Operating instructions

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Dometic Refrigerator Model RMD8501
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
shutdown 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 frameheating
in order to avoid a rising of condensation water
due to high humidity. During the frameheating
operation the indicator LED (5) is illuminating.
Electrical Operation
MES Appliances (manual energy selection)
To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 3
seconds.
The LED (6) of the previously selected operating
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