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Dometic
®
MANUAL
Refrigerators
1
This section addresses the most common system problems associated with Refrigerators supplied by The Dometic
Corporation. Our intent is to provide you with a guideline of checks to make, should you encounter one of the
following symptoms.
Operation 18C 37,38
Wiring B 25-30
Switch 13C,14C 35
Operation 18C 37,38
AC Volts 17C 36
Heating Element 10C 34
Thermostat 6C 33
Switch 13C,14C 35
Wiring B 25-30
Operation 18C 37,38
DC Volts 15C 36
Igniter 12C 34
Electrode 12C 34
High Voltage Cable 12C 35
Switch 13C,14C 35
Wiring B 25-30
Operation 18C 37,38
LP gas 1A 12
Filter 8C 33
Orifice 3A 14
Burner 2A 12
Shut-off Valve 2A 12
Safety Valve 2C 32
Thermocouple 3C 32
Thermocouple Adapter, 4C 32
(Top Mount Controls Only)
Operation 18C 37,38
Level 1J 89
Ambient Temperature 5J 90
Cooling Unit 6J 90
LP Gas 1A 12
Thermostat 5C 33
Filter 8C 33
Orifice 3A 14
Burner 2A 12
Flue Baffle 3A 12,13
Flue Tube 3A 14
AC Volts 17C 36
Heating Element 17C 37
Thermostat 9C 33
Switch 13C,14C 35
Wiring B 25-30
SYMPTOM CAUSE
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1. No operation.
2. No electric operation.
3. No gas operation — no spark.
4. No gas operation — sparks but no flame.
5. No cooling on any mode.
6. No cooling on gas — cools properly on other
mode(s). (RM2604 & RM2804 ONLY)
7. No cooling on electric — cools properly on other
mode(s). (RM2604 & RM2804 ONLY)
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BrandDometic
ModelRM3604
CategoryRefrigerator
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section A: LP Gas Requirements

LP Gas Requirements

Details LP gas pressure requirements for Dometic refrigerators, including test housing.

LP Gas Components

Explains key components like the shut-off valve and burner for gas operation.

Flue Baffle Dimensions and Positions

Provides dimensions and placement for flue baffles across various Dometic models.

Section B: Wiring Diagrams

RM7130 Typical Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the electrical wiring for the RM7130 refrigerator model.

RM7832 Typical Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the electrical wiring for the RM7832 refrigerator model.

RM7732 Typical Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the electrical wiring for the RM7732 refrigerator model.

RM7030 Wiring Diagrams

Provides typical wiring diagrams for the RM7030 refrigerator model.

RM4804 Wiring Diagrams

Shows typical wiring diagrams for RM4804 3-way and 2-way models.

RM2652/RM2852/RM2612/RM2812 Wiring Diagram

Presents the typical wiring diagram for specific Dometic refrigerator models.

RM3604/RM3804 Wiring Diagrams

Illustrates wiring diagrams for RM3604/RM3804 3-way and 2-way models.

Royale & Elite Wiring Diagrams

Details typical 3-way and 2-way wiring for Royale & Elite models.

AMES & AES Wiring Diagrams

Illustrates typical 3-way and 2-way wiring diagrams for AMES & AES models.

RM2604/RM2804 Wiring Diagrams

Shows typical 2-way and 3-way wiring diagrams for RM2604/RM2804 models.

Manual Refrigerator Wiring Diagrams

Covers wiring for manual refrigerators with reignitors and piezo ignitors.

Manual Refrigerator Wiring Diagrams

Details wiring for manual refrigerators with reigniters and relays.

Manual Refrigerator Wiring Diagrams

Illustrates wiring for manual refrigerators with reigniters and piezo ignitors.

Manual Refrigerator Wiring Diagrams

Shows wiring for manual refrigerators with piezo ignitors.

Manual Refrigerator Wiring Diagrams

Details wiring for manual refrigerators with reigniters.

External Wiring

120 Volts AC Connection

Describes the proper connection of the 120V AC power cord for safety.

