Thetford Norcold 453 - Manual (Page 11)

Check Out - Flame Failure Safety Device
Before placing the refrigerator into operation, the
gas safety device must be tested (see Operating In-
structions on page 13). The purpose of the gas
safety device is to prevent the escape of unburned
gas from the burner if the burner flame is extin-
guished. Once a flame is established, close the man-
ual shut-off valve of the refrigerator. The flame will
extinguish and ignition spark will continue. Wait a
minimum of four (4) minutes and re-open the manual
shut-off valve. The burner flame will not re-establish,
indicating the gas safety control is functional.
Door Panel Installation
The Norcold refrigerator doors provide slots for in-
serting decorative panels. Installation of the panels is
accomplished by removing the handle assembly, in-
serting the decorative panel, and re-inserting the
handle assembly. This procedure applies to both
doors. (See Figure 12)
The frame slots are designed to accept panel thick-
ness up to 3/16" maximum.
TABLE 4
PANEL DIMENSIONS
462, 463 482, 483
Upper Door 19 11/16" x 16" 19 11/16" x 16"
Lower Door 19 11/16" x 32 1/4" 19 11/16" x 39 1/4"
442, 443 452, 453
Door Panel 19 11/16" x 27 1/4" 19 11/16" x 39 1/4"
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare panel by cutting to size indicated in ac-
companying chart. (See TABLE 4)
2. Remove handle assembly (A) by removing four
screws (B). (See Figure 12)
3. Slide panel into frame slots.
4. Replace the handle assembly.
Instructions for Reversing Door Swing
Your refrigerator is equipped with convertible door
hinges. The hinging of the doors can be changed to
the opposite side anytime you wish.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Screwdriver - Size #2
Two Slotted Screwdrivers
REMOVING THE DOORS
1. Remove all items of food, juices, etc., from the
doors. Remove the juice rack and storage bins.
Close both doors before removing hinge pins.
2. Remove the top hinge pin using one of the slot-
ted screwdrivers. Remove the center hinge pin
(both pieces) using the two slotted screwdriv-
ers; one on each end of the pin. Lastly, remove
the bottom hinge pin. Be sure to save the pins
for reassembly later. (See Figure 19)
3. Remove the upper door by opening the door
slightly and pulling the bottom of the door away
from the refrigerator. Allow enough room to
slide the door down off of the upper hinge pin
shoulder. (See Figure 13)
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
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