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The refrigerator operates on 120-volt AC power, propane and/or 12-volt DC. The operating instructions supplied in the Owner’s
Information Package will help you with detailed information from the manufacturer.
The recreational vehicle propane type refrigerator operates on the “absorption” principle and therefore must be reasonably level. When
your camper is stationary, it should be leveled for comfortable living. If you can occupy the camper comfortably, the refrigerator unit
should perform well. If the refrigerator unit is not “close to level”, it may not function properly and your food will not be adequately
cooled.
When the RV is in motion, the continuous movement will not affect operation. The operating instructions are printed inside near the
controls and may be found in the manufacturer’s instructions manual.
Operating Tips
Operate the refrigerator on 120-volts for 8 hours (overnight) before you leave on a trip. This will allow the refrigerator to get cold.
Pre-cool food and drinks before putting them into the camper refrigerator. For off-truck use, some refrigerator models must have 12-
volt battery hookup to power the electronic controls.
Refer to the supplied appliance manuals for proper operating instructions.
Gas Mode
This mode provides LP gas only. The control system activates the ignition system and attempts to light the burner for a period of
approximately 45 seconds, at 2 minute intervals. If unsuccessful, the indicator lamp will not illuminate. Check Fridge Owner’s manual
to trouble shoot.
DC Mode
When DC mode is chosen, the refrigerator will operate by pulling power from the battery/s. In most cases, the refrigerator controls
will work down to 10.6v DC, causing a drain on the battery/s.
Purging Air from the Lines
If the refrigerator has not been used for a long period of time or if the LP tanks have just been refilled, air may be trapped in the
supply lines. Purge the air from the lines by pressing ON/OFF button to OFF and then back to ON, 3-4 times. If repeated attempts fail
to start the LP gas operation, check to make sure the LP tanks are not empty and that all manual shutoff valves in the lines are open.
Range
The gas burners and oven use propane gas for fuel. Operation is similar to the range in your home. However, cook temperatures will
vary from home ranges depending on the altitude.
Before turning on the main propane supply, be sure all burner and control knobs are in the “OFF” position.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation.
Before operation:
1)
Open window.
The warning label above has been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion.
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when using
the cooking appliance(s) will avoid danger of asphyxiation. It is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort
heating as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time. Never use portable fuel-burning
equipment, including wood and charcoal grills and stoves inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion may result.
Lighting Surface Burners
The surface burners will feature matchlit ignition. Be sure all control knobs are in the OFF position before supplying gas to the
appliance. Be sure the main LP gas supply is on before lighting the burner.
If the burner does not light within 4 seconds, or if the flam should go out during cooking, turn the burner OFF. If gas has accumulated
and a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait 5 minutes for the gas odor to dissipate before relighting the burner.
NOTE:
If the appliance has not been operated for a period of time, the surface burners may be difficult to light, as air may have
accumulated in the gas line.
