Dometic RM 6261(L) manual

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    REFRIGERADOR POR ABSORBCIÓN p ara CAR V ANAS o MOT ORCARA V ANA S INSTRUCCIONES DE USO INSTRUCCIONES DE INST ALACI Ó N RM 6270 (L) RM 6271 (L) RM 6290 (L) RM 6291 (L) RM 6360 (L) RM 6361 (L) RM 6400 (L) RM 6401 (L) RM 7270 (L) RM 7290 (L) RM 7360 (L) RM 7400 (L) T yp C40 / 1 10 821 2690-63 T .B. 06/2003 Esp añol ES EN English MANUAL ABSORPTION R[...]

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    2 Guarde cuidadosamente est as instrucciones de uso. En caso de transmisión del aparato adjunte estas instrucciones de uso. © Dometic GmbH - 2003 - Salvo modificación - Imprimido en Alemania Dansk Deut sch ÅëëçíéêÜ English Esp añol Français It aliano Nederlands Norsk Português Suomi Svensk via INTERNET www .dometic.com Kundeservice Ku[...]

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    3 1.0 INTRODUCTION 4 2.0 FOR YOUR SAFETY 4 2.1 W arning and safety notices 4 2.2 Coolant 4 3.0 W ARRANTY AND CUST OMER 5 SER VICE 3.1 Damage in transit 5 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF MODEL 5 5.0 REFRIGERA T OR GUIDE 5 5.1 Cleaning 5 5.2 Using the refrigerator 6 5.3 Defrosting 9 5.4 Storing food 9 5.5 Making ice cubes 9 5.6 Door locking 10 5.7 Switching off t[...]

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    4 INTRODUCTION Y ou have made an excellent choice in selecting the Dometic Absorption Refrigerator . W e are sure that you will be fully satisfied with your new appliance in all respects. The appliance, which works silently , meets high quality standards and guarantees the ef ficient utilisation of resources and energy throughout its entire life cy[...]

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    5 W ARRANTY AND CUST OMER SER VICE W arranty arrangements are in accordance with EC Directive 44/1999/CE and the normal conditions applicable for the country concerned. For warranty or other servi cing, please contact our Dometic Service department. Any damage due to impro- per use is not covered by the warranty . The warranty does not cover any mo[...]

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    6 Using the refrigerator  The cooling unit is silent in operation.  When the appliance is first put into operation, there may be a mild odour which will disappear after a few hours. Ensure the living area is well ventilated.  The freezer compartment should be cold about one hour after switching on the refrigerator .  The refrigerator wi[...]

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    7 Electrical operation 1. 12V DC The refrigerator should only be used while the motor is running. 1. Set energy selector switch (A) to. The refrigerator operates without thermostatic control (continuous operation). 2. Mains power This option should only be selected where the supply voltage of the connection for power supply corresponds to the value[...]

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    8 5. Keep rotary switch (B) depressed for another 10-15 seconds, then release. 6. Check the inspection glass to see whether a flame is burning. 7. Repeat the entire process if the flame has gone out. 8. Use rotary switch (B) to regulate the temperature in the main refrigerator compartment. 2. Automatic ignition 4. Keep rotary switch "B" d[...]

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    9 Defrosting As time goes by , frost builds up on the fins. When the layer of frost is about 3mm thick, the refrigerator should be defrosted. 1. Switch of f the refrigerator , as described in Section 5.3 - "Switching of f". 2. Remove the ice cube tray and food. 3. Leave the refrigerator door open. 4. After defrosting (freezer compartment [...]

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    Door locking 10 1. Loosen the front and back securing brackets. 2. Move the storage rack to the left and remove it. Dismantling: 2. 1. T o fit the storage rack, the reverse order applies. 1. Set energy selector switch (A) to position "0" (OFF). The appliance is now fully switched off. 2. Secure the door open by means of the door stop. The[...]

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    11 W inter operation 1. Check that the ventilation grilles and the extractor have not been blocked by sno w , leaves or similar . Interior light (when fitted) Changing the light bulbs 5.9 5.10 1. Remove cover . 2. Detach defective light bulb. 3. Fit new light bulb. 4. Clip the cover back in place. 90° 1. 2. Note: for 12V DC : 1 light bulb 8V , 2W [...]

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    12 Changing the decor p anel Dimensions of the panels in mm: Model Height Wid th Thickness RM 6270/71 713+/-1 453,5+1 3,2 RM 6360/61 713+/-1 453,5+1 3,2 RM 6290/91 718+/-1 491,5+1 3,2 RM 6400/01 718+/-1 491,5+1 3,2 RM 7270 713+/-1 453,5+1 3,2 RM 7360 713+/-1 453,5+1 3,2 RM 7290 718+/-1 491,5+1 3,2 RM 7400 718+/-1 491,5+1 3,2 5.1 1 1. Open the door [...]

