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APPLIANCES
Follow the operating and maintenance instructions
supplied by the appliance manufacturer for safe and
dependable use. The following information is supplied
as only a supplement to that provided with each
appliance. If you have a problem, see your local Chalet
service center or call the appliance manufacturer.
LIGHTING PROPANE APPLIANCES
NOTE:
New propane tanks or empty tanks that have
been sitting with the valve open for a period of time
must be purged of air and moisture prior to filling.
Air trapped in the propane lines may delay the initial
lighting of any appliance. It could take several seconds
or minutes for the propane to reach the appliance. To
purge some of the air from the propane system, first
light a burner on the range. The other appliances will
then light more quickly.
The first time the furnace or oven is operated, paints
and oils used in manufacturing may generate some
smoke and fumes. If this occurs, open doors and
windows to air out the RV. These materials should
burn off in a short time. Always follow the appliance
manufacturer’s lighting and operating instructions.
REFRIGERATOR
The refrigerator operates on 120-volt AC power,
propane and on 12-volt DC (if equipped). The operating
instructions supplied in the Owner’s Information
Package will help you with detailed information from the
manufacturer.
The recreational vehicle propane type refrigerator
operates on the “absorption” principle and therefore
must be reasonably level. When your camper is
stationary, it should be leveled for comfortable living. If
you can occupy the camper comfortably, the
refrigerator unit should perform well. If the refrigerator
unit is not “close to level”, it may not function properly
and your food will not be adequately cooled.
When the RV is in motion, the continuous movement
will not affect operation. The operating instructions are
printed inside near the controls and may be found in
the manufacturer’s instructions manual.
OPERATING TIPS
Operate the refrigerator on 120-volts for 8 to 12 hours
(overnight) before you leave on a trip. This will allow
the refrigerator and freezer to get cold and even have
some ice ready.
Pre-cool food and drinks before putting them into the
camper refrigerator.
For off-truck use, some refrigerator models must have
12-volt battery hookup to power the electronic controls.
Refer to the supplied appliance manuals for proper
operating instructions.
RANGE-OVEN
The gas burners and oven use propane gas for fuel.
Operation is similar to the range in your home.
However, cook temperatures will vary from home
ranges depending on the altitude.
Your range is equipped with a spark igniter for
lighting the top burners.
The three (3) burner range is equipped with one
(front) high output burner when additional heat is
needed.
For additional information, please refer to the
operating manual supplied in your Owner’s
Information Package.
Before turning on the main propane supply, be sure
all burner control knobs are in the “OFF” position. It
is not safe to use cooking appliances for comfort
heating. Do not use open flames to warm the living
area.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe
operation.
Before operation:
1.
Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan.
2.
Open window.
A warning label above has been located in the
cooking area to remind you to provide an adequate
supply of fresh air for combustion. Unlike homes, the
amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of
the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when
using the cooking appliance(s) will avoid danger of
asphyxiation. It is especially important that cooking
appliances not be used for comfort heating as the
danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance
is used for long periods of time.
Never use portable fuel-burning equipment,
including wood and charcoal grills and stoves inside
the vehicle because a fire or explosion may result.
WATER HEATER
Your RV may be equipped with a fully electronic
water heater, which has no pilot light, simply turn ON
the water heater switch. The water heater will cycle
on and off as needed. If the water heater fails to
ignite, a red light on the panel will appear. Check to
make sure you have adequate gas and battery
supply. Move switch off and back on again.
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