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Thetford N604 Owner's Manual

Thetford N604 Owner's Manual

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N604.3 (181 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
!
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in
!
WARNING
fixed indoor cabin or other dwelling applications. This refrigerator must use only Thetford designed and
approved outside air intake and exhaust ventilation for correct and safe operation. Any other ventilation
could cause lethal combustion exhaust fumes and/or explosive LP gas fumes to be in the living area and/
or to be below deck.
Thetford Australia
41 Lara Way
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
Owner's Manual
For Australian refrigerator model:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information, contact a qualified installer, service
agency, or the LP gas supplier.
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
Thetford Customer Support
Telephone: (61) 03-9358-0700
Fax: (61) 03-9357-7060
Web Site: www.thetford.com.au
Part No. 636234A (8/15/2013)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual For Australian refrigerator model: N604.3 (181 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC ) Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can WARNING cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, contact a qualified installer, service agency, or the LP gas supplier.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For defined warranty terms, please see the one page warranty statement included in the product information packet. Safety Awareness ....................................3 Safety Instructions ....................................3 About Your Refrigerator ..................................4 Storage volume .....................................4 Leveling ......................................4 Operation during travel ..................................4 Food compartment ..................................4 Crispers ......................................4 Door bins .......................................4 Adjustable shelves ..................................5...

  • Page 3: Safety Awareness

    - Incorrect installation, adjustment, change to, or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury, property damage, or both. Have service and maintenance work done by your dealer or by a Thetford authorized Service Center. - Disconnect both the AC and DC power sources before doing any maintenance work on the refrigerator.

  • Page 4: About Your Refrigerator

    Ignite or start up the refrigerator and let it cool for eight hours before loading with food. If the refrigerator does not start to cool down after about two hours, contact your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. For the best cooling performance: - Let air move freely inside the entire food compartment.

  • Page 5: Adjustable Shelves

    Temperature switch monitor: The refrigerator is equipped with a temperature switch [142] for overheating protection (See Art01869). A Thetford authorized service technician can determine if this switch Art01869 has been triggered.

  • Page 6: Ignition - Lp Gas Operation

    If the cooling load changes, you must manually change the thermostat to maintain the same temperature inside the NOTICE refrigerator. When the outside air temperature is below 10° C, the refrigerator may have a tendency to freeze food at the colder temperature settings.

  • Page 7: Start Up - Ac Operation

    3. Open the manual shutoff valve of the refrigerator. 4. Without pushing in the LP gas safety valve, push the igniter several times rapidly in succession. The burner flame should not ignite. This means that the LP gas safety valve is working correctly. Start up - AC operation: - Make sure that 240 volts AC is available.

  • Page 8: Effects Of High Altitude On Lp Gas Operation

    - You may experience reduced cooling performance of the refrigerator. - You may experience burner outages. To avoid these possible problems, Thetford recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 1.7 km above sea level.

  • Page 9: Defrosting

    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.

  • Page 10: Cleaning

    - If you do not feel a slight drag on the paper, the door does not seal correctly. Art00980 - Have your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center correct the seal of the door. Installation / Owner’s Manual 10...

  • Page 11: Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist

    NOTICE than a qualified RV dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Have a qualified RV dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center do these annual safety and maintenance checks: - Examine the LP gas supply lines for leaks. - Replace or repair if necessary.

  • Page 12: Refrigerator Maintenance

    - a darker blue color on the inside of the flame and a lighter blue color on the outside of the flame. - a constant shape without flickering. - Contact your dealer or Thetford authorized service center if the flame is: - yellow - flickering or changing shape.

  • Page 13: Remove The Refrigerator

    - Assemble the drip cup. Remove the Refrigerator NOTICE Your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center must do this procedure. The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on CAUTION the refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant gloves.

  • Page 14: Reinstall The Refrigerator

    - Connect the DC wires from the refrigerator. 9. Connect the AC power cord to the receptacle. Replacement Parts You may purchase replacement parts through your local RV dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Installation / Owner’s Manual 14...

  • Page 15: Wiring Pictorial

    Wiring Pictorial FLAME Fan Switch METER Blue Divider Heater Switch Yellow/Green White/Violet Blue Blue Blue Red/White Black White/Red Brown Blue White Yellow/Green White/Red White/Black Brown Blue White White/Black Black Black Black White/Violet White/Violet Black Top of Refrigerator Red/White Fan T-Stat Black Black White...

  • Page 16: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram High Temp Limit Switch T-Stat 3-Amp 240VAC_Neutral 240VAC Line AC Heater t° t° +12Vdc_In 3-Amp Lighted Splice 2 Lighted Divider Heater Switch Switch Splice 1 Divider Heater T-Stat t° 30-Amp DC Heater 12Vdc_Gnd Meter Safety Valve Dashed Line = Foamed In Thermocouple Interrupter 634257 Rev C (12-06-2011)

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