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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION
RM2354
Contents:
Page
Installation 4
Operating Instructions 8
Maintenance & Service 12
Pour votre sécurité
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz:
If you smell gas:
1. Ouvrez les fenêtres.
1. Open windows.
2. Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur.
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Éteignez toute flamme nue.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Avertissez immédiatement votre fournis-
4. Immediately call y
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Heaters Reigniter Flue baffle Relay Drain water hose Power module cover Protection cover Screw for protection cover Burner jet 12 V DC Manual gas shutoff valve Terminal block FIG. 1 Flexible cord Inlet fitting Refrigerator control panel AC E ON DC AUTO COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST 3 12 4 OFF AC GAS CHECK B F C Travel latch LEGEND 3-WAY AMES Model 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2. DC Mode Selector Button 3. AUTO/GAS Mode Selector Button 4. Temperature Selector Button A. DC Mode Indicator Lamp B. AC Mode I
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The lower side vent is fitted with a panel, which provides INSTALLATION an adequate access opening for ready serviceability of the burner and control manifold of the refrigerator. This GENERAL INSTRUCTION should be centered on the back of the refrigerator. This appliance is designed for storage of foods and storage of frozen foods and making ice. CERTIFIED INSTALLATION Certified installations require one roof vent and one lower This appliance is certified under the latest edition of side vent or
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VENTILATION HEIGHTS G Refer to FIG. 3a, 3b and 4. Refrigerator Minimum ventilation heights in inches and mm. KK model installation with Installation with roof RM2354 upper and lower vent and lower side side vent vent inch 34 31 mm 864 787 L CLEARANCES Minimum clearances in inches to combustible materials are: G: Top 0 K: Side 0 L: Bottom 0 M: Rear 1 N: See NOTE: “N” below. N N NOTE: Clearance “M” is between the rearmost part of M M the refrigerator and the wall behind the refrigerator. NOTE: Ven
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Failure to follow the sequence in securing refrigerator in INSTALLING REFRIGERATOR IN enclosure can cause leakage between the frame and ENCLOSURE cabinet. When installing the refrigerator, the installer must block NOTE: DO NOT install the appliance directly on the space between the storage cabinet and the top of carpeting. Carpeting must be removed or the refrigerator, otherwise heat will become trapped in protected by a metal or wood panel beneath this space, making the top of the refrigerator
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TESTING LP GAS SAFETY SHUTOFF 12 Volts DC Connection The gas safety shutoff must be tested after the re- This refrigerator model require a continuous 12 volt DC frigerator is connected to the LP gas supply. supply to maintain the automatic energy system. The connection is made to the positive (+) and negative To test the gas safety shutoff, proceed as follows: (-) terminals of the terminal block on back of the refrig- 1. Start the refrigerator and switch to GAS mode. erator. (See FIG. 1). Correc
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CHANGING DOOR SWING TO OPPOSITE OPERATING SIDE INSTRUCTIONS A special Hinge Kit must be used to change door swing. For further information please contact The Dometic Cor- IMPORTANCE OF LEVELING A poration listed on the front page. REFRIGERATOR In an absorption refrigerator system, ammonia is lique- INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE fied in the finned condenser coil at the top rear of the DOOR PANEL refrigerator. The liquid ammonia then flows into the The refrigerator is normally delivered without do
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Refrigerator control panel A D E ON DC AUTO COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST 1 2 3 4 OFF AC GAS CHECK B C F START UP INSTRUCTIONS DC MODE A. A continuous 12 volt DC supply must be available for 1. Press the DC mode indicator button (2) to turn ON the electronic control to function. the DC lamp (A). B. Press the main power ON/OFF button (1) to the 2. Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button (4) DOWN position. until the lamp at the desired position is illuminated. C. Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button (4) T
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Refrigerator control panel A D E ON DC AUTO COLD 1 2 3 4 5 COLDEST 1 2 3 4 OFF AC GAS CHECK B C F DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES DC MODE When operating in the DC mode the DC mode indicator AUTO MODE lamp (A) will be illuminated. All other mode lamps will be When operating in the AUTO mode, the AUTO mode off. The DC mode overrides all other operating modes. indicator lamp (D) will illuminate. If one of the other operating modes is desired, the DC The control system will automatically select betwe
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When all the frost has melted, dry the interior of the re- HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR frigerator with a clean cloth. Replace all food and set the thermostat to the COLDEST temperature setting for a FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT few hours. Then reset the thermostat to the desired set- The food storage compartment is completely closed and ting, usually at mid setting. unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the required low temperature for food storage. Consequently, foods having a strong odor or
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Cap the gas supply line, loosen the screws anchoring MAINTENANCE & SERVICE the refrigerator to the enclosure and slide the refrigera- The user should be aware of service that must be tor out of the compartment. done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator When replacing the refrigerator make sure that the seal- operating properly. The service should only be per- ing strips are properly positioned. formed by a qualified technician who is familiar with Replacement is the reverse of removal.
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C. Check the AMES control system by connecting/dis- Clear blue color connecting 120 volt AC power, start/stop the engine, of flame etc. Compare the operation with the operation de- scribed in section Operating Instructions. D. The LP gas pressure should be checked and the main FIG. 10 regulator readjusted if pressure is incorrect. The cor- rect operating pressure is 11 inches of water column. The correct place to take the LP gas pressure is at the test port just ahead of the burner jet. (See FIG
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F. Improperly set thermostat. SPARE PARTS See section Operating Instructions, part Start Up Instructions. The following list is a list of commonly used parts, which G. Burner dirty. should be available, if required, from your Dometic Ser- Clean. (See section Maintenance & Service, Item 3. vice Center. Periodic Maintenance, Paragraph E. Item 1-14). H. LP gas pressure low at burner. Part No. Description Set main regulator so pressure does not drop below 11 inches of water column at pressure test p
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Removing and replacing of shelves (General) The number of shelves and position may vary between refrigerator models. Put a screwdriver into the slot of the shelf lock. Insert the ends of the wire shelf on the left-hand Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise. side at the desired position. Remove the shelf locks from the wire shelf. Slide the wire shelf to the left. Slide the shelf into the holes on the right-hand The right-hand side of the shelf will come loose. side. Lower the right-hand side of
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