N3100 - Fridge THETFORD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL N3100 THETFORD

N3000 series - User Manual

Exterior view of two modern refrigerators on a blue background (no text or symbols visible)

THETFORD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, the undersigned,

Company	THETFORD B.V.
Address	NIJVERHEIDSWEG 294879 AP ETEN-LEUR, NETHERLANDS
Telephone	[phone]	Fax	[phone]

Certify and declare under our sole responsibility, that the following equipment

Product	ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR
Brand Name	THETFORD
Type Family	N3000 series
Models	N3000-A / N3000-E
Manufacturer	THETFORD B.V. NIJVERHEIDSWEG 29 4879 AP ETEN-LEUR, NETHERLANDS TEL [phone] FAX [phone]

Conforms to the requirements of the following directives:

Directive

2006/95/E.C Low Voltage Directive

2009/142/E.C Gas Appliances Directive

2009/19/E.C (2004/104/E.C) Automotive EMC Directive

The following harmonized standards have been used in the design and testing

processes of the products concerned

EN 732:1998	EN 55014-1:2007
EN 60335-1:2012	EN 55014-2:1998
EN 60335-2-24:2010	EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 60335-2-102:2006	EN 61000-3-3:2008

Date	Signature	Function
1 NOVEMBER 2012	S. CORDEILLE	MANAGING DIRECTOR

Version 1.5-14:2012 100=100 and accelerated

INDEX

GB N3000-E series with LED-control panel 4 N3000-A series with touchscreen 91
FR Séries N3000-E avec panneau de commande-LED 11 Séries N3000-A avec écran tactile 98
SE N3000-E-serien med LED-kontrollpanel 19 N3000-A-serien med pekskärm 106
ES Serie N3000-E con panel de control LED 26 Serie N3000-A con pantalla táctil 113
DK N3000-E-serie med kontrolpanel med LED-lamper 34 N3000-A-serie med touchskærm 120
DE Modellreihe N3000-E mit LED-Bedienfeld 41 Modellreihe N3000-A mit Touchscreen 127
NL N3000-E serie met LED-bedieningspaneel 49 N3000-A serie met touchscreen 135
IT Serie N3000-E con pannello di controllo LED 56 Serie N3000-A con touchscreen 142
PT Série N3000-E com painel de controlo LED 63 Série N3000-A com ecrã táctil 149
NO N3000-E serien med LED-kontrollpanel 70 N3000-A serien med trykkskjerm 156
FI N3000-E sarja LED-ohjauspaneelilla 77 N3000-A sarja kosketusnäyttöllä 163
SI Serija N3000-E z LED-nadzorno ploščo 84 Serija N3000-A z zaslonom na dotik 170 For guarantee/service 179

GB • INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

N3000-E series with LED-control panel

model A model B

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered components for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

LED-control panel

(N3000-A series with touchscreen → p. 91)

5 5a 5c 5b 5c 5d 5e 5f 5g THETFORD

Main parts

1 Refrigerator door • 2 Freezer door • 3 Door lock • 4 Security lock (dependent on model) • 5 Control panel LED • 5a On/off switch • 5b Confirmation button • 5c Arrow buttons • 5d Symbols sources • 5e Cooling level indicators • 5f Symbol 'anti-condensation' (only for model B) • 5g Symbol 'batteries empty' (optional extra) • 6 Freezer compartment • 7 Ice cube tray • 8 Refrigerator compartment • 9 Cooling fins • 10 Storage shelves • 11 Vegetable bin • 12 Serial label • 13 Door bins • 14 Bottle retainer

1 Introduction

This Thetford refrigerator is specially developed for caravans or motorhomes. It meets high quality standards, is user-friendly and gives you all the convenience during holidays and short trips.

Before operating and using this refrigerator we advise you to read the manual completely. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

For the latest version of the manual please visit www.thetford-europe.com

Symbols used

Caution (possible risk of injury or product damage)

2 Use safely

For correct and safe use of this refrigerator, you need to observe several precautions and general recommendations. If these instructions have not been followed, warranty claims will not be accepted.

What to do if you smell gas. Directly close the valve of the gas bottle, extinguish any naked flames, do not switch on any electrical devices or lighting, open the windows and leave the room. Then contact the Customer Service Department in your country or holiday location.

