Swift Tourer Owner's Handbook Manual page 125

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Because of varying outside conditions
during driving, good performance on gas
can't be guaranteed. Therefore Thetford
does not advise to run your refrigerator on
gas while driving.
Make sure all products in your refrigerator
can't move while driving. Secure the bottles in
the door with the bottle retainer and fixate all
food on the storage shelves.
Door lock
When you close and press the door of the
refrigerator, the door locks automatically. While
driving this door lock also secures the door.
Some models have an extra security lock on
the bottom of the refrigerator. To be sure the
door will not open while driving, push the black
security lock over the pin on the door.
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CAUTION! Never let children play or
hide in the refrigerator. Children can be
trapped and possibly suffocate.
Winter use
When you are going to use the refrigerator with
an outside temperature below 10°C, ,install a
suitable winter cover.
This cover will protect your refrigerator against
too cold air and makes sure the refrigerator will
still perform optimally.
Make sure you remove the winter cover again
once the temperature is above 10°C.
Cleaning
It is important to regularly clean the refrigerator
for optimal performance. Clean the inside with
a soft cloth and a mild household cleaner.
Use a wet, soft cloth for the outside of the
refrigerator. Make sure the vents on the outside
of the vehicle are always dust-tight.
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CAUTION! Never clean your refrigerator
with soap or aggressive, caustic or soda-
based cleaning agents.
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CAUTION! The loose parts of
the refrigerator are not suitable for the
dishwasher.
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CAUTION! Water through the vents
may damage your refrigerator. Therefore
install winter covers before washing your
vehicle.
Switch off refrigerator
Before defrosting the refrigerator or sorting
your vehicle, switch off the refrigerator. Push
the on/off switch and hold it for 2 seconds to
switch off the refrigerator. All lights will go out.
Defrosting
A layer of ice on the cooling fins will decrease
the cooling capacity and durability of your
refrigerator. Therefore your refrigerator is
provided with an automatic defrost system,
which prevents ice formation.
Despite this system, it is also possible to
manually defrost your refrigerator on occasion.
Remove all food, wrap it tightly in newspaper
and put it on a cold place or in a insulated
bag. Then open the doors. Put dry towels in
the refrigerator to catch the remaining water.
When the refrigerator is defrosted, thoroughly
dry the inside.
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CAUTION! Do not speed up the
defrosting process by removing the ice layer
with force or sharp objects or by using a
hairdryer.
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