DOMETIC P702 Center Console Refrigerator Instruction Manual

DOMETIC P702 Center Console Refrigerator

INTRODUCTION

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Important notes

Please read these instructions carefully and follow all instructions, guidelines, and warnings included in this product manual in order to ensure that you install, use, and maintain the product properly at all times. These instructions MUST stay with this product.
By using the product, you hereby confirm that you have read all instructions, guidelines, and warnings carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth herein. You agree to use this product only for the intended purpose and application and in accordance with the instructions, guidelines, and warnings as set forth in this product manual as well as in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. A failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings set forth herein may result in an injury to yourself and others, damage to your product or damage to other property in the vicinity. This product manual, including the instructions, guidelines, and warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-todate product information, please visit documents.dometic.com.

Explanation of symbols and safety instructions

This manual has safety information and instructions to help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

Recognize safety information

WARNING! This is a safety alert symbol.
It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Understand signal words

A signal word will identify safety messages and property damage messages, and also will indicate the degree or level of hazard seriousness

WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Used to address practices not related to physical injury.
Note Supplementary information for operating the produ

Supplemental directives

To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, please observe the following directives before proceeding to install and operate this appliance:

• Read and follow all safety information and instructions.
• Read and understand these instructions before installing this product.
• The installation must comply with all applicable local or national code

General safety messages

WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

• Use only Dometic replacement parts and components that are specifically approved for use with the appliance.
• Avoid improper installation, adjustment, alterations, service, or maintenance of the appliance. Service and maintenance must be done by a qualified service person only.
• Do not modify this product in any way. Modification can be extremely hazardous.
• Do not immerse this product in water.
• Do not use this product for any purpose other than as a mobile cooling device.
• Use care when diagnosing and/or adjusting the components on a powered unit.
• Turn off the vehicle’s engine during installation.
• Dispose of properly in accordance with the applicable federal or local regulations.
• Do not drill or puncture the refrigerator assembly or refrigerant tubing. Follow handling instructions c

WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR VEHICLE SAFETY HAZARD

• Park the vehicle in a well-ventilated area during the installation process.
• Ensure the vehicle is in Park with the handbrake engaged at all times during the installation process.
• Follow all vehicle manufacturer safety procedures.

CAUTION! PINCH AND/OR IMPACT HAZARD
Avoid touching the compressor or front fan blades during installation.

NOTICE!

• Do not use a power strip or two-way splitter.
• Do not use power cord adapters other than those provided by the manufacturer.
• Do not fill this product with ice cubes or water. If frost or condensation accumulates inside this product, wipe dry with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.

Intended use

The center console refrigerator (or “refrigerator”) provides vehicle passengers with easy access to refrigerated items from within the comfort of the vehicle cabin. The refrigerator is designed to fit within the existing console footprint and to provide an automatically controlled cooling environment for packaged items. This refrigerator is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with these instructions.
This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation and operation of the refrigerator. Poor installation and/or improper operating or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possible failure. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product resulting from:

• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess voltage
• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this manual

Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specific

General information

This section provides information on the included parts, installation tools and materials, component locations, of the refrigerator.

Note The images used in this document are for reference purposes only.
Components and component locations may vary according to specific product models. Measurements may vary ± 0.4 in (10.0 mm).

Tools and materials

Dometic recommends that the following tools and materials be used while installing the appliance.

Recommended tools

Recommended tools

Drill| Panel removal tool
2.5 in (63.5 mm) hole saw drill bit| #2 Phillips screwdriver
1-1/8 in (29 mm) hole saw drill bit| Removable tape
7 mm socket wrench| T20 Torx screwdriver
Marker| Vacuum or shop vac
Multimeter|

Data plate

This section provides the location of the refrigerator data plate. Have this information readily available if you have to call the Dometic customer support center.

