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Intended Use 

Manual Refrigerator

•  This product is equipped with a three-prong 

(grounding) plug for protection against shock 
hazards. This product should be plugged directly into 
a three-prong receptacle that provides grounding in 
compliance with all applicable electrical codes. Do 

not

 cut or remove grounding prong from plug.

•  Before refueling or parking near a gasoline pump, 

make sure all LP gas appliances are shut off. 

•  Do 

not

 store or use gasoline, oil- or gasoline-soaked 

rags, or flammable liquids in the service area behind 
the refrigerator or in the vicinity of this or any other 
gas appliance.

 

WARNING: ABSORPTION-COOLING SYSTEMS: 
FIRE, BURN, OR INHALATION HAZARD.

Do 

not

 fracture or puncture cooling unit. The 

cooling unit is under pressure and contains 
ammonia, sodium chromate, and other chemicals. 
Repeated or prolonged exposure to sodium 
chromate could cause organ damage or cancer. 
Exposure to a high concentration of ammonia 
refrigerant could cause pulmonary edema (fluid in 
lungs); chemical burns to eyes, lungs, and skin; and 
could cause a fire (when exposed to open flame).
If the refrigerator stops working and/or emits an 
ammonia smell, immediately turn the refrigerator off 
(if it is safe to do so), leave the vicinity, and contact a 
qualified service center. Failure to obey this warning 
could result in death or serious injury.

 

WARNING: PRESSURE HAZARD. 

Do 

not

 place carbonated liquids, glass containers, 

or sealed bottles in the freezer. Liquids expand 
when frozen and could cause the container to 
explode. Failure to obey this warning could result in 
death or serious injury.

 

WARNING: LIFTING HAZARD. 

Use proper lifting technique and control when 
lifting the product. Failure to obey this warning 
could result in death or serious injury.

 

CAUTION: BURN, FROSTBITE , OR FROSTNIP 
HAZARD. Failure to obey the following 
cautions could result in minor or moderate 
injury:

•  Do 

not

 touch cold surfaces (or stored items) in freezer 

compartment with damp or wet skin. Skin could stick 
to cold surfaces and freeze.

•  Cooling unit piping may be hot. Allow time to cool 

before touching.

2  Intended Use

This service manual is intended for use by OEM Service 
Center and dealer technicians. It is not intended for use 
by RV owners, or those unfamiliar with the workings of 
refrigerators used in the RV industry.

Readers of this manual are assumed to have a basic 
understanding of RV refrigerator best practices and 
experience in the proper use of the tools and materials 
related to the installation, operation, maintenance, and 
service of the refrigerator equipment used in the RV 
industry. 

The refrigerator service manual is a resource created to 
help service technicians identify the refrigerator product 
by serial number, diagnose an operational issue, and 
efficiently and effectively process warranty claims. 
For applicable installation instructions, authorized 
service center information, or specific warranty 
information, visit www.dometic.com. 
For applicable exploded parts views or service kit 
information, visit www.dometic.com/en-us/us/for-
business.

3  Troubleshooting

This section has tables showing the main causes for 
refrigerator issues. 

Review the “Troubleshooting Table” on page 5 
to help you identify the suspected operational issue, 
the potential causes, and the diagnostic procedure 
associated with those issues.

Refer to the “Diagnostics Table” on page 6 for links 
to specific refrigerator components that show diagnostic 
tasks to help you confirm the suspected operational 
issue and potential cause.

Remember to check the basics, including contributing 
issues, before replacing any parts. Refer to “Installation 
Issues” on page 13
 for more detail.

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Страница 1: ...ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your recr...

Страница 2: ...the Electrode 18 8 11 Replacing the Flue Baffle 18 8 12 Replacing the Gas Valve 19 8 13 Testing a Heating Element for Resistance 19 8 14 Replacing a Heating Element 20 8 15 Replacing the Piezo 20 8 16...

Страница 3: ...ns for the proper installation of this appliance Failure to obey this danger notification can result in improper installation causing carbon monoxide poisoning that will result in death or serious inj...

