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El_Camino_Man
Explorer
May 10, 2013

Need Answer Immediately: Gas Fridge Operation

Hey guys. Im leaving for our maiden voyage here in about an hour and a half and I haven't a clue how to get my fridge to operate with gas. Its one of those "either 120 AC or gas" deals. I read all the stuff on it and cant figure it out. The fridge says push this button to turn on and it will automatically select between gas and AC. I pushed the button and nothing happened. Either its not working or it doesn't hum. Gas is on and it has an automatic pilot light if that helps.
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  • El_Camino_Man's avatar
    El_Camino_Man
    Explorer
    May 10, 2013
    Its got a light on it and it does illuminate with 120v.

    Battery is connected. As to whether it works... Not sure. My monitor panel says its fully charged when plugged into 120v. As to whether that's because the battery charger kicked in, im not sure
  • profdant139's avatar
    profdant139
    Explorer II
    May 10, 2013
    What brand is it? If you turned it on and turned it to gas, some models have no light showing at all unless it is NOT working, in which case the check light comes on. Also, make sure you have power to the fridge -- is your battery connected?

    One way to check if the gas is working (and you don't want to wait for the fridge to cool down) is to remove the outside access panel and very carefully touch the burner area at the bottom of the compartment. You should feel heat.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    May 10, 2013
    They make no noise, save for a small whooshing sound of the gas flame. If it's quiet go out and pull the back panel and listen. Nothing will happen for about an hour when you should start to feel the freezer getting cold.

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