Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 at 15:33
hi stuart and gunny
no its not a myth and is called the inversion treatment
remove the fridge as mentioned are usually held in by screws at front remove front door and the small plastic plugs in the facia you will then see the screws
also disconnect gas pipe and electrical connections at rear on outside of van at fridge base area there is an access panel that allows you to do above
when you get it out lay it on if face on a rug/mat for 10 minutes then tip it upside down and sitit on its top for 15 minutes
you will hear the fluids gurgling through the pipes then return it to its base you will again hear gurgling then wait 10 minutes before starting it up
this method has been used by me on countless fridges over many years and it has always worked for me with the fridges freezing up really
well afterwards
despite several fridge servicemen trying to tell me it wont make any difference or it is detremental to all fridges
this to me is bs they don't want owners using this inversion method
as they miss out on a service call out and fees - that's my opinion
I have done iut to gas freezers /to several house fridges/bar fridges an engel also electrolux caravan fridges which are now known as 'dometic' brand
all due respects to ------get out more--------- he's entitled to his opinion but every fridge is removable from its so called built-in situation
it just requires a bit more patience ----
but will be worth it
some fridges have a fine stainless steel mesh around the burner that should be cleaned while you have it out and also
check the flue pipe and baffle while at it blowing around the burner with some compressed air doesn't hurt either
just be careful when doing the gas connection back up that you start
the nut on with your fingers so it doesn't get x threaded
hope this is helpful
cheers
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