About Your Refrigerator - Thetford N80 Instructions For Use Manual

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Instructions for use
FOREWORD
1 INTRODUCTION
This user's manual is for all N80, N90, N97, N100, N104, N109, N110, N112, N145
and N150 models of Thetford absorption refrigerators. It explains how to use your
refrigerator correctly and safely. Read the manual carefully before using the
refrigerator for the first time to obtain a quick overview of how to operate and use
the refrigerator.
Thetford absorption refrigerators are specially designed to store fresh and frozen
food and make ice cubes in caravans and campers. The control panel allows you to
select the preferred energy source and cooling level. Different energy sources allow
you to use your refrigerator under different conditions.
There are numbers in the text that refer to illustrations. These illustrations are
printed in a fold-out at the beginning of this manual.
Thetford absorption refrigerators belong to category C11: gas appliances that must
be installed so that the combustion area is isolated from the living space.
To find out more about how your absorption refrigerator works, visit our website at
www.thetford-europe.com.
2 PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Alerts
The following alerts are used in this user's manual:
Warning! "Warning" alerts the user to the danger of damage to the product or to
the user if the user fails to carry out the described procedures carefully.
Non-observance of the procedures may result in serious injury to the user or
damage to the product.
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Caution! "Caution" alerts the user to the possibility of damage to the product if the
user fails to carry out the described procedures carefully.
Important! "Important" denotes supplementary information for the user and alerts
the user to potential problems.
2.2 Warnings
- This refrigerator must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions
and in compliance with local and national regulations.
- Read this manual carefully before you start to use your refrigerator.
- Always consult the warnings before you perform any maintenance or gas checks.
2.2.1 Repairs / maintenance
- Never open or damage the cooling system. The cooling system is pressurized
and contains substances harmful to health.
- Never attempt to repair gas, extractor or electrical parts yourself. They must be
repaired by a qualified service engineer. Contact the Customer Service
department of Thetford for a list of qualified parties.
- Always switch off the refrigerator before you perform any kind of maintenance or
cleaning.
2.2.2 Use
- Never cover the ventilation grills in the walls of a caravan. Good ventilation is
essential for the correct working of the absorber system.
- Water in the ventilation grating can result in damage to the refrigerator.
Therefore, we advise that you put the winter cover over the ventilation gratings
prior to washing your vehicle.
- Never expose the refrigerator to rain.
- Never operate the refrigerator by gas while driving. If a road accident results in
fire, there is a risk of explosion.
2.2.3 What to do if...
You smell gas:
- close the valve of the gas bottle;
- extinguish any naked flames;
- do not switch on any electrical devices or lighting;
- open the windows and leave the room;
- contact the Customer Service department of Thetford.
You suspect a leak in the cooling system:
- switch off the refrigerator;
- extinguish any naked flames;
- provide sufficient ventilation;
- contact the Customer Service department of Thetford.

3 ABOUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Your refrigerator has a cold space and a freezer compartment. After starting up the
refrigerator, allow it to cool for at least eight hours before placing any food in it.
3.1 Cold space
The cooling fins are located on the inside of your refrigerator. The absorption
system uses the cooling fins to withdraw heat from the refrigerator. Therefore,
never place plastic or paper over the cooling fins. Air must be able to circulate
freely through the refrigerator so that heat can be extracted.
Important! Do not cover the cooling fins at the back of the refrigerator with plastic
or paper. The refrigerator cools optimally when air is allowed to move freely
through the refrigerator.
To limit frosting on the cooling fins:
- always cover liquid foods before placing them in the refrigerator;
- always let hot food cool before placing it in the refrigerator;
- never keep the refrigerator open longer than necessary.
3.1.1 Fitting racks
Inside your refrigerator there are two or three storage racks. You can adjust the
racks to a convenient height by means of a simple click system:
- click the plastic bracket to the right short side of the rack;
- turn the bracket into the horizontal position and insert the rack tipped in a
sloping position into the refrigerator;
- place the short side without bracket into one of the grooves on the left wall of
the refrigerator;
- place the short side with bracket in the corresponding groove on the right wall of
the refrigerator;
- turn the bracket downwards to fix it into the groove.
To move a rack, turn the bracket upwards and remove the rack. Place the rack at
the required height in the way described above.
3.1.2 Securing products for driving
The fitting racks in your refrigerator have a system for you to secure products while
driving. The system consists of a simple click-and-slide plastic strip. To secure
products on the rack while driving, push the plastic strip as tightly as you can
against the products on the rack.
In the storage space on the inside of the refrigerator door, there are two unique
Thetford bottle slides (see illustration 1 and 2). The slides prevent bottles from
sliding around during driving. Push the slide against the products in the door
(bottle slides 1 and 2) or place the products between the bottle slide (only bottle
slide 1).
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3.2 Freezer compartment
Important! - The freezer compartment is unsuitable as a means of freezing food, the
freezer will maintain the temperature of already frozen food.
- Use only drinking water to make ice cubes.
- Do not place any other products in the freezer compartment when you are
making ice cubes.
- Water freezes fastest with the thermostat at the highest setting.
Tip! - Make ice cubes at night when your refrigerator has more spare capacity.
3.3 Automatic defrosting cycle
The Automatic (and LCD – Electric) refrigerators that work on the SES system
(Smart Energy Selection)are equipped with an automatic defrosting cycle. At the
end of each 49 hours of refrigerator operation, the system checks the temperature
of the cooling fins at the rear of the refrigerator. If the temperature is too low, the
system activates the defrosting cycle:
the system switches off the refrigeration, until the rear cooling element has reached
the correct temperature again. After this, the timer is set at 49 hours once again
and the system resumes normal operation. Each time the refrigerator is switched on
or off, the timer is automatically reset to 49 hours.
Note! Regular manual defrosting is not necessary with refrigerators that work on
the SES system. The automatic defrosting cycle ensures that there is minimal ice
build-up on the cooling element at the rear of the refrigerator.
3.4 Door locking mechanism
The refrigerator door has an automatic locking mechanism. The door locks
automatically when you press it shut firmly. This automatic locking mechanism also
keeps the refrigerator door shut during driving. For some models an additional
security device is fitted below the refrigerator. By pushing the locking bar over the
pin when the door is closed, you can be sure that the door does not open during
your journey.
If you are not going to use the refrigerator for a prolonged period of time, you can
use the special storage latch of the door locking mechanism (see illustrations 3 and
4) to prevent odours. Rotate the hook through 90 degrees and lock it in place using
the strike plate.
4 SWITCHING ON THE REFRIGERATOR (control
panel according illustrations 5 and 6)
- It is recommended to clean the inside of the refrigerator before you switch it on.
- Let the refrigerator cool for at least eight hours before you place food in it for the
first time.
4.1 Igniting and starting your refrigerator
Manual ignition:
ILLUSTRATION 5
A = Energy source selector switch
B = Thermostat
C = Flame meter
D = Manual ignition (piezoelectric ignition)
Electric ignition:
ILLUSTRATION 6
A = Energy source selector switch
B = Thermostat
C = Flame meter