RM1350 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. ! WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
introduction Thank you for entrusting us to supply your new quality-guaranteed refrigerator. The refrigerator model RM1350 is to be used as a recreational device designed for storage of foods, frozen foods and making ice. Please, when the refrigerator is not in use as a recreational device, turn the system off and open the door(s). This manual should be kept and stay with the refrigerator if it is ever moved or change owners.
Installation Instructions Certification and Code Requirements This appliance is certified under the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19•CSA 1.4 Refrigerators using gas fuel. The installation must conform with local codes, or in absence of local codes, the following standards as applicable. In the U.S. the installation must conform with: • National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (latest edition). • Recreational Vehicles Code, ANSI A119.2 (latest edition).
ventilation requirements Ventilation heights The upper vent should be centered over the condenser coil at the back of the refrigerator. It is essential that all maximum or minimum dimensions are strictly maintained as the performance of the refrigerator is dependent on adequate flow of air over the rear of the refrigerator. For an installation with roof vent and lower side vent or double side vent, the minimum ventilation height should be 63 inches (1600 mm).
ventilation requirements Clearances Minimum clearances (in inches) to combustible materials: Top (G) Side (K) Bottom (L) Side view with duct system 0 0 0 G Air channel K K L For installation instructions of the Air Channel, please refer to “Installation of Air Channel ”, Rev. 825129100 or later. installation procedure Installing the refrigerator • The refrigerator must be installed in a substantial enclosure and must be level. • Do not install the appliance directly on carpeting.
installation procedure Securing the refrigerator 3. Two screws installed in the rear base. It is important to follow the sequence in securing refrigerator in enclosure since failure in doing so can cause leakage between the frame and cabinet. Any space between the counter, storage area or ceiling and top of the refrigerator greater than 1-1/2 inches should be blocked.
connections Electrical connection 120 V AC connection The refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazards and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug! The free length of the cord is 3 feet. It is recommended that the receptacle is located to the right side of the refrigerator (viewed from the rear).
connections Gas connection Testing LP gas safety shut off Hook up to the gas supply line is accomplished at the manual gas valve, which is furnished with a 3/8” SAE (UNF 5/8” -18) male flare connection. All completed connections should be checked for leaks with a commercial non corrosive bubble solution. ! 6 warning EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Failure to heed this warning could cause an explosion resulting in death or severe personal injury.
mounting the door panels Read the instructions thoroughly and check that the panel dimensions are in compliance with those given in the table below. Panel dimensions max.
mounting the door panels To mount the door panel, follow these steps: 1. Open the door. 2. Remove the screw (A). Slide off the handle (B).* A 4. Insert the door panel’s edges into the grooves of the door frame. Push the panel sideways until the edge of the panel is fitted into the opposite side groove. B * For RM1350WID it is not necessary to remove the right freezer door handle in order to mount the door panel. 5. Put back the decoration strip. Slide (A) or snap (B) into place. 3.
operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW Models with the manual door locking system Control panel LED display Airing position device (detachable) Ice box Door compartment Finned plate Shelf Drip protection Draining pipe Crispers General view of the appliance. Model shown is equipped with ice maker. The number of shelves and door compartments may vary according to the user’s requirements.
REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW Models with the automatic door locking system and equipped with water dispenser Control panel LED display Ice box Automatic travel latch Water dispenser Door compartment Finned plate Shelf Drip protection Draining pipe Crispers General view of the appliance. Model shown is equipped with ice maker and water dispenser. The number of shelves and door compartments may vary according to the user’s requirements.
REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW Models with the automatic door locking system and equipped with ice and water dispensers Control panel LED display Automatic travel latch Ice box Drip tray Door compartment Finned plate Drip protection Draining pipe Shelf Crispers General view of the appliance. The number of shelves and door compartments may vary according to the user’s requirements.
REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW Control panel 1. ON/OFF button (main power) Press the button to turn the refrigerator ON or OFF. 2. AUTO/GAS mode selector button Press the button to turn the AUTO mode ON or OFF. 1 2 3 3. TEMP. SET button The thermostat has 5 settings where 1 indicates the warmest and 5 the coldest temperature setting. Press the button repeatedly until the desired setting, e.g. 3, is shown in the LED display. This value is shown for about 5 seconds and then the temperature is displayed once again.
REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW models with the automatic door locking system 3. Verify that a small spacing has been created between the cabinet and the doors and that the doors have not been closed completely. If so, unlock the latch and close the doors again. 4. In order to open the doors again the travel latch must be unlocked. Push to close the doors completely and then, slide the shutter to the left to unlock the latch.
REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW Absorption cooling system In an absorption refrigerator system, ammonia is liquefied in the finned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator. The liquid ammonia then flows into the evaporator (inside the freezer section) and is exposed to a circulating flow of hydrogen gas, which causes the ammonia to evaporate, creating a cold condition in the freezer.
operating instructions turning on the refrigerator ! 6 operating the Ice maker rm1350im, rm1350mim, rm1350wim & RM1350WID Before the ice maker can operate, make sure that: • The refrigerator is connected to 120 V AC . • The water valve supplying the refrigerator is turned on. • The ice level bail arm is in its fully down position. warning FIRE HAZARD.
operating instructions Water dispenser Adjusting the size of cubes RM1350WIM & RM1350wid To dispense water, follow these steps: If the ice maker was cleaned and drained, no ice cubes will be dumped into the bin during the first cycle. The first few cycles may have small cubes due to air trapped in the water lines. The first container of ice cubes should be dumped if the water system has been winterized or not used for several weeks.
storage compartments ! 6 Shelves warning EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette lighter fuel, gasoline, ether or the like. Failure to heed this warning could cause an explosion resulting in death or severe personal injury. Shelf guards To prevent food product containers from shifting, two sliding retainer bars are mounted on the shelves. These can be employed to separate the shelf into smaller sections which will hold the contents in place.
storage compartments A general description of how to remove and replace the shelves. The number of shelves and positions may vary between refrigerator models.
product care Cleaning Defrosting 1. Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power ON/OFF button (OFF position). Always keep the refrigerator clean. Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. Use lukewarm weak soda solution to clean the interior liner of the refrigerator. Use warm water only to clean the finned evaporator, gasket, ice tray and shelves. 2. Empty the refrigerator. 3.
maintenance & service Draining the ice maker 4. Drain water from the supply line. 5. Remove the plastic nut and water line from outlet side of the water solenoid valve. 6. Drain water from the line. 7. Connect compressed air onto the inlet fitting of the water solenoid valve. 8. Apply AC power to the solenoid valve by forcing the ice maker mold assembly through several harvest cycles. 9. Remove the plastic cover from the mold assembly. The bail arm must be in the down (“ON”) position. 10.
maintenance & service Draining the water dispenser RM1350WIM If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (including the water tank and the water valve). To drain the water dispenser, follow these steps: 1. Open the door. Remove the upper shelf and the drip tray. 2. Place a bucket on the shelf. 3. Unscrew the nut by hand.
maintenance & service periodic maintenance Checking the connections LP gas is a flammable gas which has the potential to create a hazard. Do not smoke or create sparks when working on or near the LP gas system. ! 6 warning EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Failure to heed this warning could cause an explosion resulting in death or severe personal injury. To check the connections for leaks, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the LP gas supply is turned on. 2.
troubleshooting If you run into a problem, refer to the troubleshooting table below. Symptom Check/Remedial action The refrigerator has stopped cooling. • Immediately turn the refrigerator off and see a Dometic dealer. Refrigerator or freezer is not cold enough • Check the thermostat and adjust if necessary. • Is there a power failure? • Is the refrigerator level? (Because of its operation it is important to keep an absorption refrigerator level.
troubleshooting Error codes For information about error codes, refer to the following table. The codes are displayed flashing (alternating between temperature and message). Error code Information E0 No communication between display and power modules. The temperature setting will be maintained at the mid positions. The power module will continually attempt to reestablish operation of the display module.
