Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and 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.
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or
serious injury.
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!
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Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair
the function of the product.
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NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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2Safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
•Faulty assembly or connection
•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
2.1General safety
DANGER!
D
!
•On boats: If the device is powered by the mains, ensure that the
power supply has a residual current circuit breaker. The break distance
must not be less than 3 mm.
WARNING!
•Have a qualified technician perform the installation in wet rooms.
•Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
•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.
•This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate
repairs may cause serious hazards.
•This device 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 taught how to use the device safely and are aware of the
resulting risks.
•Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children
without supervision.
•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
•Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children under 8
years of age.
•Do not store any explosive substances, such as spray cans with
propellants, in the device.
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CAUTION!
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•Danger of crushing! Do not put your fingers into the hinge.
•Foodstuff may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
NOTICE!
•Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as
that of the power supply.
•Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
•If the refrigerator is connected to the DC socket: disconnect the
refrigerator and other electric consumers from the battery before
connecting the quick charging device.
•If the refrigerator is connected to the DC socket: disconnect the
refrigerator or switch it off when you turn off the engine. Otherwise
you may discharge the battery.
•The refrigerator is not suitable for transporting substances which are
caustic or contain solvents.
•Keep the drainage outlet clean at all times.
•Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
•Never transport the device in a horizontal position, so that no oil can
leak out of the compressor.
•Make sure that the refrigerator circuit is not damaged during
transportation. The refrigerant in the refrigerator circuit is highly
flammable.
In the event of any damage to the refrigerator circuit:
–Avoid naked flames and sparks.
–Air the room well.
•Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against
splashing water.
2.2Operating the device safely
DANGER!
D
•Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. This applies
especially when operating the device from the AC mains.
CAUTION!
!
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•Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the
plug are dry.
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•If you connect the device to a battery, make sure that no food comes
into contact with the battery acid.
NOTICE!
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•Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are
recommended by the manufacturer for that purpose.
•Do not place it near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct
sunlight, gas ovens etc.)
•Danger of overheating!
Always ensure sufficient ventilation so that the heat generated during
operation can dissipate. Make sure that the device is sufficiently far
away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.
•Ensure that the ventilation vents are not covered.
•Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.
•Never immerse the appliance in water.
•Protect the appliance and the cable against heat and moisture.
•Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the walls of the cooling area.
3Scope of delivery
QuantityDescription
1Refrigerator
1Lower ventilation grille
1Drain hose
2Icecube tray
1LH hinge conversion kit (with instruction)
2Airing position card
1Operating manual
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4Intended use
The RPD series refrigerators are suitable for refrigerating foodstuffs and storing
frozen foodstuffs.
The device is also suitable for use on boats.
The device is designed to be operated from a 12 V or 24 V on-board supply socket
of a vehicle, boat or caravan as well as from a 100 – 240 V mains.
CAUTION! Health hazard!
!
The refrigerator is only suitable for installation in a fitted cavity. Once it is installed,
only the front of the appliance may be accessible.
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing
the food or medicine you wish to cool.
5Technical description
5.1Function description
The device can refrigerate goods to +7 °C to +2 °C and keep them cool. Products
can be frozen to –10 °C to –18 °C in the freezer compartment. You can use the
variable thermostat to set the desired temperature.
The refrigerator is suitable for use with 12 V or 24 V DC voltage and can therefore also
be used e.g. for mobile homes, caravans or on boats. It can also be connected to a
100 – 240 V mains supply.
When used on boats the refrigerator can be subjected to a constant inclination of
30°.
All materials used in the refrigerator are compatible for use with foodstuffs. The
refrigerant circuit is hermetically sealed and CFC-free.
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5.2Control elements inside the refrigerator
The various types of refrigerators are shown in the following illustrations:
No.Description
1Freezer compartment
2Control panel
3Wire shelf (folding, so that bottles can be put in the refrigerator)
4Shelf
5Crisper bin
6Door shelf
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MODE
1234
5
6
2
5.3Control elements
No.Description
1P button (ON/OFF button)
2Power LED
3Status LED
4MODE button
5Temperature level LEDs
6
button (Temperature setting button)
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6Installing and connecting the
refrigerator
Please note the following instructions for installation on boats:
DANGER!
D
A
If the device is powered by the mains, ensure that the power supply has
a residual current circuit breaker.
NOTICE!
•The device can be tilted sideways up to 30°. When setting up the
refrigerator, note that it must be fastened to take account of this. If
you have any questions regarding installation, consult your specialist
dealer.
•Install the refrigerator so that the warm air generated can easily flow
away (fig. 3, page 12)
•The appliance is designed for ambient temperatures between
+16 °C and +43 °C.
