Thetford DC851 Series (Volvo) - Manual (Page 5)

Installation and Owner’s Manual 5
Controls:
This refrigerator is made for refrigerating purposes and
operates on a 12/24 volt DC power supply when installed as
written in this manual.
On DC68XX and DC85XX models, the controls are located
in the right-hand upper rear corner of the food compartment
of the refrigerator.
On DC39XX and DC73XX models, the controls are located
inside the freezer door on the right-hand side of the freezer
compartment.
The refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat [1],
located on the panel above the door. A green power light [2],
located on the panel comes on when the refrigerator is “ON”.
Number “1” is the warmest and number “5” is the coldest
thermostat position. For efficient operation, change the
thermostat according to the types of food stored and the
ambient temperature.
CAUTION: Do not operate the refrigerator when the
ambient temperature is higher than 110° F. Operation at
this temperature will start the over heating shut-off
device. See “Over heating shut-off device operation”.
Operation
Refrigerator Care Checklist
Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you
do these simple checks every three to six months:
- Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting”.
- Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See
“Cleaning”.
- Make sure the door seals correctly. See “Door sealing“.
- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of
weather, loading, or thermostat changes. If changes occur,
contact your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service
Center.
- Make sure the air flow in the lower intake vent, through the
refrigerator condenser and coils and out the upper exhaust
vent is not blocked or decreased.
- Make sure the area behind the refrigerator is clear. Do not
use the area behind the refrigerator for storage of anything,
especially combustible materials, especially gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Defrosting:
It is normal for frost to collect on the freezer plates of the
refrigerator. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of
the refrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator as necessary:
- Put the power switch / thermostat in the OFF position.
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside
the refrigerator.
- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator to absorb the
water.
- Put trays of hot water in the freezer until the frost is melted.
- Empty the drip tray in either of these two ways:
- Pull the drip tray forward to remove it from the refrigera-
tor.
- Remove the drain plug from the drip tray and allow the
water to flow into another container.
- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
- If removed, put the drip tray in the refrigerator.
- Put all food in the refrigerator.
- Put the power switch / thermostat at the temperature setting
that you wish.
Cleaning:
A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it.
Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to
avoid food odors:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scour-
ing pads because they can damage the interior of
the refrigerator.
- Wash the interior with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid
dish detergent and warm water.
- Rinse with a solution of baking soda and clean water.