What to do if you smell a pungent odour from the cooling system: Switch off the refrigerator, extinguish any naked flames, provide sufficient ventilation through vents, windows and doors. Then contact the Customer Service Department in your country or holiday location.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Maintenance

• Make sure that installation, electrical connection, maintenance and periodical inspection of the gas system will be done by a qualified technical person, according to Thetford's instructions (www.thetford-europe.com) and local safety rules;

• Never open or damage the cooling system at the back of your refrigerator. The cooling system is pressurised and contains substances that can be harmful to your health;
• Never attempt to repair parts of the gas system, the gas flue or electrical components by yourself. The repairs may only be done by a qualified technician. Please contact the Customer Service Department for further support and addresses;
• Before carrying out any kind of maintenance or cleaning on your refrigerator switch off your refrigerator;
• Never expose the refrigerator to rain.

Use of gas

• The refrigerator only runs on liquid gas (propane, butane or a mixture of these boths). It does not run on natural gas or coal gas;
• Only use gas which is mentioned on the serial label inside the refrigerator;
• It is recommended to use an additional filter when operating on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG);
• Make sure the type and position of the gas bottle meets the latest technical regulations;
• Change the gas bottle in open air and out of reach of any possible source of ignition;
• Never obstruct the ventilation openings in the gas bottle storage location;
• Keep flammable material away from the refrigerator;
• Do not use gas to power your refrigerator in the vicinity of petrol stations.

Food

• Respect the expiry date printed on the packaging of food;
• Defrosting, cleaning or maintenance of the refrigerator can shorten the preservability of food.

3 Switch on refrigerator

To switch on the refrigerator, push the on/off switch and hold it for 1 second, as illustrated. A light in the on/off switch will turn green.

After 10 seconds the settings will dim.

The green light indicates the refrigerator is still in function.

To check the settings push the on/off switch. The last selected settings will light up.

To secure optimal performance, level your vehicle before operating the refrigerator.

For optimal performance, switch on the refrigerator 8 hours before placing food.

We advise to clean the inside of the refrigerator properly, before using your

refrigerator.

4 Selecting source

After switching on the refrigerator, push the confirmation button and hold it for 2 seconds. The symbols for the sources light up and start to blink

Choose the desired source by pushing the arrow buttons.

Confirm your choice with the confirmation button.

Sources

230V The refrigerator is powered from the mains.

12V The refrigerator is powered from the battery of your vehicle.

Gas the gas connection of a gas bottle.

Always use the gas connection or mains voltage to start up and cool. Operating on 12V is only effective while the engine of the vehicle is running.

The performance of the refrigerator, when operating on 12V, is dependent on the thickness and length of the wiring and the overall installation of the vehicle.

When selecting gas, the flame should be ignited within 30 seconds. If the system fails, restart the refrigerator and select the gas source again.

From about 1000 m above sea level problems of a physical nature can occur when lighting the gas. This does not mean that the refrigerator is not working properly.

Stand-alone model (if applicable)

The refrigerator is only functional, when the control panel is powered.

A stand-alone model (installed by your dealer) is operational using AA batteries in the event of no mains or battery.

Therefore open the small cover underneath the control panel, as illustrated. Insert 6 new 1.5V AA/LRG batteries, according the illustration in the cover.

5 Selecting cooling level

After switching on the refrigerator, push the confirmation button and hold it for 2 seconds.

The symbols for the sources start to blink. Push the confirmation button again.

The cooling level indicators start to blink. Use the arrow button to choose the desired cooling level.

Confirm your choice with the confirmation button.

Lowest

cooling leve

Highest cooling

Your refrigerator meets the climate class SN requirements according to EN ISO 15502:2005 at an ambient temperature 10°C to 32°C.

We advise to set the refrigerator on cooling

level 3, with an ambient temperature between 15°C and 25°C. A higher temperature needs a higher cooling level, a lower temperature a lower level.

To improve the cooling performance of your

refrigerator in high temperatures, The advises to install the Ventilator Kit. It helps to detract the warm air quicker to the vents. The Ventilator Kit is suitable for all Thetford refrigerators.

6 Control of optional extras

Batteries empty

present with the stand-alone models,

installed by your dealer.

When your refrigerator is provided with the stand-alone option, it will run on 1.5V AA/LRS batteries for approximately 7 days in combination with gas supply.

