Dometic RM182B - Manual (Page 11)

F. TROUBLESHOOTING THE REFRIGERATOR - L.P. GAS
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CAUSE
NOTE: It will be noted in this guide that several causes can be responsible
for one effect. The real cause or causes should be determined by
the process of elimination, investigating each possible cause, star-
ting at the top of the guide and proceeding to the bottom.
Gas leaks
Inadequate ventilation
refrigerator not level
Jet orifice clogged
The thermocouple tip not in position
No contact between thermocouple and safety valve
Faulty safety valve magnet
Improper flame
By-pass flame too large
Vent air-intake assembly clogged
Unstable burner flame
Improper food storage
Thermostat incorrectly used
Improper storage of liquid and moist foods
Leaky cabinet seals
Ambient temperature too high
Flame contacts flue tube
Insufficient air to burner
Infrequent cleaning of food compartment
Refrigerator shut off with closed door
Unwrapped odorous food
Incomplete contact of the thermostat capillary tube
Thermostat charge lost
Refrigerator unit failure
Room temperature too low
Piezo ignitor faulty
Piezo ignitor cable faulty
Water in the burner housing
Vent/air-intake assembly is not mounted securely
No iqnition spark; distance of electrode
Air-pump failure piston faulty
Gauze in burner head clogged
Dirt in thermostat or valve seat
By-pass flame too small
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