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Old 10-24-2015, 06:14 AM   #1
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Fridge Defrosting

We have defrosted our dometic RM2852 twice in the last year. Fridge and freezer are usually pretty full. Is this a lot?
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Old 10-24-2015, 06:25 AM   #2
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We did ours once. I think the more the doors are open the more you have to do it.
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Old 10-24-2015, 07:46 AM   #3
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I defrost mine 2 or 3 times a yr, the weather plays a big part in it.
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Old 10-27-2015, 05:55 AM   #4
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Cool Idea

Use a hair blower about 15 min. when needed
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Old 10-27-2015, 07:50 AM   #5
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Use a hair blower about 15 min. when needed
X 2 If you let it defrost on it's own you'll be there all day If you use a hair dryer you only have to take the stuff out of the freezer and 15-20 mins it's all done
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Old 10-28-2015, 08:38 AM   #6
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thanks

Thanks for the feedback. We dont carry a hair dryer but I do have an electric fan.Might give that a try next time.
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Old 10-28-2015, 09:25 AM   #7
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I'd urge owners of Dometic refrigerators to read their "owner's manual"... There's a caution on page 10 of the Dometic RM2652/2852 manual that reads:

! CAUTION !
DO NOT use a hot air blower. Permanent damage could
result from warping the metal or plastic parts. DO NOT use
a knife or an ice pick, or other sharp tools to remove frost
from the freezer shelf. They can create a leak in the ammonia
system.


While I'm not condoning or condemning the practice, Dometic recommends not to use a hair dryer to defrost their product.
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Old 10-28-2015, 05:54 PM   #8
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After you read the manual get out the hairdryer and defrost it. Works great! Their warning is a CYA for THEM.

They also have a warning that states,

"EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette lighter fuel, gasoline, ether or the like. Failure to heed this warning could cause an explosion resulting in death or severe personal injury."
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Old 10-28-2015, 08:10 PM   #9
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After you read the manual get out the hairdryer and defrost it. Works great! Their warning is a CYA for THEM.

They also have a warning that states,

"EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette lighter fuel, gasoline, ether or the like. Failure to heed this warning could cause an explosion resulting in death or severe personal injury."
Definitely a choice you have to make as the owner, eh?
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Old 11-12-2015, 09:37 AM   #10
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After you read the manual get out the hairdryer and defrost it. Works great! Their warning is a CYA for THEM.

They also have a warning that states,

"EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never store explosive substances in the refrigerator, such as cigarette lighter fuel, gasoline, ether or the like. Failure to heed this warning could cause an explosion resulting in death or severe personal injury."
Oh and another thing if you do store gasoline in your fridge make sure it's in one of those gas cans with those stupid pia tops that are a pia to use and always seem to leak
Also do not use a blowtorch as you might melt things or warp your fridge door
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