Norcold NX64 User manual

For NX64 models: 6 cu.ft., R.V. refrigerators.
For NX64IM models: 6 cu.ft., R.V. refrigerators with ice maker.
For NX84 models: 8 cu.ft., R.V. refrigerators.
For NX84IM models: 8 cu.ft., R.V. refrigerators with ice maker.
The model numbers of 3-way refrigerators include “.3”. The model numbers of 2-way
refrigerators do not.
NORCOLD, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248
Part No. 636001B (10/21/2014
English
Owner’s Manual
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If you smell gas:
1. Open Windows
2. Do not attempt to light appliance.
3. Do not touch electrical switches.
4. Extinguish any open ame
5. Shut off fuel supply.
6. Evacuate immediately and call emergency services.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in re or explosion, which could cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information, contact a qualied installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING
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WARNING
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Norcold Customer Support Dept.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.norcold.com

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Table of Contents
For dened warranty terms, please see the one page warranty statement included in the product information packet.
Safety Awareness.....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................................................................................3
About Your Refrigerator............................................................................................................................................................................4
Storage volume .................................................................................................................................................................................4
Leveling.............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Operation during travel......................................................................................................................................................................4
Food compartment ............................................................................................................................................................................4
Freezer compartment........................................................................................................................................................................4
Crisper(s)...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Door bins...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Door bin slide ....................................................................................................................................................................................5
Adjustable shelves ............................................................................................................................................................................5
Door handles.....................................................................................................................................................................................5
Interior light........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Door alarm.........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Moisture reduction heater..................................................................................................................................................................6
Temperature control system..............................................................................................................................................................6
Backup operating system..................................................................................................................................................................6
Temperature switch monitor ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Operating the Refrigerator Controls .........................................................................................................................................................7
Control panel.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Automatic mode operation ................................................................................................................................................................9
Removing air from the propane gas supply lines ..............................................................................................................................9
Set the controls to manual mode operation.....................................................................................................................................10
Shut down .......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Effects of HIgh Altitude on Propane Gas Operation ...............................................................................................................................10
Effects of Freezing Temperatures on Refrigerator Operation.................................................................................................................10
Ice Maker (NX64IM and NX84IM models).............................................................................................................................................. 11
Ice maker operation......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Refrigerator Care Checklist .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Defrosting ...............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Interior .............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Drip tray...........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Metal doors......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Door Sealing...........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................14
Refrigerator Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Ice Maker Storage (NX64IM and NX84IM models) ................................................................................................................................15
Refrigerator Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................................15
Gas ame appearance....................................................................................................................................................................15
Remove and clean the burner orice ..............................................................................................................................................16
Remove the Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................................................................17
Reinstall the Refrigerator........................................................................................................................................................................17
Wiring Diagram and Pictorial..................................................................................................................................................................18
Ice Maker Wiring Pictorial and Diagram (NX64IM and NX84IM models) ...............................................................................................20
Wiring Diagram and Pictorial - Low Ambient Heater (optional) ..............................................................................................................21
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................22
Fault Codes ............................................................................................................................................................................................22

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Safety Instructions
Safety Awareness
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 identies the danger of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to fully know their
meanings. They are for your safety.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or much
property damage.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
- The storage of ammable materials behind or around the refrigerator creates a re hazard. Do not use the area
behind the refrigerator to store anything, especially ammable materials (gasoline, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Do not remove the round ground prong from any of the AC power cords. Do not use a two prong adapter or an
extension cord with any of the AC power cords.
- A circuit overload can result in an electrical re 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 Norcold authorized 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 qualied 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.
- 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 re.
- The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure. Do not try to repair or to recharge a defective cooling system. The
cooling system contains sodium chromate. The breathing of certain chromium compounds can cause cancer. The
cooling system contents can cause severe skin and eye burns, and can ignite and burn with an intense ame. Do not
bend, drop, weld, move, drill, puncture, or hit the cooling system.
