Kitchen Appliances

The Aurora 16BHX kitchen includes a 3-burner propane range with oven, a microwave, and a 3-way refrigerator.

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Stovetop

The stovetop has 3 propane burners. Propane must be on and tanks must be open.

Lighting a burner

1. Push and turn the knob to LITE (or the lowest setting).
2. Press the igniter button (or hold a lighter near the burner).
3. Once lit, adjust to desired flame.
4. If it doesn’t light in 5 seconds, turn off and wait 30 seconds before retrying.

Tip

If the igniter doesn’t work, use a long lighter or match. The igniter is a piezo spark — it can fail if wet or dirty.

Turning off

• Turn the knob fully to OFF.
• Verify the flame is out before leaving the kitchen.

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Oven

The oven is propane-powered. Preheat takes about 10–15 minutes.

Lighting the oven

1. Turn the oven knob to the desired temperature.
2. Push and hold the knob in (this opens the gas valve).
3. While holding, press the igniter button until it lights.
4. Continue holding the knob for 30 seconds after lighting — this heats the thermocouple safety valve.
5. Slowly release the knob. If the flame goes out, repeat from step 1.

Caution

The oven does not have a window or interior light on all models. Use a flashlight to check doneness without opening the door repeatedly.

Oven tips

• RV ovens run hot — check food 5–10 minutes early.
• Use a small oven thermometer for accuracy.
• The oven vents through the stovetop — keep the area clear.

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Microwave

The microwave runs on 120V shore power. It will not work on battery alone.

• Standard operation — same as a home microwave.
• If it doesn’t work, check the breaker panel (microwave has its own breaker).
• The microwave is above the stovetop — don’t use both simultaneously on a 30-amp hookup if running A/C (can trip the main breaker).

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Refrigerator (3-Way)

The Aurora 16BHX has a Dometic or Norcold 3-way refrigerator that can run on:

Mode	Power source	Best for
AC	120V shore power	Campground hookup
DC	12V battery	Short trips / transit
LP	Propane	Dry camping

Setting the mode

1. Locate the control panel on the refrigerator (inside or on the front).
2. Select the appropriate mode: AC, DC, or LP.
3. Set the temperature dial (1–5 scale, 3–4 is typical).

Refrigerator tips

• Pre-cool before a trip — run the fridge on AC at home for 24 hours before loading food.
• The fridge works best when level — absorption fridges lose efficiency when tilted more than 3°.
• On LP mode, the fridge uses about 1 lb of propane per day.
• Don’t overfill — air needs to circulate inside.
• The fridge vents through the exterior — keep the vent cover clear of debris.

Caution

Don’t run the fridge on LP while driving through tunnels or at gas stations. Switch to DC (12V) for travel.

Cooling time

A warm fridge takes 4–8 hours to reach proper temperature. Plan ahead.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Likely cause	Fix
Not cooling on AC	No shore power / tripped breaker	Check power
Not cooling on LP	No propane / tanks closed	Check propane
Not cooling on any mode	Not level	Level the camper
Frost buildup	Door seal issue or overfilled	Defrost, check seal