Energy Saving Tips; Switching On The Refrigerator - Dometic RMD8 1 Série Notice D'utilisation

Using the refrigerator
7.1 Tips for using the refrigerator optimally
When the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator exceeds +4 °C, the shelf life
of goods that spoil quickly cannot be guaranteed. To attain an optimal cooling
capacity in the interior of the refrigerator, observe the following information:
• Do not store goods in the refrigerator for the first 12 hours of operation.
• Protect the interior of the vehicle from warming up excessively (e.g. sunshades in
the windows, air conditioner).
• Protect the refrigerator from direct sunlight (e.g. sunshades in the windows).
• Voltage fluctuations can have a negative effective on the cooling capacity. Check
the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator regularly
– when using DC current during the journey
– when using AC current at the site of use
7.2

Energy saving tips

• Choose a well ventilated location which is protected from direct sunlight.
• Allow warm food to cool down first before keeping it cool in the refrigerator.
• Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary.
• Do not leave the doors open for longer than necessary.
• Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms.
• Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
• Arrange the food in the refrigerator so that air can circulate inside.
• Leave a distance of about 10 mm between the contents and secondary evapora-
tor.
7.3

Switching on the refrigerator

➤ Ensure that the gas supply is turned on (only when using gas mode).
➤ Press and hold the
✓ The refrigerator starts with the last type of power selected.
Operating with AC power supply
➤ Press the
button.
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button for two seconds.
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