Thetford N3080 Not cooling

[Dave.r]

Looked in various posts but it seems people have either a problem with gas or electric not working , but not both. While on EHU I can switch the fridge on then after about 7 seconds it goes off and all the lights flash. Tried using it on gas , it lights fine and heat comes out of vents and burners can be heard roaring away. But the fridge does not chill at all . The fridge is about 18 months old, I have tried turning everything off for 48 hours but the same problem occurs. I was a Chef by trade and a Driving Instructor so please keep answers simple , like me . Thanks

 

[peterc10]

I suspect it is still under warranty, most have at least 2 year warranties. Take it back to whoever you bought it from and get them to fix it. Is that simple enough?

 

[Dave.r]

Unfortunately bought it online from the Wirral,I live in Hampshire and the van is sorned at the moment. But thanks anyway .

 

[peterc10]

Unfortunately bought it online from the Wirral,I live in Hampshire and the van is sorned at the moment. But thanks anyway .

It should be under Thetford's warranty. They have service places all over the UK, and should be able to get a mobile fitter to go to wherever you are. Suggest you give them a ring and see.

 

[Jev88]

Use manual should tell you what the light flash means?

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[Larby]

Is it on level ground?
On the inside are the cooling fins, they are "stuck" to the main cooling system.
If the paste between them dries out it can stop the transfer of coldness to the fins.
That suggestion is an overall reason, not peculiar to whether gas or electric.
The paste is readily available.

 

[Dave.r]

Jev 88 it’s also in an R reg Impala. All the lights flash , on off switch flashes red , source symbol flashes and 5 bars indicating settings all flash .

 

[Larby]

You may have another problem in that your 240v element may be faulty hence the shutdown.
I suggest you disconnect the connections and apply a meter on "ohms" across the leads to look for continuity. The leads as shown AC Heater