12 Volt DC Connections

Explains 12V DC connections for igniters and heaters, including wire gauge.

Ignition Lock Connection

Details the ignition lock connection for specific system functions.

Internal Wiring Checks

Advises checking internal wiring and connectors for proper connections.

Section C: Dometic Manual Refrigerator Components

Bypass Screw

Explains the bypass screw's function and checking procedure for gas flow.

Safety Valve

Describes the safety valve's function to shut off LP gas and its testing method.

Thermocouple

Details the thermocouple's function and testing procedure for voltage output.

Thermocouple Adapter

Explains the thermocouple adapter's role in reading millivolts and its testing.

Refrigerator Components

Gas Thermostat

Details the gas thermostat's operation and calibration checks.

Dual Thermostat

Describes the dual thermostat operation and testing.

Flame Indicator Meter

Explains the flame indicator meter and potential issues.

Filter

Describes the filter's function and its potential impact on cooling.

Electric Thermostat

Explains the electric thermostat's control over cabinet temperature.

Refrigerator Components

Relay Testing

Details checking the relay for DC heating element control.

Heating Element Check

Explains how to check the heating element's resistance.

Igniter Testing

Describes how to test the igniter and electrode for spark generation.

Electrode Checks

Explains visual checks and spark gap settings for the electrode.

Refrigerator Components

Switch (Top Mount Controls) Continuity

Details how to check the selector switch for continuity.

DC Components Switch Continuity

Explains how to check the DC components switch for continuity.

Refrigerator Operating Requirements

DC Voltage Requirements

Outlines DC voltage requirements for refrigerator operation.

DC Components Switch Checks

Describes checking the bottom mount switch for continuity.

AC Voltage Requirements

Specifies AC voltage requirements and operating range.

18C. Operation Procedures

Gas Operation

Details starting and operating the refrigerator on gas mode.

Refrigerators with Piezo Ignitor

Explains gas operation for models with piezo ignitors.

Refrigerators with Automatic Reignitors

Explains gas operation for models with automatic reignitors.

Electric Operation

Describes how to start and operate the refrigerator on electric power.

Thermostat Adjustment

Explains thermostat adjustment for cabinet temperature control.

19C. Operation for Bottom Mount Controls

Gas Operation

Details starting and operating the refrigerator on gas mode.

Refrigerators with Piezo Ignitor

Explains gas operation for piezo ignitor models.

Refrigerators with Automatic Reigniters

Explains gas operation for automatic reignitor models.

20C. Operation for Top Mount Controls

Electric Operation

Describes how to start and operate the refrigerator on electric power.

Thermostat Adjustment

Explains thermostat adjustment for cabinet temperature control.

Refrigerators with Piezo Ignitors

Details operation for piezo ignitor models with top mount controls.

Refrigerators with Automatic Ignition

Explains operation for automatic ignition models with top mount controls.

Section D: Refrigerator Operation

1D. Ames Refrigerator Operation

Describes operation modes for Ames refrigerators.

Auto Mode

Describes the automatic mode, prioritizing AC, then GAS.

Gas Mode

Explains LP gas operation, ignition sequence, and restart.

DC Mode (3-Way Models Only)

Details DC mode operation and its priority over other modes.

Special Features of Operation

Explains features like automatic operation on component failure.

2D. AES Refrigerator Operation

AES Mode

Describes AES mode priority and energy source selection.

AC/Gas Mode

Explains AC/Gas mode selection and priority.

Gas Mode

Details LP gas operation, ignition, and restart procedures.

Battery Protection System

Explains the system's battery protection and DC operation limits.

3D. Royale Refrigerator Operation

Auto Mode (2-Way Model)

Describes auto mode for 2-way models, prioritizing AC over GAS.

Gas Mode (2-Way Model)

Explains LP gas operation for 2-way models.

Auto Mode (3-Way Model)

Details auto mode for 3-way models, prioritizing AC, DC, then GAS.

4D. Elite Refrigerator Operation (2-Way)

Auto Mode

Describes auto mode for 2-way Elite refrigerators.

