Fridge stopped working!
We ran out of propane. I swapped our extra tank (which was full) and we were back in business for the range and the heater. The Dometic 2-way fridge, however, now will only cool on AC. We get the "cke...
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Flatfive wrote:
Yes, we do have that kind of auto-switching valve. This was our first outing. 7 days with some cold nights. We ran out of both cylinders, but we had another that we use for a bar-b-que.
When 1st cylinder goes empty (you have to check the Indicator) you should get it refilled
I just tried it six times. Check light comes on after 45 seconds each time. I can light the stove so I know there's still gas.
Go outside and remove lower fridge vent
Then have someone try to get fridge to run on GAS
Do you hear the spark electrode firing...Click/Click/Click???
Can you smell ANY propane?
Gas valve gets power/opens at same time spark electrode fires
Power stays on gas valve for 6-8 seconds then gets dropped if no main flame proves.
Flame proves by lighting off and engulfing spark electrode.
By engulfing electrode a signal is generated that goes to circuit board and says 'I AM LIT' which allows power to remain on gas valve