- At regular intervals, make sure that the refrigerator ue the burner, the vent areas, and the ventilation air pathway
between the vents are completely free from any ammable material or blockage. After a period of storage, it is
especially important to check these areas for any ammable material or blockage caused by animals.
- 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.
CAUTION
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About Your Refrigerator
Storage Volume:
This refrigerator is made for storage of foods and frozen food and for making ice.
Total capacity NX6 models - 6.3 cubic feet NX8 models - 7.5 cubic feet
Leveling:
The refrigerator is made to operate within 3° off level side-to-side and 6° off level front-to-back (as looking at
the front of the refrigerator). Operating it at more than these limits can cause damage to the cooling system
and create a risk of personal injury or property damage. Make sure the vehicle is level before you operate
the refrigerator.
Operation during travel:
While the refrigerator should be level when the vehicle is stopped, performance during travel is not usually effected.
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 a Norcold authorized 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 cooling ns:
- 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.
Do not put other items on the ice tray while the water is freezing. The water freezes more rapidly if the thermostat is at
the COLDEST position.
Crisper(s):
The crisper(s) are located at the bottom of the fresh food compartment and supply a storage area to preserve fruit and vegetable
freshness. Make sure that you always push the crispers fully in.
Do not wash the crispers in a dishwasher. The crispers are not dishwasher safe.
Door bins:
You may put the door bins [52] of the freezer and fresh food compartment in a location that best meets your needs (See Art00989). To
remove the bins, lift them over the locator and pull them forward. To install the bins, push them onto the locator.
Do not wash the door bins and bin slides in a dishwasher. The door bins and bin slides are not dishwasher safe.
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Door bin slide:
Each door bin includes an adjustable door bin slide [53] to prevent the bin contents from
moving or overturning during transit (See Art00989).
Push each door bin slide against the bin contents. To remove each door bin slide, rotate it out
of the bin. Rotate the each bin slide to into the bin to install.
Adjustable shelves:
The shelves in the freezer and the fresh food compartment are made so you can remove
them or move them.
To remove or move the shelf of the freezer:
- Pull the shelf forward out of the slot.
- Push it fully into the slot that you wish.
To remove or move the shelves of the fresh food compartment:
- Remove the screws [41] from the retainer [54] on the side of the refrigerator (See
Art00992).
- Remove the retainer.
- Pull each shelf forward out of the slot.
- Push each fully into the slot that you wish.
- Install the retainer with the screws.
Door handles:
During travel, the door latch prevents the door from opening. When closing each door, push the
door toward the refrigerator until you hear a “click” sound.
To open each door, pull the handle away from the refrigerator (See Art02400).
Art00989
52
53
Art00992
54
41
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Interior light:
The interior light is at the top of the fresh food compartment.
When the door is opened, the interior light comes on for a maximum of two (2) minutes. After two (2) minutes, the
electronic controls of the refrigerator will automatically turn off the interior light. When you close the door, the electronic
controls of the refrigerator will reset the timer. When you open the door again, the interior light will come on and the two
(2) minute timer will also start again.
To replace the bulb:
1. Push and hold the POWER ON/OFF button for one second to turn off the refrigerator.
2. To remove the cover [57] , push it toward the rear of the refrigerator (See Art00988).
3. Remove the light bulb [58] from the holder [59].
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. Push the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the refrigerator.
Door alarm:
The refrigerator has an alarm to alert you if the fresh food compartment door is not closed.
The refrigerator continues to operate, but if the fresh food compartment door is open and the interior light remains on for two minutes:
- An audible alarm starts.
- “dr” appears in the center display.
- The interior light automatically turns off.
Close the door to silence the alarm.
Moisture reduction heater:
The refrigerator has a heater that prevents moisture from forming on the center divider between the doors of the freezer and the fresh
food compartment. The heater operates only when the refrigerator is ON and the DC power is sufcient.
Temperature control system:
Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling ns. At regular intervals, the temperature control system
automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling ns. The water from the cooling ns drains into a collection cup that is attached
to the back of the refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
Backup operating system:
This refrigerator has a backup operating system. The backup operating system allows the regerator to continue to cool if the
temperature sensor of the refrigerator should fail.
