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DEFROSTING
Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating sur-
faces. It must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts
as an insulator and adversely affects refrigerator per-
formance. Check the formation of frost regularly every
week and when it gets about 3 mm thick, defrost the
refrigerator.
To defrost the refrigerator, turn it off and remove the ice
trays and the food item, leave the cabinet and freezer
doors open.
Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of
heating appliance, as this might damage the plastic sur-
faces of the refrigerator. Neither should any sharp ob-
jects be used to scrape off the ice.
Defrost water runs from a drip tray to a receptacle at the
rear of the refrigerator where it normally evaporates.
Heavy frosts build up on the freezer plate and the cool-
ing fins, and a lot of defrost water:
Move the plastic drain tube in to a watertight bucket or
container. (Access through the lower ventilation grill on
the outside of the vehicle). As the frost melts, the water
will flow into the container. Replace the drain tube to its
original position after defrosting.
Defrost water in the freezer compartment should be
mopped up with a cloth.
When the ice has melted, wipe the refrigerator dry and
restart it. Place the food items back inside but wait until
the refrigerator is cold before making ice cubes.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly to keep it
fresh and hygienic.
Soak a cloth in a solution consisting of a teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda to half a litre of warm water. Wring
out the cloth and use it to clean the interior of the refrig-
erator and its fittings.
Never use detergents, scouring powder, strongly scented
products or wax polish to clean the interior of the refrig-
erator as they may damage the surfaces and leave a
strong odour.
The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean
now and then, using a damp cloth and a small quantity
of detergent. But not the door gasket, which should only
be cleaned with soap and water and then thoroughly
dried.
The cooling unit behind the refrigerator should be cleaned
with a brush from time to time, but make sure that the
refrigerator is switched off when doing this.
HEATING CABLE
During the summer months of high temperatures and
humidity, the metal frame between the freezer and fresh
food compartments may have water droplets forming.
This refrigerator comes standard with a 12 V (DC) heat-
ing cable that will evaporate the water droplets when they
form.
To have the heating cable on, you position the switch
located beneath the control panel to I. The heating cable
can be left on continuously or only used when tempera-
tures require it.
Note: The heating cable will draw 12 V (DC) power con-
tinuously when in the ON (I) position. It should be turned
OFF (0) when a charging source is not available.
WINTER OPERATION
Please check that the ventilation grilles are not blocked
by snow, leaves etc.
The ventilation grilles model L500, can be fitted with win-
ter covers, model WA130, to protect the cooling unit
against cold air. The covers may be fitted when the out-
side temperature is below approx. 10°C and should be
fitted when the temperature is below the freezing point.
We suggest that you fit the winter covers also in the case
that the vehicle is laid up during the winter months.
TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR
If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time:
1. Set the switch (A), fig. 1, to “OFF”.
2. Shut off any on-board valve in the gas line to the
refrigerator.
3. Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as
described earlier. Leave the doors of the refrigerator
and frozen food compartment ajar.
4. When the vehicle is laid up for a long period of time
(e.g. during the winter months); we suggest fitting
the winter covers WA130, onto the vent grills.
IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS TO WORK
Check the following points before calling a service tech-
nician:
1. That the “STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR”
instructions have been followed.
2. The refrigerator is level.
3. If it is possible to start the refrigerator on any of the
connected sources of energy.
4. If the refrigerator fails to work on gas, check:
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That the gas bottle is not empty.
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That all LP-gas valves are open.
5. If the refrigerator fails to work on 12 V, check:
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That the 12 V supply is connected to the refrigera-
tor.
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That the fuse on the 12 V supply is intact.
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That the battery is not run down.
6. If the refrigerator fails to work on 230-240 V, check:
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That the 230-240 V supply is connected to the
refrigerator.
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That the fuse is intact.
If the refrigerator is not cooling sufficiently, the rea-
son may be:
1. Inadequate ventilation of the cooling unit due to the
intake and/or exhaust air vents being partly or
completely blocked.
2. The evaporator is frosted up.
3. The thermostat setting is incorrect.
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