Fridge not connecting to run on gas - any advice?

[Pocket Rocket]

Hi folks - query about motorhome fridge. We don’t have elec hook up tonight so are trying to run the fridge on gas for the first time. The gas is on, and cooker is fine, but fridge is still flashing and beeping to say it’s not connected to the gas.

Any advice?

 

[Landy Andy]

Somewhere you will have a gas manifold which will have valves to turn gas on and off for each appliance. Find that and check it’s on.

How old is the fridge.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Have you checked the fridge fuses ?can you hear the pizo ignition clicking on.? Just make sure the fridge gas line is open.

 

[Pocket Rocket]

Fridge is in a new 2022 Chausson motorhome, not used it on gas before (has worked fine on electric). It’s a dometic fridge-freezer. 3 way option - elec, gas, or 12v when driving. It’s usually on auto and self selects the power source. It’s currently flashing a little light flashing for the gas symbol and a warning symbol.

 

[suavecarve]

Just on the basis that you havent had it running on gas before but gas is apparently working, is there some form of reset button, possibly in the gas cupboard, possibly red, that you have to hold down for a period to set/reset ? (for the fridge working on gas)

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[David and Sally]

Try pushing the triangle warning button. It usually resets the fridge once gas is available. Fridge should then fire up.

 

[suavecarve]

Try pushing the triangle warning button. It usually resets the fridge once gas is available. Fridge should then fire up.

Which reminds me, if that doesnt work, turn off the control panel and turn it back on

 

[Reallyretired]

If youve never used it may be the pipes are full of air. Because the gas jet is very small it can take a very long time for the gas to reach the burner. Try turning it on and off a few times, giving it at least 30sec to ignite each time.

 

[suavecarve]

You havent had your kitchen window open have you ?

 

[Pocket Rocket]

Thanks all! Checked the manifold (all OK), tried turning on and off several times. Now working I think it was a matter of first time use / waiting for gas to come through.

Thanks for the advice!

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[tonka]

If youve never used it may be the pipes are full of air. Because the gas jet is very small it can take a very long time for the gas to reach the burner. Try turning it on and off a few times, giving it at least 30sec to ignite each time.

This is my suggestion as well. We once have to give the fridge a few attempts to light after the gas has been off.