When the red symbol 'batteries empty' blinks, you must replace the batteries within 24 hours. Remove all batteries out of the small cover underneath the control panel and replace 6 new batteries. If you are not going to use this function for more than two weeks, remove all batteries.

Only use new 1.5V AA/LR6 batteries. Do not

use rechargeable batteries for this function of the refrigerator.

If you don't have enough batteries or want to

use your refrigerator for a very short period it is also possible to only use 3 batteries in a row. Your refrigerator will run for approximately half a week now.

Anti-condensation

present on refrigerator model B

To prevent the control panel from condensation, the anti-condensation function is automatically switched on. Only switch off this function when little energy is present.

Push both arrow buttons together at once and hold them for 2 seconds, as illustrated. The symbol 'anti-condensation off' will

light up on the control panel. To switch on the function again, push both arrow buttons for 2 seconds once more.

When your refrigerator runs on AA batteries, anti-condensation is switched off automatically.

7 Use of refrigerator compartment

You can organise your refrigerator as desired by moving the storage shelves and door bins in height.

Make sure the door can still be closed after

reorganising shelves and bins.

Moving storage shelves

Turn the plastic clamp on the right side of the storage shelf upwards, as illustrated. Lift the right side a bit, and move the storage shelf to the desired position. First place the left side of the storage shelf in

the refrigerator wall, then the right side in the corresponding groove. Turn the plastic clamp downwards. Your storage shelf is secured again.

Moving door bins

Push a door bin out of the locking with both hands, as illustrated. Place this door bin back in the desired position and push it back on the locking. The door bin is secured again.

Organising food

After a minimum of 8 hours of cooling, the food can be placed in the refrigerator. Do not completely cover the cooling fins with food, to preserve an optimal performance of the refrigerator. Make sure air can still circulate around the fins.

To prevent your refrigerator from ice-formation, always cover liquid products, let warm products cool down before placing them in the refrigerator and don't open the door any longer than necessary.

To reduce the cooling time, store only pre-cooled food in the refrigerator.

To prevent the food from drying out or your refrigerator from odours, store food rately in closed boxes.

8 Use of freezer compartment

You can use the freezer compartment to keep food frozen or to make ice cubes with the included Thetford ice cube tray.

Never keep carbonated liquids in the freezer compartment.

If the refrigerator has to perform for a longer period in internal vehicle temperature below a constant regulation of temperature in the other compartment can't be guaranteed. The creature can increase and the food may sit in the freezer compartment.

Making Ice-cubes

Fill 2/3 of the ice-cube tray with water and put the tray in the freezer compartment. Make sure you only use drinking water.

Never eat ice-cubes or popsicles directly out of the freezer compartment. This can cause

To speed up the process, make ice-cubes at night, when the refrigerator has more city. Place the ice-cube tray in an empty or on the bottom and the back.

9 While driving

Make sure all products in your refrigerator can't move while driving. Secure the bottles in the door with the bottle retainer and secure all food on the storage shelves.

In Europe it is only allowed to run your refrigerator on gas while driving, if a gas item with break protection is installed and local situations are respected.

Because of varying outside conditions during driving, good performance on gas be guaranteed. Therefore Thetford does not to run your refrigerator on gas while driving.

Door lock

When you close and press the door of the refrigerator, the door locks automatically. While driving this door lock also secures the door.

Some models have an extra security lock on the bottom of the refrigerator. To be sure the door will not open while driving, push the black security lock over the pin on the door.

Never let children play or hide in the refrigerator. Children can be trapped and bly suffocate.

10 Winter use

When you are going to use the refrigerator with an outside temperature below 10°C, install a suitable winter cover, as illustrated.

This cover will protect your refrigerator against too cold air and makes sure the refrigerator will still perform optimally.

Make sure you remove the winter cover again once the temperature is above 10°C.

11 Cleaning

It is important to regularly clean the refrigerator for optimal performance. Clean the inside with a soft cloth and a mild household cleaner. Use a wet, soft cloth for the outside of the refrigerator. Make sure the vents on the outside of the vehicle are always dust-tight.

Never clean your refrigerator with soap or aggressive, caustic or soda-based ing agents.

The loose parts of the refrigerator are not suitable for the dishwasher.

Water through the vents may damage your refrigerator. Therefore install winter covers e washing your vehicle.

