2018 Winnebago Sightseer Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Winnebago Sightseer was the motorhome that best showed how luxury and excitement can go together. This model’s outer design was very eye-catching, and the way it looked and worked went together very well. The 2018 Winnebago Sightseer was a great home on wheels for travelers who wanted to both relax and see new places. It had a large interior with modern features like a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable sleeping areas, and cutting-edge entertainment systems. Its original design, thoughtful layout, and focus on comfort raised the bar for motorhome travel, making it easier and more stylish than ever for adventurers to go on road trips.

APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS

The appliances installed in your motorhome are manufactured by reputable RV appliance makers and have been tested by independent laboratories to meet all applicable standards and codes set for RV appliances.

REFRIGERATOR
The refrigerator in your coach can operate from either of two energy sources available to the motorhome:

• 120-Volt AC Electric
• Propane Gas

To be able to use both types of energy, the refrigerator does not have a compressor like household refrigerators. Instead, it uses an ammonia-water solution for cooling. Basically, ammonia vapor is distilled from the solution by heat produced from either a propane gas flame or an electrical heat element. The ammonia vapor is then carried to the finned condenser where it liquefies. The liquid then flows to an evaporator where it creates cooling by evaporation. The ammonia circulates back into the water solution and the cooling cycle continues.
WARNING: Do not let children play inside the motorhome unattended. Unlike your home refrigerator/freezer where one could push open the door from the inside, your motorhome refrigerator has a travel latch and when engaged would trap a child inside resulting in suffocation leading to death or serious injury.

Leveling
Before operating the refrigerator when the motorhome is stationary, place a small level on the bottom of the refrigerator and make certain the unit is level. If over 1/2 of the bubble is inside the circle in any direction, the coach is level enough for continuous operation of the refrigerator while parked. Normal vehicle leveling to provide comfort for the occupants is satisfactory for refrigerator operation.
NOTICE: 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. Make sure the vehicle is level before you operate the refrigerator.

Basic Operation

• Press the ON/OFF button to start the refrigerator.
• If the display code reads “no” there is no electricity or gas available to operate the refrigerator. Open the propane tank valve or connect the shoreline.
• Press the MODE button to select the energy source. There are three settings:
  • LP (Gas Mode) – The refrigerator will operate on gas from the propane tank if the main valve is open and the tank contains gas.
  • AC (Electric Mode) – The refrigerator will operate on 120-VAC household current if the shoreline is connected or the auxiliary generator is running.
  • AU (Automatic Mode) – The refrigerator will automatically start operating on 120-VAC household current if the shoreline is connected or the auxiliary generator is running. If electricity is lost, it will automatically switch over to LP gas operation if gas is available.
• Press the TEMP SET button to change the temperature setting from 1 to 9 on display. Start at the ‘coldest’ setting to ensure the coldest temperature in the freezer compartment, then adjust to warmer as necessary after cold food has been added.
  NOTE: The refrigerator will retain temperature more efficiently if food is already cold before placing inside.

Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instructions, safety precautions, and maintenance information.

REFRIGERATOR – RESIDENTIAL

• Your coach may be equipped with a “residential style” refrigerator. This refrigerator operates off of the 120-volt electrical system in your coach.
• In order to operate, the refrigerator requires either the shoreline to be plugged in, the generator running, or inverter power.
• The inverter is intended to power your 120-volt residential refrigerator primarily when driving your vehicle. The house batteries will drain quickly if the refrigerator is powered from the inverter when the engine is not running. Other 120-volt appliances and other 120-volt devices are not intended to operate with inverter power for long periods of time as they too will quickly drain your house batteries.
  NOTE: The refrigerator operates off of 120-volt power. When power is off, the ice maker drain valve (located behind the sidewall access compartment) needs to be in the ON position. This will ensure that water does not discharge from the water dispenser when power is reconnected to the appliance.

WARNING

• At the refrigerator/freezer or motorhome End of Life remove the travel latch. Failure to remove the travel latch could result in trapping a child inside resulting in suffocation leading to death or serious injury.
• Do not let children play inside the motorhome unattended. Unlike your home refrigerator/freezer that one could push open the door from the inside, your motorhome refrigerator has a travel latch and when engaged would trap a child inside.

Travel Latch
To remove the Travel Latch, turn counter-clockwise. To reinstall the travel latch, insert it into the hole and turn clockwise.

Basic Refrigerator Operation
Temperature controls are factory preset for your convenience. When you first use your refrigerator, make sure the controls are still set to the recommended setting as shown. See the manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for information on adjusting refrigerator/freezer temperatures to best suit your needs.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before storing food.

Ice Maker Operation

• To turn the ice maker on, lower the wire shut-off arm.
  NOTE: Do not force the wire shut-off to arm up or down.
• To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shut-off arm to the OFF (arm up) position until it clicks.
  NOTE: Your ice maker is equipped with an automatic shutoff. As ice cubes fill the storage bin, the wire arm is raised to the OFF (arm up position).

Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instructions, safety precautions, and maintenance information.

ICE MAKER
Some refrigerators are equipped with an automatic ice maker system. The ice maker unit is installed in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator.
NOTE: A water shut-off valve for the ice maker is located near the water faucet filter inside the galley cabinet beneath the sink.

Further Information
See the refrigerator manufacturer’s operation, care and maintenance information in your InfoCase.

