MANUAL CARAVAN RM 4212 RM 4213 Deutsch English Français Italiano Español Seite page page pagina pagina 1 7 14 20 26 Svenska Dansk Norsk Nederlands Suomi sida side side pag. sivu 32 38 44 50 56 821 2649-01 Typ C 40/ 110 DES/TB 07/97 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATORS INTRODUCTION We are pleased that you have chosen this refrigerator and hope you will derive much satisfaction from using it, but first a few well-meant words of advice: It is important to read through these instructions carefully before using the refrigerator. To ensure good refrigeration and economical operation, the refrigerator must be installed and used as described in these instructions. The refrigerator is designed for building-in to leisure vehicles such as caravans or motorhomes. The appliance is certified according to the EU-Gas-Directive 90/396/EEC. CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 WINTER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE. . . . . . . . . . . 8 TRAVEL CATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FOOD STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ICE-MAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DEFROSTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR . . . . . . . . . 9 IF THE `FRIDGE FAILS TO WORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SOME USEFUL HINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 REPOSITIONING THE HINGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TRANSIT DAMAGE Inspect the refrigerator for damage. Transit damage must be reported to whoever is responsible for delivery not later than seven days after the refrigerator was delivered. DATA PLATE Check the data plate, inside the refrigerator, to ensure that you have received the right model. The right gas pressure is 30 mbar. The right voltage is 230 volts. The data plate contains e. g. the following details: Model designation RM ......................... Product number ................................. Serial number ................................. DOOR PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 BUILDING-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Since these details will be needed if you have to contact service personnel, it is a good idea to make a note of them here. VENTILATION OF THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LP GAS CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MOUNTING OF FRONT FRAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS The refrigerator can be run on either 230 V, 12 V or LP gas. Changing between these modes of operation is carried out by means of the controls of the control panel shown in fig 3. Two rocker switches are used to select the electric power supply, one for 230 V (B) and one for 12 V (A). Refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat (C) when the unit runs on 230 V. The gas supply is turned on/off by means of the knob (D). When lighting the gas, one must press in the knob as explained further on. Refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat (E) when the refrigerator runs on LP gas. Please note that the thermostat has no ``off'' position. In model RM 4213, the gas flame is electronically lit, monitored and relit if necessary. For this the toggle switch (F) should be ``on'' during gas operation. An indicator lamp in the switch flashes when the automatic igniter attempts to light the burner. Otherwise this lamp is off. In model RM 4212 a manual piezo-eletric igniter is used. When the button (G) is pressed, sparks are generated at the burner. Inside the refrigerator at bottom left is a sight glass for the burner. A blue light can be seen through it when the flame is alight. (RM 4212) 8. Keep the (D) button pressed for a further 10 to 15 sec. to active the flame failure device, then release it. If you have Model RM 4212 proceed as follows: 3. Turn on the gas supply by pressing the (D) knob and turning it to the position 4. Set the thermostat knob (E) to the highest setting. 5. Keeping the flame failure device buttom (D) pressed, operate the igniter (G) until the flame lights. 6. Keep the (D) buttom pressed for a further 10 to 15 seconds then release it. The flame can be observed in a wiewing glass inside the refrigerator at the bottom left (RM4212). To terminate gas operation, turn knob (D) to ``q'' and (when applicable) set switch (F) to ``0''. 230 V Operation q Turn off gas or 12 V operation when applicable. q Turn the knob (C) of the thermostat to its highest (coldest) position. q Set switch (B) to position I. The switch will light up green when the power supply is connected. 12 V Operation Only operate your refrigerator on 12 V when the engine of the vehicle is running - otherwise your battery will soon be discharged. q If applicable, turn off the gas operation. q Set the 12 V rocker switch (A) to I. The switch will light up red when the power supply is connected. STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR The position numbers refer to fig. 3. Caution! Only use one source of energy at a time WINTER OPERATION Please check that the ventilation grilles or the flue outlet are not blocked by snow, leaves etc. ELECTROLUX ventilation grilles A 1620 (fig 2), can be fitted with winter covers, model WA 120, to protect the cooling unit against cold air. The covers may be fitted when the outside temperature is below approx. 10°C and should be fitted when the temperature is below the freezing point. We suggest that you fit the winter covers also in the case that the vehicle is laid up during the winter months. LP Gas operation After initial installation, servicing, or changing gas cylinders etc., the gas pipes may contain some air which should be allowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or other appliances. This will ensure that the flame lights immediately. To start gas operation: 1. Open the shut-off valve of the gas bottle (check that there is enough gas). Open any on-board shut-off valve. 2. Check that the switches for mains and 12 V operation are off. If you have Model RM 4213 proceed as follows: 3. Turn on the gas supply by pressing the (D) knob and turning it to the position 4. Set the thermostat knob (E) to the highest setting. 5. Depress switch (F). A light in the switch should now start to flash, indicating that sparks are being generated at the burner. 6. Press the (D) button. This opens the flame failure device and allows gas to flow to the burner. 7. When the flame lights, the sparking stops automatically and the switch stops flashing. REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE The position number refers to fig. 3. It will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach normal operating temperature. So we suggest you start it well in advance of a trip and if possible store it with precooled foodstuffs. On 230 V operation the refrigerator is controlled by a thermostat and the thermostat knob (C) should be set at 3-5. If a lower (colder) temperature is desired, set the thermostat to a higher figure. On 12 V operation the refrigerator works continuously. On LP gas operation the refrigerator temperature is regulated by the gas thermostat (E), which should be set at 3-5. If a lower (colder) temperature is desired, set the thermostat to a higher figure. 8 TRAVEL CATCH Make sure that the travel catch is engaged when the caravan is on the move, (fig 1). The travel catch at the top of the door can be set in two different positions. In one position the door is held tightly shut. In the other position the door is secured ajar so that the refrigerator can be aired when not in use. 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 again, 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. 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 which might give off flammable gases. The 2-star (**) 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 storage 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. TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time: 1. Set any switches to 0. 2. Set the gas valve (D) to q. 3. Shut off any on-board valve in the gas line to the refrigerator. 4. Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as described earlier. Leave the doors of the refrigerator and the frozen food compartment ajar. Use the travel catch to hold in this position. 5. When the vehicle is laid up for a long period of time (e.g. during the winter months), we suggest fitting the winter covers WA 120, fig. 2, onto the vent grills. 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. To speed up the ice making, one can spill one or two spoonfuls of water on the freezer shelf to improve the contact to the ice tray. If you have more than one ice tray it is a good idea to make ice in advance and save the frozen trays in the frozen food compartment. IF THE `FRIDGE 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: q That the gas bottle is not empty. q That all LP-gas valves are open. 5. If the refrigerator fails to work on 12 V, check: q That the 12 V supply is connected to the refrigerator. q That the fuse on the 12 V supply is intact. q That the 12 V switch is on. 6. If the refrigerator fails to work on 230 V, check: q That the 230 V supply is connected to the refrigerator. q That the fuse is intact. If the refrigerator is not cold enough it may be because: 1. The ventilation is inadequate owing to reduced area of the ventilation passages (partial blockage of grilles from wire mesh etc). 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 perfor-mance. Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when it gets about 3 mm thick, defrost the refrigerator. To defrost the `fridge, turn it off and remove the ice tray and all food items. Warning: normally the temperature of items of fozen foods would rise unduly during defrosting and so they should be consumed within 24 h 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. The 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 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. 9 2. The evaporator is frosted up. 3. The temperature control setting is incorrect. 4. The gas pressure is incorrect - check the pressure regulator at the gas con ...