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6. Air passing through the duct must not be
preheated by any source of heat
7. Ventilation grills, if used, must have an free
openings of at leas
t 200 cm² each
During installation, please ensure the
mains plug is accessible at all times.
4.1.2. Free-standing version
This version is supposed to be used free-standing.
5. Using the appliance
To start the refrigerator connect the plug to the socket
outlet. The empty refrigerator needs about 6-7 hours
at normal ambient temperature to reach the proper
temperature in the storage compartment.
5.1. Initial operation
The device must be plugged into a properly earthed
socket.
The miniBar starts automatically with a self-test. If
the electronics do not detect any fault, the LED for
the interior lighting illuminates for 2 seconds after
approxiametly 10 seconds. If a fault is detected, the
illumination changes to a continuous flashing light.
If this occurs, please consult your authorised
Customer Service.
5.2. Temperature regulation
The appliance is fitted with a fully automatic electronic
temperature regulator. The inner temperature of the
refrigerator can be set by using the optional 4-button
remote control device. There are 4 different
temperature preset values: 3°C, 5°C, 7°C, and 12°C.
Two buttons of the remote serve for the temperature
setting:
- Yellow button: 3°C and 7°C.
- Blue button: 5°C and 12°C.
For setting e. g. 7°C, please proceed like this:
Open the door of the appliance.
Hold the remote in front of the door sensor, at a
distance of approx. 10 cm. Push the yellow button
once and count the number of flashes of the interior
LED light. If it flashes 3 times, the preset has been
modified to 3°C.
For having 7°C as desired, push the yellow
button once again. The LED will flash 7 times,
and the temperature preset will be 7°C.
For setting e. g. 12°C, please follow the
procedure as above, this time using the blue
button.
5.3. Cooling unit control (CUC)
The electronic checks the function after every
defrosting period (every 24 hours) by measuring
the evaporator temperature drop. If it registers a
problem the refrigerator will shut down and the
LEDs of the interior light will begin to flash
continously. If this happens you should check
whether the refrigerator has been overloaded, that
the door was properly closed, that the cooling unit
ventilation is correct and that the refrigerator is
levelled. After checking, unplug the refrigerator at
least for 10 seconds and plug in again. This resets
the unit and it will function again. If no sign of
cooling there is a problem and you should then
contact Dometic service.
6. Useful suggestion
Ensure that air circulation of the refrigeration unit is
not obstructed. Run the appliance for about 12
hours before filling it. Where possible, always store
precooled and packed products. Do not overfill the
appliance. It is advisable to leave some space
between the products in the cabinet to ensure
efficient and even cooling. Maintain a clearance of
approx. 5-10 mm between chilled products and
post-evaporator ("cooling fins"). If the shelves are
packed too tightly there may be unacceptable
temperature variations.
Only open the miniBar door for a short period of
time when removing products. Set room
temperature to approx. 20 °C (higher room
temperatures increase the energy consumption of
the miniBar). Ventilate room regularly. Increased
energy consumption in rooms without air
exchange.
Select "12°C" temperature setting. The energy-
saving effect is highest when the 12°C preset is
selected (internal temperature range 8 °C to 14
°C).If you select a lower (colder) temperature
setting,the energy consumption increases.
7. Defrosting, cleaning and
maintenance
Frost will gradually form on the cooling plate and it
must not be allowed to become too thick since it
restricts the cooling.
This miniBar is fitted with a fully automatic
electronic temperature regulator.
The frost will melt and the defrost water will run
through the drain tube from the drip channel into an
evaporating vessel located at the bottom rear of the
refrigerator. (Fig. 5) The defrost water will evaporate
GB
Yellow
button
3°C/7°C
Black
button
Reset
cooling unit
Blue
button
5°C/12°C
Red
button
Red Dot
Reset
