FAULT FINDING

 

OWNERS OBSERVATION     CAUSE / REMEDY
No sound from refrigerator As there are no moving parts in a three way absorption type
refrigerator / freezers, no sound will be detected during
operation.

 

 

Refrigerator fails to operate on 240 volts.

 Controls set incorrectly.  Check that the thermostat is set to
maximum, power is switched on and controls are set to
obtain 240 volt operation.
Break in electric circuit. Check that the supply voltage to the refrigerator / freezer is maintained at full rate.
Refrigerator fails to operate on 12 volt. Controls set incorrectly.  Check that the 12 volt switch is on,
and that the controls are set correctly to obtain 12 volt
operation.
Break in electrical circuit. Check fuses, switches and plugs.
Drop in supply voltage. Check that the 12 volt supply to the
refrigerator / freezer is maintained at the required full rate.

 

Refrigerator fails to operate on LP Gas.

 Controls set incorrectly. Check that the thermostat is set to
maximum, gas is turned on and controls are set to obtain gas operation.
Gas supply restricted. Check that the gas bottle is full, all LP gas valves are open, ensure gas jet is clean and burner is alight.
Incorrect lighting procedure. Check that flame failure safety valve has not been prematurely released.

 

Refrigerator not getting cold enough. Refrigerator / freezer not level. The refrigerator / freezer must be level in both directions to operate correctly.
Ventilation/installation inadequate. The refrigerator / freezer must be ventilated, installed and flued in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
Drop in supply voltage. Check that the supply voltage to the refrigerator / freezer is maintained at full rate.
Controls not set correctly or thermostat incorrectly used.
In hot weather the thermostat setting should be closer to maximum than usual.
More than one source of energy used at the same time.
Door is not closed properly or magnetic sealing strip is
defective.
Gas system restricted or flame has gone out. Depending on use, gas system should be periodically cleaned and adjusted
Evaporator heavily coated with ice. Refrigerator / freezer should be defrosted at more frequent intervals.
The gas pressure is incorrect. Check the pressure at both the gas bottle and burner.