Installation /Owner’s Manual 11
Refrigerator Maintenance
Gas flame appearance:
While in propane gas operation, examine the appearance of the gas flame:
- Turn the thermostat to the 5 position.
- Open the lower intake vent.
CAUTION:
The burner box cover can be hot. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
- Open the burner box door [165] and look at the gas flame [75] (See Art00955 and
Art02258).
- The flame should be:
- a darker blue color on the inside of the flame and a lighter blue color on the
outside of the flame.
- a constant shape without flickering.
- Contact your dealer or Thetford authorized service center if the flame is:
- yellow
- flickering or changing shape.
- Make sure the flame does not touch the inside of the flue tube [76].
- If the flame touches the inside of the flue tube, contact your dealer or an
authorized Thetford Service Center.
- Close the burner box door.
Remove and clean the burner orifice:
NOTE: Your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center must do this procedure.
To remove and clean the burner orifice:
- Close the valve at the propane gas tank(s).
- Close the manual shut off valve of the refrigerator.
- Shut down the refrigerator.
CAUTION:
The burner box cover can be hot. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
- Open the lower intake vent.
- Remove the drip cup by removing one screw.
- Remove the burner box cover by removing one screw.
WARNING:
To avoid possible propane gas leaks, always use two wrenches to loosen and tighten the gas supply line at
the refrigerator’s manual shut off valve.
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Art02258
218
165
75
76
Art00955
167
