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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT
An additional shelf (3) may be installed, if
required. This may be obtained from
Dometic.
Storing food in the cooling
compartment
• Switch the refrigerator on approx 12
hours before filling
• Always store pre-cooled food. Make sure
that food is well cooled when it is bought
and also when transporting it – use
insulated cool bags.
• Keep the door open for the minimum time
possible.
• Food must be packed, in closed
containers or wrapped in foil, and stored
separately from each other, to prevent
drying out or odours.
• Allow foods that have been warmed to
cool down before storing.
• Ensure that air circulation of the cooling
unit is not obstructed. Keep the
ventilation grilles free from obstructions.
Storing food in the freezer
compartment
• Do not keep carbonated drinks in the
freezer.
• The freezer compartment is suitable for
making ice cubes and for short term
storage of frozen foods. It is not suitable
as a means of freezing foods.
Note: When ambient temperatures are lower
than +10
o
C and the refrigerator is exposed to
these temperatures for extended periods an
even regulation of freezer temperature
cannot be guaranteed for system-related
reasons. This can cause the temperature in
the freezer to rise and stored goods to melt.
Making ice cubes
Ice cubes are best made over night, when
the refrigerator has less work to do and has
more reserves.
Defrosting
In time, frost builds up on the fins inside the
refrigerator. A layer of frost thicker on one
side may occur but does not mean a
malfunction. When this layer of frost is about
3mm thick, the refrigerator should be
defrosted. To do this:
• Switch off the refrigerator as described
later.
• Remove all food and the ice cube tray.
• Leave the door open to allow air to enter
and prevent formation of mildew.
• After defrosting (freezer compartment
and fins free of frost), wipe both cooling
compartments dry with a cloth.
Note: Water thawing in the main
compartment of the refrigerator runs into a
container at the back of the refrigerator, from
where it evaporates.
CAUTION: The layer of ice must never be
removed forcibly, nor may defrosting be
accelerated using a heat source.
Shutting off the refrigerator
Press the mode button (1) and keep pressed
for 2 seconds. The display will disappear and
the appliance is fully switched off.
Release the locking mechanism of the door
lock by pushing it and shift it to the front. If
the door is shut in this position, a small gap is
maintained to prevent the formation of
mildew.
If the refrigerator is taken out of service for an
extended period, close the isolation tap and
the gas cylinder valve.
Fig 11