Operation; Controls; Dc Operation Guidelines; Refrigerator Care Checklist - Norcold DE 0041 Manuel D'installation Et D'utilisation

Operation

Controls:

The power switch / thermostat [96] controls operation of the refrigerator (See Art02280).
"OFF" position, no voltage is supplied to the cooling system and the refrigerator uses no AC or DC voltage.
The green power indicator [185] illuminates when the power switch / thermostat is in any position except the "OFF" position and the
cooling system is energized.
The power switch / thermostat also controls the temperature of the refrigerator. Number 5 is the coldest temperature setting. When
you start up the refrigerator, turn the thermostat to the 5 position. Allow the refrigerator to cool down for eight hours and then turn the
thermostat to the temperature setting that you wish.
DE /EV refrigerators operate on either AC and DC voltage or DC voltage only. If both AC and DC power sources are connected to the
refrigerator, it operates on AC voltage. If AC power becomes unavailable, such as when you disconnect shoreline power, the refrigerator
operates on DC power.
Do not operate the refrigerator when the ambient temperature is higher than 110° F. Operation when the
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CAUTION
ambient temperature is higher than 110° F. can cause poor cooling performance and permanent damage to
the compressor.

DC Operation Guidelines

Do not operate the refrigerator on battery power only. Operation
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CAUTION
of the refrigerator directly from the battery will rapidly discharge
the battery. Correctly supply DC power to the refrigerator.
The refrigerator gets DC power from the vehicle battery system. The battery system also
supplies power to any other DC appliances or accessories of the vehicle.
A dual battery system provides the best power usage. This system uses two batteries.
One battery supplies DC power only to the vehicle engine and its accessories. The
second battery supplies DC power only to the DC appliances of the vehicle. An alternator,
powered by the vehicle engine, charges both of the batteries.

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. See "Door Sealing".
- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or thermostat changes. If changes occur, contact your
dealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center.
- Make sure the air flow in the lower intake vent, through the refrigerator condenser and coils and out the upper exhaust vent is not
blocked or decreased.
- Make sure the area behind the refrigerator is clear. Do not use the area behind the refrigerator for storage of anything, especially
combustible materials, especially gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

Defrosting:

The freezer plates of the refrigerator operate at below freezing temperature and will naturally form frost from humidity, which is always
present in the air. The humidity inside the refrigerator increases:
- with higher outside temperature and humidity.
- with the storage of non-sealed fresh foods or warm foods.
- with the amount of time that the door(s) are open.
- with any air leakage into the refrigerator.
:
When the power switch / thermostat is in the
185
cold
1
OFF
coldest
5
Art02280
96
2
colder
3
4
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