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Norcold N300.3 Refrigerator
This article is taken from the Winnebago Rialta Owners web site with the permission of the site owner. It
has been modified to remove motorhome-oriented terminology, and insert TrailManor-oriented
terminology. The scattered parts have been re-united and organized. And the Table of Contents has been
added.
DISCLAIMER AND WARNING This article deals with disassembly, repair, and reassembly of a
propane burning appliance. Propane is dangerous, and nothing in this article mitigates that danger.
It is recommended that unless you are well-trained in propane burning appliances, you engage a
certified repair technician to perform the work described herein.
The original article is located at http://www.rialtainfo.com/winnebago/refrigerator.htm
Table of Contents
Section Title
Page
Part 1 - General Information
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Operators’ Manuals
2
Refrigerator FAQs
3
Levelling the Refrigerator
4
The Stated Requirement
4
The Real World
4
Levelling Measured at the Wheels
5
Conclusions
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Levelling Measured at the Countertop
5
Summary
6
Maintenance and Cleaning
6
Part 2 - Troubleshooting and Repair
7
Troubleshooting Electrical Operation
7
Troubleshooting Propane Operation
7
Introduction to Troubleshooting the Burner
8
Troubleshooting Steps - Propane Burner
8
Results of Troubleshooting
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Cleaning
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Cleaning the Tip of the Thermocouple
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Cleaning the Igniter
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Cleaning the Burner Orifice Assembly
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Part 3 - Replacing the Thermocouple
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Background
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Purchase of the Replacement Thermocouple
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Removing the Refrigerator from the Trailer
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Old Thermocouple Removal
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New Thermocouple Installation
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Cleaning And Repainting The Rest Of The Mechanism
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Another Cleaning Idea
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Putting the Refrigerator Back in the Trailer
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