Refrigerator Care Checklist
Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months:
-Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See “Cleaning”.
-Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting”.
-Make sure the door seals correctly. See “Door Sealing“.
-Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or thermostat changes. If changes occur, contact your dealer or service center.
-Make sure the gas supply is propane gas only and is not butane or a butane mixture.
-When in propane gas operation, examine the appearance of the flame. See “Gas Flame Inspection”.
-Make sure the air flow in the lower intake vent, through the refrigerator coils and condenser, and out the upper exhaust vent is not blocked or decreased.
-Make sure the area behind the refrigerator is clear. Do not use the area behind the refrigerator for storage of anything, especially gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Defrosting
The cooling fins of the refrigerator operate at below freezing temperature and will naturally form frost from humidity, which is always present in the air. The humidity inside the refrigerator increases:
-with higher outside temperature and humidity.
-with the storage of
-with the amount of time that the door(s) are open.
-with any air leakage into the refrigerator.
It is normal for frost to collect inside the refrigerator. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator as necessary:
-Remove all food from the refrigerator.
-Turn the refrigerator OFF.
NOTE: Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.
-Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator to absorb melted frost.
CAUTION: High temperatures can cause the inside surfaces of the refrigerator to warp or melt. Do not use pans of HOT water, a hair dryer, or any other high temperature devices to defrost the refrigerator. Do not use any hard or sharp objects to remove frost. Damage to the interior of the refrigerator can occur.
-To increase the speed of defrosting, put pans of WARM water in the refrigerator.
-Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
-Start up the refrigerator.
-Allow the refrigerator to cool down.
-Return all food to the refrigerator.
Cleaning
A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it. To avoid food odors, clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the interior of the refrigerator.
-Wash the interior with a solution of dish detergent and warm water.
-Rinse with a solution of baking soda and clean water.
-Dry with clean cloth.
-Put all food in the refrigerator.
Door Sealing
If the door does not seal correctly, excess frost will collect inside the refrigerator. Make sure the door seals correctly:
-Close the door on a piece of paper that is about the size of a dollar bill (See Art00980).
-Gently pull the paper.
-You should feel a slight drag between the door gasket and the cabinet.
-Do this on all four sides of the door.
-If you do not feel drag on the paper, the door gasket is not sealing correctly.
-Contact your dealer or Norcold authorized service center.
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