12 Switch off refrigerator

Before defrosting the refrigerator or storing your vehicle, switch off the refrigerator. Push the on/off switch, as illustrated,

and hold it for 2 seconds to switch off the refrigerator. All lights will go out.

13 Defrosting

A layer of ice on the cooling fins will decrease the cooling capacity and durability of your refrigerator. Therefore your refrigerator is provided with an automatic defrost system, which prevents ice formation.

Despite this system, it is also possible to manually defrost your refrigerator on occasion. Remove all food, wrap it tightly in newspaper and put it in a cold place or in an insulated bag. Then open the doors. Put dry towels in the refrigerator to catch the remaining water. When the refrigerator is defrosted, thoroughly dry the inside.

Do not speed up the defrosting process by removing the ice layer with force or sharps or by using a hairdryer.

14 Storage

If you do not expect to use your refrigerator for a longer period, it is important to thoroughly empty, defrost and clean the complete refrigerator. Then install the winter cover over the vents, to protect your refrigerator during storage.

To prevent odours and mould in the refrigerator, keep all doors open during storage.

Rotate the hook at door lock 45 degrees and lock it in place by using the strike plate, as illustrated.

Make sure the gas taps of the gas bottle are closed during storage.

Water through the vents may damage your refrigerator. Therefore install winter covers e washing your vehicle.

15 Disposal

Your refrigerator has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. The cooling system contains ammonia as the coolant and ozone friendly cyclopentane as the blowing agent in the foam. The refrigerators are free of any CFCs / HCFCs and HFCs.

When your refrigerator has reached its end of life, dispose the product according to the local rules. Do not dispose the refrigerator with normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health.

16 Questions?

If you require further information or have any questions about your refrigerator, please visit our website www.thetford-europe.com. If you still have questions, contact the Customer Service Department in your country or your holiday location (see the addresses on the back).

For correct and efficient support, please ensure all relevant product type information is available [see page 179].

Troubleshooting

Some problems are indicated through blinking lights on your control panel. First read the instructions below. If this will not solve the problem, contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

The refrigerator does not work on 230V

check if the mains is available • try to run the refrigerator on another power source

The refrigerator does not work on 12V

check if the 12V fuse in the fuse box of your motor home or car is still operational • make sure the engine is running • try to run the refrigerator on another power source

The refrigerator does not work on gas

check if the gas bottle is not empty • check if the valve of the gas bottle and all shut-off valves are open • switch the refrigerator off and on again • try to run the refrigerator on another power source.

FAQ

What can I do, when the refrigerator does not start? Check if you switched on the refrigerator according to the instructions, if the vehicle stands level or if there is an available energy source to start the refrigerator with. If none of this is the case, please contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently, what can I do? Check if the vents aren't covered or blocked from the outside, if the refrigerator stands level, if the highest cooling level of the refrigerator is selected, if the door of the refrigerator still closes properly or if there is not too much ice on the cooling fins. If none of this is the case, please contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

All lights on the control panel are blinking, what should I do? Please contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

I just replaced the batteries, but the 'batteries empty' symbol is already blinking. What is wrong? Check if you have used only new 1.5V AA/LR6 batteries. Rechargeable batteries do not work for this function.

No winter cover is supplied with my refrigerator, is this correct? The winter cover is an accessory for your refrigerator, which you can purchase at your dealer.

Spare parts

Original Thetford spare parts are available through your own dealer or an authorised Thetford Service Centre.

17 Warranty

Thetford BV offers the end users of its products a three-year guarantee. In the case of malfunction within the warranty period, Thetford will replace or repair the product at its discretion. In this case, the costs of replacement, labour costs for the replacement of defective components and/or the costs of the parts themselves will be paid by Thetford.

1. To make a claim under this guarantee, the user must take the product to his dealer or an authorised Thetford Service Centre (www.thetford-europe.com). The claim will be assessed there.

2. Components replaced during repair under guarantee become the property of Thetford.

3. This warranty does not prejudice current consumer protection laws.

4. This warranty is not valid in the case of products that are for, or are used for, commercial purposes.

5. Guarantee claims falling into one of the following categories will not be accepted: • the product has been improperly used, or the instructions in the manual have not been followed; • the product has not been installed in accordance with the instructions; • alterations have been made to the product; • the product has been repaired by an unauthorised Thetford Service Centre; • the product code or serial ID has been changed; • the product has been damaged by circumstances outside the normal use of the product.

