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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance

can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.

For assistance or additional information, contact a qualied installer,

service agency, or the LP gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquid in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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.

Part No. 636587A (09/22/2014)

Owner’s Manual

For Australian refrigerator models:

N314E.3F (93 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )

N414E.3F (128 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )

N514E.3F (164 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )

Thetford Australia

41 Lara Way

Campbelleld, VIC 3061

WARNING

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Owner’s Manual For Australian refrigerator models: N314E.3F (93 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC ) N414E.3F (128 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC ) N514E.3F (164 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC ) ! WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
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Table of Contents For defined warranty terms, please see the one page warranty statement included in the product information packet. Safety Awareness......................................................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................................................
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Safety Instructions ! WARNING - The storage of flammable materials behind or around the refrigerator creates a fire hazard. Do not use the area behind the refrigerator to store anything, especially flammable materials (gasoline, cleaning supplies, etc.) - Do not remove the ground prong from the refrigerator AC power cord. Do not use a two prong adapter or extension cord on the AC power cord.
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About Your Refrigerator Storage Volume: This refrigerator is made to store fresh and frozen foods and for making ice. Total capacity Freezer capacity Food compartment capacity N314E.3F 93 L 11 L 82 L N414E.3F 128 L 20 L 108 L N514E.3F 164 L 20 L 144 L Leveling: ! CAUTION The refrigerator is made to operate within 3° off level side-to-side and 6° off level front-to-back (as looking at the front of the refrigerator).
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Freezer compartment: The freezer compartment is made to keep pre-frozen food frozen and not to quick freeze food. Keep pre-frozen foods in the freezer compartment. NOTICE Do not put other items on the ice tray while the water is freezing. The water freezes more rapidly if the thermostat is at the coldest temperature setting. Door latch for travel and storage: 161 During travel, the door latch prevents the door from opening. There are no chains, slides, or any devices that you must engage.
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A Auto Mode The refrigerator control automatically selects the power source. The control selects AC electric first. If AC electric is not available, the control selects DC electric. If DC electirc is not available, the control selects LP gas. 230VAC The refrigerator operates on AC electric. 12VDC The refrigerator operates on DC electric. Gas The refrigerator operates on LP gas. Selecting the cooling level: - Press and hold the confirmation button for two (2) seconds.
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Ignition – LP gas operation - Open the valve on the LP gas storage tank. - Put the refrigerator into LP gas mode. - Set the refrigerator at the maximum cooling setting. NOTICE You will hear a clicking sound indicating that the controls are sending a spark to the burner. If the flame does not ignite within 30 seconds, the gas safety valve will close and the gas indicator ( ) and temperature LEDs will begin to flash. After a two minute delay, the refrigerator will try to relight the gas.
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DC operation precautions and guidelines: The DC operation is not intended for the initial start up and cooling of the refrigerator. Always use either the AC or LP gas mode to initially start up and cool the refrigerator. The refrigerator and its contents must be cooled and the temperature must be steady before you operate the refrigerator on DC. This refrigerator is made to operate on 12VDC power while your vehicle is “in transit”.
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Refrigerator Care Checklist Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months: - Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See “Cleaning”. - Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting”. - Make sure the door seals correctly. See “Door Sealing“. - Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or LP gas control changes. If changes occur, contact your dealer or an authorized Service Center.
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Cleaning A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it. Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to avoid food odors: - Remove all items from the refrigerator. NOTICE Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the interior of the refrigerator. - Wash the interior with a solution of liquid dish detergent and warm water. - Rinse with a solution of baking soda and clean water. - Dry with a clean cloth.
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Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist Read and understand the following maintenance sections of this manual. NOTICE Thetford is not responsible for installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance performed by anyone other than a qualified Recreational Vehicle dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Have a qualified Recreational Vehicle dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center do these annual safety and maintenance checks: - Examine the LP gas supply lines for leaks.
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Refrigerator Maintenance LP gas flame appearance: 76 While in LP gas operation, examine the appearance of the LP gas flame: - Set the refrigerator to the maximum cooling level. 75 - 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 LP gas flame [75] (See Art02458 and Art02453).
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- Remove the flare nut from the orifice assembly [77] (See Art00956). - Remove the orifice assembly from the burner [78]. ! WARNING Do not try to remove the orifice [79] from the orifice adapter [80] when cleaning. Removal will damage the orifice and seal of the orifice and can cause an LP gas leak. Leaking LP gas can ignite or explode which can result in dangerous personal injury or death. Do not clean the orifice with a pin or other objects.
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Reinstall the Refrigerator NOTICE Your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center must do this procedure. ! WARNING Make sure the combustion seal is not broken, is completely around the refrigerator mounting flanges, and is between the mounting flanges and the wall of the enclosure. If the combustion seal is not complete, exhaust fumes can be present in the living area of the vehicle. The breathing of exhaust fumes can cause dizziness, nausea, and in extreme cases, death. 1.
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Wiring Pictorial Owner’s Manual 15
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Wiring Schematic Owner’s Manual 16