1 – Data plate location

Component locations

This section identifies the refrigerator’s main components

Component locations

1. Refrigerator unit
2. ON/OFF button w/LED
3. Condenser fan
4. .Front fan
5. 12 V power cable
6. 12 V power plug

External dimensions

This section identifies the refrigerator’s external dimensions.

External dimensions

1. Height: 11.1 in (282.4 mm)
2. Depth: 12.8 in (325.6 mm)
3. Width: 10.7 in (273.0 mm)

Specifications

• Six 16.907 fl oz (500.00 mL) bottles
• Nine 12.004 fl oz (355.00 mL) cans

Refrigerant and charge| R134a 0.9 oz (26.00 g)
Temperature setpoint| 37.0 °F (2.8 °C)
Interior light| LED
Vehicle models| Ford F-150 (2021+) with flow through center console

Wiring diagram

WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Turn the power off before performing any electrical installation or maintenance activities.

Wiring diagram

Preinstallation

WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR VEHICLE SAFETY HAZARD

• Park the vehicle in a well-ventilated area during the installation process.
• Turn off the vehicle’s engine.
• Ensure the vehicle is in Park with the handbrake engaged at all times during the installation process.

NOTICE! Avoid pinching, crushing, or breaking the wires or power cable. Otherwise damage to the refrigerator could occur.
Note The console lid should remain open during the preinstallation and installation procedures.
This section describes the assessment and location preparations to install the refrigerator

Assessing the installation location

1. Confirm your vehicle is the correct model, model year, and trim level to accept the refrigerator. See Specifications on page 5 for more information. Only trim packages with an integrated center floor console are eligible.
2. Verify you have the correct parts and tools to perform the refrigerator installation. See Tools and materials on page 4 for more information

Removing the console back panel

Removing the cupholder screw

1. Cupholder
2. Screw

1. Remove the rubber mat from the bottom of the cupholder.
2. Use a 7 mm socket wrench to remove the screw.

Removing the console back panel

1. Console back panel
2. Panel removal tool
3. Use a panel removal tool or a thin flat object to pry off the console back panel, taking care not to strain the internal electrical connections.
   

Removing the electrical connection

1. Electrical connections
2. Gray power connector
3. 12 V socket
4. Unplug the gray power connector from 12 V socket.

Preparing the power connector location

Drilling the power connector opening

Console back wall
Power connector opening

1. On the rear passenger side of the console, identify the hole location for the 12 Vpower connector.
2. Using a marker, trace the opening on the power connector template onto the wall.
3. Use the 1 1/8 in (29 mm) hole saw drill bit to drill an opening for the 12 V power connector
4. Vacuum any debris from the console and console bin area.
5. Place the refrigerator near the console bin.
6. Insert the end of the refrigerator’s 12 V power plug into the 1 1/8 in (29 mm) hole until it snaps into place.

Preparing the front fan opening

Using the front fan template

Front fan temp
2.1 in (54.0 mm)
Console bin front wall
3.9 in (100.0 mm)

1. Remove the rubber pad from the bottom of the console bin.
2. Tape the front fan template to the inside, front wall of the console bin.
3. Using a marker, trace the center point opening from the template onto the console bin wall.
   

– Drilling the front fan opening

1. 2.5 in (63.5 mm) hole
2. 3/8 in (10 mm) maximum drilling depth
3. 2.5 in (63.5 mm) hole saw drill bit

4. Remove the front fan template.
5. Use a 2.5 in (63.5 mm) hole saw drill bit to drill an opening for the front fan taking care not to push the drill bit into the space under the console.

Note It may be helpful to wrap two bands of tape around the outside of the hole saw drill bit to prevent it from going too far into the console

Vacuum any debris from the console and console bin area.

Testing the refrigerator

1. Plug the gray power connector into the refrigerator power connector.
   Note On models with rear heated seats, the fabric wrap around the wiring may need to be pulled back to give enough slack for the gray power connector to reach the refrigerator power connector.