Gas Mode

Explains LP gas operation for 2-way Elite refrigerators.

Temperature Selector

Explains how the temperature selector controls operation.

To Shut Off the Refrigerator

Details the procedure for shutting off the refrigerator.

Description of Operating Modes

Gas Mode

Provides more detail on gas mode operation for Elite refrigerators.

Temperature Selector

Explains temperature selector adjustment.

To Shut Off the Refrigerator

Details how to shut off the refrigerator.

Auto Mode

Describes the auto mode operation and energy source selection.

Gas Mode

Explains LP gas operation and ignition sequence.

Special Features of Operation

Details features like operation during component failure.

5D. Elite Refrigerator Operation (3-Way)

AES/Auto Mode

Describes AES/Auto mode priority and energy source selection.

AC/Gas Mode

Explains AC/Gas mode selection and priority.

Gas Mode

Details LP gas operation, ignition, and restart.

Description of Operating Modes

AES/Auto Mode

Describes AES/Auto mode operation and energy source selection.

AC/Gas Mode

Explains AC/Gas mode selection and priority.

Gas Mode

Details LP gas operation and ignition sequence.

Battery Protection System

Explains the system's battery protection.

Refrigerator Electrical Components

AC Voltage Requirements

Specifies AC voltage requirements and operating range.

AC Components Heating Element

Explains checking the AC heating element.

DC Components Heating Element

Explains checking the DC heating element.

Refrigerator Components

Thermistor Testing

Details testing the thermistor for proper function.

Thermistor Adjuster Check

Explains the thermistor adjuster and its resistance check.

DC Voltage Requirements

Outlines DC voltage requirements for refrigerator operation.

DC Components Solenoid Valve

Solenoid Valve Testing

Describes testing the solenoid valve for proper operation.

Igniter and Related Components

Igniter Testing

Explains testing the igniter for high voltage spark generation.

High Voltage Cable Check

Details how to check the high voltage cable for sparking.

Electrode Checks

Explains visual checks and spark gap settings for the electrode.

Circuit Board Components

Thermocouple Voltage Check

Details checking the thermocouple voltage output.

Upper Circuit Board Integrity

Explains testing the upper circuit board's integrity.

Diagnostic Mode Access

Describes how to access and use the diagnostic mode.

Circuit Board Checks

Lower Circuit Board Integrity

Explains testing the lower circuit board's integrity.

DC Volt Checks

Details DC voltage checks on the lower circuit board.

AC Mode Checks

Explains AC mode checks on the circuit board.

DC Mode Checks

Details DC mode checks on the circuit board.

Component Checks and Fuses

Gas Mode Checks

Explains gas mode checks on the circuit board.

Door Switch Testing

Describes testing the door switch for continuity.

Fuse Checks

Explains how to check and replace fuses.

Climate Control Heater Check

Describes checking the climate control heater switch and resistance.

Section E: Refrigerator Operation

1E. Refrigerator Operation

Describes general refrigerator operation and display panels.

Display Panel (RM2652, RM2852)

Describes the display panel for RM2652/RM2852 models.

Legend 2-Way Model

Provides a legend for 2-way model controls.

Display Panel (RM2612, RM2812)

Describes the display panel for RM2612/RM2812 models.

Legend

Provides a legend for controls on RM2612/RM2812 models.

2E. Start-Up Instructions

AUTO Mode Operation

Details AUTO mode operation and energy source selection.

MANUAL Mode Operation

Explains MANUAL mode operation and continuous running.

To Shut Off the Refrigerator

Details the procedure for shutting off the refrigerator.

Operating Modes

Describes AUTO, MANUAL, and STANDBY modes.

AUTO MODE

Describes AUTO mode operation and energy source selection.

MANUAL MODE

Explains MANUAL mode operation and continuous running.

STANDBY MODE

Details operation during component failure.

Refrigerator Electrical Requirements

AC Voltage Requirements

Specifies AC voltage requirements and operating range.

AC Components Heating Element

Explains checking the AC heating element.

