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Thanks again John.If you recall I did say the manual in my opinion was confusing...
Sounds great, thanks very much Dustydog. Good to have someone who's seen the same problem and is willing to take the time to share what they learned. I'll try that next time I'm at the caravan, which could be weeks or months from now.Hi Tel7
Welcome.
I have the same fridge and have experienced the same problem.
The battery corroded and gets jammed inside the housing.
Looking at your video the push button appears stuck in the pushed in position.
With some gentle persuasion you should be able to twist the button anti clockwise and pull it out.
You will then see a meta tube which holds the battery. That will be seized. Use some penetrating fluid overnight and remove the battery AAA.
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Thanks again for all that, Dustydog.Amazing Prof.
Frankly it’s Friday and I really can’t be bothered .
I have exactly the same model as the OP. The RML 8550 . No one has mentioned anything else.
Here’s the photos just now of my battery powered igniter.
Bailey via their spares dept specifically sell the new battery powered igniter system for the RML 8550 as do a number of other suppliers.
I will stand corrected on one point . The grey button attached to the metal canister is removed by turning clockwise and replaced and fixed by turning 90degs anti-clockwise once the ears have entered the little slots.
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Dometic Fridge Igniter Battery - RML 8330 / RML 8550 - 207999325 - Dometic - Caratech Caravan Parts
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Even the OP mentions a battery😉
This could be just what I need for this problem or someday, thanks again very much for taking the time to share your expertise, Dustydog! Is there any need to move the fridge at all to do this, because I wouldn't know how to.The OP was very specific Hutch and described exactly my model. Hence my photos .
Terry
Open the door wide and ...
I’d use the alcohol. If your WD 40 is the general purpose lubricant/water dispersant (multi use) it should not be used if there are plastic parts as it can affect some categories of plastic. WD40 though do manufacture a penetrating oil, and other fluids too. But the alcohol should be fine.Sounds great, thanks very much Dustydog. Good to have someone who's seen the same problem and is willing to take the time to share what they learned. I'll try that next time I'm at the caravan, which could be weeks or months from now.
Re penetrating fluid, I already have the following: CRC 5.56, isopropyl alcohol, WD40 and Ronsonol lighter fluid. Can you identify any of those that should be OK or do you think I should buy something?
Just looked up CRC and as an electric contact cleaner that would be my first choice.I’d use the alcohol. If your WD 40 is the general purpose lubricant/water dispersant (multi use) it should not be used if there are plastic parts as it can affect some categories of plastic. WD40 though do manufacture a penetrating oil, and other fluids too. But the alcohol should be fine.
Tel,Just looked up CRC and as an electric contact cleaner that would be my first choice.
No you do not need to remove the fridge.This could be just what I need for this problem or someday, thanks again very much for taking the time to share your expertise, Dustydog! Is there any need to move the fridge at all to do this, because I wouldn't know how to.
After a few of those anything can happen... HickAt first Prof, * thought you meant Indian Pale Ale. Had to re-read it. 🍺
Great - thanks again DD!No you do not need to remove the fridge.
If the corrosion is so bad you will not be able to remove the grey button, the metal tube and battery. Follow my instructions in #15.
The Rating Plate is inside at the bottom behind salad box stuck on the rear wall