Norcold DE-0041 Installation instructions

Installation and Owner’s Manual
For models DE / EV 0041 - 3.6 cubic foot, AC / DC electric refrigerators.
For models DE / EV 0061 - 7.0 cubic foot, AC / DC electric refrigerators.
NORCOLD, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248
Part No. 626669B (2-06)
English
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Special Requirements for Marine Installations:
These refrigerators are internally wired so that theAC and DC circuits are isolated from each other. If the
positive (+12/24 volts) input is grounded (by cuts in the wire insulation, incorrectly insulated components, etc.) a
voltage potential can be caused throughout the boat, which causes corrosion to form on any metal parts that are
exposedtowater.
This condition can be avoided by wiring the boat so that the AC and DC grounds are common and so the wiring
isprotectedperNNMACERTIFICATIONHANDBOOK(1987). Inspectall wiring to make sure that the insulation
is not damaged and use plastic wire clamps.
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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
Door latch for travel and storage ................................. 5
Interior light .................................................................. 5
Operation............................................................................. 5
Controls........................................................................ 5
DC Operation Guidelines ............................................ 5
Refrigerator Care Checklist ................................................ 5
Defrosting..................................................................... 5
Cleaning....................................................................... 6
Door Sealing ................................................................ 6
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 6
If refrigerator does not cool correctly in either AC
or DC mode ........................................................... 7
Overheating shut-off device (models DE0041T and
DE0061T)............................................................... 7
Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist ................................... 7
Wiring Pictorial .................................................................... 8
Replacement Parts ............................................................. 8
Installation Manual .................................................................... 8
Safety Awareness................................................................ 8
Safety Instructions ............................................................... 8
Assemble the Enclosure .................................................... 9
Ventilation Requirements ................................................... 9
Installation Options ............................................................. 9
Install the decorative door panel(s) ............................. 9
Reverse the door swing (DE / EV0041 models) ......... 9
Reverse the door swing (DE / EV0061 models) ........11
Connect the Drain Tube .................................................... 12
Install the Refrigerator....................................................... 12
Connect the Electrical Components................................. 13
Electrical current necessary ...................................... 13
Connect the 120 / 220 volts AC supply ...................... 13
Connect the 12 / 24 volts DC supply ......................... 13
NORCOLD - Dual Electric Two Year Limited
Warranty Policy
Owner’s Manual
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 the original date of purchase of the new
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, accident, fire, improper repair, tampering or abuse.
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 the original date of
purchase of the new equipment.
LIMITATION OF REMEDY
1. THERESPONSIBILITYOFNORCOLDUNDERTHISOR ANY
WARRANTYISLIMITEDTOTHEREPAIRORREPLACEMENT
(ATNORCOLD’SOPTION)OFTHEDEFECTIVEPART OR
ASSEMBLY.
2. INNOEVENTAND UNDER NOCIRCUMSTANCESSHALL
NORCOLDBERESPONSIBLEUNDERTHISLIMITEDWAR-
RANTYFORANYOTHERCHARGEWHATSOEVER,INCLUDING
BUTNOTLIMITEDTOCHARGESORCLAIMSFOR LABOR,
LOSTBUSINESS, LOST TIME,LOSTPROFITS,LOSS OFUSE,
ORANYKINDOFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAM-
AGES,HOWEVERDENOMINATEDORDESCRIBED. THE
REMEDYUNDERTHISWARRANTYISLIMITEDTOREPAIROR
REPLACEMENT.
3. SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONOFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,
SOTHEABOVEEXCLUSIONMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.
DISCLAIMEROFOTHER WARRANTIES
THISWARRANTYIS EXPRESSLYIN LIEUOFALLOTHER
WARRANTIES EITHEREXPRESSED ORIMPLIED. ALLOTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSEDORIMPLIED,INCLUDINGANY
WARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPAR-
TICULARPURPOSE,AREHEREBYDISCLAIMEDANDEX-
CLUDED.
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
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 the serial plate in the
refrigerator. The serial plate is located in the fresh food
compartment on the top right hand side. 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 800-543-
1219 (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 specifica-
tions 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 refrigera-
tor 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 does not communicate to
Norcold within 30 days.
- Labor, performed without need for parts replacements,
which the original consumer-purchaser does not commu-
nicate 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 replace-
ments 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.
