Thetford de-0041 Mode D'Emploi
Installation and Owner’s Manual 5
Controls:
Power switch / Thermostat .................................................. 1
Power indicator .................................................................... 2
Power indicator .................................................................... 2
The power switch / thermostat [1] controls operation of the
refrigerator (See Art01663). When the power switch / thermostat
is in the “OFF” position, no voltage is supplied to the cooling
system.
refrigerator (See Art01663). When the power switch / thermostat
is in the “OFF” position, no voltage is supplied to the cooling
system.
The green power indicator [2] illuminates when the power
switch / thermostat is in any position except the “OFF” position
and the cooling system is energized.
switch / thermostat is in any position except the “OFF” position
and the cooling system is energized.
Door latch for travel:
During travel, the door latch prevents the door from opening.
There are no chains, slides, or any devices that you must
engage.
There are no chains, slides, or any devices that you must
engage.
Interior light:
The DE / EV0041 interior light is located on the left wall of the
fresh food compartment. The DE / EV0061 interior light is
located behind the divider that seperates the freezer compart-
ment from the fresh food compartment.
fresh food compartment. The DE / EV0061 interior light is
located behind the divider that seperates the freezer compart-
ment from the fresh food compartment.
The interior light comes on when the refrigerator is ON and the
door is open. To replace the bulb:
door is open. To replace the bulb:
1. Use tape to hold the light switch down, which removes
power from the light circuit.
2. Remove the cover [1] by pulling it toward the front of the
refrigerator (See Art00988).
3. Remove the light bulb [2] from the holder [3].
NOTE: Use only a GE#214-2 bulb as the replacement bulb.
This bulb is available at most retail automotive parts
centers.
centers.
4. Install the replacement bulb.
5. Install the cover.
6. Remove the tape from the light switch.
Operation
DC Operation Guidelines
:
CAUTION:
Do not operate the refrigerator on battery
power only. Operation of the refrigerator directly from the
battery will rapidly discharge the battery. Correctly supply
DC power to the refrigerator.
battery will rapidly discharge the battery. Correctly supply
DC power to the refrigerator.
The refrigerator gets DC power from the vehicle battery system.
The battery system also supplies power to any other DC
appliances or accessories of the vehicle.
The battery system also supplies power to any other DC
appliances or accessories of the vehicle.
A dual battery system provides the best power usage. This
system uses two batteries. One battery supplies DC power
only to the vehicle engine and its accessories. The second
battery supplies DC power only to the DC appliances of the
vehicle. An alternator, powered by the vehicle engine, charges
both of the batteries.
system uses two batteries. One battery supplies DC power
only to the vehicle engine and its accessories. The second
battery supplies DC power only to the DC appliances of the
vehicle. An alternator, powered by the vehicle engine, charges
both of the batteries.
Refrigerator Care Checklist
Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you
do these simple checks every three to six months:
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“.
The power switch / thermostat also controls the temperature of
the refrigerator. Number 5 is the coldest temperature setting.
When you start up the refrigerator, turn the thermostat to the 5
position. Allow the refrigerator to cool down for eight hours and
then turn the thermostat to the temperature setting that you
wish.
the refrigerator. Number 5 is the coldest temperature setting.
When you start up the refrigerator, turn the thermostat to the 5
position. Allow the refrigerator to cool down for eight hours and
then turn the thermostat to the temperature setting that you
wish.
The refrigerator operates on either AC and DC voltage. If both
power sources are connected to the refrigerator, it operates on
AC voltage. If AC power becomes unavailable, such as when
you disconnect shoreline power, the refrigerator operates on
DC power.
power sources are connected to the refrigerator, it operates on
AC voltage. If AC power becomes unavailable, such as when
you disconnect shoreline power, the refrigerator operates on
DC power.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the refrigerator when the
ambient temperature is higher than 110° F. Operation of
the refrigerator when the ambient temperature is higher
than 110° F will start the over heating shut-off device on
models DE0041T and DE0061T only. See the “Overheat-
ing shut-off device” section.
the refrigerator when the ambient temperature is higher
than 110° F will start the over heating shut-off device on
models DE0041T and DE0061T only. See the “Overheat-
ing shut-off device” section.
Operation of other models when the ambient tempera-
ture is higher than 110° F. can cause poor cooling
performance and permanent damage to the compressor.
ture is higher than 110° F. can cause poor cooling
performance and permanent damage to the compressor.