Dometic RMS 8500, RM 8401 User Guide

REFRIGERATION

8 SERIES

RM8400, RM8401, RM8405, RM8500, RM8501, RM8505,

RM8550, RM8551, RM8555, RMS8400, RMS8401, RMS8405,

RMS8460, RMS8461, RMS8465, RMS8500, RMS8501, RMS8505,

RMS8550, RMS8551, RMS8555, RML8550, RML8551, RML8555,

RMSL8500, RMSL8501, RMSL8505

Absorption refrigerator

Operating manual

Absorber-Kühlschrank

Bedienungsanleitung

ENGLISH

Dometic Group is a customer-driven, world-leading provider of leisure products for the RV, automotive, truck and marine markets. We supply the industry and aftermarket with a complete range of air conditioners, refrigerators, awnings, cookers, sanitation systems, lighting, mobile power equipment, comfort and safety solutions, windows, doors and other equipment that make life more comfortable away from home. Dometic Group supplies a wide range of workshop equipment for service and maintenance of built-in air conditioners. Dometic Group also provides specially designed refrigerators for hotel rooms, offices, wine storage and transport and storage of medical products. Our products are sold in almost 100 countries and are produced mainly in wholly-owned production facilities around the world.

DEUTSCH

Die Dometic Group ist ein kundenorientierter, weltweit führender Hersteller innovativer Komfortprodukte für den Wohnwagen-, Reisemobil-, Lkw-, Pkw- und Bootsmarkt. Die Unternehmensgruppe beliefert dabei ebenso die Industrie, wie den Nachrüstmarkt mit einem kompletten Sortiment von Klimaanlagen, Kühlgeräten, Markisen, Beleuchtungssystemen, Kochgeräten, Komfort-Toiletten und Sanitärprodukten, Ausrüstungen für die mobile Stromversorgung, Komfort- und Sicherheitslösungen, Fenstern, Türen und vielen weiteren Produkten, die das Leben unterwegs angenehmer und bequemer machen. Darüber hinaus liefert die Dometic Group die nötige WerkstattAusrüstung für die Wartung und Reparatur von Fahrzeug-Klimaanlagen. Die Dometic Group ist weiterhin Marktführer mit Spezialkühlschränken für Hotels, Büros und medizinische Einrichtungen und produziert ebenso maßgeschneiderte Weinklimaschränke. Die Produkte der Dometic Group werden in nahezu 100 Ländern der Welt verkauft und hauptsächlich in eigenen Produktionsstätten hergestellt.

English

Operating instructions

Absorption Refrigerator for Recreation Vehicles

RM 8400 RM 8401 RM 8405 RM 8500 RM 8501 RM 8505 RM 8550 RM 8551 RM 8555 RMS 8400 RMS 8401 RMS 8405 RMS 8460 RMS 8461 RMS 8465 RMS 8500 RMS 8501 RMS 8505 RMS 8550 RMS 8551 RMS 8555 RML 8550 RML 8551 RML 8555 RMSL 8500 RMSL 8501 RMSL 8505

Record for future reference:

Model number .............................................

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

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

Type C40 / 110

10 R - 047358

N 4

MBA 12/2014

For your safety

WARNING!

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.

DANGER !

Never use an unshielded flame to check gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage! There is a danger of fire or explosion.

WARNING!

Operating the appliance with gas is not permitted

n at petrol stations n on ferry boats, and on board motor rail

trains

n while transporting the caravan/motor-

home by a transporter or breakdown

vehicle. There is the danger of fire! Switch off the appliance.

It is imperative that the operating pressure of the pressure reducer on the gas system corresponds to the data specified on the rating plate of the refrigerator. If the values are different, the appliance can be damaged and a dangerous situation can be produced.

The refrigerator is not suitable for the proper storage of medication. Please observe in addition the instructions in the medication package inserts.

Leave the living area immediately if you smell ammonia. Switch off the appliance before leaving.

Never open the absorber cooling unit! It is under high pressure. There is a danger of injury!

Work on gas equipment, exhaust system and electrical facilities must be carried out by authorised personnel only. Substantial damage to property and/or injury to persons can arise through unprofessional procedures.

WARNING!

Protect children: When disposing of the refrigerator, detach all refrigerator doors and leave the storage racks in the refrigerator. In this way inadvertent entrappment and suffocation is prevented.

