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-Push and hold the ON / OFF button for two seconds and then release to silence the alarm and turn the refrigerator back on.

-The refrigerator will start a 30 second trial for ignition.

-During the 30 second trial for ignition, the refrigera- tor controls open the gas safety valve and the igniter makes sparks.

-When no fault code shows and only the power indicator remains, this means that the refrigerator is operating on propane gas in the manual mode.

-At this time, all of the air is removed from the propane gas supply lines and you may select AUTO mode of operation if you wish.

-Depending on how much air may be in the propane gas supply lines, you may need to repeat the 30 second trial for ignition two or three times.

-If the burner does not ignite on propane gas after two or three attempts, stop and consult your local dealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center.

Set the controls to Automatic mode operation:

-Push the ON / OFF button to turn the refrigerator on.

-Push and hold the MODE button until the letters “AU” show in the center display and then release.

-If 120 volts AC is available to the refrigerator:

-The letters “AU” and then “AC” show in the center display.

-After ten seconds, the “AU” and then “AC” go off and only a green power ON light remains.

-This means that the refrigerator is operating on AC electric.

-If 120 volts AC is not available to the refrigerator:

-The letters “AU” and then “AC” show in the center display.

-After five seconds, the “AU” and then “LP” show in the center display.

-After ten seconds, the “AU” and the “LP” go off and only a green power ON light remains.

-This means that the refrigerator is operating on propane gas.

-If neither 120 volts AC nor propane gas is available to the refrigerator:

-The fault codes “no” “AC” and then “no” “FL” show in the center display and an audible alarm sounds.

If an energy source is available to the refrigerator, but is not operating correctly:

-A fault code shows in the center display.

-The refrigerator controls try to change to a less efficient energy source.

-If a less efficient energy source is not available:

-An audible alarm starts.

-A fault code shows in the center display.

-Refer to the “Fault Codes” section of this manual.

Set the controls to manual mode operation:

-Push the ON / OFF button to turn the refrigerator on.

-Push and hold the MODE button until the letters “ AC” show in the center display and then release.

-After ten seconds, the “AC” goes off and only a green power ON light remains.

-Push and hold the MODE button until the letters “LP” show in the center display and then release.

-After ten seconds, the “LP” goes off and only a green power ON light remains.

Effects of High Altitude on Propane Gas Operation

When you operate the refrigerator on propane gas at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level:

-You may experience reduced cooling performance of the refrigerator.

-You may experience burner outages.

To avoid these possible problems, Norcold recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level.

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Contents English Table of Contents Norcold Gas Absorption 3 Year Limited Warranty PolicyLegal rights Gas Absorption Warranty InformationGas Absorption Warranty Questions Safety Awareness Safety InstructionsStorage Volume About Your RefrigeratorAdjustable shelves Food compartmentFreezer compartments Door handlesDoor alarm Temperature control systemBackup operating system Interior lightAutomatic mode operation Operating the Refrigerator ControlsControl panel Removing air from the propane gas supply linesEffects of High Altitude on Propane Gas Operation Set the controls to Automatic mode operationSet the controls to manual mode operation Refrigerator Care Checklist Ice Maker OptionalDefrosting Ice maker operationCleaning Refrigerator Maintenance ChecklistDoor Sealing Refrigerator StorageRefrigerator Maintenance Remove and clean the burner orificeIce Maker Storage Optional Gas flame appearanceReinstall the Refrigerator Remove the RefrigeratorReplacement Parts Wiring PictorialWiring Diagram Ice Maker Wiring Pictorial and Diagram OptionalFault Codes Page Page Art01606
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