Troubleshooting - Dometic RML 8330 Operating Instructions Manual

4.14 Troubleshooting

Before notifying the authorised Service Center,
please check whether:
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the instructions in section "Operating the
refrigerator" have been observed.
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the refrigerator stands level.
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it is possible to operate the refrigerator with
any available power source.
Failure: The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently.
Possible cause
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Inadequate ventilation to the unit.
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Thermostat setting is too low.
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The condenser is heavily frosted.
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Too much warm food has been stored inside within
short period of time.
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The appliance has been running for only a short period
of time.
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Ambient temperatures too high.
Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in gas operation mode.
Possible cause
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Gas cylinder empty.
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Is the upstream shut-off device open ?
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Air in the gas pipe ?
Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 12V operation.
Possible cause
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On-board fuse defective.
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On-board battery discharged.
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Engine not running.
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Heating element defective (please also refer to failure
indication).
Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 230V operation.
Possible cause
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On-board fuse defective.
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Vehicle not connected to mains supply voltage.
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AES: Gas operation despite connection to the mains
supply voltage?
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Heating element defective (please also refer to failure
indication).
Action you can take
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Check that the ventilation grilles are not covered.
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Set thermostat to a higher level.
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Check that the refrigerator door closes properly.
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Allow warm food to cool down before storage.
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Check whether the cooling compartment works after
approx. 4 - 5 hours.
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Regularly remove ventilation grilles.
Action you can take
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Change gas cylinder.
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Open shut-off device.
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Switch off the appliance and start again. Repeat this
procedure 3 - 4 times, if necessary.
Action you can take
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Fit new fuse.
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Check battery, charge it.
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Start engine.
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Please inform the Dometic Customer Services.
Action you can take
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Fit new fuse.
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Make a connection to a mains power supply.
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Appliance switches to gas operation due to insufficient
mains supply voltage (automatically switches back to
230V operation).
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Please inform the Dometic Customer Services.
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Refrigerator operation