If this failure occurs:
- The refrigerator automatically changes to the backup operating system.
Art00988
57
58
59
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- When you push the TEMP SET button, the temperature setting ashes in the
center display for ten seconds.
- The backup operating system can overfreeze or thaw the contents of the freezer
and the fresh food compartment.
- Make sure the temperatures of the freezer and the fresh food compartment are
satisfactory.
Temperature switch monitor:
The refrigerator is equipped with a temperature switch [142] for overheating protection
(See Art01869) . A Norcold authorized service technician can determine if this switch
has been triggered.
If you open the door(s) too often, the temperatures inside the freezer
and fresh food compartment do not become stable. Allow the
refrigerator to operate for about one hour after each adjustment change
before you examine the contents. The number “9” is the coldest
temperature setting.
- If the temperature is too warm, push and hold the TEMP SET button to raise the
temperature setting by one number.
- If the temperature is too cold, push and hold the TEMP SET button to lower the temperature setting by one number.
- Have the refrigerator serviced by your dealer or a Norcold authorized Service Center as soon as possible.
Art01869
142
Operating the Refrigerator Controls
NORCOLD
30 280
Art02397
31 32
278
Control panel:
The refrigerator control panel (See Art02397) is between the freezer compartment and the fresh food compartment. A 12 volt DC power
supply is necessary for the control functions of the refrigerator to operate. The refrigerator receives DC power from the 12 volt system of
the vehicle; either an auxiliary battery, a converter, or the vehicle engine battery.
The POWER ON/OFF button [30] starts and shuts down the refrigerator.
- Push and release the POWER ON/OFF button [30] to turn on the refrigerator.
- Push and hold the POWER ON/OFF button [30] for one second to turn off the refrigerator.
The MODE button [31] changes the modes of operation of the refrigerator.
- Push and hold the MODE button [31] to scroll through the available operation modes of the refrigerator, one after the other (See
Art02397).
- When the desired mode indicator comes on, release the MODE button.
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Art02398
281 282 283
284
- Or push and release the MODE button again and again to change the available operation modes of the refrigerator, one at a time.
- As you change the mode, the applicable mode
indicator will come on.
- On 2-way models, the mode indicators are (See
Art02398):
- Auto mode AC electric [281].
- Auto mode gas [282].
- Manual mode AC electric [283].
- Manual mode gas [284].
- On 3-way models, the mode indicators
are (See Art02399):
- Auto mode AC electric [281].
- Auto mode gas [282].
.
- Auto mode DC electric [285].
- Manual mode AC electric [283].
- Manual mode gas [284].
- Manual mode DC electric [286].
- Select one of three (3) modes of operation (four (4) modes of operation on 3-way models only):
AUTO mode The refrigerator’s electronic controls automatically select the the most efcient energy source that
is available. Either the Auto mode AC indicator [281], the Auto mode gas indicator [282], or (on 3-way
models only) the Auto mode DC indicator [285] comes on.
MANUAL AC mode The refrigerator cools using only AC electric power as the power source. The Manual mode AC
indicator [283] comes on.
MANUAL GAS mode The refrigerator cools using only propane gas as the power source. The Manual mode gas
indicator [284] comes on.
MANUAL DC mode On 3-way models only, the refrigerator cools using only DC electric power as the power source. The
Manual mode DC indicator [286] comes on.
3. Select the temperature setting:
- Push and hold the TEMPERATURE SET button [32] to scroll through the temperature settings, one after the other (See Art02397).
- Or push and release the TEMPERATURE SET button again and again to change the temperature settings, one at a time.
- The temperature settings come on as numbers in the LCD.
- Select one of nine (9) temperature settings:
- The number one (1) is the warmest temperature setting.
- The number nine (9) is the coldest temperature setting.
Art02399
281 282
285 286 284
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Automatic mode operation:
When the refrigerator is in AUTO mode, the electronic controls of the refrigerator automatically select and use the most efcient energy
source that is available for operation.