6. The guaranteed is only valid for Thetford refrigerators that are built in in a caravan of motorhome.

Thetford is not liable for any loss and/or damage caused directly or indirectly by use of the refrigerator.

That find is not responsible for printing errors and deserves the right to make changes to product specifications without notice.

FR • MODE D'EMPLOI

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Panel de control LED

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered components for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

LED-Bedienfeld

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered components for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

LED-bedieningspaneel

Sequence of four-step hand-drawn interface buttons with Chinese labels, showing finger movement and playback controls

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered components for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

IT

installati in roulotte o in camper.

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Painel de controlo LED

(Série N3000-A com ecrã táctil → p. 149)

5 5a 5c 5b 5c 5d 5e 5f 5g THETFORD

Peças principais

Mover as prateleiras de armazenamento

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered components for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

LED-kontrollpanel

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered components for identification and assembly reference.

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered components for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

LED-nadzorno ploščo

(Serija N3000-A z zaslonom na dotik → p. 170)

5 5a 5c 5b 5c 5d 5e 5f 5g THETFORD

Glavni sestavni deli

N3000-A series with touchscreen

model A

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

model B

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Control panel with touchscreen
(N3000-E series with LED-control panel → p. 4)

5 5a 5c 5d 5e 5f 5b THETFORD

Main parts

1 Refrigerator door • 2 Freezer door • 3 Door lock • 4 Security lock (dependent on model) • 5 Control panel with LCD touchscreen • 5a On/off switch • 5b Touchscreen • 5c Symbols sources • 5d Cooling level indicators • 5e Symbol 'anti-condensation' (only for model B) • 5f Error code • 6 Freezer compartment • 7 Ice cube tray • 8 Refrigerator compartment • 9 Cooling fins • 10 Storage shelves • 11 Vegetable bin • 12 Serial label • 13 Door bins • 14 Bottle retainer

1 Introduction

This Thetford refrigerator is specially developed for caravans or campers. It meets high quality standards, is user-friendly and gives you all the convenience during holidays and short trips.

Before operating and using this refrigerator we advise you to read the manual completely. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

For the latest version of the manual please visit www.thetford-europe.com

Symbols used

Tip

Caution (possible risk of injury or product damage)

2 Use safely

For correct and safe use of this refrigerator, you need to observe several precautions and general recommendations. If these instructions have not been followed, warranty claims will not be accepted.

What to do if you smell gas: Directly close the valve of the gas bottle, extinguish any naked flames, do not switch on any electrical devices or lighting, open the windows and leave the room. Then contact the Customer Service Department in your country or holiday location.

What to do if you smell a pungent odour from the cooling system: Switch off the refrigerator, extinguish any naked flames, provide sufficient ventilation through vents, windows and doors. Then contact the Customer Service Department in your country or holiday location.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Maintenance

• Make sure that installation, electrical connection, maintenance and periodical inspection of the gas system will be done by a qualified technical person, according to Thetford's instructions [www.thetford-europe.com] and local safety rules;

• Never open or damage the cooling system at the back of your refrigerator. The cooling system is pressurised and contains substances that can be harmful to your health;
• Never attempt to repair parts of the gas system, the gas flue or electrical components by yourself. The repairs may only be done by a qualified technician. Please contact the Customer Service Department for further support and addresses;
  ■ Before carrying out any kind of maintenance or cleaning on your refrigerator switch off your refrigerator;
• Never expose the refrigerator to rain.

Use of gas

• The refrigerator only runs on liquid gas (propane, butane or a mixture of these boths). It does not run on natural gas or coal gas;
• Only use gas which is mentioned on the serial label inside the refrigerator;
• It is recommended to use an additional filter when operating on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG);
• Make sure the type and position of the gas bottle meets the latest technical regulations;
• Change the gas bottle in open air and out of reach of any possible source of ignition;
• Never obstruct the ventilation openings in the gas bottle storage location;
• Keep flammable material away from the refrigerator;
• Do not use gas to power your refrigerator in the vicinity of petrol stations.

Food

• Respect the expiry date printed on the packaging of food;
• Defrosting, cleaning or maintenance of the refrigerator can shorten the preservability of food.

3 Switch on refrigerator

To switch on the refrigerator, push the on/off switch and hold it for 1 second, as illustrated. A light in the on/off switch will turn green.

After 10 seconds the settings will dim.

