Dometic RMD8**1, RMD8**5 Operating Manual
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REFRIGERATION
8 SERIES
RMD8xx1, RMD8xx5
Absorber refrigerator
Operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Absorber-Kühlschrank
Bedienungsanleitung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Réfrigérateur à absorption
Notice d’utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Absorptiekoelkast
Gebruiksaanwijzing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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USEFUL CAP.
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RMD8xx1
RMD8xx5
1245 mm
RMD8x01
RMD8x05
567 mm525 mm
RMD8x51
RMD8x55
622 mm
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RMD8xxx
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 Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7 Using the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
12 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
13 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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RMD8xxx Explanation of symbols
1 Explanation of symbols
WARNING!
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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.
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NOTICE!
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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:
• 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
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Safety instructions RMD8xxx
2.1 General safety
WARNING!
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• Never open the absorber unit. It is under high pressure and can cause
injury if it is opened.
• Do not operate the refrigerator if it is visibly damaged.
• If the power cable for this refrigerator is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in
order to prevent safety hazards.
• This refrigerator may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate repairs may cause serious hazards or damage to the refrigerator.
• This refrigerator 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 instructed how to use the refrigerator safely and are
aware of the resulting risks.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
refrigerator.
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• Do not store any explosive substances, such as spray cans with propel-
lants, in the refrigerator.
CAUTION!
• Danger of crushing! Do not put your fingers into the hinge.
• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable con-
tainers.
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RMD8xxx Safety instructions
NOTICE!
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• Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
• The refrigerant in the refrigerator circuit is highly flammable.
In the event of any damage to the refrigerator circuit (smell of ammonia):
– Switch off the refrigerator.
– Avoid naked flames and sparks.
– Air the room well.
• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as
that of the power supply.
• The refrigerator is not suitable for storing substances which are caustic
or contain solvents.
• Keep the condensation outlet clean at all times.
• Do not use a high-pressure cleaner near the ventilation grille when
cleaning the vehicle.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
• The refrigerator lighting may only be replaced by customer service.
• The refrigerator may not be exposed to rain.
2.2 Safe operation
CAUTION!
• Close the refrigerator door before beginning a journey.
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• The refrigerator unit at the back of the refrigerator becomes very hot
during operation. Protect yourself from coming into contact with hot
parts when removing ventilation grilles.
• Only store heavy objects such as bottles or cans in the refrigerator
door, in the vegetable drawer or on the bottom shelf.
NOTICE!
Do not use electrical devices inside the refrigerator unless they are recom-
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mended by the manufacturer for that purpose.
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Safety instructions RMD8xxx
• Danger of overheating!
Always ensure sufficient ventilation so that the heat generated during
operation can dissipate. Make sure that the refrigerator is sufficiently
far away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not covered.
• Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.
• Protect the refrigerator and the cable against heat and moisture.
• Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the walls of the cooling area.
2.3 Safety when operating with DC power
NOTICE!
Only select operation with DC power supply (battery mode) if the vehicle
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engine is running and providing sufficient voltage to the light system, or if
you are using a battery monitor.
2.4 Safety when operating with AC power
NOTICE!
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2.5 Safety when operating with gas
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• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as
that of the power supply.
• Only use the cable supplied to connect the refrigerator to the AC
mains.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
WARNING!
• Only operate the refrigerator at the pressure shown on the type
plate. Only use pressure controllers with a fixed setting which comply
with the national regulations (in Europe EN 12864).
• Never store liquid gas cylinders in unventilated areas or below
ground level (funnel shaped holes in the ground).
• Keep liquid gas cylinders away from direct sunlight. The temperature
may not exceed 50 °C.
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RMD8xxx Scope of delivery
• Never operate the refrigerator with gas
– at petrol stations
– while driving
– while transporting the caravan or mobile home with a transport
vehicle or tow truck
• Never use a naked flame to check the refrigerator for leaks.
• If you smell gas:
– 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.
NOTICE!
Only use propane or butane gas (not natural gas).
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3Scope of delivery
• Refrigerator
• Ice-cube tray
• Operating manual
• Installation manual (optional)
4Accessories
Available as accessories (not included in the scope of delivery):
Label
Winter cover for the ventilation grille
Egg tray
Cleaning brush for cleaning the burner
Fan kit
All the accessories are available from specialist dealers. If you have any questions,
please contact the dealer or your service partner directly.
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Intended use RMD8xxx
5 Intended use
The refrigerator is designed for installation in caravans or motor homes. It is only suitable for cooling, freezing and storing foodstuffs. The refrigerator is not intended for
the proper storage of medicine.
