Autocruise 2012 Van Conversion Range - Thetford Absober Fridge

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THETFORD ABSORBER
REFRIGERATORS
Attention: Do not operate the water
heater without water in it!
Thisuser’sinformationisforN80modelsof
Thetford absorption refrigerators. It explains
how to use your refrigerator correctly and
safely. Read the manual carefully before using
the refrigerator for the first time to obtain a
quick overview of how to operate and use the
refrigerator.
Thetford absorption refrigerators are specially
designedtostorefreshandfrozenfoodand
make ice cubes in caravans and campers.
The control panel allows you to select the
preferred energy source and cooling level.
Different energy sources allow you to use your
refrigerator under different conditions.
Thetford absorption refrigerators belong to
category C11: gas appliances that must be
installed so that the combustion area is isolated
from the living space.
To find out more about how your absorption
refrigerator works, visit the website at
www.thetford-europe.com.
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Alerts
The following alerts are used in this user’s
manual:
Warning! “Warning” alerts the user
to the danger of damage to
the product or to the user if
the user fails to carry out the
described procedures carefully.
 Non-observanceofthe
procedures may result in
serious injury to the user or
damage to the product.
Caution! “Caution” alerts the user to
the possibility of damage to
the product if the user fails
to carry out the described
procedures carefully.
Important! “Important” denotes
supplementary information for
the user and alerts the user to
potential problems.
Warnings
•Thisrefrigeratormustbeinstalledaccording
to the manufacturer’s instructions and
in compliance with local and national
regulations.
•Readthismanualcarefullybeforeyoustartto
use your refrigerator.
•Alwaysconsultthewarningsbeforeyou
perform any maintenance or gas checks.
Repairs/maintenance
•Neveropenordamagethecoolingsystem.
The cooling system is pressurised and
contains substances harmful to health.
•Neverattempttorepairgas,extractor
or electrical parts yourself. They must be
repaired by a qualified service engineer.
Contact the Customer Service department of
Thetford for a list of qualified parties.
•Alwaysswitchofftherefrigeratorbefore
you perform any kind of maintenance or
cleaning.
Use
•Nevercovertheventilationgrillsinthewalls
of a caravan. Good ventilation is essential for
the correct working of the absorber system.
•Waterintheventilationgratingcanresultin
damage to the refrigerator. Therefore, we
advise that you put the winter cover over the
ventilation gratings prior to washing your
vehicle.
•Neverexposetherefrigeratortorain.
•Neveroperatetherefrigeratorbygaswhile
driving. If a road accident results in fire, there
is a risk of explosion.
What to do if...
•Yousmellgas:
-closethevalveofthegasbottle;
-extinguishanynakedames;
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