During operation, if a more efcient energy source becomes available, the electronic controls of the refrigerator automatically changes
from the current energy source to the more efcient energy source as follows:
- The rst choice of operation is AC electric mode.
- If AC electric is not available to the refrigerator, if the AC electric is outside of the permitted operating range, or if the AC heater
does not operate; the electronic controls of the refrigerator automatically change to the second choice of operation.
- The second choice of operation is gas mode.
- The refrigerator attempts to operate the propane gas burner. If unable to establish and maintain a ame, a “no” FL” fault code
shows on the LCD. Refer to “Fault Codes” section of this manual.
- On 3-way models only, the electronic controls of the refrigerator automatically change to the third choice of operation.
- The third choice of operation is DC electric mode.
- If the DC heater does not operate; a “dc” HE” fault code shows on the LCD. Refer to “Fault Codes” section of this
manual.
Removing air from the propane gas supply lines:
For safety reasons, the burner is made to ignite on propane gas within a specied amount of time. When starting the refrigerator for the
rst time, after storage, or after replacing the propane gas tank, the propane gas supply lines can have air in them. Due to the air in the
gas supply lines, the refrigerator may not ignite on propane gas within the specied amount of time.
To remove the air from the propane gas supply lines:
- Make sure that all of the gas valves are open.
- Push and release the POWER ON/OFF button [30] to turn on the refrigerator.
- Push and hold the MODE button [31] until the Manual mode gas indicator [284] is on.
- Push and release the TEMPERATURE SET button until the desired temperature setting shows.
- The refrigerator will start a 30 second trial for ignition.
- During the 30 second trial for ignition, the refrigerator controls open the gas safety valve and the igniter sparks.
- After 30 seconds, if the Manual mode gas indicator remains on, it means that the refrigerator is operating on propane gas.
- At this time, all of the air is removed from the propane gas supply lines and you may select AUTO mode of operation if
you wish.
- If the gas does not ignite within 30 seconds, the gas valve of the refrigerator will automatically close and a “no” “FL” fault code
will show in the LCD. To reset the controls, press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button for 1 second to turn the refrigerator
off, then press it again to restart the refrigerator and begin another 30 second trial for ignition.
- Depending on how much air may be in the propane gas supply lines, you may need to repeat the 30 second trial for
ignition two or three times.
- If the burner does not ignite on propane gas after two or three attempts, stop and consult your local dealer or an
authorized Norcold Service Center.

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Effects of High Altitude on Propane Gas Operation
When you operate the refrigerator on propane gas at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level:
- You may experience reduced cooling performance of the refrigerator.
- You may experience burner outages.
To avoid these possible problems, Norcold recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 5500 feet
above sea level.
Effects of Freezing Temperatures on Refrigerator Operation
A gas absorption refrigerator is not designed to operate in freezing temperatures. If the refrigerator is not equipped for low temperature
operation, and if the cooling system of the refrigerator is exposed to temperatures of 32° F. or lower for an extended period of time,
the refrigerator operation may be disrupted. The refrigerator operation will resume when the cooling system of the refrigerator warms
sufciently.
If the refrigerator is equipped for low temperature operation, the refrigerator will operate in temperatures down to 0° F.
Disrupted operation of the refrigerator, due to extended exposure to temperatures of 32° F. or lower, and any costs incurred to warm the
cooling system of the refrigerator are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty. Please contact your local RV dealer for information
about how to resume refrigerator operation or about how to equip your refrigerator for operation in freezing temperatures.
Do not change the installation or the venting of your refrigerator. Refrigerator failures which are the result of changes to either the
refrigerator installation or to the venting, are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty.
Set the controls to manual mode operation:
- Push and release the POWER ON/OFF button [30] to turn on the refrigerator.
- Push and hold the MODE button [31] until the desired Manual mode indicator comes on.
- On 3-way models, the mode indicators are (See Art02399):
- Manual mode AC electric [283].
- Manual mode gas [284].
