Maytag 2006 owner manual Refrigerator, Operation

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REFRIGERATOR

Manufacturer:

Dometic Sales Corporation 2320

Industrial Parkway P.O. Box 490

Elkhart, Indiana 46514

Phone: 1-800-544-4881

Review all refrigerator literature supplied in your Owner’s Packet or stored in the refrigerator prior to operating.

In absorption refrigerant system ammonia is liquefied in the finned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator. The liquid ammonia then flows into the evaporator (inside the freezer section) and is exposed to a circulating flow of hydrogen gas, which causes the ammonia to evaporate, creating a cold condition in the freezer.

The tubing in the evaporator section is specifically sloped to provide a continuous movement of liquid ammonia, flowing downward by gravity, through this section. If the refrigerator is operated out-of-level when the vehicle is not moving, liquid ammonia will accumulate in portions of the evaporator tubing. This will slow the circulation of hydrogen and ammonia gas, or in severe cases, completely block it, resulting in a loss of cooling.

Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrigerator operating the vehicle should be leveled to prevent this loss of cooling. The vehicle needs to be leveled only so it is comfortable to live in (no noticeable sloping of floor or walls).

When the vehicle is moving the leveling is not critical, as the rolling and pitching move- ment of the vehicle will pass to either side of level, keeping the liquid ammonia from accumulating in the evaporator tubing.

Appliances

 

OPERATION

 

The refrigerator requires 12-volt current to operate even if running on LP or 110 volt

 

modes. The 12-volt is used to power the circuit board that directs the refrigerator

 

functions. When running in a mode such as LP, it means the heat source, by far the

 

largest power requirement; to evaporate the ammonia is being provided by an LP

 

Gas burner.

 

Safari 16, 19, 20, & 22 ft. Models are equipped with a fan inside the exterior refrigerator

 

compartment. This fan pulls ambient temperature air across the condensation coils on

 

the backside of the refrigerator to aid in the cooling. A “Fan Switch” is located inside

 

the main door on the panel in front of the refrigerator. You may desire to turn the fan

 

off when using you patio due to its noise. The fan is thermostatically controlled when

 

the switch is on.

 

The fan does increase the cooling efficiency of the refrigerator; therefore Airstream

 

recommends leaving the switch on whenever the patio is not in use. Please note that

 

turning the fan off during hot, humid weather conditions may substantially affect the

 

cooling capacity of the refrigerator.

 

Warning: Most LP gas appliances used in recreational vehicles are vented

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to the outside of the vehicle. When parked close to a gasoline pump, it is possible

that gasoline fumes could enter this type of appliance and ignite the burner flame,

CAUSING A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.

 

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Contents Owners Airstream Manual Introduction MODEL Table of Contents Basic Warranty Period Warranty CoverageCare and Maintenance Items CoveredInstallations not Covered If Repairs are NeededAIRSTREAM, INC Explanation of Airstream Limited Warranty Warranty TransferDealer Representation Excluded Consequential and Incidental DamagesAbuse ExposureOverload Reporting Safety Defects ServiceThat MAY be Hazardous Maintenance Schedule Every 5,000 Miles or 90 DaysEvery 1,000 Miles or 60 Days Torque aluminm wheels to110-120 ft. lbsEvery 10, 000 Miles or 6 Months Every Year BULBS, Exterior Suggested Maintenance Parts and LubricantsBULBS, Interior MiscellaneousMaintenance Record Date Dealer Service Performed Warranty and Service TOW Vehicle Equipment Towing Your AirstreamElectric Brakes Loading Weighing Your Trailer Hitching UP Equalizing Hitch Load DistributionSway Control Device Steps for Hitching Up Level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up Towing Tips Passing Use trailer brakes as parking brakes TrackingBacking Up Suggested PRE-TRAVEL Check List InteriorExterior Trailer Equipment and Accessories Motoring Essentials Towing Your Airstream Camping SafetyPlies the 12 volt current Overnight StopExtended Stay City Water HOOK-UP Shoreline Power SupplyWaste Water System Things not to PUT Into Toilet or DrainsEffects of Prolonged Occupancy Winter TravelingEffects of Prolonged Occupancy Tips to Controlling CondensationExcess moisture What are molds ? What factors contribute to mold growth?How can mold growth be inhibited? Failure to Retract Slide OUT RoomCamping Camping Exterior CleaningPossible damage Main DoorScreen Door StepOperation Instructions ChassisTires Tips on Tire Care Tire Rotation Spare TireTire Inflation PSI Cold Axle and Running Gear Assembly Install washer and spindle nut Typical Electronic Controller HOW to USE Your Electric Brakes ProperlyPower Jack Option Replacing Power HeadMaintenance Proper Tire Inflation Load/Inflation Information for Your TiresUnder Inflation HOW Overloading Affects Your TiresTire Care Weighing Your Travel Trailer Or Towed VehicleReplacing Your Tires Proper Inspection and Storage of TiresInterior Bunk BED Dinette Table Water Pump SwitchMonitor Panel Aquajet water pump Optionial EquipmentSmoke Alarm Firex Model B Bath Area Remote SwitchesLinoleum Ceiling Light/Directional LightingWeekly Testing of Your Smoke Alarm Replacing the Battery Taking Care of Your Smoke AlarmSpecial Smoke Alarm Features Using the Tamper Resist Locking MechanismTo Remove LP GAS DetectorDetector Test LOW VoltageFire Extinguisher Normal Operation Carbon Monoxide AlarmCleaning Your Detector Operation only Fill ValveLPG Bottles To InstallVent if the trailer has not been used regularly Basic Rules for SafetyPlumbing Water SYSTEM-SELF Contained SanitizingWater Pump and Filter Drain Valves Safari While hooked to city water Aquajet Pump OptionalTo Empty Fresh Water Tank Water Heater DrainingWinterizing and Storage Plumbing Water Heater Bypass Plumbing Drain and Waste System DeodorizersEmptying Tanks Black Tank Flush Optional When Parked and Connected to Sewer OutletToilet Water Filtration Safeguards Microtech Filter INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT Battery Replacement Electronic IndicatorOperating Instructions Controlling The WaterLavatory FAUCET, Standard Electrical System Battery Disconnect Switch265 71.3 F 250 62 F 200 16 F 100 +5 F 150 +19 F Battery12V Power Circuits Converter Operation Converter TestingVolt AC Panel Board Converter Cooling SystemInvertor option Back UP Camera PRE-WIREElectrical System DO’S TV AntennaLubricating Rotating Gear Housing Maintenance LubricationSatellite Antenna Wiring Yellow like the sun positive and Green like Solar Panel PRE-WIREExternal Radio Jack Optional Coaxial Cable Wiring SchematicVolt Electrical System City Power Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Gfci Occupant Other circuitFurnace AIR ConditionerMicrowave Ovens RangeRefrigerator Water Heater Electronic IgnitionRelieve the pressure without even realizing it When Equipped with Reverse Switch High Volume Roof Vent OptionalWhen Equipped with Thermostat Cleaning InstructionsMonitor Panel Monitor Wire ConnectionsTo Obtain Exact Reading Specifications Hitch Ball Height Index C-1, E-8, F-3, H-4
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