ Occasionally clean the inlet filter.

➤ If you find water in the drip tray (1) check whether the drainage system is

blocked.

WARNING!

Always disconnect the device from the mains before you clean
and service it.

NOTICE! Risk of damage

 Never clean the cooler under running water or in dish water.
 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during

cleaning as these can damage the cooler.

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10 Guarantee

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please
contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see the
back of the instruction manual for the addresses).

For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following docu­ments when you send in the device:

 A copy of the receipt with purchasing date

 A reason for the claim or description of the fault

11 Disposal

➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins

wherever possible.

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If you wish to finally dispose of the product, 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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12 Technical data

DM50D DM50F

Voltage: 100 – 240 Vw, 50 Hz

Cooling capacity: max. 21 °C under ambient temperature

(adjustable in three steps: 5 °C, 7 °C, 12 °C)

Category: 2 (Cellar)

Gross capacity: 50 l

Capacity: 45 l

Energy efficiency class: A

Power consumption: 139 kWh/annum

Climatic class: N

Ambient temperature: +16 °C to +32 °C

Noise emission: 37.6 dB(A)

Dimensions main drawer
W x D x H: 430 x 330 x 302 mm

Dimensions mini drawer
W x D x H: 159 x 285 x 88 mm

Dimensions W x D x H: 550 x 508 x 418 mm 550 x 485 x 418 mm

Weight: 21.5 kg 21.0 kg

Inspection/certification:

AUSTRALIA
Dometic Australia Pty. Ltd.

1 John Duncan Court
Varsity Lakes QLD 4227

 [phone]
 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

AUSTRIA
Dometic Austria GmbH

Neudorferstrasse 108
2353 Guntramsdorf

 [phone]
 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

BENELUX
Dometic Benelux B.V.

Ecustraat 3
NL-4879 NP Etten-Leur

 [phone]
 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

DENMARK
Dometic Denmark A/S

Nordensvej 15, Taulov
DK-7000 Fredericia

 [phone]
 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

FINLAND
Dometic Finland OY

Mestarintie 4
FIN-01730 Vantaa

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

FRANCE
Dometic SAS

ZA du Pré de la Dame Jeanne
F-60128 Plailly

 [phone]
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Commercial : [e-mail]
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HONG KONG
WAECO Impex Ltd.

Suites 2207-2211 · 22/F · Tower 1
The Gateway · 25 Canton Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui · Kowloon
Hong Kong

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Mail: [e-mail]

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Dometic Plc. Sales Office

Kerékgyártó u. 5.
H-1147 Budapest

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Mail: [e-mail]

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Dometic Italy S.r.l.

Via Virgilio, 3
I-47100 Forlì

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Mail: [e-mail]

NORWAY
Dometic Norway AS

Skolmar 24
N-3232 Sandefjord

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 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

POLAND
Dometic Poland Sp. z o.o.

Ul. Puławska 435A
02-801 Warszawa
Poland

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 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

RUSSIA
Dometic RUS LLC

Komsomolskaya square 6-1
107140 Moscow
Russia

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Mail: [e-mail]

SLOVAKIA
Dometic Slovakia s.r.o.

Tehelná 8
SK-98601 Fiľakovo

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Mail: [e-mail]

SPAIN
Dometic Spain S.L.

Avda. Sierra del Guadarrama, 16
E-28691 Villanueva de la Cañada
Madrid

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Dometic Scandinavia AB

Gustaf Melins gata 7
S-42131 Västra Frölunda (Göteborg)

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Mail: [e-mail]

SWITZERLAND
Dometic Switzerland AG

Riedackerstrasse 7a
CH-8153 Rümlang (Zürich)

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Mail: [e-mail]

TAIWAN
WAECO Impex Ltd.

Taipei Office
2 FL-3 · No. 56 Tunhua South Rd, Sec 2
Taipei 106, Taiwan

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Mail: [e-mail]

UNITED KINGDOM
Dometic UK Ltd.

Dometic House · The Brewery
Blandford St. Mary
Dorset DT11 9LS

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 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

UNITED ARAB STATES
Dometic Middle East FZCO

P. O. Box 17860
S-D 6, Jebel Ali Freezone
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Mail: [e-mail]

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Dometic Marine Division

2000 N. Andrews Ave. Extension
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 USA

 [phone]
 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

GERMANY
Dometic WAECO International GmbH

Hollefeldstraße 63 · D-48282 Emsdetten
 [phone] ·  [phone]
Mail: [e-mail] · Internet: www.dometic-waeco.de

www.dometic.com

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