Dometic RM2453 manual Storage compartments, Product care

operating instructions

Storage compartments

! WARNING

Do not store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette lighter gas, gasoline, ether or the like.

Food storage compartment

The food storage compartment is completely closed and unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the required low temperature for food storage. Consequently, foods having

a strong odour or those that absorb odours easily should be covered. Vegetables, salads etc. should be covered to retain their crispness. The coldest positions in the refrigerator are under the cooling fins and at the bottom of the refrigerator.

The warmer areas are on the upper door shelves. This should be considered when placing different types of food in the refrigerator.

Frozen food storage compartment

Quick frozen soft fruits and ice cream should be placed in the coldest part of the compartment, which is at the bottom of the aluminium liner. Frozen vegetables, may be stored in any part of the compartment. This compartment is not designed for deep or quickfreezing of food. Meat or fish, whether raw or prepared, can be stored in the frozen food storage com- partment provided they are precooled first in the refrigerator. They can be stored about three times longer in the frozen food compartment as compared to the fresh food compart- ment. To prevent food from drying out, keep it in covered dishes, containers, plastic bags or wrapped in aluminium foil.

Ice cubes can be made in the freezer compartment. For faster ice making, the tray should be placed in direct contact with the bottom of the freezer compartment. Ice making is acceler- ated if the thermostat knob B is turned to the “MAX” setting. It is a good idea to do this a few hours before the anticipated need for ice, but be sure to turn the thermostat back to normal setting, usually about mid-setting when the ice is formed. Food in the lower compartment may be frozen if the setting is left on “MAX” position.

Product care

Defrosting

1.Shut off the refrigerator by turning the knob A to “OFF”.

2.Empty the refrigerator, leaving the drip tray under the finned evaporator.

3.Leave the cabinet and freezer doors open. Filling the ice tray with hot water and placing it on the freezer shelf can reduce defrosting time.

Defrost water

Defrost water runs from the drip tray to a recepta- cle at the rear of the refrigerator where it normally evaporates. With a lot of defrost water as a result of heavy frosts build up on the cooling fins, move the plastic drain tube into a water tight bucket or container, (access through louvered service panel on the outside of the vehicle).

4.When all frost has melted, wipe up the excess moisture and empty the accumulated water from the bucket.

5.Replace the drain tube to its original position.

6.Dry the interior of the refrigerator with a clean cloth.

7.Replace all food and set the thermostat to “MAX” for a few hours, then reset the thermostat to its normal position.

CAUTION

Do not use:

•A knife or an ice pick, or other sharp tools to remove frost from the freezer shelves. It can create a leak in the ammonia system.

•A hot air blower. Permanent damage could result from warping the metal or plastic parts.

Cleaning the refrigerator

Always keep the refrigerator clean. Cleaning the refrigera- tor is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. To clean the interior liner of the refrigerator, use lukewarm weak soda solution. Use only warm water to clean the finned evaporator, gasket, ice tray and shelves.

Never use strong chemicals or abrasives to clean these parts, as the protective surfaces will be damaged.

It is important to keep the area at the back of the refrigerator clean. Check the lower vent, upper vent and area between these openings for any obstructions such as bird/insect nests, spider webs, etc. Clean the coils on the back of the refrigera- tor. Use a soft bristled brush to dust off the coils. Keep the refrigerator area free from combustible material, gasoline and other flammable vapours or liquids.

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