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RGE400

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LaGrange, IN 46761

USA Corporate Ofce CANADA

Service Ofce 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46515 Dometic Corporation

Dometic Corporation 46 Zatonski, Unit 3

2320 Industrial Pkwy. Brantford, ON N3T 5L8

Elkhart, IN 46516 For Service Center Assistance CANADA

Phone: 574-294-2511 Call: 800-544-4881 Phone: 519-720-9578

MO-M 0709

DIRECTIVES D’INSTALLATION

ET D’UTILISATION

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Improper installation, adjustment, altera-

tion, service or maintenance can cause

injury or property damage. Refer to this

manual. For assistance or additional infor-

mation consult a qualied installer, serv-

ice agency or the gas

supplier.

Une installation, un réglage, une modi-

cation, une réparation ou un entretien non

conforme aux normes peut entraîner des

blessures ou des dommages matériels.

Lisez attentivement le mode d’emploi

fourni avec l’appareil. Pour obtenir de

l’aide ou des renseignements supplémen-

taires, consultez un installateur ou un

service d’entretien qualié ou le fournis-

seur de gaz.

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open ame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ

Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz:

1. Ouvrez les fenêtres.

2. Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur.

3. Éteignez toute amme nue.

4. Avertissez immédiatement votre

fournisseur de gaz.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other

ammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ

Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l’essence

ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inamma-

bles à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout

autre appareil.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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® RGE400 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. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTIVES D’INSTALLATION ET D’UTILISATION Pour votre sécurité Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz: 1. Ouvrez les fenêtres. 2. Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. 3.
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contents installation_________________________________ 4 Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free-standing model for floor installation only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refrigerator dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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installation Information This appliance is designed for storage of foods, frozen foods and making ice. It is certified under the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19•CSA 1.4 Refrigerators using gas fuel, for a free-standing installation. The installation must conform with local codes, or in absence of local codes, the following standards as applicable. In the U.S. the installation must conform with: In CANADA, the installation must conform with: 1. Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 2.
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installation Refrigerator dimensions Testing LP gas safety shutoff Overall dimensions in inches and (mm): The gas safety shutoff must be tested after the refrigerator is connected to the LP gas supply. To test the gas safety shutoff, proceed as follows: 1. Start the refrigerator according to the instructions for Gas Operation; section “Operation Instructions”. 2. Check that the gas flame is lit. This can be observed through the reflector (E). .
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operating instructions Importance of leveling a refrigerator Gas operation 1. To start the refrigerator, turn the knob (A) to the “GAS” position. 2. Turn the thermostat knob (B) to setting 4. . Push button (C) in until it bottoms out - and hold. While holding button (C), push button (D) for the piezo igniter several times to light the burner. This can be observed through the flame view port (E). . After the flame lights, continue to hold the button (C) for an additional ten (10) seconds.
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operating instructions How to use the refrigerator Defrosting Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating surfaces. It must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts as an insulator and adversely affects refrigerator performance. Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when it gets about 1/8” (3 mm) thick, defrost the refrigerator. ! WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette lighter fuel, gasoline, ether or the like.
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operating instructions Positioning the storage racks Lighting Dismanling/mounting The refrigerator is provided with a battery power interior light. The battery box is at the rear of the refrigerator. Four batteries, type D (R20) 1.5 volts are to be used. 1. Loosen the front and back securing brackets. Shut off - storage procedure To shut off the refrigerator, turn knob (A) to “OFF” position.
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maintenance & service Check burner flame 9. Reinstall burner, being careful that the end of the burner fits into the slot on the burner bracket. Check to make sure slots are centered under the flue tube and the thermocouple is positioned properly (tip of thermocouple extends over two slots of burner). 10. Be sure to reconnect the wire to high voltage electrode. Check the electrode for proper location and gap. Clear blue color of flame Check burner flame for proper appearance.
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maintenance & service Troubleshooting Spare parts The refrigerator does not cool properly The following list is a list of commonly used parts, which will be available, if required, from your Dometic Service Center. • Burner jet clogged. Clean. See section “Maintenance & Service”, • Check level of refrigerator. • Restriction in air flow across cooling unit. • Heavy frost buildup on evaporator fins. Defrost. • Flue baffle not inserted properly in flue tube. • Improperly set thermostat.
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Warranty / garantie LIMITED WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR The Seller named below makes the following Warranty with respect to this Dometic refrigerator: 1. This Warranty is made only to the First Purchaser (hereafter called the “Original Purchaser who acquires this refrigerator for their own use. 2. This Warranty will be in effect for one year from the date of purchase by the Original Purchaser.
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Warranty / garantie REFRIGERATOR Covers...Freight, Labor & Cooling Unit Additional four (4) year cooling unit replacement plan availability A. Replacement of the cooling unit only on this refrigerator in the event of its failure for a period of four (4) years after the expiration of the Dometic/SERVEL refrigerator Limited Warranty is available through the DOMETICARE PLAN at a cost of $89.95 B.
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TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE REFRIGERATOR — TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  Name______________________________ Address_ __________________________ Please Place Stamp Here City, ST, Zip_ _______________________ □ Please check here if new address ® Dated Material Please Process At Once Service Contract Department PO Box 70779 Chicago IL 60673-0779