The green light indicates the refrigerator is still in function.

To check the settings push the on/off switch. The last selected settings will light up.

To secure optimal performance, level your vehicle before operating the refrigerator.

For optimal performance, switch on the refrigerator 8 hours before placing food.

We advise to clean the inside of the refrigerator properly, before using your

refrigerator

4 Selecting source

After switching on the refrigerator, push the source button several times, as illustrated. Push until the desired source is selected.

Sources

A Auto

The refrigerator automatically select the best source available (in order: mains, battery, gas)

230V

The refrigerator is powered from the mains.

12V

The refrigerator is powered from the battery of your vehicle.

Gas

The refrigerator is powered from the gas connection of a gas bottle.

Always use the gas connection or mains voltage to start up and cool. Operating on 12V is only effective while the engine of the vehicle is running.

If the 'auto' function on the refrigerator is selected, but no source is available, a light in the on/off switch blinks red.

The performance of the refrigerator, when operating on 12V, is dependent on the thickness and length of the wiring and the overall installation of the vehicle.

When selecting gas, the flame should be ignited within 30 seconds. If the system fails, restart the refrigerator and select the gas source again.

From about 1000 m above sea level problems of a physical nature can occur when lighting the gas. This does not mean that the refrigerator is not working properly.

5 Selecting cooling level

After switching on the refrigerator, push the cooling level button several times, as illustrated. Push until the desired level is selected.

Lowest

cooling level

Highest cooling level

Your refrigerator meets the climate class SN requirements according to EN ISO 15502:2005 at an ambient temperature 10°C to 32°C.

We advise to set the refrigerator on cooling level 3, with an ambient temperature between 15°C and 25°C. A higher temperature needs a higher cooling level, a lower temperature a lower level.
To improve the cooling performance of your refrigerator in high temperatures, Thetford advises to install the Ventilator Kit. It helps to detract the warm air quicker to the vents. The Ventilator Kit is suitable for all Thetford refrigerators.

6 Control of optional extras

Anti condensation

present on refrigerator model B

To prevent the control panel from condensation, the anti-condensation function is automatically switched on (no symbol visible). Only switch off this function when little energy is present.

Push on the anti-condensation button. The symbol on the control panel will light up.

7 Use of refrigerator compartment

You can organise your refrigerator as desired by moving the storage shelves and door bins in height.

Make sure the door can still be closed after reorganising shelves and bins.

Moving storage shelves

Turn the plastic clamp on the right side of the storage shelf upwards, as illustrated. Lift the right side a bit, and move the storage shelf to the desired position.

First place the left side of

the storage shelf in the refrigerator wall, then the right side in the corresponding groove. Turn the plastic clamp downwards. Your storage shelf is secured again.

Moving door bins

Push a door bin out of the locking with both hands, as illustrated. Place this door bin back in the desired position and push it back on the locking. The door bin is secured again.

Organising food

After a minimum of 8 hours of cooling, the food can be placed in the refrigerator. Do not completely cover the cooling fins with food, to preserve an optimal performance of the refrigerator. Make sure air can still circulate around the fins.

To prevent your refrigerator from ice-formation, always cover liquid products, let warm products cool down before placing them in the refrigerator and don't open the door any longer than necessary.

To reduce the cooling time, store only pre-cooled food in the refrigerator.

To prevent the food from drying out or your refrigerator from odours, store food separately in closed boxes.

8 Use of freezer compartment

You can use the freezer compartment to keep food frozen or to make ice cubes with the included Thetford ice cube tray.

Never keep carbonated liquids in the freezer compartment.

If the refrigerator has to perform for a longer period in internal vehicle temperature below 10°C, a constant regulation of temperature in the freezer compartment can't be guaranteed. The temperature can increase and the food may defrost in the freezer compartment.

Making ice-cubes

Fill 2/3 of the ice-cube tray with water and put the tray in the freezer compartment. Make sure you only use drinking water.

Never eat ice cubes or popsicles directly out of the freezer compartment. This can cause burns.

To speed up the process, make ice-cubes at night, when the refrigerator has more capacity. Place the ice-cube tray in an empty freezer on the bottom and the back.

9 While driving

Make sure all products in your refrigerator can't move while driving. Secure the bottles in the door with the bottle retainer and secure all food on the storage shelves.

