Dometic refrigerator · 1 model line
Dometic refrigerator: temperature sensor failure limp mode
For DM2682, DM2683, DMA4064, DMA4067, DMA4068, DM2882, DMA4084, and DMA4087 refrigerators, the Dometic DM/DMA operating manual says a temperature sensor failure makes the control system run on the selected energy source while the cooling unit runs continuously.
What this message means by model
| Model line | What the manufacturer says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dometic Americana II DM2682 / DM2683 / DM2882 / DMA4064-DMA4087 | For DM2682, DM2683, DMA4064, DMA4067, DMA4068, DM2882, DMA4084, and DMA4087 refrigerators, the Dometic DM/DMA operating manual says a temperature sensor failure makes the control system run on the selected energy source while the cooling unit runs continuously. | Dometic DM and DMA Refrigerators Operating Manual |
What you can safely check
- Record the selected energy mode and whether the refrigerator runs continuously.
- Monitor food temperature and stop using the refrigerator if safe temperatures cannot be maintained.
- Arrange Dometic service if the limp condition persists.
Stop and call a technician for
- Temperature sensor, associated electronics, and refrigerator controls are service-only.
Do not service LP hardware, electrical circuits, cooling-system parts, sensors, or refrigerator controls; call qualified service for limp-mode operation.
Write this down before you call
- Interior data label model, product number, serial number
- Front display code or lamp state photo
- Power module/display board part number if service requests it
Other codes on Dometic Americana, DM/DMA and RM2xxx refrigerators
Full table: Dometic Americana, DM/DMA and RM2xxx refrigerators
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