Help with using fridge on gas (1 Viewer)

[Swifter]

Just trying to get a few things working in gas as I’ve never used them before .
Does anyone know how to get this fridge working on gas ?
thank you

 

[Odd job]

It's not the same as mine, but put the selector to gas and hold the thermostat knob in until the indicator moves into the green

 

[Geistguy]

It could take a while to ignite if it's not been used. When you turn and hold the ignition knob in you should hear a clicking sound, this is the spark to ignite the gas. Check your gas is coming through by lighting one of the hob burners.

Best of luck.

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[Swifter]

Thank you . I have tried to get it lit but when I push the ignition button I can hear it trying to ignite and then failing . I had better get someone to look at it . I have the oven on so gas is ok .

 

[gloworm]

As E Gasman says, turn selector to gas, hold in thermo knob while clicking igniter until red needle moves toward green on indicator.

 

[gloworm]

Sorry i was replying same time as you & Geisthuy,

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[grasscutter]

Just check that the fridge supply is not turned off. Some vans have a supply manifold with isolating valves.

 

[tonka]

As mentioned above it can sometime take longer for the gas the get though if its been unused for a while.
The hob usually lights a lot faster. So give it a few more tries..
Another thing to check is to find any isolation switches and make sure that is turned on.

 

[gloworm]

The igniter on that fridge is not electric, its a peso and you have to keep clicking it

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[pandas]

Couple of very un technical/expert suggestions you could try.
1. light a gas hob/oven first which will help get the gas through plus check that the gas is coming through from the source
2. make sure you are not on a slope - ours has to be level ish to work.
good luck.

 

[Swifter]

I tried to attach a small video but that hasn’t worked . Basically is sounds like it is trying to light( whooshing sound) , no clicking noise and the needle never moves into the green .

 

[Odd job]

The igniter on that fridge is not electric, its a peso and you have to keep clicking it

Looking at the picture I think this one is battery

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[Odd job]

I tried to attach a small video but that hasn’t worked . Basically is sounds like it is trying to light( whooshing sound) , no clicking noise and the needle never moves into the green .

If it is battery ignition, it may need a new battery

 

[Stealaway]

There is a gas jet in the bottom of the burner that is so small its easily and often blocked.

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[Swifter]

Thanks for all the help guys

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[grasscutter]

If you are confident you could remove the external vent and get some to hold the thermostat knob in while you use a lighter or match to light it.
If that won’t light then at least you know the gas isn’t getting through.

 

[Swifter]

If you are confident you could remove the external vent and get some to hold the thermostat knob in while you use a lighter or match to light it.
If that won’t light then at least you know the gas isn’t getting through.

Ok I will give it a go . Thank you

 

[grasscutter]

Ok I will give it a go . Thank you

When you take the lower cover off the burner assembly will be behind a hinged metal shield. Normally held in place by one screw. Possible worth blowing the assembly if you can or giving it a vaccuum.

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[Swifter]

When you take the lower cover off the burner assembly will be behind a hinged metal shield. Normally held in place by one screw. Possible worth blowing the assembly if you can or giving it a vaccuum.

Thank you . Struggling to get the cover off

 

[Swifter]

Cover off now

 

[two]

The gas flow is small for the pilot light, so it could take a long time before gas gets to the fridge. If you can smell gas, investigate the ignition. Being level is unimportant for lighting.

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[fat haggis]

It’s probably crap in the jets. You can get replacement jets easily enough and easy to fit. I had the same problem on my hobby van. I found out gas on fridge not used for a few years. Would not work. Change jets and bingo.

 

[Swifter]

Thanks again guys . I have taken the cover off and attempted to light it manually . There doesn’t appear to even be a spark now when I look but if I hold the dial down and try and light with a match then it goes “whoosh” and then stops and doesn’t even try and start up . I will try and find out how to replace the jets

 

[Eggs]

Thanks again guys . I have taken the cover off and attempted to light it manually . There doesn’t appear to even be a spark now when I look but if I hold the dial down and try and light with a match then it goes “whoosh” and then stops and doesn’t even try and start up . I will try and find out how to replace the jets

I'm guessing you haven't got a constant flow of gas to the fridge yet, although my fridge is auto mastic ignition it will try to light, then light and go out until there is constant flow of gas. This can take a good 5-10 minutes before it lights and stays running.

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[Swifter]

I'm guessing you haven't got a constant flow of gas to the fridge yet, although my fridge is auto mastic ignition it will try to light, then light and go out until there is constant flow of gas. This can take a good 5-10 minutes before it lights and stays running.

What do I do to get the gas going ? Hold the dial down for longer ?
It sounds so close to lighting . So frustrating

 

[Eggs]

What do I do to get the gas going ? Hold the dial down for longer ?
It sounds so close to lighting . So frustrating

As I said mines automatic so I don't do anything, what it seems to do is supply gas then try to light for about 1 minute if it fails it stops for approx 30 seconds then the cycle starts again until it lights and stays lit. So in your situation I would try constantly hold the dial down while using the ingnition, if it doesn't light after a minute stop for thirty seconds and try again. This could take quite a few attempts before it lights and stays lit

 

[Swifter]

Success ! So I don’t think there was ever a problem. The fridge was working all along ! It’s the gauge on the front that must be faulty as it doesn’t move to green when the fridge ignited !
I had to look at the back to see the flame .
This model has no pilot light window .
Thanks for all the help guys .

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[Eggs]

Success ! So I don’t think there was ever a problem. The fridge was working all along ! It’s the gauge on the front that must be faulty as it doesn’t move to green when the fridge ignited !
I had to look at the back to see the flame .
This model has no pilot light window .
Thanks for all the help guys .

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And a good blue flame, result.

 

[gloworm]

Glad its working ok mate,
If you look at my post i did say the red needle moves toward the green,
Its not the best indication.

 

[Swifter]

And a good blue flame, result.

Glad it looks good . I’ve heard about a blue flame being good but I can’t remember why . I’ve just put a thermometer in the fridge to check it’s actually cooling and then I will turn the gas off . I’ve also got the hobs ,cooker , grill and heating working for the first time ever on gas so really pleased with today’s progress . Will check the hot water works at some point when the tank is full . This is all stuff I thought I better try out because we are going to try off grid at rallies etc when allowed

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