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REFRIGERATORS
Shutting off the refrigerator
•Set energy selector switch A to position
OFF.Theapplianceisswitchedoff.
•Releasethelockingmechanismofthedoor
lockbypushingitandshiftittothefront.
Ifthedoorisshutinthisposition,asmall
gap is nevertheless kept open to prevent
formationofmildew.
•If the refrigerator is to be taken out of
service for an extended period of time,
closethe on-board shut-offvalve and the
door.
Lighting
•If the door is open for more than two
minutes, the sensor-controlled interior
lightingisautomaticallycutoff(exceptfor
modelswithbatteryigniter).
24b. Dometic Refrigerator Model RMD8551
used on Unicorn Twin Axles
Cleaning
Before starting up the refrigerator, it is
recommended to clean inside and repeat
thisatregularintervals.Useasoftclothand
lukewarmwaterwitha milddetergent.Then
wipe out the appliance with clean water and
drythoroughly.
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Toavoiddeteriorationofmaterials:
• Donotusesoaporhard,abrasiveor
soda-basedcleaningagents.
• Donotallowthedoorsealtocome
intocontactwithoilorgrease.
Operation mode and use of the refrigerator
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Thisrefrigeratorisequippedto
operateonthreepowermodes:AC
mainspower(230v)12vDCorgas
(propane/butaneliquidgas)
Select the desired power mode by
the MODE button. Appliances with
automaticenergyselection(AES)are
additionally provided with “automatic
mode” function. The AES system
automaticallyselectsthebestenergy
sourceforeachparticularsituation.
Maintenance
Incompliancewiththeapplicableregulations,
please note that the gas unit and the
connectedventilationductsmustbechecked
by authorised technical personnel after rst
useandaftereveryotheryearforcompliance
with the European Standard EN 1949. A test
certicate has to be issued. It is the user’s
responsibilitytoarrangethistest.
Thegasburnermustbeinspectedandcleaned
asnecessaryatleastonceayear.Whenusing
liquid petroleumgas (tankor rell cylinders)
the maintenance interval is reduced to half-
yearlyorquarterly.
Keep the evidence of maintenance work
carriedoutonyourrefrigerator.
Work on gas and electrical equipment shall
be carried out by an authorised customer
servicesdepartment.
We recommend maintenance following an