2. Start the vehicle engine.

3. Confirm the blue LED is illuminated on the refrigerator unit’s ON/OFF button. If not, press the button.

4. Listen for the condenser fan to start. See Troubleshooting on page 10 if the condenser fan does not start.

5. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the refrigerator unit OFF.

6. Turn the vehicle engine off.

7. Unplug the 12 V power cable.

8. Set the refrigerator unit away from the console.

Installation

WARNING! FIRE HAZARD
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

NOTICE!

• Do not leave the refrigerator unit in an inverted position or run the compressor soon after having the refrigerator in an inverted position. Otherwise damage to the compressor could occur.
• Avoid pinching, crushing, or breaking the wires or power cable. Otherwise damage to the refrigerator unit could occur.
  This section describes how to install the refrigerator unit and to reinstall the console back panel and cupholders.

Installing the front fan

1. Installing the front fan

1. Fan
2.Wiring
3.Tape

1. Insert the fan into the opening with the wiring leading upwards.
2. Tape the wiring to the top of the console so it will be out of the way when installing the refrigerator.

Removing the console lid bottom cover

12 – Removing the console lid bottom cover

1. Locking tabs
2. Screw
3. Panel removal too

1. Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the single screw at the bottom of the console lid bottom cover.
2. Use a panel removal tool to pry up the bottom of the cover until the clips disengage.
3. Depress the console lid button to disengage the locking tabs from the console lid bottom cover.
4. Continue prying the console lid bottom cover up until it is completely detached.
5. Set the console lid bottom cover aside.

Installing the refrigerator

Installing the rubber protective pieces

1. Rubber protective piece
2. Back rail

1. Snap the two rubber protective pieces on the back rail of the console bin.

2. Replace the rubber mat in the bottom of the console bin.

3. Plug the 12 V power plug into the 12 V power connector.

4. Taking care to not damage the cooling system components, lower the refrigerator into the console bin.
   
   Installing the refrigerator
   1. Refrigerator
   2.Fan power connector
   3.Screws

5. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to hand tighten the screws until the refrigerator sits snuggly against the console front rail.

6. Connect the fan power connector to the refrigerator power connector and secure it out of the way with a cable tie.
   
   15 – Inserting the closeout tray
   1. Closeout tray

Replacing the console lid bottom cover

1. Snap the console lid bottom cover on to the console lid.
2. Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to replace the single screw at the bottom of the console lid bottom cover.

Reinstalling the console back panel

16 – Reinstalling the console back panel

1. Console back panel

1. Plug the gray power connector into the 12 V power connector
2. Aligning the retainer tabs with the retainer slots, push the console back panel into the console until it snaps into place.
3. Use a 7 mm socket wrench to reinstall the screw in the bottom of the cupholder.
4. Replace the cupholder rubber mat.

Operation

WARNING! FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with these instructions before it is used.
• Do not store gasoline or other liquids with flammable vapors in this refrigerator.
• Do not store explosive substances, such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant, in this refrigerator.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the refrigerato

NOTICE!

Avoid spilling liquid into the closeout tray’s fan vents. Doing so could cause damage to the refrigerator’s fan or electrical wiring.

This section provides instructions on the proper use of the refriger

Turning the refrigerator on

Press the ON/OFF button. The button’s blue LED indicator will illuminate when the refrigerator is ON.
The refrigerator will remain ON until it is manually turned OFF. If the refrigerator is ON and the vehicle engine is turned OFF:

• The refrigerator will continue to draw power from the battery until the voltage drops below 12.0 V. If this threshold is reached, the refrigerator will cycle OFF until the engine restarts.
• The refrigerator will return to an ON status when the engine restart

Turning the refrigerator off

Press the ON/OFF button. The button’s blue LED indicator will not illuminate when the refrigerator is OFF.
The refrigerator will remain OFF until it is manually turned ON. If the refrigerator is OFF and the vehicle engine is turned OFF, the refrigerator unit will maintain the OFF status.

Adjusting the refrigerator

The cooling temperature is automatically maintained and is not adjustable.

