Refrigerator; Refrigerator Care Checklist; Defrosting - Jayco 2004 Talon ZX Owner's Manual

REFRIGERATOR

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 "Defrosting" and "Cleaning".
• Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See "Defrosting" and "Cleaning".
• Make sure the door seals correctly. See "Door Sealing".
• Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or gas control
changes. If changes occur, contact your dealer or service center.
• Make sure the gas supply is propane gas only and not butane or a butane mixture.
• When in propane gas operation, examine the appearance of the flame. See "Gas Flame
Appearance".
• 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 any combustible materials, 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 non-sealed fresh foods or warm foods.
• With the amount of time that the door(s) are open.
• With any air leakage into the refrigerator.
Although the refrigerator is not frost free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling fins. At regular
intervals, the temperature control system automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling fins.
The water from the cooling fins drains into a collection cup that is attached to the back of the
refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
It is normal for frost to collect inside the freezer. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of
the refrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator as necessary:
• Remove all food from the refrigerator.
• Push the selector switch to the OFF position to shut down 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 freezer until the frost is melted.
• Empty the drip tray.
• Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
• Put the drip tray and all food in the refrigerator.
• Ignite or start up the refrigerator.
Maintenance/Storage 101