Replacing an Electrolux RM4400 3 way fridge

stevebill

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Hi everyone. Has anyone replaced one of these fridges? Everything I look at on t'internet is a different measurement. The Dometic 5330 seems nearest- but even that is 11mm too high.
Any suggestions?????
The fridge Im taking out is 805mm high, 525mm wide and 533mm deep incl. door.
I want to stay with approx 90L capacity.
cheers
Steve
 
Electrolux RM4400

Thanks for the info- the chart is very useful.
I see that they recommend a fridge that's 11.5mm higher. It doesn't sound much- but the worktop etc are right onto the fridge top- there isn't a millimetre to spare.
cheers
Steve
 
stevebill said:
Hi everyone. Has anyone replaced one of these fridges? Everything I look at on t'internet is a different measurement. The Dometic 5330 seems nearest- but even that is 11mm too high.
Any suggestions?????
The fridge Im taking out is 805mm high, 525mm wide and 533mm deep incl. door.
I want to stay with approx 90L capacity.
cheers
Steve
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what's wrong with the old one ?
 
replacing an electrolux 3 way fridge

n brown said:
what's wrong with the old one ?
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Well, the old one only works on mains. Not a lot of use, as we only go to a campsite once a fortnight! It packed up in Morocco last year. I took it out, checked everything, turned it upside down for 24 hours and, yes, it worked on gas again. For two weeks......... So the hunt started for a new one, no success so far. Id take a very good 2nd hand one, but cant find one of those either. Its actually a RM4401L. cheers
 
if it works ok on mains ,then the fridge works ! there's no need to turn it over or any of that !
so it's fixable .test the 12v element by checking the continuity between it's 2 leads.
the gas could be an insect or dust blockage, rust particles,blocked jet,or too much of a lean .
if the fridge works on any of it's 3 heat sources,then it doesn't need replacing
 
n brown said:
if it works ok on mains ,then the fridge works ! there's no need to turn it over or any of that !
so it's fixable .test the 12v element by checking the continuity between it's 2 leads.
the gas could be an insect or dust blockage, rust particles,blocked jet,or too much of a lean .
if the fridge works on any of it's 3 heat sources,then it doesn't need replacing
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Quote to repair our AES fridge was £180 for a new control panel + labour, even then they couldn't guarantee it would be fixed...so I sourced a 2nd hand 12volt compressor fridge and swapped it out myself, and it works great.

regards

Allen
 
3 way fridge

Thanks for the info - but I'm really not sure how to check either gas or 12V supply. It's a mystery to me, never done it. Do you know of any internet instructions I could work with?
The compressor fridge idea sounds interesting too. I had one on a boat and it worked fine. However, if you stay on one site for a few weeks, would you not stuff the house batteries? Ive got 230W of solar on the roof, and my plan is to buy a couple of 220ah 6v batteries.That might take care of a potential problem I guess.
I might look for a thread on this, or something on t'internet, it sounds too interesting to leave.
BUT
I still have the problem of only 805mm available height for any fridge that I fit.
cheers Steve
 
3 way fridge

I just trawled through youtube.com, and can't see any tutorials on how to test either gas or 12v operation. Pity, it's usually pretty good !!
Anyone know of a thread dealing with such problems- in the meantime I'll take a look myself.
cheers
Steve
 
I would advise you to get a quote for the fridge to be repaired (if you're not confident to repair it yourself).

It's going to be a cheaper and easier solution than installing a new fridge.

Electrolux fridges are now branded Dometic, and if you check out the following web page you should be able to find someone near you:

Dometic Centres: Find one near you! - Dometic
 
stevebill said:
Thanks for the info - but I'm really not sure how to check either gas or 12V supply. It's a mystery to me, never done it. Do you know of any internet instructions I could work with?
The compressor fridge idea sounds interesting too. I had one on a boat and it worked fine. However, if you stay on one site for a few weeks, would you not stuff the house batteries? Ive got 230W of solar on the roof, and my plan is to buy a couple of 220ah 6v batteries.That might take care of a potential problem I guess.
I might look for a thread on this, or something on t'internet, it sounds too interesting to leave.
BUT
I still have the problem of only 805mm available height for any fridge that I fit.
cheers Steve
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230w sounds plenty if the weather's ok. and if you're staying on site for a while, use your hookup. as for checking the systems ,12v is fairly easy ,as i said, but gas can be a bit trickier -no problem for someone with a bit of experience though
 
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channa said:
happy to have a look , not far away in Dewsbury but gas is my thing .

Channa
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Thanks Channa, that would be great. The van is going to be in storage down at Horbury Bridge from later this week. At the moment it's having a cambelt fitted. Could you text me your phone number? Text on 07437330944. Perhaps sometime after Easter if that suits you.
I won't take the fridge out just yet, then !
cheers Steve
 
3 way fridge

n brown said:
230w sounds plenty if the weather's ok. and if you're staying on site for a while, use your hookup. as for checking the systems ,12v is fairly easy ,as i said, but gas can be a bit trickier -no problem for someone with a bit of experience though
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Hi - I appreciate your input so far. Ive downloaded a Dometic manual, which I will read through with a mate with a newer and bigger brain than mine.Hopefully, Channa's going to check the gas.
I already cleaned the flue and burner, with improvement, before it packed up.that was in Southern Morocco where the fridge failed. However, I have always been very happy to receive advice, be proved wrong and am very pleased to be called an idiot- provided there's a solution at the end!!
Thanks again.
Steve
 
Channa will sort out the gas side i'm sure,and the 12v as well . but if you want to check it,there's 2 chocolate blocks ,one with 3 wires is 240 v,the one with 2 wires is 12v. normally there will only be power to this connection when the engine is running and the switch is ''on'' if no power,then check fuses and connections. if there is power,check the continuity between the 2 wires going to the 12v element . if none,then get a new element . the wattage of the element is important and is marked on the wire itself,and on the spec, plate in the fridge
the element is in the insulation round the flue,just loosen the metal sleeve and the element just pulls out of its tube
 
stevebill said:
Thanks Channa, that would be great. The van is going to be in storage down at Horbury Bridge from later this week. At the moment it's having a cambelt fitted. Could you text me your phone number? Text on 07437330944. Perhaps sometime after Easter if that suits you.
I won't take the fridge out just yet, then !
cheers Steve
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sent a txt Steve

Channa
 
3 way fridge

I hate to see threads with no conclusion - so here's mine: a new fridge! Ridiculously expensive at £700, but there you go.
cheers Steve
 
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stevebill said:
I hate to see threads with no conclusion - so here's mine: a new fridge! Ridiculously expensive at £700, but there you go.
cheers Steve
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So much help being offered here from experts I would be happy with them on my side or my fridges side or upside down:drive:
 
We have the same problem

Hi Steve
We're in Spain and have just had the same gas failure on the same fridge as you. Could you please tell me what fridge you replaced yours with and where you sourced it. We are full timing and it's really tricky with only the electric working as it forces us onto campsites. Hoping you can get back to me soon. We're currently south of Barcelona.
Regards
Carolyn
 
fridge

Have you checked the gas jet and burner also the thermo coupling blow the pipes through these are main things that go wrong on the gas side also check 12v switch fuse etc hope this helps
 
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