User manual

TRAVEL CATCH
Make sure that the travel catch is engaged when the
vehicle is on the move, (fig 1).
The travel catch at the top of the door can be set in two
different positions. In one position the door is held tightly
shut. In the other position the door is secured ajar so that
the refrigerator can be aired when not in use.
FOOD STORAGE
Always keep food in closed containers. Never put hot
food in the refrigerator; allow it to cool first.
Never keep items in the refrigerator which might give
off flammable gases.
Avoid using large dishes and do not stack food or food
containers too closely as this interferes with the circulati-
on of cold air within the cabinet.
If possible, start the refrigerator on gas or AC the day
before it is to be used, to allow time for the interior to be
cooled. It is then preferable to load the refrigerator with
food which has been precooled.
Before moving the vehicle, make sure that all containers
are tightly covered to avoid spills. If required, crumpled
paper may be packed between bottles and other items to
prevent shifting while traveling.
Engage the travel catch at the top of the front corner of
the door before moving the vehicle.
ICE MAKING
It is practical to make ice during the night - then the refri-
gerator is less demanded and the cooling unit has more
reserves. Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drin-
king water and place it on the freezer shelf.
To speed up the ice making, one can spill one or two spo-
onfuls ofwater on the freezer shelf to improve the contact
to the ice tray.
DEFROSTING
Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating sur-
faces. It must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts
as an insulator and adversely affects refrigerator perfor-
mance.Check the formation of frost regularly every week
and when it gets about 3 mm thick, defrost the refrigera-
tor. To defrost the `fridge, turn it off and remove the ice
tray and all food items.
Warning: normally the temperature of items of foods
would rise unduly during defrosting and so they should be
consumed within 24 h or discarded.The defrost water
runs from a collector channel to a receptacle at the rear
of the refrigerator where it evaporates. When the ice has
melted, wipe the refrigerator dry and restart it. Place the
food items back inside but wait until the refrigerator is
cold before making ice cubes.
DO NOT use a hot air blower. Permanent dama-
ge could result from warping the metal or pla-
stic parts. DO NOT use a knife or an ice pick, or
other sharp tools to remove frost from the free-
zer shelf.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly to keep it
fresh and hygienic.
To clean the interior of the refrigerator, use lukewarm
water and a mild dishwashing detergent. Use only warm
water to clean the finned evaporator, gaskets, ice trays
and shelves. NEVER use strong chemicals or abrasives
to clean these parts as the protective surfaces will be
damaged. It is important to always keep the refrigerator
clean.
The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean now
and again, using a damp cloth and a small quantity of
detergent. But not the door gasket, which should only be
cleaned with soap and water and then thoroughly dried.
TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR
If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time:
1. Set any switches to 0.
2. Set the gas valve (D) to l.
3. Shut off any on-board valve in the gas line to the
refrigerator.
4. Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as
described earlier. Leave the door of the refrigerator
ajar. Use the travel catch to hold in this position.
5. When the vehicle is laid up for a long period of time
(e.g. during the winter months), we suggest fitting the
winter covers ,fig. 2, onto the vent grills.
IF THE `FRIDGE FAILS TO WORK
Check the following points before calling a service tech-
nician:
1. That the STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR instruc-
tions have been followed.
2. The refrigerator is level.
3. If it is possible to start the refrigerator on any of the
connected sources of energy.
4. If the refrigerator fails to work on gas, check:
 That the gas bottle is not empty.
 That all LP-gas valves are open.
5. If the refrigerator fails to work on 12 V, check:
 That the 12 V supply is connected to the
refrigerator.
 That the fuse on the 12 V supply is intact.
 That the 12 V switch is on.
6. If the refrigerator fails to work on 120V, check:
 That the 120V supply is connected to the
refrigerator.
 That the fuse is intact.
If the refrigerator is not cold enough it may be
because:
1. The ventilation is inadequate owing to reduced area of
the ventilation passages (partial blockage of grilles
from wire mesh etc).
2. The evaporator is frosted up.
3. The temperature control setting is incorrect.
4. The gas pressure is incorrect - check the pressure
regulator at the gas container.
5. The ambient temperature is too high.
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