My Electrolux RM4271 works fine on 240v or 12v but won't cool on gas. I have tried the instructions to the letter and it has worked fine until about 6 months ago, when it started to fail intermittently. The flame can be lit and stays on. I have left it overnight to cool but with no luck. I can't really tell if the regulator increases / decreases the flame though. Should I see a large or small flame according to which setting I choose ?
found my camper fridge talbot express not working on gas,it will ignite and blue flame in window, been keeping finger on button for a long time, but when i let go of the button it goes out and there is a backfire from the exhaust vent outside of van, plenty of gas in bottle, thanyou
alan
May 2020
I was about to go out and buy a second hand replacement for £160 and thought i'll have one last go.
I removed the gas supply to the fridge at the top, released the pipework to the base and all covers, removed the ignitor and thermocouple, I then removed the actual burner and found that it contained a small aluminium cap with a tiny hole.
I removed the cap and tried to see light through the hole and couldn't. I then got a small needle and tried to feel the hole, to find that the hole was blocked. I carefully inseted the end of the needle and then re-assembled using gas plumbing paste on all joints.
I then turned on the gas and applied a liberal amount of soapy water to each joint to test it. I then lit the gas to find I had a MUCH stronger flame. I then replaced the fridge to its rightful possition and relit, I left it running for 3 hours to find that the freezer section was freezing for the first time on gas this year.
So I can now use the £160 on something else...
Tony Dane
June 2008
I have exactly the same problem, although I have had the frige out and have seen the flame increase and decrease, but to a totally nil effect.
Tony Dane
June 2008
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