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SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator
AW4-4D PJT
New product training for refrigerator
MODEL NAME : RF31FM** / RF24FS**
MODEL CODE :
RF31FMESBSR/AA
RF31FMESBSL/SA
RF31FMEDBSR/AA
RF31FMEDBBC/AA
RF31FMEDBWW/AA RF31FMEDBSL/ML
2013. 02
RF31FMEDBSL/HC
RF24FSEDBSR/AA
RF24FSEDBSR/EU
RF24FSEDBSR/EF
RF24FSEDBBC/EU
RF24FSEDBSR/WT
RF24FSEDBSL/SA
RF24FSEDBX3/SC
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Contents
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Precautions(Safety Warnings)---- 6
2
Product Specifications-------------13
2-1. Introduction of Main Function-------------------------------------------------------------13
2-2. Interior Views------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart---------------------------------------------19
2-4. Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)-----------------------------------------------------24
2-5. Optional Material Specification------------------------------------------------------------26
2-6. Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle-----------------------------------------------27
2-7. Principle Of Freezer----------------------------------------------------------------------------28
2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components-------------------------------29
2-9. Refrigeration Cycle Type---------------------------------------------------------------------34
2-10. Cooling Air Circulation----------------------------------------------------------------------35
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Instruction of Function-------------36
3-1. Digital Display-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
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Disassembly and Assembly-------57
4-1. Precaution-----------------------------57
4-2. Refrigerator Door-------------------59
4-3. Door Handle Refrigerator--------61
4-4. Door Handle Freezer--------------62
4-5. Refrigerator Light------------------63
4-6. Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser
--------------------------------------------64
4-7. Water-Dispenser--------------------65
4-8. Glass Shelf----------------------------70
4-9. Foldable Glass Shelf---------------70
4-10. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf
-------------------------------------------71
4-11. Case Water Filter------------------72
4-12. How to Remove the Carbonator
Kit --------------------------------------74
4-13. Motor Damper----------------------77
4-14. Water Filter (Assembly &
Disassembly)-----------------------78
4-15. Gallon Door Bin-------------------79
4-17. Vertical Hinged Section---------81
4-18. Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator
-------------------------------------------82
4-19. Evaporator In Refrigerator------84
4-20. Freezer Door-------------------------85
4-21. Convertible Door-------------------87
4-22. Ice-Maker----------------------------- 89
4-23. Auger Motor Fan--------------------93
4-24. Flex Zone Light----------------------94
4-25. Freezer Light------------------------- 95
4-26. Side Light----------------------------- 96
4-27. Door Switch In Freezer----------- 97
4-28. Evaporator Cover In Freezer--- 98
4-29. Evaporator In Freezer------------ 99
4-30. Machine Compartment--------- 100
4-31. Comp Cooling Fan Motor----- 102
4-32. Relay O/L--------------------------- 104
4-33. COMPRESSOR------------------- 105
4-34. Electric Box------------------------ 106
4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2
Cylinder and Precautions------ 107
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Check the installation status-----126
5-1. Function for failure diagnosis---------------------------------------------------------------- 126
5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart)--------------- 152
6
Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting-159
6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis----------------------------------------------- 159
6-2. IF FAN does not operate--------------------------------------------------------------------- 178
6-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate-------------------------------------------------------- 181
6-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate------------------------------------------------ 183
6-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)------------------------------------------- 185
6-6. When Power is not applied------------------------------------------------------------------- 188
6-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.) ----------------------------------- 190
6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound)----- 192
6-9. When the Panel PBA does not operate normally--------------------------------------- 197
6-10. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally------------------------------------------- 200
6-11. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally------------------------------------------- 202
6-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up------------------------------------ 203
6-13. If ICE Water is not supplied----------------------------------------------------------------- 206
6-14. If Sparkling is not supplied------------------------------------------------------------------- 209
6-15. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied-------------------------------------------------- 212
6-16. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally---------------- 215
6-17. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting---------------------------------------------------------------- 218
6-18. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions------------------------ 220
6-19. General diagnosis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 221
6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)------------------------------ 224
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PCB Diagram---------------------------239
7-1. PCB Layout with part position---------------------------------------------------------------- 239
7-2. PCB Layout with part position (Inverter Board)------------------------------------------ 241
7-3. Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)-------------------------------------- 242
7-4. Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board)----------------------------------- 243
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Wiring diagram------------------------224
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Schematic Diagram------------------246
9-1. Whole block diagram--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 246
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Model code table---------------------248
10-1. Nomenclature --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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1. Precautions(Safety Warnings)
● Unplug the appliance before replacing or repairing electrical parts.