Страница 4: ...n death or serious injury CAUTION BURN FROSTBITE OR FROSTNIP HAZARD Failure to obey the following cautions could result in minor or moderate injury Do not touch cold surfaces or stored items in freeze...

Страница 5: ...ture level set by the knob on the gas valve is too low for the ambient temperature 10 The refrigerator does not get cold enough in any operating mode Improper installation caused an imbalance in the a...

Страница 6: ...g Element 10 Piezo 11 Switch AC 11 Switch DC Thermocouple 11 Thermostat 11 Ventilation Fan Switch 12 4 General Information This section provides reference information on the tools components and termi...

Страница 7: ...be welded to the burner that conducts heat during gas operation to provide proper heat exchange to the cooling unit Cooling Unit A sealed ammonia based absorption cooling system Electrode Passes the s...

Страница 8: ...allation Issues on page 13 for more detail Component Diagnostic Question Action Based On Status Page Burner Assembly Does the refrigerator not operate in gas mode Does the refrigerator not get cold en...

Страница 9: ...osing properly 2 If damage is observed replace the door 17 1 Test the door gasket 2 If the gasket is weak at any point repair it 3 After 24 hours test the gasket again 4 If the gasket remains weak rep...

Страница 10: ...Does the fresh food compartment freeze Adjust the knob on the gas valve to the appropriate setting for the operating conditions I IIf the ambient temperature is above 80 F 27 C or the door of the ref...

Страница 11: ...dry 7 1 Confirm that the gas is lighting but not staying lit 2 Confirm that the voltage of the thermocouple while in the burner flame is between 14 30 mV 3 If the voltage is out of specification repla...

Страница 12: ...that will activate the ventilator fan I IInstallation location varies by model and installer The temperature range for activation varies by model 2 If the temperature is within specification does the...

Страница 13: ...ues Check that the gas pressure is between 10 5 11 5 in W C ideally as close to 11 in W C at the refrigerator as possible Perform the check with a minimum of 50 ideally 100 of other gas fired applianc...

Страница 14: ...rformance if the unit is not installed and ventilated according to specification Refer to Installation Issues on page 13 for more details I IIf the ambient temperature is below 32 F 0 C operating the...

Страница 15: ...closure 7 Confirm there are no LP gas leaks Refer to Performing a Gas Leak Test on page 15 for more details 8 2 Performing a Gas Leak Test WARNING FIRE AND OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not use matches candl...

Страница 16: ...Disconnect the gas line from the jet 3 Remove the jet 4 Soak the jet in an alcohol based solvent for one hour 5 Remove it from the cleaner and use compressed air to blow out any residual deposits Let...

Страница 17: ...cing the Door q w 7 Removing the Door qDoor Hinge w Door 1 Locate and gain access to the door hinges Refer to Removing the Refrigerator from an Enclosure on page 15 if removing the refrigerator is nec...

Страница 18: ...the clip holding the electrode in position on the burner assembly I ITo avoid cracking the ceramic insulator do not try to adjust the electrode without first loosening the screw 4 Adjust the electrod...

Страница 19: ...valve and cap the gas line 4 Disconnect the thermocouple from the bottom of the gas valve 5 Remove the knob from the top of the gas valve selector switch 6 Remove the nut securing the gas valve to th...

Страница 20: ...e thermostat ground and power switch 7 Remove the defective heating element from the pocket within the burner tube 8 Perform these steps in reverse with the new heating element to complete the replace...

Страница 21: ...the steps in Replacing the Burner Assembly on page 15 to release the thermocouple from the clip 2 Remove the screws securing the switch panel to the back of the refrigerator 3 Slide the switch panel o...

Страница 22: ...e ventilation fan on the rear of the refrigerator 4 Disconnect the wiring to the fan 5 Remove the screws securing the fan to the mounting bracket 6 Remove the defective fan from the rear of the refrig...

Страница 23: ...iate recycling waste bins whenever possible Consult a local recycling center or specialist dealer for details about how to dispose of the product in accordance with all applicable national and local r...

Страница 24: ...Mobile living made easy dometic com YOUR LOCAL DEALER dometic com dealer YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT dometic com contact YOUR LOCAL SALES OFFICE dometic com sales offices...

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