- Manual mode DC electric [286].
If the energy source is interrupted:
- A fault code shows in the LCD.
- Refer to the “Fault Codes” section of this manual.
Shut down:
- Push and hold the POWER ON/OFF button [30] for one second to turn off the refrigerator.

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The ice maker is assembled to the refrigerators at the factory as optional equipment. If the refrigerator does not have a factory installed
ice maker, one can not be added to the refrigerator at a later time.
The ice maker is fully automatic and will operate in ambient temperatures as low as 0° F. To allow operation at temperatures between
0° F. and 32° F., the ice maker has a heater on the solenoid water valve and on the water line between the solenoid water valve and the
ice maker.
The water line heater does not protect the water supply line from the vehicle shut off valve to the solenoid
water valve on the back of the refrigerator.
When the freezer temperature of the refrigerator is low enough, the ice maker opens the water solenoid valve and lls the mold. The
ice maker ejects the frozen ice into a storage bin. As the storage bin lls, the ice raises the shut-off arm until it turns off the ice maker.
As you use the ice and lower the ice level in the storage bin, the shut-off arm also lowers. This turns the ice maker on and begins the
process of making ice.
The ice maker operates on:
- Cold potable water at a pressure of 15 psi - 125 psi.
- 120 Volts AC (108 VAC min. - 132 VAC max.).
Ice maker operation:
1. Make sure the ice maker AC power connection is secure.
- On NX64IM and NX84IM models, the refrigerator AC power cord supplies AC to the ice maker.
2. Open the water shut off valve of the vehicle.
Make sure that the ice maker arm can move freely and does not touch the frozen
foods in the freezer.
3. Push the ice maker arm down to the ON position [60] (See Art01015).
If you operate the refrigerator without connecting the water supply line and/or
opening the water shut off valve of the vehicle, make sure the ice maker arm is up
in the OFF position.
4. Allow the freezer to cool enough and ice production will begin to ll the storage bin [61].
New plumbing connections and/or impurities in the water supply line after winterizing
can cause the rst ice to be discolored or have an odd avor.
5. To stop the ice maker, push the ice maker arm up to the OFF position [62].
Ice Maker (NX64IM and NX84IM models)
Art01015
60
62
61
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“.
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- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or gas control changes. If changes occur, contact your
dealer or service center.
- Make sure the gas supply is propane gas only and not butane or a butane mixture.
- When in propane gas operation, examine the appearance of the ame. See “Gas Flame Appearance”.
- Make sure the air ow in the lower intake vent, through the refrigerator coils and condenser, 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
gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
Defrosting
The cooling ns 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.
Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling ns. At regular intervals, the temperature control system
automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling ns. The water from the cooling ns drains into a collection cup that is attached to
the back of the refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
It is normal for frost to collect inside the freezer. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. Defrost the
refrigerator and freezer as necessary:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Turn the refrigerator OFF.
Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.
- Remove the drain hose from the drip cup at the rear of the refrigerator.
- Put the drain hose into a half-gallon or larger container to capture water.
- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator and freezer to absorb melted frost.
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 and freezer.
- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
- Remove the drain hose from the large container and put the drain hose back into the drip cup.
- Remove the large container from the enclosure.
- Start up the refrigerator.
- Allow the refrigerator to cool down.
- Return all food to the refrigerator.
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Cleaning
Interior:
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.
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 clean cloth.
- Put all food in the refrigerator.
Drip tray:
To remove and clean the drip tray:
- Remove the screws [41] from the retainer [54] on the side of the refrigerator (See Art00992).
- Remove the retainer.
- Pull the self that is in front of the drip tray forward to remove from the refrigerator
- Make sure that the drip tray is empty of water.
- Pull the drip tray out of the drain hose.
- Pull the drip tray forward to remove from the slots in the refrigerator cabinet.
- Clean the drip tray.
- Push the drip tray back into the slots in the refrigerator cabinet.
- Push the drip tray back into the drain hose.
- Put the wire shelf back in the original position.
