Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES
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When the engine is turned on, a signal through the alternator activates the travel latch which in turn locks the
refrigerator doors. When turning off the engine, the doors will not open automatically as usual because the
refrigerator is turned “OFF.” In order to switch on the refrigerator, the doors must be manually unlocked.
When the refrigerator is turned off for a period of time, it is recommended that the refrigerator is emptied, defrosted,
cleaned, and the doors placed ajar in the airing position. To ensure the doors stay in the airing position, use the
automatic travel latch’s airing position functionality:
• Open the refrigerator doors. Slide the shutter to the right. The automatic travel latch is locked.
• Gently close the doors until the pins click into position.
• Verify that a small spacing has been created between the cabinet and the doors and that the doors
have not been closed completely. If so, unlock the latch and close the doors again.
• In order to open the doors again, the travel latch must be unlocked. Push to close the doors
completely and then, slide the shutter to the left to unlock the latch.
Always keep the refrigerator clean. Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into
storage. Use a lukewarm, weak soda solution to clean the interior liner of the refrigerator. Use warm
water only to clean the finned evaporator, gasket, ice tray and shelves. To keep the refrigerator operating
efficiently, periodic inspection and cleaning of several components once a year is recommended:
• Check the lower vent, upper vent and area between these openings for any obstructions such as bird/insect
nests, spider webs, etc.
• Make sure the refrigerator area is free from combustible material, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors or liquids.
• If accessible, clean the coils on the back of the refrigerator. Use a soft bristled brush to dust off the coils.
Residential Refrigerator (OPTIONAL):
Your coach may be equipped with an optional residential refrigerator (Figure 4-2). Please
note that the residential refrigerator will only operate on 110V. Any time that the motor
home is not connected to shore power, the refrigerator will have to be operated by use of
the inverter.
The refrigerator has its own water filters for the ice maker. NOTE: These water filters have to
be removed before winterizing your motor home.
NOTE: The ice maker must have RV antifreeze cycled through it for proper winterization.
For further instructions on how to properly operate and maintain the residential refrigerator,
refer to the specific owner’s manual located in the Owner’s Figure 4-2. Optional Residential
Refrigerator Information Package.
NOTE: The inverter must be “on” for the residential refrigerator to operate if not
connected to shore power or the generator!
Figure 4-1.
Optional Residential
Refrigerator