Thor Motor Coach Class A Gas, Appliance And Entertainment Manual

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If gas ignition does not start immediately:
• Make sure that all of the main propane gas valve is open at the tank.
• Push the selector switch to the GAS position and the refrigerator will start a 30 second trial for ignition.
• During the 30 second trial for ignition, the refrigerator controls open the gas safety valve and the igniter
sparks.
• During the 30 second trial for ignition, both the ON and the GAS light illuminate.
If the ON light and the GAS light stay illuminated after 30 seconds, it indicates the gas supply lines are free
of air and that the refrigerator is operating on propane gas. If you choose, you may leave the SELECTOR
SWITCH on GAS, or move it to AUTO.
If after the first 30 second gas ignition attempt fails, the refrigerator control circuits close the gas safety valve
and the igniter stops sparking. Both the ON and GAS indicator lights will flash about once every second.
Repeat the gas ignition attempt:
Slide the SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF position, and then to the GAS position. This will initiate another
30 second gas ignition attempt. Depending on how much air is in the gas supply line, you may need to repeat
the 30 second ignition attempt sequence two or three times.
If the burner does not ignite on propane after three attempts, stop and consult your TMC dealer, TMC Customer
Care, or an authorized RV refrigerator service center.
FOOD COMPARTMENT AND INITIAL START-UP
Start up the refrigerator and let it cool for eight hours before loading with food. If the refrigerator does not
start to cool down after about two hours, there is likely a fault with the refrigerator. Contact a qualified service
center for troubleshooting tips or repairs.
For the best cooling performance:
• Let air move freely inside the entire food compartment
• Do not cover the shelving grate with plastic, paper or other materials
To Decrease the ammount of ice that collects on the cooling fins:
• Cover all liquids and moist foods
• Let all hot foods cool before putting them in the refrigerator
• Do not open the door any longer than necessary
Freezer compartment:
The freezer compartment is made to keep pre-frozen food frozen and not to quick freeze food. Keep pre-
frozen foods in the freezer compartment.
ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR OPERATING TIPS
Since electric heating elements require a moderate-to-high amount of electric energy to operate, while
operating from an inverter, the house battery can be quickly depleted. Therefore, it is usually recommended
to operate an evaporator-type refrigerator with LP gas or shore-power 120 volts AC, while using 12 volts
DC occasionally or during travel.
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