- Install the retainers with the screws.
Metal doors:
To clean the metal doors:
- Wash the doors with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid dish detergent and warm water.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Dry with a clean cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicls, or scouring pads because they can damage the metal doors.
Art00992
54
41
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Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist
Read and understand the following maintenance sections of this manual.
Norcold is not responsible for installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance performed by anyone other
than a qualied RV dealer or a Norcold authorized service center.
Have a qualied RV dealer or a Norcold authorized service center do these annual safety and maintenance checks:
- Examine the gas supply lines for leaks.
- Replace or repair if needed.
- Make sure the propane gas pressure is 11 inches of water column.
- Adjust if needed.
- Make sure the combustion seal is complete and intact.
- Replace or repair it if needed.
- Make sure the burner and the burner orice are clean.
- Clean if needed.
- Make sure the electrode is clean and that the spark gap is 1/8 - 3/16 inch.
- Adjust if needed.
- Make sure the AC voltage is 108 - 132 volts and the DC voltage is 10.5 - 15.4 volts.
- Make sure the area at the rear of the refrigerator is free of any combustible materials, gasoline, and other ammable vapors and
liquids.
Door Sealing
Check the seal of the doors.
If either door does not seal correctly, excess frost will collect inside the refrigerator. Make sure the doors seal correctly (See Art00980):
- Close each door on a piece of paper that is about the size and thickness of a dollar bill.
- 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 does not seal correctly.
- Have your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center correct the seal of the door. Art00980
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Refrigerator Storage
Before the refrigerator is stored for an extended (seasonal) period of time:
- Defrost and clean the interior of the refrigerator.
If the refrigerator is stored for an extended period of time, before start up:
- Make sure there are no obstructions in the vents, the ventilation air pathway, the burner, the orice, or the ue area.
To prepare the ice maker for seasonal storage:
1. Close the vehicle water supply valve to the ice maker.
2. Push the ice maker arm up until it locks into the OFF position.
3. Remove the garden hose adapter from the water solenoid valve.
4. Remove the ice maker water line from the water solenoid valve
- Do not unwrap the water line heater wires from around the water solenoid valve.
5. Drain all of the water from both the water supply line and the ice maker water line.
6. Put the end of the water supply line, the end of the ice maker water line, and the water solenoid valve each into a clean plastic bag.
7. Use tape to close each plastic bag around the water lines and the water solenoid valve.
To use the ice maker after seasonal storage:
Do not operate the ice maker when the ambient air temperature is 0° F. or lower. Damage to the water
solenoid valve and the water supply line can occur.
1. Remove the tape and plastic bags from the end of the water supply line, the end of the ice maker water line, and the water solenoid
valve.
2. Connect the ice maker water line to the water solenoid valve.
3. Connect the garden hose adapter to the water solenoid valve.
4. Push the ice maker arm down into the ON position.
5. Open the vehicle water supply valve to the ice maker.
You should discard and not use the rst two batches of ice cubes. It will take about three cycles for the ice maker to
make fully formed and clean ice cubes.
Ice Maker Storage (NX64IM and NX84IM models)
Refrigerator Maintenance
Gas ame appearance:
While in GAS operation, examine the appearance of the gas ame:
- Push and hold the TEMPERATURE SET button until the number “9” temperature setting comes on in the LCD.
- Open the lower intake vent.
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The burner box cover can be hot. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
- Remove the drip cup by removing the screw.
- Remove the burner box cover by removing the screw.
- Look at the gas ame [75] (See Art02401).
- The ame should be:
- a darker blue color on the inside of the ame and a lighter blue color on the
outside of the ame.
- a constant shape without ickering.
- Contact your dealer or Norcold authorized service center if the ame is:
- yellow
- ickering or changing shape.
- Make sure the ame does not touch the inside of the ue tube [76].
- If the ame touches the inside of the ue tube, contact your dealer or Norcold
authorized service center.
- Close the burner box door.
Remove and clean the burner orice:
Your dealer or Norcold authorized service center must do this procedure.
