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Owner ’s Manual
for the 121X AC series of R V Refrigerators
The letter “X”, in the model numbers above, stands for a letter or numeral which means a
refrigerator option.
W ARNING: Improper inst allation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
!
FOR YOUR SAFETY
can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, contact a qualified installer or service
agency
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
NORCOLD, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248
English
French
Norcold Customer Support Dept.
Telephone: 800-543-1219
Fax: 937-497-3183
Web Site: www.norcold.com
Part No. 630278A (10-06)
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Table of Contents
NORCOLD Gas Absorption 3 Year Limited Warranty Policy...................................................................................................................... 3
Gas Absorption Warranty Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Gas Absorption Warranty Questions .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Awareness ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
About Your Refrigerator .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Storage volume ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Leveling ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operation during travel........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Food compartment .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Freezer compartments........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Door handles ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Movable door seal ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Crispers .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Tall bottle and gallon storage drawer .................................................................................................................................................6
Door bins ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Adjustable shelves .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Interior light .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Door alarm .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Moisture reduction heater ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Temperature control system ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Backup operating system ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Temperature switch monitor ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Operating the Refrigerator Controls .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Control panel ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Ice Maker (Optional) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Ice maker operation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Refrigerator Care Checklist ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Defrosting ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Interior ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Drip tray ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Metal doors ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Door Sealing ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Refrigerator Storage ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Ice Maker Storage (Optional).................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Remove the Refrigerator ..........................................................................................................................................................................15
Reinstall the Refrigerator ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................................................................15
Fault Codes .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Wiring Diagram and Pictorial ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Ice Maker Wiring Pictorial and Diagram (Optional) ................................................................................................................................. 18
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NORCOLD - Gas Absorption 3 Year Limited
Warranty Policy
Norcold • P.O. Box 4248 • Sidney , OH • USA • 45365-4248
Provided it is properly installed, properly maintained and placed
under normal service and use, Norcold, Inc. warrants its
refrigeration equipment to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for three years with respect to the equipment’s
component parts, and for two years with respect to the labor to
repair or replace such parts, commencing from the original date
of purchase.
2. IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES SHALL
NORCOLD BE RESPONSIBLE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ANY OTHER CHARGE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO CHARGES OR CLAIMS FOR LABOR,
LOST BUSINESS, LOST TIME, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF USE,
OR ANY KIND OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER DENOMINATED OR DESCRIBED. THE
REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR.
3. SOME ST ATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITA TION OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU.
Limitations of warranty
1. This Warranty applies only to Norcold gas absorption
refrigerator operating equipment. This Warranty does not
extend to glassware, electric light bulbs, and replaceable
fuses.
2. This warranty does not apply to parts and assemblies that
have been subjected to misuse, improper installation,
improper or abnormal service, transit damage, recharging of
the cooling system, accident, fire, improper repair, tampering
or abuse.
3. Irrespective of the nature of the warranty protection offered or
claimed, the period of warranty shall in no case extend
beyond three years for component parts and two years for the
labor to repair or replace such parts, commencing from the
original date of purchase of the new equipment.
4. In order to obtain the remedy of repair and/or replacement,
the refrigerator must be brought to an authorized Norcold
Service Center for warranty service. The end consumer is
responsible for all expenses resulting from any remote
service call if the refrigerator cannot be brought into an
authorized Norcold Service Center.
5. It is the responsibility of the end consumer to have maintenance performed upon the warranted equipment one time
during the second year or before the beginning of the third
year after original date of purchase an authorized Norcold
Service Center. Such maintenance is required to maintain
this warranty in effect and failure to perform such maintenance will void the remainder of the warranty. Required
maintenance during the second year or before the third year
after purchase is cleaning and checking of the following:
Burner, Flue, Spiral Baffle, Roof Cap Screen, and Control
Board (operating controls) Sequence. The cost of this
required maintenance is the end consumer responsibility. A
copy of the receipt covering the required maintenance must
be presented to an authorized Norcold Service Center before
Norcold accepts warranty coverage for the component part
during the third year of warranty coverage.
