Norcold N2000 Series User manual

Refrigerator
N2000 Series
User Manual
Norcold, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248
Norcold Customer Service Dept.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.norcold.com

Index
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Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................... 3
2. Symbols............................................................................................................ 3
3. Safety............................................................................................................... 3
4. Main Components............................................................................................ 5
5. Before use ........................................................................................................ 7
6. Switching on the refrigerator .......................................................................... 8
7. Selecting cooling level...................................................................................... 8
8. Selecting night mode ..................................................................................... 10
9. Use of the Fresh Food compartment .............................................................. 10
10. Use of the Frozen Food compartment .......................................................... 12
11. While driving ............................................................................................... 12
12. Maintenance and cleaning........................................................................... 13
13. Emptying the drip tray (N2090).................................................................... 15
14. Defrosting .................................................................................................... 16
15. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 17
16. Storage......................................................................................................... 18
17. Warranty and Servicing................................................................................ 19
18. Technical Specifications ............................................................................... 20
19. Disposal ....................................................................................................... 20
20. Warranty ..................................................................................................... 21
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Original User Manual

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1. Introduction
This is the user manual for your Norcold refrigerator. Read the safety instructions and information
on use and maintenance of the refrigerator carefully before continuing. This will enable you to use
the refrigerator safely and efficiently. Retain this manual for future reference.
For the latest version of this manual, please visit www.Norcold.com.
2. Symbols
Key to symbols:
Warning. Risk of serious injury and/or damage.
Caution. Risk of injury and/or damage.
Attention. Important information.
Note. Information.
3. Safety
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, especially
flammable materials (gasoline, cleaning supplies, etc.).
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”
Component parts shall be replaced with like components supplied by the manufacturer
and that servicing shall be done by factory authorized service personnel, so as to
minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.
Risk of Fire and explosion with flammable refrigerant R600a
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children can become trapped and
possibly suffocate.
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Use only parts supplied by the manufacturer.
Do not change or adjust anything on the appliance, unless the change is authorized by
the manufacturer or its representative.
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agentor similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
The refrigerant is R600a and insulation blowing gases is cyclopentane,servicing and
disposal of appliance should be done by qualified person.
Do not use the drawer as a step or ladder.
The maximum load of the large shelf is 26lbs [12kg] and the maximum load of the small
shelf is 13lbs [6kg].
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.
This appliance is designed for 12V DC supply voltage. Do not attempt to run the
refrigerator on any other voltage or means of supply.
Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical components or features.
Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or the refrigerator components.
Many liquids are electronically conductive and can cause a shock hazard, electrical shorts,
and in some cases fire.
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.
Build−up of dust on the condenser will reduce the performance of the appliance and
increase the risk of overheating of the cooling system. Have the condenser and cooling
fan cleaned by qualified service personnel if you suspect poor performance.
Never open or damage the refrigerant circuit of the cooling system at the back or on the
inside of your appliance. The cooling system is pressurized and contains flammable
substances.
Do not use electrical appliances in the appliance.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
Never expose the appliance to moisture and/or rain.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built−in structure, clear
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
This refrigerator is intended for use in mobile recreational vehicles.
The appliance is suitable for camping use.
Store consumables in suitable containers or wrapping in the refrigerator to avoid direct
contact with interior
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean,
dry,and put the door in the storage latch to prevent mold developing within the appliance.
4. Main Components
1. Refrigerator door
2.
Control panel
3.
Frozen Food
compartment door
4.
Storage shelves
5.
Shelf Food retainer
6.
Vegetable bins
7.
Door bins
8.
Bottle retainer
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1. Refrigerator door
2. Control panel
3. Frozen Food
compartment door
4. Slide−out box
5. Shelf Food retainer
6. Storage shelves
7. Drawer divider
8. Bottle and vegetable
bin
9. Door bins
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1. Control panel
2. Shelf Food retainer
3. Slide−out box
4. Storage shelves
5. Vegetable bin
6. Frozen Food
compartment
7. Cooling system
8. Frozen Food
compartmentdoor
9. Frozen Food divider
10. Bottle retainer
11. Door bins
12. Refrigerator door
Control panel
1. On/off button
2. Temperature settings –
Fresh Food
compartment
3. Temperature settings −
Frozen Food
compartment(not for
N2090)
4. Night mode button
5. Before use
Before using the appliance:
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Ensure that all packaging materials have been removed.
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Clean the inside of the refrigerator properly with warm water and
household detergent and drycarefully with a soft cloth.
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Ensure that the DC electricity supply is connected and turned on.
6. Switching on the refrigerator
To switch on the refrigerator:
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Push the on/off button and hold it for a few seconds.
After a few seconds the control panel will change to stand−by and locked mode. The
blue on/off button indicates the refrigerator is still in function.
To switch off the refrigerator, push and hold the on/off button for a few seconds.
For optimal performance, switch on the refrigerator 4 hours before placing food.
7. Selecting cooling level
To select the cooling level:
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First unlock the control panel, if applicable. Press the Fresh Food, Frozen Food or night mode
area and hold it for a few seconds until the icons start blinking.
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Slide or press the temperature icons to select the desired cooling level.
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After a few seconds, the control panel will save the settings and go to the locked stand−by
mode.
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When display is locked, the icons will turn off, only on/off and night mode will stay
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When display is locked, the icons will turn off, only on/off and night mode will stay
illuminated.
Cooling levels (1 to 5) of Fresh Food compartment
Cooling levels (1 to 3) of Frozen Food compartment (not for
N2090)
OFF (below 68°F)
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Press and hold for a few seconds. When using the off setting, the
energy consumption will be considerably less. This mode can be used to
maximizeoff−grid time.
Lowest setting
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When using the lowest setting the temperature in the compartment is
around 21°F. This mode is suited for making ice cubes, for example.
Also, this mode saves energy compared to the higher settings.
Highest setting
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When using the highest setting the Frozen Food compartment is suited
for keeping products frozen for a long period of time. Please refer to
the information on the frozen food package. Also, this mode is advised
when storing ice cream products. The temperature is around 0°F. This
setting uses the most amount of energy.
Always look at the packaging instructions of your food products for preservation level.
Active running time of the refrigerator depends on the temperature, size and state of
the battery, electrical load of other devices in the vehicle, content of the refrigerator and
frequency of use.
When the vehicle is exposed to full sun light, it is strongly recommended to apply proper
ventilation in the vehicle.
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8. Selecting night mode
The refrigerator will select the lowest noise setting where possible. When the refrigerator needs
to run harder (due to higher ambient temperatures and/or warm products), it may result in an
increase of noise. You can switch on the night mode, to reduce the noise to a minimum. The
cooling down time might take longer. The blue light indicates the night mode is activated.
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First unlock the control panel.
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Push the night mode button.
Use night mode only when temperatures in the vehicle are below 86°F. The night mode will switch
off automatically after 12 hours. When switching off the night mode manually, it will go to
automatic temperature control.
9. Use of the Fresh Food compartment
To prevent ice formation in your refrigerator, always cover liquid products, let warm
products cool down before placing them inside the refrigerator. Do not open the door
any longer than necessary.
To organize your refrigerator as desired, storage shelves, door bins and drawer dividers can be
moved.
A number of shelves are secured to prevent inadvertent entrapment and possible suffocation of
children. For the same reason, the drawer dividers are fixed to the drawer (all models except
N2090).
Do not remove the fixed shelves or drawer dividers, so children have no space to be
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Moving a secured storage shelf
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Undo the screws that are placed in the shelf near the shelf clamp.
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Turn the plastic clamp of the storage shelf upwards.
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Lift the left side a bit.
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Move the storage shelf to the desired position.
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Place right side (side without clamp) of the storage shelf in the refrigerator wall.
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Place the other side (with the clamp) in the corresponding groove.
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Turn the plastic clamp downwards.
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Replace the screws after you have finished.
Moving fixed drawer divider
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Undo the screws that secure the drawer divider.
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Move the drawer divider to the desired position.
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Replace the screws after you have finished.
The maximum storage capacity of the drawer is 33lbs (15kg).
Ensure that the door can still be closed after reorganizing shelves and bins.
10. Use of the Frozen Food compartment
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For N2090 only: the Frozen Food compartment can be used to store perishable foodstuffs or
Frozen Foods. Refer to Selecting cooling level for more information on the regulated
Frozen Food compartment for the other models.
11. While driving
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Make sure no products in your refrigerator can move while driving. Secure the bottles in
the door and/or the drawer with the bottle retainer and drawer dividers. The shelf food
retainers hold products on the shelves while driving.
When you push to close the door of the refrigerator, the door locks automatically. The
door lock will prevent the door from opening while driving.