⇒ Be careful to avoid electric shock.
● Always use only the correct replacement parts.
⇒ Check the model name, rating voltage, rating current, running temperature symbols.
● When troubleshooting, verify that wiring harnesses are connected securely.
⇒ Make not to be separated when some power is imposed.
● Check the traces of water infiltration at the electric parts.
⇒ If there is a trace of water infiltration, exchange or tape the parts.
● Check the assemble status of parts after troubleshooting.
⇒ It must be in the same assembled state when compared with the state before disassembly.
● Check the use circumstance of refrigerator.
⇒ If the refrigerator is installed at the place that is damp or wet, or status of installation is
unstable, change the installation place.
● Ground the refrigerator properly
⇒ Particularly, Be sure to earth when there is a risk of an electric leakage by humidity or wetness.
● Do not use multi plugs in a plug socket at the same time.
Check if the power cord and socket is damaged, pressed, squeezed, or fired.
⇒ If the plug or plug socket is damaged, repair or exchange it immediately.
● Do not allow consumers to repair the appliance by themselves.
● Do not store other materials except the foods.
⇒ Drugs or scientific materials : difficult to keep precise temperature.
⇒ The inflammables(alcohol, benzene, ether, LP gas, butane gas etc.): have risk of explosion.
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1. Precautions(Safety Warnings)
Read all instructions before repairing the product and follow the instructions
in order to prevent danger or property damage.
Plug out and remove all the items in regrigerator prior to repair.
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED
Warning
Indicates that a danger
of death or serious
injury exists.
means “Prohibited”.
means “Do not disassemble”.
means “No contact”.
Caution
Indicates that a risk of
personal injury or
material damage
exists.
means ”Warning or Caution”.
means “Unplug the unit before preforming service”
means “Earth or Ground”.
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1. Precautions(Safety Warnings)
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Unplug to exchange the interior lamp.
Use the rated components on the replacement.
• It may cause electric shock.
• Check the correct model, rated voltage, rated
current, operating temperature and so on.
On repair, make sure that the all wiring
harnesses are reconnected.
• Wiring harnesses should be connected tightly
and kept dry.
• Bundle tightly wires in order
not to be detached by the
external force and then not
to be wetted.
On repair, Make sure that all parts and
wires are free of dust and debris.
• Cleaning parts could help prevent fire or
shorting.
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Check the status of parts after replacement or
troubleshooting.
• All parts must be reinstalled properly.
Check for visible traces of water on electrical
parts.
• Replace or secure any part that may have come
in contact with water
Customers should not store glass bottles of
liquid in the freezer section.
Frozen bottles could explode and cause injury.
Customers should not store narrow or long
bottles or food in a small door shelf.
• These items could fall when the door is opened,
causing injury tot he customer.
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Drugs requiring precise temperatures should
not be stored in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator should be plugged into a
dedicated outlet.
• Multiple plugs in the outlet could cause excessive
heat or fire.
Consumers must not try to repair the
refrigerator.
• Electrical and mechanical parts could injure the
consumer.
Make sure the power cord is not damaged or
crushed.
• A damaged cord could cause excessive heat or
fire.
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Articles on the product.
• Opening or closing the door may cause things to
fall down, which may cause injury.
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Check the location where the refrigerator will
be used.
• If the refrigerator will be used in a damp
or wet space, or if installation will be
unstable, the unit should be relocated.
The refrigerator must be grounded properly.
• An earth ground should be used if there is a risk of
high humidity or wetness.
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FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level
surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the
flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully
loaded refrigerator, or approximately 660lbs(299kg).
MOVING
Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large section of the
cardboard carton and place under the refrigerator where
you are working.
When moving, be sure to pull the unit straight out and
push back in straight.
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2. Product Specifications
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2-1. Introduction of Main Function
■ A newly developed SAMSUNG bottom mount freezer in 2012 has the following
characteristics.
Image
Feature
Surround Multi Flow
• Provides uniform cooling for each shelf and every corner in the fresh
food section. This is accomplished by using a center positioned fan
and duct with multiple cooling flow openings.
