Technical data

Fitted Equipment
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Ventilation grating with winter cover
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure
the correct functioning of your refrigerator.
Cleaning
Tip!
- A good time to clean your refrigerator is
straight after you have defrosted it.
- Clean the refrigerator with a soft cloth
and mild detergent.
- Dust the refrigerator with a soft,
moistened cloth.
- Use a brush or soft cloth to remove
once a year any dust from the
condenser at the inside of the
refrigerator.
Important!
- Do not use soap or aggressive
detergents that are abrasive or soda-
based.
- Make sure that the door closing
mechanism does not come into contact
with oil or grease.
Defrosting
Frost will gradually build up on the condenser
of the refrigerator. You should defrost the
refrigerator as soon as the frost layer is about
3 mm thick. Frost reduces the refrigerating
capacity and life of your refrigerator.
• Remove the ice cube tray and all food.
• Switch off the refrigerator in the way
described previously.
• Leave the refrigerator door open.
• Place dry towels in the refrigerator to
absorb the water.
• Place trays containing hot water in the
freezer compartment.
• After defrosting (when the freezer
compartment and condenser are frost-
free), remove the towels and the water
trays and use a cloth to dry off the
refrigerator.
• Switch the refrigerator on again in the
way described previously.
Important!
- Do not use force or sharp objects to
remove frost.
- Do not try to accelerate defrosting by
using a heat source, such as a hairdryer.
Door locking mechanism
Frost will form in the refrigerator if the door is
not closed properly. To determine whether
the door closes properly, close the door with
a piece of paper between the door and the
refrigerator. Pull at the piece of paper. If you
feel resistance, the refrigerator door closes
properly. If you feel no resistance, the door
does not close properly. Perform this test
regularly on all four sides of the refrigerator
door.
Take the following action if you find that the
door does not close properly:
• check whether the screws of the hinges
of the refrigerator door are securely in
place;
• check whether the door locking
mechanism keeps the door properly shut.
Winter operation
If you use the refrigerator when the outdoor
temperature is below 0°C, install the Thetford
winter cover on the ventilation gratings. The
cover protects your refrigerator from
excessively cold air. The winter cover is a
refrigerator accessory obtainable from your
caravan dealer.
Tip!
- It is advisable to use the winter cover if
you are not going to use the vehicle for
a long period of time.