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TRAVEL CATCH

Make sure that the

travel catch is enga-

ged when the cara-

van is on the move.

The travel catch at

the top of the door

can be set in two different positions. In one position

the door is held tightly shut. In the other position the

door is secured ajar so that the refrigerator can be

aired when not in use.

FOOD STORAGE

Always keep food in closed containers. Never put hot

food in the refrigerator; allow it to cool first.

Never keep items in the refrigerator which might

give off flammable gases.

The 2-star (**) frozen food compartment is intended

for the storage of frozen food and for making ice. It is

not suitable for freezing items of food.
Never put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the frozen

food storage compartment as they may burst when

freezing. Also don't give children ice lollies straight

from the frozen food as they could cause frost

burns.
Most kinds of frozen food can be stored in the frozen

food compartment for about a month. This period of

time may vary, however, and it is important to follow

the instructions on the individual packets.

ICE MAKING

It is practical to make ice during the night - then the

refrigerator is less demanded and the cooling unit has

more reserves. Fill the ice tray to just below the brim

with drinking water and place it on the freezer shelf.
To speed up the ice making, one can spill one or two

spoonfuls of water on the freezer shelf to improve the

contact to the ice tray. If you have more than one ice

tray it is a good idea to make ice in advance and

save the frozen trays in the frozen food

compartment.

DEFROSTING

Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating

surfaces. It must not be allowed to grow too thick as

it acts as an insulator and adversely affects refrigera-

tor performance.

Check the formation of frost regularly every week and

when it gets about 3 mm thick, defrost the refrigera-

tor.

To defrost the `fridge, turn it off and remove the ice

tray and all food items. Warning: normally the tempe-

rature of items of fozen foods would rise unduly

during defrosting and so they should be consumed

within 24 h or discarded.

Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind

of heating appliance, as this might damage the

plastic surfaces of the refrigerator. Neither should any

sharp objects be used to scrape off the ice.

The defrost water runs from a collector channel to a

receptacle at the rear of the refrigerator where it  eva-

porates. Defrost water in the freezer compartment

should be mopped up with a cloth.
When the ice has melted, wipe the refrigerator dry and

restart it. Place the food items back inside but wait

until the refrigerator is cold before making ice cubes.

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR

Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly to keep it

fresh and hygienic.

Soak a cloth in a solution consisting of a teaspoon of

bicarbonate of soda to half a litre of warm water. Wring

out the cloth and use it to clean the interior of the refri-

gerator and its fittings.

Never use detergents, scouring powder, strongly scen-

ted products or wax polish to clean the interior of the

refrigerator as they may damage the surfaces and

leave a strong odour.
The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean

now and again, using a damp cloth and a small quanti-

ty of detergent. But not the door gasket, which should

only be cleaned with soap and water and

then thoroughly dried.

TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR

If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time:
1. Set any switches to 0.

2. Set the gas valve (D) to 

l

.

3. Shut off any on-board valve in the gas line to the

refrigerator.

4. Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as 

described earlier. Leave the doors of the refrigerator 

and the froozen food compartment ajar. Use the

travel catch to hold in this position.

5. When the vehicle is laid up for a long period of time

(e.g. during the winter months), we suggest fitting 

the winter covers onto the vent grills.

IF THE `FRIDGE FAILS TO WORK

Check the following points before calling a service

technician:

1. That the STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR instruc

tions have been followed.

2. The refrigerator is level.

3. If it is possible to start the refrigerator on any of the 

connected sources of energy.

4. If the refrigerator fails to work on gas, check:

Ÿ 

That the gas bottle is not empty.

Ÿ 

That all LP-gas valves are open.

5. If the refrigerator fails to work on 12 V, check:

Ÿ 

That the 12 V supply is connected to the 

refrigerator.

Ÿ 

That the fuse on the 12 V supply is intact.

Ÿ 

That the 12 V switch is on.

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Summary of Contents for RM 4361DM

Page 1: ... 4361NDM Typ C40 110 821 2684 50 T B 10 03 ABSORBER KÜHLSCHRANK für CARAVAN und REISEMOBIL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG EINBAUANLEITUNG Deutsch Seite 2 English page 8 MANUAL ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR for CARAVAN and MOTORHOME ...

Page 2: ...the data plate inside the refrigerator to ensure that you have received the right model The data plate contains informations about the right AC voltage and gas pressure The data plate contains e g the following details Model designation RM 4361DM RM 4361NDM Product number Serial number Since these details will be needed if you have to contact service personnel it is a good idea to make a note of t...

Page 3: ... Press the D button This opens the flame failure device and allows gas to flow to the burner 7 When the flame lights the sparking stops automa tically and the switch stops flashing 8 Keep the D button pressed for a further 10 to 15 seconds to active the flame failure device then release it 230 V Operation 1 Turn off gas or 12 V operation when applicable 2 Turn the knob C of the thermostat to its h...

Page 4: ...ind of heating appliance as this might damage the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator Neither should any sharp objects be used to scrape off the ice The defrost water runs from a collector channel to a receptacle at the rear of the refrigerator where it eva porates Defrost water in the freezer compartment should be mopped up with a cloth When the ice has melted wipe the refrigerator dry and resta...

Page 5: ... conditions appli cable for the country concerned For warranty or other servicing please contact our Dometic Service depart ment 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 origi nal Dometic parts the warranty does not apply if the installation and operating instructions are not adhe red to and no li...

Page 6: ... must be at least 2 5 mm if the distance is less than 9 meters and at least 4 mm if the distance is more than 9 meters To ensure satisfactory operation the positive lead must be fitted with a fuse rated at max 16 A To prevent the refrigerator from draining the battery make sure that the current supplied to the caravan is cut off when the vehicle engine is not running for example by fitting an igni...

Page 7: ...13 DECLARATION ...

Page 8: ... Dometic GmbH 2002 Änderungen vorbehalten Subject to change without notice Dometic GmbH In der Steinwiese 16 D 57074 Siegen www dometic de caravan www dometic com ...

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