Owner’s Manual 10Door SealingCheck the seal of the doors (See Art00980).If either door does not seal correctly, excess frost will collectinside the refrigerator. Make sure the doors seal correctly:- Close each door on a piece of paper that is about the sizeand thickness of a dollar bill.- Gently pull the paper.- You should feel a slight drag between the gasket andthe cabinet.- Do this on all four sides of the door.- If you do not feel a slight drag on thepaper, the door does not seal correctly.- Have your dealer or an authorized Norcold ServiceCenter correct the seal of the door.Refrigerator StorageBefore the refrigerator is stored for an extended (seasonal)period of time:- Defrost and clean the interior of the refrigerator.- Close the doors with the storage latch.If the refrigerator is stored for an extended period of time, beforestart up:- Make sure there are no obstructions in the vents, theventilation air pathway, the burner, the orifice, or the fluearea.Refrigerator Maintenance ChecklistRead and understand the following maintenance sections ofthis manual.NOTE: Norcold is not responsible for installation, adjust-ment, alteration, service, or maintenance performedby anyone other than a qualified RV dealer or aNorcold authorized service center.Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit froston the cooling fins. At regular intervals, the temperature controlsystem automatically melts most of the frost from the coolingfins. The water from the cooling fins drains into a collection cupthat is attached to the back of the refrigerator. The heat of thecooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.It is normal for frost to collect inside the freezer. Excess frostdecreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. Defrostthe refrigerator as necessary:CAUTION: Do not use a hair dryer, heat gun, etc. todefrost the refrigerator. Damage to the interior of therefrigerator can occur.- Remove all food from the refrigerator.- Push the ON /OFF button to shut down the refrigerator.NOTE: Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water insidethe refrigerator.- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator to absorb thewater.- Put trays of hot water in the freezer until the frost is melted.- Empty the drip tray.- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.- Put the drip tray into the refrigerator.- Start up the refrigerator.- Allow the refrigerator to cool down.- Return all food to the refrigerator.A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it.Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary toavoid food odors:- Remove all food from the refrigerator.NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, orscouring pads because they can damage theinterior of the refrigerator.- Wash the interior with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquiddish detergent and warm water.- Rinse with a solution of baking soda and clean water.- Dry with clean cloth.- Put all food in the refrigerator.Cleaning