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foodstuffs.
The temperature of the refrigerator main compartment
is set for all three sources of energy, by means of the
thermostat knob (B). After turning on the refrigerator the
system automatically chooses the mid- position. With
some experience you will soon find a suitable setting.
This normally does not need resetting because the
same thermostat controls the main compartment tem-
perature for any of the three sources of energy.
TRAVEL CATCH
The refrigerator is equipped with two travel catches.
Make sure that both are engaged when the motorhome
is on the move.
FOOD STORAGE
Always keep food in closed containers. Never put hot
food in the refrigerator; allow it to cool first.
Never keep items in the refrigerator that might give
off flammable gases.
The frozen food compartment is intended for the storage
of frozen food and for making ice. It is not suitable for
freezing items of food.
Never put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the frozen
food storage compartment as they may burst when
freezing.
Most kinds of frozen food can be stored in the frozen
food compartment for about a month. This period of time
may vary, however, and it is important to follow the
instructions on the individual packages.
ICE MAKING
Fill the ice tray to just below the brim with drinking water
and place it on the freezer shelf.
Ice will be made more rapidly if the thermostat is set at
its highest position, but be sure to move the thermostat
back to normal setting when the ice is formed, the
refrigerator might otherwise become too cold.
DEFROSTING
Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating
surfaces. It must not be allowed to grow too thick as it
acts as an insulator and adversely affects refrigerator
performance. Check the formation of frost regularly
every week and when it gets about 3 mm thick, defrost
the refrigerator.
To defrost the refrigerator, turn it off and remove the ice
trays and the food item, leave the cabinet and freezer
doors open.
Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of
heating appliance, as this might damage the plastic
surfaces of the refrigerator. Neither should any sharp
objects be used to scrape off the ice.
Defrost water runs from a collector channel to a recep-
tacle at the rear of the refrigerator where it normally
evaporates.
Heavy frosts build up on the freezer plate and the cooling
fins, and a lot of defrost water, move the plastic drain
tube in to a watertight bucket or container. (Access
through the lower ventilation grill on the outside of the
motorhome). As the frost melts, the water will flow into
the container. Replace the drain tube to its original
position after defrosting.
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Defrost water in the freezer compartment should be
mopped up with a cloth.
When the ice has melted, wipe the refrigerator dry and
restart it. Place the food items back inside but wait until
the refrigerator is cold before making ice cubes.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly to keep it
fresh and hygienic.
Soak a cloth in a solution consisting of a teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda to half a litre of warm water. Wring
out the cloth and use it to clean the interior of the
refrigerator and its fittings.
Never use detergents, scouring powder, strongly scented
products or wax polish to clean the interior of the refrig-
erator as they may damage the surfaces and leave a
strong odour.
The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean
now and then, using a damp cloth and a small quantity
of detergent. But not the door gasket, which should only
be cleaned with soap and water and then thoroughly
dried.
The cooling unit behind the refrigerator should be
cleaned with a brush from time to time, but make sure
that the refrigerator is switched off when doing this.
HEATING CABLE
During the summer months of high temperatures and
humidity, the metal frame between the freezer and fresh
food compartments may have water droplets forming.
This refrigerator comes standard with a 12 V (DC)
heating cable that will evaporate the water droplets when
they form.
To have the heating cable on, you position the switch
located beneath the control panel to I. The heating cable
can be left on continuously or only used when tempera-
tures require it.
Note: The heating cable will draw 12 V (DC) power
continuously when in the ON (I) position. It should be
turned OFF (0) when a charging source is not available.
WINTER OPERATION
Please check that the ventilation grilles are not blocked
by snow, leaves etc.
ELECTROLUX ventilation grilles model L500, can be
fitted with winter covers, model WA130, to protect the
cooling unit against cold air. The covers may be fitted
when the outside temperature is below approx. 10°C and
should be fitted when the temperature is below the
freezing point.
We suggest that you fit the winter covers also in the case
that the vehicle is laid up during the winter months.
TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR
If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time:
1.
Set the switch (A), fig. 1, to "OFF".
2.
Shut off any on-board valve in the gas line to the
refrigerator.
3.
Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as de-
scribed earlier. Leave the doors of the refrigerator
and frozen food compartment ajar.
4.
When the motorhome is laid up for a long period of
time (e.g. during the winter months), we suggest
fitting the winter covers WA130 onto the vent grills.
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