Dometic DM2652 - Testing the Thermal Fuse for Continuity; Replacing the Thermal Fuse

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Service Procedures Americana and New Generation Refrigerators
8.31 Testing the Thermal Fuse for
Continuity
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31 Testing the Thermal Fuse Connector and Wire End
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Connector
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Wire End
1. Perform the steps in “Replacing the Thermal Fuse” on
page 44 to remove the thermal fuse.
2. Attach one lead of the multi-meter to the connector
and one to the end of the wire.
The reading should show continuity. If it shows no
continuity, it indicates a blown fuse.
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Consult the operating manual for the multi-meter
for specific device function.
8.32 Replacing the Thermal Fuse
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32 Removing the Thermal Fuse
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Thermal Fuse
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Tabs
1. Disconnect the unit from all power sources (120VAC
and 12VDC).
2. What is the model of the refrigerator?
– Americana, disconnect the thermal fuse from the
12VDC terminal block and one leg of the thermo
fuse.
– New Generation, first generation DMR702, and
DMR702-D, disconnect the thermal fuse from the
lower control module and one leg of the thermo
fuse.
3. Carefully bend the tabs holding the thermal fuse in
place.
4. Remove the defective thermal fuse.
5. Complete these steps in reverse order with the new
thermal fuse to complete the replacement.
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