Dometic RM 4223 manual

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    1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is designed for storage of food and storage of frozen food and making ice. The refrigerators outlined herein have been design certi- fied by A.G .A. under ANSI Z21.19 Refrigerator S tandard for installation in a mobile home or recreational vehicle and are approved by the Canadian Gas Association. The certifica[...]

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    FIG .1a 5. VENTILA TION HEIGHTS Refer to FIG 1 & FIG . 1A., Pages 1 & 2 Installation with * Minimum V entilation Upper side vent Height N And lower side vent REFRIGERA TOR INCHES MM RM 4223 Metal Side V ent s 21.0 533 (2) RM 183 V ents RM 4223 Plastic Side V ents (1) 3107560.041 22.0 558.8 (1) 3107560.009 * These dimensions represent [...]

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    7. INST ALLING REFRIGERA TOR IN ENCLOSURE NOTE: DO NOT inst all the appliance directly on car- peting. Carpeting must be removed or protected by a met al or wood p anel beneath the appliance, which extends at least the full wid th and depth of the appli- ance. The dimensions shown in FIG .3 will give you adequate space for service and pro- per inst[...]

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    B. SECURING REFRIGERA T OR IN ENCLOSURE The refrigerator is installed in the enclosure with eight screws. Six screws are in the front frame and two are in the plate on the rear . See FIG . 5. NOTE: Push refrigerator into enclosure until front frame is tight against the cabinet. First, secure the frame to cabinet with six screws. Second, install the[...]

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    9. TESTING LP GAS SAFETY SHUTOFF The gas safety shutoff must be tested af ter the refrigera- tor is connected to LP gas supply . T o test the gas safety shutoff, proceed as follows: A. S tart the refrigerator according to the instructions for LP Gas Operation. See " Section C. Operation Instructions." B. Check that the gas flame is lit. A[...]

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    13. INST ALLA TION OF DECORA TIVE DOOR P ANEL The door panel can easily be mounted. The dimensions of the panel must be: Height 19-3/4" Width 17-27/32" Thickness Up to 1/8" Weight 49 lbs. A. Remove the door . See Section 12. B. Remove the lower trim molding. (NOTE: T rim molding is not installed on new unit s in cartons) C. Fit the n[...]

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    2. CONTROLS The gas and electric controls are located at the rear of the refrigerator and are accessible through the lower vents in the out side wall of the vehicle. See FIG . 8. A = DC ON/OFF SWITCH B = AC ON/OFF SWITCH C = ELECTRIC THERMOST A T D = GAS ON/OFF V AL VE E = PIEZO IGNITER F = GAS THERMOST A T G = DC TERMINAL BLOCK H = GAS INLET FITTI[...]

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    B. ELECTRIC OPERA TION 12V DC / 120V AC OPERA TION In the case of the RM4223, the refrigerator works conti- nuously on DC operation (no thermostat control). On AC operation, the temperature is controlled by a ther- mostat. The thermostat knob (C, in FIG . 8) should be set to position 4-5 in normal working conditions. If the ambient temperature is h[...]

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    E. CLEANING Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defro- sted or put into storage. T o clean the interior of the refri- gerator , use lukewarm water and a mild dishwashing detergent. Use only warm water to clean the finned eva- porator , gaskets, ice trays and shelves. NEVER use strong chemicals or abrasives to clean these part s as[...]

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    C. Examination and Cleaning of Flue, Burner and Jet Once or twice a year , look through the opening (see FIG . 9) in the burner box and examine the appearance of the burner flame which should be predominantly blue in color when the gas thermostat knob is set to it s highest position. (Refer to FIG . 10). If this is not the case, clean the flue, bur[...]

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    7) Reassemble the components in the reverse order to that described for removal, taking care to remake the gas connections soundly , and not forgetting to refit the flue baffle. 8) Reinstall the refrigerator in its recess. Connect the gas and electrical supplies, and check for gas leaks. Light the burner and check the appearance of the flame to ens[...]