RV Appliance Code Atlas

Dometic water heater soot, delayed ignition, or lazy flame

Use this when Dometic maintenance guidance points to soot, delayed ignition, ignition outside the combustion area, or a flame appearance change.

Owner-safe checklist

  • Turn the water heater off.
  • Keep the exterior vent area clear from normal safe access.
  • Do not clean or adjust combustion parts as an owner troubleshooting step.
  • Call a qualified RV appliance technician before operating again.

Official sources