LIMIT ATION OF REMEDY
1. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF NORCOLD UNDER THIS OR ANY
WARRANTY IS LIMITED T O THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
(A T NORCOLD’S OPTION) OF THE DEFECTIVE PART OR
ASSEMBL Y.
DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSL Y IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED.
Legal rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other legal rights, which vary from state to state.
Gas Absorption Warranty Information
Your refrigerator is made to provide the ultimate in cooling
satisfaction and will serve you reliably in the years to come.
Norcold refrigerators are the only RV refrigerators made in the
United States and offer a standard limited three-year warranty.
Norcold also offers an additional warranty coverage plan which
extends the standard limited three-year warranty. To activate
your three-year limited warranty and to receive an invitation to
participate in the extended warranty plan, complete and mail the
warranty registration supplied.
Help us to help you.
Write the model number and serial number below for future
reference. These numbers are on the serial plate in the
refrigerator. The serial plate is located in the fresh food
compartment on the top right hand side. Use these numbers
when receiving service or in any correspondence concerning
your refrigerator.
Model number ___________ Serial number ___________
If a problem occurs with your refrigerator, contact any of the
service centers throughout the United States and Canada. To
find an authorized Norcold Service Center near you, please
telephone the Norcold Customer Support Dept. at 800-5431219 (option-1) or visit our web site at www.norcold.com.
Norcold is committed to providing products that are in harmony
with the environment. Your Norcold refrigerator meets all
environmental safety standards.
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Gas Absorption Warranty Questions
About your warranty
This warranty coverage begins on the original date of purchase
by the consumer purchaser and is the only warranty for the
Norcold refrigerator. In no case will the Limited Warranty extend
beyond two (2) years for labor and three (3) years for parts and
freight. Norcold reserves the right to change design or specifications of a refrigerator without obligation to modify previously
produced refrigerators. There are no other warranties, either
expressed or implied.
What is coverd by this warranty?
- Defects in material and workmanship.
- Parts and labor for two (2) years
- Parts only for the third year if the required maintenance is
performed.
- Freight (ground service only) for shipment of a replace-
ment part and for return of the defective part.
What is not covered by this warranty?
What will the refrigerator owner do?
To obtain warranty service, the refrigerator owner responsibilities are:
- To use, service, and maintain the refrigerator as specified in
the Installation/Owner’s Manuals.
- To deliver the warranted product to an authorized Norcold
Service Center for warranty repair.
- To show proof that the refrigerator is within warranty
coverage.
- To have the required maintenance performed by an
authorized Norcold Service Center one time during year 2 of
the Limited Warranty.
- To pay to have the required maintenance performed.
- To mail paid receipt to Norcold showing required performed
before expiration of year 2 of the Limited Warranty.
- To show proof of the required maintenance before requesting warranty service in year 3 of the Limited Warranty.
What rights do you have?
The warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
- Shipping methods other than ground service.
- Defects in glassware, electric light bulbs, and replacement
fuses.
- Adjustment of the burner electrode.
- Cleaning of the burner.
- Fees for mobile repair service.
- Mileage or travel expenses to obtain warranty service.
- Expenses for required maintenance as specified in the
Limited Warranty and in the Owner’s Manual.
- Incidental or consequential loss or damage including but
not limited to charges or claims for labor (including labor
when no parts are used for a repair), lost business, lost
time, lost profits, lost food, and lost use.
- Replacement parts that are not manufactured or supplied
by Norcold.
- Defect a of a part or assembly when the defect originates
from misuse, improper installation, improper or abnormal
service, transit damage, recharging of the cooling system,
accident, fire, improper repair, tampering, or abuse.
What will Norcold do?
