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The refrigerator will continue its cooling function for an additional 2 hours after the
ignition switch has been turned “OFF”, if it is not turned off by its respective switch.
The refrigerator will stop functioning, if turned off by the switch on the dashboard or
if the power is disconnected by the main power switch in the battery compartment.
5.10.1 Energy saving tips
- Allow hot food to cool down before you place it in the refrigerator.
- Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary.
- Do not leave the lid open for longer than necessary.
- Defrost the refrigerator once a layer of ice forms.
5.10.2 Defrosting the refrigerator
Humidity can form frost in the interior of the refrigerator. This reduces the cooling
capacity. Defrost the refrigerator frewuently to avoid this..
5.10.3 To defrost the refrigerator, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
Danger of damaging the refrigerator!
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can
cause damage.
Never use brushes, scouring pads or hard and/or pointed tools to remove ice or to
loosen objects which have frozen in place.
CAUTION
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