Refrigerator Operation; Cleaning; Maintenance - Dometic RM 8501 Consignes D'utilisation

4.0 Refrigerator operation

The refrigerator is equipped to operate on
three power modes:
Mains voltage (120V AC)
Direct-current voltage (12V DC)
Gas (liquid gas propane/butane)
Select the desired power mode by the energy
selector switch (battery igniter type models)
or the MODE button (MES, AES). Appliances
with automatic energy selection (AES) are
additionally provided with "automatic mode"
function. The AES system automatically
selects the best energy source for each parti-
cular situation.
4.1

Cleaning

Before starting up the refrigerator, it is recom-
mended that you clean it inside and repeat this
at regular intervals.
Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a mild
detergent. Then wipe out the appliance with
clean water and dry thoroughly.
Fig. 5
To avoid material alterations, 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.
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Refrigerator operation
4.2

Maintenance

It is recommended that the gas burner be
inspected and cleaned as necessary at
least once a year. When using liquefied
petroleum gas (tank or refill cylinders) the
maintenance interval is reduced. Keep the
evidence of maintenance work carried out on
your refrigerator.
Work on gas and electrical equipment
shall be carried out by qualified personnel
only. It is recommended to have it done by
an authorised customer services depart-
ment.
The gas burner must be inspected and
cleaned as necessary at least once a year.
When using liquefied petroleum gas (tank
or refill cylinders) the maintenance interval
is reduced to half-yearly or quarterly.
Keep the evidence of maintenance work car-
ried out on your refrigerator..
We recommend maintenance following an exten-
ded shutdown of the vehicle. Please contact our
customer services.
NOTE: Avoid spraying water through the vent
grilles when washing the RV.
It is important to keep the refrigerator vent
area free from combustible material, gasoline
and other flammable vapors or liquids.
Check all connections in the LP gas system
(at the back of the refrigerator) for gas leaks.
The LP gas supply must be turned on. Apply
a noncorrosive bubble solution to all LP gas
connections. The appearance of bubbles
indicates a leak and should be repaired
immediately by a qualified serviceman
who is familiar with LP gas systems and
refrigerators.