Defrosting and Cleaning
Defrosting:
It is normal for frost to collect on the cooling fins inside the refrigerator. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. To defrost the refrigerator as necessary:
-Turn the thermostat to the 1 position and the energy selector to the OFF position ( 
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-Remove all food from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.
-Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator to absorb the water.
-Put trays of hot water in the refrigerator until the frost is melted.
-Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
-Put all food in the refrigerator.
-Do the ignition procedure or start up 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.
Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist
Read and understand the following maintenance sections of this manual.
NOTE: Norcold is not responsible for installation, adjust- ment, alteration, service, or maintenance per- formed by anyone other than a qualified RV dealer or a Norcold authorized service center.
Have a qualified RV dealer or a Norcold authorized service center do these annual safety and maintenance checks:
-Examine the gas supply lines for leaks.
-Replace or repair if necessary.
-Make sure the propane gas pressure is correct.
-Adjust if necessary.
-Make sure the combustion seal is complete and intact.
-Replace or repair it if necessary.
-Make sure the burner and the burner orifice are clean.
-Clean if necessary.
-Make sure the electrode spark gap [3] is 1/8 - 3/16 inch (See Art00955).
-Adjust if necessary.
-Make sure the AC and DC voltages are correct.
-Adjust if needed.
-Make sure the thermocouple tip is clean and secure.
-Make sure the area at the rear of the refrigerator is free from any combustible materials, especially gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Refrigerator Maintenance
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- | Close the door on a piece of paper that is about the size |
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- | Gently pull the paper. | - | Open the burner box door [3] and look at the gas flame [1] | |
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- | If you do not feel drag on the paper, the door gasket is not | - | If the flame is yellow or has an erratic and unstable |
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