Fridge Service/Fixing

Post by **Bobass** » 27 Jun 2007, 16:56

Hi all,

3 way electolux fridge - ignites ok, but refuses to stay on once I've let go of the knob

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Does anyone have any ideas on simple chexks/fixes?

What type of establishment do I take van to to get it fixed?

Post by **kevtherev** » 27 Jun 2007, 17:02

How long did you hold the knob in?

Post by **pryce1234** » 27 Jun 2007, 18:01

For approx 20 secs, if this fails, its probably the thermocouple,

if u take the fridge out, look at where the flame comes out, there will be a wire, solid copper, that sits in the flame, this keeps the gas valve open,

usually its just a carbon build up on this wire, which can be cleaned off with a bit of emery/fine sand paper.

happened to us out on tour, so i cleaned it with half of the wifes emery board nail file. worked a treat after.

hope that works,

Paul

ps when u finish cleaning the wire, it must sit in the flame but no touch anything around it, ie any metal casing

Post by **famous phil** » 27 Jun 2007, 18:05

sounds like it might be thermocouple had to change mine last year

Post by **kevtherev** » 27 Jun 2007, 20:21

yes phil ...or even not in the flame as pryce says

Post by **RachelDaisy** » 28 Jun 2007, 16:31

Most caravan places are able to do checks and repairs on the interior appliances in campers. Give a few a ring.

Post by **Sven** » 29 Jun 2007, 09:58

Mine does this and i find is that immediatly afer i let go of the knob or brass shaft i pull it. flame stays lit then. This seems to work every time for me.
S

Post by **sevy** » 02 Jul 2007, 13:06

either thermocouple or gas reg actuating valve , thermo couple cheap to buy from screwfix , make sure it sits in the flame correctly especially if van on a slope .

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