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INTRODUCTION 

To ensure satisfactory and economical operation, it is essential that 
the refrigerator is installed as directed in the Electrolux Installation 
Instructions, and is used in accordance with these instructions. The 
ventilation openings for air circulation over the cooling unit must 
not be reduced in size or obstructed in any way otherwise the performance of the 
cooling unit may be impaired and consumption 
increased. 

When the caravan is on tow, the refrigerator should be operated electrically, i.e. 
from the 12V battery in the towing vehicle, 

and not by means of bottled gas. 

WARNING 

Because of the hazards associated with the use of continuously 
operating bottled-gas appliances with open-flame burners in 
difficult-to-ventilate confined spaces, and other considerations, 
Electrolux do not recommend the installation of their bottled-gas 
caravan refrigerators on boats, and refrigerators so installed will 
not be covered by the Company's guarantee. 

If, however, a boat installation is planned for the refrigerator, 

reference should be made to British Standard 5482, Part 3, 1979 
and to the Thames Water Authority "Launch Digest" and "Launch 
Specification". Also, current Guide Lines published by local Water 
Authorities, or the Ship and Boat Builders' National Federation. 

It should be noted that special Marine Refrigerators are available 

from Electrolux for use on boats. 

LEVEL 

When the refrigerator is operating, refrigerant trickles through the 
cooling unit under the influence of gravity. To enable a satisfactory 
flow to take place, the unit must be level in both directions, other 
wise refrigerant can accumulate in pockets and the cooling process 
impaired. 

A continuous rolling and pitching motion as occurs in a caravan 

on tow will not normally affect operation, but when the caravan is 
at rest for more than about half an hour it must be levelled, in both 
directi ons , s o that the ic e-tr ay shelf  insi de the fr oz en food s tor age 
compartment is level. (This can be checked with a small spirit level 
placed on the ice-tray shelf). If it is not convenient to level the 
vehicle and it is to stand out of level for more than half an hour, the 
refrigerator should be temporarily turned off. 

GAS PRESSURE, BURNER, JET, AND GAS 
CONTROL VALVE 

The combined gas control valve and flame failure device (5, fig.2), 
and jet and burner (9 & 10, fig. 4), must be of the correct type or 
size for the gas and gas pressure which you use. The gas pressure 
is determined by the type of regulator fitted to your gas bottle, and 
this may vary according to the Standard adopted in the country 
concerned. In the United Kingdom, and most of Europe, the 
standard pressures used for butane and propane are as shown in 
section 1 of the table below. In Germany and Austria, the higher 
pressure shown in section 2 of the table usually applies. 

It is essential that a reliable pressure regulator, set to deliver no 

more than the appropriate pressure shown in the table, is fitted 
directly to the gas bottle. Needle valve operated gas control taps 
are NOT suitable for use with this refrigerator and must not be 
used as a substitute for a pressure regulator. 

Before using the refrigerator, check from the label attached to it 

that the gas equipment is correct for the gas and gas pressure to be 
used. If it is not, the burner, jet, and combined gas control valve 
and flame failure device must be changed for the correct size or type 
in accordance with the table below. For future reference, any 
changes made should be recorded on or beside the data label. 

 

 

STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR 

(see fig.2) 

Before using your refrigerator for the first time, it is advisable to wash 
the interior and its accessories as described later under 'Cleaning'. 

The bottled gas equipment includes a

Piezo

crystal lighting device

which creates a spark over the burner when the button (4) is pushed 
in fully. No batteries or flints are required to operate this lighter. 

Before starting the refrigerator, always check that the alternative 

method of operation is off as the refrigerator should not be operated 
by both means at the same time. If the caravan is to be stationary 
for a period, check that the refrigerator is level. 

 

 

Bottled Gas Operation - Lighting the burner

1. See that the voltage selector switch (7) is set to '0', i.e. is in its 

centre position. Ensure that gas is available from the bottle and 
turn on any taps in the supply to the refrigerator. 

2. Turn the gas control knob (5) so that '3' is opposite the indicator 

mark. 

