Storage Procedure / Winter Operation; Getting.the.refrigerator.ready.for.storage; Draining.the.ice.maker - Dometic NEA1402 User Manual

StoRAgE pRocEDURE / wiNtER opERAtioN

gEttiNg thE REfRigERAtoR READy
foR StoRAgE
The refrigerator is equipped with a heater tape wrapped
around the water solenoid valve and outlet water tube. Dur-
ing cold weather operation below 2°F/0°C the automatic
temperature switch will turn the heater tape on automatically.
NOTE! The refrigerator automatic heater tape doesn't work
when the refrigerator is shut off.
Summer short-time storage
The coach's Air Conditioner (A/C) is recommended to be
left on to prevent/reduce condensation. If the A/C is switched
off, while leaving the refrigerator on, the air humidity will
increase and form condensation on the outside of the refrig-
erator.
If the refrigerator is on, the A/C should be on. Consequently,
if the A/C cannot be left on, please shut off the refrigerator
as well.
Should the weather get cold during a period of short-term
storage, follow the procedure for longer-term storage as
described below.
Long-term storage
If the RV will not be in use for an extended period of time or
put into storage:
• Drain the RV water system.
• Disconnect the water lines from the inlet and outlet sides
of the water valve. Drain the lines into a cup and allow the
lines to dry.
• The ice maker should be drained and dried, see
.
ING THE ICE MAkER
• Using a lukewarm soda solution, clean the interior liner of
the refrigerator. Clean the finned evaporator, ice trays and
shelves. Use warm water only and never strong chemi-
cals or abrasives since these can damage the protective
surfaces.
• Leave the doors ajar.
CAUTION
Do not use:
• A knife or an ice pick, or other sharp tools to
remove frost from the freezer shelves. It can
create a leak in the ammonia system.
• A hot air blower. Permanent damage could
result from warping the metal or plastic parts.
DRAiNiNg thE icE MAkER
If the RV is in storage and the refrigerator or the DC power is
turned "OFF" there will be no 12V DC present to operate the
heat tape; therefore, it will be necessary to drain and dry the ice
maker. This will prevent water from freezing in the solenoid
valve or becoming stale and producing bad tasting ice.
If the temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 0°F/-18°C
the ice maker must be drained to prevent component damage
and leaks.
NOTE! Water, compressed air and AC power are required to
drain the ice maker. Draining of the ice maker must be done by
a qualified service technician.
To drain the ice maker, follow these steps:
1. Shut off water supply valve to the ice maker.
2. Place a shallow pan under water solenoid valve.
. Remove the hose from the inlet fitting to the water
solenoid valve.
4. Drain water from the supply line.
Water
inlet hose
Water
solenoid
valve
DRAIN-
Hose, ice maker
Hose, water dispenser
– 9 –
Drain water hose
Rearview of models equipped with ice & water dispenser
90º connection,
water dispenser