Thetford N3000 Série Mode D'emploi page 47

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1 Introduction
This Thetford refrigerator is specially developed
for caravans or campers. It meets high quality
standards, is user-friendly and gives you all the
convenience during holidays and short trips.
Before operating and using this refrigerator we
advise you to read the manual completely. Keep
this manual in a safe place for future reference.
For the latest version of the manual please visit
www.thetford-europe.com
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2 Use safely
For correct and safe use of this refrigerator, you
need to observe several precautions and general
recommendations. If these instructions have
not been followed, warranty claims will not be
accepted.
What to do if you smell gas: Directly close the
valve of the gas bottle, extinguish any naked
flames, do not switch on any electrical devices or
lighting, open the windows and leave the room.
Then contact the Customer Service Department in
your country or holiday location.
What to do if you smell a pungent odour from
the cooling system: Switch off the
refrigerator, extinguish any naked flames, provide
sufficient ventilation through vents, windows and
doors. Then contact the Customer Service
Department in your country or holiday location.
This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
Maintenance
• Make sure that installation, electrical
connection, maintenance and periodical
inspection of the gas system will be done by a
qualified technical person, according to Thetford's
instructions (www.thetford-europe.com) and local
safety rules;
• Never open or damage the cooling system at the
back of your refrigerator. The cooling system is
pressurised and contains substances that can be
harmful to your health;
• Never attempt to repair parts of the gas system,
the gas flue or electrical components by yourself.
The repairs may only be done by a qualified
technician. Please contact the Customer Service
Department for further support and addresses;
• Before carrying out any kind of maintenance
or cleaning on your refrigerator switch off your
refrigerator;
• Never expose the refrigerator to rain.
Use of gas
• The refrigerator only runs on liquid gas (propane,
butane or a mixture of these boths). It does not
run on natural gas or coal gas;
• Only use gas which is mentioned on the serial
label inside the refrigerator;
• It is recommended to use an additional filter
when operating on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG);
• Make sure the type and position of the gas bottle
meets the latest technical regulations;
• Change the gas bottle in open air and out of
reach of any possible source of ignition;
• Never obstruct the ventilation openings in the
gas bottle storage location;
• Keep flammable material away from the
refrigerator;
• Do not use gas to power your refrigerator in the
vicinity of petrol stations.
Food
• Respect the expiry date printed on the
packaging of food;
• Defrosting, cleaning or maintenance of the
refrigerator can shorten the preservability of food.
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3 Switch on refrigerator
To switch on the
refrigerator, push the on/off
switch and hold it for
1 second, as illustrated.
A light in the on/off switch
will turn green.
After 10 seconds the settings will dim.
The green light indicates the refrigerator is still in
function.
To check the settings push the on/off switch.
The last selected settings will light up.
To secure optimal performance, level your
vehicle before operating the refrigerator.
For optimal performance, switch on the
refrigerator 8 hours before placing food.
We advise to clean the inside of the
refrigerator properly, before using your
refrigerator.
4 Selecting source
After switching on the
refrigerator, push the
source button several
times, as illustrated.
Push untill the desired
source is selected.
Sources
The refrigerator automatically
A Auto select the best source available
(in order: mains, battery, gas)
The refrigerator is powered from
230V
the mains.
The refrigerator is powered from
12V
the battery of your vehicle.
The refrigerator is powered from
Gas the gas connection of a gas
bottle.
Always use the gas connection or mains voltage
to start up and cool. Operating on 12V is only
effective while the engine of the vehicle is running.
If the 'auto' function on the refrigerator is
selected, but no source is available, a light in the
on/off switch blinks red.
The performance of the refrigerator,
when operating on 12V, is dependent on the
thickness and length of the wiring and the overall
installation of the vehicle.
When selecting gas, the flame should be ignited
within 30 seconds. If the system fails, restart the
refrigerator and select the gas
source again.
From about 1000 m above sea level problems of a
physical nature can occur when lighting the gas.
This does not mean that the refrigerator is not
working properly.
5 Selecting cooling level
After switching on the
refrigerator, push the
cooling level button several
times, as illustrated. Push
untill the desired level is
selected.
Lowest Highest
cooling level cooling level
Your refrigerator meets the climate class SN
requirements according to EN ISO 15502:2005 at
an ambient temperature 10°C to 32°C.
We advise to set the refrigerator on cooling
level 3, with an ambient temperature
between 15°C and 25°C. A higher temperature
needs a higher cooling level, a lower temperature a
lower level.
To improve the cooling performance of your
refrigerator in high temperatures, Thetford
advises to install the Ventilator Kit. It helps
to detract the warm air quicker to the vents.
The Ventilator Kit is suitable for all Thetford
refrigerators.
6 Control of optional extras
Anti condensation
present on refrigerator model B
To prevent the control panel from condensation,
the anti-condensation function is automatically
switched on (no symbol visible). Only switch off
this function when little energy is present.
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