Operating instructions

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24 b. Dometic Refrigerator Model RMD8501 Twin axles.
Cleaning
Before starting up the refrigerator, it is recommended to
clean inside and repeat this at regular intervals. Using
a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a mild detergent.
Then wipe out the appliance with clean water and dry
thoroughly.
To avoid deterioration of materials:
Do not use soap or hard, abrasive or soda-based
cleaning agents.
Do not allow the door seal to come into contact
with oil or grease.
Operating modes and use of the refrigerator:
Operation mode and use of the refrigerator
This refrigerator is equipped to operate on
three power modes: AC mains power (230V)
12V DC or gas (propane/butane liquid gas)
Select the desired power mode by the MODE
button. Appliances with automatic energy
selection (AES) are additionally provided with
“automatic mode” function. The AES system
automatically selects the best energy source
for each particular situation.
Maintenance
In compliance with the applicable regulations, please
note that the gas unit and the connected ventilation
ducts must be checked by authorised technical personnel
after rst use and after every other year for compliance
with the European Standard EN 1949. A test certicate
has to be issued. It is the user’s responsibility to arrange
this test.
The gas burner must be inspected and cleaned as
necessary at least once a year. When using liquid
petroleum gas (tank or rell cylinders) the maintenance
interval is reduced to half-yearly or quarterly.
Keep the evidence of maintenance work carried out on
your refrigerator.
Work on gas and electrical equipment shall be carried
out by an authorised customer services department.
We recommend maintenance following an extended shut
down of the vehicle. Please contact Dometic Customer
Services.
Explanation of operating controls
Manual Energy selection/ automatic ignition (RMD 8xx1)
MES:
1. (Power on switch/ Energy selector switch (MODE)
2. Temperature selection
3. Power On switch frame heating
4. Indicator LED failure
5. Indicator LED frame heating
6. Indicator-LED/ operating mode display
7. Temperature level display.
8. NOT APPLICABLE TO MODELS FITTED TO BAILEY
UNICORNS
9. External display “failure” (red)
10. External display “in operation” (blue)
Explanations
The refrigerator is equipped to operate on mains power,
12V DC or liquid gas. Select the desired power supply by
turning the energy selector switch (1)
The energy selector switch (1) has four settings: • Off,
• Mains voltage (230vAC), • Direct-current voltage
(battery, 12V DC), •Gas (liquid gas propane/butane)
Switch the refrigerator ON or OFF by pressing button (1)
for 3 seconds. Button (1) allows you to either initiate the
requested energy supply or activate dimming of the LED
brightness. By pushing once, the indicators illuminate
for 10 seconds.
Button (3) allows you to switch on the frame heating
in order to avoid a rising of condensation water due to
high humidity. During the frame heating operation the
indicator LED (5) is illuminating.
Electrical Operation
MES Appliances (manual energy selection)
To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 3 seconds.
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