SECTION 6 APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT
6-1
6 - AP
PLIANCES &
EQUIPMENT
NOTE: Some items described in this section may
be optional and, therefore, may not be in
your vehicle.
The appliances installed in your motor home
are manufactured by reputable RV appliance
makers and have been tested by independent lab-
oratories to meet all applicable standards and
codes set for RV appliances. These appliances
are covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty. (Certain items may be covered by individ-
ual manufacturer’s warranty.) See your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty for details.
REFRIGERATOR
The refrigerator in your coach can be operated
from either of two power sources available to the
motor home:
−
110-Volt AC electric
−
LP gas
The refrigerator is an absorption type which
uses an ammonia-water solution for cooling. Ba-
sically, ammonia vapor is distilled from the solu-
tion by heat, produced from either LP gas or
electricity and then carried to the finned condens-
er where it liquefies. The liquid then flows to an
evaporator where it creates cold temperatures
through evaporation.
Leveling
Always park the vehicle on a level location
when operating the refrigerator while parked.
Operating the refrigerator off-level for longer
than 1 hour can result in a form of ‘vapor lock’
that could permanently damage the refrigerator.
Normal vehicle leveling to provide comfort for
the occupants is generally satisfactory for refrig-
erator operation.
A small round bubble level is provided with
your refrigerator. Place the bubble level on the
bottom surface of the refrigerator and watch the
position of the bubble in relation to the circle in
top of the level.
If over 1/2 of the bubble is inside the circle in
any direction, the coach is level enough for con-
tinuous operation of the refrigerator while
parked.
Normal vehicle leveling to provide comfort
for the occupants is satisfactory for refrigerator
operation. This will be well within the operation
limits of 3
°
off-level side-to-side and 6
°
off-level
front-to-back.
To prevent permanent damage to the
refrigerator cooling unit, turn the
refrigerator off if the vehicle will be
parked on an incline of over 3
°
side-
to-side or 6
°
front-to-rear (such as
steep driveways or parking lots, etc.)
for more than one hour.
Place bubble level in bottom of refrigerator
CAUTION