Opening and closing the refrigerator

Open and close the refrigerator by lifting the console lid and then lifting the refrigerator lid

Note Be sure the console lid does not interfere with the refrigerator’s lid when opening or closing.
Note The refrigerator lid is designed to remain closed unless held open manually. When the refrigerator lid is open, an LED illuminates the interior.

Storing refrigerated goods

For optimal use of the refrigerator, observe the following instructions:

• Avoid placing materials 75 °F (24 °C) or warmer in the refrigerator. For optimal use, allow materials to cool to 50 °F (10 °C) or cooler before placing them inside the refrigerator.
• Never put hot liquids or food in the interior.
• Never put ice or uncontained liquids in the interior.
• The total amount of goods placed into the interior should not exceed its storage volume.
• To maintain constant temperature, minimize the amount of time the lid stays open

Maintenance

WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, AND/ OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

• Always turn the refrigerator OFF before cleaning or maintenance.
• Maintenance and repair must be done by a qualified service person only.
• Do not use mechanical devices to defrost the refrigerator.
• Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
• To be repaired only by trained service personnel.

The maintenance and cleaning instructions provided in this section should be performed at the intervals indicated, or as needed, depending on the use of the appliance.
Failure to properly maintain the appliance may void the warranty and could result in unsafe operation. Preventive maintenance is not covered under the warranty.

Cleaning the refrigerator

NOTICE! Do not use abrasive cleaning materials or harsh chemicals, or damage to the refrigerator could occur.

If the refrigerator becomes dirty, wipe clean with a damp, soft sponge or microfiber cloth.
If condensation or liquid accumulates in the interior, remove it with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.

Maintaining the refrigerator when not in use

For optimal care of the refrigerator when not in use, observe the following instructions:

• Clean and dry the interior of the refrigerator to avoid lingering odor.

• Avoid storing refrigerated goods in the refrigerator when it is not turned ON.

• Avoid storing any sharp items or items not intended for refrigeration in the refrigerator.

Troubleshooting

Confirm the refrigerator is ON. See Turning the refrig erator on on page 9.
The refrigerator is not re- ceiving power.|

1. Locate and inspect the vehicle fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it.
2. Locate and inspect the refrigerator fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it.

The fan is not operating.|

1. Locate and inspect the vehicle fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it.
2. Locate and inspect the refrigerator fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it.

There is condensation around the refrigerator unit lid.| The refrigerator lid is not closing properly.| Remove any obstructions from around the refrigerator lid and console lid to allow both lids to close complete- ly.
The lid gasket is damaged.| Inspect and replace the lid if the gasket is damaged.
There is an electronic con- trol unit (ECU) malfunction.| Contact a qualified service technician.
The fan is noisy.| There is an obstruction.|

1. Confirm the refrigera- tor is OFF.
2. Remove the refriger- ator, inspect the fan, and remove all ob- structions.
3. If the problem is not re- solved, contact a quali- fied service technician.

There is an odor coming from the refrigerator interi- or.| Residue has built up inside the refrigerator.| Clean the interior of the refrigerator. See Clean ing the refrigerator on page 10.

Warranty Information

Refer to the sections below for information about warranty and warranty support in the US, Canada, and all other regions.

United States and Canada

LIMITED WARRANTY AVAILABLE AT DOMETIC.COM/EN-US/TERMS-ANDCONDITIONS- CONSUMER/WARRANTY.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, OR TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FREE OF CHARGE, CONTACT:
DOMETIC CORPORATION
CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER

All other regions

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer’s branch in your region or your retailer (see the back of this instruction manual for the web addresses to locate your region or retailer).
For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device:

• A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
• A reason for the claim or description of the fault

Disposal

Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins, wherever possible. Consult a local recycling center or specialist dealer for details about how to dispose of the product in accordance with applicable national and local disposal regulations.

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References

• Outdoor Adventure Starts Here | This Way Out | Dometic USA

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