Dometic Refrigerator Tips
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08-21-2006, 23:54
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Dometic Refrigerator Tips
Thanks Tom,
I guess the toaster is one of the options the original buyer of this WL2 decided they could live without so I don't have one. Think a new fan will help along the lines of Ralph's and Curt's suggestions. Regards, Eric 84FC35SBWL2 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner > > Just a thought but if you have the optional > toaster that extends into the refrigerator cavity > from the left sidewall of the kiitchen it > restricts the smooth flow of air from the outside > panel up thru the cooling coils to the roof vent. > Take it out as I did and it makes a big difference. > > Tom Warner > Vernon Center,NY > 1985 PT 40 > > > At 06:50 PM 8/21/2006, you wrote: > >Replacement Fan...Over a year ago I bought a surplus computer fan, > >$4.00, and installed it using a household thermostat. It's set to run > >when temp. gets to 90 degrees. It's still working, and quiet too. > > > >Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif. > > > > > > > >Eric Johnson wrote: > > > > > Hi Ralph, > > > Thanks for the information. It seems the unit came back from the dead > > > after I shut off the > > > 12 vdc to the back of the coach and then put it back in service. It > > > took a long time to cool > > > back down but then we keep having 100+ºF days which doesn't help. I > > > don't think the fan > > > located in the outside compartment is working anymore. Got any info on > > > a good > > > replacement for this fan? Is it on a thermostat or should it run when > > > I flip the switch in the > > > panel next to the kitchen sink, regardless of temperature? Better > > > circulation through there > > > might improve cooling on these hot days. > > > Regards, Eric in San Antonio > > > 84FC35SBWL2 > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello Eric: > > > > > > > > Lets explore some basic troubleshooting on this one. > > > > > > > > First, the button at the bottom that was red, now green, after > > > resetting is > > > > for the LP only. Your refer, if not on automatic needs to be > > > switched over > > > > to LP at the eye brow of (panel) of the refer. > > > > 12 vdc > > > > Now, no matter if on ac or lp, the refer board still needs 12 vdc to > > > power > > > > it up. So you need to check to be sure there is 12 vdc at the terminal > > > > strip in the out side refer compartment. The terminal strip is at > > > the base > > > > of the refer just under the circuit board. If 12 vdc is present, > > > there are > > > > 2 or 3 fuses on the circuit board that needs to be checked. > > > > > > > > 110 vac > > > > Next, you need to ohm out the 110vac heater located beside the > > > boiler tube > > > > on the right. Find the wiring and trace to where the connectors are. > > > making > > > > sure power is off, undo the connectors and measure ohms across the 2 > > > > wires. You should read between 1.2 and 4 ohms, or a reading other > > > than 0. > > > > if the meter reads 0 then the heater is bad, replace it. If it ohms > > > out, > > > > then re connect the wires, apply 110 vac power, turn on the refer to > > > manual > > > > ac, then check for 110 vac at the connections going to the heater. The > > > > boiler tube should be very warm to the touch or you can feel the insert > > > > tube on the side of the boiler to see if it is getting hot. > > > > > > > > Lp. > > > > Switch the eye brow to manual lp and you should hear a click click > > > click of > > > > the igniter/re igniter trying to ignite the lp flame. go out and > > > make sure > > > > it lights, you may have to remove the cover plate to see the flame > > > or use a > > > > mirror. > > > > > > > > If the AC heater is getting hot and the boiler tube is becoming > > > warm, in 3 > > > > to 4 hours you should be able to feel the shelf plate in the refer > > > getting > > > > cold. If it remains warm or hot, then the coil unit of the refer is > > > blocked > > > > and time for a new unit. > > > > > > > > If you need a new unit. There was a recall on Norcold units, due to > > > fires > > > > starting, so be sure to check that model and serial numbers if you go > > > > Norcold. Most techs and RV repair places are reluctant to even work on > > > > Norcolds right now because of law suites. > > > > > > > > Personal I still think the Dometic is a better unit, but that is > > > like tires > > > > and insurance, everyone has their own ideas. > > > > > > > > Start with the voltage check and take it one step at a time. > > > > > > > > Safe travels, > > > > > > > > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider > > > > Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma > > > > http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm > > > <http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Our original Dometic refrigerator has mysteriously quit cooling > > > > > > while on shore power. I > > > > > > > opened the door and found it was warm inside. Checked the light > > > > > > at the bottom and it was > > > > > > > showing red. I turned the unit off, waited awhile, turned it back > > > > > > on and the light was green. > > > > > > > Checked it a couple of hours later and still no cooling. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Any ideas on what might be the problem? I had the circuit board > > > > > > replaced about 5 years ago > > > > > > > and it has worked great ever since. Could it be I need a new > > > > > > board again? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance for any help, suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Regards, Eric in San Antonio > > > > > > > 84FC35SBWL2 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > |
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Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Eric Johnson - 08-20-2006, 10:01
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - dthollis1961 - 08-20-2006, 11:22
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Eric Johnson - 08-20-2006, 11:29
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - dthollis1961 - 08-20-2006, 11:40
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 08-20-2006, 13:02
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Eric Johnson - 08-21-2006, 10:01
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Curt Sprenger - 08-21-2006, 10:50
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 08-21-2006, 11:15
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Tom Warner - 08-21-2006, 12:07
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Howard O. Truitt - 08-21-2006, 14:17
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Eric Johnson - 08-21-2006 23:54
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Eric Johnson - 08-22-2006, 00:00
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Tom Warner - 08-22-2006, 01:45
Dometic Refrigerator Tips - Curt Sprenger - 08-22-2006, 03:46
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