CAUTION! Health hazard!
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The refrigerator is designed to be operated on a DC power supply and an AC socket
and can be powered by liquid gas (propane or butane). The refrigerator may not be
run on natural gas or city gas.
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Please check if the cooling capacity of the refrigerator is suitable for storing the food you wish to cool.
NOTE
To safely operate 12 V consumer units in the caravan, it must be ensured
that the towing vehicle provides sufficient voltage. On some vehicles,
the battery management system may automatically switch off the consumer unit to protect the battery. Ask your vehicle manufacturer for
more information.
6 Technical description
6.1 Description
The refrigerator is an absorption refrigerator. The refrigerator is designed to operate
with different types of power and can be run on an AC power supply, a DC power
supply or with liquefied gas (propane or butane). The vehicle battery can be used for
DC operation. The thermostatic control ensures that the refrigerator temperature is
kept constant and as little power as possible is consumed.
The refrigerator is equipped with an automatic flame monitor which automatically
interrupts the gas supply after approx. 30 seconds if the flame goes out.
For the RMD8xx1 refrigerators (devices with electronics) there are two optional battery compartments in the electronic control unit housing for internal (autonomous)
power supply to the control unit.
The RMD8xx5 refrigerators have an automatic operating mode which selects the
most economical power mode connected.
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RMD8xxx Technical description
6.2 Components
No. in
fig. 1, page 3
1 Top tray with flap
2 Bottom tray with bottle holder
3 Vegetable compartment
4 Type plate
5 Thawed water drainage channel
6 Secondary evaporator for refrigerator
7 Controls
8 Ice compartment
Description
Inside the refrigerator, you can see the type plate of the refrigerator. There you can
see the model name, product number and serial number. You will need this information whenever you contact the customer service or order spare parts:
No. in
fig. 2, page 3
Description
1 Model number
2 Product number
3 Serial number
4 Electrical connection value
5 Gas pressure
6 Test mark/certification
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Technical description RMD8xxx
6.3 Control and display elements
The control and display elements of the refrigerator are in the divider between the
main and freezer compartments. The refrigerator features the following illuminated
control and display elements:
No. in
fig. 3, page 4
1 ON/OFF button
2 Operating with AC power supply
3 Gas operation
4 Operating with DC power supply
5 Automatic mode (only RMD8xx5)
6 Setting the operating time of the freezer compartment
7 Setting the temperature
8 Temperature indication
9 Indicator for malfunction
Description
frame heater
reset button for gas malfunction
10 – LED
Turns red in the event of a fault.
Turns blue when the refrigerator is in operation.
Depending on the side of the door hinge, the LED can be to the left or right of the
controls.
Refrigerators for autonomous (gas) operation have two battery compartments in the
control panel which are located on the left and right of the controls (fig. 4, page 4).
When the appliance is using the internal batteries, all the LED indicators with the
exception of the display are off. The display flashes once every 15 seconds.
When a button is pressed, the display lights up.
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RMD8xxx Using the refrigerator
7 Using the refrigerator
NOTICE!
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• Make sure that you only put items in the refrigerator which may be
kept at the selected temperature.
• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.
NOTE
• Before starting your new refrigerator for the first time, you should
clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons.
• The cooling performance can be affected by:
– The ambient temperature (e.g. when the vehicle is exposed to
direct sunlight)
– The quantity of food to be cooled
– How often you open the door
• 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 filling the refrigerator before setting off on a journey.
• The refrigerator unit operates silently.
• Approximately one hour after switching on, the freezer compart-
ment of the refrigerator should be cold. The refrigerator reaches its
operating temperature after a few hours.
• Battery management systems switch off the power supply to the
refrigerator as soon as the vehicle engine is switched off for longer
than 30 minutes. The refrigerator requires a constant DC power supply to operate. If your vehicle has a battery management system,
deactivate it.
➤ Open the doors of the main compartment and the freezer compartment to use
the controls.
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Using the refrigerator RMD8xxx
7.1 Tips for using the refrigerator optimally
When the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator exceeds +4 °C, the shelf life
of goods that spoil quickly cannot be guaranteed. To attain an optimal cooling
capacity in the interior of the refrigerator, observe the following information:
• 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).
• Voltage fluctuations can have a negative effective on the cooling capacity. Check
the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator regularly
– when using DC current during the journey
– when using AC current at the site of use
7.2 Energy saving tips
• Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
• Allow warm food to cool down first before keeping it cool in the refrigerator.
• Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary.
• Do not leave the doors open for longer than necessary.
• Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms.
• Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
• Arrange the food in the refrigerator so that air can circulate inside.