Remove and clean the burner orice (See Art00956):
- Close the valve at the propane gas tank(s).
- Push the ON / OFF button to shut down the refrigerator.
The burner box cover can be hot. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
- Open the lower intake vent.
- Remove the drip cup by removing the screw.
- Remove the burner box cover by removing the screw.
To avoid possible propane gas leaks, always use two wrenches to loosen and tighten the gas supply line
connections.
- Remove the are nut from the orice assembly [77] (See Art00956).
- Remove the orice assembly from the burner [78].
Do not try to remove the orice [79] from the orice adapter [80] when cleaning. Removal will damage
the orice and seal of the orice and can cause a propane gas leak. Leaking propane gas can ignite or
explode which can result in dangerous personal injury or death. Do not clean the orice with a pin or
other objects.
- Clean the orice assembly with air pressure and alcohol only.
Art 00956
77 78
79
80
75
76
Art02401
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Remove the Refrigerator
Your dealer or Norcold authorized service center must do this procedure.
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.
1. Close the valve at the propane gas tank(s).
To avoid possible propane gas leaks, always use two wrenches to loosen and tighten the gas supply line
connections.
2. Remove the black AC power cord and the white ice maker AC power cord (model N843-IM only) from the receptacle.
3. Remove the DC wiring from the refrigerator:
- Put a mark on the DC wires so you can put them back in the correct location.
- Remove the DC fuse or remove the DC wiring from the battery or the converter.
- Remove the DC wires from the refrigerator.
4. Remove the gas supply line from the bulkhead tting of the refrigerator.
5. Remove the plastic plugs from the mounting anges of the refrigerator.
6. Remove the screws from the mounting ange at the rear of the refrigerator.
7. Remove the screws from the upper and lower mounting anges on the front of the refrigerator.
8. Remove the refrigerator from the opening.
- Using a wrench, assemble the orice assembly to the burner.
- Assemble the are nut to the orice assembly.
- Examine all of the connections for gas leaks.
- Clean the burner box.
- Assemble the burner box cover.
- Assemble the drip cup.
Reinstall the Refrigerator
Your dealer or Norcold authorized service center must do this procedure.
Make sure the combustion seal is not broken, is completely around the refrigerator mounting anges, and
is between the mounting anges and the wall of the enclosure. If the combustion seal is not complete,
exhaust fumes can be present in the living area of the vehicle. The breathing of exhaust fumes can cause
dizziness, nausea, and in extreme cases, death.
1. Push the refrigerator completely into the enclosure.
2. Install the screws in the upper and then the lower mounting anges on the front of the refrigerator.
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3. Install the screws in the mounting ange at the rear of the refrigerator.
4. Put the plastic plugs into the mounting anges of the refrigerator.
To avoid possible propane gas leaks, always use two wrenches to loosen and tighten the gas supply line
connections.
5. Attach the gas supply line to the bulkhead tting of the refrigerator.
6. Open the valve at the propane gas tank(s).
Do not allow the leak checking solution to touch the electrical components. Many liquids are electrically
conductive and can cause electrical shorts and in some cases, re.
7. Examine the gas supply line for leaks.
8. Connect the DC wiring to the refrigerator:
- Connect the DC wires to the refrigerator.
- Install the DC fuse or connect the DC wiring to the battery or the converter.
