Old-Biscuit wrote:
EstorilM wrote:
I've checked most of this but not all (thanks for the quick replies!)
It's definitely plugged in to 120VAC right now (batt full) and everything else works fine, all the breakers are fine as well. I haven't actually pulled the cover and checked for power at the refer plug, but I'll do that tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure propane is fine, but I haven't pressed the propane button as I just got this thing and don't entirely trust it yet (I know, it's stupid - but if it's plugged in I just leave the gas button off.. can't hurt)
I'll check propane just out of curiosity, but again I didn't press the button so that's probably a different issue. I need the thing to be working on AC anyways. :(
It is level on all axis.
It seems strange to me that it takes about 5 minutes for the "check" light to illuminate. I feel like that's probably NOT a good sign if it's trying to run on AC.
Edit: FWIW after about 15 seconds of turning the switch ON again, I can hear a click or two in the back of the refer unit. Not sure if this is significant or not, but it appears to have power.
In all the paper work when you bought this new/used....zero mile TT did you get the manual for fridge?
Now would be a GOOD time to read it and HOW fridge operates.
In 'AUTO' firdge controls select AC 1st.
If AC NOT available..swaps to GAS
'Check' Light comes on after fridge tries to light main flame and fails 3 times
IF you select GAS....that is the only mode fridge will attempt to run on. 3 tries....'check' light
Clicking could be AC heater relay making up
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spark electrode firing lighting off propane cause AC not available
Manual...READ IT
Easy killer.
Yes I have both the installation manual as well as the user manual, and have read both (in addition to being familiar with these types of units).
Speaking of READING as you say.. if you read my posts, you'd realize that 1) it's been working fine on AC power till now - it's not "user error" and 2) I have no desire to use propane while it's plugged in at the house. I can SEE if it'll work on gas, but at the end of the day if AC is inop then I've got problems. 3) Click noise wouldn't be ignition / spark, as I said the GAS button was not enabled/depressed.
You're also incorrect about the check light - the "gas" button hasn't been depressed at all during this entire process, yet after ~5 min the "CHECK" light comes back on, AC power only. In addition to a failed ignition attempt as you mention, it appears the unit will display "CHECK" for AC-related faults or other problems.
You also seem to be confused about the GAS button as you say
IF you select GAS....that is the only mode fridge will attempt to run on. 3 tries....'check' light
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With GAS button depressed, the unit will always attempt AC first, not gas only as you say. Pressing the GAS button is the only way to enable AUTO function/illuminate AUTO light on this unit (and all others I've seen).
The manual is for ~8+ different Dometic models by the way, some of which have different switch and light configs. Mine's the normal 2-way. ON/OFF switch, and GAS switch (which turns on AUTO light, blah blah, now it can choose which is available).
Anyways - the manuals don't want you to touch anything.. typical. Troubleshoot guide says "If unit fails to cool, turn off immediately and call dealer"
Mention of a fuse, which they also tell you to call dealer for. This obviously for DC power, and since the DC-powered controls work it's probably not that.
Didn't get a chance to check for AC at the plug yesterday, where would it be? (outside access panel or underneath / kick panel?) Again breakers all fine.
30-day dealer warranty expired like 4 days ago. Dometic may have a warranty but probably 1-yr and expired as it's a 2016, which leaves me with the Keystone warranty (probably dead too or not transferred) and my extended warranty, which does cover the unit but has a decent-size deductible and nothing else is really broken on the TT.
I'll tinker with it tonight, check AC, plus anything else you all might suggest - in addition to seeing if it works on propane just for the hell of it.
