Microwave Ovens; Refrigerator; Operation; Start - Airstream INTERSTATE 24 2024 Owner's Manual

Microwave Ovens

Refer to the Certified Performance Checkout sheet,
included in your owner's packet, for manufacturer,
model, and serial number information�

Refrigerator

Review all refrigerator literature supplied in your
owner's packet or stored in the refrigerator prior to
operating it�

Operation

The refrigerator operates on 12-volt current from
the battery� All units are supplied with a wide range
thermostat designed to sense the evaporator (cold
plate) temperature� The coldest position on the
thermostat is reached by turning the knob to the
right (clockwise); conversely turning the thermostat
knob to the left (counterclockwise) yields a warmer
setting� The OFF position is reached by turning hard
counterclockwise past the click� The reference point is
shown with an indicator sticker beside the knob�
Start up
Turn the power on and set the thermostat between 3
and 4� You can make further adjustments to suit your
personal requirements after the box has cooled down�
Allow the refrigerator to come down to temperature
before loading with product� Adding pre-cooled product
will help keep the temperature stable when loading�
Setting the thermostat to a higher setting e�g�, 7, will
not decrease the time required for the unit to cool down
to its normal operating temperature�
NOTE
The refrigerator requires 12V power to operate.
You must have the battery disconnect switch in the
use position even if plugged into shore power.

Defrost and Cleaning

The frequency of defrost is dependent on the number
of door openings, the ambient temperature and the
humidity level� Typically, it is a good practice to defrost
once there is ¼ inch of frost buildup on either side of
the evaporator (cold plate)� When defrosting, the unit is
shut off by turning the thermostat counterclockwise to
the OFF (0) position� Prop the door open� We suggest
placing a towel in the bottom of the refrigerator to catch
excess moisture�
Now that the unit has been defrosted, the interior can
be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner� Do not use
"Brillo" or "SOS" type abrasive pads, as they will score
the surfaces� Baking soda is recommended�
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CAUTION
Speeding up the defrost process with a knife
or scraper is strongly discouraged due to the
likelihood of rupturing the refrigerant circuit.

Solar System

The rooftop solar panels installed on your Airstream
help maintain battery health, reduce operating
expenses, and extend the battery life of the batteries�
The solar system's solar charge controller gathers
energy from the individual solar panels and stores it in
your batteries� The system features a display (shown
above) that allows you to view live status information
like solar watts and battery voltage�
To optimize solar charging, ensure the panels are
clean and not shaded by trees or structures that might
block the sun� Please refer to your owner's packet for
reference material that discusses the solar system and
its operation�
CAUTION
Do not unlock or tamper with the MPPT Control
system settings. Changes to the settings will
negatively affect the system's performance and
could damage your batteries.
NOTE
The solar system is designed to assist with normal
means of charging and to help slow battery
discharge; it is not designed to charge a dead
battery. If the chassis battery is below 11.5 volts, it
must be charged by other means.
NOTE
All current flowing into and out of the battery
must travel through the shunt. Do not connect
the negative wiring of aftermarket add-ons to
the battery's negative terminal or between the
negative terminal and the shunt, as this will cause
inaccurate display readings.
Refer to Section 9 for additional information about the
solar system and the solar panel wiring diagram�
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