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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.
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.
Refrigerator emits an ammonia
smell
•Immediately turn the refrigerator off at front control panel.
•Do NOT open refrigerator doors.
•Open coach windows and door (to air out the coach) and evacuate.
•Turn off manual LP gas valve at rear of refrigerator.
•Disconnect the 120 VAC power at rear of refrigerator.
•Contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center for repair.
•Do not use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
Refrigerator or freezer is not
cold enough
•Is the plug firmly connected to the socket? Is the socket switched on? Check the socket by
plugging in another appliance.
•The refrigerator does not work on 120V AC. 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?
•Is the refrigerator level? Because of its operation it is important to keep an
absorption refrigerator level.
•Heavy frost build-up on evaporator fins? To prevent frost buildup, which can reduce
efficiency, do not leave the unit’s door open longer than necessary.
•Door closing properly? Check the door gasket.
•Overpacked refrigerator? The unit will have to work harder if the refrigerator is stuffed
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?
•Is the burner jet clogged?
•Is the flue baffle inserted properly in the flue tube?
•Is the LP gas pressure low at burner?
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
•Damaged burner
•Dirty flue tube
The refrigerator does not work in
gas operation mode
•Gas bottle empty?
Change the gas bottle
•Air in the gas pipe?
Remove air by repeating the ignition sequence.
If the problem persists and the refrigerator is still not working properly, turn refrigerator off and contact your nearest Service
Center. State the problem, model, product- and serial-number. These details are stated on the data label inside the fresh food
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.
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