6.1Reversing the doors
With the LH hinge conversion kit you can change the hinge of the door, so that it
opens to the left instead to the right. A separate instruction sheet is included with this
kit.
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2
5
4
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6.2Installing the refrigerator
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Key to fig. 3, page 12
No.DescriptionAction
1Compressor shelf – produces heat–
For optimum performance at high ambient temperatures:
2Cool intake air – external ventFit inlet vent to exterior wall – position
below compressor shelf
3Hot waste air – external ventFit outlet vent to exterior wall –
position above compressor shelf
For low to moderate ambient temperatures:
4Cool intake air grille–
5Hot waste air grille–
Observe the following instructions when installing:
•Install the refrigerator so that the hot air produced can easily flow away. To
achieve this make sure there is adequate ventilation (fig. 3, page 12).
•Allow the device to rest in a vertical position for at least four hours before you
connect it to the power supply so that the oil can flow back into the compressor.
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min. 580 mm
610 – 620 mm
RPD190: 1422 – 1432 mm
RPD218: 1580 – 1590 mm
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•The installation dimensions can be found in the figure above.
•Keep objects clear of openings in the housing or installation structure (such as
ventilation slots, etc.).
•Condensate is produced when the refrigerator is operating normally. A drain
water hose is attached to the cooling device to drain the condensate to the
outside. If the supplied drain water hose is too short, the installer shall replace the
hose with a single length hose of the required length.
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Proceed as follows to install the refrigerator:
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➤ Fit the drain hose to the drain spout at the rear of the cabinet (1).
➤ Drill a hole for the drain water hose (e.g. through the floor (2).
➤ Run the drain water hose through the hole. Make sure that the hose does not
kink.
➤ Seal between the drilled hole and the drain water hose.
➤ Push the refrigerator into the recess.
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7
2.
1.
➤ Fix the refrigerator in place using suitable screws (see figure above).
1
➤ Fix the lower front vent as shown in the illustration.
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∅/mm²
l/m
12 V
24 V
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
0
2
6
10
14
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6.3Connecting the refrigerator to the power supply
Connecting the refrigerator to 12 – 24 V
NOTICE!
A
The refrigerator can be operated with a 12 V or 24 V DC voltage supply.
For safety reasons, the refrigerator is equipped with an electronic system to prevent
the polarity being reversed. This protects the refrigerator against reversed polarity
when connecting to a battery and against short circuiting.
•To avoid voltage drops and loss of performance, keep the
connection cable as short as possible and uninterrupted.
Therefore avoid additional switches, plugs or power strips.
•Disconnect the cooling device and other electric consumers from
the battery before you connect the battery to a quick charging
device.
Overvoltage can damage the electronics of the device.
To protect the battery, the refrigerator switches off automatically if the voltage is
insufficient (see table below).
12 V24 V
Cut-off voltage
Cut-in voltage
10.4 V22.8 V
11.7 V24.2 V
➤ Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length
according to the figure above.
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Key to the figure
Coordinate axisMeaningUnit
lCable lengthm
∅Cable cross sectionmm²
NOTICE!
Make sure the polarity is correct.
A
➤ Before starting up the device for the first time, check whether the operating
voltage and the battery voltage match (see type plate).
1
➤ Connect the cable to the refrigerator DC terminal block (1).
➤ Connect the refrigerator
–as directly as possible to the poles of the battery or
–to a plug socket which is fuse protected with at least 15 A (at 12 V) or
7.5 A (at 24 V).
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Connecting the refrigerator to AC mains
DANGER! Danger of fatal injury!
D
Proceed as follows when you connect the refrigerator to the AC mains:
➤ Plug the connector into the AC socket.
•Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are
standing on a wet surface.
•If you are operating your refrigerator on a boat with an AC mains
connection using a shore connection, you must install a residual
current circuit breaker between the AC mains and the refrigerator.
Seek advice from a trained technician.
7Using the refrigerator
NOTE
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7.1Energy saving tips
•Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
•Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the device to keep cool.
•Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary.
•Do not leave the doors open for longer than necessary.
•Defrost your refrigerator periodically when a layer of ice forms.
•Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
•Clean dust and dirt from the condenser at regular intervals.
Before starting the refrigerator for the first time, you should clean it inside
and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (please also refer to
the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 29).
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7.2Using the refrigerator
The refrigerator conserves fresh foodstuffs. The freezer compartment conserves
frozen foodstuff and freezes fresh foodstuff.
CAUTION! Health hazard!
!
