When all frost is melted, dry the interior of the refrigerator with a clean cloth. Replace all food and start the refrigerator by pressing the ON/OFF button (1) to DOWN position.
NOTE: On these models the drip tray/cup is on the rear side of the refrigerator. (See FIG. 1)
Put the plastic drain tube in a watertight bucket or container (access through louvered service panel on the outside of the vehicle). As the frost melts, the water will flow into the container. When all the frost has melted wipe up the excess moisture and empty the accumulated water from the bucket. Replace the drain tube to its original position.
E. CLEANING
Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. To clean the interior liner of the refrigera- tor, use lukewarm weak soda solution. Use only warm water to clean the finned evaporator, ice trays and shelves. NEVER use strong chemicals or abrasives to clean these parts as the protective surfaces will be damaged. It is important to always keep the refrigerator clean.
F. SHUT-OFF (STORAGE PROCEDURE)
Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main power ON/OFF button to the UP (OFF) position.
If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a period of weeks, it should be emptied, defrosted, cleaned and the doors left ajar. The ice tray should also be dried and kept outside the cabinet.
G. CLIMATE CONTROL
During the summer months of high temperatures and humidity, the metal frame between the freezer and fresh food compartments may have water droplets forming. The number of water droplets will increase if the vehicle isn't air conditioned during these months.
This refrigerator comes standard with a 12 volt (DC) climate control that will evaporate the water droplets when they form.
To have this climate control on, you position the switch (See "C", Fig. 10) located beneath the top decorative strip that houses the control panel to ON. The climate control can be left on continuously or only used when temperatures require it.
NOTE: The climate control will draw 12 volts DC power continuously when in the ON position. It should be turned OFF when a charging source is not available.
Most LP gas appliances used in recreational ve- hicles are vented to the outside of the vehicle. When parked close to a gasoline pump, it is possible that the gasoline fumes could enter this type of appli- ance and ignite from the burner flame, CAUSING A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, when refueling, shut off all LP gas appliances which are vented to the outside.
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SECTION D.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
1. REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
Before working on the refrigerator, make sure the AC voltage and DC voltage leads are disconnected. Shut off the gas supply. Disconnect the gas supply line. Cap the gas supply line, loosen the screws anchoring the refrigerator to the enclosure and slide the refrigerator out of the compartment.
Replacement is the reverse of removal. Check all connec- tions for gas leaks. Refer to Section A, Item 1 to 12 of Installation Instructions.
2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
To keep your Dometic refrigerator operating efficiently and safely, periodic inspection and cleaning of several compo- nents once or twice a year is recommended.
A. It is important to keep the area at the back of the refrigerator clean. Check the lower vent, upper vent and area between these openings for any obstructions such as bird/insect nests, spider webs, etc. Clean the coils on the back of the refrigerator. Use a soft bristled brush to dust off the coils.
It is important to keep the refrigerator area free from combustible material, gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids.
B.Check all connections in the LP gas system (at the back of the refrigerator) for gas leaks. The LP gas supply must be turned on. Apply a noncorrosive bubble solution to all LP gas connections. The appearance of bubbles indi- cates a leak and should be repaired immediately by a
QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH LP GAS SYSTEMS AND REFRIGERATORS.
DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
C.Check the control system by connecting/disconnecting 120 volt AC power. Compare the operation with the operation described in Section C. Operation Instructions.
NOTE: The following maintenance is required once or twice a year, but should only be done by a qualified serviceman who is familiar with LP gas systems and refrigerators.
D.The LP gas pressure should be checked and the main regulator readjusted if pressure is incorrect. The correct operating pressure is 11 inches of water column. The correct place to take the LP gas pressure is at the test port just ahead of the burner jet. (See FIG. 12).
E.Inspect the flue baffle. It should be reasonably clean and