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Troubleshooting: Fridge
Problem
Cause/Solution
Display is on but fridge
does not cool
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Failure because RV is not parked level
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Fridge is too full, air can’t circulate
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Evaporator fins
iced up, thermistor
too high (colder)
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Evaporator thermistor
too low (warmer)
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Cable
fell off the thermistor
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Temperature set too low at the control board at front of fridge
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Extreme heat can cause problems when fridge side is exposed to direct sunlight
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Rare but possible: The flexible propane line is kinked and restricting propane and
as well the fresh water supply when moving the slide out
Fridge does not work
with 110V hook-up.
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No power from campground
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Blown fuse in the inside fuse box
Fridge does not work
on propane
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Propane bottle empty or the valve is closed
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Air in propane line when the propane bottle was refilled or has not been used for
an extended time. Turn fridge off and on several times. If problem persists, turn off
the valve on the propane bottle, briefly turn the stove on so that air can escape
from the line. Then slowly turn the propane valve open again.
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Propane flame is out due to wind or the like. Turn off the fridge and then turn it
back on after a few seconds.
Fridge stopped working
and L
ED’s and lights are
off or fridge doesn’t
cool in battery mode
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Empty coach batteries
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Coach batteries turned off at the battery/main power switch
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Thermal fuse blown (for solution please see below)
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Reset button is tripped (for solution please see below)
COOLING UNIT FAILURE INSPECTION
1.
Park RV on a level surface
2.
If you smell ammonia inside or at the rear of the fridge it has failed.
3.
Inspect the cooling unit, the pipes at the back of the fridge.
4.
Let the fridge run on 110V or propane for one hour.
5.
Open the fridge vent cover at the driver side.
a.
Feel the lowest black pipe. It should be very hot. Now feel the piping system from the bottom to the top. The pipes should gradually get a little
bit cooler but still warm. If there is a sudden change from hot to cool there is a blockage in the system and it has failed.
b.
Listen to the black pipes. There should be no sounds. If you hear a swishing, gurgling, or running liquid inside the system has failed.
c.
If you see a yellow residual staining usually at the lower right area at the back of the fridge the fridge has a leak and failed.
6.
If your fridge is OPERATING but NOT COOLING as mentioned above, please follow instructions below!
FRIDGE RESET
1.
Turn off the fridge.
2.
Turn off the main power and the propane.
3.
Open fridge vent cover at the driver side.
4.
Unscrew and remove the metal silver burner box cover
.
5.
Check if black reset button
between the two red cables is still pushed in. If it is not, please push it back in.
6.
Open the propane valve slowly and turn the battery on.
7.
Turn the fridge back on.
If the problem persists, the thermal fuse of the fridge may have blown. Please call our OnRoad-Service, and we will try to arrange an appointment at a
workshop near you. If you feel comfortable you can alternatively
