| Dead refrigerator..leaving in 3 hours. [message #263270] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 11:12  |
thorndike
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Location: Conifer, Colorado
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I have a Dometic 2510.2 (at least tha is what the label on the front says although it is probably a 2501.) that worked beautifully last month. Unfortunately, it does not work on the gas setting now. Of course this is just before we are taking it on a trip this weekend. I am reading through the manual that I found online but have not had any luck so far. This is the model with the automatic igniter.
I have plenty of propane. I got the bottle filled recently and it runs the furnace just fine.
When I turn the knob to GAS and turn the thermostat, the orange indicator light does not light up.
Pressing the button makes no noise whatsoever. I had expected to hear it try to ignite the incoming propane.
I removed the cover from the igniter, set the refrigerator on GAS and had hoped to smell gas. I did not smell a thing.
I checked the fuse and it is good.
Does anyone have any thoughts? I have food ready to go in there so we can leave.
Thanks,
Bob
571-235-356(the last number comes after three and before five)
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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| Re: Dead refrigerator..leaving in 3 hours. [message #263271 is a reply to message #263270] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 11:33  |
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Matt Colie
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thorndike wrote on Fri, 03 October 2014 12:12I have a Dometic 2510.2 (at least tha is what the label on the front says although it is probably a 2501.) that worked beautifully last month. Unfortunately, it does not work on the gas setting now. Of course this is just before we are taking it on a trip this weekend. I am reading through the manual that I found online but have not had any luck so far. This is the model with the automatic igniter.
I have plenty of propane. I got the bottle filled recently and it runs the furnace just fine.
When I turn the knob to GAS and turn the thermostat, the orange indicator light does not light up.
Pressing the button makes no noise whatsoever. I had expected to hear it try to ignite the incoming propane.
I removed the cover from the igniter, set the refrigerator on GAS and had hoped to smell gas. I did not smell a thing.
I checked the fuse and it is good.
Does anyone have any thoughts? I have food ready to go in there so we can leave.
Thanks,
Bob
571-XXX-3564
Bob,
If it cools on electric, you have a chance. Go back into the manual and read how to clean the burner. There is a tiny orifice in there that is easy to plug up. It must be easy, spiders do it all the time. Just be careful what you clean it with, you do not want it to be damaged or enlarged.
Oh, Not everybody that reads this site is a vetted reader. Some are spambots, so don't post a good phone number or @ddress. You can spell a couple of numbers and key parts of the @ddress so they don't fit the capture template.
Matt - Trying to get out of Chicago.
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: Dead refrigerator..leaving in 3 hours. [message #263281 is a reply to message #263270] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 13:37 |
Rick Williams
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I spoke with Bob and I think he has found the problem. He asked me to post so that he would have my contact info. He will probably post in the future with his findings. It appears to be 12 volt wiring related and not the reefer.
Rick
Rick Williams
Bliss, Michigan
1978 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dead refrigerator..leaving in 3 hours. [message #263296 is a reply to message #263281] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 18:14 |
powerjon
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When cleaning the orifice you should use only a plastic monofilament line and air as to not damage the orifice. Never use a metal wire or a sharp pointed item to clean the orifice. Look in you're fishing tackle box for some fish line.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Oct 3, 2014, at 2:37 PM, Rick Williams wrote:
> I spoke with Bob and I think he has found the problem. He asked me to post so that he would have my contact info. He will probably post in the future
> with his findings. It appears to be 12 volt wiring related and not the reefer.
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> Rick
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> Bliss, Michigan
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| Re: Dead refrigerator..leaving in 3 hours. [message #263792 is a reply to message #263270] |
Wed, 08 October 2014 16:47 |
thorndike
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Thanks for taking the time to contact me Rick.
First off, I found a blown fuse in the 12v circuit for the Dometic. I didn't catch it the first time as it blew (or broke) behind the metal end cap, so I didn't find it until I used the ohm meter to diagnose the problem. I replaced the fuse and then found I had 12v at the terminal block on the back of the fridge. I also used my air compressor to clean out the orifice and it looks ok as well.
Unfortunately, while the fridge will work electrically, it still does not fire up under propane. There is a little light that is supposed to light up and flash until the propane is lit. This light never comes on to indicate that gas is flowing. I guess I am going to have to remove the panel and look at the knob to see if it is actually allowing gas to flow.
I am open to any other suggestions as well!
Bob
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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