Troubleshooting - Dometic TYPE C40 RM 7655 L Manual

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Troubleshooting

Before calling the authorised Service Department, please check whether:
1. The instructions in the section "Using the refrigerator" have been followed.
2. The refrigerator is not tilted excessiveley.
3. It is possible to operate the refrigerator with an available power source.
Failure : The refrigerator does not work in gas operation mode.
Possible cause
a.) Gas bottle empty.
b.) Is the supply cut-out device open?
c.) Air in the gas pipe?
Failure : The refrigerator does not work on 12V.
Possible cause
a.) On-board fuse defective.
b.) On-board battery discharged.
c.) Engine not running.
Failure : The refrigerator does not work on 230V.
Possible cause
a.) On-board fuse defective.
b.) No connection to supply voltage.
c.) AES: gas operation despite connection
to the supply voltage?
Failure : The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently.
Possible cause
a.) Inadequate ventilation to the unit.
b.) The thermostat setting is too low.
c.) There is too much ice on the condenser.
d.) Too much warm food put inside.
e.) Appliance running for a short time.
Action you can take
a.) Change gas bottle.
b.) Open the cut-out device.
c.) Switch device off and on again 3-4 times to
remove air from the gas pipe.
Action you can take
a.) Fit new fuse.
b.) Check battery, charge it
c.) Start engine.
Action you can take
a.) Fit new fuse.
b.) Establish power connection.
c.) Appliance switches to gas operation due to
insufficient supply voltage (automatically
switches back to 230 V operation)
Action you can take
a.) Check that the ventilation grilles are not
covered.
b.) Turn the thermostat to a higher setting.
c.) Check that the refrigerator door seals
when shut.
d.) Let food cool down first.
e.) Wait several hours, check again.
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