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To reduce the cooling time, store only pre-
cooled food in the refrigerator.
To prevent the food from drying out or your
refrigerator from odours, store food
seperately in closed boxes.
8 Use of freezer compartment
You can use the freezer compartment to keep
food frozen or to make ice cubes with the included
Thetford ice cube tray.
Never keep carbonated liquids in the freezer
compartment.
If the refrigerator has to perform for a longer
period in internal vehicle temperature below
10°C, a constant regulation of temperature in the
freezer compartment can't be guaranteed. The
temperature can increase and the food may
defrost in the freezer compartment.
Making ice-cubes
Fill 2/3 of the ice-cube tray with water and put the
tray in the freezer compartment. Make sure you
only use drinking water.
Never eat ice-cubes or popsicles directly out
of the freezer compartment. This can cause
burns.
To speed up the process, make ice-cubes at
night, when the refrigerator has more
capacity. Place the ice-cube tray in an empty
freezer on the bottom and the back.
9 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 secure all food on the
storage shelves.
In Europe it is only allowed to run your
refrigerator on gas while driving, if a gas
system with break protection is installed and local
regulations are respected.
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.
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.
Never let children play or hide in the
refrigerator. Children can be trapped and
possibly suffocate.
10 Winter use
When you are going to use the refrigerator with an
outside temperature below 10°C, install a suitable
winter cover, as illustrated.
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.
11 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.
Never clean your refrigerator with soap
or agressive, caustic or soda-based
cleaning agents.
The loose parts of the refrigerator are not
suitable for the dishwasher.
Water through the vents may damage your
refrigerator. Therefore install winter covers
before washing your vehicle.
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12 Switch off refrigerator
Before defrosting the
refrigerator or storing your
vehicle, switch off the
refrigerator. Push the on/
off switch, as illustrated,
and hold it for 2 seconds to switch off the
refrigerator. All lights will go out.
13 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 in a
cold place or in an 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.
Do not speed up the defrosting process by
removing the ice layer with force or sharp
objects or by using a hairdryer.
14 Storage
If you do not expect to use your refrigerator for a
longer period, it is important to thoroughly empty,
defrost and clean the complete refrigerator. Then
install the winter cover over the vents, to protect
your refrigerator during storage.
To prevent odours and mould in the refrigerator,
keep all doors open during storage.
Rotate the hook at door lock
45 degrees and lock it in
place by using the strike
plate, as illustrated.
Make sure the gas taps of the gas bottle are
closed during storage.
Water through the vents may damage your
refrigerator. Therefore install winter covers
before washing your vehicle.
15 Disposal
Your refrigerator has been designed and
manufactured with high quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused.
The cooling system contains ammonia as the
coolant and ozone friendly cyclopentane as the
blowing agent in the foam. The refrigerators are
free of any CFCs / HCFCs and HFCs.
When your refrigerator has reached its end of
life, dispose the product according to the local
rules. Do not dispose the refrigerator with normal
household waste. The correct disposal of your
old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences to the environment and human
health.
16 Questions?
If you require further information or have any
questions about your refrigerator, please visit
our website www.thetford-europe.com. If you still
have questions, contact the Customer Service
Department in your country or your holiday
location (see the addresses on the back).
For correct and efficient support, please ensure
all relevant product type information is available
(see page 179).
Troubleshooting
Some problems are indicated through blinking
lights on your control panel. First read the
instructions below. If this will not solve the
problem, contact your dealer or a Thetford Service
Centre.
The refrigerator does not
work on 230V
check if the mains is available • try to run the
refrigerator on another power source
The refrigerator does not
work on 12V
check if the 12V fuse in the fuse box of your motor
home or car is still operational • make sure the
engine is running • try to run the refrigerator on
another power source
The refrigerator does not
work on gas
check if the gas bottle is not empty • check if
the valve of the gas bottle and all shut-off valves
are open • switch the refrigerator off and on
again • try to run the refrigerator on
another power source.
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