Electrolux RM 4212 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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PERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C
ONTROLS
T
he refrigerator can be run on either 230 V, 12 V or LP gas.
C
hanging between these modes of operation is carried out
b
y means of the controls of the control panel shown in fig 3.
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wo rocker switches are used to select the electric power
s
upply, one for 230 V (B) and one for 12 V (A).
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efrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat (C)
w
hen the unit runs on 230 V. The gas supply is turned
o
n/off by means of the knob (D). When lighting the gas, one
m
ust press in the knob as explained further on.
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efrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat (E)
w
hen the refrigerator runs on LP gas. Please note that the
t
hermostat has no ``off'' position.
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n model RM 4213, the gas flame is electronically lit, moni-
t
ored and relit if necessary. For this the toggle switch (F)
s
hould be ``on'' during gas operation.
A
n indicator lamp in the switch flashes when the automatic
i
gniter attempts to light the burner. Otherwise this lamp is
o
ff.
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n model RM 4212 a manual piezo-eletric igniter is used.
W
hen the button (G) is pressed, sparks are generated at
t
he burner.
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nside the refrigerator at bottom left is a sight glass for the
b
urner. A blue light can be seen through it when the flame
i
s alight. (RM 4212)
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TARTING THE REFRIGERATOR
T
he position numbers refer to fig. 3.
L
P Gas operation
A
fter initial installation, servicing, or changing gas cylinders
e
tc., the gas pipes may contain some air which should be
a
llowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator or
o
ther appliances. This will ensure that the flame lights
i
mmediately.
T
o start gas operation:
1
. Open the shut-off valve of the gas bottle (check that there
is enough gas). Open any on-board shut-off valve.
2
. Check that the switches for mains and 12 V operation are
off.
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f you have Model RM 4213 proceed as follows:
3
. Turn on the gas supply by pressing the (D) knob and
turning it to the position
4
. Set the thermostat knob (E) to the highest setting.
5
. Depress switch (F). A light in the switch should now start
to flash, indicating that sparks are being generated at the
burner.
6
. Press the (D) button. This opens the flame failure device
and allows gas to flow to the burner.
7
. When the flame lights, the sparking stops automatically
and the switch stops flashing.
8
. Keep the (D) button pressed for a further 10 to 15 sec.
to active the flame failure device, then release it.
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f you have Model RM 4212 proceed as follows:
3
. Turn on the gas supply by pressing the (D) knob and
turning it to the position
4
. Set the thermostat knob (E) to the highest setting.
5
. Keeping the flame failure device buttom (D) pressed,
operate the igniter (G) until the flame lights.
6
. Keep the (D) buttom pressed for a further 10 to 15 se-
conds then release it.
T
he flame can be observed in a wiewing glass inside the
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efrigerator at the bottom left (RM4212).
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o terminate gas operation, turn knob (D) to ``'' and (when
a
pplicable) set switch (F) to ``0''.
2
30 V Operation
Turn off gas or 12 V operation when applicable.
Turn the knob (C) of the thermostat to its highest (col-
dest) position.
Set switch (B) to position I. The switch will light up green
when the power supply is connected.
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2 V Operation
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nly operate your refrigerator on 12 V when the engine of
t
he vehicle is running - otherwise your battery will soon be
d
ischarged.
If applicable, turn off the gas operation.
Set the 12 V rocker switch (A) to I. The switch will light
up red when the power supply is connected.
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INTER OPERATION
P
lease check that the ventilation grilles or the flue outlet are
n
ot blocked by snow, leaves etc.
E
LECTROLUX ventilation grilles A 1620 (fig 2), can be
f
itted with winter covers, model WA 120, to protect the
c
ooling unit against cold air. The covers may be fitted when
t
he outside temperature is below approx. 10
°
C and should
b
e fitted when the temperature is below the freezing point.
W
e suggest that you fit the winter covers also in the case
t
hat the vehicle is laid up during the winter months.
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EGULATING THE TEMPERATURE
T
he position number refers to fig. 3.
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t will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach normal
o
perating temperature. So we suggest you start it well in
a
dvance of a trip and if possible store it with precooled
f
oodstuffs.
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n 230 V operation the refrigerator is controlled by a ther-
m
ostat and the thermostat knob (C) should be set at 3-5. If
a
lower (colder) temperature is desired, set the thermostat
t
o a higher figure.
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n 12 V operation the refrigerator works continuously.
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n LP gas operation the refrigerator temperature is regula-
t
ed by the gas thermostat (E), which should be set at 3-5. If
a
lower (colder) temperature is desired, set the thermostat
t
o a higher figure.
Caution!
Only use one source of energy at a time
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