Troubleshooting - Dometic RC10.4S.90 Operating Manual

RC(S)(L)(D)10-Series
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Troubleshooting

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NOTE
To safely operate 12 V consumer units in the caravan while driving, it
must be ensured that the towing vehicle provides sufficient voltage.
On some vehicles, the battery management system may automatically
switch off the consumer units to protect the battery.
Ask your vehicle manufacturer for more information.
Fault
The refrigerator does
not work.
The refrigerator is not
cooling adequately.
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Possible cause
The fuse in the DC cable is defec-
tive.
The vehicle fuse has blown.
The vehicle battery is discharged. Test the battery and charge it.
The ignition is not switched on.
The temperature at the compres-
sor is too low (<0 °C).
The refrigerator switches off auto-
matically if the voltage is insuffi-
cient.
(Cut-off voltage: 10.4 V)
The ventilation around the cool-
ing unit is not sufficient.
The evaporator is iced up.
The temperature is set too high.
The ambient temperature is too
high.
Too much food was placed in the
refrigerator at the same time.
Too much warm food was placed
in the refrigerator at the same
time.
The refrigerator has not been
operating for very long.
Troubleshooting
Suggested remedy
The fuse on the relay must be replaced.
Contact an authorized service agent.
Replace the vehicle fuse. (Please refer to
the operating manual of your vehicle.)
Switch on the ignition.
Close/cover all external ventilation grills
completely with insulation material.
Load the battery. The refrigerator will start
again automatically.
(Cut-in voltage: 11.7 V)
Check that the ventilation grille is not
obstructed.
Check whether the refrigerator door
closes properly. Make sure that the refrig-
erator seal fits correctly and is not dam-
aged. Defrost the refrigerator.
Set a lower temperature.
Remove the ventilation grille for a while so
that warm air can escape quicker.
Remove some of the food.
Remove the warm food and leave it to cool
down before putting it in again.
Check the temperature again after four or
five hours.
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