Making ice cubes: Only use drinking water!

CAUTION!

Changing the batteries :

n Remove discharged batteries. n Replace the batteries completely. n Do not mix different types of batteries. n Observe the correct polarity ! n Do not connect non-rechargeable bat-

teries to a charger.

n Remove rechargeable batteries from

the battery compartment before char-

ging.

n Avoid short circuits on the contacts in

the battery compartment!

n Remove the batteries from the battery

compartment if the refrigerator will not

be used for a long time.

CAUTION!

The refrigerator unit becomes very hot during operation. Protect yourself against contact with high temperature parts when ventilation grilles are removed.

If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by the Customer Service at Dometic, or by respectively qualified personnel, in order to prevent any hazards.

As a basic rule, shut and lock the refrigerator before you start your journey!

Operation with 230V~ : This option should only be selected where the supply voltage of the connection for power supply corresponds to the value specified on the data plate. Any difference in values may result in damage the appliance.

Defrosting: The layer of ice must never be removed forcibly, nor may defrosting be accelerated using a heat source!

Vehicle cleaning: Do not use any water high-pressure cleaner for vehicle cleaning in the area of the ventilation grille.

Table of contents

1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.2 Guide to these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1.3 Copyright protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.4 Explanation of symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.6 Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.7 Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.8 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.9 Environmental notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.9.1 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.9.2 Energy-saving-tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.10 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.0 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Application according to regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.2 User's responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3 Protection of children when disposing of the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.4 Working upon and checking the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.5 Information on coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.6 Appliances with electronics (MES/AES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.7 Operating the refrigerator with gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.8 Safety instructions when storing foodstuffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.0 Description of model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1 Model identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2 Refrigerator rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.4 Description of refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.0 Refrigerator operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.3 Electrical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.4 Gas operation (liquid gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.5 Explanation of operating controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.6 RM 8xx0 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.6.1 Electrical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.6.2 Gas operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.6.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.7 RM 8xx1models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.7.1 Electrical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.7.2 Gas operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.7.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.8 RM 8xx5 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.8.1 Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.8.2 Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.8.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.8.4 Refuelling while in AES mode operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.8.5 Additional features (MES and AES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.9 Self-contained gas operation and optional battery compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.9.1 Inserting / changing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.10 Door locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.10.1 Fastening and releasing the door lock hook when parking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.11 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.12 Positioning the storage racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.13 Removable freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.14 Exchange of the igniter's battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.15 Operation during low outside temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.16 Storing food and making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

4.16.1 Storing products in the cooling compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.16.2 Storing products in the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.16.3 Refrigerator compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.16.4 Making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.17 Shutting off the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.18 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.19 Changing the decor panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.20 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.21 Information on failure display and trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4.21.1 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D-57074 Siegen

www.dometic.com

General

1.0 General

1.1 Introduction

You have made an excellent choice in selecting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator. We are sure that you will be satisfied with your new refrigerator in all respects. The refrigerator, which works silently, meets high quality standards and guarantees the efficient utilisation of resources and energy throughout its entire life cycle, during manufacture, in use and when being disposed of.

1.2 Guide to these operating instructions

Before you start using the refrigerator, please read the operating instructions carefully.

These instructions provide you with the necessary guidance for the proper use of your refrigerator. Observe in particular the safety instructions. Observation of the instructions and handling recommendations is important for dealing with the refrigerator safely and for protecting you from injury and the refrigerator from damage. You must understand what you have read before you carry out a task.

1.4 Explanation of symbols used in this manual

Warning notices

Warning notices are identified by symbols. A supplementary text gives you an explanation of the degree of danger.

Observe these warning notices rigorously. You will thus protect yourself and other people from injury, and the appliance from damage.

DANGER!

DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING!

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury

Keep these instructions in a safe place close to the refrigerator so they may be referred to at any time.

1.3 Copyright protection

The information, texts and illustrations in these instructions are copyright protected and are subject to industrial property rights. No part of these instructions may be reproduced, copied or utilised in any other way without written authorisation by Dometic GmbH, Siegen.

CAUTION!

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury

CAUTION!

CAUTION (used without the safety alert sym-

bol) indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the appliance.

