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Dometic Elite RM1282 Refrig.

Just found two switches on the refrig, marked;
Climate Control  OFF  or  ON  ON is selected
Lo Ambient  ON  or OFF  OFF is selected

Now, What gives or anyone know the best selection for either of these ?  I do not.

They are the same since I purchased this coach 3+ yrs ago, refrig. seems to work just fine but I am wondering.

Thanks
Dave M

Re: Dometic Elite RM1282 Refrig.

Reply #1 –
From the Dometic Manual (NDR-1292 but I assume the functions are the same) (posted on Barry's site) http://beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/PDF/dometic_ndr1292_manual.pdf

CLIMATE CONTROL HEATER
During the summer months of high temperatures and humidity, the metal frame between the freezer and fresh food compartments may have water droplets forming.  The number of water droplets will increase if the vehicle isn't air conditioned during these months.  This refrigerator comes standard with a 12 volt (DC) climate control that will evaporate the water droplets when they form.

To have the climate control on, you position the switch ("F" see figure 2) located beneath the top decoration panel that houses the control panel to ON. The climate control can be left on continuously or only used when temperatures require it.

NOTE: The climate control will draw 12 volts DC power continuously when in the ON position. It should be turned OFF when a charging source is not available.


LOW AMBIENT SWITCH
All RV absorption refrigerators, while similar, operate a little differently than your home refrigerator. Dometic designers and engineers have equipped your refrigerator with an exclusive feature that allows for trouble-free operation in low ambient temperature (like below 50°F) for extended periods of time. Simply turn on the low ambient switch located beneath the top decoration panel that houses the control panel (see figure 2, "G"). Once the outdoor temperature is above 50°F, the low ambient
switch should be turned off.

Hope that helps!

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Dometic Elite RM1282 Refrig.

Reply #2 –
Many thanks Michelle, I never noticed it before today, and was amazed to find it.  As mentioned, it has always worked great so I never gave it a thought to the how or why it did anything.
See I need to turn off the climate control during the dry camping times I guess/
Many Thanks
Dave M

Re: Dometic Elite RM1282 Refrig.

Reply #3 –
Google:
Ambient switch. Low ambient switch. If it's colder than freezing outside, turn it on. To give an added heat load, which will keep it cooler.

Climate control is for high humidity. If condensation on partition between freezer and fridge turn it on. Only needed in conditions of humidity.

I think ambient switch keeps inside bulb on when door is closed. I think climate control switch turns on a heating strip between fridge and freezer