Wiring Diagram and Pictorial
The parts in the wiring diagram are (See Art02394):
The parts in the wiring pictorial are (See Art02395):
AC heater .................................................................................................................................................................................................A
Light......................................................................................................................................................................................................... B
Thermister ............................................................................................................................................................................................... C
Gas valve................................................................................................................................................................................................. D
Igniter....................................................................................................................................................................................................... E
Divider heater ...........................................................................................................................................................................................F
Temperature switch (optional) ................................................................................................................................................................. G
Temperature switch (optional) ................................................................................................................................................................. H
Fan (optional) ............................................................................................................................................................................................I
Ice maker water line heater (optional) ......................................................................................................................................................J
DC Heater (optional)................................................................................................................................................................................ K
Chassis ground.........................................................................................................................................................................................L
DC board (optional) .................................................................................................................................................................................M
Door switch.............................................................................................................................................................................................. N
Temperature switch (optional) ..................................................................................................................................................................P
Switched 12 VDC .....................................................................................................................................................................................1
Fused continuous 12VDC.........................................................................................................................................................................2
Communications.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Display ground..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Auxiliary ground........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Auxiliary +12 VDC ....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Divider +12 VDC.......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Gas valve +12 VDC..................................................................................................................................................................................8
5 A Fuse DC ...........................................................................................................................................................................................F1
30A Fuse DC (optional) ..........................................................................................................................................................................F1
8A Fuse AC.............................................................................................................................................................................................F2
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12V 12V
GND
GNDHTR_GND
P1
U1
K1
12
BR/BR
RD/RG RD/RG
BR/BR WH/BC
RD/RG BK/NR BK/NR
BK/NR
BK/NR
YL/JN
YL/JN
4
1
2
3WH/BC
WH/BC
WH/BC
WH/BC
4
1
2
3
+
+
-
-
K
M
5
L
J
G
E
D
HI
7
8
B
6
L
C
2
F
1
A
RD/RG
BK/NR
*
*
**
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
**
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
P
12VDC
GND
LIMIT_OUT
LIMIT_IN
AC_HT_HI_2
AC_HT_HI
AC_HT_LO
AC_HT_LO_2
L1
L2
41
2
35
6
125 3 4
67
8
9
10
12
K2
K5
K3
K1
K4
F2 8-Amp
F1 5-Amp
-
+
P3
- - -
+ + + + +
P1
TEMP
ON-OFF MODE
Vreg
1
2
3
4
5
TEMP
ON-OFF MODE
MICRO
Vreg
1
2
3
4
5
P1
MICRO
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
P2
P1
+
U1
K2 K5 K4 K3
K1
DC_HTR
YL-GN/JN-VE WH/BC
BK/NR
BK-WH/NR-BC
RD/RG
GN/VE
RD/RG
BK/NR
WH-RD/BC-RG
BU/BL
WH-VT/BC-VT
GN/VE
WH/BC
RD/RG
RD/RG
BK/NR
BK/NR
120VCA
120VAC
+-
BATTERY / ACCUMULATEUR
POWER BOARD/PANNEAUD’ALIMENTATION
BEST DISPLAY BOARD/ MEILLEUR CARTE D’AFFICHAGE
BETTER DISPLAY BOARD/ MIEUX CARTE D’AFFICHAGE
N N
3
4
L
F1 30-Amp
*
RD-WH/RG-BC
WH-BK/BC-NR
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Ice Maker Wiring Pictorial and Diagram (N64IM and N84IM models)
The parts of the ice maker wiring pictorial and diagram are (See Art02403):
120V AC Hot.........................................................................................................................................................................................109
Ground screw ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 111
Hot / smooth ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 112
Thermal Fuse ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Ice maker.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 115
Mold Heater.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 116
Thermostat .............................................................................................................................................................................................96
Shut Off Switch..................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
Fill Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Holding Switch...................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
Motor ....................................................................................................................................................................................................120
120V AC Neutral................................................................................................................................................................................... 110
+12VDC/VCC
-12VDC/VCC
GND
GND
12V 12V
HTR_GND
DC_HTR
30 AMP
F1
*
K
*
M
*
L1
L2
P1
5
POWER BOARD/ PANNEAU D’ALIMENTATION
4
P2 T1
5 AMP
AC_HT_HI_2
LIMIT_IN
LIMIT_OUT
AC_HT_LO
AC_HT_HI
AC_HT_LO_2
GND
12VDC
10
7
6 1
10 1
3
2
5
1
1
1
2
3
6
1
8 AMP
F2 F1
DISPLAY BOARD/CARTE D’AFFICHAGE
B
A
N
L
F
D
C
I
*
J
*
H
*
G
*
L
P
E
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
**
Art02395