How do I set the temperature on my Dometic fridge?

To adjust the settings of a Dometic fridge, inside your fridge there will be a lever on one of the fins, and sliding it up or down along the fin will make your fridge warmer or colder.

How cold should a Dometic refrigerator get?

Acceptable Temp Range in a Dometic Fridge (Average RV Refrigerator Temp) As stated the ideal cooling temperature for your RV’s Dometic fridge is between 40 and 42 degrees F.

How do I reset my Dometic refrigerator?

Each model of camper fridges tends to have different placement of the reset button. However, the most common thing is that in most models the reset button is located inside the fridge. Once you open the door, you will immediately see the button. This will help you troubleshoot your fridge in case of any technicalities.

Is a fridge colder when full or empty?

A full freezer retains cold better than an empty one. When you open the door, the mass of frozen food will help keep in the cold, and the unit won’t have to work as hard to cool empty space. But don’t jam pack the freezer either; you need air to circulate.

Where can I buy new Dometic Refrigerator parts?

Seek Adventure LLC is an independent Dometic parts retailer dealing in genuine and new parts only. Our service to you, our customer, does not end until the parts you have purchased are successfully installed and you’re back on the road with a working Dometic appliance! All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

Is the cooling unit on a Dometic refrigerator gravity operated?

Below is a useful diagram of the gas absorption cooling unit on your Dometic refrigerator: The first thing to know is that the cooling units on every Dometic gas absorption refrigerator are gravity operated and MUST be level in order to run properly.

Can a AC / DC Dometic refrigerator be troubleshooting?

AC/DC model Dometic refrigerators are fairly simple in troubleshooting. You will know that you have one of these models if the refrigerator has a compressor in the back (typically installed in boats and trucks). Most RV’s have gas absorption refrigerators and these can be more troublesome since there are more components that affect the cooling.

Where is the thermistor on a Dometic refrigerator?

For the RVers that love the heat, we recommend installing some fans in the back to help with the air flow. The next thing to check is your Thermistor (thermostat/ resistor) located inside the refrigerator. It has a 4-prong connector located at your light fixture at one end and the other end connects inside the refrigerator on one of the back fins.