Thetford N314E.3F, N414E.3F, N514E.3F Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
For Australian refrigerator models:
N314E.3F (91 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
N414E.3F (137 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
N514E.3F (169 liter 3-way operation with LP gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
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WARNING
can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
For assistance or additional information, contact a qualied installer,
service agency, or the LP gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open ame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
Thetford Australia
41 Lara Way
Campbelleld, VIC 3061
Thetford Customer Support
Telephone: (61) 03-9358-0700
Fax: (61) 03-9357-7060
Web Site: www.thetford.com.au
Part No. 636587E(12/10/2018)
Table of Contents
For dened warranty terms, please see the one page warranty statement included in the product information packet.
Safety Awareness .....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................................................3
About Your Refrigerator ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Storage volume .................................................................................................................................................................................4
Leveling .............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Operation during travel ......................................................................................................................................................................4
Food compartment ............................................................................................................................................................................4
Flip-up shelf .......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Door bins ...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Adjustable Shelves ............................................................................................................................................................................4
Frozen compartment .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Door latch for travel and storage ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operating the Refrigerator Controls .........................................................................................................................................................5
LED Control Panel.............................................................................................................................................................................5
Turning the refrigerator on .................................................................................................................................................................5
Selecting the operationg Mode..........................................................................................................................................................5
Selecting the cooling level .................................................................................................................................................................6
Cooling unit ventilation Fan ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Ignition LP Gas operation ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Start up - AC operation ......................................................................................................................................................................7
Start up - DC operation .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Shut down .........................................................................................................................................................................................7
DC Operation Precautions and Guidelines...............................................................................................................................................8
Effects of High Altitude on LP Gas Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Refrigerator Care Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Defrosting .................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Drip tray ...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Door Sealing ...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Refrigerator Storage ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Refrigerator Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................12
LP Gas ame appearance ...............................................................................................................................................................12
Remove and clean the burner orice ..............................................................................................................................................12
Remove the Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................................................................13
Reinstall the Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................................................................14
Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................14
Wiring Pictorial........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Wiring Schematic....................................................................................................................................................................................16
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 identies the danger of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to fully know their
meanings. They are for your safety.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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This signal word means a hazard which, if ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or much
property damage.
This signal word means a hazard which, if ignored, can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
Safety Instructions
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WARNING
- The storage of ammable materials behind or around the refrigerator creates a re hazard. Do not use
the area behind the refrigerator to store anything, especially ammable materials (gasoline, cleaning
supplies, etc.)
- Do not remove the ground prong from the refrigerator AC power cord. Do not use a two prong adapter
or extension cord on the AC power cord. If the AC power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
qualied Recreational Vehicle dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center in order to avoid a hazard.
- A circuit overload can result in an electrical re if the wires and/or fuses are not the correct size. Either
use the wire and fuse sizes as written in the “Installation Manual” or refer to your local codes for the
correct wire and fuse sizes.
- 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 a
Thetford 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 qualied service technician.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical components or features.
- This refrigerator is not intended for use by children or by inrm persons unless they have been
sufciently supervised by a responsible person to make sure that they can use the refrigerator safely.
- Young children should be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the refrigerator.
- 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 re.
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CAUTION
- Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartment of the refrigerator unless they are
of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
- At regular intervals, make sure that the refrigerator ue the burner, the vent areas, and the ventilation air
pathway between the vents are completely free from any ammable material or blockage. After a period
of storage, it is especially important to check these areas for any ammable material or blockage caused
by animals.
- 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 ame. Do not bend, drop, weld, move, drill, puncture, or hit the cooling system.
- This refrigerator is not suitable for the proper storage of medications. Refer to the instructions included
with the medications.
- 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.
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About Your Refrigerator
Storage Volume According to AS 4555-2002:
This refrigerator is made to store fresh and frozen foods and for making ice.
N314E.3F N414E.3F N514E.3F
Gross Volume 91 L 137 L 169 L
Gross Frozen compartment 10 L 21 L 21 L
Gross Fresh Food 81 L 116 L 148 L
Net Volume 83 L 128 L 161 L
Leveling:
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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. For safety and
performance, the refrigerator controls will not allow the refrigerator to operate on LP gas while the vehicle is moving or for 15 minutes
after the vehicle engine is turned off.
Food compartment:
Ignite or start up the refrigerator 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 an authorized Thetford 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 ns:
- 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.
Flip-up shelf (N414 / N514):
The ip-up shelf supplies a space to store tall bottles. To use the ip-up shelf, lift the center of
the shelf and fold it up against the inside wall of the refrigerator.
Door Bins:
You may put the door bins [52] of the fresh food compartment in a location that best meets your
need (See Art01114). To remove the bins, lift them over the locator and pull them forward. To
install the bins, push them onto the locator.
NOTICE
Do not wash the door bins in a dishwasher. The door bins are not dishwasher
safe.
Adjustable shelves:
The shelves in the fresh food compartment are made so you can remove them or move them.
To remove or move each shelf of the fresh food compartment:
- Remove the screw from the retainer of each shelf at the rear of the refrigerator.
- Pull each shelf forward out of the slot.
- Push each shelf fully into the slot that you wish.
- Attach the retainer with the screw.
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52
Art01114
Frozen compartment:
The frozen compartment is made to keep pre-frozen food frozen and not to quick freeze food. Keep pre-frozen foods in the frozen
compartment.
NOTICE
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 temperature setting.
Door latch for travel and storage:
During travel, the door latch prevents the door from opening. There are no chains,
slides, or any devices that you must engage.
During storage, the door latch prevents the door from completely closing. Use it to
prevent odors when the refrigerator is shut down for a long period of time.
To use the door latch for storage (See Art00979):
- Open the door just so the door latch [161] is between the ribs [166] of the latch
plate [162].
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166
Operating the Refrigerator Controls
LED Control Panel:
The control display panel is located between the frozen door and the fresh food door (See Art02518).
On/Off switch .....................................................................................30
Selector switch .................................................................................207
307
162
Art00979
Conrmation button......................................................................... 307
Mode indicator ................................................................................ 276
Cooling level indicators ................................................................... 308
Turning the refrigerator on:
- Press and hold the On/Off switch [30] for one (1) second.
- Part of the On/Off switch appears green.
- The current mode indicator [276] and the cooling level indicator [308] illuminate and will dim after ten (10) seconds.
- The light in the On/Off switch will remain on.
NOTICE
To check the operating mode and the cooling level at any time, briey press the conrmation button or the selector
switch. The mode indicator and the cooling level indicator illuminate for ten (10) seconds.
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207
276
Selecting the operating mode:
- Turn the refrigerator on.
- Press and hold the conrmation button [307] for two (2) seconds.
- The mode indicator will start to ash.
- Press either of the selector switches [207] until the desired mode indicator illuminates.
Art02518
308
- Press the conrmation button [307] twice to start operation in the desired mode.
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