Troubleshooting - Dometic DM2652 Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you run into a problem, refer to the troubleshooting table below.
Symptom
Refrigerator stops cooling.
Refrigerator emits an
ammonia smell.
Refrigerator or freezer is not
cold enough.
Refrigerator does not work
on electric.
Refrigerator does not work
in gas operation mode.
Refrigerator emits an odor
from fumes.
Refrigerator too cold.
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 refrig-
erator compartment.
● Immediately turn the refrigerator off and contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center.
NOTE! Do not leave it running for an extended period of time, and never try to solve the
problem by repeatedly restarting the refrigerator.
● Do not use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
● Immediately turn the refrigerator off at the front control panel.
● Do NOT open refrigerator doors.
● Open RV windows and doors (to air out the RV) 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.
● For refrigerators equipped with a thermostat, check the thermostat and adjust if necessary.
● Is the plug firmly seated in the outlet? Does the outlet have power? Check the outlet by
plugging in another appliance.
● Is the refrigerator level? (Due to the nature of its operation, it is important to keep an
absorption refrigerator level.)
● Door closing properly? Check the door gasket.
● Heavy frost build-up on evaporator fins? To prevent frost build-up, do not leave the unit's
door open longer than necessary.
● Over packed 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 plug firmly seated in the outlet? Does the outlet have power? Check the outlet by
plugging in another appliance.
● Is there a power failure?
● Blown fuse. Turn refrigerator off and contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center for repair.
● LP gas bottle empty? Change the gas bottle.
● Air in the gas line? Remove the air by repeating the ignition sequence.
● If problem persists, turn refrigerator off and contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center
for repair.
● Dislocated or damaged burner. Turn refrigerator off and contact a Dometic dealer or
Service Center for repair.
● Dirty flue tube. Turn refrigerator off and contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center for
repair.
● Dislocated thermistor bracket. Clip thermistor bracket to last fin on right side of cooling
flange and center vertically on fin.
● Dislocated thermistor bulb. Position thermistor bulb inside thermistor bracket groove and
center vertically in bracket.
Check / Remedial Action
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