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Important! - Do not use soap or
aggressive detergents that are abrasive
or soda-based.
• The removable interior components of the
refrigerator are not dishwasher proof.
Defrosting
Frost will gradually build up on the condenser
of the refrigerator. You should defrost the
refrigerator as soon as the frost layer is about
3 mm thick. Frost reduces the refrigerating
capacity and life of your refrigerator.
• Remove the ice cube tray and all food.
• Switch off the refrigerator.
• Leave the refrigerator door open.
• Place dry towels in the refrigerator to
absorb the water.
• Place trays containing hot water in the
freezer compartment.
• After defrosting (when the freezer
compartment and condenser are frost-free),
remove the towels and the water trays and
use a cloth to dry off the refrigerator.
• Switch the refrigerator on again in the way
described in section 4.1 (“Igniting and
starting your refrigerator”).
Important! - Do not use force or sharp
objects to remove frost.
• Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using
(for example) a hair dryer.
Door locking mechanism
Frost will form in the refrigerator if the door
is not closed properly. To determine whether
the door closes properly, close the door with
a piece of paper between the door and the
refrigerator. Pull at the piece of paper. If you feel
resistance, the refrigerator door closes properly.
If you feel no resistance, the door does not
close properly. Perform this test regularly on all
four sides of the refrigerator door.
If you find that the door does not close
properly, check whether the door locking
mechanism keeps the door properly shut.
Winter operation
If you use the refrigerator when the outdoor
temperature is below 8°C, install the Thetford
vent winter/storage cover on the ventilation
grills. The cover protects your refrigerator
from excessively cold air. The winter cover is
a refrigerator accessory obtainable from your
caravan dealer.
Tip! It is advisable to use the winter/storage
cover if you are not going to use the vehicle for
a long period of time.
Important; do not use the winter/ storage
cover in temperatures greater than 8°c as
this can damage the cooling unit at the rear
of the fridge. Remove the covers and re-fit
when placing the vehicle back into storage.
Maintenance of gas equipment
A qualified service engineer must maintain
and inspect gas and electrical equipment. It
is advisable to have this maintenance work
performed by a customer service centre.
Contact the Customer Service department of
Thetford for a list of qualified parties.
Important! European laws covering gas
appliances and extractors prescribe
observance of the following rules (which
are the user’s responsibility):
• appliances that run on liquid gas must be
inspected before being used for the first
time and every year thereafter.
• the gas burner must be cleaned at least
once a year or more frequently if necessary.
• If a gas hose is used, it must be checked
annually. This hose has a limited life and,
thus, must be regularly replaced. Check the
hose regularly for cracks, splits and ageing.
If in doubt, replace the hose. Pay attention
to the maximum life of the hose and replace
it in time, as advised by the manufacturer or
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