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Appliances
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The refrigerator operates from either LP-Gas or 120 Volts AC electric. Controls
are electronic which require the DC Voltage to be no higher than 15.4 Volts DC or
lower than 10.5 Volts DC. The AC voltage limits are 132 Volts AC maximum and
108 Volts AC minimum. The refrigerator (from front view) needs to be leveled
within 3º side to side and 6º front to back. Using a torpedo or bulls eye (fence post)
level, place the level onto the freezer plate. The level should be within the circle by
a half of a bubble. Generally, this is within comfortable living conditions. The heat
source for the cooling unit is supplied by an electric heating element, or an LP-Gas
flame. The heat source, which is calibrated in BTU’s (British Thermal Units), is
concentrated to a specific area of the cooling unit. Operating the refrigerator in an
“off level” condition separates the sodium chromate which will crystallize from the
heat source. This blocks the recirculation action of the cooling unit and causes accu-
mulative, irreparable damage. It is safe to operate the refrigerator while driving the
motorhome because the chemicals are in a constant state of agitation from the
movement and will not be at risk for separation. The LP-Gas side of the refrigerator
and the LP-Gas pressure needs to be serviced yearly, depending on use. Over time
the BTU rating of the LP-Gas can change, affecting the refrigerator’s performance.
Ambient air temperature and humidity can also affect its performance and function.
The BTU rating is lower when operating on LP-Gas at an altitude higher than 5,500
feet. This affects the refrigerator’s performance. If possible, switch mode operation
to 120 Volts AC electric while at a higher altitude.
WARNING: Do not use the refrigerator if there is an ammonia
smell inside or outside of the refrigerator, or if a yellowish sub-
stance appears inside the box or in the outside access compart-
ment. This can be an indication of a refrigerant leak. Contact an
authorized repair facility.
• If possible, cool items first before putting them into the refrigerator.
• Keep the doors shut. Think about what you want before opening the doors.
• Allow the refrigerator 24 hours of operation before actual use to help it get
a “head start” with the refrigeration process.
• A box of open baking soda will help absorb food odors. Wipe up any
spilled soda.
The refrigerator controls are DC (direct current) operated through an electronic
circuit board. The refrigerator which operates from heat (as described previously)
gets its heat source two different ways: an electric heating element or a flame from
LP-Gas. Mode operation and temperature selection is made by controls on the face
of the refrigerator. In order for the refrigerator to operate the house batteries must
be charged, the LP-Gas valve on, the water valve on (ice maker option only) and
the refrigerator AC cord plugged in (located in outside refrigerator access door). If
the controls do not light up, check the house batteries charge status or see if the 12
Volt wires are plugged into the refrigerator’s circuit board (outside in refrigerator
access door).
Operation
Specifics
Tips
Refrigerator
Controls