Dometic NDR1292-S manual

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    Ill Dometic INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR FOR LP-GAS AND ELECTRIC OPERATION NDR 1292-S FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids[...]

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    FIG. 1 Refrigerator control panel LEGEND Z-WAY AES Model 1. Main Power Button ON/OFF 2. AES/AUTO/GAS Mode Selector Button 3. Temperature Selector Button 4. Climate Control Button 5. Low Ambient Control Button A. AC Mode Indicator Lamp B. AEYAUTO Mode Indicator Lamp C. GAS Mode Indicator Lamp D. CHECK Indicator Lamp E. Temperature Indicator Lamps F.[...]

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    INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTRUCTION This appliance is designed for storage of foods and storage of frozen foods and making ice. The refrigerators outlined herein have been design cer- tified byA.G.A. underthe ANSI 221.19 Refrigerator Stan- dard for installation in a mobile home or recreational vehicle and are approved by the Canadian Gas Asso- ciation[...]

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    12 Volts DC Connection The refrigerator model NDR 1292-S require a continu- ous 12 volt DC supply (even though 2-way models are designed to operate on 120 volts AC and gas, a 12 volt DC control is required to maintain the automatic energy system). The connection is made to the positive (t) and negative (-) terminals of the terminal block on the bac[...]

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    FIG. 5 FIG. 6 2. Secure the refrigerator and the lower front strip with two screws: One screw through each hinge. See FIG 6. Step 2: Two screws installed in the top frame. The top decoration panel must be removed from the re- frigerator before the screws can be installed. Open the doors and remove the four screws that secure the top decoration pane[...]

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    CERTIFIED INSTALLATION Certified installations require one roof vent and one lower side vent. For “Certified Vent System KWsee page 14. For further information contact your dealer or distribu- tor. FIG. 9 LOWER VENT CUTOUT METHODS OF INSTALLATION The method of installation is shown in FIG. 9. It is es- sential that all maximum or minimum dimensio[...]

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    FIG. 11 Side view View from above This method of installation and these clearances will give you adequate space for service and proper installation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANCE OF LEVELING A REFRIGERATOR In an absorption refrigerator system, ammonia is lique- fied in the finned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator. The liquid amm[...]

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    DISPLAY PANEL n c i F G START UP INSTRUCTIONS THERMOSTAT A. A continuous 12 volt DC supply must be available for the electronic control to function. B. Press the main power ON/OFF button (1) to the DOWN position. C. Press the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR button (3) until the lamp at the desired setting is illuminated. The thermostat on the refrigerator con[...]

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    DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES AESlAUTO MODE When operating in the AES/AUTO mode, the AES/AUTO mode indicator lamp (6) will illuminate. The control sys- tem will automatically select between AC and GAS op- eration with AC having priority over GAS. Either the AC indicator lamp (A) or the GAS indicator lamp (C) will illuminate depending on the energy[...]

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    HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT The food storage compartment is completely closed and unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the required low temperature for food storage. Consequently, foods having a strong odor or those that absorb odors easily should be covered. Vegetables, salads etc. should be covered to retain their[...]

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    LOW AMBIENT CONTROL All RV absorption refrigerators, while similar, operate a little differently than your home refrigerator. Dometic designers and engineers have equipped your refrigera- tor with an exclusive feature that allows for trouble-free operation in low ambient temperature (like below 50°F) for extended periods of time. Simply press the [...]

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    GAS EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY SOI FNOID VALVE BURNER MOUNTING FIG. 12 BVRNER /SPARK ELECTRODE Shown in open position PRESSURE TEST PORT 1 2 The correct operating pressure is 11 inches of water column. The correct place to take the LP gas pres- sure is at the test port just ahead of the burner jet. (See FIG. 12). Inspect the flue baffle. It should be reaso[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING The Refrigerator Does Not Cool Properly A. Burnerjet clogged. Clean. (See section Maintenance & Service, Item 2. Periodic Maintenance, Paragraph E. Item 1-14.) B. Check level of refrigerator. C. Venting problem. Restriction in air flow across cooling unit. D. Heavy frost buildup on evaporator fins. Defrost. E. Flue baffle not in[...]

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    Positioning of shelves Put a screwdriver into the slot of the shelf lock. Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise. Remove the shelf locks from the wire shelf. Slide the wire shelf to the left. The right-hand side of the shelf will come loose. Lower the right-hand side of the wire shelf and let the left-hand side slide out of the holes in the Wall. In[...]

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