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Hugh Michael · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 21:30 Post subject: Electrolux rm270 caravan fridge

Has anyone got a link to a manual for the electrolux rm270 caravan fridge?
Mine made a nasty smell of ammonia inside and promptly expired. Is there a way to repair it, or is it best to look for a good second hand one? Inside the fridge (mostly in German) are some details about it. Amongst the details is "absorber NH3" which no doubt has to do with the ammonia smell I got in it.
Any advice would be much appreciated.

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Tonka · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 22:44 Post subject:

Hi Hugh. Thats an old fridge mate Laughing

They have now been replaced by 'Dometic'.

I would say that your absorbtion unit is caput. The smell is a solution of water and ammonia used to absorb ("absorber NH3") the heat in the fridge and bring the temperature down. Wink

Probably best to visit/call a caravan breakers and see what they have to offer Wink

Hugh Michael · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 23:34 Post subject:

I was thinking it was a dead one, the smell and all that. Sometimes though you can be pleasantly surprised at what is fixable when you know how. Not this time!
A new fridge is more than I paid for the caravan, so it will be a breakers job I agree. I will look around and see what is available.

Tonka · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 23:44 Post subject:

Have a look here Hugh - - - - > Caravan Breakers.

May help you Wink

Hugh Michael · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:03 Post subject:

Thanks for the link.
I'll see what can find and get the job moved on a bit. Cool