Dual Electric Warranty Questions

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WARNING:
- The storage of flammable materials behind or around
the refrigerator creates a fire hazard. Do not use the
area behind the refrigerator to store anything, espe-
cially flammable materials (gasoline, cleaning
supplies, etc.)
- Do not remove the round ground prong from the
refrigerator AC power cord. Do not use a two prong
adapter or extension cord on the AC power cord.
- A circuit overload can result in an electrical fire if the
wires and/or fuses are not the correct size. Use only
the wire and fuse sizes as written in the “Installation
Manual”.
- 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 an
authorized Norcold 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
qualified service technician.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical
components or features.
- When you discard an appliance, remove all doors to
prevent accidental entrapment and suffocation.
Safety Instructions
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 identifies the danger of
the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal
words to fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.
WARNING: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or
much property damage.
CAUTION: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause small personal injury or much
property damage.
Safety Awareness - Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connec-
tions, or the refrigerator components. Many liquids are
electrically conductive and can cause a shock hazard,
electrical shorts, and in some cases fire.
CAUTION:
- 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.
About Your Refrigerator
Storage Volume:
This refrigerator is made to store fresh and frozen foods and for
making ice.
Total capacity DE / EV0041 3.6 cubic feet
Total capacity DE / EV0061 7.0 cubic feet
Food compartment:
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
Norcold 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 freezer
plates:
- 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.
Freezer compartment:
The freezer compartment is made to keep pre-frozen food
frozen and not to quick freeze food. Keep pre-frozen foods in the
freezer compartment.
NOTE: When making ice, put the ice cube tray directly on the
freezer surface. Do not put other items on the ice cube
tray while the water is freezing. The water freezes
more rapidly if the power switch / thermostat is at the
coldest temperature setting.

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Controls:
Power switch / Thermostat .................................................. 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
The interior light comes on when the refrigerator is ON and the
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.
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.
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.
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.
Refrigerator Care Checklist
Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you
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 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.
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.
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.

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- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of
weather, loading, or thermostat changes. If changes occur,
contact your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service
Center.
- Make sure the air flow in the lower intake vent, through the
refrigerator condenser and coils and out the upper exhaust
vent is not blocked or decreased.
- Make sure the area behind the refrigerator is clear. Do not
use the area behind the refrigerator for storage of anything,
especially combustible materials, especially gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Defrosting:
The freezer plates of the refrigerator operate at below freezing
temperature and will naturally form frost from humidity, which is
always present in the air. The humidity inside the refrigerator
increases:
- with higher outside temperature and humidity.
- with the storage of non-sealed fresh foods or warm foods.
- with the amount of time that the door(s) are open.
- with any air leakage into the refrigerator.
It is normal for frost to collect inside the refrigerator. Excess
frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator.
Defrost the refrigerator as necessary:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Turn the refrigerator OFF.
NOTE: Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside
the refrigerator, which falls onto the drip tray and
flows to the outside of the refrigerator through the
drain tube.
- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator to help remove
the excess water.
CAUTION: High temperatures can cause the inside
surfaces of the refrigerator to warp or melt. Do not use
pans of HOT water, a hair dryer, or any other high
temperature devices to defrost the refrigerator. Do not
use any hard or sharp objects to remove frost. Damage
to the interior of the refrigerator can occur.
- To increase the speed of defrosting, put pans of WARM
water in the refrigerator.
- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
- Start up the refrigerator.
- Allow the refrigerator to cool down.
- Return all food to the refrigerator.
Cleaning:
A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it.
Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to
avoid food odors:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or
scouring pads because they can damage the
interior of the refrigerator.
- Wash the interior with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid
dish detergent and warm water.
- Rinse with a solution of baking soda and clean water.
- Dry with a clean cloth.
- Put all food back into the refrigerator.
To remove and clean the drip tray:
- Make sure that the drip tray is empty of water.
- Pull the drain tube plug out from the inside of the drip tray
and out of the drain hose.
- Pull the drip tray down to remove from the slots in the
refrigerator cabinet.
- Clean the drip tray.
- Put the drain tube plug down into the drip tray and push the
drip tray back into the original position.
- Push the drain hose back onto the drain tube plug.
Door sealing:
If the door does not seal correctly, excess frost will collect inside
the refrigerator. Make sure the door seals correctly:
- Close the door on a piece of paper that is about the size of
a dollar bill (See Art00980).
