Autocruise 2012 Van Conversion Range, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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• the gas burner must be cleaned at least once
a year or more frequently if necessary.
• If a gas hose is used, it must be checked
annually. This hose has a limited life and,
thus, must be regularly replaced. Check the
hose regularly for cracks, splits and ageing. If
in doubt, replace the hose. Pay attention to
the maximum life of the hose and replace it
in time, as advised by the manufacturer or in
conformance with local regulations.
• For replacement, a gas hose approved in
accordance with the local regulations must
be used. Position the hose so that it can
rotate, is not kinked, and will allow
• Due to the limited life of the gas hose, it
must be installed so that replacement is
possible.
Maintenance checklist
This refrigerator will give you many years of
trouble-free use if you simply run through the
following checklist regularly:
• keep the refrigerator clean (see section 7.1 of
the user instruction manual, “Cleaning”);
• defrost the refrigerator as often as is
necessary (see section 7.2 of the user
instruction manual, “Defrosting”);
• check the door closing mechanism regularly
(see section 7.3 of the user instruction
manual, “Door locking mechanism”);
• make sure that the ventilation grills are not
blocked;
• Regularly clean the ventilation grills.
Vent screen
The vent has a vent screen to prevent bugs
from entering the combustion area of the
refrigerators. These vents need to be cleaned
regularly to insure a good airflow. When the
refrigerator performs poor because of external
circumstances such as extreme ambient
temperatures, the vents can be removed to
improve the airflow and improve the cooling
performance of the refrigerators.
Storage
If you do not expect to use your refrigerator
for a lengthy period, carry out the following
actions:
• Remove all food
• Switch off the refrigerator
• Clean the refrigerator as described in Section
7.1 ‘Cleaning’
• Shut off the gas tap to the refrigerator
• Leave the door of the refrigerator ajar using
the special door closure hook (storage
position)
• Place the winter protection on the ventilation
grill.
Troubleshooting
If your refrigerator does not refrigerate
properly or will not start, run through the
following checklist. If this fails to solve the
problem, please contact the Customer Service
Department in your country (see the addresses
at the back of this manual).
• Check whether you have followed the
instructions in chapters 4, 5 or 6 of the
user instruction manual (“Switching on the
refrigerator”).
• Check whether the refrigerator is on a level
surface.
• Check whether the refrigerator can be used
with an available energy source.