Are you experiencing issues with your caravan fridge? Check out our below troubleshooting tips if:
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Your fridge doesn't work.
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There is excessive noise coming from your refrigerator
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There is insufficient refrigerating power.
Issue One: Your Fridge Doesn't Work:
Check that:
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The thermostat is not set to "STOP".
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The electrical system circuit breaker on the appliance has not tripped.
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The fuse in the electronic control unit has not blown.
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The power cable is not faulty.
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The battery is delivering sufficient power.
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The voltage on the electronic control unit terminal board corresponds to that of the battery. If there is a voltage drop of over 0.2-0.4V check that:
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The size of the cable connecting the battery to the electronic control unit corresponds to specifications.
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Any junction points in the power line are efficient and terminals are properly tightened.
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There are no signs of oxidisation on the battery poles & contact points.
Issue Two: Excess Refrigerator Noise:
Check that:
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The refrigerator and refrigerating unit are positioned on flat surfaces.
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The refrigerator is not touching other objects that may cause vibrations.
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The refrigerating circuit tubes at the back of the unit are not touching or vibrating against the appliance.
Issue Three: Insufficient Refrigerator Power:
Check that:
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The door is sealed properly.
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The refrigerator is not positioned close to heat sources.
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The refrigerator and remote refrigerating unit are sufficiently ventilated.
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Frost has not accumulated on the evaporator.
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Dust has not blocked the condenser.
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The fan rotates freely (in forced cooling models).
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The refrigerator is not over full.
If after checking these simple troubleshooting tips your refrigerator is still not functioning correctly, please consult the manufacturer.
DISCLAIMER* Please note, this advice is general in nature and we strongly recommend consulting the product manual and where relevant, a professional installer.