- Gently pull the paper.
- You should feel a slight drag between the gasket and
the cabinet.
- Do this on all four sides of the door.
- If you do not feel a slight drag on the
paper, the door is not sealing correctly.
- Have your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service
Center correct the seal of the door

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Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist
Read and understand the following maintenance sections of
this manual.
NOTE: Norcold is not responsible for installation, adjustment,
alteration, service, or maintenance performed by
anyone other than a qualified RV dealer or an
authorized Norcold Service Center.
Have a qualified RV dealer or an authorized Norcold Service
Center do these annual safety and maintenance checks:
- Make sure the AC and DC voltages are correct (See the
“Electrical current necessary” section).
- The wire connections must be clean, tight and free of
corrosion. If any of these items are not correct:
- A voltage drop to the refrigerator will occur.
- The voltage drop will decrease the cooling perfor-
mance of the refrigerator.
CAUTION: Disconnect the positive (+) DC power supply
wire from the battery before you do a “fast charge” of the
battery. Failure to disconnect the positive (+) power
supply wire from the battery during a “fast charge” can
cause damage to the refrigerator or other 12 volt DC
appliances.
- Make sure the area at the rear of the refrigerator is free of
anything, especially combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Troubleshooting
If the refrigerator does not cool correctly in either AC
or DC mode:
- Make sure the power switch / thermostat is not in the OFF
position.
- Make sure the power switch / thermostat is at the tempera-
ture setting that you wish.
- Make sure that the power source(s) to the refrigerator is
serviceable.
- Make sure that the fuse or circuit breaker is intact (See
“Overcurrent protection system”)
- Make sure that the refrigerator is correctly installed and that
the built in vents are not blocked.
- Make sure that the ambient temperature is not unusually
high (more than 110° F. / 43° C.) (See “Overheating shut-off
device operation”).
- Make sure that the door is closed.
- If the weather is hot, make sure that the door is sealing
correctly.
- Make sure that the air circulation inside the refrigerator is
not decreased by foods or by shelves that are covered with
plastic, paper, etc.
- Make sure that hot foods were not placed in the fresh food
compartment of the refrigerator.
- Make sure that the freezer is defrosted.
After you make these checks, if the refrigerator does not
operate, contact your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service
Center.
Over heating shut-off device operation
(modelsDE0041TandDE0061T):
Operating the refrigerator in high ambient temperatures can over
heat the cooling unit and cause premature failure of the compres-
sor (See the label inside the refrigerator).
To protect the cooling unit from over heating, the refrigerator will
automatically shut-off when the vehicle air temperature is higher
than 110° F. If shut off occurs, an audible alarm tone (an intermit-
tent beeping) operates from the refrigerator.
To stop the audible alarm tone and restart the refrigerator, turn the
thermostat counterclockwise to the “OFF” position and then clock-
wise to the desired thermostat position.
The refrigerator will not restart until the air temperature is lower
than 110° F.
Over current protection system:
Your refrigerator has an over current protection system in the
electronic circuit to prevent damage to the inverter which may
occur due to a reverse polarity connection.
If the refrigerator does not operate and the green power light
does not come on, check the fuse, which is located in-line with
the DC connector, and the polarity of the DC power supply. If the
refrigerator still does not operate, another problem can exist in
the inverter. Have an authorized Norcold Service Center check
the refrigerator.

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Safety Instructions
Safety Awareness
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before
you install 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 identifies the danger of
the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal
words to fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.
WARNING: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or
much property damage.
CAUTION: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause small personal injury or much
property damage.
WARNING:
- For installations which need an electric outlet that is
energized by an external power source, the refrigerator
must be electrically grounded as written in local codes or
the National Electrical code, NFPA 70.
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, alteration, or mainte-
nance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury,
property damage, or both.
- Obey the instructions in the “Ventilation Requirements”
section of this manual.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical
components or features.
- Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, and
excessive heat.
- 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 fire.
CAUTION:
- The front and rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and
corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on
the refrigerator, use caution and wear cut resistant
gloves.
Installation Manual
Replacement Parts
You may purchase replacement parts through your dealer or an
authorized Norcold Service Center.
