Storage; Troubleshooting; Maintenance Checklist - Thetford N80 Instruction Manual

conformance with local regulations.
- For replacement, a gas hose approved in accordance with the local regulations
must be used . Position the hose so that it can rotate, is not kinked, and will
allow no bends to occur.
- Due to the limited life of the gas hose, it must be installed so that replacement is
possible.

6.6 Maintenance checklist

This refrigerator will give you many years of trouble-free use if you simply run
through the following checklist regularly:
- keep the refrigerator clean (see section 6.1, "Cleaning");
- defrost the refrigerator as often as is necessary (see section 6.2, "Defrosting");
- check the door closing mechanism regularly (see section 6.3, "Door locking
mechanism");
- make sure that the ventilation grills are not blocked;
- Regularly clean the ventilation grills.

7 STORAGE

If you do not expect to use your refrigerator for a lengthy period, carry out the
following actions:
- Remove all food
- Switch off the refrigerator
- Clean the refrigerator as described in Section 6.1 'Cleaning'
- Shut off the gas tap to the refrigerator
- Leave the door of the refrigerator ajar using the special door closure hook
(storage position)
- Place the winter protection on the ventilation grill.

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

If your refrigerator does not refrigerate properly or will not start, run through the
following checklist. If this fails to solve the problem, please contact the Customer
Service Department in your country (see the addresses at the back of this manual).
- Check whether you have followed the instructions in chapters 4 or 5 ("Switching
on the refrigerator").
- Check whether the refrigerator is on a level surface.
- Check whether the refrigerator can be used with an available energy source.
8.1 Problem: refrigerator will not work on gas
Possible cause Action you can take
a) Gas bottle is empty. a) Replace the gas bottle.
b) Valve of the gas bottle or one of b) Open the valve of the gas bottle or
the shut-off valves is closed. shut-off valve(s).
8.2 Problem: refrigerator will not work on 12V DC
Possible cause Action you can take
a) Fit a new fuse (Camper © fuse box of
a) 12V fuse is defective.
camper. Car © fuse box of car)
b) Battery is empty. b) Test the battery and charge it.
8.3 Problem: refrigerator will not refrigerate sufficiently
Possible cause Action you can take
a) Insufficient ventilation for the a) Check whether the ventilation grills
refrigerator. are covered.
b) Thermostat/gas control button b) Increase the setting of the
set too low. thermostat/gas control button.
c) Too much ice on the condenser. c) Check whether the refrigerator door
shuts properly and defrost the
refrigerator.
d) Too much hot food stored d) Let the food cool off first.
simultaneously.
e) Gas burner is dirty. e) Have the gas burner cleaned.
f) Door does not shut properly. f) Check the door closing mechanism.
9 GUARANTEE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND
LIABILITY
9.1 Guarantee
Thetford B.V offers the end users of Thetford refrigerators a three-year guarantee.
In the case of defects within the guarantee period, Thetford will repair or replace the
product. In this instance, the costs of replacement, labour costs for the replacement
of defective components and/or the costs of the parts themselves will be paid by
Thetford.
1. To make a claim under this guarantee, the user must take the product to a
Service Centre recognised by Thetford. The claim will be assessed here.
2. If components are replaced during repair under guarantee, these become the
property of Thetford.
3. This guarantee does not prejudice current consumer protection law.
4. This guarantee is not valid in the case of products that are for, or are used for,
commercial purposes.
5. No claim under the guarantee will be accepted in the following circumstances:
- the product has been improperly used or the instructions in the manual have not
been followed
- the product has not been installed in accordance with the instructions
- alterations have been made to the product
- the product has been repaired by a Service Centre not recognised by Thetford
- the serial number or product code have been changed
- the product has been damaged by circumstances outside the normal use of the
product
9.1 Liability
Thetford is not liable for loss and/or damage caused directly or indirectly by use of
the refrigerator.
10 ENVIRONMENT
Refrigerators manufactured by Thetford B.V. are PCB-free. Most of the refrigerator
is recyclable.
If the refrigerator has reached the end of its service life, contact your local waste
processing company to dispose of the refrigerator in an environment-friendly way.
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10.1 Energy-saving tips
- Install the refrigerator and switch it on about 12 hours before you put anything in it.
- Do not expose the refrigerator to direct sunlight.
- At an ambient temperature of approximately 25° C you can let the refrigerator
operate at the middle position of the thermostat (both with gas operation and
mains voltage).
- Store foods that have been pre-cooled.
- Open the door only briefly when you take things out of the refrigerator.
- Defrost the refrigerator regularly.
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