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    13 Changing the doorhang 5.12 1. Open the door , unscrew the hinge screw and keep it to hand. 2. T ake off the door by moving it upwards. 9. Attach the door . 10. Screw the hinge screw back in. 3. 4. 8. 4. 5. 5. 6. 7. It is not always possible to change the door when the refrigerator is installed. (example RM 6xx1 )[...]

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    14 T roubleshooting 5.13 Failure : The refrigerator does not work in gas operation mode. Possible cause Action you can take a.) Gas bottle empty . b.) Is the supply cut-out device open? c.) Air in the gas pipe? Before calling the authorised Service Department, please check whether: 1. The instructions in the section "Using the refrigerator&quo[...]

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    15 Maintenance  Works on gas component s and electical inst allation may only be carried out by authorised personnel. We recommend to contact your Dometic Service Centre.  EN 1949 stipulates that the appliance´s gas equipment and it s associated fume system must be inspected after installation and a certificate issued. Afterwards a qualif[...]

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    16 T echnical dat a We reserve the right to make technical changes. *Average consumption measured at an average ambient temperature of 25°C in pursuance of ISO St andard. Declaration of conformity 5.19 5.20 RM 6270 821x486x541 77 lit. 9,5 lit. 125W / 120W approx. 2,5KWh / 270g 26kg X X RM 6271 821x486x541 77 lit. 9,5 lit. 125W / 120W approx. 2,5KW[...]

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    17 INST ALLA T I O N G U I D E On installation of the appliance, the technical and administrative regulations of the country in which the vehicle will first be used must be adhered to. Otherwise the refrigerator must be installed as described in these instructions. In some OEM applica- tions it may not be possible for these instructions to be follo[...]

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    18 Draught-free inst allation The refrigerator must be sealed in accordance with EN 1949 . Illustrated below are two typical approved methods of sealing. Proposal 1: Using the Inst allation Sealing Kit from Dometic (SP .No. 241 2559-00, available from Dometic) Insert lipped seals (A) into the installation recesses at the bottom and at each side. In[...]

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    19 In this case, for gas operation, do not use the upper winter cover! If even with draught-free installation a fume chimney is desirable, you must incorporte the L100 ventilation and extraction system into the upper air vent opening. Installation of fume chimney: please refer to point 6.7. V entilation and extraction A correct installation is impo[...]

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    20 Inst alling the ventilation system 6.4 3. Insert the ventilation grilles. 6. Insert winter cover 2. Insert the frame ... 4. Lock the ventilation grilles.. 5.Clip the extractor insert in position (only for upper ventilation system L100) ... and screw into position. 1. Seal the mounting frame, making it waterproof. Item 1 does not apply for instal[...]

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    21 Inst allation recess The refrigerator must be installed draught-free in a recess. The measurements of the recess are given in the table below . S tep (A) is only required for cabinets with a step. Push the appliance far enough into the recess until the front edge of the refrigerator casing is flush with the front of the recess. Allow a gap of 15[...]

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    22 Fume extraction Fume extraction must be arranged in such a way as to provide complete extraction of all products of combustion to an area out side the living area. The flue system must slope in an upward direction in order to avoid a build-up of condensation. Fitting the fume flue in the upper ventilation grille 1. Connect T -piece (E) to adapto[...]

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    23 Sep arate fume extraction 1. Cut an 80mm x 40mm rectangle in the outer wall of the caravan. The position of the cut must be appropriate to the particular model of refrigerator an d installation conditions. 2. Connect T -piece (E) to adaptor (F) or flue pipe (K) as required and affix with screw (G). Ensure that heat distributor (H) is lodged in t[...]

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    24   The gas connection to the appliance is effected by means of a suit able coupling tube fitting L8, DIN 2353-ST , complying with European St andard EN 1949 (e.g. Ermeto). The gas connection may only be carried out by a qualified personnel. Following proper installation, a testing for leakage and a flame test must be carried out by *qualifi[...]

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    25 Electrical inst allation Electrical inst allation may only be carried out by qualified personnel. The connection cables must be laid in such a way that they do not come in cont act with hot component s of the unit/burner or with sharp edges. The electrical installation must comply with national regulations (EN 60335-2-24 for Europe). It is advis[...]

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    26 Wiring diagrams 1. Wiring diagram with manual ignition and no interior light. 2. Wiring diagram with manual ignition and interior light battery connection 12V/24V -- mains connection ~ heating- element DC- resistor (replaced by a bridge for 24V battery voltage) thermo cut-off current light DC -- reed contacts (sensor switching) to casing to ca s[...]

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    27 3. Wiring diagram with automatic ignition and no interior light 4. Wiring diagram with automatic ignition and interior light spark plug light DC -- re e d c o n ta c ts (s e n s o r s w itc h in g ) * resistor (replaced by a bridge for 24V battery voltage) ignition control lamp thermo cut-off current mains connection ~ to casing heating- element[...]

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