In Europe it is only allowed to run your refrigerator on gas while driving, if a gas system with break protection is installed and local regulations are respected.

Because of varying outside conditions during driving, good performance on gas can't be guaranteed. Therefore Thetford does not advise to run your refrigerator on gas while driving.

Door lock

When you close and press the door of the refrigerator, the door locks automatically. While driving this door lock also secures the door.

Some models have an extra security lock on the bottom of the refrigerator. To be sure the door will not open while driving, push the black security lock over the pin on the door.

Never let children play or hide in the refrigerator. Children can be trapped and possibly suffocate.

10 Winter use

When you are going to use the refrigerator with an outside temperature below 10°C, install a suitable winter cover, as illustrated.

This cover will protect your refrigerator against too cold air and makes sure the refrigerator will still perform optimally.

Make sure you remove the winter cover again once the temperature is above 10°C.

11 Cleaning

It is important to regularly clean the refrigerator for optimal performance. Clean the inside with a soft cloth and a mild household cleaner. Use a wet, soft cloth for the outside of the refrigerator. Make sure the vents on the outside of the vehicle are always dust-tight.

Never clean your refrigerator with soap or agressive, caustic or soda-based cleaning agents.

The loose parts of the refrigerator are not suitable for the dishwasher.

Water through the vents may damage your refrigerator. Therefore install winter covers before washing your vehicle.

12 Switch off refrigerator

Before defrosting the refrigerator or storing your vehicle, switch off the refrigerator. Push the on/off switch, as illustrated,

and hold it for 2 seconds to switch off the refrigerator. All lights will go out.

13 Defrosting

A layer of ice on the cooling fins will decrease the cooling capacity and durability of your refrigerator. Therefore your refrigerator is provided with an automatic defrost system, which prevents ice formation.

Despite this system, it is also possible to manually defrost your refrigerator on occasion. Remove all food, wrap it tightly in newspaper and put it in a cold place or in an insulated bag. Then open the doors. Put dry towels in the refrigerator to catch the remaining water. When the refrigerator is defrosted, thoroughly dry the inside.

Do not speed up the defrosting process by removing the ice layer with force or sharp objects or by using a hairdryer.

14 Storage

If you do not expect to use your refrigerator for a longer period, it is important to thoroughly empty, defrost and clean the complete refrigerator. Then install the winter cover over the vents, to protect your refrigerator during storage.

To prevent odours and mould in the refrigerator, keep all doors open during storage.

Rotate the hook at door lock 45 degrees and lock it in place by using the strike plate, as illustrated.

Make sure the gas taps of the gas bottle are closed during storage.

Water through the vents may damage your refrigerator. Therefore install winter covers before washing your vehicle.

15 Disposal

Your refrigerator has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. The cooling system contains ammonia as the coolant and ozone friendly cyclopentane as the blowing agent in the foam. The refrigerators are free of any CFCs / HCFCs and HFCs.

When your refrigerator has reached its end of life, dispose the product according to the local rules. Do not dispose the refrigerator with normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health.

16 Questions?

If you require further information or have any questions about your refrigerator, please visit our website www.thetford-europe.com. If you still have questions, contact the Customer Service Department in your country or your holiday location [see the addresses on the back].

For correct and efficient support, please ensure all relevant product type information is available (see page 179).

Troubleshooting

In case of a problem an error code on the control panel can light up. When error codes 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 or 13 are visible, directly contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

For underneath error codes, first read the according instructions. If this will not solve the problem, contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

3 The refrigerator does not work on gas: check if the gas bottle is not empty • check if the valve of the gas bottle and all shut-off valves are open • switch the refrigerator off and on again • try to run the refrigerator on another power source

6 The refrigerator does not work on 12V: make sure the engine is running • try to run the refrigerator on another power source

The refrigerator does not work on 12V; make sure the engine is running • try to run the refrigerator on another power source

The refrigerator does not work on 230V; check if the mains is available • try to run the refrigerator on another power source
II The refrigerator does not work in AUTO mode: check if the sources are connected • try to run the refrigerator manually on a power source
All symbols on the control panel light up: wait a few seconds until the refrigerator starts normal.

