Dometic RM182B service manual Symptomcause, F. Troubleshooting The Refrigerator - L.P. Gas

F. TROUBLESHOOTING THE REFRIGERATOR - L.P. GAS

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NOTE: It will be noted in this guide that several causes can be responsible for one effect. The real cause or causes should be determined by the process of elimination, investigating each possible cause, star- ting at the top of the guide and proceeding to the bottom.

Gas leaks

Inadequate ventilation

refrigerator not level

Jet orifice clogged

The thermocouple tip not in position

No contact between thermocouple and safety valve

Faulty safety valve magnet

Improper flame

By-pass flame too large

Vent air-intake assembly clogged

Unstable burner flame

Improper food storage

Thermostat incorrectly used

Improper storage of liquid and moist foods

Leaky cabinet seals

Ambient temperature too high

Flame contacts flue tube

Insufficient air to burner

Infrequent cleaning of food compartment

Refrigerator shut off with closed door

Unwrapped odorous food

Incomplete contact of the thermostat capillary tube

Thermostat charge lost

Refrigerator unit failure

Room temperature too low

Piezo ignitor faulty

Piezo ignitor cable faulty

Water in the burner housing

Vent/air-intake assembly is not mounted securely

No iqnition spark; distance of electrode

Air-pump failure piston faulty

Gauze in burner head clogged

Dirt in thermostat or valve seat

By-pass flame too small

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