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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Gas Supply Pressure
Size of
Type of
Type of
Type of Gas
(Water gauge)
Burner
Burner
Gas Control
.Jet
Valve
*Butane
11" (280mm) (28mbar)
With
Part No.
1
-
- - - - -
- - -
-
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4
two
344002
Propane
14" (370mm) (37mbar)
aeration
holes
Butane &
20" (500mm) (50mbar)
With one
Part No.
2
Propane
(Usually in Germany
2
aeration
344003
and Austria)
hole
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INTRODUCTION
To ensure satisfactory and economical operation, it is essential that
the refrigerator is installed as directed in the Electrolux Installation
Instructions, and is used in accordance with these instructions. The
ventilation openings for air circulation over the cooling unit must
not be reduced in size or obstructed in any way otherwise the per-
formance of the cooling unit may be impaired and consumption
increased.
When the caravan is on tow, the refrigerator should be
operated electrically, i.e. from the 12V battery in the towing
vehicle, and not by means of bottled gas.
WARNING
* e.g. Calor Gas, or Camping Gaz.
t
Identified by letter
0
on valve body.
STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR
(see fig. 2)
Before using your refrigerator for the first time, it is advisable to wash
.the interior and its accessories as described later under 'Cleaning'.
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The bottled gas equipment includes a Piezo crystal lighting device
which creates a spark over the burner when the button (4) is pushed
in fully. No batteries or flints are required to operate this lighter.
Before starting the refrigerator, always check that the alternative
method of operation is off as the refrigerator should not be operated
by both means at the same time. I f the caravan is to be stationary for
a period, check that the refrigerator is level.
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This appliance conforms with E.E.C. Directive
76i8a9
relating to radio interference.
a gas bottle, it may be necessary to push in the knob appreciably
longer to clear all the air. Do not, however, allow too much gas to
accumulate around the burner as an over-rich gas/air mixture may be
difficult to ignite).
4. Still pressing in the knob (5), push in the button (4) which operates
the Piezo igniter, several times in quick succession. (A click should be
heard each time the button is pushed in). Continue to press in the
gas control knob (5) for a further 15 seconds to allow time for the
thermocouple tip (over the burner) to heat up.
5. Release the gas control knob then check that the
burner
is alight
by looking directly through the flame viewer located inside the
cabinet at the rear left-hand lower corner. If the burner has not lit,
repeat the lighting procedure.
Note:- The refrigerator has a flame failure device which will auto-
matically shut off the gas to the burner if the flame is blown out. While
the knob (5) is being pressed in, this device is temporarily inoperative.
Electric Operation
The dual voltage electric equipment is for operation from the
12 volt battery in the car when the caravan is on tow, or from mains
electricity when a 220 to 240V a.c. supply, with satisfactory earthing,
is available on a site. Before using the refrigerator on electricity, make
sure that the electricity supply is suitable for the refrigerator.
It
is important to understand that 12 volt operation is only intended
to be used while the car engine.is running and is charging the battery,
otherwise the battery may/be disC'harged to a point where it will not
restart the engine. (The current drain at 12V is 8 amps). When at rest
for more than a short peAod, the caravan should be levelled and the
refrigerator switched over to mains voltage, or the 12V supply switched
off and the refrigerator started up on bottled gas.
Before connecting to a mains voltage supply, it is most important
to make certain that the circuit to, and in, the caravan is properly and
effectively earthed.
,
When operating on mains voltage, the temperature in the refrigerator
is thermostetlceuv.controlledand can be adjusted by means of the
knob (7) of the thermostat. The 12V circuit is not thermostatically
controlled and the coQJing unit will operate all the time the refrigerator
is connected to 12V and switched on. 12V operation is, therefore,
only intended to be used for relatively short periods,
Le:
when the
caravan is on tow. It is not intended for extended periods of use from
a continuous 12V supply,
oth~rwise.
the fresh food compartment may
become too cold for the satisfaCtory f'lorage of fresh foods and drinks.
For connection to the 12V supply, a two-way termi nal block is
located behind the right-hand end of the control panel (1, fig. 1) at
the top of the refrigerator.
For connection to a 220-240V electricit su
I , the refrigerator
is provi e Wit
a -core mains lead w ic
IS
inten ed for connection
to a properly earthed plug and socket outlet. In the United Kingdom,
the following plug connection instructions must be observed.
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW
EARTH
BLUE
NEUTRAL
BROWN
LIVE
As the colours' of the wires
mav not
correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your pfug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN'-AND-YELLOW must be con-
nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E
or by the earth symbol ~ or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
In the United Kingdom, the plug or circuit to the refrigerator
must be fitted with a fuse not greater than 5 amps. If a 13 amp. (B.S.
1363) fused-plug is used, it should be fitted with a 3 amp fuse. In
other countries, the fuse rati ng will depend on local practice.
