Dometic RM3862 operating instructions HOW to USE the Refrigerator

HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR

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 odor or those that absorb odors 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 aluminum liner. Frozen vegetables, may be stored in any part of the compartment.

This compartment is not designed for deep or quick freez- ing of food. Meat or fish, whether raw or prepared, can be stored in the frozen food storage compartment pro- vided 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 aluminum foil.

Ice cubes can be made in the freezer compartment. For faster ice making, the trays should be placed in direct contact with the bottom of the freezer compartment. Ice will be made more rapidly if the thermostat is set at its highest position.

It is a good idea to do this a few hours before the antici- pated need for ice, but be sure to move back to normal setting, usually about mid setting when the ice is formed. Food in the lower compartment may be frozen if the set- ting is left on “COLDEST” position.

Refrigerator volume.

Total refrigerated volume is 8 cu.ft. for the model RM 3862.

DEFROSTING

Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power ON/OFF button to the UP (OFF) position.

Empty the refrigerator, leaving the drip tray under the finned evaporator, and the cabinet and freezer doors open.

Defrosting time can be reduced by filling the ice trays with hot water and placing them in the freezer compart- ment.

! CAUTION

DO NOT use a hot air blower. Permanent damage could result from warping the metal or plastic parts. DO NOT use a knife or an ice pick, or other sharp tools to remove frost from the freezer compartment. They can create a leak in the ammonia system.

When all the frost has melted, dry the interior of the re- frigerator with a clean cloth. Replace all food and set the thermostat to the COLDEST temperature setting for a few hours. Then reset the thermostat to the desired set- ting, usually at mid setting.

CLEANING

Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. To clean the interior liner of the re- frigerator, 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 always keep the refrigerator clean.

SHUT OFF- (STORAGE PROCEDURE)

Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power ON/ OFF button to the UP (OFF) position.

If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a period of weeks, it should be emptied, defrosted, cleaned and the doors left ajar. The ice trays should also be dried and kept outside the cabinet.

! WARNING

DO NOT store explosive substances in the refrig- erator, such as cigarette lighter gas, gasoline, ether or the like.

NOTE: Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protec- tion (less than 2 weight % of the coolant).

CLIMATE CONTROL

During the summer months of high temperatures and humidity, the metal frame between the freezer and fresh food compartments may have water droplets forming. The number of water droplets will increase if the vehicle isn’t air conditioned during these months.

This refrigerator comes standard with a 12 volt (DC) climate control that will evaporate the water droplets when they form.

To turn on the climate control, press the CLC-button (4) on the display panel, the indicator lamp (F) will illumi- nate. (See FIG. 2 or display panel, section OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS).

The climate control can be left on continuously or only used when temperatures require it.

NOTE: The climate control will draw 12 volt DC power continuously when in the ON position. It should be turned OFF when a charging source is not available.

LOW AMBIENT CONTROL

All RV absorption refrigerators, while similar, operate a little differently than your home refrigerator. Dometic designers and engineers have equipped your refrigera- tor with an exclusive feature that allows for trouble-free operation in low ambient temperature (like below 50°F) for extended periods of time. Simply press the LAC-but- ton (5) on the display panel, the indicator lamp (G) will illuminate (see FIG. 2 or display panel, section OPER- ATING INSTRUCTIONS). Once the outdoor tempera- ture is above 50°F, the low ambient switch should be turned off.

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