DC Voltage Requirements

Outlines DC voltage requirements for refrigerator operation.

DC Components Thermistor

Thermistor Testing

Details testing the thermistor for proper function.

Solenoid Valve and Igniter

Solenoid Valve Testing

Describes testing the solenoid valve for proper operation.

Igniter Testing

Explains testing the igniter for high voltage spark generation.

Component Checks

High Voltage Cable Check

Details how to check the high voltage cable for sparking.

Electrode Checks

Explains visual checks and spark gap settings for the electrode.

Thermocouple Check

Details checking the thermocouple voltage output.

Upper Circuit Board Integrity

Explains testing the upper circuit board's integrity.

Lower Circuit Board Integrity

Explains testing the lower circuit board's integrity.

Circuit Board Checks

DC Volt Checks

Details DC voltage checks on the circuit board.

AC Mode Checks

Explains AC mode checks on the circuit board.

Component and Circuit Board Checks

Gas Mode Checks

Explains gas mode checks on the circuit board.

Door Switch Testing

Describes testing the door switch for continuity.

Fuse Checks

Explains how to check and replace fuses.

Climate Control Heater Check

Describes checking the climate control heater switch and resistance.

Section F: Refrigerator Operation

1F. Operation

Details operation for RM7030, including LP gas delay mode.

LP Gas Delay Mode

Explains the LP gas delay mode and its purpose.

AES Fully Automatic Mode

Describes AES fully automatic mode operation and energy priority.

LP Gas Operation

Details LP gas operation, ignition sequence, and safety warnings.

LP Gas Only Operation

Explains operating solely on LP gas, including delay mode.

LP Gas Operation Details

Flame Failure During LP Gas Operation

Describes procedures for flame failure in LP gas operation.

120 Volts AC Operation

Explains the refrigerator's operation on 120V AC power.

Low Voltage Monitor

Describes the low voltage monitor and emergency cooling mode.

Thermostat Adjustment

Explains thermostat adjustment for temperature control.

Refrigerator Electrical Components

AC Voltage Requirements

Specifies AC voltage requirements and operating range.

AC Components Heating Element

Explains checking the AC heating element.

DC Voltage Requirements

Outlines DC voltage requirements for refrigerator operation.

DC Components Heating Element

Explains checking the DC heating element.

Thermostat Operation and Testing

Explains thermostat operation and testing.

Solenoid Valve Testing

Describes testing the solenoid valve for proper operation.

Component Testing Procedures

Igniter Testing

Explains testing the igniter for high voltage spark generation.

High Voltage Cable Check

Details how to check the high voltage cable for sparking.

Electrode Checks

Explains visual checks and spark gap settings for the electrode.

Thermocouple Check

Details checking the thermocouple voltage output.

Relay Testing

Details checking the relay for DC heater control.

Circuit Board Switch Checks

Door Switch Testing

Describes testing the door switch for continuity.

1. ON-OFF Switch Check

Explains checking the ON-OFF switch continuity.

Circuit Board Switch and Lamp Checks

2. AES Function Switch Checks

Details checks for the AES function switch.

3. AES Function Lamp Checks

Explains checks for the AES function lamp.

4. AC/Gas Function Switch Checks

Details checks for the AC/Gas function switch.

Circuit Board Switch and Lamp Checks

5. AC/Gas Function Lamp Checks

Explains checks for the AC/Gas function lamp.

6. Gas Function Switch Checks

Details checks for the Gas function switch.

7. Gas Function Lamp Checks

Explains checks for the Gas function lamp.

8. AC Mode Lamp and Switch Checks

Details checks for the AC mode lamp and switch.

9. 12-Volt Mode Lamp & Switch Checks

Explains checks for the 12-volt mode lamp and switch.

Circuit Board Switch and Lamp Checks

10. Delay Mode Lamp and Switch Checks

Details checks for the delay mode lamp and switch.

11. Gas Mode Lamp and Switch Checks

Explains checks for the gas mode lamp and switch.

12. Gas Flame Warning Lamp Check

Details checks for the gas flame warning lamp.

