Maintenance; Storage; Using Your Refrigerator - Atwood HE-0601 Operating Instructions Manual

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

FOOD COMPARTMENT
Start up the refrigerator and let it get cool for 8 hours
before loading with food.
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Cover all liquids and moist foods to decrease
frosting of fins.
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Allow all hot foods to cool before loading them
into the refrigerator
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Do not cover shelves with plastic to allow
natural air flow inside of the cabinet
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Coldest positions inside the refrigerator are
below the fins and at the bottom of the cabinet.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The frozen food storage compartment is intended for
storage of pre-frozen foods. It is not intended for quick
freezing of warm food.
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All food items should be wrapped or in storage
containers
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Ice cubes can be made in this compartment by
placing the ice cube tray directly on the bottom
of the compartment.
STORAGE VOLUMES
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Total refrigerated volume of HE-0801 is 8 cu ft
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Total refrigerated volume of HE-0601 is 6 cu ft
DEFROSTING
The cooling fins of the refrigerator operate at below
freezing temperature and will naturally form frost from
humidity which is naturally present in the air.
When the frost builds up on the fins, the frost will
eventually begin to fill up the space between the fins.
This is the time to defrost the refrigerator.
To defrost the refrigerator –
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Turn off the refrigerator and remove all of the
food from the refrigerator and the freezer
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Leave both doors open
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Defrosting time can be reduced by putting pans
of WARM water in the refrigerator and the
frozen food compartments
DO NOT USE a hot air hair dryer. High temperatures
can cause the inside surfaces of the refrigerator to warp
or melt.
DO NOT USE a knife or ice pick or any sharp tools to
remove frost. Damage to the interior of the refrigerator
or perhaps the cooling system can result.
When all of the frost has melted, dry the interior of the
refrigerator with a clean cloth. Replace the food and turn
your refrigerator back on.
CLEANING
After defrosting the refrigerator is a good time to clean
the refrigerator. The interior can be cleaned with warm
water and a mild liquid dishwashing detergent.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners, strong chemicals, or
scouring pads because they will damage the interior.
Dry all surfaces with a clean cloth before reloading the refrigerator
with food.

MAINTENANCE

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Have a qualified RV dealer or an authorized Atwood service
center do these annual safety and maintenance checks.

Examine the gas supply lines for leaks.
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Make sure the propane gas pressure is 11 inches of
water column
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Make sure the combustion seal is complete and intact
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Make sure the burner and the burner orifice are clean
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Make sure the electrode spark gap is between 0.125 and
0.187 inches
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Make sure the AC voltage is between 108 -132 volts AC
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Make sure the DC voltage is between 9.0 -15.0 volts DC
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Make sure the rear of the refrigerator enclosure is free
from combustible materials
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Make sure that the rear of the refrigerator enclosure
provides a good ventilation path and is free from
obstructions
GENERAL MAINTENANCE – FLAME APPEARANCE
While the refrigerator is operating is GAS mode, one should
routinely observe the flame for proper burning characteristics.
1. Start the refrigerator in the manual GAS mode.
2. Use the TEMP pushbutton to select the maximum
cool setting
3. Open the lower fresh air intake vent located behind
the refrigerator
4. Careful remove the burner box protective cover and
observe the flame
5. The color of the flame should be a deep blue color
inside of the flame with a lighter blue color around
the outside of the flame
6. The flame should be centered above the burner
slots and have a constant shape with no flickering
7. The flame should not touch the inside of the flue
tube located directly above the flame
8. Assuming the flame appearance is correct, reinstall
the protective cover on the burner box, close the
lower fresh air intake vent and return the refrigerator
to the previous mode and temperature setting.
If the flame appearance is not correct (e.g. the flame is yellow or
the shape is constantly changing and/or flickering or if the flame is
touching metal surfaces inside the burner box – do not use the
GAS mode and contact your dealer or authorized Atwood service
center.
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