For a refrigerator that is properly installed, maintained, and
used as specified in the Installation/Owner’s Manuals, Norcold
responsibilities are:
- Limited to the repair and replacement of parts.
- To provide no charge parts and labor for two (2) years.
- To provide no charge parts only for year 3 if the required
maintenance is performed.
- To provide freight (ground service only) for shipment of a
replacement part and for return of a defective part for three
(3) years.
Safety Awareness
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before
you use the refrigerator.
Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety
alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal word
follows the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger of the
hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to
fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.
WARNING: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or
much property damage.
CAUTION: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
Safety Instructions
WARNING:
- The storage of flammable materials behind or around
the refrigerator creates a fire hazard. Do not use the
area behind the refrigerator to store anything, especially flammable materials (gasoline, cleaning
supplies, etc.)
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- Do not remove the round ground prong from the AC
power cord of the refrigerator or the ice maker
(optional). Do not use a two prong adapter or an
extension cord with either AC power cord.
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- A circuit overload can result in an electrical fire if the
wires and/or fuses are not the correct size. Use only
the wire and fuse sizes as writtten in the “Installation
Manual”.
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, change to, or
maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal
injury, property damage, or both. Have service and
maintenance work done by your dealer or by an
Norcold authorized service center.
- Disconnect both the AC and DC power sources before
doing any maintenance work on the refrigerator. All
service work on this refrigerator must be done by a
qualified service technician.
About Y our Refrigerator
Storage Volume:
This refrigerator is made for storage of foods and frozen food
and for making ice.
Total capacity 12.0 cubic feet
Freezer Compartments 3.6 cubic feet total
Fresh Food Compartment 8.4 cubic feet
Leveling:
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical
components or features.
- When you discard an appliance, remove all doors to
prevent accidental entrapment and suffocation.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or the refrigerator components. Many liquids are
electrically conductive and can cause a shock hazard,
electrical shorts, and in some cases fire.
- The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure. Do
not try to repair or to recharge a defective cooling
system. The cooling system contains sodium chromate. The breathing of certain chromium compounds
can cause cancer. The cooling system contents can
cause severe skin and eye burns, and can ignite and
burn with an intense flame. Do not bend, drop, weld,
move, drill, puncture, or hit the cooling system.
- At regular intervals, make sure that the refrigerator vent
areas and the ventilation air pathway between the
vents are completely free from any flammable material
or blockage. After a period of storage, it is especially
important to check these areas for any flammable
material or blockage caused by animals.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: The refrigerator is made to operate within 3°
off level side-to-side and 6° off level front-to-back (as
looking at the front of the refrigerator). Operating it at
more than these limits can cause damage to the cooling
system and create a risk of personal injury or property
damage. Make sure the vehicle is level before you
operate the refrigerator.
Operation during travel:
While the refrigerator should be level when the vehicle is
stopped, performance during travel is not usually effected.
Food compartment:
Start up the refrigerator (see “Operating the Refrigerator
Controls”)and let it cool for eight hours before loading with food.
If the refrigerator does not start to cool down after about two
hours, contact your dealer or a Norcold authorized service
center.
For the best cooling performance:
- Let air move freely inside the entire food compartment.
- Do not cover the shelves with plastic, paper, etc.
To decrease the amount of ice that collects on the cooling fins:
- The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and
corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working
on the refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant
gloves.
- Cover all liquids and moist foods.
- Let all hot foods cool before putting them in the refrigerator.
- Do not open the door any longer than necessary.
Freezer compartments:
The freezer compartments are made to keep pre-frozen food
frozen and not to quick freeze food.
NOTE: Do not put other items on the ice tray while the water is
freezing. The water freezes more rapidly if the thermostat is at the COLDEST position.
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Door handles:
During travel, the door latch prevents the door from opening. When closing each door,
push the door toward the refrigerator until you hear a “click” sound.
To open each door, pull the handle away from the refrigerator (See Art00990).
