Operating The Refrigerator; Saving Energy - Dometic 5 Série Notice D'utilisation

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Operating the refrigerator

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NOTICE!
• Make sure that you only put items in the refrigerator which may be
kept at the selected temperature.
• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable
containers.
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NOTE
• Before using your new device for the first time, you should clean it
inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons.
• The cooling performance can be affected by:
– The ambient temperature
– The amount of food to be conserved
– The frequency with which the door is opened
– The outside temperature
– The ventilation
• When the device is first used, an odour may develop that will
dissipate after a few hours. Air the living area thoroughly.
• Park the vehicle in a horizontal position, particularly when starting up
and filling the refrigerator before beginning a trip.
• The refrigerator cooling unit is noiseless.
• Around one hour after being switched on, the deep freeze
compartment of the refrigerators should get cold. The refrigerator
will reach its operating temperature after a few hours.
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Saving energy

• Only open the refrigerator as often and for as long as necessary.
• Allow warm food to cool down first before placing it in the device to keep cool.
• Defrost your refrigerator as soon as a layer of ice forms.
• Avoid unnecessarily low temperature settings.
• For optimal energy consumption, position the shelves and drawers according to
their position on delivery.
• On a regularly basis, make sure the door seal still fits properly.
• Clean dust and dirt from the condenser at regular intervals.
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Operating the refrigerator
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