22. DEFROSTING
Frost will gradually form on and under the ice-tray shelf. It is a mistake to assume that an accumulation of
frost gives a colder cabinet. For the most efficient operation, the refrigerator should be defrosted regularly-
usually about once a week or ten days depending on the particular condit ions of use.
To defrost, turn off the gas, empty the cabinet remove the icetray and leave the cabinet door open. The
frost will melt and run into the drip collector (fig. 13).
When defrosting is complete, remove the drip collector by carefully sliding it forward, and empty it of water.
Wipe dry the ice-tray shelf, replace the drip collector, turn on the gas and relight the burner. Rinse out the
ice-tray, refill it with fresh water and replace it.
Note:- Do not attempt to defrost more quickly by means of an electric fire or other form of heat as this may
damage the plastic surfaces.
23. CLEANING
Clean the refrigerator thoroughly at intervals as necessary. Turn off th e gas, empty the cabinet and defrost
as described above.
The refrigerator and its accessories may then be cleaned with a soft cloth wrung out in a weak solution of
bicarbonate of soda and warm water. Finally, wipe over with a cloth rinsed in warm water only and dry
thoroughly. Do not wash any plastic parts in water that is more than hand hot and do not expose them to
dry heat.
NEVER USE STRONG CHEMICALS, ABRASIVES, OR HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING MATERIALS
ON ANY PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
Replace the accessories and re-light the burner.
24. WHEN NOT IN USE
Whenever your refrigerator is to be out of use for a period, turn off the gas or disconnect from the 12V
supply, as applicable. Empty the cabinet and defrost as described earlier. Cle an and thoroughly dry the
interior and accessories and leave the door open otherwise the air inside may go stale giving ris e to an
unpleasant odour which could be difficult to remove at a later date.
25. CONSUMPTION
The approximate gas consumptions at the various settings of the gas control knob are given below.
IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS TO WORK
Check the following points before calling a service technician:
1. That the "STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR" instructions have been followed.
2. The refrigerator is level and not tilted in any direction.
3. If it is possible to start the refrigerator on any of the connected sources of energy.
4. If the refrigerator fails to work on gas, check
• That the gas bottle is not empty.
• That all LP-gas valves are open.
5. If the refrigerator fails to work on 12V, check
• That the 12V supply is connected to the refrigerator.
• That the fuse on the 12V supply is intact.
• That the 12V switch is on.
6. If the refrigerator fails to work on 230V, check
• That the 230V supply is connected to the refrigerator.
• That the fuse is intact.
• That the thermostat is not switched to the 'off' position.