User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX RM4805

[. . . ] 13 WINTER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . 13 TRAVEL CATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 FOOD STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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 trays and all food items, leave the cabinet and freezer doors open. 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 normally evaporates. Heavy frost build up on the freezer plate and the cooling fins, and a lot of defrost water: Move the plastic drain tube in to a water tight bucket or container. (Access through the lower ventilation grill on the outside of the vehicle). As the frost melts, the water will flow into the container. Replace the drain tube to its original position after defrosting. Defrost water in the freezer compartment should be mopped up with a cloth. It is not a good practice to install the refrigerator so that the vent openings are covered by the vehicle's entrance door when this is set open. This would reduce the ventilation air flow to the cooling unit and reduce refrigeration performance. · · · · Check all connections in the LP gas system for gas leaks. Connections can be tested for leaks using a soap solution. If there is any suspicion of damage, call for a service technician. The ventilation openings are unobstructed. Check that the burner is clean and free from combustible material. SOME USEFUL HINTS Make sure that: · · · · · · The refrigerator is not operating on 12 V when the vehicle is parked, otherwise you will drain the car battery in a short time. Defrosting is carried out periodically The refrigerator is clean and dry with the door left open when it is not to be used for some time. Liquids or items with a strong odour are well packed. The ventilation openings are unobstructed. The door is secured by means of the travel catch when the caravan is on the move. The enclosure The refrigerator must be installed in a substantial enclosure and must be level, the dimensions are shown in TECHNICAL DATA. The bottom of the enclosure must be horizontal and even so that the refrigerator can be easily pushed into place. [. . . ] Electrical leads must be routed and secured so that they cannot come into contact with hot or sharp parts of the refrigerator. 12 V Supplies The 12 V connection of the refrigerator is shown in fig. Connect the refrigerator to the vehicle battery or alternator by a direct cable, (check the polarity). The connection is made to the terminal block (fig. To avoid a voltage drop, the cross section area of the connecting cable between battery/alternator and the refrigerator must be 10 mm2. [. . . ]