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Silhouette

Dometic

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION.

S1521

1531

Automatic-Manual Energy Selector

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING: Improper installation,

adjustment, alteration,service or

maintenance can cause injury or

property damage. Refer to this

manual. For assistance or additional

information consult a qualified

installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

Contents:

Installation

Instructions for use

Gas equipment

Electric equipment

Maintenance

Fault tracing

Page

3-8

9-12

13-14

14-15

Dometic

Our goal

your

satisfaction.

Corporate

Office

2320 Industrial Parkway

Elkhart,

IN 46515

USA CANADA

Service Office Dometic

Distribution

Inc.

The

Dometic

Corporation

866

Langs

Drive

509 South Poplar Street Cambridge,Ontario

LaGrange,

IN 46761

N3H

2N7

Canada

Phone: 519-653-4390

822 60 45-00

Summary of content (13 pages)

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Silhouette by Dometic INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION. S1521 S1531 Automatic-Manual Energy Selector FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
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PROTECTION PLATE FIG. 1 D 2 - WAY display panel. b 1[FF =p AC I B f 3 - WAY display panel. w $F I c I E F FIG. 2 ? j$@%$ / 7, I F I I F LEGEND 2-WAY AMES Model LEGEND 3-WAY AMES Model 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2. AUTO/GAS Mode Selector Button 3. Temperature Selector Button 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2. DC Mode Selector Button 3. AUTO/GAS Mode Selector Button 4. Temperature Selector Button B. C. D. E.
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INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTRUCTION This appliance is designed for storage of foods and storage of frozen foods and making ice. The refrigerators outlined herein have been design certified by A.G.A. under the ANSI 221.19 Refrigerator Standard for installation in a mobil home or recreational vehicle and areapproved by the Canadian Gas Association. The certifications are, however contingent on the installation being made in accordance with the following instructions as applicable. In the U.S.A.
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Table 1 Refrigerator Cut-Out Openings (inches) Height Width Depth Model 23.5 24.0 S 1521,S1531 43 1/4 12 Volts DC Connection All refrigerator models require a 12 volt DC supply (even though 2-way models are designed to operate on 120 volts AC and gas, a 12 volt DC control is required to maintain the automatic energy system). The DC lead connections are at terminals located at the rear of the refrigerator. (see FIG. 1). One lead is marked positive (+) and the other negative (-).
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check that the gas flame is lit and the gas mode indicator lamp (C) is on. Close the gas valve at the back of the refrigerator. Wait for one minute. The check indicator lamp (E) should now be lit and the gas mode indicator lamp should be off. Remove protection cover (see FIG. 1) and open the gas valve. Test that no gas comes through the burner jet. Use soupy water, rinse afterwords with fresh water. Be careful not to damage the burner jet, replace cover.
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Re-install mounting screws to refrigerator frame in reverse sequence of steps B and C to attach doorhinge assembly to refrigerator. DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN SCREWS. h. CHECK THAT DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY AND THAT LATCH ASSEMBLY ENGAGES BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREWS. NOTE: Re-tighten all screws securely after changing the hinge position. 9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE DOOR PANEL The refrigerator is normally delivered without door panel.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OPERATION HOW TO START THE REFRIGERATOR Before starting the refrigerator, check that all the manual gas valves are in the ON position. DO NOT forget the manual shutoff valve on the rear of the refrigerator, see FIG. 1. This refrigerator is equipped whith a semi Automatic Energy Selector (AMES) control system, which can be set to automatically select either 120 volt AC or LP gas operation, or if desired Lp gas only.
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3 - WAY display panel. 2 - WAY display panel. START UP INSTRUCTIONS A. A 12 volt DC supply must be available for the electronic control to function. B. Press the main power ON/OFF button (1) to the DOWN position. C. Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR BUTTON (3) P-WAY Model or (4) 3-WAY Model until the lamp at the desired setting is illuminated. 3-WAY MODEL AUTO MODE 1. 2. 2-WAY MODEL AUTO MODE 1. 2. 3. Move the AUTO/GAS mode selector button (2) to the DOWN position.
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3 - WAY display panel. 2 - WAY display panel. A DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES THERMOSTAT The thermostat on the refrigerator controls both the gas and electric operation, thereby eliminating the necessity of resetting each time a different energy source is employed. After the initial start-up, the thermostat should be moved from “COLDEST’ to the desired temperature setting, usually about mid setting. AUTO MODE When operating in the AUTO mode, the AUTO mods indicator lamp (D) will illuminate.
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HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT The food storage compartment is completely closed and unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the required low temperature for food storage. Consequently, foods having a strong odor or those that absorb odors easily should be covered. Vegetables, salads etc. should be covered to retain their crispness. The coldest positions in the refrigerator are under the cooling fins and at the bottom of the refrigerator.
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GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY P R E S S U R E TEST PORT FIG. 16 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE ELECTRlC EQUIPMENT CARTRIDGE HEATER The heat necessary for the operation of an absorption cooling unit is supplied by an electric heater mounted in a pocket of the boiler system. The 3-WAY Model is equipped with two electrical heaters, one for 120 volt AC and one for 12 volt DC. The 2-WAY Model is equipped with one electric heater 120 volt AC. To replace the heater proceed as follows: 1.
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B. Check all connections in the LP gas system (at the back of the refrigerator) for gas leaks. The LP gas supply must be turned on. Apply a non-corrosive bubble solution to all LP gas connections. The appearance of bubbles indicates a leak and should be repaired immediately by a QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH GAS SYSTEM AND REFRIGERATORS. CAUTION DO NOT use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner jet as damage can occur to the precision opening. This can cause damage to the.
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if. A minimum of 9.6 volt DC supply present for the refrlgerator control system. lg. The thermostat can not be moved from MID position to the desired setting. The display module has became nonfunctional. See limp mode of operation (side 11). 1 h. The refrigerator is running continuously and cool to much. The temperature sensing device has became non functional. See limp mode of operation (side 11). 2. Gas operation only. 2.1 The refrigerator will not operate on gas when AC is present.