Wiring Pictorial
The parts of the wiring pictorial are (See Art01730):
1 .......................................................................Power supply
2 ...............................................................................DC input
3 ............................................................................... AC input
4 ...................................................Power switch / thermostat
5 ...............................................................Evaporator sensor
6 ........................................................................ Compressor
7 .......................................................................... DC 24V fan
8 ..........................................................................Interior light
9 ..................................................................... Door switch(s)
10 ...............................Divider heater (DE / EV0061 models)

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Assemble the Enclosure
- Make sure that the enclosure is the correct size:
- For DE / EV 0041 models - 30 7/8 inches high x 23 1/4
inches wide x 23 1/2 inches deep.
- For DE / EV 0061 models - 52 7/8 inches high x 23 1/4
inches wide x 23 3/4 inches deep.
- Make sure the floor is solid and level.
- The floor must be metal or a wood panel and extend
the full width and depth of the enclosure.
- The floor must be able to support the weight of the
refrigerator and its contents.
- Make sure there are no adjacent heat sources such as a
furnace vent, etc.
Ventilation Requirements
This refrigerator is made for a built-in installation. Correct
ventilation is necessary for the correct operation of the
refrigerator and to increase the life of the refrigerator cooling
system.
Ventilation allows the natural air flow that is necessary for good
refrigeration. Cooler air comes in through a lower intake vent,
goes around the refrigerator coils where it removes the excess
heat from the refrigerator components, and goes out through an
upper exhaust vent. If this air flow is blocked or decreased, the
refrigerator will not cool correctly. Do not install the vents into
completely enclosed areas such as closets or cabinets.
CAUTION: The refrigerator has built in vents at the top
and at the bottom. Make sure that the flow of air through
these vents is not blocked in any way. Blockage of air
through these vents can cause:
- shortened life of the refrigerator cooling unit.
- poor cooling performance of the refrigerator.
- continuous operation of the refrigerator.
- fast battery discharge.
- void of the refrigerator warranty.
Installation Options
Install the decorative door panel(s):
- Make a decorative door panel [4] (See Art01664).
NOTE: The decorative panels must be 3/16 inch or less in
thickness and must be within ± 1/32 inch of the
following dimensions:
- For DE / EV0041 models, the door panel must be 17
13/16 inches wide x 23 5/8 inches tall.
- If the door panel has a raised panel, the size of the
raised part of the panel must be less than 17 7/16
inches wide x 23 5/16 inches tall.
- For DE / EV0061 models, the lower door panel must
be 17 13/16 inches wide x 27 1/4 inches tall.
- If the door panel has a raised panel, the size of the
raised part of the panel must be less than 17 7/16
inches wide x 26 15/16 inches tall.
- For DE / EV0061 models, the upper door panel must
be 17 13/16 inches wide x 16 1/2 inches tall.
- If the door panel has a raised panel, the size of the
raised part of the panel must be less than 17 7/16
inches wide 16 3/16 inches tall.
- Pull the panel retainer [3] off the hinge side of the door [6].
- Push the decorative door panel into the slots [5] of the door.
- Push the panel retainer in the original position on the door.
Reverse the door swing (DE / EV0041 models):
This refrigerator has door hinges that allow you to change the
direction that the door opens by moving the hinges to the
opposite corner.
1. Remove the door (See Art01658 and Art01659):
- Turn out and save the upper hinge pin [2].
- Open the door a small amount and pull the top of the door
away from the upper hinge of the refrigerator.
- Turn out and save the lower hinge pin.
- Lift the door off of the lower hinge pin [3].
NOTE: Make sure that the plastic bushings [18] remain in the
door hinges.

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- Remove the lower door hinge.
- Reverse the hinge and put on the opposite side of the door
as the upper door hinge.
- Attach each of these hinges with the screws that were
removed from the other side.
NOTE: You may need to pierce a hole in the door gasket to
allow the screw to engage the door hinge.
- Put the plastic cap in the hole that is opposite the upper
hinge.
5. Install the door:
NOTE: Make sure that the plastic bushings [18] remain in the
door hinges.
- Put the door down onto the lower hinge pin.
- Align the holes in the upper hinge and the hinge bushing
and hold in this position.
- Screw the upper hinge pin down into the upper hinge and
into the door.
- Align the door so the space between the door and the
cabinet is equal all around the door.
- Hold the door in this position and tighten all of the hinge
screws.
6. Seal all of the screw holes in the door gasket using a 100%
silicone multi-purpose sealant that is safe for food contact:
NOTE: Read and follow the instructions on the packaging of
the silicone sealant.
