2017 Winnebago Forza Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Winnebago Forza brought a new level of luxury and efficiency to Class A motorhomes. It did this by mixing innovative design with great performance in a way that was seamless. The Forza was made for travelers who wanted both ease and excitement. It had a smooth, aerodynamic exterior, a large, well-thought-out interior, and a number of modern amenities. The 2017 Winnebago Forza was a symbol of sophistication and exploration on the open road. It was powered by a strong diesel engine that made driving smooth and easy. It also had well-appointed living spaces, premium furnishings, advanced entertainment systems, and integrated technology that changed the way long-distance travel could be done.

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 – 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.

APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS
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

1. To turn the ice maker on, lower the wire shut-off arm.
   NOTE: Do not force the wire shut-off arm up or down.
2. 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.

REFRIGERATOR SERVICE ACCESS COMPARTMENT – RESIDENTIAL
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).

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.

RANGE TOP
NOTE: See the appliance manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instructions and safety precautions.

• The Range in your motorhome operates on propane gas and will provide most of the functions of the range in your home.
• 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 clockwise one “click”.
  NOTE: If the burner fails to light, continue turning the SPARK knob clockwise until the burner lights.
• To extinguish the burner flame, turn desired burner knob clockwise to OFF.

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.

SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL
The 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, this panel will display the fresh water and holding tank levels, propane gas tank level, plus the house battery condition. You can start the generator or turn on the water pump and water heater. Indicator lights tell you if the water pump is on or if the water heater pilot light is out.

Water and Holding Tank Levels
Press and Hold the Levels Test switch to show the approximate level on the monitor lights. The approximate fluid levels are measured by electronic sensors on the sides of the tanks. There is generally more fluid in a tank than indicated on the monitor panel. For example, if the fluid level is 1-2” below the FULL sensor, the monitor will show the level to be only 2/3 even though the tank is nearly full. If a tank is about 1/4 full, the monitor will register an empty tank because the fluid level is below the 1/3 sensor even though there is still fluid in the tank. However, when the indicator reads FULL, the tank is actually full.

Propane Gas Level
Press and Hold the Levels Test switch to show the approximate propane tank level.
The propane level is registered by a sending unit on the tank. The gauge mounted on the side of the tank will give a more accurate indication of the actual tank level if needed.

Battery Charge Meter
Press and Hold the Levels Test switch to check the level of charge (voltage) in the 12-volt house battery. The colored segments (red, yellow, and green) will light from the bottom up to the amount of charge the battery contains.

• Green – good or adequate charge.
• Yellow – marginal charge.
• Red – battery needs charging before use. To get an accurate reading:

1. Both the chassis engine and the generator engine must be shut off and the 120-volt AC shoreline unplugged.
2. An interior light should be turned on to provide a small load that draws off the battery surface charge.

Water Pump Switch
When use of the self-contained water system is desired, turn the Water Pump switch on. The “Pump On” light will illuminate when the pump switch is on and the system is operable. Water will be available as soon as a faucet is opened. Refer to the Water Pump information elsewhere in this section for additional information on the water pump and initial start-up.
NOTE: Some models may be equipped with a Water Pump switch in the water service center on the outside of the coach or within the bathroom area for your convenience.

POWER CONTROL SYSTEM (PCS)
The Power Control System (PCS) monitors the electrical usage of the appliances and equipment in the coach and allows you to use certain high-energy appliances, such as the microwave or washer/dryer, without overloading the shoreline circuit breaker to prevent nuisance tripping.

Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide provided in your InfoCase for important information on how this system operates under several conditions, whether 20-amp, 30-amp, or 50-amp connections.

FAQ’s