During storage, the storage latch prevents the door from completely closing. Use it to
prevent odors when the refrigerator is stored for an extended period of time.
To operate the storage latch (see Art00991), open each door about 1/2 inch, hold the door
handle in the open position , and push the storage latch [55] into the cutout [56] of the
strike plate. Do not use the storage latch as a travel latch because the doors will not be
fully closed.
Movable door seal:
Art00990
The movable door seal [134] is located on the left door of the fresh food compartment (See
Art01109). It provides the correct seal when both doors of the fresh food compartment are
closed. When the left door of the fresh food compartment opens, the movable door seal
moves so that it is flat against the edge of the door. To avoid possible damage to the
movable door seal, make sure that it is flat against the edge of the door before you close the
door
Crispers:
The crispers are located at the bottom left side of the fresh food compartment and supply a
storage area to preserve fruit and vegetable freshness. Make sure that you always push the
crispers fully in. The glass crisper covers are made so that you can remove them.
NOTE: Do not wash the crispers in a dishwasher. The crispers are not dishwasher safe.
To remove the glass crisper covers [135] (See Art01118):
- Remove the crispers [136].
- Remove the screw from the top right side of the crisper support wall [137].
- Remove the screws [41] from the retainer [54] on the left side of the refrigerator (See Art00992).
- Remove the retainer.
- Remove the glass crisper covers.
- Remove the crisper support wall.
55
56
Art00991
134
Art01789
Tall bottle and gallon storage drawer:
The tall bottle and gallon storage drawer [138] is located at the bottom right side of
the fresh food compartment and supplies a storage area for items such as 2-liter
bottles or gallon milk containers (See Art01118). This drawer has a divider which
prevents items from moving and/or overturning while the vehicle is in transit. Make
sure that you always push the drawer fully in.
The divider fits down into grooves on the inside of the drawer. The divider also fits at
the rear of the drawer so that you can use all of the capacity of the drawer.
NOTE: Do not wash the drawer or divider in a dishwasher. The drawer and divider
are not dishwasher safe.
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135
138
137136
Art01790
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Door bins:
Art00992
54
41
52
Art01798
Art00988
57
58
59
You may put the door bins [52] of the freezer and fresh food compartment in a location that best
meets your needs (See Art01114). To remove the bins, lift them over the locator and pull them
forward. To install the bins, push them onto the locator.
NOTE: Do not wash the door bins in a dishwasher. The door bins are not dishwasher safe.
Adjustable shelves:
The shelves in the freezer and the fresh food compartment are made so you can remove them or
move them.
To remove or move the shelf of the freezer:
- Pull the shelf forward out of the slot.
- Push it fully into the slot that you wish.
To remove or move the shelves of the fresh food compartment:
- Remove the screws [41] from each retainer [54] on the side of the refrigerator (See Art00992).
- Remove both retainers.
- Pull each shelf forward out of the slot.
- Push each fully into the slot that you wish.
- Install both retainers with the screws.
Interior light:
The interior light is at the top of the fresh food compartment. It comes on when the refrigerator is
ON and the door is open. To replace the bulb:
1. Remove the DC power supply wires from the power board at the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Remove the cover [57] by pulling it toward the front of the refrigerator (See Art00988).
3. Remove the light bulb [58] from the holder [59].
NOTE: Use only a GE#214-2 bulb as the replacement bulb. This bulb is available at most retail
4. Install the replacement bulb.
5. Install the cover.
6. Connect the DC power supply wires to the power board at the rear of the refrigerator.
automotive parts centers.
Door alarm:
The refrigerator has an alarm to alert you if the fresh food compartment door is not closed.
The refrigerator continues to operate, but if the fresh food compartment door is open and
the interior light remains on for two minutes:
- An audible alarm starts.
Close the door to silence the alarm.
- “dr” appears in the center display.
- The interior light automatically turns off.
