Dometic RM3604 User Manual

Dometic
®
MANUAL
Refrigerators
37
18C. OPERATION
A. GAS OPERATION
REFRIGERATORS WITH PIEZO IGNITOR
(RM2452 & RM2453)
1. To start the refrigerator, turn knob "A" to the "GAS"
position.
2. Turn the thermostat knob "B" one-quarter (1/4) of a
turn from the "OFF" position.
3. Push button "C", push button "D" for the piezo ignitor
several times to light the burner. This can be ob-
served on the flame indicator "E", on the refrigerator.
4. After the flame lights, continue to hold button "C" for
an additional ten (10) seconds. Release the button
"C" and check the flame indicator "E" to make sure
the burner does not go out. If the burner goes out,
repeat the lighting procedure.
5. To shut off the refrigerator, turn knob "A" to the
"OFF" position.
REFRIGERATORS WITH AUTOMATIC REIGNITORS
(RM2552 AND RM2553)
1. To start the refrigerator, turn knob "A" to the "GAS"
position.
2. Turn the thermostat knob "B" one-quarter (1/4) of a
turn from the "OFF" position.
3. Push button "C" in until it bottoms out – and hold.
When flame indicator "E" shows the flame is on, hold
push button "C" an additional 15 seconds. Release
button "C". If the flame indicator "E" starts to move
toward off, repeat lighting procedure. Should flame
blow out, the reignitor will automatically relight the
flame.
"OFF" Setting of the Thermostat: In gas operation,
the thermostat closes its main valve and the burner
runs continuously at the bypass rate or pilot. In
electrical operation, the contacts in the thermostat are
open and the heating elements are off.
"MAX" Setting of the Thermostat: In gas operation,
the thermostat allows the burner to remain on high
flame continuously. In electric operation, the heating
element is "ON" continuously.
The thermostat can be adjusted between "MAX" and
"OFF" to obtain the desired cabinet temperature. The
closer the knob is to "MAX", the colder the cabinet
temperature. The closer the knob is to "OFF", the
warmer the cabinet temperature.
When the thermostat reaches the set temperature, it will
cut the burner back to bypass or, in electric operation, shut
off the heating element.
The setting of the thermostat is not critical, but we recom-
mend it be adjusted to maintain a dry frost on the cooling
fins. Adjust the thermostat knob closer to "MAX" when the
outside temperature becomes warm.
NOTE: After changing an LP tank, or after a long shut-
off period, the gas line is likely to be filled with air. You
may have to repeat the lighting procedure several
times to purge the air out of the gas lines.
B. ELECTRIC OPERATION
Check to be sure the power cord is properly connected
to the power supply. If the refrigerator is equipped for
12 volt DC operation, the tow vehicle or caravan engine
should be running to prevent discharging the battery.
Turn knob "A" to the position marked "ELEC" for 120 volt
AC operation or "12V" for 12 volt DC operation.
Turn the thermostat knob "B" one-quarter (1/4) of a turn
from the "OFF" position.
To shut off the refrigerator, turn knob "A" to the "OFF"
position.
C. THERMOSTAT
The refrigerator is equipped with a thermostat that can be
adjusted by turning knob "B" to a different setting to
maintain the desired cabinet temperature.
2) HEATING ELEMENT
The heating element is designed to deliver a predeter-
mined amount of heat to the cooling unit. To check a
heating element, remove the heater leads from the
terminal block and measure for proper resistance across
the two leads with a properly calibrated ohm meter. This
check is to be done with the heating element at room
temperature.
Refer to the Technical
Data Section for the
correct values.

Dometic RM3604 Specifications

General

Brand	Dometic
Model	RM3604
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English