- Pull the door gasket away from the door.
- Locate the half-moon shaped openings in the door (See
Art00985).
- Apply some of the silicone sealant between the door gasket
and the plastic door liner and also fill the screw hole
opening.
- Push the door gasket back against the door to allow the
gasket to seal against the silicone sealant.
- Smooth the silicone sealant in the screw hole opening so it
is even with the door cap.
- Remove any excess silicone sealant from the door cap with
a dry paper towel.
- Trim off any excess cured silicone sealant.
2. Change the position of the strike plate and the strike plate
cover (SeeArt01665):
- Remove the screws [4] that attach the strike plate (with
hole) [5] and the strike plate cover (without hole) [6].
- Reverse the strike plate and the strike plate cover and put
each one on the other side of the refrigerator cabinet.
- Attach the strike plate and strike plate cover with the screws.
3. Change the position of the cabinet hinges (See Art01658 and
Art01659):
- Remove the screws [8] from the upper cabinet hinge [10].
- Reverse this hinge and put on the other side of the refrig-
erator as the lower cabinet hinge.
- Attach the cabinet hinge with the screws.
- Do not fully tighten the screws at this time.
- Turn the lower hinge pin [3] down into this hinge.
- Remove the screws [12] from the lower cabinet hinge [13].
- Put this hinge on the other side of the refrigerator as the
upper cabinet hinge.
- Attach the cabinet hinge with the screws.
- Do not fully tighten the screws at this time.
4. Change the position of the door hinges and handle (See
Art00985 and Art01666):
- Remove and save the screws [1] that attach the door handle
[2] to the refrigerator door.
- Remove the door handle.
- Pull the panel retainers off the door.
- Reverse the panel retainers and push onto opposite side of
the door.
- Reverse the door handle and put on the other side of the
door.
- Attach the door handle with the screws.
- Remove and save the plastic cap [ 22] that is opposite the
upper hinge of the door.
- Remove the screw [9] from the door hinges [11].
- Remove the upper door hinge.
- Reverse the hinge and put on the opposite side of the door
as the lower door hinge.

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Reverse the door swing (DE / EV0061 models):
The refrigerator has door hinges that allow you to change the
direction that the doors open by moving the hinges to the
opposite corner.
1. Remove the doors (See Art01657).
- Turn out and save the upper hinge pin [14].
- Turn out and save the center hinge pin caps [15].
- Open the upper door a small amount and pull the top of the
upper door away from the upper hinge of the refrigerator.
- Lift the upper door off of the center hinge pin [16].
- Turn out and save the lower hinge pin [17].
- Open the lower door a small amount and pull the bottom of
the lower door away from the lower hinge of the refrigerator.
- Pull the lower door down off of the center hinge pin.
NOTE: Make sure that the plastic bushings [18] remain in the
door hinges.
2. Change the position of the cabinet hinges (See Art01657):
- Remove the screws from the upper cabinet hinge [19].
- Put this hinge on the other side of the refrigerator cabinet as
the lower cabinet hinge.
- Attach the hinge with the screws.
- Do not fully tighten the screws at this time.
- Remove the screws from the lower cabinet hinge [20].
- Put this hinge on the other side of the refrigerator cabinet as
the upper cabinet hinge.
- Attach the hinge with the screws.
- Do not fully tighten the screws at this time.
- Remove the three screws from the center cabinet hinge
[21].
- Remove the center cabinet hinge.
- Turn the screws back into the original holes and tighten the
screws.
- Remove the three screws on the opposite side of the
refrigerator cabinet.
- Reverse the center cabinet hinge and put it on the opposite
side of the refrigerator cabinet.
- Attach the hinge with the screws.
- Do not fully tighten the screws at this time.
- Turn the center hinge pin [16] out of bottom of the center
cabinet hinge.
- Reverse the center hinge pin and turn it down into the top of
the center cabinet hinge.
3. Change the position of the strike plate and the strike plate
cover for both doors (See Art01655):
- Remove the screws that attach the strike plates (with hole)
[5] and the strike plate covers (without hole) [6].
- Reverse the strike plates and the strike plate covers and
put each one on the other side of the refrigerator cabinet.
- Attach the strike plates and strike plate covers with the
screws.
