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APPLIANCES
Follow the operating and maintenance instructions
supplied by the appliance manufacturer for safe and
dependable use. The following information is
supplied as only a supplement to that provided with
each appliance. If you have a problem, see your
local Chalet service center or call the appliance
manufacturer.
LIGHTING PROPANE APPLIANCES
NOTE: New propane tanks or empty tanks that
have been sitting with the valve open for a period of
time must be purged of air and moisture prior to
filling. Air trapped in the propane lines may delay
the initial lighting of any appliance. It could take
several seconds or minutes for the propane to reach
the appliance. To purge some of the air from the
propane system, first light a burner on the range.
The other appliances will then light more quickly.
The first time the furnace or oven is operated, paints
and oils used in manufacturing may generate some
smoke and fumes. If this occurs, open doors and
windows to air out the RV. These materials should
burn off in a short time. Always follow the appliance
manufacturer’s lighting and operating instructions.
REFRIGERATOR
The refrigerator operates on 120-volt AC power,
propane and on 12-volt DC (if equipped). The
operating instructions supplied in the Owner’s
Information Package will help you with detailed
information from the manufacturer. The
recreational vehicle propane type refrigerator
operates on the “absorption” principle and therefore
must be reasonably level. When your trailer is
stationary, it should be leveled for comfortable
living. If you can occupy the trailer comfortably, the
refrigerator unit should perform well. If the
refrigerator unit is not “close to level”, it may not
function properly and your food will not be
adequately cooled. When the RV is in motion, the
continuous movement will not affect operation. The
operating instructions are printed inside near the
controls and may be found in the manufacturer’s
instructions manual.
OPERATING TIPS
Operate the refrigerator on 120-volts for 8 to 12
hours (overnight) before you leave on a trip. This
will allow the refrigerator and freezer to get cold and
even have some ice ready. Pre-cool food and drinks
before putting them into the camper refrigerator. For
off-truck use, some refrigerator models must have
12-volt battery hookup to power the electronic
controls. Refer to the supplied appliance manuals
for proper operating instructions.
RANGE
The gas burners and oven use propane gas for fuel.
Operation is similar to the range in your home.
However, cook temperatures will vary from home
ranges depending on the altitude. The three (3)
burner range is equipped with one (front) high
output burner when additional heat is needed. For
additional information, please refer to the operating
manual supplied in your Owner’s Information
Package. Before turning on the main propane
supply, be sure all burner control knobs are in the
“OFF” position. It is not safe to use cooking
appliances for comfort heating. Do not use open
flames to warm the living area.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe
operation.
Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan.
2. Open window.
A warning label above has been located in the
cooking area to remind you to provide an adequate
supply of fresh air for combustion. Unlike homes,
the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the
size of the recreational vehicle, and proper
ventilation when using the cooking appliance(s) will
avoid danger of asphyxiation. It is especially
important that cooking appliances not be used for
comfort heating as the danger of asphyxiation is
greater when the appliance is used for long periods
of time. Never use portable fuel-burning equipment,
including wood and charcoal grills and stoves inside
the vehicle because a fire or explosion may result.
WATER HEATER (if equipped)
Your RV may be equipped with a fully electronic
water heater, which has no pilot light, simply turn
ON the water heater switch. The water heater will
cycle on and off as needed. If the water heater fails
to ignite, a red light on the panel will appear. Check
to make sure you have adequate gas and battery
supply. Move switch off and back on again.
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