Due to the variety of floor plans available at Forest River
and the various shapes and sizes of recreational
vehicles, we use many different brands of appliances,
designed to fit into the designated space in each recre-
ational vehicle. Therefore, all appliances used cannot be
listed in this section. While we will attempt to touch on
the major ones, please keep in mind your best resource
is the specific appliance’s manual that came with your
Owner’s packet. It will detail the product used in the
manufacture of YOUR recreational vehicle. (If, by
chance, you don’t have the manual you need, many
times you can find it on-line, where you will have the
option of reading it or printing it for your future use. Be
sure you have the model and serial number of your spe-
cific appliance handy so you get the most accurate
information.)
Each appliance in your RV is warranted by its manufac-
turer. It is very important that you review ALL the litera-
ture provided in the Forest River Owner’s packet that
came with your recreational vehicle. Fill out and mail any
warranty registration cards required by the appliance
manufacturers. If you have any questions regarding the
operation of the appliances in your unit, contact your sell-
ing dealer. Also, please notify your dealer of any short-
age of literature you may have.
It is important that you read all the manufacturer’s infor-
mation provided, regarding both operation and mainte-
nance of the appliance. Pay close attention to all safety
precautions given, and follow them closely. Keep all lit-
erature, including this manual, with the recreational
vehicle for easy reference. If service on any appliance is
required, contact your dealer or an authorized service
representative of the appliance manufacturer. For your
convenience, most appliance manufacturers have toll-
free service telephone numbers.
Range
– See manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
General
Your camping trailer will have a two or three burner
range, which is a propane appliance.
Lighting The Range
Be certain the propane bottle service valve is OPEN.
Light a match and hold it close to the range burner then
turn the burner’s control knob to full ON.
Air in the line may cause a blowing sound and may extin-
guish the match. When the line is free of air, the burner
should light readily. Adjust the burner flame with the con-
trol knob.
W ARNING
It is not safe to use cooking appliances for comfort
heating.
W ARNING
Use of cooking pans larger than burner diameter
could cause damage to the stove box by trapping
heat in the stove top.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Do
not use large pans which could restrict the burner effi-
ciency and spread the flame away from the burner and
cook top.
Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent.
2. Open window.
This warning label 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
supplied is limited due to the size of the recreational
vehicle, and proper ventilation when using the cooking
appliance(s) will avoid dangers 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.
Care Of Range
– See manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
Allow the range top to cool then clean it with hot, soapy
water. Use a damp cloth to clean surfaces. Grease spat-
ters, which may bake onto the surfaces, should be wiped
off before they have time to harden. Use a toothpick to
clean clogged burner orifices. DO NOT use metal
objects, such as an ice pick or wire, to unclog burners.
They may distort the opening and adversely affect burner
operation. Read the manufacturer’s manual for details on
the operation and care of the range.
NOTE:
Prolonged use of the range may cause moisture to form
on the inside of the canvas and vinyl walls. Condensation
may also form on the inside of the camper during heavy
rain or when the outside temperature drops. This condi-
tion can be controlled by opening a window on the down-
wind side of the camper or opening the roof vent.
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