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A. General Symptoms
These symptoms apply to general refrigerator operation. See (Table 7).
Table 7
Symptom
Possible Cause
Action
Refrigerator emits an am-
monia smell.
Absorption system is leak-
ing.
●
Do
NOT
open refrigerator doors.
●
Open RV windows and doors (to air out RV), and evacuate RV.
●
Turn manual LP gas valve
OFF
at rear of refrigerator.
●
Disconnect 120 Vac and 12 Vdc power at rear of refrigerator.
●
Contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center for repair.
Do
NOT
use refrigerator until it has been repaired.
Refrigerator emits an odor
from fumes.
Dislocated or damaged
burner.
●
Turn refrigerator
OFF
at control panel.
●
Contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center for repair.
Dirty flue tube.
Heavy frost buildup.
User habits, including fre-
quent or prolonged opening
of food compartment(s).
●
Do not open drawer / door longer than necessary.
●
Regular defrosting is required. See “A. Defrost Food
Compartment(s)” on page (13).
Drawer / door is not sealing
correctly.
●
Make sure drawer / door is fully closed and gasket is sealing.
Refrigerator does not func-
tion in electric mode.
Electric power source is-
sue.
●
Make sure power is turned
ON
at control panel.
●
Make sure 120 Vac or 12 Vdc power is available and con-
nected (plugged in).
●
Make sure receptacle is energized by plugging in another
appliance.
●
Fuse may be blown. See “A. Replace Fuses” on page (15),
or contact a Dometic dealer or Service Center.
Refrigerator (upper food
compartment) does not
function in LP gas mode.
LP gas power source issue.
●
LP gas (supply) bottle may be empty. Replace (supply) bottle.
●
Air may be trapped in gas line. See “A. Purge LP Gas Lines”
on page (10).
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