900 Series Refrigerators Operator’s Guide for Models: 962 963 982 983 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows 2. Do not touch any 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 liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Vapors can flash back and ignite liquids.
Table of Contents Requirements Electrical and LP Gas............................. 2 Auto Mode...............................................9 Safety Awareness ................................. 3 Manual Mode.......................................... 9 Introduction............................................ 4 Backup Operating System...................... 9 Diagnostics About Your Refrigerator Storage Volume...................................... 5 Diagnosic Codes..................................
Read this manual carefully and become thoroughly acquainted with its contents before installing and operating this refrigerator NOTICE: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE AS A FREE-STANDING REFRIGERATOR OR FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS. THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED FOR LP GAS AND CANNOT BE CONVERTED TO ANY OTHER FUELS (NATURAL GAS, BUTANE, ETC.). Be alert to a potential Safety Hazard when the Safety Alert Symbol appears on your refrigerator or in this manual.
• Always disconnect both the AC and DC power sources from the refrigerator when performing routine maintenance. All servicing of this refrigerator must be performed by a qualified service technician. Safety Awareness • Keep liquids away from electrical connections. Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious arcing damage and fires. • Refrigerator’s cooling system contents under pressure.
This appliance is designed for storage of foods, storage of frozen foods, and making ice. Storage Volume Models - 962, 963 = 6.3 cu. ft. Models - 982, 983 = 7.5 cu. ft. Leveling Warning: Operating refrigerator outside of the cooling system specification of 3 degrees off level side-to-side and 6 degrees off level front-to-back can cause irreparable damage to cooling system and can create a risk for personal injury and property damage. Level vehicle before operating refrigerator.
Caution: Do not replace with a bulb of higher wattage. Higher wattage bulbs can damage the interior surface of the fresh food compartment. Light Bracket Figure 1 The interior light is located at the top of the fresh food compartment. The light will turn on when the fresh food compartment door is opened and off when the door is closed. Power to the light is activated when the refrigerator is turned on and deactivated when the refrigerator is turned off.
Door Bins The full width door bins in the freezer and fresh food compartments can be positioned to satisfy your needs. The lower bin accommodates items such as 2-liter bottles and half-gallon milk cartons. Other bins accommodate pop cans, ketchup bottles, and other commonly used items. To remove the bins for cleaning or relocating, lift them over their locator and pull them forward. To reinstall, slide the bin firmly onto the locator. Caution: The bins and bin slides are not dishwasher safe.
About Your Refrigerator Adjustable Shelves Multiple shelf grooves in the freezer and fresh food compartments enable you to remove the shelves for cleaning and to arrange the shelves to fit your needs. To move the shelf in the freezer, pull the shelf forward, select the new location, and slide the shelf into place. Retainer Strips To move the shelves in the fresh food compartment; using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws from each retainer.
Pressing and holding "MODE" button (C) allows the user to cycle through four mode choices; one "AUTO" and three manual modes (AC, LP GAS, or BATT). The refrigerator will not switch to the new operating mode until "MODE" button is released. The "TEMP SET" (thermostat) button (D) controls refrigerator and freezer temperature during both gas and electric operation, eliminating the need to reset each time a different energy source is selected.
Diagnostic Codes The refrigerator’s operating controls are equipped with a diagnostic system which alerts the user to a problem in any mode of operation. When a problem occurs within a given mode, the operating controls will revert to a stand-by mode in which an alarm will sound and a diagnostic code will be displayed in the center control window. The alarm will sound until an alternate operating mode is selected.
Check: DC supply to refrigerator (10.5 VDC min.) Battery charging equipment or converter DC connection to the refrigerator Consult your dealer or a Norcold Service Center A8 Fault external to refrigerator controls DC input voltage too high Check: Battery(s) supplying DC to refrigerator (15.4 VDC max.
7. Inspect the flue of refrigerator’s cooling system. This area must be free of foreign materials. Foreign materials observed in the flue indicate the burner requires cleaning. 8. Insure the area directly behind the refrigerator is not being used for storage. Keep the refrigerator area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. 9. Periodically inspect the ventilation system.
Heat Deflector Cap Condenser Flue Tube Flue Spiral Flue Baffle Suspension Wire Absorber Coils Spiral Flue Baffle Burner Assembly Figure 12 Burner Box 1. Remove the refrigerator from its enclosure. Follow "Refrigerator Removal and Replacement" procedure beginning on page 11. 2. Remove the heat deflector cap from the flue. 3. Remove the spiral flue baffle from the flue tube. 5. Clean the inside of the flue tube with a flue brush. Inspect burner after cleaning. 6. Re-install the spiral flue baffle.
Fuse Replacement Procedure The refrigerator’s electrical circuits are fused to protect them from a circuit overload. If the "Diagnostic Codes and Their Meaning" section indicates that the refrigerator fuse is blown, follow the replacement procedures below. 1. Turn the refrigerator to "OFF". 2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall receptacle. 3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the power board cover at the rear of the refrigerator from the power board cover. 4.
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY This Limited Warranty is given by NORCOLD ("Company") to the original consumer-purchaser of any new refrigerating equipment ("Equipment") supplied by the Company, excluding glassware, electric light bulbs, replaceable fuses, and will be effective for a period of two years from date of original purchase. The Company warrants, provided that the Equipment shall at all times have been in possession of and used by the original consumer-purchaser, that: A.