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Americana and New Generation Refrigerators
Diagnostic Procedures
Component
Diagnostic Question
Action Based On Status
Page
Flue Baffle
Does the refrigerator operate in gas
mode but does not cool properly?
1. Confirm that the flue baffle is properly
hooked and positioned in the burner
tube.
2. Inspect the flue baffle for damage.
3. If damaged is observed, replace the flue
baffle.
Gas Valve
Does the refrigerator operate in electric
mode but not in gas mode?
Is E1 displayed? (New Generation models
only)
Is the left thermostat range setting light
flashing? (First generation DMR702 and
DMR702-D models only)
Confirm that the line on the manual shut off is
in the horizontal, open position.
N/A
1. Confirm that the resistance of the gas
valve solenoid is within specification.
2. If the resistance is out of specification,
replace the gas valve.
Is the check indicator lamp on?
(Americana models only)
1. Confirm that the voltage supplied to the
gas valve is between 10.5–13.5 VDC.
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Test the voltage with the gas system
turned on and under a load.
2. If the voltage is out of specification,
perform a diagnostic on the power
supply.
Heating Element
Does the refrigerator operate in gas
mode but not in electric mode?
Is E3 displayed? (New Generation
models only)
Are two thermostat range setting lights
flashing? (First generation DMR702 and
DMR702-D models only)
1. Check the part number of the heating
element against the parts list for the
model.
2. If the number does not match, replace the
heating element with the correct part.
N/A
1. Confirm that the heating element is firmly
in the pocket of the flue stack and does
not move side-to-side.
2. If loose, remove and re-seat the heating
element in the flue stack.
1. Inspect the heating element for cracks or
breaks.
2. If damage is observed, replace the
heating element.
1. Confirm that the resistance of the heating
element is within specification.
2. If the resistance is out of specification,
replace the heating element.