4. Change the position of the door hinges and handle of both
doors (See Art00985 and Art01666):
- Remove and save the screws [1] that attach the door handle
[2] to each door.
- Remove the door handle from each door.
- Pull the panel retainers off each door.
- Reverse the panel retainers [3] and push onto opposite
side of each door.
- Reverse the door handle and put on the other side of each
door.
- Attach each door handle with the screws.
- Remove and save the plastic cap [ 22] that is opposite the
upper hinge of each door.
- Remove the screw [9] from each door hinge [11].
- Remove each upper door hinge.
- Reverse the hinge and put on the opposite side of each
door as the lower door hinge.
- Remove each lower door hinge.
- Reverse the hinge and put on the opposite side of each
door as the upper door hinge.
- Attach the hinges with the screws that were removed from
the other side of each door.

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Install the Refrigerator
1. Fasten the refrigerator into the enclosure (See Art01668):
- Push the refrigerator fully into the enclosure opening.
NOTE: DE/EV0041 models have four mounting screws and
DE/EV0061 models have six mounting screws.
- Put the mounting screws [4] through the mounting flange [5]
on both sides of the refrigerator.
- Make sure the mounting screws are through upper
hole [6] of each pair of holes in the mounting flanges.
CAUTION: If the mounting screws are not
through the upper hole of each pair of holes in the
mounting flanges, the side trim pieces will not fit
correctly.
2. Install the side trim pieces (See Art01669 and Art01670):
- Open the door(s).
- Push the top only of each side trim piece [7] onto the metal
frame [8] of the refrigerator.
NOTE: You may need to pierce a hole in the door gasket
allow the screw to engage to door hinge.
- Put the plastic cap in the hole that is opposite the upper
hinge of each door.
5. Install the lower door:
- Make sure a hinge bushing is in the top of the upper door
hinge.
- Push the upper door hinge up onto the center hinge pin.
- Allow the door to close and put the bottom of the lower door
hinge onto the lower cabinet hinge of the refrigerator.
- Make sure a hinge bushing is in the bottom of the lower
door hinge.
- Align the holes in lower door hinge and the lower cabinet
hinge.
- Turn the lower hinge pin down into the lower cabinet hinge.
6. Install the upper door:
- Make sure a hinge bushing is in the bottom of the lower
door hinge.
- Put the lower door hinge down onto the center hinge pin.
- Allow the door to close and put the top of the upper door
hinge under the upper cabinet hinge of the refrigerator.
- Make sure a hinge bushing is in the top of the upper door
hinge.
- Align the holes in upper door hinge and the upper cabinet
hinge.
- Turn the upper hinge pin up into the upper cabinet hinge.
- Turn a center hinge pin cap back onto each end of the
center hinge pin.
7. Align the doors and tighten all of the screws.
8. Seal all of the screw holes in the door gasket using a 100%
silicone multi-purpose sealant that is safe for food contact:
NOTE: Read and follow the instructions on the packaging of
the silicone sealant.
- Pull the door gasket away from the door.
- Locate the half-moon shaped openings in the door (See
Art00985).
- Apply some of the silicone sealant between the door gasket
and the plastic door liner and also fill the screw hole
opening.
Connect the Drain Tube
CAUTION:
If you do not remove the orange cable tie from the drain
tube, the result will be water inside the refrigerator.
If you do not connect the drain tube to another tube, the
result will be water at the rear of the refrigerator.
1. Remove and discard the orange cable tie that seals the
drain tube at the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Attach the drain tube to another tube which allows the defrost
water of the refrigerator to correctly drain to a sump or to an
area outside the vehicle.
- Push the door gasket back against the door to allow the
gasket to seal against the silicone sealant.
- Smooth the silicone sealant in the screw hole opening so it
is even with the door cap.
- Remove any excess silicone sealant from the door cap with
a dry paper towel.
- Trim off any excess cured silicone sealant.

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Connect the Electrical Components
Electrical current necessary:
AC Operation DE0041and DE0061 models
120 volts AC voltage
(108 volts min. - 132 volts max.)
59 hertz min. - 61 hertz max.
AC Operation EV0041and EV0061 models
220 volts AC voltage
(205 volts min. - 253 volts max.)
49 hertz min. - 51 hertz max.
DC Operation DE / EV0041 and DE/ EV0061 models
12 volts DC voltage
(10.2 volts min. - 15.4 volts max.)
