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APPLIANCES
Refrigerators, Freezers
and Ice Makers
O
ff
ering all of the ingredients you need for a satisfying life on the road. Newmar o
ff
ers many quality
options for your food storage needs, all while blending beautifully with your sleek decor. With adjustable and
removable shelving, your refrigerator and freezer provides you with the flexibility you need to fit your on-the-road
lifestyle. Many models o
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er the convenience of electronic controls, a built in icemaker, and a filtered water dispenser.
Absorption-Style Refrigerator Operation Overview
This article provides basic operating instructions for an absorption-style refrigerator.
Absorption-style refrigerators are installed on select coaches. The control panel operates via 12 volts supplied by the
battery/batteries. The refrigerator operates on 120 volt AC power or LP gas and heats a solution in a closed loop system.
As the solution changes state and passes through the absorption stage, it cools the inside of the refrigerator and freezer
box by extracting the heat and carrying it away in the solution. It does not use freon and a compressor, so this style of
refrigerator takes longer to cool down.
Select models allow you to select the incoming power source of your coach, whether AC current or propane gas. All models
are equipped with latches to secure the doors for a tight seal to prevent movement during transit.
Before Operation
1. Verify that the main propane gas valve is in the ON position.
2. The refrigerator is equipped with a energy control system. It can be set to either 120 Volt or propane gas
operation, or set automatically select 120 volts when present and automatically change to gas when AC power is
not present, if desired.
3. Verify 12 volt supply for control board operation.
4. It is recommended to pre-chill food and beverages before putting them in the refrigerator and freezer. When
placing items on the racks and in the bins, leave enough space for air to flow throughout the entire refrigerator
cabinet.
5. For models with a built-in ice maker, a pressurized water supply is required. In order for the ice maker to operate,
you must have water in the fresh tank and have the water pump turned on, or your coach must be connected to
city water supply.
How To Operate The Refrigerator In 120 Volt Mode
1. A 12 volt power supply must be available for the electronic control panel to function. The shore line must be
plugged in, or the generator running, to operate in 120 volt mode.
2. To use the 2-Way Auto Mode, push the AUTO/GAS mode selector into the ON position. If 120 volt is available, the
AC mode indicator light will be illuminated.
How To Operate The Refrigerator In Propane Gas Mode
1. The main propane gas valve must be open for operation in the propane mode.
2. To start the refrigerator, press the main power ON/OFF button to switch it to the ON position.
3. If 120 volt is not available, the gas mode indicator light will be illuminated. The control system will automatically
switch to gas operation.
4. To operate on gas only, push the AUTO/GAS mode selector until the gas indicator light has lit. After 45 seconds
the burner should be ignited and operating normally. The initial startup may take longer than 45 seconds in order
to allow the air to be purged from the gas line.
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