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Moisture reduction heaters:
Art01851
142
The refrigerator has heaters that prevent moisture from forming on the center divider between the two doors of the freezer compartment and on the movable door seal. The heaters operate only when the refrigerator is ON and the DC power is sufficient. The
heater in the movable door seal also only operates when the left door of the fresh food compartment is closed.
T emperature control system:
Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling fins. At regular intervals, the temperature control
system automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling fins. The water from the cooling fins drains into a collection cup that is
attached to the back of the refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
Backup operating system:
This refrigerator has a backup operating system. The backup operating system allows the refrigerator to continue to cool if the
temperature sensor of the refrigerator should fail.
If this failure occurs:
- The refrigerator automatically changes to the backup operating system.
- When you push the SET TEMP button, the temperature setting flashes in the center display for ten seconds.
- After ten seconds, the temperature setting will go out and only a green power ON light remains.
- The backup operating system can overfreeze or thaw the contents of the freezer and the fresh food compartment.
- Make sure the temperatures of the freezer and the fresh food compartment are satisfactory.
NOTE: If you open the door(s) too often, the temperatures inside the freezer and fresh food compartment do not become
stable. Allow the refrigerator to operate for about one hour after each adjustment change before you examine the
contents. The number “9” is the coldest temperature setting.
- If the temperature is too warm, push and hold the SET TEMP button to raise the temperature setting by one number.
- If the temperature is too cold, push and hold the SET TEMP button to lower the temperature setting by one number.
- Have the refrigerator serviced by your dealer or a Norcold authorized Service Center as soon as possible.
T emperature switch monitor:
The refrigerator is equipped with a temperature switch [142] for overheating protection
(See Art01851) . A Norcold authorized service technician can determine if this switch
has been triggered.
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Operating the Refrigerator Controls
AC Operation 120 volts AC (108 volts min.-132 volts max.)
The refrigerator operates on these energy
sources. Operation out of these limits can
damage the refrigerator electrical components
and will void the warranty.
12 volts DC - control voltage (10.5 volts min. - 15.4 volts max.)
Control panel:
The refrigerator control panel (See Art01333) is
between the freezer compartment and the fresh
food compartment. To maintain the operating
control functions of the refrigerator, a 12 volt DC
power supply is necessary. The refrigerator
receives DC power from the 12 volt system of
the vehicle; either an auxillary battery, a converter, or the vehicle engine battery.
The ON / OFF button [30] starts and shuts down the refrigerator:
- To turn on the refrigerator, push and release the ON / OFF button.
- To turn off the refrigerator, push the ON / OFF button for one second and then release.
The SET TEMP button [32] controls the temperature adjustment of the freezer and the fresh food compartment.
- Push the SET TEMP button and the temperature setting (the numbers “1-9”) show in the center display [33].
- The number “9” is the coldest temperature setting.
- Push and hold the SET TEMP button and the temperature setting changes.
- Release the SET TEMP button when the temperature setting that you wish appears.
- After ten seconds, the temperature setting will go out and only a green power ON light remains.
NOTE: Push and release the MODE button [4] to show “AC”, the current mode of operation, in the center display for 10 seconds.
- If 120 volts AC is not available to the refrigerator:
- The fault codes “no” “AC” shows in the center display and an audible alarm sounds.
If 120 volts AC is available to the refrigerator, but is not operating correctly:
- A fault code shows in the center display.
- An audible alarm starts.
- Refer to the “Fault Codes” section of this manual.
- If 120 volts AC is not available to the refrigerator:
- The fault codes “no” “AC” shows in the center display and an audible alarm sounds.
If 120 volts AC is available to the refrigerator, but is not operating correctly:
- A fault code shows in the center display.
- An audible alarm starts.
- Refer to the “Fault Codes” section of this manual.
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Ice Maker (Optional)
The ice maker is assembled to the refrigerators at the factory as optional equipment. If the refrigerator does not have a factory
installed ice maker, one cannot be added to the refrigerator at a later time.
