General Information
This chapter covers the opera-
tion and care of various appliances
and types of equipment found in your
motorhome. Your motorhome can be
equipped with many different kinds of
equipment such as: refrigerator, range,
microwave, television, VCR, stereo,
furnace, water heater, air conditioning,
awning and slide out room. The appli-
ances found in your motorhome are
similar to those you have in your home. Many operate on LP gas, AC/DC current, or a
combination. Detailed information, CAUTION and WARNING instructions for your vari-
ous appliances and electronic components, other than what is in this chapter, can be
found in the manufacturer’s manuals located in your motorhome Warranty Information
File.
Refrigerator
Operating Instructions - 900 Series
A 12 volt DC supply is required to operate the refrigerator. If indicator lights are
not lit on the control panel when the refrigerator is turned on, check for loss of DC sup-
ply voltage. The shore line must be plugged in for 120 volt AC operation. The refrigera-
tor AC power cord must be plugged in and LP gas valve must be open for operation (refrig-
erator AC power cord is located in refrigerator outside compartment). Refer to Chapter 8
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Appliances & Equipment
Appliances & Equipment
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WARNING !
Most LP gas appliances and equipment used in recreation motorhomes are
vented to the outside. When parked close to a gasoline pump it is possible that
gasoline fumes could enter this type of appliance or equipment and ignite the
burner flame causing a fire or explosion. Shut off these appliances when refuel-
ing motorhome.
Carbon Monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death. Inadequate venti-
lation or partial blockage of LP gas appliances and equipment flues may result
in increased carbon monoxide fumes when operating in LP gas mode.
Do not store cigarette lighter fluid, petrol, ether, etc. in refrigerator, they
can cause a fire or explosion.
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