Operation Manual

140 Caravan - 09-09 - DET-0030-09EN
Appliances
10
Electrical operation
The refrigerator can be operated with the following voltages:
 240 V AC
 12 V DC
Switching the 240 V
operation on:
 Set energy selector switch (Fig. 161,1) to 240 V operation " ".
 Use the control knob (Fig. 161,3) to adjust the refrigerating temperature.
Switching the 240 V
operation off:
 Set energy selector switch to " ". Refrigerator is switched off.
Switching the 12 V
operation on:
 Set energy selector switch (Fig. 161,1) to 12 V operation " ".
Switching the 12 V
operation off:
 Set energy selector switch to " ". Refrigerator is switched off.
When operated with 12 V, the refrigerator draws power from the starter battery
of the towing vehicle. Therefore 12 V operation of the refrigerator is only pos-
sible while the engine of the towing vehicle is running. During prolonged
driving breaks, change over to gas operation.
The thermostat is not activated during 12 V operation. The refrigerator oper-
ates continuously.
10.6.6 Refrigerator door locking mechanism
With some models, the refrigerator has a separate freezer compartment. The
specifications in this section correspondingly also apply to the door of the
freezer compartment.
There are two positions for locking the refrigerator door in place:
 Closed refrigerator door during travel and when the refrigerator is in oper-
ation
 Slightly opened refrigerator door as a ventilation position when the refrig-
erator is switched off
 Close the gas isolator tap "Refrigerator" when the refrigerator is operated
electrically.
 Further information can be obtained in the manufacturer's instruction
manual.
 During the journey the refrigerator door must always be closed and locked
in the closed position.
 Lock the refrigerator door in ventilation position when the refrigerator is
switched off. This prevents mould forming.