The ice maker is fully automatic and will operate in ambient temperatures as low as 0° F. To allow operation at temperatures
between 0° F and 32° F., the ice maker has a heater on the solenoid water valve and on the water line between the solenoid valve
and the ice maker. At temperatures below 0° F, store the ice maker as written in the “Ice Maker Storage” section of this manual.
CAUTION: The water line heater does not protect the water supply line from the vehicle shut off valve to the solenoid valve on
the back of the refrigerator.
When the freezer temperature of the refrigerator is low enough, the ice maker opens the water solenoid valve and fills the mold. The
ice maker ejects the frozen ice into a storage bin. As the storage bin fills, the ice raises the shut-off arm until it turns off the ice
maker. As you use the ice and lower the ice level in the storage bin, the shut-off arm also lowers. This turns the ice maker ON and
begins the process of making ice.
The ice maker operates on:
- Cold potable water at a pressure of 15 psi - 125 psi.
- 120 Volts AC (108 V AC min. - 132 VAC max.).
Ice maker operation:
1. Make sure the ice maker AC power cord is plugged into a receptacle.
2. Open the water shut off valve of the vehicle.
NOTE: Make sure that the ice maker arm can move freely and does not touch the frozen foods in the freezer.
3. Push the ice maker arm down to the ON position [60] (See Art01015).
CAUTION: If you operate the refrigerator without connecting the water supply line and/or opening the water shut off valve of
the vehicle, make sure the ice maker arm is up in the OFF position.
4. Allow the freezer to cool enough and ice production will begin to fill the storage bin [61.
NOTE: New plumbing connections and/or impurities in the water supply line after winterizing can cause the first ice to be discolored
5. To stop the ice maker, push the ice maker arm up to the OFF position [62.
or have an odd flavor.
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Refrigerator Care Checklist
Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months:
- Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See “Cleaning”.
- Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting”.
- Make sure the door seals correctly. See “Door Sealing“.
- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or control changes. If changes occur, contact your
dealer or service center.
- Make sure the air flow in the lower intake vent, through the refrigerator coils and condenser, 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
The cooling fins of the refrigerator operate at below freezing temperature and will naturally form frost from humidity, which is always
present in the air. The humidity inside the refrigerator increases:
- with higher outside temperature and humidity.
- with the storage of non-sealed fresh foods or warm foods.
- with the amount of time that the door(s) are open.
- with any air leakage into the refrigerator.
Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling fins. At regular intervals, the temperature control
system automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling fins. The water from the cooling fins drains into a collection cup that is
attached to the back of the refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
It is normal for frost to collect inside the freezer. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. Defrost the
refrigerator and freezer as necessary:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Turn the refrigerator OFF.
NOTE: Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.
- Remove the drain hose from the drip cup at the rear of the refrigerator.
- Put the drain hose into a half-gallon or larger container to capture water.
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- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator and freezer to absorb melted frost.
CAUTION: High temperatures can cause the inside surfaces of the refrigerator to warp or melt. Do not use pans of HOT
water, a hair dryer, or any other high temperature devices to defrost the refrigerator. Do not use any hard or sharp objects to
remove frost. Damage to the interior of the refrigerator can occur.
- To increase the speed of defrosting, put pans of WARM water in the refrigerator and freezer.
- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
- Remove the drain hose from the large container and put the drain hose back into the drip cup.
- Remove the large container from the enclosure.
- Start up the refrigerator.
- Allow the refrigerator to cool down.
- Return all food to the refrigerator.
Cleaning
Interior:
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 scouring 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.
- Dry with clean cloth.
- Put all food in the refrigerator.
Drip tray:
To remove and clean the drip tray:
- Remove the screws [41] from the retainers [54] on each side of the refrigerator (See Art00992).
- Remove the retainers.
- Pull the self that is in front of the drip tray forward to remove from the refrigerator
- Make sure that the drip tray is empty of water.
- Pull the drip tray out of the drain hose.
