Owner’s Manual 7
Operating the Refrigerator Controls
Controls:
This refrigerator is made for refrigerating purposes and operates on a 12/24 volt DC power supply when installed as written in this
manual.
On DC558XX models, the controls are located inside the food compartment on the right side under the shelf.
The refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat [1] (See Art02246). Number
“0” is the “OFF” position. The thermostat will firmly “click” in and out of the “0 - OFF”
position. Number “1” is the warmest and number “5” is the coldest thermostat position.
For efficient operation, change the thermostat according to the types of food stored and
the ambient temperature.
Do not operate the refrigerator when the ambient temperature is higher
than 110° F.
Cooling unit protection systems:
The BD compressor system protects against conditions that can result from high
ambient temperatures or short on/off cycling of the unit. These conditions are
compressor overload and start failure, fan overload, electronic unit overheating, or
destructive battery discharge.
If the overload or start failure protection activates, the compressor will stop. The
compressor will automatically attempt to restart, about once per minute, until it successfully restarts.
If the temperature of the electronic unit is too high, the compressor will stop. The compressor will restart automatically when the
temperature of the electronic unit lowers.
If the compressor stops due to overload or electronic unit overheating, the fan will continue to run.
If the fan current is more than 0.5 amps, the fan over load protection stops the compressor and the fan.
NOTICE
Art02246
1
OFF
ARRÊT
0
1
2
3
4
5
Refrigerator Care Checklist
Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months:
- Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See “Cleaning”.
- Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting”.
- Make sure the door seals correctly. See “Door Sealing“.