REFRIGERATOR SERVICE ACCESS COMPARTMENT (Exterior)
The exterior refrigerator service compartment allows access to the rear of the refrigerator for inspection, maintenance, and service.
To Open

1. Use a screwdriver or coin to turn the latch knobs to the vertical position as shown.
2. Remove the door from the opening.

To Close

1. Replace the door with the opening.
2. Push the latch knobs in while turning to the horizontal position as shown.

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REFRIGERATOR SERVICE ACCESS COMPARTMENT – RESIDENTIAL (Exterior)
The exterior residential refrigerator service compartment allows access to the rear of the refrigerator for inspection, maintenance, and service.

• Unlock the access compartment with provided key (located on your key ring).

RANGE AND OVEN WITH GLASS RANGE COVER
NOTE: See the appliance manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instructions and safety precautions.

The Range and optional Oven in your motor home operate on propane gas and will provide most of the functions of the range in your home.

To Light Range Top Burners

• Lift glass range cover.
• Depress the desired burner knob and turn counter-clockwise to the ON or LITE position (do NOT attempt to light more than one burner at a time).
• Turn the SPARK knob, you will hear the igniter “click”.
  NOTE: If the burner does not light within about ten seconds or if the flame should go out during cooking, turn the burner off. If gas has accumulated and a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait 5 minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting the burner. If the appliance has not been operated for a period of time, the surface burner may be difficult to light due to air in the gas line.
• To extinguish the burner flame, turn desired burner knob to OFF.
  NOTICE: Do not store items in the oven. If the oven would turn on stored items can ignite resulting in fire and or property damage.
• PILOT ON position keeps the pilot flame lit for repeated use of the Oven while the vehicle is parked. Turn the Oven knob to the PILOT OFF position while traveling or refilling the propane gas tank.

Avoiding Asphyxiation
The following warning label has been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion.

DANGER: Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort heating. Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, which can lead to death or serious injury.

WARNING: Gas cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation.

Before operating:
Open vents or windows slightly or turn on the exhaust fan prior to using the cooking appliance. Gas flames consume oxygen, which should be replaced to ensure proper combustion. Improper use can result in death or serious injury.

Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when using the cooking appliances avoids the dangers of asphyxiation. It is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating, as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING: Portable fuel-burning equipment including wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment inside the recreational vehicle can cause fires or asphyxiation. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE: Turn off the range and allow it to cool before closing the range cover. The range cover is made of glass and may shatter when heated.

MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN WITH RANGE HOOD
The range hood vent is built into the microwave oven. The range hood fan carries cooking odors and gas fumes to the outside of the coach. A light on the underside of the hood provides illumination for food preparation. The hood fan and light switches are located on the microwave control panel.

NOTICE: Do not store items in the oven. If the oven would turn on stored items can ignite resulting in fire and or property damage.

Further Information
See the manufacturer’s user guide provided inside the appliance for complete operating instructions and replacement of vent hood light bulbs and replacement or cleaning of grease filter elements.

WASHER/DRYER – STACKABLE
Your coach may be equipped with a Stackable Washer/Dryer for the luxury of home as you travel. Before using the Stackable Washer/Dryer, please spend a few moments reading the manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instructions, troubleshooting and maintenance tips, as well as safety precautions.
CAUTION: Open a window or vent while operating the dryer. It is dangerous to create negative air pressure inside a vehicle containing fuel-burning appliances.

Water Supply Faucets
The Washing Machine Water Supply Faucets are located alongside the Stackable Washer/Dryer cabinet. Open the access door to reach Water Supply Faucets. Always turn Water Supply Faucets OFF when not using the Washing Machine to avoid possible water leaks if a hose or hose gasket should fail.

Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instructions, troubleshooting and maintenance tips, as well as safety precautions.

WASHER/DRYER (COMBINATION)
Your coach may be equipped with a Combination Washer/Dryer for the luxury of home as you travel. Before using the Washer/Dryer, please spend a few moments reading the manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instructions, troubleshooting and maintenance tips, as well as safety precautions.
CAUTION: Open a window or vent while operating the dryer. It is dangerous to create negative air pressure inside a vehicle containing fuel-burning appliances.

To Open the Door During a Cycle
The door can be unlocked for up to five (5) minutes into any wash cycle and at any time during a dry cycle.

1. To Unlock: Press the ON/OFF button. When the door is unlocked, you will hear two (2) “clicks” and the Door Lock LED will be flashing.
2. To Resume: Close the door and press the ON/ OFF button to resume the cycle.
   IMPORTANT: Never attempt to open the door when the Door Lock LED (located between the START and ON/OFF buttons) is LIT SOLID

Water Supply Faucets
The washing machine water supply faucets are located inside the pantry cabinet above the washer/dryer, remove the panel to access. Always turn water supply faucets off when not using the washing machine to avoid possible water leaks if a hose or hose gasket should fail.

Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instructions, troubleshooting and maintenance tips, as well as safety precautions.

WASHER/DRYER – PREP PACKAGE
If your coach is not equipped with a Washer/Dryer, plumbing may be present for installation. Typically, the plumbing lines are located inside the wardrobe or storage cabinet depending on the model. We recommend obtaining parts and service for the Washer/Dryer installation from your Winnebago Industries® dealer.

ONEPLACE® SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL
The OnePlace Systems Monitor Panel provides a convenient, central location for checking the condition of all utility systems in your coach. At the touch of a button, the monitor panel will display the fresh water and holding tank levels, propane gas tank level, plus the chassis battery and house battery condition. You can start the generator and check the generator hour meter or turn on the water pump and water heater.

FAQ’s