9100 Series Refrigerators Operator’s Guide for Models: 9162 9182 9163 9183 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. If you smell gas: 1. Open windows 2. Do not touch any electrical switches 3. Extinguish any open flame WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read this Guide.
Table of Contents Requirements Diagnostics Diagnostics and Corrective Action ............... 8 Electrical and LP Gas................................... 2 Maintenance Safety Awareness............................................3 Introduction................................... ................4 Maintenance Requirements ......................... 9 About Your Refrigerator Refrigerator Storage ..................................10 Storage Volume ...........................................
Read this Guide carefully and be thoroughly acquainted with its contents before operating this refrigerator NOTICE: This refrigerator is not approved for free-standing use 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 potential Safety Hazards when this Safety Alert Symbol Guide. appears on your refrigerator or in this A word (WARNING or Caution) identifies the severity of the Safety Hazard.
Introduction Welcome to the new age of Norcold. Your refrigerator is designed to provide the ultimate in cooling satisfaction and to serve you reliably for years to come. Norcold refrigerators are the only RV refrigerators manufactured in America. Your 9100 series refrigerator is the only RV refrigerator to offer a standard limited 2-year warranty. Norcold also offers additional warranty coverage (2+3 Plan) which extends the standard 2-year warranty an additional 3 years for a total of 5 years protection.
Crisper The crisper in the bottom of the fresh food compartment, provides storage to preserve fruit and vegetable freshness. Wrap vegetables with strong odors so the odor does not transmit to other foods. Keep the crisper pushed in all the way. IMPORTANT! The crisper is not dishwasher safe. Door Storage The door storage areas hold items such as 2-liter bottles, half-gallon milk cartons, pop cans, ketsup bottles, and other commonly used items.
To open the door, rotate the handle away from the refrigerator. Figure 3 When closing, push the door closed until a click is heard, meaning the door is latched. About Your Refrigerator Figure 4 Checking Door Seals To insure cooling efficiency and to prevent frost formation, the door gaskets must seal completely. Pull paper away from refrigerator Strip of paper To check for proper door seal, lay a strip of paper between the gasket and the refrigerator. Close the door and pull out the paper.
ith the 3 screws. Figure 6 A C B D E A 12 VDC supply is required to maintain the refrigerator’s operating control functions. The refrigerator receives its DC power from the vehicle’s 12 volt system; either an auxiliary battery, a converter, or the engine battery. The 12 VDC system supplies power to the refrigerator and to other DC components in the vehicle. The control panel (between the freezer and fresh food compartments), conveniently locates all refrigerator functionality.
About Your Refrigerator Manual Mode Press and hold MODE until the AUTO LED goes out and the desired operating mode lights. Unlike AUTO mode, the operating mode LED stays lit until an alternate mode is selected. If the energy source is interrupted in MANUAL mode, the corresponding LED flashes, and the refrigerator stops operating until an alternate energy source is selected or the problem is corrected. See Diagnostics for corrective actions.
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.
If a diagnostic indicator appears, see Diagnostics. If the refrigerator is operating on gas and a loss of cooling is noticed, switch the refrigerator to AC mode of operation (see Start-Up Instructions). If the refrigerator has been operating on electric, switch to gas operation. After the refrigerator has been switched from one power source to the other allow several hours to assure the refrigerator is cycling properly.
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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: TheA.