Dometic RM3862 Certified Vent System Kits, Troubleshooting, Refrigerator Does Not Cool Properly

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The Refrigerator Does Not Cool Properly

A.Burner jet clogged.

Clean. (See Section Maintenance & Service, item 2. Periodic maintenance, Paragraph E item 1-13.

B.Check level of refrigerator.

C.Venting problem.

Restriction in air flow across cooling unit.

D.Heavy frost buildup on evaporator fins. Defrost.

E.Flue baffle not inserted properly in flue tube.

F.Improperly set thermostat.

See section Operating Instructions, part Start Up Instructions.

G.Burner dirty.

Clean. (See section Maintenance & Service, item 2. Periodic Maintenance, Paragraph E item 1-13).

H.LP gas pressure low at burner.

Set main regulator so pressure does not drop below 11 inches of water column at pressure test port. (See FIG. 12).

I.Burner not located properly under flue tube. Relocate.

J.Burner damaged. Replace.

K.Odor from fumes.

1.Dislocated burner

2.Damaged burner

3.Dirty flue tube

L.FUSES

1.Refrigerator control system

2.Refrigerator AC Supply

See page 12, part FUSES.

SPARE PARTS

The following list is a list of commonly used parts, which should be available, if required, from your Dometic Ser- vice Center.

Part No.

Description

17 37 68-03/7

Heater, 325W, 115V

200 74 19-21/7

Jet, No. 58

293 06 97-07/9

Burner, with conductor

293 11 32-02/7

Spark ignition device

293 20 52-01/8

Thermocouple

293 25 75-02/6

Door shelf, lower

293 25 76-02/4

Door shelf, 3 pieces

293 26 21-02/8

Box vegetable-

293 26 67-04/7

Baffle

293 27 81-01/2

Electrode

385 04 55-01/9

Halogen lamp,

 

12V, 10W base G4

385 05 32-01/

Lamp cover

Contact an authorized service center for parts and repairs as needed.

NOTE: AVOID SPRAYING WATER THROUGH THE REFRIGERATOR VENTS WHILE WASHING YOUR RV.

All the above instructions are to be followed closely. The refrigerator is quality-guaranteed. However, we are not responsible for any failures caused by improper adjust- ments and unfavorable installation conditions. Contact service point or distributor service dept. for assistance.

CERTIFIED VENT SYSTEM KITS

REFRIGERATOR

KIT

 

 

MODEL

NO.

COMPONENTS

PART NO.

 

 

 

 

RM 3862

4A

Roof Base

3103633.XXX*

 

 

Roof Cover

3103634.XXX*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower Side Vent

3109350.XXX*

 

 

 

 

* Fill in “XXX” with color code numbers. For color codes, contact your supplier.

For further information contact your dealer or distributor.

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Contents 12 24 825122400 For Service Center AssistanceRefrigerator for LP-GAS and Electric Operation Page Refrigerator control panel GAS Connection General InstructionVentilation Electrical ConnectionSecuring the Refrigerator Installing Refrigerator in EnclosureVolts DC Connection Two screws installed in the rear base. See FIG Testing LP GAS Safety ShutoffTwo screws installed in the top frame Drain water hoseVentilation Heights Certified InstallationMethods of Installation ClearancesSide view View from above Importance of Leveling a RefrigeratorOperation Start UP Instructions AES/AUTO ModeGAS Mode Display PanelEFG Limp Mode of Operation Description of Operating ModesHOW to USE the Refrigerator GAS Equipment Assembly Electric EquipmentReplacing the Halogen Lamp RefrigeratorRefrigerator Does Not Cool Properly TroubleshootingCertified Vent System Kits Spare PartsPositioning of shelves MO-FO

RM3862 specifications

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