Thetford DC851 User Manual

Owner’s and Installation Manual

- For models DC851 1 - 12/24 Volt s DC refrigerators

- For models DC8512 - 12/24 V olts DC refrigerators

- For models DC7341 - 12/24 V olts DC refrigerators

- For models DC3984 - 12/24 V olts DC refrigerators

- For models DC6843 - 12/24 V olts DC refrigerators

- For models DC6844 - 12/24 V olts DC refrigerators

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

Serial No.

English

French

Norcold Customer Support Dept.

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.norcold.com

Part No. 623538B (2-04)

Table of Contents

Owner’s Manual ........................................................................ 2

Dual Electric Warranty Policy .............................................. 2

Dual Electric Warranty Information ..................................... 3

Dual Electric Warranty Questions ....................................... 3

Safety Awareness................................................................ 4

Safety Instructions ............................................................... 4

About Your Refrigerator ....................................................... 4

Storage volume ............................................................ 4

Food compartment ...................................................... 4

Freezer compartment ................................................... 4

Operation............................................................................. 5

Controls........................................................................ 5

Refrigerator Care Checklist ................................................ 5

Defrosting..................................................................... 5

Cleaning....................................................................... 5

Door Sealing ................................................................ 6

Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist ................................... 6

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

If the refrigerator does not cool correctly ..................... 6

Over heating shut-off device operation ........................ 6

Over current protection system .................................... 6

Wiring Pictorial .................................................................... 7

Replacement Parts ............................................................. 7

Installation Manual ................................................................... 7

Safety Awareness................................................................ 7

Safety Instructions ............................................................... 7

Ventilation ............................................................................ 8

Connect the 12 Volt DC Supply ........................................... 8

Install the Refrigerator ......................................................... 8

Owner’s Manual

NORCOLD - Dual Electric T wo Y ear Limited
Warranty Policy

Norcold, Inc. warrants that when properly installed and placed
under normal service and use its refrigeration equipment is free
from defects in material and workmanship for two years
commencing from
equipment.

Limitations of Warranty

1.This Warranty is the only warranty for a Norcold AC/DC
refrigerator. 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,
abnormal service, transit damage, recharging of cooling
system,

3.Irrespective of the nature of the warranty protection offered or
claimed, the period of warranty shall in no case extend
beyond two years commencing from
purchase of the new equipment.

accident, fire, improper repair, tampering or abuse.

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.

the original date of purchase of the new

the original date of

2. IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES SHALL
NORCOLD BE RESPONSIBLE UNDER THIS LIMITED WAR­RANTY FOR ANY OTHER CHARGE WHA TSOEVER, 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 REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT .

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.

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 MERCHANT ABILITY 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.

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Dual Electric Warranty Information

Dual Electric Warranty Questions

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 two-year warranty.

To activate your two-year limited warranty, 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 a label inside the refrigerator
and on the cover of this manual. 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.

This warranty is the only warranty for your Norcold refrigerator.
There are no other express warranties. The only uses for this
product are described in this manual. Part or model specifica­tions are subject to change without notice.

What does this warranty cover?

This warranty covers labor and freight (ground service only)
and costs incurred in removing and reinstalling the refrigera­tor when necessary to replace a defective part and any parts
replaced under warranty (including cooling units).

What is not covered by this warranty?

- Travel expenses for bringing the refrigerator to an autho-

rized Norcold Service Center for warranty coverage.

- Additional costs caused by the inability to bring the
refrigerator to an authorized Norcold Service Center.

- Defects which are caused by transit damage, misuse,
neglect, or accident.

- Manufacturing defects found at the time of purchase, parts
replaced under warranty, and associated labor, which the
original consumer-purchaser does1 not communicate to
Norcold within 30 days.

- Labor, performed without need for parts replacements,
which the original consumer-purchaser does not commu­nicate to Norcold within 30 days.

- Defects in glassware, electric light bulbs, or replacement
fuses.

- Defects caused by improper installation, maintenance, or
adjustment.

- Normal maintenance of this refrigerator as described in this
manual.

- Defects caused by the improper use of parts or parts not
manufactured or supplied by Norcold for repairs or replace­ments to the refrigerator.

Norcold will not be liable for any incidental or consequential
loss or damage, due directly or indirectly to the use of this
product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may
not apply to you.

How long does this warranty last?

This warranty is effective for a period of two years from date of
purchase.

What will Norcold do?

Norcold will provide free service and replacement of defective
parts, at no charge, at all authorized Norcold Service Centers.
Norcold has the option of replacing the defective parts or the
entire refrigerator. If the refrigerator is replaced, Norcold is
not responsible for replacing dealer installed options.

How do you get service?

Bring the refrigerator to any authorized Norcold Service Center
and show proof that the defective item is within warranty
coverage.
If you are unable to bring the refrigerator to an authorized
Norcold Service Center:

- Send a written notice of the defect to Norcold.

- Norcold will promptly advise you how to obtain warranty

service.

What rights do you have?

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

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