Norcold 683 - FAILURE OF REFRIGERATION; Replacement Parts; Storage Volume

REFRIGERATOR CARE
Owner's Check List
Your refrigerator is designed for years of trouble free operation if a few simple steps are performed
on a regular three to six month basis. Use the check list below as a guide and a reminder.
1.
Keep the freezer and food compartment clean. (See section on Cleaning the Refrigerator)
2.
Check for frost build-up. (See section on Defrosting)
3.
Check for proper draining of the fins in the fresh food compartment. (See section on Defrosting)
4.
Insure that the food compartment and freezer doors are sealing property. (See section on Door Sealing)
5.
Insure that there is no lockout when switching to the Gas mode (Red light remains on). If lockout
occurs frequently, contact your dealer or Service Center.
6.
Be alert to noticeable changes in cooling performance - either overcooling or poor cooling. If this
happens without changes in other factors such as weather changes or resetting of thermostat,
contact your dealer or Service Center.
7.
Insure that the interior light is operational and shutting off properly. If more than a defective bulb,
contact your dealer or Service Center.
8.
Insure that your LP gas supply is Propane, not other types such as Butane or Butane mixtures.
9.
Check the flame appearance during operation in the GAS mode. (See section on Gas Flame
Appearance)
10. Inspect the floor at the rear of refrigerator (Look through intake vent from outside of coach). If water
appears frequently, contact your dealer or Service Center.
11. Insure the ventilation space behind the refrigerator (the area from the bottom intake vent, up the
back of the refrigerator and to the top exhaust vent) is clear of obstructions (insulation, supports, etc.).
12.
Insure that the area directly behind the refrigerator is not being used for storage, particularly for
storage of combustible material.
REFRIGERATOR MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Check List
In addition to completing the Check List items under Refrigerator Care, a safety and performance
check should be made annually by a qualified service person. The schedule should include at least
the following:
a.
Leak test the gas lines.
b.
Check combustion seal; repair or replace, if necessary. (Visual check without removing the refrig-
erator.)
c.
Inspect or clean the bumer or burner orifice.
d.
Check/adjust the electrode spark gap.
e.
Check/adjust AC and DC voltages and gas supply pressure.
f.
Insure that the area around the burner and controls is free of debris, oily rags, etc.
g.
inspect the controls, piping and wiring to insure that they are in good condition.
THESE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON. NORCOLD CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS, ADJUSTMENT, OR
MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN A QUALIFIED DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER.
The nearest qualified service location can be found on the service center list supplied with the refrig-
erator or by contacting your dealer.
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