24 volts DC voltage
(21.2 volts min. - 30.5 volts max.)
This refrigerator operates on both AC and DC electrical
sources. Operation out of these limits may damage the
refrigerator’s electrical circuit parts and will void the warranty.
- While holding the top only of each side trim piece onto the
metal frame, push each side trim piece up and under the
top grill [9].
- Align the hinges, the strike plate cover, and the strike plate
with the openings in the side trim pieces and push the
remainder of each side trim piece onto the metal frame of
the refrigerator.
- The side trim should engage the metal frame and the
inner tabs [10] with a “snap” sound.
3. Put the hinge hole covers onto the refrigerator cabinet
opposite the hinges and over the empty hinge holes (See
Art01655 and Art01665).
4. Install the bottom grill (See Art01660):
- Align the mounting clips [1] of the bottom grill [2] with the
openings [3] in the bottom rail of the refrigerator cabinet.
CAUTION: Carefully push both ends of the bottom
grill equally to engage the mounting clips in the bottom
rail at the same time. If the mounting clips engage the
bottom rail one at a time, damage to the bottom grill
can result.
- Push the bottom grill toward the lower frame until the
mounting clips “snap” into the bottom rail.
Connect the 120 / 220 volts AC supply:
WARNING: Connect the AC power cord only to a
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not remove the
round ground prong from the power cord. Do not use a
two-prong adapter or an extension cord. Operation of the
refrigerator without correct ground can cause dangerous
electrical shock or death if you are touching the metal
parts of the refrigerator.
Put the AC power cord [24] (See Art01655 and Art01659) into a
grounded three-prong receptacle:
- Make sure the AC power to the receptacle goes through a
fuse or a circuit breaker which will protect the vehicle when
an outside power source is used.
- If the AC power to the receptacle is supplied by an on-board
generator, make sure that both the voltage and the fre-
quency are within the specified limits (See the “Electrical
current necessary” section).
Connect the 12/24 volts DC supply:
To reduce the risk of electrical interference from other DC
appliances and induction from voltage spikes:
- The refrigerator must have an independent 12/24 volt DC
supply.
- Route the DC power supply wires including the fuses
directly from the battery to the refrigerator.
- Twist the DC power supply wires from the battery to the
refrigerator.
CAUTION: Do not use a converter or a battery charger to
supply the DC power to the refrigerator. These devices
do not supply filtered DC power. When using a converter
or a battery charger, make sure a battery is in-line
between them and the refrigerator.
As the distance from the vehicle battery to the refrigerator
increases, the correct AWG wire size also increases. If the wire
size is too small for the distance, a voltage drop occurs. The
voltage drop decreases the cooling performance of the refrig-
erator.
1. Find the minimum wire size to use:
WARNING: Use only the recommended wire size.
- Measure the distance from the vehicle battery to the
refrigerator:
- If the distance is 0 - 12 feet, use #14 AWG min. wire
size.

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- If the distance is 12-20 feet, use #12 AWG min. wire
size.
- If the distance is over 20 feet, use #10 AWG min. wire
size.
2. To protect the DC power supply wiring, install a 15 amp fuse
or circuit breaker in the positive (+) DC power supply wire as
close to the battery as possible.
- There is a 10 amp automotive fuse in the DC circuit at the
refrigerator junction box.
3. Connect the DC power supply wires (See Art01655 and
Art01659):
CAUTION: If the DC power supply leads are attached
incorrectly, damage to the refrigerator power supply will
occur.
- Connect the positive (+) DC power supply lead to the red
wire [25] of the refrigerator.
- Connect the negative (-) DC power supply lead to the black
wire [26] of the refrigerator.
- Make sure that:
- Each DC power supply lead is attached to the correct
polarity wire of the refrigerator power supply.
- The chassis or the vehicle frame is not used as one of
the conductors.
- The DC power supply wires including the fuses are
routed directly from the battery to the refrigerator.
- The wire connections must be clean, tight and free of
corrosion. If any of these items are not correct:
- A voltage drop to the refrigerator will occur.
- The voltage drop will decrease the cooling
performance of the refrigerator.
CAUTION: Disconnect the positive (+) DC power supply
wire from the battery before you do a “fast charge” of the
battery. Failure to disconnect the positive (+) power
supply wire from the battery during a “fast charge” can
cause damage to the refrigerator or other DC appliances.