Norcold 9183, 9162, 9163, 9182 User Manual
9100 Series
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Refri
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Operator’s Guide
for Models:
9162 9182
9163 9183
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Vapors can flash back and ignite liquids.
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows
2. Do not touch any electrical switches
3. Extinguish any open flame
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Read this Guide. For assistance or additional informati on
consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
NORCOLD
P O BOX 4248
SIDNEY OH 45365-4248
Part No.: 618612C(96-09)
Table of Contents
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Requirements
Electrical and LP Gas...................................2
Safety Awareness
Introduction................................... ................4
About Your Refrigerator
Stora
Levelin
Freezer Compartment..................................4
Fresh Food Compartment............................4
Defrost and Clean........................................4
Crisper..........................................................5
Door Stora
Moisture Reduction Heater..........................5
Interior Li
Door Handle.................................................5
Door Seals...................................................6
e Volume...........................................4
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Diagnostics
nostics and Corrective Action...............8
Dia
Maintenance
Maintenance Re
Refrigerator Storage
Refrigerator Removal & Replacement .......10
Burner Flame Inspection .............................10
Clean Coolin
Burner Orifice Removal & Cleaning.............11
Fuse Replacement Procedure...................12
No Refrigeration
Wiring Pictorials ...........................................14
Warranty..........................................................15
uirements.........................9
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stem Flue............. ...........10
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ustable Shelves.......................................6
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Operating Controls
Operatin
Auto Mode....................................................7
Manual Mode...............................................8
Gas Operation Onl
Instructions..................................7
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Electrical and LP Gas Requirements
This refrigerator is designed to operate with these energy sources:
LP Gas Operation
AC Operation
Requirements
Operating in excess of these specifications can damage the refrigerator’s electrical circuit, related components
and voids the refri
DC Operation
erator’s warranty.
11 inches Water Column Propane
12 volts DC control volta
120 volts AC ran
12 volts DC control voltage (10.5 VDC min to 15.4 VDC max.
3-Way Models Onl
108 VAC min. to 132 VAC max.
. 12 volts DC (11.5 VDC min. to 15.4 VDC max.
10.5 vDC min. to 15.4 vDC max.
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Read this Guide carefully and be thoroughly acquainted with its contents before operating this refrigerator
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NOT IC E: This refriger ator is not approv ed for fre e-standing u se or for ma rine ap plications .
This appliance is equipped for LP gas and cannot be converted to any other fuels
(natural gas, butane, ETC.).
Be alert to potential Safet
Guide.
A word
understand their meanin
Always apply these safety precautions when operating this refrigerator. Failure to heed these precautions can
result in substantial propert
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Do not store or use gasoline, flammable vapors or liquids near this refrigerator. Do not store combustible
materials in back of refri
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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, servicing or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal
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service center. Use extreme care when workin
sparks. Do not use an open flame to check suppl
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Never cut or remove the grounding prong from the AC power cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter or an
extension cord. The 120 volt AC circuit must compl
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To prevent a possibl e electri cal fire, follow No rcold’s wi re and fuse si ze requirements (See
and applicable state, local, or national
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Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, and excessive heat.
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Disconnect both AC and DC power sources from refrigerator when doing routine maintenance. Servicing of this
refri
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Keep liquids away from electrical connections. Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious
arcin
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Never bend, drop, drill, weld, manipulate, or hammer refrigerant system. Doing so can cause system to rupture,
releasin
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Do not repair or recharge refrigerant system. A defective refrigerant system must be replaced by a qualified RV
appliance repair technician.
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Do not touch cold surfaces of the freezer. Skin may stick to cold surfaces.
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This refrigerator has sharp edges and corners at rear. To prevent cuts or abrasions, wear cut resistant gloves.
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Surfaces at re ar of re frigerator are extremely hot and can cause mi nor burns. Tur n refrigerator off for several hours
before movin
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When discarding a refrigerator, remove all doors to prevent accidental entrapment and suffocation.
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Never bypass or alter refrigerator’s electrical components or features.
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Do not operate refrigerator off level for extended periods of time. The operational limits are 3 degrees off-level
side to side and 6 de
WARNING
WARNING
property damage if ignored.
CAUTION
property damage if ignored.
and property damage. Service and maintenance is to be done by your dealer or a Norcold authorized
erator
damage and fires.
chemicals that can irritate or seriously burn eyes and skin.
means a presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
means a presence of a hazard that will or can cause a minor personal injury or substant ial
must
be made b
or servicing.
Hazards when this Safety Alert Symbol appears on your refrigerator or in this
Caution
or
. They are for your safety.
rees off-level front to back. Do not operate refrigerator when it is not cooling.
identifies the severity of the Safety Hazard. Carefully read the descriptions to
damage, severe personal injury, or death.
erator. They create a safety hazard and inhibit air flow, reducing cooling efficiency.
with or near a propane gas system. Do not smoke or create
piping and fittings for leaks.
with any applicable local, state, or national codes.
Installation Requirements)
codes.
a qualified service technician.
Safety Awareness
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Welcome to the new age of Norcold.