FAQ

What can I do, when the refrigerator does not start? Check if you switched on the refrigerator according to the instructions, if the vehicle stands level or if there is an available energy source to start the refrigerator with. If none of this is the case, please contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently, what can I do? Check if the vents aren't covered or blocked from the outside, if the refrigerator stands level, if the highest cooling level of the refrigerator is selected, if the door of the refrigerator still closes properly or if there is not too much ice on the cooling fins. If none of this is the case, please contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

All lights on the control panel are blinking, what should I do? Please contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.

No winter cover is supplied with my refrigerator, is this correct? The winter cover is an accessory for your refrigerator, which you can purchase at your dealer.

Spare parts

Original Thetford spare parts are available through your own dealer or an authorised Thetford Service Centre.

17 Warranty

Thetford BV offers the end users of its products a three-year guarantee. In the case of malfunction within the warranty period, Thetford will replace or repair the product at its discretion. In this case, the costs of replacement, labour costs for the replacement of defective components and/or the costs of the parts themselves will be paid by Thetford.

1. To make a claim under this guarantee, the user must take the product to his dealer or an authorised Thetford Service Centre [www.thetford-europe.com]. The claim will be assessed there.
2. Components replaced during repair under guarantee become the property of Thetford.
3. This warranty does not prejudice current consumer protection laws.
4. This warranty is not valid in the case of products that are for, or are used for, commercial purposes.
5. Guarantee claims falling into one of the following categories will not be accepted: • the product has been improperly used, or the instructions in the manual have not been followed; • the product has not been installed in accordance with the instructions; • alterations have been made to the product; • the product has been repaired by an unauthorised Thetford Service Centre; • the product code or serial ID has been changed; • the product has been damaged by circumstances outside the normal use of the product.
6. The guarantee is only valid for Thetford refrigerators that are built in in a caravan of motorhome.
   Thetford is not liable for any loss and/or damage caused directly or indirectly by use of the refrigerator.

FR • MODE D'EMPLOI

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Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered components for identification

modelo B

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered components for identification

Modell B

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

IT

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered components for identification

modelo B

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Painel de controlo com ecrã táctil

(Série N3000-E com painel de controlo LED → p. 63)

5 5a 5c 5d 5e 5f THETFORD

PT

Peças principais

Mover as prateleiras de armazenamento

Mover as caixas de porta

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modell B

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Kontrollpanel med trykkskjerm
(N3000-E serien med LED-kontrollpanel → p. 70)

5b 5a 5c 5d 5e 5f THETFORD

Hoveddeler

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

malli B

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered parts for identification

Nadzorna plošča z zaslonom na dotik
(Serija N3000-E z LED-nadzorno ploščo → p. 84)

5 5b 5a 5c 5d 5e 5f THETFORD

Glavni sestavni deli

1 Vrata hladilnika - 2 Vrata zamzovalnika - 3 Zaklep vrat - 4 Varnostna klijučavnica (odvisno od modela) - 5 Kontrolna plošća z LCD-zaslonom na dotik - 5a Stikalo za vkl./izkl. - 5b Zaslon na dotik - 5c Simbilo virov napajanja - 5d Indikatorji stopnje hlajenja - 5e Simbol «antikondenzacijak» (samo za model B) - 5f Koda napake - 6 Zamržovalni prostor - 7 Pladenj za izdelovanje ledenih kock - 8 Hladilni prostor - 9 Hladilna rebra - 10 Police - 11 Posoda za zelenjavo - 12 Serijska plošća - 13 Vratne posodice - 14 Držalo za steklenice

1 Uvod

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EUROPEAN

HEADQUARTER

Thetford B.V.

Nijverheidsweg 29

Postbus 169

4870 AD Etten-Leur

Nederland

T+31(0)76 5042200

F [phone]

E [e-mail]

UNITED KINGDOM

Thetford Ltd.

Unit 6

Brookfields Way

Manvers

Rotherham

S63 5DL, England

T+44(0)844 997 1960

F [phone]

E [e-mail]

GERMANY

Thetford GmbH

Schallbruch 14

42781 Haan

Deutschland

T+49(0)212994250

F+49(0)2129942525

E: [e-mail]

FRANCE

Thetford S.A.R.L.

Representative Office

Scandinavia

Hönekullavägen 13

43544 Mölnlycke

Sverige

T+46(0)313363580

F+46(0)31448570

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AUSTRALIA

Thetford Australia Pty. Ltd.

41 Lara Way

Campbellfield VIC 3061

Australia

T+61(0)393580700

F+61(0)393577060

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