3-Way Refrigerators/ Freezers

Owners Observation

Cause / Remedy

No sound from refrigerator

• As there are no moving parts in 3-way absorption type refrigerators/ freezers. No sound will be detected during operation.

• Controls set incorrectly. Check that thermostat is set to on 240V. Maximum, power is switched on and controls are set to obtain 240V operation.
• Break in electrical circuit. Check fuses, switches and plugs.
• Drop in supply voltage. Check that the supply voltage to the refrigerator/ freezer is maintained at full rate.

• Controls set incorrectly. Check that the thermostat is set to LP Gas. Maximum gas is turned on and controls are set to obtain gas operation.
• Gas supply restricted. Check that the gas bottle is full, all LP gas valves are open. Ensure gas jet is clean and burner is alight.
• Incorrect lighting procedure. Check that flame failure safety valve has not been prematurely released.

• Refrigerator/ freezer not level. The refrigerator/ freezer must be
  enough level in both directions to operate correctly.
• Ventilation/ installation inadequate. The refrigerator/ freezer must be ventilated, installed and flued in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
• Drop in supply voltage. Check that the supply voltage to the refrigerator/ freezer is maintained at full rate.
• Controls not set correctly or thermostat incorrectly used. In hot weather the thermostat setting should be closer to maximum than usual.
• More than one source of energy used at the same time.
• Door is not closed properly or magnetic sealing strip is defective.
• Gas system restricted or flame has gone out. Depending on use, gas system should be periodically cleaned and adjusted.
• Evaporator heavily coated with ice. Refrigerator/ freezer should be defrosted at more frequent intervals.
• The gas pressure is incorrect. Check the pressure at both the gas bottle and burner.