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Your refrigerator is designed to provide the ultimate in cooling satisfaction and to serve you reliably for years
to come. Norcold refri
refri
erator is the only RV refrigerator to offer a standard limited 2-year warranty. Norcold also offers ad ditional
warrant
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Plan, complet e and ma il
Norcold is committed to providin
of environment friendl
If a problem occurs with
indicators that can help
section, contact an
listin
Help Us Help You.
refri
numbers when receivin
Model Number__________________________ Serial Number_________________________
coverage (2+3 Plan) which extends the standa rd 2-year warranty an additional 3 years for a total of
ears protection . To activate your limited warranty and to rec eive an invi tation to pa rticipate in the 2 + 3
the service center locations are supplied with your refrigerator.
erator’s model and serial numbers. These numbers are on the serial plate inside the refrigerator. Use these
This appliance is designed for storage of foods, storage of frozen foods, and freezing ice.
erators are the only RV refrigerators manufactured in America. Your 9100 series
our New Age of Cold warranty registration in your refrigerator information packet.
products in harmony with the environment. This is demonstrated by our use
CFC-free insulation. Your new Norcold meets all environmental safety standards.
our refrigerator, see the Diagnostics section. This section describes the diagnostic
ou with minor problems if they occur. If a problem arises that is not in the Diagnostics
of the 700 service centers throughout the United States and Canada for assistance. Booklets
Complete and mail
service or when corresponding about your refrigerator.
our New Age of Cold warranty registration today. Record the
Storage Volume
Models - 9162, 9163 = 6.3 cu. ft. Models - 9182, 9183 = 7.5 cu. ft.
Levelin
Comfortable vehicle leveling is well within the operating requirements of 3 degrees off level side-to-side and 6
de
rees off level front-to-back (looking at the front of the refrigerator). Continued operation outside of these limits
can result in irreparable dama
Freezer Compartment
The freezer compartment is not intended for
or removes to meet
Fresh Food Compartment
The fresh food compartment stores and cools food. For best coolin
fresh food compartment.
To reduce frost on the cooling fins, cover liquids and moist foods. Do not place hot foods in the compartment,
and do not leave the door open lon
Allow the refri
increases the cool down period.
Defrost and Clean the Interior
Your refri
About Your Refrigerator Introduction
freezer and fresh food compartments. Place a pan of hot tap water in the freezer to reduce the defrostin
Leave the drip tra
Add a small
erator is not frost free. It requires periodic defrosting. To defrost, turn the refrigerator off. Empty the
our storage needs.
erator to cool for 8 hours before loading foods. Loading a warm refrigerator with warm food
under the cooling fins. After frost melts, empty the drip tray and clean the refrigerator.
uantity of mild dish soap to lukewarm water and wash the interior.
they can damage the refrigerator’s interior surfaces
and water
Wipe with a soft dr
interior.
one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water) to freshen the interiors and neutralize odors.
cloth to prevent water spots. Clean the door gaskets in the same way as the refrigerator
e to the cooling system.
uick freezing of foods. It keeps food frozen. The freezer shelf adjusts
performance, air must circulate within the
Do not cover the shelves with paper, plastic, etc.
er than needed.
Do not use abrasive cleansers;
. Rinse both compartments with a solution of baking soda
time.
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Crisper
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The crisper in the bottom of the fresh food compartment, provides storage to preserve fruit and vegetable
freshness. Wrap ve
pushed in all the wa
etables with strong odors so the odor does not transmit to other foods. Keep the c risper
IMPORTANT!
.
The crisper is not dishwasher safe.
Door Storage
The door storage areas hold items such as 2 -li te r bott le s, h al f-gallon milk cartons, pop cans, ketsup bottles,
and other commonl
used items.
Moisture Reduction Heater
This refrigerator has a heater to prevent moisture from forming on the center divider between the freezer and
Li
Off
Li
ht Bulb
.
ht Bracket
fresh food compartment doors. The heater starts and stops when the refri
Cau tion: D o not replace with a higher wattage
Interior Light
The interior light is at the top of the fresh food
compartment. The li
when the refri
turns on when the fresh food compartment door
opens and off when the door closes. If the fresh
food compartment door sta
2 minutes, the li
for a click
To replace the light bulb
Disconnect the 12 VDC from the rear of the
refri
erator.
Slide the li
food compartment and pull it awa
bracket.
Remove the bulb from the li
Replace the bulb with a GE #214-2 bulb
only
this replacement bulb which can be pur-
chased from most retail automotive centers
Re-install li
erator is turned on or off. The light
to reset the controls and light.
ht cover toward the front of the fresh
ht cover and reconnect 12 VDC.
ht activates or deactivates
s open for more than
ht turns off. Close the door (listen
:
from the light
ht bracket.
use
.
Figure 1
bulb. Higher wattage bulbs can damage the interior surface of the fresh food compartment.
Bulb Holder
erator is turned On and
Li
ht Cover
About Your Refrigerator
Door Handle
The refrigerator door handles use a latch to insure complete door closure. The handle has a
e latch to enable the doors to be left partiall
stora
open to prevent odor build-up during extended
shut-down periods.
Figure 2
Stora
e Latch
Improtant! Do not use storage latch as a travel
latch. Storage latch allows doors to remain
partially open.
To use the storage latch, open the door about 1/2
inch and slide the stora
the strike plate.
e latc h in to th e c u t-o ut on
Strike Plate
Cut-Out
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