Dometic RM3604 User Manual

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Refrigerators
Then close the door and the magnetic strip should pull
the gasket to the metal frame. Leave door closed until
the material has cooled. Then recheck for a positive
seal. If a positive seal cannot be achieved, replace the
door gasket. Also check that the cooling unit is installed
properly. The cooling unit’s foam block, the portion that
surrounds the evaporator coils, must be flush to the
cabinet at the back of the refrigerator and have a
positive seal. If the cooling unit is not installed properly,
remove and install properly.
NOTE: Air leaks will cause insufficient cooling as well as
rapid formation of frost.
4J. DOOR POSITION
The door position can be checked by observing any
misalignment of the door in relation to the frame.
To correct an alignment of the door, loosen the hinge
screws slightly, and reorient the door in the proper
position. Hold the door in its new position and carefully
retighten the hinge screws.
If the door needs more adjustment than is available
through the hinge adjustment, the base can be reposi-
tioned to reorient the door. Turn the refrigerator on its
side to gain access to the two front base screws. Loosen
both screws slightly. Reposition the base until the door is
reoriented. Retighten the base screws while holding the
base in its new position.
5J. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
This is the temperature surrounding the recreational
vehicle, as well as the temperature of air at the back of
the refrigerator. As the ambient temperature increases,
the air temperature in the area of the cooling unit
increases. Improper venting at this point, will cause the
cooling unit to have reduced efficiency.
6J. COOLING UNIT
The cooling unit is a self-contained, hermetically sealed
set of coils where the refrigeration process takes place.
The chemicals involved in the cooling process include
hydrogen, ammonia, water and a rust inhibiting agent.
There are no repairs recommended on the cooling unit.
If it is defective, replace with a new cooling unit. To
check the cooling unit, first verify the AC heating ele-
ment is good. Then place approximately one gallon of
water inside the refrigerator and place a thermometer in
one of the containers of water. Next, supply 115 volts
direct to the AC heating element and operate for at least
12 hours. Then check the temperature on the thermom-
eter. It should be at 45 degrees or lower depending on
test conditions. If so, the cooling unit is good. If the
temperature of the water is above 45 degrees, replace
the cooling unit.
7J. FOOD STORAGE
Proper refrigeration requires free air circulation within the
food storage compartment. Restricted air circulation
within this compartment will cause higher cabinet
temperatures. To remedy this situation, simply rearrange
your foodstuffs. It is also essential that the shelves are
not covered with paper or large storage containers.
Always remember to allow for proper air circulation.
Odorous or highly flavored foods should always be
stored in covered dishes, plastic bags or wrapped in foil
or waxed paper to prevent food odors. Vegetables,
lettuce, etc., should be covered to retain their crispness.
NEVER PUT HOT FOOD INTO THE REFRIGERATOR.
To reduce frost formation in and on the freezing com-
partment, cover stored liquids and moist foods and do
not leave the door open longer than necessary. When
the refrigerator is heavily loaded, it takes a longer time
for refrigerator temperatures to lower, also increasing
the ice making time. A very heavy load may also cause
defrosting.
8J. HIGH HUMIDITY
High humidity may cause a small amount of condensa-
tion to form on the frame of the refrigerator. In some
cases it can develop to such a degree that it will run off
the frame. As the humidity is reduced, the sweating will
decrease. High humidity can also be a factor in rapid
formation of frost.
9J. INTERIOR LINER SEAL TO FRAME
There is a seal that is applied to the liner in the area
where the metal frame makes contact with the interior
liner. If this seal is incomplete, cold air can migrate out
to the metal frame. If this happens, condensation could
form on the frame and could promote rapid formation of
frost. If you suspect an improper seal, apply a small
bead of silicone all the way around the perimeter where
the frame meets the interior liner.

Dometic RM3604 Specifications

General

Brand	Dometic
Model	RM3604
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English