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SECTION
6
Appliances
Auto Mode
When on AUTO mode, the control system will automatically
select between 120 volt (AC) and LP gas, or on a 3 way
system, DC current. AC (electricity) has priority over GAS and
DC current has priority over both. (If the CHECK indicator
lamp is on, the lamp will not turn off until the ON/OFF button
is pressed OFF and then ON again.)
Gas Mode
This mode provides LP gas only. The control system activates
the ignition system and attempts to light the burner for a
period of approximately 45 seconds, at 2 minute intervals.
If unsuccessful, the CHECK indicator lamp will illuminate.
If the CHECK indicator lamp is illuminated on the control
panel, the controls have failed to ignite the burner. To restart
an ignition attempt when the CHECK lamp is illuminated (or
to turn off the CHECK lamp), press the ON/OFF button to
OFF and back to ON again. The control system activates the
ignition system and makes three attempts to light the burner.
If, after the 3 attempts, it fails to ignite, restart the ignition
sequence by again pressing the ON/OFF button to OFF and
then back to ON.
DC Mode
When DC mode is chosen, the refrigerator will operate by
pulling power from the battery/s. In most cases, the refrigerator
controls will continue to opperate when the battery is down
to 9.6V DC, causing a drain on the battery. WHEN IN AUTO
MODE, IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS TO OPERATE, REFER
TO THE MANUFACTURERS USER MANUAL PROVIDED
WITH THE FOREST RIVER OWNER’S PACKET.
Purging Air From The Lines
If the refrigerator has not been used for a long period of time
or if the LP tanks have just been refilled, air may be trapped
in the supply lines. Purge the air from the lines by pressing
the ON/OFF button to OFF and then back to ON, 3-4 times.
If repeated attempts fail to start the LP gas operation, check
to make sure the LP tanks are not empty and that all manual
shutoff valves in the lines are open.
DO NOT
continue to reset GAS operation if the CHECK
indicator lamp continues to be illuminated after several tries.
If the problem persists, please contact a Service Center for
assistance.
WHEN REFUELING OR PARKED NEAR
GASOLINE PUMPS, SHUT OFF ALL LP
GAS APPLIANCES. FAILURE TO HEED
THIS WARNING COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
RESULTING IN DEATH OR SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER AND/OR
SURROUNDING AREA.
(The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely
closed or the program has been reset.)
• There may be a child safety lock on your oven. (Check the
manufacturers user guide.) To set, press STOP/CLEAR pad
for 3 seconds and LOCK indicator appears with a ‘beep’
sound. To cancel, press STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds
and LOCK indicator disappears with a beep.
Food
•
DO NOT
use your microwave oven for home canning.
•
DO NOT
use the maximum recipe cooking time unless you
have previously done so.
•
DO NOT
heat eggs in the shell.
•
DO NOT
cook potatoes, apples, egg yolks, and sausages
without first piercing the surface.
•
DO NOT
attempt to deep fry with fat in your microwave
oven.
REFRIGERATOR
Most RV refrigerators operate on the absorption system. In
an absorption refrigeration system. ammonia is liquefied in
the finned condensor coil at the top rear of the refrigerator.
The liquid ammonia then flows into the evaporator (inside
the freezer section) and is exposed to a circulating flow of
hydrogen gas, which causes the ammonia to evaporate,
creating a cold condition in the freezer.
When starting the
refrigerator for the first time, the cooling cycle may require
up to four hours of running time before the cooling unit is
fully operational.
Leveling
Leveling is one of the requirements for proper operation with
absorption refrigerators. Any time the vehicle is parked for
several hours with the refrigerator operating, the vehicle
should be leveled to prevent loss of cooling. If the refrigerator
is operated when it is not level and the vehicle is not moving,
liquid ammonia will accumulate in sections of the evaporator
tubing. This will slow the circulation or in severe cases,
completely block it, resulting in a loss of cooling. When
the vehicle is moving, the rolling and pitching movement
of the vehicle will help to keep the liquid ammonia from
accumulating.
Automatic Energy Selector System
The refrigerator may be equipped with an automatic energy
selector system, either a 2 way or 3 way system. This system
can be set, by the user, to be fully automatic (when AUTO
mode is selected) or to operate on LP gas only (AUTO mode
is OFF) or DC (battery). If the user turns the refrigerator on
AUTO mode, the AES system will automatically select the
most suitable energy source available, either 120 volt or LP
gas, or DC.
DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury
