Absorption Refrigerators
Industry (ANSI) Temperature Standards
- 8 cubic ft. and larger should be 43°F or less at 110°F ambient temperature.
- 6 cubic ft. and smaller should be 43°F or less at 90°F ambient temperature.
Absorption Fridge Brand Specific information
Ventilation
The number one reason a fridge will struggle to cool or hold temp AND the most overlooked issue when troubleshooting an absorption fridge is improper venting (installation).
Understanding the requirements for proper venting and clearances will help you diagnose improper fridge cooling situations much faster.
If an absorption fridge has symptoms of chasing outside temps, such as, the interior fridge temp is below specifications in the heat of the day but performs better at night or in a cooler environment, improper venting is the most likely cause.
If you find the fridge to have a decent gap from fresh food temps to freezer temps, for example, 25F in the freezer and 55F in the fresh food compartment, this is likely a venting issue as well.
The next several slides will extensively go over venting requirements. If any of these are not met to specifications, the fridge will not cool properly.
Model parts lists
Full exploded parts lists (part numbers cross-checked vs the manufacturer source) for these refrigerators models:
- CFX CFX SERIES — PARTS LIST (7 parts)
- CRX CRX SERIES — CABINET EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR (50 parts)
- DM26xx DM2663 — BURNER & CONTROL (34 parts)
- 1082 1082 FREE-STANDING — CABINET FRONT VIEW (25 parts)
- 1200/1201 1201 SERIES — COOLING UNIT (28 parts)