Troubleshooting the refrigerator - electric – Dometic RM182B User Manual
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G. TROUBLESHOOTING THE REFRIGERATOR - ELECTRIC
SYMPTOM 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.
Inadequate ventilation
Refrigerator not level
Defective heater, wrong voltage or type
Voltage not constant
Electric connections loose
Heater not inserted correctly in its pocket
Improper food storage
Thermostat incorrectly used
Improper storage of liquid and moist foods
Leaky cabinet seals
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Infrequent cleaning of food compartment
Refrigerator shut off with closed door
Unwrapped odorous food
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Incomplete contact of the thermostat capillary tube
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Thermostat charge lost
Refrigerator unit failure
Ambient temperature too low
12 Volt relay faulty
Ambient temperature too high
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