General

Information

INFORMATION gives you supplementary and

useful guidance when dealing with your refrigerator.

Environmental Tips

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS gives you useful gui-

dance for saving energy and disposal of the appliance.

1.5 Warranty

Warranty arrangements are in accordance with EC Directive 44/1999/CE and the normal conditions applicable for the country concerned. Please contact your dealer in the event of a warranty claim. Any damage due to improper use is not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not cover any modifications to the appliance or the use of non-original Dometic parts. The warranty does not apply if the installation and operating instructions are not adhered to and no liability shall be entertained.

Dometic will assume no liability for damage in the case of :

n non-observation of the operating instructi-

ons

n application not in accordance with the

regulations or provisions

n use of non-original spare parts n modifications and interferences to

the appliance

1.7 Customer services

Find your authorised customer service centre by calling the phone number indicated in the EuroService Network book, EuroService Network - which accompanies every refrigerator. You can also obtain the address information of the nearest customer service from www.dometic.com. When contacting Dometic Customer Services, please state the model, product number and serial number together with the MLC code, if applicable. You will find this information on the rating plate inside the refrigerator. We recommend that you note this data in the field provided on the front page of this operation manual.

1.6 Limitation of liability

All information and guidance in these operating instructions were prepared after taking into consideration the applicable standards and regulations as well as the current state of the art. Dometic reserves the right to make changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving the product and safety.

1.8 Spare parts

Parts can be ordered throughout Europe from our customer services.

Always give the model and product number when you contact the customer service! You will find this information on the rating plate inside the refrigerator.

General

1.9 Environmental notices

Ammonia (a natural compound of hydrogen and nitrogen) is used in the cooling unit as a coolant. Non-ozone-hazardous cyclopentane is used as a propellant for manufacturing PU foam insulation.

1.9.1 Disposal

In order to ensure that the recyclable packaging materials are re-used, they should be sent to the customary local collection system. The appliance should be transferred to a suitable waste disposal company that will ensure re-use of the recyclable components and proper disposal of the rest. For eco-friendly draining of the coolant from all absorber refrigeration units, a suitable disposal plant should be used.

n Do not overfill the storage grids and com-

partments to prevent obstructing the internal air circulation.

n Maintain a clearance of approx. 10 mm bet-

ween chilled products and post-evaporator ("cooling fins").

n Defrosting at regular intervals saves energy

(see section

n Open the refrigerator door only for a short

period of time when removing products.

n Run the refrigerator for about 12 hours

before filling it.

Defrosting

1.10 Declaration of conformity

Do not dispose of batteries in domestic waste. Take your used batteries to your dealer or a collection point.

1.9.2 Energy-saving-tips

n At an average ambient temperature of

25°C, it is sufficient to operate the refrigerator at middle thermostat setting.

n Where possible, always store precooled

products.

n Do not expose the refrigerator to direct

sunlight or any other heat source (e.g. heater).

n Ensure that air circulation of the refrigerati-

on unit is not obstructed.

n Arrange the shelves evenly in the refrigera-

tor (in the cooling compartment) in order to achieve the most efficient use of energy.

The current Declaration of Conformity can also be requested directly from Dometic GmbH, Siegen.

2.0 Safety instructions

Safety instructions

2.1 Application according to regulations

This refrigerator is designed for installation in recreation vehicles such as caravans or motorhomes. The appliance has been typeapproval tested for this application in accordance with the EC Gas Directive.

The refrigerator is to be used solely for storing foodstuffs.

WARNING!

The refrigerator is not suitable for the proper storage of medication. Please observe in addition the instructions in the medication package inserts.

2.3 Protection of children when disposing of the equipment

WARNING!

When disposing of the refrigerator, detach all refrigerator doors and leave the storage racks in the refrigerator. In this way inadvertent entrappment and suffocation is prevented.

2.4 Working upon and checking the refrigerator

WARNING!

2.2 User's responsibility

Anyone operating the refrigerator must be familiar with the safe handling and understand the advice in these operating instructions.

DANGER!

Never use an unshielded flame to check gas bearing parts and pipes for leakage!

There is a danger of fire or explosion.

WARNING!

Never open the absorber cooling unit! It is under high pressure.

There is a danger of injury!

