DEFROSTING
Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power
ON/OFF button to the UP (OFF) position, and the ice
maker switch to OFF. This will stop the operation of both
the absorption and compressor cooling system.
Empty the refrigerator, leaving the drip tray under the
finned evaporator, and the cabinet and freezer doors
open. Defrosting time can be reduced by filling the ice
bucket with hot water and place it in the freezer.
! CAUTION
DO NOT use a hot air blower. Permanent damage
could result from warping the metal or plastic parts.
DO NOT use a knife or an ice pick, or other sharp
tools to remove frost from the freezer shelves. They
can create a leak in the ammonia system.
When all the frost has melted, dry the interior of the
refrigerator and freezer with a clean cloth. Replace all
food and set the thermostat to the COLDEST tempera-
ture setting for a few hours. Then reset the thermostat to
the desired setting, usually at mid setting.
CLEANING
Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is de-
frosted or put into storage. To clean the interior liner of
the refrigerator, use lukewarm weak soda solution. Use
only warm water to clean the finned evaporator, ice
maker and shelves. NEVER use strong chemicals or
abrasives to clean these parts as the protective surfaces
will be damaged. It is important to always keep the
refrigerator clean.
SHUT OFF - STORAGE PROCEDURE
Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power
ON/OFF button to the UP (OFF) position.
Shut off the compressor cooling system, by setting the
ice maker switch "G" to OFF.
If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a period of
weeks, it should be emptied, defrosted, cleaned and the
doors left ajar.
The ice maker mold cavity should be dried to prevent
water from turning stale. The water to the ice maker
should be shut off at the water supply valve.
HOW TO DRAIN THE ICE MAKER
If you plan to put the RV into winter storage, the ice
maker should be drained to prevent component
damage and leaks.
Follow these Steps:
1.
Shut off water supply valve to ice maker.
2.
Place a shallow pan under water solenoid valve.
3.
Remove inlet fitting to ice maker water solenoid
valve. Drain water from the supply line.
4.
Remove the plasic nut and water line from outlet side
of water solenoid valve. Drain water from the line.
5.
Cycle ice maker several times while blowing comp-
ressed air through water solenoid valve. Be sure all
water is out of the solenoid.
NOTE: Up to 40 PSIG air pressure can be used to
clear the valve.
6.
Reconnect and tighten lines on water solenoid valve.
7.
Dry out ice maker mold assembly with soft cloth.
Place bail arm in UP/OFF position.
! WARNING
DO NOT store explosive substances in the refrig-
erator, such as cigarette lighter gas, petrol, ether
or the like.
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 behind the freezer door 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 refrigera-
tor 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, "H"). Once
the outdoor temperature is above 50°F, the low ambient
switch should be turned off.
Adjusting
screw
Cover
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