Electrical Operation; Switching Off The Refrigerator; Switching On The Refrigerator - Thetford NORCOLD Serie Manual De Instrucciones

A = Energy source selector switch
B = Electric thermostat
C = Gas control button
D = Flame meter
E = Manual ignition (piezoelectric ignition)
Electric ignition (N80E, N90E, N100E, N110E, N112E and N145E):
ILLUSTRATION 4
A = Energy source selector switch
B = Electric thermostat
C = Gas control button
D = Flame meter
A. The refrigerator can be powered by the mains (230V), direct current (12V) or
liquid gas. Select the energy source that you want by means of the energy
source selector switch (A). The switch has four settings:
- direct current (DC)
- mains supply
- gas
- switched off
B. The thermostat controls the refrigerator temperature when the refrigerator is
powered from the mains (230V). The refrigeration level is indicated by the dots
(the bigger the dot, the colder the setting).
C. The gas control button controls the refrigerator temperature when the
refrigerator is powered by gas. The refrigeration level is indicated by the dots
(the bigger the dot, the colder the setting).
D. The flame meter shows whether the flame is burning. The flame is burning when
the meter comes into the green area.
E. Pressing the manual (piezoelectric) starter produces a spark that ignites the
flame in the burner.

4.1.1 Electrical operation

The refrigerator can be powered by electricity in two ways:
- DC (12V): Set the energy source selector switch (A) to
the refrigerator will now be powered by the battery of your car or camper.
Important! - Always use the gas connection or mains voltage to start up the
refrigerator for the first time and to cool it. Powering from the battery of your
vehicle is suitable only for maintaining the temperature of the refrigerator and its
contents once it has been refrigerated.
- When powered by a vehicle battery the refrigerator works without temperature
control (i.e. constant operation).
- Mains voltage (230 V): set the power selector switch (A) to
- Set the temperature by means of the thermostat, rotary switch (B). (The bigger
the dot, the colder the setting).
4.1.2 Powering with gas
Warning! - Flammable material must be kept away from the refrigerator.
- For selection of gas type, see the information plate inside your refrigerator.
- For the pressure regulator model, see the information plate inside your
refrigerator and the table at the end of this booklet.
- The type of gas container and its location must be in compliance with the most
recent regulations. Ensure that the unit is installed in a location with good
ventilation and make sure that the ventilation openings in the gas container
storage location remain open.
- The changing of the gas container must be done outside in the open air and out
of reach of any possible sources of ignition.
- You are strongly advised not to use gas to power the refrigerator while you are
driving. If a road accident results in fire, there is a danger of explosion.
- You are strongly advised not to use gas to power the refrigerator in the vicinity
of petrol stations.
1 Open the valve of the gas bottle and the gas taps.
2 Set the gas control button to the highest level (the biggest dot).
3 Set the energy source selector switch (A) to
4 Ignite the gas flame:
Manual ignition (N80P, N90P, N100P, N110P, N112P):
- Press the gas control button, rotary switch (C), and keep it depressed.
- Press the button for manual ignition several times at intervals of between 1 and
2 seconds.
- Release the gas control button when the indicator of the flame meter enters the
green area. If it does not enter the green area, repeat the previous step.
Warning! Never keep the gas control button depressed for longer than 30
seconds. If a flame does not appear, wait at least five minutes before trying
again. If you fail to observe this rule, there may be an accumulation of gas
creating the risk of fire or explosion.
- Set the desired refrigeration level by means of the gas control button, rotary
switch (C). (The bigger the dot, the colder the setting)
Electrical ignition (N80E, N90E, N100E, N110E, N112E and N145):
- Press the gas control button, rotary switch (C), and keep it depressed.
- Ignition takes place automatically. You will hear a ticking noise. If ignition was
successful, the noise will stop and the flame meter will turn green. Release the
gas control button.
- If the flame goes out, ignition will be repeated automatically.
- Set the desired refrigeration level by means of the gas control button, rotary
switch (C). (The bigger the dot, the colder the setting)

4.2 Switching off the refrigerator

- Set the energy source selector switch (A) to;
- The refrigerator is now completely switched off.
- Use the door locking mechanism to lock the open door. This prevents unpleasant
odours and mould in the refrigerator.
Important! If you are not going to use the refrigerator for a prolonged period, close
the valve of the gas bottle and the gas taps.
5 SWITCHING ON THE REFRIGERATOR (N100A
AND N145A)
- It is recommendable to clean the inside of the refrigerator before you switch on
the refrigerator.
- Let the refrigerator refrigerate for at least eight hours before you place food in it
for the first time.
- The freezer compartment should be cold one hour after switching on the refrigerator.
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5.1 Smart Energy Selection (SES)
Models N100A and N145A are equipped with Smart Energy Selection (SES). When
you start up the refrigerator you should usually select the AUTO mode. The SES
system will then automatically select the best of the three available energy sources.
The system will apply the following priority:
- mains voltage (230 V)
- direct current (12 V)
- liquid gas
If an energy source becomes available that has a higher priority than the source the
refrigerator is currently using (e.g. if your vehicle engine is started), the system will
stop using the current energy source and switch to the energy source with the
higher priority.
If a fault occurs in one or more of the possible energy sources, the system will not
generate an error message while an alternative energy source is still available. The
SES system switches over automatically.
If none of the energy sources is available, the LED of the main switch will turn
from green to red and flash every second.
Models N100A and N145A additionally allow you to select the desired energy
source manually.

5.2 Switching on the refrigerator

Important! The first time you start the SES system the system will automatically
start up in the AUTO mode in the middle temperature setting. The memory of the
SES system saves every change made to the setting. Consequently, the SES system
will start up on each subsequent occasion in the last-selected setting.
ILLUSTRATION 5
A = Main switch (on/off)
B = Mode selection switch
C = Temperature selection switch
D = Display LED
1. Open the valve of the gas bottle.
2. Open the taps of the gas supply.
3. Press main switch (A). The LED alongside the main switch will turn green.
4. Use the mode selection switch to select the "Auto" function or one of the power
supplies that you want. The LEDs will show the option you have selected.
5. Set the desired refrigerating temperature by means of the temperature selection
switch (C). The LEDs will show the temperature setting you have selected.
A. Use the main switch to switch the refrigerator on and off. The LED alongside the
main switch will turn green. The display LEDs show the most recent settings.
After 10 seconds the display LEDs will go out. The LED of the main switch
remains green.
B. Press the mode selector switch and the display LEDs will show the setting for 10
seconds. Successively pressing the mode selector switch takes you through the
menu in the following sequence: AUTO, manual DC (12 V), manual mains voltage
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