troubleshooting & diagnostic test
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting table
If you run into a problem, refer to the troubleshooting table below.
Symptom | Check/Remedial action |
The refrigerator has stopped | • Immediately turn the refrigerator off and see a Dometic dealer. |
cooling. |
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Refrigerator or freezer is not | • Is the plug firmly connected to the socket? Is the socket switched on? Check the socket by |
cold enough | plugging in another appliance. |
| • The refrigerator does not work on 120V AC. Is there a power failure? Are the fuses intact |
| for the AC supply and control system? |
| • Is the thermostat properly set? |
| • Is the refrigerator level? Because of its operation it is important to keep an |
| absorption refrigerator level. |
| • Heavy frost |
| efficiency, do not leave the unit’s door open longer than necessary. |
| • Has the overheating protection been triggered or not? (Must be checked by an authorized |
| service technician.) |
| • 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. |
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Odors from fumes | • Dislocated burner |
| • Damaged burner |
| • Dirty flue tube |
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The refrigerator does not work in | • Gas bottle empty? |
gas operation mode | Change the gas bottle |
| • Air in the gas pipe? |
| Remove the air by switching the refrigerator on and off |
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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
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