Thetford 2117 User Manual

Installation and Owner’s Instructions

Water Dispenser

This refrigerator is equipped with an optional water dispenser . The Installation Manual and the Owner’s
Manual do not include instructions about this option. Please use these instructions for the Installation and
the Operation of the water dispenser. Keep these instructions with the refrigerator Inst allation Manual

and Owner’s Manual for future use.

NORCOLD, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248

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Norcold Customer Support Dept.

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.norcold.com

Part No. 629485A (8-06)

Table of Contents

At temperatures below 0° F, store the water dispenser as
written in the “Water Dispenser Storage” section of these
instructions.

Owner’s Instructions ................................................................ 2

Water Dispenser ..................................................................... 2

Water dispenser operation ................................................. 2

Water dispenser shut off ..................................................... 3

Task light ............................................................................. 3

Drain grid and drip cup ....................................................... 3

Water dispenser cleaning and disinfecting ........................ 3

Water Dispenser Storage ................................................... 4

Replacement Parts ................................................................. 4

Wiring Pictorial ........................................................................ 4

Wiring Diagram ....................................................................... 5

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 6

Installation Instructions ............................................................ 7

Install the Water Dispenser Components (non-metal

door models) ....................................................................... 7

Install the Water Dispenser Components (metal door

models) ............................................................................... 7

Install Decorative Door Panels (non-metal door models) ..... 7

Connect the Water Dispenser ................................................ 8

Owner’s Instructions

Water Dispenser

CAUTION: The water line heater does not protect the

water supply line from the vehicle shut off valve to the
solenoid valves on the back of the refrigerator.

Do not allow the temperature inside the refrigerator fresh food
compartment to be less than 32° F. At this temperature, the
water inside the reservoir will freeze and damage the reservoir.
If the vehicle is to shut down during cold weather, store the
water dispenser as written in the “Water Dispenser Storage”
section of these instructions.

The water dispenser operates on:

12 Volts DC.

- Potable water at a pressure of 15 psi - 125 psi.

CAUTION: Connect the water dispenser only to a

potable water supply. The dispenser system does not
make untreated water potable.

The dispenser is made to operate with water. Do not
connect the dispenser to any other beverage source.

The convenient features of the water dispenser are:

- one hand operation.

- a task light which comes on while the water dispenser is
on.

The water dispenser is assembled to the refrigerators at the
factory as optional equipment. If the refrigerator does not have
a factory installed water dispenser, one cannot be added to the
refrigerator at a later time.

The water dispenser has a water reservoir that is built into the
rear of the refrigerator fresh food compartment. As water is
dispensed, the reservoir automatically refills with water. The
reservoir allows the supply water to cool to the same tempera­ture as the inside of the refrigerator fresh food compartment.

Most vehicle manufacturers have a water filter installed in the
plumbing system to remove odor, taste, chlorine, and sediment
from the water. If the vehicle does not already have a water filter
installed, Norcold recommends that you install one before
operating the water dispenser. Contact your dealer.

The water dispenser operates only on demand and will operate
in ambient temperatures as low as 0° F. To allow operation at
temperatures between 0° F and 32° F., the water dispenser has
a heater on the solenoid water valves and on the water line
between the solenoid valves and the water dispenser.

- a drain grid and drip cup which are removable for easy
cleaning.

- a message center, on non-metal door models) which
provides a location for notes, reminders, etc.

Water dispenser operation:

First time operation:
The first operation of the water dispenser removes the air from

the water dispenser system.

1. Remove the label from the water dispenser.
NOTE: Do not pull on the dispenser arm. If you accidently pull

the dispenser arm off of the water dispenser, make
sure the coil spring is over the round stud of the water
dispenser and press the dispenser arm onto the water
dispenser until it “snaps” into position.

2. Open the water shut off valve of the vehicle.

3. Hold a glass below the dispenser nozzle.

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4. Push in and hold the dispenser arm [189] until the water flows
out in a steady stream and does not sputter (See Art01817).

NOTE: This may take a minute for the built-in reservoir to fill for the

first time and to eliminate the air from the system. You
should discard and not use the first several glasses of
water from the dispenser. New plumbing connections and/
or impurities in the water supply line from the first use or
after winterizing can cause the first glasses of water to be
discolored or have an odd flavor.

5. Release the paddle to stop the water flow.

6. Remove the glass from below the dispenser nozzle.

Continued operation:

1. Allow the water in the dispenser to cool before using the dis­penser.

- The cooling time will vary with the supply water temperature.

- A complete refill of the built-in reservoir will take longer

2. Make sure that the air inside the refrigerator can freely circulate around
the water reservoir which is located at the rear of the fresh food compart­ment.

NOTE: Do not stack food tightly in front of the water reservoir. If the air

inside the refrigerator can not circulate around the water reservoir,
the water in the dispenser will not cool correctly. Do not set hot
food against the front of the water reservoir.

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189

Art01817

3. Hold a glass below the dispenser nozzle.

4. Push in and hold the dispenser arm to start the water flow.

5. Release the paddle to stop the water flow.

6. Remove the glass from below the dispenser nozzle.

Water dispenser shut off:

If the water dispenser does not shut off when you release the paddle:

- Push the refrigerator ON/OFF button to turn the refrigerator off.

- See the “Troubleshooting” section of these instructions to find the

cause of the problem.

T ask light:

The task light comes on whenever the water dispenser is on.

Drain grid and drip cup:

The drain grid and drip cup are located below the water dispenser
arm.

To remove the drain grid [191], push down on the center of the rear
edge of the drain grid to raise up the front edge so you can grasp it
(See Art01818).

191

Art01818

192

To remove the drip cup [192], grasp the handle area inside the drip
cup and lift it out of the well (See Art01819).

Art01819

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