Dometic RGE 300 Manual página 33

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLS
FIG. 1
The refrigerator can be run on either 240 V or LP gas. Chang-
ing between these modes of operation is carried out by means
of control buttons positioned as shown in fig. 1.
The energy selector (A) can be set at either I (= 240 V),
(= LP gas) or 0.
The refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat (B).
Please note that the thermostat has no "off" position.
The refrigerator is fitted with a safety device that automatically
shuts off the supply of gas if the flame goes out. The safety
device can be opened manually by pressing the button (C).
The piezoelectric igniter discharges sparks over the burner
when the button (D) is pressed.
In the flame viewer (E) you can see a blue light when the gas
flame is lit.
STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR
The position numbers refer to fig. 1.
LP Gas operation
After initial installation, servicing, or changing gas cylinders
etc., the gas pipes may contain some air, which should be al-
lowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or other
appliances. This will ensure that the flame lights immediately.
1. Make sure that all valves between the gas container and the
refrigerator are open.
2. Turn the energy selector (A) to position
3. Push the button (C) in until it reaches the bottom - and hold,
push the button (D) for the piezo igniter several times to
light the burner.
4. Check the flame indicator (E) to see if the flame is lit.
5. Keep the button (C) pressed for a further 10-15 seconds.
6. Release the button (C) and check that the flame is alight.
To terminate gas operation, turn knob (A) to 0.
240 V Operation
Set the energy selector (A) to position I .
REGULATING THE TEmPERATURE
The position number refers to fig. 1.It will take several hours
for the refrigerator to reach normal operating temperature.
A thermostat controls the temperature of the main compart-
ment of the refrigerator. The thermostat knob (B) should be set
at 3-5. If a lower (colder) temperature is desired set the thermo-
stat to a higher figure.
FOOD STORAGE
Always keep food in closed containers. Never put hot food in
the refrigerator; allow it to cool first.
Never keep items in the refrigerator that might give off
flammable gases .
The frozen food compartment is intended for the storage of
frozen food and for making ice. It is not suitable for freezing
items of food.
Never put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the frozen food stor-
age compartment as they may burst when freezing. Also don't
give children ice-lollies straight from the frozen food as they
could cause frost burns.
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 packets.
ICE-mAKING
Fill the ice tray just below the brim with drinking water and
place it on the freezer shelf. It is possible to make ice faster by
turning the control 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.
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 tray and all food
items. Warning: normally the temperature of items of frozen
foods would rise unduly during defrosting so they should be
consumed within 24h or discarded. 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 collector channel to a receptacle at
the rear of the refrigerator where it evaporates. Defrost water
in the freezer compartment should be mopped up with a cloth.
When all 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.
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