3. Push in fully the gas control knob (5) for about 5 seconds to allow 

air to clear from the pipe line. (When starting initially, or after 
changing a gas bottle, it may be necessary to push in the knob appre 
ciably longer to clear all the air. Do not, however, allow too much gas 
to accumulate around the burner as an over-rich gas/air mixture may 
be difficult to ignite). 

4. Still pressing in the knob (5), push in the button (4) which operates 

the Piezo igniter, several times in quick succession. (A click should be 
heard each time the button is pushed in). Continue to press in the 
gas control knob (5) for a further 15 seconds to allow time for the 
thermocouple tip (over the burner) to heat up. 

5. Release the gas control knob then check that the burner is alight by 

looking directly through the flame viewer located inside the cabinet 
at the rear left-hand lower corner. If the burner has not lit, repeat 
the lighting procedure. 

Note:- The refrigerator has a flame failure device which will automati 
cally shut off the gas to the burner if the flame is blown out. W hile 
the knob (5) is being pressed in, this device is temporarily inoperative. 

Electric operation 

The dual voltage electric equipment is for operation from the main 

12 volt battery in the car when the caravan is on tow, or from mains 
voltage electricity when a 220 to 240V a.c. supply, with satisfactory 
earthing, is available on a site. Before using the refrigerator on electricity 
make sure that the electricity supply is suitable for the refrigerator. 

It is important to understand that 12 volt operation is only intended 

to be used while the car engine is running and is charging the battery, 
otherwise the battery may be discharged to a point where it will not 
restart the engine. (The current drain at 12V is 8 amps minimum). When 
at rest for more than a short period, the caravan should be levelled and 
the refrigerator switched over to mains voltage, if available, or the 12V 
supply switched off and the refrigerator started up on bottled gas. 

Before connecting to a mains voltage supply, it is important to 

make certain that the circuit to, and in, the caravan is properly and 
effectively earthed. 

When operating on mains voltage, the temperature in the refrigerator 

is thermostatically controlled and can be adjusted by means of the 
knob (6) of the thermostat. The 12V circuit is not thermostatically 
controlled and the cooling unit will operate all the time the refrigerator 
is connected to 12V and switched on. 12V operation is, therefore, 
only intended to be used for relatively short periods, i.e. when the 
caravan is on tow. It is not intended for extended periods of use from 
a continuous 12V supply, otherwise the fresh food compartment may 
become too cold for the satisfactory storage of fresh foods and drinks. 

For connection to the 12V supply, a two-way terminal block is 

located behind the right-hand end of the control panel (1, fig 1) at the 
top of the refrigerator. 

For connection to a 220-240V electricity supply, the refrigerator 

is provided with a 3-core mains lead which is intended for connection 
to a properly earthed plug and socket outlet. In the United Kingdom, 
the following plug connection instructions must be observed. 
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are 

coloured in accordance with the following code. 

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : E A R T H ,  
BLU E  :  N E U T R A L ,  

BROWN  :  LIVE 

As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the coloured 

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows : 

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be con 

nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E 
or by the earth symbol -=L- or coloured green or green-and-yellow. 

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal 

which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. 

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the 

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. 

W AR N I NG   -T H I S  AP PLI A N C E  MU S T   BE  EAR T H ED.  
In the United Kingdom, the plug or circuit to the refrigerator must 

be fitted with a fuse not greater than 5 amps. If a 13 amp. (B.S.1363) 
fused-plug is used, it should be fitted with a 3 amp fuse. In other 
countries, the fuse rating will depend on local practice. 

During installation, a suitable socket outlet for the mains voltage 

supply should have been fitted in the caravan, near the refrigerator, 
in a position readily accessible to the user. In the United Kingdom, 
all mains voltage wiring in the caravan must be installed in accord 
ance with I.E.E. regulations, including the use of an outlet and coupler 
to BS 4343/CE E17. 

Voltage Selector Switch 

The voltage selector switch (7) can be set to three different positions, 
identified by the following symbols : 

 

 

To start the refrigerator on electricity, see that the gas control knob (5) 
is at '0' (off), set the voltage selector switch (7) to the voltage required, 
then connect the refrigerator to the appropriate voltage supply. 

If on mains voltage (220-240), turn the thermostat knob (6) to 

setting No. 3 

or 

4. 

 

 

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