SECTION 8
APPLIANCES & INTERIOR FEATURES
8-1
(See also Safety Precautions, Section 1 of
this manual.)
NOTE: Some items described in this section may
be optional and may not apply to your
vehicle.
The appliances installed in your motor home
are manufactured by reputable RV appliance
makers and have been tested by independent lab-
oratories to meet all applicable standards and
codes set for RV appliances. These appliances
are covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty. (Certain items may be covered by individ-
ual manufacturer’s warranty.) See your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty for details.
REFRIGERATOR
(3-Way Powered)
The refrigerator in your coach can be operated
from any of three power sources available to the
motor home:
-
110-Volt AC electric
-
12-volt DC electric
-
LP gas
The refrigerator is an absorption type which
uses an ammonia-water solution for cooling. Ba-
sically, ammonia vapor is distilled from the solu-
tion by heat, produced from either LP gas or
electricity and then carried to the finned condens-
er where it liquifies. The liquid then flows to an
evaporator where it creates cold temperatures
through evaporation.
NOTE: The 12 volt operating mode is the least
efficient method and should be used only
to “hold” the cold while traveling (not
for initial cool-down or temperature
maintenance). Always use either the 110-
volt AC or LP Gas operating modes
while parked or for pre-cooling refriger-
ator before use.
The 12 volt mode operates continuously
(not thermostatic) and will discharge the
auxiliary battery rapidly if left on with-
out the van engine running to recharge
it.
LEVELING
Always park the vehicle on a level location
when operating the refrigerator
Normal vehicle leveling to provide comfort
for the occupants is satisfactory for refrigerator
operation. This will be well within the operation
limits of 3
°
off-level side to side and 6
°
off-level
front to back.
A small round Bubble Level is provided with
your refrigerator. Place the bubble level on the
bottom inside surface of the refrigerator and
watch the position of the bubble in relation to the
circle on top of the level.
If over 1/2 of the bubble is inside the circle in
any direction, the coach is level enough for con-
tinuous operation of the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To prevent permanent damage to the
refrigerator cooling unit, turn the
refrigerator off if the vehicle will be
parked on an incline of over 3
°
side-
to-side or 6
°
front-to-rear (such as
steep driveways or parking lots, etc.)
for more than one hour.
Place bubble level in refrigerator