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12. Maintenance and cleaning
Norcold recommends an annual inspection service by an approved service center. Clean the
refrigerator on a regular basis.
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Always remove any spills or contamination immediately with a mild dish detergent and soft
cloth.
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If needed, remove the shelves, door bins, vegetable bins and clean the inside of the
refrigerator and loose parts.
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Clean the outside of the refrigerator with a damp soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, metal scouring pads or hard brushes. They could damage
the refrigerator.
Never clean the refrigerator with soap or aggressive, caustic or soda−based cleaning
agents.
Dry any water with a dry soft cloth.
The loose parts of the refrigerator are not suitable for the dishwasher.
Only for refrigerators installed on floor level: Dust underneath the refrigerator might block
the airflow required for a proper performance. Therefore, frequently remove all dust from
this area, e.g. using a vacuum cleaner.
Only for refrigerators installed on floor level: We recommend to remove the refrigerator
once every 2 years to completely clean and remove all dust from both the refrigerator and
the aperture. In a dusty environment we recommend doing this every year.
We recommend to clean the condenser once every 2 years for N2175 and N2160 refrigerators.
Blow the dust from the condenser with slightly pressurized air. In a dusty environment we
recommend doing this every year. For other models this can be done if you suspect bad
performance. Accessing the condenser can be done by removing the front guard for model N2175
and N2160. For N2090 and N2152 the refrigerator must be removed to access the condenser.
Removing slide-out box system (N2152, N2175, N2160)
To remove the slide−out box system:
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Completely open the refrigerator door and remove the slide−out box, by pulling the
slide−out box towards you while you tilt the box upwards.
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Push the rail system to the right, as illustrated.
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Remove and clean the slide−out box system.
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After cleaning, place the system back in reverse order.
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Make sure the slide−out box system snaps into place.
Removing drawer (N2152 and N2175)
To remove the drawer (N2152and N2175):
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Completely open the refrigerator door and pull the drawer until the stop.
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Then lift the drawer at the front, as illustrated.

