Norcold problem Fixed I think.

[vegasfoodguy]

Hi Friends,
New problem with Norcold 1200, Runs perfect on electric, plenty cold etc. Doesn't automatically switch to propane. Check light comes on, NO propane (Tanks are full) I turn on and off several times, doesn't light. Leave alone for 10 mins, turn on then smack the gas valve and it lights.

Any ideas?

Terry

I turned the gas valve off and on, Then blew the dirt from the burner,
seems to work fine, plugged in and unplugged, it works.

Thanks.

[uncle_t]

or simply replace the no cold with a residential fridge.

[Executive45]

dougrainer wrote:

Executive wrote:
The only recall that makes sense is for them to pull out their cooling unit and replace it with the Amish one..like that will ever happen..:E......Dennis

lets see, replace the CU with an Amish, upwards of $1000 dollars. OR, replace the Gas Valve---$100 on a refer that is cooling correctly. ONLY makes sense to you. Doug

NOT the OP, Doug....NORCOLD !!....:S......Dennis

[Don_Don]

Do you have the fridge set on Automatic?

[dougrainer]

Executive wrote:
The only recall that makes sense is for them to pull out their cooling unit and replace it with the Amish one..like that will ever happen..:E......Dennis

lets see, replace the CU with an Amish, upwards of $1000 dollars. OR, replace the Gas Valve---$100 on a refer that is cooling correctly. ONLY makes sense to you. Doug

[dougrainer]

No brainer----If you thump the gas valve and gas flows, the gas valve is defective. REPLACE IT. Doug

[rooster2]

Open up the box that has the flame. Lots of time rust falls down and shorts out the firing.

[Peg_Leg]

Try turning the valves on slowly. They have a pressure safety in them. If the pressure changes rapidly it will shut off.

[Executive45]

The only recall that makes sense is for them to pull out their cooling unit and replace it with the Amish one..like that will ever happen..:E......Dennis

[vegasfoodguy]

Cruzette wrote:
Be sure to check and see if your Norcold refrigerator has been recalled on their website. A lot of the 1200's have been recalled,including ours. Our recall parts are on order now. Possible fire hazard!

What is the recall for? I had the updated heat sensor installed in January. Are they replacing the heating units?

Thanks,
Terry

[Cruzette]

Be sure to check and see if your Norcold refrigerator has been recalled on their website. A lot of the 1200's have been recalled,including ours. Our recall parts are on order now. Possible fire hazard!

[dan-nickie]

Turn on the stove burners for a minute to get LP flowing first.

[Old-Biscuit]

Keep smacking the gas valve as needed..........

OR fix gas valve problem.
Contacts/terminals dirty.....loose...corroded
Gas valve solenoids sticking/binding
Gas valve sticking/binding


Dad used to whack the top of the ole RCA TV to make it work.
Finally had to buy a new TV