Appliances And Systems; Refrigerator - Winnebago Adventurer 27N Manual

SECTION 4 - APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS
The appliances installed in your motorhome
are manufactured by reputable RV appliance
makers and have been tested by independent
laboratories to meet all applicable standards and
codes set for RV appliances.
See Section 2 - Safety and Precautions of this
manual for any safety and precautions you need
to take regarding the operation of your
appliances.

REFRIGERATOR

–If Equipped
The refrigerator in your motorhome can
operate from either of two energy sources
available to the motorhome:
• 120-Volt AC Electric
• Propane Gas
To be able to use both types of energy, the
refrigerator does not have a compressor like
household refrigerators. Instead, it uses an
ammonia-water solution for cooling. Basically,
ammonia vapor is distilled from the solution by
heat produced from either propane gas flame or
electrical heat element. The ammonia vapor is
then carried to the finned condenser where it
liquefies. The liquid then flows to an evaporator
where it creates cooling by evaporation. The
ammonia circulates back into the water solution
and the cooling cycle continues.
WARNING
Do not let children play inside the
motorhome unattended. Unlike your
home refrigerator/freezer that one could
push open the door from the inside, your
motorhome refrigerator has a travel latch
and when engaged would trap a child
inside resulting in suffocation leading to
death or serious injury.
Leveling
Before operating the refrigerator when the
motorhome is stationary, place a small level on
the bottom of the refrigerator and make certain
the unit is level. If over 1/2 of the bubble is inside
the circle in any direction, the motorhome is level
enough for continuous operation of the
refrigerator while parked.
Place bubble level in bottom of refrigerator
Bubble must be at least 1/2 inside circle
Normal vehicle leveling to provide comfort
for the occupants is satisfactory for refrigerator
operation.
NOTICE
The refrigerator is made to operate within
3 off level side-to-side and 6 off level
front-to-back (as looking at the front of the
refrigerator). Operating it at more than
these limits can cause damage to the
cooling system. Make sure the vehicle is
level before you operate the refrigerator.
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