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troubleshooting
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The refrigerator has stopped
cooling.
Immediately turn the refrigerator off and contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center.
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NOTE! Do not leave it running for days and never try to solve the problem by repeatedly
restarting the refrigerator.
Do not use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
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Ammonia emanates from
refrigerator
Immediately turn the refrigerator off.
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Open windows and door to air out the coach and evacuate.
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Contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center.
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Do not use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
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Refrigerator or freezer is not
cold enough
Is the plug firmly connected to the socket? Is the socket switched on? Check the socket by
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plugging in another appliance.
The refrigerator does not work on 120V AC.
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Is there a power failure? Is the fuse intact?
If interior light is off but the lamp is fine, change the 12V DC fuse.
Is the thermostat properly set?
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Is the refrigerator level? Because of its operation it is important to keep an
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absorption refrigerator level.
Heavy frost build-up on evaporator fins? To prevent frost buildup, which can reduce
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efficiency, do not leave the unit’s door open longer than necessary.
Door closing properly? Check the door gasket.
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Overpacked refrigerator? The unit will have to work harder if the refrigerator is stuffed
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and results in higher cabinet temperatures. Arrange the food in the unit to allow for free
air circulation.
Is the burner dirty, damaged or not properly located under the flue tube?
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Is the burner jet clogged?
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Is the flue baffle inserted properly in the flue tube?
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Is the LP gas pressure low at burner?
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Set the main regulator to regulate the pressure so it does not drop below 11 inches water
column at pressure tap.
Odors from fumes
Dislocated burner
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Damaged burner
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Dirty flue tube
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The refrigerator does not work in
gas operation mode
Gas bottle empty?
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Change the gas bottle
Air in the gas pipe?
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Remove air by repeating the ignition sequence.
If the problem persists and the refrigerator is still not working properly, contact your nearest Service Center. State the problem,
model, product- and serial-number. These details are stated on the data label inside the compartment.
troubleshooting table
If you run into a problem, refer to the troubleshooting table below. If an error code is displayed, please see “
ERROR CODES
” for
further information.
