Dometic RH140 User manual

Brand: Dometic

Model: RH140

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

EA3140

Dometic RH140 is a compact and lightweight 12/24V DC compressor refrigerator, ideal for use in caravans, motorhomes, boats, or trucks. It features a 140-liter gross capacity, including a 12-liter freezer compartment, providing ample space for food and drinks. The adjustable thermostat allows you to set the desired cooling temperature, while the interior light ensures clear visibility. Additionally, the Dometic RH140 operates quietly, making it suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments.

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FIG. 1

MODEL A B C D E

EA3120 423 mm 377 mm 340 mm 552 mm 12 mm

EA3140 423 mm 434 mm 397 mm 552 mm 12 mm

FIG. 2

A - min. 200 cm

B - min. 200 cm

Z - min. 105 mm

FIG. 3

FIG. 4 FIG. 5

FIG. 7

FIG. 6

FIG. 8

FIG. 9

IMPORTANT

First make sure that the appliance has not been

damaged in transit. If any damage has been

incurred, please inform the supplier

immediately.

Please read these instructions carefully.

Keep the instructions in a safe place and make

sure that they are retained with the refrigerator

when the appliance is transferred to a new

location or owner.

Note! If this refrigerator is replacing a larger one

which is going to be scrapped, remove the door

before disposal to prevent children from

becoming trapped inside.

Please contact the relevant area refuse office to

arrange disposal. The pipe system of your

refrigerator must not be damaged if technically

correct disposal is to be guaranteed.

If possible, please take the packaging of your

new refrigerator to the recycling centre for your

area.

Recommendation: before installation or initial

use of the appliance, clean the interior and

fittings with lukewarm water and, if necessary, a

mild detergent. Never use acidic, abrasive or

strong-smelling detergents or wax polishes!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The refrigerator is equipped with an absorber

unit which is completely silent in operation.

It is designed for free-standing installation but

can be built in if the following instructions are

observed.

In order to ensure perfect operation and

maximum cooling efficiency of the appliance, the

following conditions must be strictly complied

with:

1) sufficient supply of fresh air from below;

2) good heat dissipation above the cooling unit,

free from obstruction;

3) stable, level position of the refrigerator;

If the appliance is to be built in, please ensure

that it can be removed if necessary without

damaging the surrounding fitments.

The refrigerator must be positioned far enough

into the fitment for the entire unit to project into

the air duct. Ventilation must not be obstructed by

a radiator, television or any other source of heat.

Two refrigerators should not be built in, one on

top of the other, unless separate ventilation is

provided for each.

Below are several possibilities for building in the

refrigerator, whereby the dimensions given are

minimum dimensions.

If built into an open shelf, fig. 2, it is sufficient for

the air duct to be 105mm deep. This can be

achieved by attaching 105 mm spacers to the

rear panel of the shelf (not supplied). The entire

unit must nevertheless project into the air duct.

If built into a wall cupboard, fig. 3-5, the air duct

must correspond to the width of the refrigerator

and measure at least 105 mm above and behind

the refrigerator. If decorative grilles are used, the

open ventilation section per grille must

measure at least 200 cm

During installation, please ensure the mains

plug is accessible at all times.

Door hang and decorative door panel

The position you select for your refrigerator may

make it necessary to reverse the door hang. If

this is the case, please read: Reversing the

doorhang.

The decorative panel on this appliance can be

replaced. With regard to this please read:

Changing the decorative door panel.

Connecting to the mains

The appliance must only be connected to the

mains by means of an earthed socket which has

been installed in accordance with the

regulations. Before connecting up, check that

the voltage on the data label (in the top left of the

inside compartment) is compatible with the

mains supply.

SWITCHING ON

To switch on the refrigerator, plug it into the

socket and turn the thermostat (in the inside

compartment) to position 3 or 4. The appliance

will be cool in about one hour.

The temperature inside the refrigerator is

affected by location, room temperature and too

frequent opening of the door. Adjustment of the

thermostat dial may therefore be necessary.

Temperature control

The cooling capacity can be adjusted by means

of the thermostat. 0 = cooling is switched off,

from 1-5 the temperature decreases. When the

thermostat is at a medium setting (3 or 4) and the

ambient temperature is normal, the temperature

inside the refrigerator is between 0°-7°C.

Note! Depending on the ambient temperature,

service life, and quantity and temperature of the

refrigerated items, the temperature inside the

refrigerator can drop to below 0°C when the

thermostat is set at 5 (maximum cooling

capacity). Drinks can freeze, glass bottles and

cans may burst!

If the ambient temperature is very high, the

cooling capacity decreases. This does not mean

that the appliance is defective.

USING THE REFRIGERATOR

The refrigerator provides sufficient storage

space for food, milk, drinks etc The shelves on

the inside of the door (EA 3140) are suitable for

bottles, tins and small packets. Two can be used

together to form a full-depth shelf or they can be

used separately, leaving space at the front for

bottles and other larger items.

All food should be stored in its original packaging

or in closed containers. Liquids should also only

be stored in closed bottles or containers. In this

way food remains moist, odours do not form and

neither does excess ice form on the cooling unit.

Allow hot food and drink to cool down before

placing them in the refrigerator.

Do not keep any easily combustible

substances such as ether, petrol, adhesive,

propane gas etc. in the refrigerator, it could

explode.