Safety instructions

2.5 Information on coolant

Ammonia is used as a coolant. This is a natural compound also used in household cleaning agents (1 litre of Salmiak cleaner contains up to 200g of ammonia about twice as much as is used in the refrigerator). Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection (1.8% by weight of the solvent).

If you smell ammonia:

WARNING!

n Switch off the appliance. n Open all windows and doors to ensure

ventilation.

n Leave the living area. n Inform the authorised Dometic custo-

mer service.

2.6 Appliances with electronics

(MES/AES)

Car manufacturers often use a so-called battery management system, which provides the caravan with constant voltage in trailer mode.

2.7 Operating the refrigerator with gas

It is imperative that the operating pressure of the pressure reducer on the gas system corresponds to the data specified on the rating plate of the refrigerator. Compare the operating pressure of the rating plate with the data specified on the pressure reducing valve of the liquid gas cylinder.

Dometic refrigerators are equipped for a connection pressure of 30 mbar. For connection to a 50 mbar gas system, use Truma VDR

50/30 medium pressure controller.

WARNING!

Operating the appliance with gas is not permitted

n at petrol stations n on ferry boats and on board motor rail

trains

n while transporting the caravan/motor-

home by a transporter or breakdown vehicle.

There is the danger of fire! Switch off the appliance.

If the car and trailer remain parked for more than 30 minutes with the engine switched off, the battery management system automatically switches off the permanent positive supply to the caravan (to prevent the battery from discharging). Fridges with control electronics

(MES/AES) are then inoperative.

Check whether your drawing vehicle is equipped with a battery management system.

A permanent 12V power supply must be guaranteed for operation of the MES/AES fridges.

If you smell gas:

n Open all windows and leave the room. n Do not operate any electrical equipment

and prevent the use of naked flames.

n Do not operate any electrical equipment

and prevent the use of naked flames.

n Contact authorised specialist personnel*

for advice.

* authorised specialist personnel

Authorised specialist personnel are accredited experts who are able, by virtue of their training and knowledge, to vouch that the inspection and repair work has been carried out properly.

Safety instructions

2.8 Safety instructions when storing foodstuffs

No refrigerator of any kind can improve the quality of the food; refrigerators can only maintain the food's quality for a short duration as from the time of storing it.

Please observe the following particular conditions for storing food in a refrigerator that is built into a vehicle:

n A change in the climatic conditions such as

temperature fluctuations

n High temperatures inside the vehicle when

it is closed and parked in direct sunlight (temperatures are possible up to 50°C)

n A refrigerator built in behind a window and

exposed to direct sunlight

n Storing the products too soon, i.e. shortly

after starting up the appliance for use

n Use of the refrigerator during travel with the

power supply of 12V DC

n Fluctuations in the power supply at the par-

king place when using the energy type 230V AC (mains voltage).

°C

interior

230

schematic

210 190

Under these particular conditions the refrigerator cannot guarantee reaching the temperature needed for perishables.

Perishables include all products with a stipulated use-by date and a minimum storage temperature of +4°C or less, especially for meat, poultry, fish, sausages, pre-packed foods.

Storing foodstuffs:

n Pack raw and cooked foods separately

(e.g. in containers, aluminium foil, etc.).

n Only remove the outside packaging of sin-

gle packs if all the necessary information, e.g. the use-by date, can also be read on the single packs.

n Please observe the instructions and infor-

mation regarding the use-by date on the outside packaging of the food.

n Do not leave cooled goods outside the

refrigerator for too long.

n Place the foods with the next use-by date

at the front, accordingly.

n Pack away any left-over food and eat at the

first opportunity.

n Wash your hands before and after handling

any food.

n Regularly clean the inside of the refrigera-

tor. Please observe section

Cleaning

of this

instruction.

The cooling unit's performance is influenced by ambient temperatures. Please select the medium setting for ambient temperatures between +15°C and +25°C (refer to

cooling compartment temperature

operates within its optimum performance range. Dometic refrigerators work according to the absorption principle. For physical reasons, an absorption system responds slowly to changes made by the thermostat controller, by loss of cooling energy through opening the door or during storing food. The devices meet the cooling performance requirements of the Climatic Class SN acc. to EN/ISO 7371 in the temperature range of +10°C to +32°C ambient temperature.

