Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 01:46
Hi mate
I would say it would work on 12V, but have you tested it?
As written ainby others above, there are 2 elements - the 240V and the 12V. The 12V element is wired straight through, so it does not go through the thermostat, where as the 240V goes through the thermostat.
Also as mentioned by others, if it works on gas then the refrigeration system is intact (they can only really faulter if they corrode or they get punctured, but may need turning upside down after storage).
Because of this, I would conclude that it's a faulty 240V element (pretty certain) - but it might be worth testing prior to spending $120 on a new one.
There are relatively easy to replace, however just remember to keep the same polarity and repack the insulation arounf the flu.
Goodluck
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