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•Never put any items back in the freezer compartment which have
started defrosting or have been defrosted; consume them as soon as
possible.
•Make sure that you only put items in the refrigerator which may be
kept at the selected temperature.
NOTICE!
Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively
refrigerated.
Liquids expand when they freeze and can therefore destroy glass
containers.
➤ Switch the cooling device on by pressing the P button for at least 2 seconds.
✓ After switching on, the refrigerator requires approx. 180 seconds until the
compressor starts up.
Temperature setting modes
The temperature can be set in three different modes:
ModeAction
NormalDefault after switching on the
refrigerator
TurboPress the MODE button 1x.LED 5yellow
EconomyPress the MODE button 2x.LED 1green
NormalPress the MODE button 3x.LEDs 1 – 5blue
(fig. 2 5, page 10)
LED lit
LEDs 1 – 5blue
LED colour
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Setting the temperature – Normal mode
➤ Press the button to set the temperature to one of five levels between “cool”
and “very cold”.
The number of LEDs that are lit indicate the temperature range with 1 LED
showing the lowest cooling capacity and 5 LEDs showing the highest cooling
capacity.
Generally, a middle setting is the most suitable.
NOTE
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Setting the temperature – Turbo mode
The cooling performance can be affected by:
•the ambient temperature
•the amount of food to be conserved
•the frequency of opening the door.
In turbo mode, the compressor and fan operate at the highest speed. When the
operating temperature is reached, the cooling device automatically switches to
normal mode. The maximum (coldest) cooling capacity is achieved in the shortest
time in turbo mode.
NOTE
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Setting the temperature – Economy mode
In economy mode the compressor and fan operate at the lowest speed, thereby
using the least energy.
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•The button is inactive in turbo mode.
•After switching to normal mode, LED 5 (fig. 2 5, page 10) changes
to blue, and the button becomes active.
NOTE
The button is inactive in economy mode.
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Conserving foodstuffs
You can conserve foodstuffs in the refrigerator. The time for which the food can be
conserved in this way is usually stated on the package.
NOTICE!
A
➤ Observe the temperature information and the best before date on the food
packaging.
➤ Observe the following when using the refrigerator:
–Never re-freeze products which have started defrosting or have been
–Food which can easily absorb tastes and odours and liquids and products
–Wrap food in aluminium foil or cling film and shut in a suitable box with a lid.
–Each individual drawer and shelf can bear an evenly distributed load of
•Do not conserve warm foodstuffs in the refrigerator.
•Do not place glass containers containing liquid in the freezer
compartment.
defrosted; consume them as soon as possible.
with a high alcohol content should be conserved in air-tight containers.
This ensures that aromas, the shape and the freshness will be better
conserved.
max. 20 kg.
Making ice cubes
CAUTION!
!
➤ Fill ice cube trays up to three quarters full with water.
➤ Place the ice cube trays in the freezer compartment.
Freezer flange feeling warm
I
Do not eat ice cubes or ice cream immediately after removal from the
freezer compartment as this can cause cold burns.
NOTE
When the refrigerator is running, the front metal flange around the
freezer compartment and between the refrigerator and freezer will feel
warm. This is normal.
The internal tubing is routed this way to reduce the likelihood of
condensation.
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7.3Dividing the interior space
You can divide the interior space of the refrigerator variably by arranging the shelves
and the door compartments according to your needs.
Removing and replacing the shelves
➤ Insert a flat bladed screw driver into the slot of the shelf locks and turn it
counter-clockwise.
➤ Remove the shelf locks from the wire shelf.
➤ Tilt the shelf to one side up.
➤ Remove the shelf by pulling it forward.
➤ Position the shelf in the desired location.
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2.
3.
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➤ Insert the ends of the shelf on the left (1.).
➤ Slide the shelf into the holes on the right (2.).
➤ Slide the plastic plugs into the holes in the wall (3.).
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➤ Snap the shelf locks onto the shelf.
7.4Lower shelf stop wire
1
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NOTE
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A stop wire (1) is fitted to the rear of the lower shelf. The purpose is to
prevent items from resting against the rear interior liner which has a low
ambient control heater fitted behind the liner in this region.
The stop wire must remain fitted to the rear of the lower shelf at all times.
7.5Replacing the interior light
If the interior light in the refrigerator is faulty, you can change the PCB/LED board. To
order a new PCB/LED board, please contact the service partner in the respective
country (see addresses on the back of the manual).
To change the PCB/LED board, proceed as follows:
➤ Disconnect the power supply to the device.
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➤ Remove the lamp cover by pressing the side clip (1).
➤ Remove the 2 screws.
