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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLS
6. Hold the button (C) an additional 10-15 seconds to
activate the flame failure device, then release it.
If the lamp start flashing again, repeat step 4-6.
To terminate gas operation, turn the knob (A) to “OFF”
position.
230-240 V operation
Before operating the refrigerator, check that the voltage
stated on the data plate is the same as the main voltage
in use.
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Turn the thermostat knob (D) to its highest (coldest)
position.
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Set the energy selector (A) to position “AC”.
12 V operation
Only operate your refrigerator on 12 V when the engine
of the vehicle is running - otherwise your battery will soon
be discharged.
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Set the energy selector (A) to position “DC”.
REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE
The position number refers to fig.1.
It will take a few hours for the refrigerator to reach nor-
mal operating temperature. So we suggest you start it
well in advance of a trip and if possible store it with
precooled foodstuffs.
On 230-240 V operation and LP gas operation the re-
frigerator is controlled by a thermostat, set the thermo-
stat knob (D) to mid position.
If a lower (colder) temperature is desired turn the ther-
mostat knob clockwise.
On 12 V operation the refrigerator works continuously.
TRAVEL CATCH
The refrigerator is equipped with two travel catches. Make
sure that both are engaged when the caravan is on the
move.
FOOD STORAGE
Always keep food in closed containers. Never put hot
food in the refrigerator; allow it to cool first.
Never keep items in the refrigerator that might give
off flammable gases.
The frozen food compartment is intended for the stor-
age of frozen food and for making ice. It is not suitable
for freezing items of food.
Most kinds of frozen food can be stored in the frozen
food compartment for about a month. This period of time
may vary, however, and it is important to follow the in-
structions on the individual packages.
ICE MAKING
It is practical to make ice during the night - then the re-
frigerator is less demanded and the cooling unit has more
reserves. Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drink-
ing water and place it on the freezer shelf.
It is possible to make ice faster by turning the control
knob temporarily to its highest position but do not forget
to turn it back to its regular setting afterwards as the
refrigerator might otherwise become too cold.
The refrigerator can be run on 230-240 V, 12 V or LP
gas. Changing between these modes of operation is
carried out by means of the control buttons positioned
as shown in fig. 1.
The energy selector (A) can be set at either “AC” (230-
240 V), “DC” (12 V), “GAS” (LP gas) or “OFF”.
An indicator lamp (B) at the control panel flashes when
the automatic igniter attempts to light the burner.
Otherwise this lamp is off.
The refrigerator is fitted with a safety device that auto-
matically shuts off the supply of gas if the flame goes
out. The safety device can be operated manually by
pressing the button (C).
The refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermo-
stat (D) when the refrigerator runs on 230-240 V and LP
gas. Please note that the thermostat has no “off” posi-
tion when the refrigerator runs on LP gas.
STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR
All references are to fig. 1.
LP Gas operation
After initial installation, servicing, or changing gas cylin-
ders etc., the gas pipes may contain some air that should
be allowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigera-
tor or other appliances. This will ensure that the flame
lights immediately.
To start gas operation:
1. Open the shut off valve of the gas bottle (check that
there is enough gas). Open any on-board shut-off
valve.
2. Set the thermostat knob (D) to its highest (coldest)
position.
3. Turn the energy selector (A) to position “GAS”.
A ticking sound will be heard and the lamp (B) will
start flashing.
4. Push the button (C) in until it reaches the bottom -
and hold. This opens the flame failure device and
allows gas to flow to the burner.
5. When the flame lights, the sparking stops automati-
cally and the lamp stops flashing.
A
B
C
D
Fig. 1
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