ICE CUBES

Fill the ice tray to 4/5 with drinking water, and

place the ice tray on the ice-tray shelf. Wipe off

any excess water to prevent the ice tray from

freezing to the surface.

To speed up the making of ice cubes, turn the

thermostat to position 5 for a short while.

Remember to turn the dial to its normal setting

when the ice cubes are frozen.

To remove the cubes from the ice tray, hold it

under running water. The ice cubes can now be

taken out easily.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Fully automatic defrosting

The appliance is fitted with a fully automatic

defrosting system. Defrosting of the frost starts

automatically for 2 hours long in every 24 hours.

The defrost water is automatically evaporated by

the heat generated by the appliance. After

defrosting is completed, cooling will

automatically be started again.

Defrost water

During the defrosting process the water runs

through a hose into a container on the back of

the refrigerator where it evaporates. This

container does not need to be emptied.

Cleaning

Clean the inside of your refrigerator regularly to

keep it fresh and hygienic. Switch off the

appliance and pull out the plug. Clean the

interior and fittings carefully with a mild detergent

in lukewarm water.

Never use acidic, abrasive or strong-smelling

detergents or wax polishes as these will damage

the surfaces and leave an unpleasant smell.

The outside should occasionally be dusted or

wiped over with a damp cloth. The door seal

should only be cleaned with water and rubbed

down with talcum powder from time to time.

If possible, the unit should also be dusted

occasionally with a brush or, even better, with a

vacuum cleaner. Ensure that the plug is

disconnected.

Longer periods of absence...

If you wish to switch off the appliance for a longer

period of time, pull out the plug, defrost the

refrigerator and clean it carefully. Leave the door

open to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

Changing the lightbulb

If the lightbulb needs changing, pull out the plug

and proceed as follows:

Press the metal reflector to one side and draw

the lamp covering backwards. Replace the bulb

and push the covering back into place.

A new 10-watt bulb can be obtained at any

service shop.

Reversing the door hang, Fig. 6

Lay the appliance on its back. Remove the 8

screws (1). Remove the door, together with the

two hinges (2), from the housing.

Remove the two cover caps (3) from the housing

and place them in the open hinge holes in the

housing. Place the bottom righthand hinge in the

top left of the door and the top righthand hinge in

the bottom left of the door and hang the door on

its hinges in the open cover cap holes in the

housing. Secure the hinges and cover caps with

the 8 screws.

Check that the door closes easily and is sealed

properly.

Reversing the door hang at a fridge with

lock

Proceed according to afore-mentioned with the

following supplement:

Remove the hinge plate, then reversing place it

into the open hinge-hole of the bottom

righthand hinge.

Replacing the decorative door panel, Fig. 7-9

Remove the two screws (1) from the upper hinge

of the door.

Pull the door together with the hinge away from

the housing and up off the lower hinge bolt (2-3).

Remove screws (4) and pull off the frame edge (5).

Slide the decorative panel (6) out of the door

frame and insert the new panel (7), so that the

upper edge of the panel runs exactly parallel to

the upper edge of the frame. A new panel can be

inserted more easily into the upper edge of the

frame when the two corners are cut off by

approx. 5 x 5mm (8). Put the frame edge (5)

back in place and secure with screws.

Place the door on the lower hinge (9), slot the

upper hinge into the opening, press together

with the door against the housing and secure

with the two screws (11).

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Before you call a service engineer, carry out the

following simple tests:

Is there a power failure? Check the fuses.

Is the plug firmly connected to the socket and is

the socket switched on? Check the socket by

plugging in another appliance, e.g. a table lamp.

Is the thermostat at the correct setting? (normally

3 or 4).

Has the defrosting button been inadvertently

pushed in? If so, turn the thermostat dial to "0"

and the defrosting button will be released. Reset

the dial to its usual position and the refrigerator

should start cooling again.

Has the door not been closed properly causing

the inside temperature to rise too quickly?

Is the refrigerator level?

Has the ventilation become obstructed?

If after checking all the above points, the

refrigerator is still not working satisfactorily,

contact your nearest service engineer. A list of

service engineers is supplied with every

appliance. State the problem, model and

product number. (Details of the model and

product number are to be found on the data label

in the top left of the inside compartment.)

This refrigerator is equipped with overheating

protection. An authorised service technician can

check whether this has been triggered or not.

IMPORTANT ADVICE

- make sure that drinks and food, particularly

those with a strong smell, are closed tightly

or well packed

- close the door properly after use. The door

should only be left open a little when the

refrigerator is switched off;

- defrost the refrigerator regularly

Do not

- use sharp objects to remove the frost layer or

free the ice tray;

- obstruct the airflow on or above the cooling

unit;

- put any hot or warm food/drinks into the

refrigerator - allow them to cool down first.

The appliance does not contain any

CFCs/HCFCs.

Sodium chromate is used for corrosion

protection (less than 2 weight % of the coolant).

RECYCLING

After unpacking the appliance, the packing

materials should be delivered to a local

collection site. At the end of its useful lifetime,

the appliance should be delivered to a

specialized collection and reprocessing firm,

which reclaims the usable materials. The rest is

properly destroyed.

This appliance complies with the following

EEC directives:

- LVD-Directive 73/23/EEC

withamendment

90/683/EEC;

- EMC-Directive 89/336/EEC.

Printed by Xerox Hungary Ltd.

Rev.: 2003. 11. 27.

Dometic RH140 User manual

Brand: Dometic

Model: RH140

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

EA3140

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