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NordicLife
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Jul 11, 2016

How to Remove Burner Cover on Dometic 2652

I would like to examine and clean the burner on my refrigerator, but have run into a road block. The instructions, and the You-Tube video I watched, simply said to remove the cover, but did not describe how to do this. This fridge had a larger wind shield, simply removed with three screws, and then a small sheet metal box surrounding the burner, which is the burner cover. I cannot figure out how to remove this box to expose the burner, ignitor, etc.

There is a single screw on top of the box, which I removed, but the cover still seems to be wedged or held in place by something else. It wiggles a little bit, but the right side seems firmly held in place. I pulled and twisted as much as I dared, but thought I should ask for help before strong arming it further. There must be a trick or something I am missing.

I recall that the Dometic fridges on other units I have owned had a somewhat similar cover, and their removal required careful manipulation, twisting, shoving, and an advanced understanding of three-dimensional geometry. But this one is beyond me.

Is there a second screw, or some other fitting I need to remove? Has this been a problem for others?

Thanks.
  • grizzzman wrote:
    .. The inside edge is dimpled. Grab the edge that hangs out with pliers and give it a yank. You will see why it is a bit hard to pull out.
    Yup, the first time you do it you think your are going to break it.
  • NordicLife wrote:
    I would like to examine and clean the burner on my refrigerator, but have run into a road block. The instructions, and the You-Tube video I watched, simply said to remove the cover, but did not describe how to do this. This fridge had a larger wind shield, simply removed with three screws, and then a small sheet metal box surrounding the burner, which is the burner cover. I cannot figure out how to remove this box to expose the burner, ignitor, etc.

    There is a single screw on top of the box, which I removed, but the cover still seems to be wedged or held in place by something else. It wiggles a little bit, but the right side seems firmly held in place. I pulled and twisted as much as I dared, but thought I should ask for help before strong arming it further. There must be a trick or something I am missing.

    I recall that the Dometic fridges on other units I have owned had a somewhat similar cover, and their removal required careful manipulation, twisting, shoving, and an advanced understanding of three-dimensional geometry. But this one is beyond me.

    Is there a second screw, or some other fitting I need to remove? Has this been a problem for others?

    Thanks.


    The inside edge is dimpled. Grab the edge that hangs out with pliers and give it a yank. You will see why it is a bit hard to pull out.

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