- Pull the drip tray forward to remove from the slots in the refrigerator cabinet.
- Clean the drip tray.
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- Push the drip tray back into the slots in the refrigerator cabinet.
Art00980
- Push the drip tray back into the drain hose.
- Put the wire shelf back in the original position.
- Install the retainers with the screws.
Metal doors:
To clean the metal doors:
- Wash the doors with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid dish detergent and warm water.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Dry with clean cloth.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the metal doors.
Door Sealing
Check the seal of the doors (See Art00980).
If either door does not seal correctly, excess frost will collect inside the refrigerator. Make sure
the doors seal correctly:
- Close each door on a piece of paper that is about the size and thickness of a dollar bill.
- Gently pull the paper.
- You should feel a slight drag between the gasket and the cabinet.
- Do this on all four sides of the door.
- If you do not feel a slight drag on the
paper, the door does not seal correctly.
- Have your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center correct the seal of the door.
Refrigerator Storage
Before the refrigerator is stored for an extended (seasonal) period of time:
- Defrost and clean the interior of the refrigerator.
- Close the doors with the storage latch.
If the refrigerator is stored for an extended period of time, before start up:
- Make sure there are no obstructions in the vents, the ventilation air pathway, or the flue area.
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Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist
Read and understand the following maintenance sections of this manual.
NOTE: Norcold is not responsible for installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance performed by anyone other
Have a qualified RV dealer or a Norcold authorized service center do this annual safety and maintenance check:
than a qualified RV dealer or a Norcold authorized service center.
- Make sure the AC voltage is 108 -132 volts and the DC voltage is 10.5 - 15.4 volts.
Ice Maker Storage (Optional)
To prepare the ice maker for seasonal storage:
1. Close the vehicle water supply valve to the ice maker.
2. Push the ice maker arm up until it locks into the OFF position.
3. Remove the garden hose adapter from the water solenoid valve.
4. Remove the ice maker water line from the water solenoid valve
- Do not unwrap the water line heater wires from around the water solenoid valve.
5. Drain all of the water from both the water supply line and the ice maker water line.
6. Put the end of the water supply line, the end of the ice maker water line, and the water solenoid valve each into a clean plastic
bag.
7. Use tape to close each plastic bag around the water lines and the water solenoid valve.
To use the ice maker after seasonal storage:
CAUTION: Do not operate the ice maker when the ambient air temperature is 0° F. or lower. Damage to the water solenoid
valve and the water supply line can occur.
1. Remove the tape and plastic bags from the end of the water supply line, the end of the ice maker water line, and the water
solenoid valve.
2. Connect the ice maker water line to the water solenoid valve.
3. Connect the garden hose adapter to the water solenoid valve.
4. Push the ice maker arm down into the ON position.
5. Open the vehicle water supply valve to the ice maker.
NOTE: You should discard and not use the first two batches of ice cubes. It will take about three cycles for the ice maker to make
fully formed and clean ice cubes.
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Remove the Refrigerator
Your dealer or Norcold authorized service center must do this procedure.
CAUTION: The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on the
refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant gloves.
1. Remove the black AC power cord and the white ice maker AC power cord (optional) from the receptacle.
2. Remove the DC wiring from the refrigerator:
- Put a mark on the DC wires so you can put them back in the correct location.
- Remove the DC fuse or remove the DC wiring from the battery or the converter.
- Remove the DC wires from the refrigerator.
3. Remove the plastic plugs from the mounting flanges of the refrigerator.
4. Remove the screws from the upper and lower mounting flanges on the front of the refrigerator.
5. Remove the screws from the mounting flange at the rear of the refrigerator.
6. Remove the refrigerator from the opening.
Reinstall the Refrigerator
Your dealer or Norcold authorized service center must do this procedure.