Cold air can restrict the performance of the unit. Install the winter covers if you discover any loss of cooling performance when outdoor temperatures are low (see

Operation during low outside temperatures

For ambient temperatures exceeding +32°C for a longer period of time, it is recommended installing Dometic additional fan (item no. 241 2985 - 01 ).

Setting of

). The unit

Description of model

3.0 Description of model

3.1 Model identification

Example :

RM (S)(L) 8 4 0 0

0 / 1 / 5

Depth : 0 = 568mm 5 = + 55mm 6 = + 65mm

4 = Width 486mm 5 = Width 523mm

Model range "8"

"Large"

Stepped cabinet

3.2 Refrigerator rating plate

The rating plate is to be found on the inside of the refrigerator. It contains all important details of the refrigerator. You can read off from this the model identification, the product number and the serial number. You will need these details whenever you contact the customer service centre or when ordering spare parts.

Refrigerator Mobile /

Mobile Absorption Refrigerator

manual energy selection + manual ignition

(battery igniter)

manual energy selection, automatic ignition

(MES)

automatic energy selection, automatic ignition (AES)

Example

Model number

Product number

Serial number

Electrical rating details

Gas pressure

Fig. 1

3.3 Technical data

Description of model

RMS 8xxx

RM 8xxx

Technical data / models with curved door

Model Dimensions Gross capacity

RMS 8400 RMS 8401 RMS 8405 RM 8400 RM 8401 RM 8405 RMS 8460 RMS 8461 RMS 8465 RMS 8500 RMS 8501 RMS 8505 RMS 8550 RMS 8551 RMS 8555 RM 8500 RM 8501 RM 8505 RM 8550 RM 8551 RM 8555 RML 8550 RML 8551 RML 8555 RMSL 8500 RMSL 8501 RMSL 8505

H x W x D (mm) with/without freezer comp. mains/battery electricity/gas weight Piezo Automat Depth incl. door freezer comptmt. over 24hrs

821x486x568 821x486x568 821x486x568 821x486x568 821x486x568 821x486x568 821x486x633 821x486x633 821x486x633 821x523x568 821x523x568 821x523x568 821x523x623 821x523x623 821x523x623 821x523x568 821x523x568 821x523x568 821x523x623 821x523x623

821x523x623 1245x523x625 1245x523x625 1245x523x625 1245x523x568 1245x523x568 1245x523x568

80 / 85 lit. 80 / 85 lit. 80 / 85 lit. 90 / 95 lit. 90 / 95 lit. 90 / 95 lit. 90 / 96 lit. 90 / 96 lit. 90 / 96 lit. 90 / 96 lit. 90 / 96 lit.

90 / 96 lit. 103/110 lit. 103/110 lit. 103/110 lit. 100/106 lit. 100/106 lit. 100/106 lit. 115/122 lit. 115/122 lit. 115/122 lit. 179/189 lit. 179/189 lit. 179/189 lit. 145/155 lit. 145/155 lit. 145/155 lit.

8 lit. 8 lit. 8 lit. 8 lit. 8 lit.

8 lit. 11 lit. 11 lit. 11 lit.

9 lit.

9 lit. 12 lit. 12 lit. 12 lit.

9 lit.

9 lit. 12 lit. 12 lit. 12 lit. 33 lit. 33 lit. 33 lit. 28 lit. 28 lit. 28 lit.

Rating details

125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 190 W / 170 W 190 W / 170 W 190 W / 170 W 190 W / 170 W 190 W / 170 W 190 W / 170 W

RML 8xxx

Fig. 3Fig. 2

Consumption * Net Ignition

ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g ca.3,2 KWh / 380 g

25 kg 25 kg 25 kg 27 kg 27 kg 27 kg 26 kg 26 kg 26 kg 26 kg 26 kg 26 kg 27 kg 27 kg 27 kg 28 kg 28 kg 28 kg 30 kg 30 kg 30 kg 45 kg 45 kg 45 kg 40 kg 40 kg 40 kg

Fig. 4

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Subject to technical changes.

*Average consumption measured at an average ambient temperature of 25°C in pursuance of

ISO Standard.

