Dometic RM2453 and, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

Food storage compartment

The food storage compartment is completely closed and 

unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the required low 

temperature for food storage. Consequently, foods having 

a strong odour or those that absorb odours easily should be 

covered. Vegetables, salads etc. should be covered to retain 

their crispness. The coldest positions in the refrigerator are 

under the cooling fins and at the bottom of the refrigerator. 

The warmer areas are on the upper door shelves. This should 

be considered when placing different types of food in the 

refrigerator.

Frozen food storage compartment

Quick frozen soft fruits and ice cream should be placed in the 

coldest part of the compartment, which is at the bottom of 

the aluminium liner. Frozen vegetables, may be stored in any 

part of the compartment. This compartment is not designed 

for deep or quickfreezing of food. Meat or fish, whether raw 

or prepared, can be stored in the frozen food storage com-

partment provided they are precooled first in the refrigerator. 

They can be stored about three times longer in the frozen 

food compartment as compared to the fresh food compart-

ment. To prevent food from drying out, keep it in covered 

dishes, containers, plastic bags or wrapped in aluminium foil.
Ice cubes can be made in the freezer compartment. For faster 

ice making, the tray should be placed in direct contact with 

the bottom of the freezer compartment. Ice making is acceler-

ated if the thermostat knob 

B

 is turned to the “MAX” setting. 

It is a good idea to do this a few hours before the anticipated 

need for ice, but be sure to turn the thermostat back to normal 

setting, usually about mid-setting when the ice is formed. 

Food in the lower compartment may be frozen if the setting is 

left on “MAX” position. 

PRODUCT CARE

Defrosting

Shut off the refrigerator by turning the knob 

A

 to 

“OFF”. 
Empty the refrigerator, leaving the drip tray under 

the finned evaporator. 

Leave the cabinet and freezer doors open. Filling 

the ice tray with hot water and placing it on the 

freezer shelf can reduce defrosting time.   

Defrost water 

Defrost water runs from the drip tray to a recepta

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cle at the rear of the refrigerator where it normally 

evaporates. With a lot of defrost water as a result 

of heavy frosts build up on the cooling fins, move 

the plastic drain tube into a water tight bucket or 

container, (access through louvered service panel 

on the outside of the vehicle).

When all frost has melted, wipe up the excess 

moisture and empty the accumulated water from 

the bucket. 
Replace the drain tube to its original position.

Dry the interior of the refrigerator with a clean 

cloth.
Replace all food and set the thermostat to “MAX” 

for a few hours, then reset the thermostat to its 

normal position. 

Cleaning the refrigerator

Always keep the refrigerator clean. Cleaning the refrigera-

tor is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. 

To clean the interior liner of the refrigerator, use lukewarm 

weak soda solution. Use only warm water to clean the finned 

evaporator, gasket, ice tray and shelves.  

Never use strong chemicals or abrasives to clean these 

parts, as the protective surfaces will be damaged.

It is important to keep the area at the back of the refrigerator 

clean. Check the lower vent, upper vent and area between 

these openings for any obstructions such as bird/insect nests, 

spider webs, etc. Clean the coils on the back of the refrigera-

tor. Use a soft bristled brush to dust off the coils. Keep the 

refrigerator area free from combustible material, gasoline and 

other flammable vapours or liquids.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Do not store explosive substances in the refrigerator, 

such as cigarette lighter gas, gasoline, ether or the 

like.

WARNING

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Do not use: 

A knife or an ice pick, or other sharp tools to 

remove frost from the freezer shelves. It can 

create a leak in the ammonia system. 
A hot air blower. Permanent damage could 

result from warping the metal or plastic parts.

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CAUTION