Thetford Fridge - mystery switch

[UFO]

Just collected a Chausson Allegro 83 first registered early 2006.

This could be the first of many 'what does this do questions'!

There is a Thetford Refrigerator, with separate freezer and fridge. Between the two doors on the side there is a small black switch that does not appear to do anything. There is a manual, which covers a range of models, but no mention of the switch. Any ideas?

 

[mistericeman]

N145 or N150 fridge - it's the switch for the "divider heater", only found on double-door fridges.

Quote from manual . ..
"By heating the metal plate between the freezer and the fridge cabinet, the divider heater prevents ice-forming when the freezer door is opened and also prevents the freezer door from freezing stuck to the metal breaker of the fridge. To save energy, the divider heater can be switched off. The switch can be found on the side of the control panel near the latch."

 

[UFO]

N145 or N150 fridge - it's the switch for the "divider heater", only found on double-door fridges.

Quote from manual . ..
"By heating the metal plate between the freezer and the fridge cabinet, the divider heater prevents ice-forming when the freezer door is opened and also prevents the freezer door from freezing stuck to the metal breaker of the fridge. To save energy, the divider heater can be switched off. The switch can be found on the side of the control panel near the latch."

Thank you - a very clear and definitive answer. I wonder how much current it draws? I will see if the Victron smart shunt can pick it up.

 

[mistericeman]