1. Push the refrigerator completely into the enclosure.
2. Install the screws in the mounting flange at the rear of the refrigerator.
3. Install the screws from the upper and then the lower mounting flanges on the front of the refrigerator.
4. Put the plastic plugs into the mounting flanges of the refrigerator.
5. Connect the DC wiring to the refrigerator:
- Connect the DC wires to the refrigerator.
- Install the DC fuse or connect the DC wiring to the battery or the converter.
6. Connect the black AC power cord and the white ice maker AC power cord (optional) to the receptacle.
Replacement Parts
You may purchase replacement parts through your local RV dealer or authorized Norcold Service Center.
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Wiring Diagram and Pictorial
The parts of the wiring diagram are (See Art01769):
The parts of the wiring pictorial are (See Art01770):
A....................................................................................................................................................................................Temperature switch
B..................................................................................................................................................................................................AC heaters
C ................................................................................................................................................................................................. Thermister
D ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Interior light
E............................................................................................................................................................................................. Divider heater
F ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Door contacts
G ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Door switches
H ...................................................................................................................................................................................Gas valve (optional)
I .............................................................................................................................................................................................................Fans
J ....................................................................................................................................................... Ice maker water line heater (optional)
K......................................................................................................................................................................Water valve heater (optional)
L ...................................................................................................................................................... Dispenser water line heater (optional)
M ................................................................................................................................................... Dispenser water valve heater (optional)
N ........................................................................................................................................................................ Dispenser valve (optional)
O ............................................................................................................................................................................ Fan temperature switch
P................................................................................................................................................................... Temperature switch (optional)
Q ......................................................................................................................................................................Dispenser switch (optional)
R ......................................................................................................................................................................... Dispenser light (optional)
S......................................................................................................................................................................................... Igniter (optional)
T ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Chassis ground
U ..........................................................................................................................................................................Movable door seal heater
V........................................................................................................................................................... Movable door seal housing ground
1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................Switched 12 VDC
2 ......................................................................................................................................................................... Fused continuous 12 VDC
3 ........................................................................................................................................................................................Communications
4 ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Display ground
5 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Auxilliary ground
6 ......................................................................................................................................................................................Auxilliary +12 VDC
7 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Divider + 12 VDC
8 ....................................................................................................................................................................................Gas valve + 12 VDC
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2
3
3
4
4
5
F2
6
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GND
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LIMIT_IN
AC_HT_HI
AC_HT_HI
AC_HT_LO
AC_HT_LO
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WH/BC
P1
1
2
-
3
BK-WH/NR-BC
4
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5
6
7
8
9
10
RD-WH/RG-BC
RD/RG
RD/RG
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BK/NR
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4
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B
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WH/BC
WH/BC
WH/BC
WH/BC
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WH-VT/BC-VT
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RD/RG
RD/RG
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2
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3
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4
4
5
5
6
7
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BK/NR
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WH/BC
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WH/BC
BK/NR
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M
BK NR
WH/BC
WH/BC
BK/NR
WH/BC
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BK/NR
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OVERLAY/REV˚TRMENT
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CARTE DAFFICHAGE
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6
POWER BOARD/ PANNEAU DALIMENTATION
F2
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L2
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AC_HT_LO
AC_HT_LO
AC_HT_HI
4
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7
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P1
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2
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The parts of the ice maker wiring pictorial and diagram are (See Art01500):
1 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 120V AC Hot / smooth
2 ............................................................................................................................................................................ 120 VAC Neutral / ribbed
3 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Ground screw
4 .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Thermal fuse
5 ...................................................................................................................................................................................Solenoid water valve
6 .................................................................................................................................................................................................... Ice maker
7 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. Mold heater
8 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. Thermostat
9 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Shut off switch
10 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Fill switch
11 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Hold switch
12 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Motor
117
96
118
44
110
111
115
114
GRN / VERT
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112
116
111
120
GRN / VERT
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119
N
G
L
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109
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CHAUD (PLAT)
WHT / BLANC
WHT / BLANC
BLK / NOIR
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