• Leave a distance of about 10 mm between the contents and secondary evapora-
tor.
7.3 Switching on the refrigerator
➤ Ensure that the gas supply is turned on (only when using gas mode).
➤ Press and hold the button for two seconds.
✓ The refrigerator starts with the last type of power selected.
Operating with AC power supply
➤ Press the button.
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RMD8xxx Using the refrigerator
Operating with DC power supply
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➤ Press the button.
Autonomous gas operation (optional, only RMD85x1 and RMD85x5)
If the vehicle's own 12 V DC battery power supply is unavailable or if the power supply is cut off while the appliance is in operation, the electronic control unit automatically switches over to the internal battery power (if batteries are inserted).
The refrigerator can then only be operated in gas mode.
Gas operation
Only select operation with DC power supply (battery mode) if the vehicle engine is running and providing sufficient voltage to the light system,
or if you are using a battery monitor.
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Never operate the refrigerator with gas at petrol stations.
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➤ Press the button.
✓ The burner is ignited automatically.
Automatic operation (RMDX8xx5 only)
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• When operating with LPG, the burner must be cleaned frequently
(two or three times a year).
• Ignition problems may occur at altitudes above 1000 m. Switch to a
different energy source.
NOTE
• To avoid unintentionally switching to gas operation while refuelling,
the automatic mode starts the gas operation only once the engine
has been off for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the refrigerator or set it to a different operation mode, if refuelling lasts longer than 15 minutes.
• At altitudes above 1000 m, ignition delays may occur. Change to a
different type of energy when the ignition is not possible.
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In automatic mode, the refrigerator selects the most favourable operating mode
available itself.
Priority Operating Mode
1 Solar (DC power)
2 AC power
3 DC power
4Gas
➤ Press the button.
7.4 Inserting/changing the batteries (only RMD85x1)
➤ Switch off the refrigerator.
➤ Press on the outside of each battery compartment (1. in fig. 5, page 4).
✓ The battery compartment cover opens somewhat on the opposite side.
➤ Remove the battery compartment cover (2. in fig. 5, page 4).
➤ Remove the discharged batteries.
➤ Replace the whole set of batteries.
➤ Observe the polarity.
➤ When the refrigerator will be out of use for a longer period, remove the batteries
from the battery compartment.
➤ Put the battery compartment cover back onto the battery compartment.
➤ Please return used batteries to your dealer or take them to a recycling point.
7.5 Opening the refrigerator door/freezer compartment
door
CAUTION!
Always close and lock the refrigerator before starting the journey.
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➤ Press the lock button and pull the door up at the same time (fig. 6, page 4).
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RMD8xxx Using the refrigerator
Fixing the locking catch in place
When the vehicle is parked, you can fix the locking catch in place. This makes it easier
to open the door.
➤ Push the bolt under the locking catch upwards until it clicks into place (fig. 7,
page 5).
✓ The door can be opened by pulling it.
Releasing the locking catch
➤ Push the locking catch downwards (fig. 8, page 5).
✓ The door can only be opened by pressing the lock button (fig. 6, page 4).
7.6 Locking the refrigerator door/freezer compartment
door
➤ Release the locking catch, if applicable (fig. 8, page 5).
➤ Press the door shut until you hear it clearly click.
✓ The door is now closed and locked.
7.7 Selecting the temperature
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➤ Set the required temperature with the button. You can see the set tempera-
ture in the display :
– One bar = lowest cooling capacity
– Five bars = highest cooling capacity
At ambient temperatures of +15 °C – +25 °C, select the centre position
(three bars). The unit operates in the optimum power range.
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7.8 Notes on storing food
CAUTION!
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The refrigerator compartments are recommended for the following types of food:
Only store heavy objects such as bottles or cans in the refrigerator door,
in the lower storage tray or on the bottom shelf.
No. in
fig. 9, page 6
1 Frozen food
2 Cooked foods
3 Dairy products, prepared food, thawing products
4 Meat, fish
5 Salad, vegetables, fruit
6 Drinks in bottles or cartons
7 Dressing, ketchup, jam
8 Eggs, butter
Please observe the following instructions for storing items:
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• Do not keep carbonated drinks in the ice compartment.
• The ice compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for keep-
ing frozen food short-term. It is not suitable for long-term food storage.
• 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 compartment cannot be guaranteed. This can lead to a potential increase
in the freezer compartment temperature and stored goods will
defrost.
• Pack raw and cooked items separately.
• Observe the expiry date on the packaging.
• Do not leave refrigerated items outside the refrigerator for too long.
• Clean the inside of the refrigerator at regular intervals.
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