Circuit Board Procedures

Outlines procedures for checking circuit board operation.

Circuit Board Procedures and Fuse

Circuit Board Procedures

Outlines procedures for checking circuit board operation.

Fuse Check

Explains how to check and replace the fuse.

Section G: Ice Maker Components

1G. Ice Maker Components

Details components of the ice maker cycle without a compressor.

Mold Heater

Describes the mold heater and its resistance check.

Mold Thermostat

Explains the mold thermostat's function and testing.

Ice Ejector

Details the ice ejector's operation and potential issues.

Shutoff Arm

Describes the shutoff arm's function and manual shutoff.

Ice Maker Operation and Components

Mold Switches

Explains the operation of the mold switches.

Water Valve Switch

Details the water valve switch function.

Timing Motor Check

Describes checking the timing motor continuity.

Water Valve

Explains the solenoid-operated water valve.

Ice Maker Assembly Replacement

Advises on replacing the entire ice maker assembly.

2G. Operation

Provides an overview of the ice maker cycle.

4H. Ice Maker - Other

Air Flow

Emphasizes the importance of clear air paths for ice production.

Water Fill Adjustment

Explains how to adjust water fill for proper ice cube production.

Water Supply Requirements

Water Supply

Details water supply requirements and troubleshooting air in lines.

Section H: Ice Makers with Compressor

1H. Ice Maker Operation

Describes the operation of the ice maker with a compressor.

2H. Ice Maker Components

Details key components of the ice maker system.

Switch, On/Off

Describes checking the ice maker ON/OFF switch for continuity.

Start Device and Overload

Explains testing the start device and overload components.

Compressor Testing

Details testing the compressor for continuity.

Ice Maker Component Details

Ice Ejector Operation

Describes the ice ejector's operation and potential issues.

Mold Thermostat Testing

Explains the mold thermostat's function and testing.

Fan Motor Check

Describes checking the fan motor for continuity.

Mold Heater Check

Describes the mold heater and its resistance check.

Shutoff/Ice Level Bail Arm Function

Explains the shutoff arm's function and manual shutoff.

Ice Maker Operation and Maintenance

Mold Switches

Explains the operation of the mold switches.

Water Valve Switch

Details the water valve switch function.

Timing Motor Check

Describes checking the timing motor continuity.

Water Valve

Explains the solenoid-operated water valve.

Ice Maker Assembly Replacement

Advises on replacing the entire ice maker assembly.

3H. Operation

Provides an overview of the ice maker cycle.

Condenser Air Flow

Discusses condenser airflow and its effect on ice production.

4H. Ice Maker - Other Procedures

Air Flow

Emphasizes the importance of clear air paths for ice production.

Water Fill Adjustment

Explains how to adjust water fill for proper ice cube production.

6H. Wiring and Water Supply

Wiring Diagrams

Refer to wiring diagrams for correct connections.

Water Supply

Details water supply requirements and troubleshooting air in lines.

Refrigerant System and Water Supply

7H. Refrigerant System

Discusses the refrigerant system, its charge, and handling.

8H. Water Supply

Details water supply requirements and troubleshooting.

Refrigerator Technical Data

Section J: Refrigerator Operation

Other Refrigerator Requirements

Covers general requirements like leveling and ventilation.

1J. Leveling

Explains the importance of proper leveling for absorption refrigerators.

J2. Ventilation

Details ventilation requirements for proper cooling unit operation.

J3. Air Leaks

Describes checking door gaskets for proper air sealing.

Refrigerator Operation Factors

4J. Door Position

Explains how to check and correct door alignment.

5J. Ambient Temperature

Discusses ambient temperature's impact on cooling efficiency.

6J. Cooling Unit

Explains the cooling unit's function and testing.

7J. Food Storage

Provides guidelines for proper food storage and air circulation.

8J. High Humidity

Discusses how high humidity affects the refrigerator.

9J. Interior Liner Seal to Frame

Explains the seal between the liner and frame and its effect on condensation.

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