DOMETIC RM4601
Owner's Manual

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.

The cooling unit behind the refrigerator should be cleaned with a brush from time to time, but make sure that the refrigerator is switched off when doing this.

ICE MAKING
It is practical to make ice during the night - then the refrigerator is less demanded and the cooling unit has more reserves. Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drinking water and place it on the freezer shelf. It is possible to make ice faster by turning the thermostat knob temporarily to its highest value but do not forget to turn it back to its regular setting afterwards as the refrigerator might otherwise become too cold.

TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR
If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time: 1. Set the switch (A), fig. 1, to �OFF�. 2. Shut off any on-board valve in the gas line to the refrigerator. 3. Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as described earlier. Leave the doors of the refrigerator and frozen food compartment ajar.

DEFROSTING
Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating surfaces. It 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. To defrost the refrigerator, turn it off and remove the ice trays and the food item, leave the cabinet and freezer doors open. Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of heating appliance, as this might damage the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator. Neither should any sharp objects be used to scrape off the ice. Defrost water runs from a drip tray to a receptacle at the rear of the refrigerator where it normally evaporates. Heavy frosts build up on the freezer plate and the cooling fins, and a lot of defrost water: Move the plastic drain tube in to a watertight bucket or container. (Access 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 refrigerator dry and restart it. Place the food items back inside but wait until the refrigerator is cold before making ice cubes.

IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS TO WORK
Check the following points before calling a service technician: 1. That the �STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR� instructions have been followed. 2. The refrigerator is level. 3. If it is possible to start the refrigerator on any of the connected sources of energy. 4. If the refrigerator fails to work on gas, check: � That the gas bottle is not empty.

� That all LP-gas valves are open.
5. If the refrigerator fails to work on 12 V, check: � That the 12 V supply is connected to the refrigerator.

� That the fuse on the 12 V supply is intact. � That the battery is not run down.
6. If the refrigerator fails to work on 230-240 V, check:

� That the 230-240 V supply is connected to the
refrigerator.

� That the fuse is intact.
If the refrigerator is not cooling sufficiently, the reason may be: 1. Inadequate ventilation of the cooling unit due to the intake and/or exhaust air vents being partly or completely blocked. 2. The evaporator is frosted up. 3. The thermostat setting is incorrect. 4. Gas pressure is incorrect - please check the pressure regulator on the gas container. 5. The refrigerator is not level. 6. Too much food is loaded at one time. 7. The door is not properly closed or the magnetic sealing strip is defective. If the refrigerator still does not work properly, call a service technician. WARNING! The sealed cooling system must not be opened, since it contains corroding chemicals under high pressure. 5

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly to keep it fresh and hygienic. Soak a cloth in a solution consisting of a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to half a litre of warm water. Wring out the cloth and use it to clean the interior of the refrigerator and its fittings. Never use detergents, scouring powder, strongly scented products or wax polish to clean the interior of the refrigerator as they may damage the surfaces and leave a strong odour. The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean now and then, using a damp cloth and a small quantity of detergent. But not the door gasket, which should only be cleaned with soap and water and then thoroughly dried.