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Phill of Townsville


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Hello. We have a Dometic 90 Ltr three way fridge.  I have had it on 240V and the Freezer keeps icing over. I had it on 10 to start then backed off to 4 but still happens. What am  I doing wrong. What's busted or not.  I haven't tried it on Gas yet . We are  holed up for a longish term at this point. What's going on?

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Joda


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Hi Phill, sounds like the thermostat has died & fridge is flat_ out all the time, if You can get the thermostat out it can be checked with a multimeter set to resistance ( I think), no blocked water drain channels in freezer box? Try it on gas, may give a clue to whats going on, John.

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My Thetford 180 three way does the same. Gas or 240v. Has done since new.I just take things out and put in fridge section and turn down to 1 with freezer door open and basically let it thaw out. Then put still frozen things back in freezer and back up, usually 3.

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Not surprising it iced up on 10 (the coldest), just turning it down to 4 wont help as the ice will remain, give it a defrost and start again somewhere between 3 and 4.

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You need to totally deftost it then turn it back on.

Start with setting 3 and make adjustments from there.

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I am with Ozlad and Hetho

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I had this problem on our Thetford 180, turned out to be a faulty temperature sensor. It is a small item clipped between the cooling fins inside the fridge. A repair agent came to us, replaced it and charged Thetford for warranty repair. All good now.

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If it is icing up excessively when the temperature is OK, it is likely that the door is leaking which allows x/s moisture to get in to the evaporator.
Check the door seals - put a good torch inside at night and close the door. If any light gets out, moisture will get in.
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Thanks Peter.. I will  have a check of that. 

Phillip



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Thanks..  I will look for that one as well.

 

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Hello All...  thanks for the  replies and suggestions.....  

I will check out all the points IDC.  The beers are still cold as well.

 

Thanks.

Phillip



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