How to light dometic fridge from 70’

[Azeretizta]

Hi forum!

I have a trouble to light up my fridge. Unfortunately manual on the fridge is rusted already.And can’t find any info on net. So I’m really desperate! It’s not possible to do it manually from back of the fridge like on another models.

Please please please, help me 🙏


Thanks a lot! You will literally save me!

[ROBERT CROSS]

See the other thread you posted on...

Bob
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[OTRA15]

Thanks for starting this new thread.

Bob's reply on the other thread is copied here:

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

Hello..

Where to start....Turn the gas on and soap check all connections for leaks.
Does the round knob snap when you pull it out?
Yes? ...It is most likely the piezoelectric switch used to light the pilot flame.
You push and hold the button on the left to supply gas to the pilot and pull the piezo switch while you're helper watches to see if the pilot lights. If it does then turn the gas/thermostat knob all the way up to begin cooling.

Bob
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Peter

[OTRA15]

And your reply is copied here:

Originally Posted by Azeretizta

Hello Bob!

Thanks a lot! You are awesome!

No leaks!

Valve knob - snap when I pulled out. Thermostat knob- rotation not so freely, but rotating without troubles. Knob for “pull when lightning” - not snap, but I can hear how is pulling with pressure. Knob “ push when lightning” I actually and unfortunately rotated out������ So will try it rotate back- not sure if I having in right spot when I’m trying to light up my fridge.

I vaguely remember that there was some trick in order to light upa maybe it doesn’t was on propane, but for 12v or electric. So first I need to have a thermostat knob on G and after rotate on max etc?

Thanks a lot for your help and your time ��

[ROBERT CROSS]

The "TRICK" may be to hold the button long enough let the thermocouple for the burner heat so the pilot light stays lit.

Bob
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[Lumatic]

On my 71 I cut a access hole through the plywood partition so I can access the burner assembly. I prop the valve open with a wooden shim behind the handle. I use a long handle lighter to light the burner and hold it long enough to heat the thermocouple

[Azeretizta]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

The "TRICK" may be to hold the button long enough let the thermocouple for the burner heat so the pilot light stays lit.

Bob
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🤣 I’m sorry. I think there was trick in order how to do it. First to leave it on G after to No. 5 or something like that..

Thanks a lot!

Anyway


It’s me again. Push knob fixed. And when I’m trying to Light up the fridge. Light on signal next to knob is showing light for second everytime when I push the knob, but doesn’t light up even over that.

Please can you give me another advice🙏
Thanks a lot

Tereza

[ROBERT CROSS]

Hold that button, engage the lighter, have someone check to see if the pilot light is burning and hold the button until it stays lit on its own. You may have a bad thermocouple.

Bob
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[azflycaster]

It is easier to do when it is very dark in the trailer. You should be able to see the spark by looking at the glass lens on the left end of the panel, next to the push to light button. If you see a spark and it is not lighting, make sure you have the other lever pulled out and the gas/electric know is in the correct position.

Once you see a solid flame in the window, you need to let the thermocouple heat up. Hold the lever out for another 15 seconds or more and make sure the flame does not go out when you release the pulled out knob.

The fridge in my old trailer was a pain to light on rainy days. It always fired right up on a dry day.