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troubleshooting
symptom
check/remedial action
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
Check the thermostat and adjust if necessary.
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Is there a power failure?
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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.)
Door closing properly? Check the door gasket.
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Heavy frost build-up on evaporator fins? To prevent frost buildup do not leave the unit’s door open
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longer than necessary.
Overpacked refrigerator? The unit will have to work harder if the refrigerator is stuffed and results
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in higher cabinet temperatures. Arrange the food in the unit to allow for free air circulation.
The refrigerator does
not work on 120V AC
Is the plug firmly connected to the receptacle? Is the socket switched on? Check the receptacle by
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plugging in another appliance.
Is there a power failure?
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Is the fuse intact?
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The refrigerator does
not work in gas opera-
tion mode
Gas bottle empty? Change the gas bottle
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Air in the gas pipe? See Refrigerator overview > Purging air from the lines
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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? Set the main regulator to regulate the pressure so it does not
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drop below 11 inches water column at pressure tap.
Odors from fumes
Dislocated or damaged burner
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Dirty flue tube
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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 refrigerator compartment.
refrigerator removal
Cap the gas supply line.
4.
Loosen the screws anchoring the refrigerator to the
5.
enclosure.
Slide the refrigerator out of the compartment.
6.
When replacing the refrigerator make sure that the sealing
strips are properly positioned. Check all connections for gas
leaks. Replacement is the reverse of removal.
TO REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR, FOLLOW THESE
STEPS:
Verify that the AC voltage and DC voltage leads are
1.
disconnected.
Shut off the gas supply.
2.
Disconnect the gas supply line at the rear of the
3.
refrigerator. Always use a back up wrench when
loosening and tightening connections.
