Dometic RM 2455 Switching Between Energy Sources, Regulating the Temperature, Travel Catch

SWITCHING BETWEEN ENERGY SOURCES

When switching from one energy source to another, there are some delays implemented in the AES system. The 15 min. delay between switching off the engine and starting gas mode is intended to delay the starting of gas mode e.g. when stopping at a filling station.

WARNING! It is not allowed to have a naked flame at a gas filling station. If you are not sure, that your stop is shorter than 15 min., you are advised to set the ON/OFF switch (1) to “OFF”, when stopping at a filling station.

REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE

The position number refers to Fig.1.

It will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach normal operating temperature. So we suggest you start it well in advance of a trip and if possible store it with precooled food- stuffs.

The temperature of the refrigerator main compartment is set for all three sources of energy, by means of the Temperature selector button (3). After turning on the refrigerator the system automatically chooses the mid-position. With some experience you will soon find a suitable setting, bigger circles indicate lower temperatures. This normally does not need resetting because the same thermostat controls the main compartment temperature for any of the three sources of energy.

TRAVEL CATCH

Make sure that the travel catch is engaged when the motor- home is on the move.

USING THE REFRIGERATOR

WARNING! DO NOT store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette lighter gas, gasoline, ether or the like.

FOOD STORAGE

Always keep food in closed containers. Never put hot food in the refrigerator; allow it to cool first.

The frozen food compartment is intended for the storage of fro- zen food and for making ice. Most kinds of frozen food can be stored in the frozen food compartment for about a month. This period of time may vary, however, and it is important to follow the instructions on the individual packages.

ICE MAKING

Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drinking water and place them on the bottom of the freezer compartment. Ice will be made more rapidly if the thermostat is set at its highest posi- tion (biggest circle), but be sure to move the thermostat back to normal setting when the ice is formed; the refrigerator might otherwise become too cold.

DEFROSTING

Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating surfaces. Each time the door is opened some of the cold air in the refrig- erator spills out and is replaced by warm moist room air. As this air is cooled, the moisture is deposited onto the evapora- tor coils or other cold surfaces inside the refrigerator and can cause frost build-up. It is important that you do not leave the unit’s door open any longer than necessary. This will reduce frost formation and increase the efficiency of your refrigerator. The frost must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts as an insulator and adversely affects refrigerator performance. Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when it gets about 3 mm thick, defrost the refrigerator.

Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind

of heating appliance, as this might damage the plastic z surfaces of the refrigerator. Neither should any sharp objects be used to scrape off the ice.

	To defrost the refrigerator, follow these steps:
	1.	Turn off the refrigerator. (Press the ON/OFF
		button (1) to ”OFF”.)
	2.	Empty the refrigerator. (Remove ice trays
		and food.)
RM 2355	3.	Leave the drip tray under the finned evapo-
		rator.
RM 2455	4.	Leave the cabinet and freezer door open.
RM 2555	Defrost water runs from the drip tray through
	a plastic drain water hose to the outside of the
	vehicle. When all the frost has melted - dry the
	interior of the refrigerator with a clean cloth and
	replace ice trays and food. Set the thermostat to
	the coldest position for a few hours. Then, reset
	the thermostat to the desired setting, usually at
	mid setting.
	To defrost the refrigerator, follow these steps:
	1.	Turn off the refrigerator. (Press the ON/OFF
		button (1) to ”OFF”.)
	2.	Empty the refrigerator. (Remove ice trays
		and food.)
	3.	Leave the cabinet and freezer door open.
	Defrost water runs from a collector channel to a
	receptacle at the rear of the refrigerator where it
RM 4605	normally evaporates. With a lot of defrost water,
	as a result of heavy frost build-up on the freezer
	plate and the cooling fins, move the plastic drain

tube in to a watertight bucket or container. (Ac- cess through the lower ventilation grill on the outside of the vehicle). As the frost melts, the water will flow into the container. Replace the drain tube to its original position after defrosting. Defrost water in the freezer compartment should be mopped up with a cloth.

When the ice has melted - wipe the refrigera- tor dry, restart it and then, place the food items back inside but wait until the refrigerator is cold before making ice cubes.

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