Description of model

Technical data / models with flat door

Model Dimensions Gross capacity

RMS 8500 RMS 8501 RMS 8505 RMS 8550 RMS 8551 RMS 8555 RM 8500 RM 8501 RM 8505 RM 8550 RM 8551 RM 8555

H x W x D (mm) with/without freezer comp. mains/battery electricity/gas weight Piezo Automat Depth incl. door freezer comptmt. over 24hrs

821x523x541 821x523x541 821x523x541 821x523x596 821x523x596 821x523x596 821x523x541 821x523x541 821x523x541 821x523x596 821x523x596 821x523x596

86 / 92 lit. 86 / 92 lit.

86 / 92 lit. 99 /106 lit. 99 /106 lit. 99 /106 lit. 96 /102 lit. 96 / 102lit. 96 / 102lit.

111 /118 lit. 111 /118 lit. 111 /118 lit.

3.4 Description of refrigerator

9 lit. 9 lit.

9 lit. 12 lit. 12 lit. 12 lit.

9 lit.

9 lit. 12 lit. 12 lit. 12 lit.

Rating details

125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 125 W / 120 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W 135 W / 130 W

Consumption * Net Ignition

ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,5 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,4 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g ca.2,6 KWh / 270 g

26 kg 26 kg 26 kg 27 kg 27 kg 27 kg 28 kg 28 kg 28 kg 30 kg 30 kg 30 kg

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Fig. 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

RMx 8xx0 / Battery igniter

RMx 8xx1 / MES

RMx 8xx5 / AES

Operating controls Door locking button Freezer compartment (removable) Insertable grid shelf (available as option, to be used when freezer compartment is removed) Post-evaporator for cooling compartment Condensation water drain channel Vegetable bin Upper door shelf with flap, egg shelf available as option may be inserted Lower door shelf with bottle holders

4.0 Refrigerator operation

Refrigerator operation

The refrigerator is equipped to operate on three power modes:

n Mains voltage (230V AC) n Direct-current voltage (12V DC) n Gas (liquid gas propane/butane)

Select the desired power mode by the energy selector switch (battery igniter type models)

or the energy selector button (MES, AES). Appliances with automatic energy selection (AES) are additionally provided with "automatic mode" function. Then the AES system automatically selects the best energy source for each particular situation.

n When the appliance is first put into operati-

on, there may be a mild odour which will disappear after a few hours.

n Park the vehicle level, particularly when

starting up the refrigerator and filling with food before starting a journey.

n The cooling unit is silent in operation. n The refrigerator will take several hours to

reach its operating temperature in the cooling compartment. The freezer compartment should be cold about one hour after switching on the refrigerator.

4.2 Maintenance

n In compliance with the applicable regulati-

ons, please note that the gas unit and the connected ventilation ducts must be checked by authorised technical personnel after first use and after every other year for compliance with the European Standard EN

1949. A test certificate has to be issued. It

is the user's responsibility to arrange this test.

n The gas burner must be inspected and

cleaned as necessary at least once a year. When using liquefied petroleum gas (tank or refill cylinders) the maintenance interval is reduced to half-yearly or quarterly.

Keep the evidence of maintenance work carried out on your refrigerator.

n Work on gas and electrical equipment

shall be carried out by qualified personnel only.

It is recommended that this is carried out by an authorised customer services department.

We recommend maintenance following an extended shutdown of the vehicle. Please contact our customer services.

4.1 Cleaning

Before starting up the refrigerator, it is recommended that you clean it inside and repeat this at regular intervals.

Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Then wipe out the appliance with clean water and dry thoroughly.

Keep the condensation water drain channel free of deposits.

To avoid material alterations, do not use soap or hard, abrasive or soda-based cleaning agents. Do not allow the door seal to come into contact with oil or grease.

4.3 Electrical operation

12V-voltage (on-board power supply)

CAUTION!

The refrigerator should only be used in 12VDC-operation while the vehicle’s engine is running, otherwise the on-boardbattery would be discharged within a few hours!

Refrigerator operation

Mains power (230V)

CAUTION!

This option should only be selected where the supply voltage of the connection for power supply corresponds to the value specified on the data plate. Any difference in values may result in damage the appliance.

4.4 Gas operation (liquid gas)

n The refrigerator must be operated using

liquid gas (propane, butane) (no natural gas or town gas).

WARNING!

As a basic rule, gas operation is prohibited in petrol stations!

Prior to starting the refrigerator in gas mode :

n Open the gas cylinder valve. n Open the shut-off valve for gas supply to

the refrigerator.