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Remove and clean the drawer.
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After cleaning, place the drawer back in reverse order.
Removing drawer (N2160)
To remove the drawer (N2160):
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Pull the drawer until the stop and push it a little bit back.
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Then push the guide locks backwards, as illustrated.
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Pull the drawer further to the front and lift the wheels over the curves.
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Remove and clean the drawer.
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After cleaning, pull out the guides until they snap into place.
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Place the drawer back in reverse order.
13. Emptying the drip tray (N2090)
During use, water will collect on the back wall of the refrigerator. If the external drainage option
is not used, the condensation will collect in the drip tray. To empty the drip tray:
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Pull the drip tray up until it releases from the mounting hook in the back.
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Remove the drip tray from the refrigerator and empty it.
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Check the drip tray regularly and always empty it before driving the vehicle.
14. Defrosting
Ice can build up in the Frozen Food compartment and on the back surface of the refrigerator
compartment. When more than 0.1in [3mm] of ice has built up in any location of either
compartment, the refrigerator needs to be defrosted. Failure to do this may damage the cooling
system. To defrost the refrigerator:
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Remove all food.
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Switch off the refrigerator.
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Remove the drawer as described under Maintenance and cleaning.
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Put a towel in the Frozen Food compartment and on the bottom of the Fresh Food
compartment to catch any leakage water.
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Make sure the Frozen Food compartment door is opened by a small gap, by inserting a
non−sharp object in between the Frozen Food compartment door seal and the cabinet liner.
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In case the external drainage possibility is not used, empty the drip tray when all ice is gone.
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Thoroughly dry the refrigerator after defrosting.
Do not speed up the defrosting process by removing the ice layer with force or sharp
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15. Troubleshooting
Error Codes
When an error occurs, the specific error will be shown on the display.
Display
Light
Error
Red LED On Cabinet Fan Error
Orange LED On
Condenser Fan Error
Red LED Blinking
2-way valve Error
Red LED Blinking
Cabinet Thermistor Error
Red LED Blinking
Freezer Thermistor Error
Red LED Blinking
Ambient Thermistor Error
Red LED Blinking
Input Voltage out of range
Red LED Blinking
Thermal cut-out compressor
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Refrigerator is not cooling,
compressor does not run
at all
Battery voltage too low
Recharge battery
Start delay of 1 minute (no
issue)
Wait 1 minute
Overheat due to high ambient
Turn off refrigerator for 1
hour, vent the vehicle,
switch to day mode
Vehicle fuse has blown
Check fuse rating, replace
with 15A
Frozen Food compartment
not Freezing
Interior temperature in
vehicle is lower than 61°F
Raise the temperature of
the vehicle inside and/or
select a higher cooling level
to minimal level 4
Refrigerator is not cooling,
compressor starts but
switches off directly
Overheat due to high ambient
temperature
Turn off refrigerator for 1
hour, vent the vehicle,
switch to day mode
Refrigerator is overcooling Temperature setting too high
Choose a lower
temperature setting
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Refrigerator is not cooling,
compressor runs
continuously
Go to a service center
Refrigerator has
insufficient cooling
Overheat due to high
ambient temperature
Turn off fridge for 1 hour,
vent the vehicle, switch to
day mode
Ventilation openings,
complete or partially blocked
Clean or remove blockage
Door is not properly closed
Close door, make sure door
seal in good order
Too much ice on evaporator
(more than 0.1in [3mm])
Defrost evaporator, make
sure door seal is in good
order
Refrigerator makes more
noise in night mode
High ambient temperature
(more than 86°F)
Wait until the refrigerator
has reached the selected
temperature setting
Warm products have been
placed inside the refrigerator
Refrigerator is turned on after
it has been off for a long time
A low temperature setting is
selected
16. Storage
If you do not use the refrigerator for a longer period:
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Empty the refrigerator.
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Defrost the Frozen Food compartment.
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Clean the complete refrigerator thoroughly.
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Keep the refrigerator door, as well as the Frozen Food compartment door, open during
storage.
To keep the door open during storage:
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Open the door.

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Rotate the storage lock.
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Close the door until you hear the first click.
Make sure the door is still slightly open.
To use the refrigerator after storage:
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Rotate the storage lock back to its original position.
17. Warranty and Servicing
For our warranty procedure and policy, refer to www.Norcold.com.
Disconnect the DC power source before doing any maintenance work on the refrigerator.
All service work on this refrigerator must be done by a qualified service technician.
For service, please contact your authorized local Service Center giving details of the model and
serial number on the Serial ID label plus date of purchase.
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