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Old-Biscuit
Jun 24, 2015Explorer III
Which Model of Norcold is fridge??????
That would help.
In 'Auto' fridge will run on electric heat element when plugged into AC Shore power source.
When you lose AC shore power fridge automatically swaps to propane operation
When AC shore power is again available fridge will automatically swap back to electric heat
BUT fridge needs good DC Voltage (either via converter when AC power or via battery when NO AC power) to properly operate on electric or propane.
Again........which specific model do you have?? (Look at info sticker in door/frame area)
That would help.
In 'Auto' fridge will run on electric heat element when plugged into AC Shore power source.
When you lose AC shore power fridge automatically swaps to propane operation
When AC shore power is again available fridge will automatically swap back to electric heat
BUT fridge needs good DC Voltage (either via converter when AC power or via battery when NO AC power) to properly operate on electric or propane.
Again........which specific model do you have?? (Look at info sticker in door/frame area)
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