4.5 Explanation of operating controls

NOTE!

n When using LPG gas, please consider that

the burner needs cleaning at shorter intervals due to the gas combustion method (2

- 3 times per year recommended.

n In Europe, gas operation is permitted while

travelling only on the condition that the gas system of the vehicle is equipped with a hose rupture protection. The national regulations of the respective country must be observed.

n For physical reasons, gas ignition faults

could occur starting from an altitude above sea level of approx. 3280 ft. / 1000 m (No malfunction!)

n On the initial refrigerator start-up or after a

cylinder change, air may be trapped in the gas line. To purge the air from the lines, switch on the refrigerator and any other gas appliances (e.g. stove) for a short time. The gas ignites without delay.

Proceed to the description that applies to YOUR model.

Manual energy selection / manual ignition battery igniter (RM 8xx0) :

1 = Power On switch / Energy selector switch 2 = Temperature controller

3 = Battery igniter (gas)

4 = Flame indicator (galvanometer)

OFF

230VAC

12VDC Gas

Fig. 6

3 4

n Each refrigerator with manual ignition is

equipped with an automatic flame safety valve which interrupts the gas supply automatically after approx. 30 seconds when the flame has extinguished.

Fig. 7

Refrigerator operation

Manual energy selection / automatic ignition MES (RM 8xx1) :

1 2 3 4

1 = Power ON/OFF switch

= Energy selector button 230V AC = Energy selector button GAS

= Energy selector button 12V DC

= Temperature level selection

= Temperature level display

= Indicator LED failure /

Reset button GAS FAILURE

7 8

Fig. 8

Switching ON/OFF

Automatic energy selection / automatic ignition AES (RM 8xx5) :

1 2 3 4 5 6 8

1 = Power ON/OFF switch

= Energy selector button 230V AC = Energy selector button GAS

= Energy selector button 12V DC

= Selector button "AUTOMATIC"

= Temperature level selection

= Temperature level display

= Indicator LED failure /

Reset button GAS FAILURE

Switching ON/OFF

Fig. 9

n Switch ON by pressing button (1), 2s n Switch OFF by pressing button (1), > 2s

230V AC operation

n Select "Mains voltage" by pressing button (2) n Set temperature step by pressing button (6)

12V DC operation (vehicle’s battery)

n Select "Battery voltage" by pressing button

(4)

n Set temperature step by pressing button (6)

Gas operation

n Select n Set temperature step by pressing button (6)

"Gas" by pressing button (3)

n Switch ON by pressing button (1), 2s n Switch OFF by pressing button (1), > 2s

Manual operation

n Select energy source with buttons (2,3,4) n Set temperature step by pressing button (6)

Automatic operation

n Change over to

Automatical energy selection (if available) Sequence of priority: 1.) Solar (12V DC)

n Set temperature step by pressing button (6)

"Automatic" with button (5)

2.) 230V AC

3.) 12V DC

4.) Liquid gas

Refrigerator operation

4.6 RM 8xx0 models

Appliances with battery igniter (manual energy selection)

4.6.1 Electrical operation

1 1

Fig. 10

Switch on the appliance by turning the energy selection switch (1) clockwise to position :

Fig. 11

Fig. 14

3. Then, press knob (3) of battery igniter down

and keep it depressed. The ignition process is activated automatically.

4. Once the flame ignites, the pointer of galva-

nometer (4) begins moving into the green range. The refrigerator is operational. Keep knob (2) depressed for approx. 15 seconds and finally release it.

230V operation,

12V operation.

4.6.2 Gas operation

Fig. 12

1. Turn the rotary selector switch (1) to positi-

on .

2. Turn the temperature selector (2) clockwise

and push. Keep the controller button depressed.

Fig. 13

4.6.3 Setting of cooling compartment temperature

Fig. 15

(large bar = lowest temperature). Note: The temperature levels do not relate to

absolute temperature values.

Select the desired cooling compartment temperature by turning the rotary knob (2) .

The scale starts with MIN position (small bar = highest tempe-

rature) and climbs up to MAX position

n Please select the medium setting (A) for

ambient temperatures between +15°C and +25°C. The unit operates within its optimum performance range.

n 12V operation: The refrigerator operates

without thermostatic control (continuous operation).

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