Why is the igniter not working on my Dometic refrigerator?
Why is the igniter not working on my Dometic refrigerator?
5.0 out of 5 stars Igniter not going off even when fridge is lit and working. I have a 1991 trailer with a Dometic refrigerator. My problem was that the igniter did not shut off even though the pilot was lighting. The igniter was also clicking at a faster rate than when it was working.
What should I do if my Refrigerator igniter Sparks?
If the wire sparks to a metal part of the refrigerator, the electrode is bad. Before performing this test, however, if an electronic gas valve is involved in the system, locate the manual propane shut off valve at the back of the refrigerator and turn it off so propane is not allowed to flow and accumulate.
What should the polarity be on a refrigerator igniter?
It should be about 3/16″. If the above test doesn’t solve the problem, then pull the igniter from the refrigerator. With no other wires attached, apply 12 volt to the “+” and “G” terminals of the igniter, observing correct polarity.
How do you test a cracked igniter on a refrigerator?
To test for a cracked electrode, disconnect the spark wire from the electrode and set the refrigerator controls to the position where sparking normally occurs. If the wire sparks to a metal part of the refrigerator, the electrode is bad. Before performing this test, however,…
5.0 out of 5 stars Igniter not going off even when fridge is lit and working. I have a 1991 trailer with a Dometic refrigerator. My problem was that the igniter did not shut off even though the pilot was lighting. The igniter was also clicking at a faster rate than when it was working.
If the wire sparks to a metal part of the refrigerator, the electrode is bad. Before performing this test, however, if an electronic gas valve is involved in the system, locate the manual propane shut off valve at the back of the refrigerator and turn it off so propane is not allowed to flow and accumulate.
It should be about 3/16″. If the above test doesn’t solve the problem, then pull the igniter from the refrigerator. With no other wires attached, apply 12 volt to the “+” and “G” terminals of the igniter, observing correct polarity.
To test for a cracked electrode, disconnect the spark wire from the electrode and set the refrigerator controls to the position where sparking normally occurs. If the wire sparks to a metal part of the refrigerator, the electrode is bad. Before performing this test, however,…
Where are the prongs on the Dometic re-igniter?
DESIGN – It has 3 prongs on the lower right corner of the board and 1 prong on the lower left corner. RE-IGNITE – Make your refrigerator functional again. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers.
Is there a Dometic fridge that works on gas?
My Dometic RM7832, side×side, 2 way fridge works again on gas!!! I’m a full-timer and was spending so much money on take out and getting really bummed out bc I’d just installed a whole solar system on my own partially to never have to worry about refrigeration again.
What is the part number on the Dometic refrigerator?
So the review saying that part number 679 was imprinted on back was most helpful to know that I was getting the right part. Also, there is a free pdf for the refrigerator at the Dometic web site that helped too with names of parts.
