Thetford N304M.3 Owner's Manual

Thetford N304M.3 Owner's Manual

93/128/164 3-way operation with lp gas, 240 volts ac/12 volts dc
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N304M.3 (93 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
N404M.3 (128 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
N504M.3 (164 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
Thetford Australia
41 Lara Way
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
Owner's Manual
For Australian refrigerator models:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
For assistance or additional information, contact a qualified installer,
service agency, or the LP gas supplier.
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
Thetford Customer Support
Telephone: (61) 03-9358-0700
Fax: (61) 03-9357-7060
Web Site: www.thetford.com.au
Part No. 636525D (10/16/2014)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual For Australian refrigerator models: N304M.3 (93 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC ) N404M.3 (128 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC ) N504M.3 (164 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For defined warranty terms, please see the one page warranty statement included in the product information packet. Safety Awareness .....................................2 Safety Instructions ....................................3 About Your Refrigerator ....................................4 Storage volume ....................................4 Leveling ......................................4 Food compartment ....................................4 Flip-up shelf .......................................4 Door bins ......................................4 Freezer compartment ..................................4 Operation during travel ..................................5...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    - Do not remove the round ground prong from the refrigerator AC power cord. Do not use a two prong adapter or extension cord on the AC power cord. If the AC power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified Recreational Vehicle dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center in order to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 4: About Your Refrigerator

    Ignite or start up the refrigerator and let it cool for eight hours before loading with food. If the refrigerator does not start to cool down after about two hours, contact your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. For the best cooling performance: - Let air move freely inside the entire food compartment.
  • Page 5: Operation During Travel

    Door latch for travel and storage: During travel, the door latch prevents the door from opening. There are no chains, slides, or any devices that you must engage. During storage, the door latch prevents the door from completely closing. Use it to prevent odors when the refrigerator is shut down for a long period of time.
  • Page 6: Ignition - Lp Gas Operation

    When the outside air temperature is below 10°C, the refrigerator may have a tendency to freeze food at the colder temperature settings. To reduce the tendency to freeze food: - Turn the gas control to LO position. - Keep the refrigerator full. - Put foods that are more likely to freeze on the lower shelf.
  • Page 7: Dc Operation Precautions

    - You may experience reduced cooling performance of the refrigerator. - You may experience burner outages. To avoid these possible problems, Thetford recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 1.7 km above sea level.
  • Page 8: Refrigerator Care Checklist

    Refrigerator Care Checklist Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months: - Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See “Cleaning”. - Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting”. - Make sure the door seals correctly.
  • Page 9: Cleaning

    Cleaning A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it. Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to avoid food odors: - Remove all food from the refrigerator. NOTICE Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the interior of the refrigerator. - Wash the interior with a solution of liquid dish detergent and warm water.
  • Page 10: Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist

    Recreational Vehicle dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Have a qualified Recreational Vehicle dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center do these annual safety and maintenance checks: - Examine the LP gas supply lines for leaks.
  • Page 11: Refrigerator Maintenance

    - a darker blue color on the inside of the flame and a lighter blue color on the outside of the flame. - a constant shape without flickering. - Contact your dealer or Thetford authorized service center if the flame is: - yellow - flickering or changing shape.
  • Page 12: Remove The Refrigerator

    - Examine all of the connections for gas leaks. Remove the Refrigerator NOTICE Your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center must do this procedure. The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on CAUTION the refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant gloves.
  • Page 13: Reinstall The Refrigerator

    - Install the DC fuse or connect the DC wiring to the battery or the converter. - Connect the DC wires from the refrigerator. 10. Connect the AC power cord to the receptacle. Replacement Parts You may purchase replacement parts through your local Recreational Vehicle dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Owner’s Manual 13...
  • Page 14: Wiring Pictorial

    Wiring Pictorial Owner’s Manual 14...
  • Page 15 Wiring Schematic Owner’s Manual 15...
  • Page 16 Owner’s Manual 16...

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