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Post by alhod on Aug 18, 2014 5:08:28 GMT
Since last filling the gas bottles the Dometic fridge will not operate on gas. I thought it might be an airlock so followed the procedure to clear that by igniting the other appliances (oven, hob and boiler, all working perfectly) but no joy. I wonder now if it is electrical as the self-igniter on the fridge clicks a few times and then stops and nothing happens. All was working fine before the gas refill - any ideas? I'm going to have to take it somewhere here to get fixed as will need it next weekend!
Alan
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 7:09:18 GMT
Sorry, can't help, except to hazard a guess that it won't be cheap to fix (what is on a MH?).
As a matter of interest, does the fridge work on mains or when your engine is running?
EDIT: The way your OP is worded suggests that it does, but just wanted to know for sure.
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Post by 747 on Aug 18, 2014 7:31:00 GMT
Take the external fridge vent off and the little cover over the burner, get the wife to use the igniter and check for a healthy blue flame.
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Post by Miculo on Aug 18, 2014 7:31:41 GMT
Could well be something in the burner, bit of crap, spiders web etc. The burner is easy to remove. Take bottom vent off and you will see it. One screw allows you to pull it out, downwards. Blow round it and then try lighting it as normal while it's out. As someone turns it on at the fridge listen outside and you should hear the solenoid opening to deliver gas followed by the hissing of the gas as the ignitor tries to light it.
If it lights but the flame is poor it's dirt and it needs cleaning.
Could also be a sign of a failing regulator but if all the cooker rings work at once probably not.
Post some piccies of what you see wit the vent off if you like.
Edit: Crossed posts with Jim but suggestions are similar.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 7:49:50 GMT
Can either if you, Alan or Jim, please tell me the secret to removing the external fridge vent as mine seems to be affixed pretty solidly and I don't want to break anything by trying to remove it.
Ta.
PS: Mine is also a Dometic fridge, if that's relevant.
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Post by Miculo on Aug 18, 2014 7:54:42 GMT
Usually it a little turn button, insert a small coin or a broad screwdriver blade and turn. Piccices of the fixings would help.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 8:07:26 GMT
Usually it a little turn button, insert a small coin or a broad screwdriver blade and turn. Piccices of the fixings would help. Thanks, Alan, will have a closer look and post a piccie if necessary.
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Post by Kaytutt on Aug 18, 2014 8:09:54 GMT
Aye and if someone can teach us how to fix our winter covers on our vents before the winter comes that would be cool, when Phill does it they dont look right and fall off When our fridge wouldnt work on gas the simple fix was turn all the knobs at the front to off and then back on again (got that info from the manual) and it worked. Also not being level can stop it lighting
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Post by Miculo on Aug 18, 2014 8:15:03 GMT
Good points Kay. Your vents just clip on but the top one differs from the bottom one which usually has a space, gap/hole in it which is placed in line with the ignitor to allow air flow. So they may be obviously different from each other telling you which is which. After that it's just lining up the clips (having them the right way up and the right way round) and clipping them on. If not then piccies again please.
Alan, how does your fridge ignite. Do you have to push a knob in and hold it for a few moments? If so there are additional possibilities to consider.
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Post by fatwelshbuddha on Aug 18, 2014 9:22:04 GMT
Aye and if someone can teach us how to fix our winter covers on our vents before the winter comes that would be cool, when Phill does it they dont look right and fall off When our fridge wouldnt work on gas the simple fix was turn all the knobs at the front to off and then back on again (got that info from the manual) and it worked. Also not being level can stop it lighting never bothered with vent covers in winter and we've done a fair number of winter trips skiing in 3 different m/h's and never had an issue with this. fridge has worked fine down to -15C. I have yet to be convinced they are needed. when our fridge packed in on gas we got it fixed under warranty - been fine since, although it does occasionally stop working on gas for some reason but a restart always gets it going again.
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Post by nicholsong on Aug 18, 2014 9:51:56 GMT
In addition to the above suggestions, when ours will not light I find that turning thr source selector from gas back to say 12v and then returning it to gas cures the problem.
Please do not ask why - it just does. Maybe someone else can answer that, please.
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Post by alhod on Aug 18, 2014 10:15:59 GMT
Can either if you, Alan or Jim, please tell me the secret to removing the external fridge vent as mine seems to be affixed pretty solidly and I don't want to break anything by trying to remove it. Ta. PS: Mine is also a Dometic fridge, if that's relevant. If yours is as mine the cover is secured by two sliding tabs which move upwatds to release. BUT the upward movement presents a challenge - I snapped off half of one just trying to move the bugger! Should have applied some WD40 first, I thought to myself after the event! The upper vent cover (behind the oven) has screw opening but I guess they did not put screws low down on the fridge cover as it would be an open invitation for passers to undo them??? Alan
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 10:17:38 GMT
Usually it a little turn button, insert a small coin or a broad screwdriver blade and turn. Piccices of the fixings would help. I've had another look, Alan. There seems to be a little sliding catch 'thingie'on the left of the cover which needs the insertion of a small screwdriver or like to release and let it slide up (which weill presumably allow the cover to be removed). Haven't tried to do it yet, as I believe in the adage, "If it ain't broke, leave it alone", but now I think I know what to do if necessary in the future. Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 10:19:19 GMT
Can either if you, Alan or Jim, please tell me the secret to removing the external fridge vent as mine seems to be affixed pretty solidly and I don't want to break anything by trying to remove it. Ta. PS: Mine is also a Dometic fridge, if that's relevant. If yours is as mine the cover is secured by two sliding tabs which move upwatds to release. BUT the upward movement presents a challenge - I snapped off half of one just trying to move the bugger! Should have applied some WD40 first, I thought to myself after the event! The upper vent cover (behind the oven) has screw opening but I guess they did not put screws low down on the fridge cover as it would be an open invitation for passers to undo them??? Alan Sounds like you did what I was frightened of happening if I just forced things. Thanks for the advice, Alan.
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Post by alhod on Aug 18, 2014 10:26:47 GMT
Thanks for all the hints and suggestions. Should have said in first posting but was trying to keep it short'ish : the fridge works on both mains and 12v, only gas is problematic. All other gas appliances are working normally. Have tried all the obvious, turning from one source to another and back, turning off all gas supply taps (including those inside the van controlling supply to individual appliances), have turned off and on (several times) the main supply from the gas bottles, also tried switching the primary source bottle but none of these make any difference. Will have a look for a flame at the burner - thanks for that suggestion - but I think it is not lighting at all so perhaps it is just some shit in there somewhere. There is no way of igniting the gas on the fridge (or the boiler either, but that is not an issue at the moment) except by selecting the energy source - no separate igniter button as it is all so efficient and failproof that it never needs that - allegedly Alan
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