During installation, a suitable socket outlet for the mains voltage
supply should have been fitted in the caravan, near the refrigerator,
in a position readily accessible to the user. In the United Kinqdorn.>
all mains voltage wiring in the caravan must be installed in accord-
ance with I.E.E. regulations, including the use of an outlet and
coupler to BS 4343/CEE17.
To start the refrigerator on electricity, see that the gas control knob
(5) is at OFF, turn the voltage selector switch (6) to the voltage
required, then connect the refrigerator to the appropriate voltage
supply.
If on mains voltage (220-240V), turn the thermostat knob (7)
to setting No. 3 or 4.
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
After starting up the refrigerator, it will take about an hour before
there are signs of cooling.
When operating on mains voltage electricity, the refrigerator is
thermostatically controlled and the thermostat knob (7)
~;ould
be
set to No. 3 or 4. This will maintain a suitable temperature in the
refrigerator and frozen food storage compartment for general use but,
in hot weather, or if more cooling is required, the knob should be
turned to a higher number. If less cooling is required, the knob should
be turned to a lower number. (This does not apply to 12 volt oper-
ation which is not thermostatically controlled).
For operation on gas, the refrigerator should be started off with
the gas control (5) set at MAX. This.wi~.~provide suitable temperatures
in the refrigerator in warm
weathJ~r,
but if the fresh food compartment
becomes too cold, especially in cOoler weather, turn the gas control
knob to MID or MIN. Remembet"to return it to a higher setting, ,when
necessary,'- if the weather becomes warm again for instance.
Because of the hazards associated with the use of continuously
operating bottled-gas appliances with open-flame burners in difficult-
to-ventilate confined spaces, and other considerations, Electrolux
do not recommend the installation of their bottled-gas caravan
refrigerators on boats, and refrigerators so installed will not be
covered by the Company's guarantee.
If, however, a boat installation is planned for the refrigerator,
reference should be made to British Standard 5482 Part 3, 1979
and to the Thames Water Authority "Launch Digest" and "Launch
Specification". Also, current Guide Lines published by local Water
Authorities, or the Ship and Boat Builders' National Federation.
It should be noted that special Marine Refrigerators are available
from Electrolux for use on boats.
LEVEL
When the refrigerator is operating, refrigerant trickles through the
cooling unit under the influence of gravity. To enable a satisfactory
flow of refrigerant to take place, the unit must be level in both direc-
tions (when it is stationary), otherwise refrigerant can accumulate in
pockets and the cooling process may be impaired.
A continuous rolling and pitching motion as occurs in a caravan on
tow wi 11 not normally affect operation, but when the caravan is at
rest for more than about half an hour it must be levelled, in both direc-
tions, so that the ice-tray shelf inside the frozen food storage compart-
ment is level. (This can be checked with a small spirit level placed on
the ice-tray shelf). If it is not convenient to level the vehicle and it is
to stand out of level for more than half an hour, the refrigerator
should be temporarily turned off.
GAS PRESSURE, BURNER, JET, AND GAS
CONTROL VALVE
The combined gas control valve and flame failure device (5, fig. 2),
and jet and burner (9 & 10, fig. 4), must all be of the correct
type or size for the gas and gas pressure which you use. The gas pressure
is determined by the type of regulator fitted to your gas bottle, and
this may vary according to the Standard adopted in the country con-
cerned. In the United Kingdom, and many other parts of Europe, the
standard pressures used for butane and propane are as shown in
section 1 of the table below. In Germany and Austria, the higher
pressure shown in section 2 of the table usually applies.
It is essential that a reliable pressure regulator, set to deliver no
more than the appropriate pressure shown in the table, is fitted
directly to the gas bottle. Needle valve operated gas control taps are
NOT suitable for use with this refrigerator and must not
be
used as
a substitute for a pressure regulator.
Before using the refrigerator, check from the label attacneo to It
that the gas equipment is correct for theqas and gas pressure to be
used. If itis not, the burner, jet, and combined gas control valve and
flame failure device must be changed for the correct size or type in
accordance with the table below. For future reference, any changes
made should be recorded on or beside the data label.
Bottled Gas Operation - Lighting the burner (See fig. 2)
1. See that the voltage selector switch (6) is set with '0' against the
indicator mark. Ensure that
g~s
is available from the bottle and
turn on any taps in. the supply line to the refrigerator.
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2. Turn the gas control knob (5) so that MAX is opposite the indicator
mark.
3.
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fully the gas control knob (5) for about 5 second, to allow air
to clear from the pipe line. (\'Vhen startinqinitiallv, or
~fter
chanlfU)
.. 1,
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NOTE: On some models, the gas
contr~~ktfob
is mark'"
0,3,2, 1
instead of
OFF:AX, MID, Mlr.t
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