DOMETIC RH430LD Refrigeration Ecoline Minibar Instruction Manual

DOMETIC RH430LD Refrigeration Ecoline Minibar

Explanation of symbols

DANGER!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.

Safety instructions

General safety

DANGER! Failure to obey these warnings will result in death or serious injury.

Electrocution hazard
On boats: If the device is powered by the mains, ensure that the power supply has a residual current circuit breaker.

WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

Electrocution hazard

• Installations in washrooms and areas exposed to water must be performed by a qualified technician.
• Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
• If this device’s power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person to prevent safety hazards.
• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate repairs may cause serious hazards.

Health hazard

• This device can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating devices.

Explosion hazard

• Do not store any explosive substances, such as spray cans with propellants, in the device.

CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury. Risk of crushing

• Do not put your fingers into the hinge.

Health hazard

• Foodstuff may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.

NOTICE! Damage hazard

• Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same as that of the power supply.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
• The device is not suitable for storing substances that are caustic or contain solvents.
• Keep the drainage outlet clean at all times.
• Do not open the refrigerant circuit under any circumstances.
• Never transport the device in a horizontal position, so that no oil can leak out of the compressor.
• Make sure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation. The refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit is highly flammable. In the event of any damage to the refrigerant circuit:
  • Avoid naked flames and sparks.
  • Air the room well.
• Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against splashing water.

Operating the device safely

DANGER! Failure to obey these warnings will result in death or serious injury.

Electrocution hazard
Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands.

CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.

Electrocution hazard

• Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the plug are dry.

Health hazard

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase in the temperature in the compartments of the device.
• Clean regular surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the device, so that it is not in contact with or can drip onto other food.
• If the device is left empty for long periods:
  • Switch off the device.
  • Defrost the device.
  • Clean and dry the device.
  • Leave the door open to prevent mold from developing within the device.

NOTICE! Damage hazard

• Do not use electrical devices inside the cooling device unless they are recommended by the manufacturer for that purpose.

• Do not place it near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens, etc.)

• The danger of overheating!
  Always ensure sufficient ventilation so that the heat generated during operation can dissipate. Make sure that the device is sufficiently far away from walls and other objects so that the air can circulate.

• Ensure that the ventilation vents are not covered.

• Do not fill the inner container with ice or fluid.

• Never immerse the device in water.

• Protect the device and the cable against heat and moisture.

• Make sure that foodstuffs do not touch the walls of the cooling area.

Intended use

The cooling device is suitable for cooling beverages and snacks. The device is designed for use with a 220 – 240 Vw mains supply.

CAUTION! Health hazard!
Please check if the cooling capacity of the device is suitable for storing the food or medicine you wish to cool.

Scope of delivery

Quantity/Description

• 1 Minibar
• 1 Installation and operating manual

Technical description

The cooling device can cool products to a maximum of 21 °C (RH430LD, RH440LD, RH460LD only) or 18 °C (RH430LG, RH440LG, RH460LG only) under the ambient temperature and keep them cool. A grid divider can be used to separate foodstuffs, e.g. bottles and sweets.

Control element

Defrosting function

• Frost will gradually form on the cooling surfaces. To prevent this frost-formation the appliance has a function switching off the cooling unit for two hours in every
  24 hours.

• During the two-hour defrosting phase the frost will melt and the defrost water will run into an evaporating vessel located at the bottom rear of the refrigerator. The defrost water evaporates automatically so that the vessel does not have to be emptied manually.

Installation

WARNING! Electrical shock!
Failure to obey these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

• When positioning the device, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the device.

CAUTION! Health hazard
To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the device, it must be fixed under the instructions.
The cooling device is designed for free-standing installation, but it can also be installed in a built-in cabinet. To ensure satisfactory operation and maximum cooling efficiency the following installation conditions have to be fulfilled.

• The cooling device must be leveled carefully to ensure proper function.
• The clearance between the cooling device‘s back and the wall should be 20 mm or more.
• Ventilation must be provided as shown in alternatives A, B, C, or D (fig. 2,).
• The ventilation duct must at least measure 105 mm x the width of the cooling device.
• The entire cooling unit must project into the ventilation duct as shown (fig. 2, ). Other parts of the device may not project into the ventilation duct.
• The air passing through the ventilation duct must not be preheated by any source of heat.
• Ventilation grills, if used, must have openings of at least 200 cm².
• Moisture will condense on the door of the glass door version when the ambient humidity is above 65 % in 25 °C ambient temperature.
• The cooling device must be fixed. Use screws of an appropriate length and insert them through the device feet (fig. 3,).
• The socket outlet for the main connection must be freely accessible.

Changing the decorative plate
To change the decorative plate proceed as shown in Fig. 4 to fig. 7 on.

Mounting the sliding hinge (optional)
You can mount a sliding hinge that allows the cooling device door to be opened together with the door of the built-in cabinet (fig. 8, page 5, to fig.23 m,).

Reversing the door

• Reverse the door as shown in fig.24 to fig. 28.
• For doors with a sliding hinge proceed as shown in fig. p to fig. q on page 9.

Operation

CAUTION! Health hazard!
Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.

NOTE

• Before starting your new cooling device for the first time, you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (please also refer to the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 18).
• If a few drops of water form inside the cooling device after it has been cooling for a lengthy period, the cooling device is not defective. Air moisture condenses to water when the temperature in the cooling device falls. Wipe the water out with a dry cloth if necessary.

Energy saving tips

• Choose a well-ventilated location that is protected from direct sunlight.
• Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the cooling device to keep cool.
• Do not open the cooling device more often than necessary.
• Do not leave the cooling device open for longer than necessary.

Using the cooling device

NOTICE! Risk of damage

• Ensure that the objects placed in the cooling device are suitable for cooling to the selected temperature.
• Ensure that food or liquids in glass containers are not excessively refrigerated. Liquids expand when they freeze and can therefore destroy the glass containers.
• Ensure that your cooling device is well-ventilated so that any heat created can dissipate. Otherwise, proper functioning cannot be ensured. It is especially important not to cover the air vents.

NOTE: If the cooling device is not in use for an extended period, leave the door slightly ajar to prevent unpleasant odors from building up.

• Place the cooling device on a firm base.
• Connect the connection cable to the AC mains supply. The cooling device starts cooling the interior.
• Set the temperature controller (fig. 1 1, page 3) to the desired temperature (3 – 12 °C).
• If you wish to switch the cooling device off, pull out the connection cable or …
• Rotate the temperature controller (fig. 1 1, page 3) anti-clockwise to the OFF position.

Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING!
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before you clean and service it.

NOTICE! Risk of damage
Never clean the cooling device under running water or in dishwater.Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the cooling device.

• Use a soft cloth, lukewarm water, and a mild detergent to clean the inside of the cooling device.
• Wash out the cooling device using clean water and dry it thoroughly.
• At annual intervals, remove dust from the cooling aggregate at the back of the cooling device using a brush or a soft cloth.

Changing the device light

WARNING!
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before you change the device light.
The device uses an LED board as an illuminant. A new LED board can be obtained from Dometic.

• Change the LED light as follows: fig. 29,

Troubleshooting

Disposal

• Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.

If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling center or specialist dealer for details about how to do this by the applicable disposal regulations.

Technical data

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