Norcold N400 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual 9Defrosting and CleaningRefrigerator Care ChecklistYour refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if youdo these simple checks every three to six months:- Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See“Defrosting and Cleaning”.- Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting andCleaning”.- Make sure the door seals correctly. See “Door Sealing“.- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because ofweather, loading, or gas control changes. If changes occur,contact your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center.- Make sure the gas supply is propane gas only and notbutane or a butane mixture.Defrosting:It is normal for frost to collect on the cooling fins inside therefrigerator. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance ofthe refrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator when frost starts toclose the spaces between the fins:- Shut down the refrigerator.- Remove all food from 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 and all food in the refrigerator.- Ignite or start up the refrigerator.Cleaning: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 solution of liquid dish detergentand warm water.Door SealingIf the door does not seal correctly, excess frost will collect insidethe refrigerator. Make sure the door seals correctly:- Close the door on a piece of paper that is about the sizeand thickness of a dollar bill (See Art00980).- 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 is not sealing correctly:- Make sure the screws of the hinges are tight.- Make sure the door gasket does not touch the doorlatch:- If the door gasket touches the door latch,loosen the screws of the door latch.- Raise the door latch just so it does not touchand tighten the screws of the door latch.- Make sure the door latch holds the door closedRefrigerator 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 anauthorized Norcold Service center.Have a qualified RV dealer or an authorized Norcold ServiceCenter do these annual safety and maintenance checks:- Examine the gas supply lines for leaks.- Replace or repair if needed.- Make sure the propane gas pressure is correct.- Adjust if needed.- Make sure the combustion seal is complete and intact.- Replace or repair it if needed.- Make sure the burner and the burner orifice are clean (SeeArt00956).- Clean if needed.