appendix A - spare parts The following table displays commonly used parts which should be available from your Dometic Service Center.
appendix B - consumer support Dometic website www.dometicusa.com Please visit the website for information and news about Dometic products. You can obtain information about how to get in contact, learn about product care, download manuals, leaflets and warranties. Service and spare parts For service, please contact the Service Center Assistance, see the front page of this manual - or - visit the Dometic website to find the location of the nearest Dometic Service Center.
appendix C - Dometic warranty & maintenance schedule important! Valuable Dometic Refrigerator Warranty & Maintenance Schedule Congratulations, and Thank You for purchasing the industry’s best built and best backed RV Refrigerator. Enclosed you will find important warranty and maintenance information on Dometic’s exclusive three (3) year warranty. Please take a few moments and familiarize yourself with the program.
Limited three-year warranty dometic refrigerators THE SELLER NAMED BELOW MAKES THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE DOMETIC PRODUCT: 1. This warranty is made only to the first purchaser (herein after referred to as the “Original Purchaser”) who acquires the product for his own use and is installed and operated within the continental United States and Canada. 2.
refrigerator owner maintenance yearly record #USTOMER .AME !DDRESS #ITY 0HONE -ODEL .O 3ERIAL .O 3TATE $ATE OF 0URCHASE :IP #ODE 3%#/.
appendix d - rearview equipment RM1350M RM1350IM, RM1350MIM & RM1350WIM * *Valid for refrigerators equipped with the automatic door locking system.
appendix d - rearview equipment RM1350WID Water hose Icemaker Heating cable Drain water hose Flexible cord Ice dispenser Heaters Water hose Water dispenser door Protection plate Flexible cord Refrigerator Electrical grounding instructions Heating cable Water valve LP−gas connection Thermostat Terminal block, 12V DC Alternator signal wire - 35 -
Appendix e - wiring diagram RM1350M 385 12 92 2 E TEST POINT B P1−1 P1−4 P1−2 P1−5 P1−6 P1−3 9 P2−1 P2−2 K P3−4 P3−3 P3−2 P3−1 1 3 1 10 3 M 1 10 4 + − 5A J10 U J 4 8 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 H 1 J9 J7 J6 J12 J11 9 3 N C° J4 3A L J3 1 J1 3 J8 9 D 3 9 G J5 C 10 10 FAN 3 F 4 CIRCUIT BOARD POWER FAN J2 A GREEN ORANGE BLUE RED BROWN BLACK 1 3 3 1 3 1 RELAY 85 30 87 9 U 12V DC 4A 3 1 U R P 1 1 + 86 T 3 O V D+ B 120 VAC D HEATER 120V AC
Appendix e - wiring diagram RM1350IM 385 13 06 A GREEN ORANGE BLUE RED BROWN BLACK B K P1−1 P1−4 P1−2 P1−5 P1−6 P1−3 P3−4 P3−3 P3−2 P3−1 9 1 3 1 10 3 M 1 + − RELAY 85 87 9 3 1 12V DC 4A O C° Z V C D F ICEMAKER G H J K 5 L M Z N 120 VAC O P IN OPERATION THE ICEMAKER WILL ADD 1.
Appendix e - wiring diagram RM1350wiD 385 13 86 1 A GREEN ORANGE BLUE RED BROWN BLACK B P1−1 P1−4 P1−2 P1−5 P1−6 P1−3 K P3−4 P3−3 P3−2 P3−1 9 1 3 1 10 3 M 1 RELAY 1 87 3 1 9 5A Y S R + 1 12V DC 4A C 9 9 X D U4 U3 E F V 3 1 G U1−1 U1−2 H J7−1 J7−2 I J K L M 5A N O P J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 CONTROL MODULE WATER & ICE Q R 4 S 9 T U V 9 X 1 5 Q Y Z 9 5 1 ICEMAKER 5 Z J L N A C° 9 2 1 120 VAC B J8−1 J8−3 J8−2 J8−4 1 2 3 D+ I W2 120VAC U 3 2 W
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