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2.0 Care and Maintenance of Equipment
2.1 Refrigerator
2.1.1 Defrosting of the appliance
The ice on the evaporator should be no more than 3 - 4mm thick,
so that the cooling capacity is not diminished.
To defrost power is interrupted when operating using gas by
shutting off the gas supply or when operating in electric mode by
the switch. The defrost water runs into the drip tray, which can be
pulled forward and emptied. Do not use a heater to speed up the
defrost as this could damage components. The door of your
refrigerator has a PVC edging to ensure a proper seal. Clean this
PVC edging only with clear water and never with chemical
additives.
2.1.2 Measures when fridge is not going to be used for a long
period.
If your fridge is going to be out of service for a long time switch off
the power supply and empty contents. After the defrosting of the
refrigerator it should be carefully cleaned and dried.
2.2 Heating
The outer casing of the auxiliary heater is factory equipped with
surface protection. However, whilst driving damage to the
protective layer can not be excluded, it is recommended that the
housing is checked at certain intervals (twice per year), and
repaired if necessary.
To do this you can use normal corrosion inhibitors.
In summer you should run the heating once a month for about 10
minutes.
The life of the glow plug (D2L) and spark plug (B2L) is limited.
Before camping in winter check the condition of the glow plug (or
spark plug).
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After 10 years the heat exchanger of the heater must be changed
for an original equipment part by either the manufacturer or an
authorised repair shop.
2.3 Gas Cooker
To clean the stove top and the gas burner the stove grate needs
to be removed. Enamelled surfaces should not be cleaned with
abrasives.
When cleaning the gas stove, make sure that the thermocouple
that sticks up near the gas burner is not bent. A bent or broken
thermocouple prevents any further use of the burner, as the flame
goes out, despite prolonged actuation of the safety pilot time and
again. The thermocouple needs to be replaced by an expert if this
happens.
If the flame pattern overtime becomes uneven, this is a sign of
poor combustion. Regular cleaning of the burner cover is
advisable. The burner covers are removable by twisting them a
quarter turn, so that the slots can be cleaned with ordinary water
or a brush.
2.4 Windows
The cleaning of the acrylic double windows should be washed with
plenty of water with added soap or detergent. A 10% addition of
detergent will prevent the build up of static electricity and hence
dust.
You should only use very soft cloth or natural chamois to rub the
plastic windows. Light scratches can be polished with brass polish
or liquid Stahlfix. A subsequent treatment with silver polish is
recommended.
The double glass should not be treated with de-icing spray or ice
scraper.
The supports for the opening windows should at regular intervals
be cleaned and lightly oiled.
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