➤ Remove the defective PCB/LED board.
➤ Mount the new PCB/LED board.
➤ Fasten it with the 2 screws.
➤ Attach the lamp cover (2).
➤ Reconnect the power supply.
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7.6Defrosting the refrigerator
NOTE
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Humidity can cause frost to form in the interior of the freezer compartment. This
reduces the cooling capacity. The refrigerator compartment is defrosted
automatically while the compressor is not running.
A slight layer of frost or water droplets could form in the interior of the refrigerator if
it has been cooling for longer periods. This is normal because the moisture in the air
condenses to water when the temperature in the refrigerator drops. The refrigerator
is not defective.
The condensate drains away through a trough a hose at the back of the unit routed
outside the vehicle.
In high ambient temperatures, the refrigerator may operate
continuously, which can lead to excessive formation of frost on the rear
wall of the refrigerator compartment. If this is the case, set the
temperature control (fig. 2 6, page 10) to a lower level (“1” or “2”).
➤ Wipe the insides of the refrigerator with a dry cloth as required.
If the layer of frost is thicker than 3 mm, you should defrost the freezer compartment.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
NOTICE!
A
To defrost the freezer compartment, proceed as follows:
➤ Empty the contents.
➤ If necessary, put them in another cooling device to keep them chilled.
➤ Set the P button to “OFF”.
✓ The Power LED turns off.
Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to free objects frozen
onto the device.
This can damage the refrigerator.
➤ Let the ice defrost. Therefore leave the door open.
➤ Once the ice has melted completely, clean the refrigerator (see chapter “Clean-
ing and maintenance” on page 29).
➤ Set the P button to “ON”.
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4.3.5.
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➤ Run the refrigerator for approx. three hours at level “5”.
➤ Place the goods for cooling in the refrigerator.
➤ Set the temperature control to the desired level.
7.7Switching off and storing the refrigerator
If you do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long time, proceed as follows:
➤ Set the P button to “OFF”.
➤ Disconnect the power supply to the device.
➤ Clean the refrigerator (see chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 29).
➤ Leave the doors slightly open.
This prevents odours from building up.
➤ Use the Airing Position cards to keep the doors ajar if the refrigerator will not be
in use for an extended time.
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8Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING!
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➤ Clean the refrigerator regularly and as soon as it becomes dirty with a damp
cloth.
Always disconnect the refrigerator from the mains before you clean and
service it.
NOTICE!
•Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning
as these can damage the refrigerator.
•Never use hard or sharp tools to remove ice or to free objects frozen
onto the device.
•Do not use any mechanical tools or any other tools to speed up the
defrosting process.
➤ Make sure that no water drips into the seals. This can damage the electronics.
➤ Wipe the refrigerator dry with a cloth after cleaning.
➤ Check the condensate drain regularly.
Clean the condensate drain when necessary. If it is blocked the condensate
collects on the bottom of the refrigerator.
➤ Do not use excessive water around switches, lights or controls as it could
damage the electronics.
9Warranty
The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the
manufacturer's branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the
addresses) or your retailer.
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
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10Disposal
WARNING! Children beware!
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➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever
possible.
Before disposing of your old refrigerator:
•Dismantle the drawers.
•Leave the shelves in the refrigerator so that children cannot climb
inside.
NOTICE!
An insulating gas is used in the device (see type plate). Check with the
relevant local government authority or your local waste disposal
company about proper disposal and make sure that the device and all
materials are disposed of professionally.
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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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RPD190, RPD218Troubleshooting
11Troubleshooting
Compressor does not run (battery connection)
FaultPossible causeRemedy
Device does not
function, Power LED
does not glow
= 0 V
U
Te r m
U
≤ U
Te r m
ON
The device does not
cool (power is present,
power LED is lit)
The device does not
cool, power is present,
status LED flashes
Start attempt with
≤ U
U
Te r m
OFF
The connection between the battery
Establish a connection.
and electronics unit has been
interrupted.
Main switch faulty (if installed)Replace the main switch.
Additional supply line fuse has blown
(if installed).
Replace the supply line
fuse.
Internal fuse has blown.Replace the internal fuse.
Battery voltage is too low.Charge the battery.
Defective componentThis can only be repaired
by an authorised repair
centre.
Loose cables
Establish a connection.
Poor contact (corrosion)
Battery capacity too lowReplace the battery.
Cable cross section too small or cable
too long
Replace the cable
according to fig. 9,
page 17.
Start attempt with
≥ U
U
Te r m
ON
Electric circuit between
the pins in the
compressor interrupted
The device has switched off due to an
internal fault.