Thetford 1200 Series Water Dispenser - Manual (Page 3)

Owner’s Manual 3
4. Push in and hold the dispenser arm [1] until the water flows
out in a steady stream and does not sputter (See Art01703).
NOTE: This may take a minute for the built-in reservoir to fill for
the first time and to eliminate the air from the system.
You should discard and not use the first several
glasses of water from the dispenser. New plumbing
connections and/or impurities in the water supply line
from the first use or after winterizing can cause the first
glasses of water to be discolored or have an odd flavor.
5. Release the paddle to stop the water flow.
6. Remove the glass from below the dispenser nozzle.
Continued operation:
1. Allow the water in the dispenser to cool before using the
dispenser.
- The cooling time will vary with the supply water temperature.
- A complete refill of the built-in reservoir will take longer
2. Make sure that the air inside the refrigerator can freely
circulate around the water reservoir which is located at the
rear of the fresh food compartment.
NOTE: Do not stack food tightly in front of the water reservoir. If
the air inside the refrigerator can not circulate around
the water reservoir, the water in the dispenser will not
cool correctly. Do not set hot food against the front of
the water reservoir.
3. Hold a glass below the dispenser nozzle.
4. Push in and hold the dispenser arm [1] (See Art01703) to
start the water flow.
5. Release the paddle to stop the water flow.
6. Remove the glass from below the dispenser nozzle.
Water dispenser shut off:
If the water dispenser does not shut off when you release the
paddle:
- Push the refrigerator ON/OFF button to turn the refrigerator
off.
- See the “Troubleshooting” section of these instructions to
find the cause of the problem.
Task light:
The task light comes on whenever the water dispenser is on.
Drain grid and drip cup:
The drain grid and drip cup are located below the water
dispenser arm.
To remove the drain grid [3], push down on the center of the rear
edge of the drain grid to raise up the front edge so you can
grasp it (See Art01704).
To remove the drip cup [4], grasp the handle area inside the drip
cup and lift it out of the well (See Art01705).
Water dispenser cleaning and disinfecting:
To clean the drain grid and the drip cup:
- Remove the drain grid and the drip cup from the well.
- Wash the water dispenser, the drain grid, and the drip cup
with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid dish detergent
and warm water.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Dry with clean cloth.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring
pads because they can damage the finish of the
parts.
- Put the drain grid and drip cup back in the original posi-
tions.
- Follow the instructions of the RV manufacturer to disinfect
the drinking water supply of the vehicle.
Occasionally food or liquid spills may fall into the reservoir area.
For ease of removal and cleaning, the cover is attached to the
inside of the refrigerator with velcro. To clean the cover [1] and
reservoir [2] (See Art01725):
- Remove the wire shelves and the crisper bins from the
refrigerator.
- Remove the reservoir cover.
- Put your finger through the cover at a corner and gently
pull the cover forward to loosen the velcro tab at the
corner.
- Slide your finger around the back of the cover to the next
velcro t ab.
- Gently pull the cover forward to loosen the velcro tab.
- Repeat until the cover is removed.