Dometic RM 4203 User Manual

O
PERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C
ONTROLS
T
he refrigerator can be run on either 230 V, 12 V or LP gas.
C
hanging between these modes of operation is carried out
b
y means of the controls of the control paner shown in fig 3.
T
he voltage selector (A) can be set at either 230 V,
1
2Vor0.
R
efrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat (B)
w
hen the unit runs on 230 V.
T
he gas supply is turned on/off by means of the knob (C). It
a
lso serves to select one of three different gas inputs.
T
he refrigerator is fitted with a safety device which auto-
m
atically shuts off the supply of gas if the flame goes out.
T
he safety device can be opened manually by depressing
c
ontrol (C).
T
he piezoelectric igniter discharges a spark over the burner
w
hen the button (D) is depressed.
I
nside the refrigerator at bottom left is a sight glass for the
b
urner. A blue light can be seen through it when the flame
i
s alight.
S
TARTING THE REFRIGERATOR
T
he position numbers refer to fig. 3.
L
P Gas operation
A
fter initial installation, after servicing, changing gas cylin-
d
ers etc.,the gas lines may contain some air which should
b
e allowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or
o
ther appliances. This will ensure that the flame lights
i
mmediately.
B
efore you start gas operation:
1
. Open the shut-off valve of the gas bottle (check that there
is enough gas). Open any on-board shut-off valve.
2
. Check that the switches for mains and 12 V operation are
off.
3
. Turn the gas control (C) to position MAX.
4
. Depress the knob (C) of the flame failure device and hold
it down while depressing the piezoelectric igniter button
(D) several times in quick succession.
5
. Check the flame indicator/sight glass that the flame is
alight.
6
. Keep the knob (C) depressed for a further 10-15 sec.
7
. Release the knob and again check that the flame stays
alight.
T
o terminate gas operation, turn knob (C) to ●.
2
30 V Operation
1
. Turn off the gas by means of the shut-off valve.
2
. Set the voltage selector (A) to 230 V.
3
. Turn the electric thermostat (B) to the highest (coldest)
position.
1
2 V Operation
O
nly operate your refrigerator on 12 V when the engine of
t
he vehicle is running - otherwise your battery will soon be
d
ischarged.
● If applicable, turn off the gas operation
● Depress the voltage selector (A) to position 12 V.
W
INTER OPERATION
P
lease check that the ventilation grilles or the flue outlet are
n
ot blocked by snow, leaves, etc.
DOMETIC ventilation grilles A 1620 (fig. 11), can be
f
itted with winter covers, modell WA 120, to protect the
c
ooling unit against cold air. The covers may be fitted when
t
he outside temperature is below approx. 10° C and should
b
e fitted when the temperature is below freezing point.
W
e suggest that you fit the winter covers also in the case
t
hat the vehicle is laid up during the winter season.
R
EGULATING THE TEMPERATURE
T
he position number refers to fig. 3.
O
nce the refrigerator has been started it will take a few
h
ours to become cold.
O
n 230 V operation the refrigerator is controlled by a ther-
m
ostat and the thermostat knob (B) should be set at 3-5. If
a
lower (colder) temperature is desired, set the thermostat
t
o a higher figure.
O
n 12 V operation the refrigerator works continuously.
L
P gas operation should always be initiated with the knob
(
C) at the max position. If the ambient temperature is above
2
5° C and/ or the door of the refrigerator is frequently ope-
n
ed the knob should be left at that position. Below 25° C the
k
nob should be set at mid and below 10° C at min to avoid
t
emperature below freezing in the main compartment.
T
RAVEL CATCH
M
ake sure that the travel catch is engaged when the cara-
v
an is on the move.
T
he travel catch at the top of the door can be set in two
d
ifferent positions. In one position the door is held tightly
s
hut. In the other position the door is secured ajar so that
t
he refrigerator can be aired when not in use.
F
OOD STORAGE
A
lways keep food in closed containers. Never put hot food
i
n the refrigerator; allow it to cool first.
N
EVER KEEP ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHICH
M
IGHT GIVE OFF FLAMMABLE GASES.
T
he 2-star (✱✱) frozen food compartment is intended for the
s
torage of frozen food and for making ice. It is not suit-able
f
or freezing items of food.
N
ever put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the frozen food
s
torage compartment as they may burst when freezing. Also
d
on't give children ice lollies straight from the compartment
a
s they could cause frost burns.
Caution!
Only use one source of energy at a time
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Dometic RM 4203 Specifications

General

Brand	Dometic
Model	RM 4203
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English