Twin Cooling System
•The refrigerator and the freezer each have an evaporator.
Given this independent system, the freezer and the refrigerator
are cooled individually as required and are, therefore, more
efficient.
Food odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in the
freezer due to separate air flow circulation.
Flex Zone
•The Flex Zone is a full-width independent mid drawer with
adjustable temperature control.
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2-1. Introduction of Main Function
Image
Feature
Counter Height Design
•The Independent Mid Drawer(Flex zone) is counter Height to fit
contemporary kitchen.
Two Lever Dispenser
•Two levers, one for ice and sparkling water, another one for water.
Secure Auto Close Door System
• Doors close tightly.
• Food on the doors stays cool.
• Prevents moisture from forming on the outside of the doors.
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2-1. Introduction of Main Function
▶ Changing Items
NO
Item
1
Ez-Open
Handle
System
The freezer door and Mid drawer
(Flex zone) open and close easily.
2
Emotional
Lighting
The lighting helps you find groceries
Easier by lighting down when you open
Mid drawer(Flex zone) and freezer door.
Smart
Divider
- Easy rail partition can divide off
4independent spaces easily.
- The rail partition allows you to divide the
space of the convertible room easier.
3
Details
New Model
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2-1. Introduction of Main Function
▶ Changing Items
NO
Item
4
Touch
Sensor
Lighting
5
Mono Ice
Maker
Details
New Model
The display change more wider and
apply LED lighting.
And Touch Sensor Lighting make the
refrigerator graceful.
10 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF31FM**)
6 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF24FS**)
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2. Product Specifications
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2-2. Interior Views(Model : RF31FM**)
Refrigerator
Flex zone
Freezer
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2. Product Specifications
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2-2. Interior Views(Model : RF24FS**)
Refrigerator
Flex zone
Freezer
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2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart
ITEM
Model
W
On Cabinet
W/O Handle
D
External size
With Handle
W/O Hinge Cap
H
With Hinge Cap
Total
Net
Freezer
Flex Zone
Capacity
Refrigerator
Efficiency of volume
Set
Weight
Packing
Width
Packing
Depth
Height
Compressor
Rated Frequency and Frequency
Refrigerant
Foaming Agent
Refrigerant / Refrigerant Amount
Type Refrigerator
Motor Rated Consumption Power
Electric Heater Rated Consumption Power
RF31FM**
RF24FS**
RF31FM*S*
RF31FM*D*
① ICE&WATER DISPENSER& SPARKLING WITH FLEX ZONE
② ICE&WATER DISPENSER WITH FLEX ZONE
35 6/8 Inch (908mm)
31 Inch (788mm)
24 1/8 Inch (613mm)
35 1/2 Inch (901mm)
28 1/2 Inch (726mm)
37 7/8 Inch (963mm)
31 Inch (788mm)
68 7/8 Inch (1749mm)
70 Inch (1777mm)
30.5(863.7ℓ)
23.5(665.4ℓ)
8.9(252.0ℓ)
6.4(181.2ℓ)
4.2(119.0ℓ)
3.3(93.4ℓ)
17.4(492.7ℓ)
13.8(390.8ℓ)
59.60%
60.60%
185kg
181kg
157kg
196kg
192kg
167kg
38 1/4 (972mm)
38 1/4 (972mm)
38 1/4 (972mm)
38 1/8 (792mm)
76 5/8 (1946mm)
76 5/8 (1946mm)
RECIPROCATE
AC 115V/60Hz
R134a
C-PENTANE
5.29 oz (160g)
INDIRECT COOLING METHOD REFRIGERATOR
115W
510W(RF31FM*S**, For Sparkling Model Only)
490W(RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**, For Ice/Water Model Only)
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2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart
Items
Specification
Model
RF31FM** / RF24FS**
Components for Freezer
Compressor
Evaporator
Model
MKV190CL2B/E01
Starting type
BLDC
Oil Charge
FREOL α - 15c
Freezer
SPLIT FIN TYPE
Refrigerator
SPLIT FIN TYPE
Condenser
Forced and Natural Convection Type
Dryer
Molecular shieve XH-9
Capillary tube (Dia × Length)
R:0.032" (0.082mm x 3500mm)
Refrigerant
R134a
Temperature Selection
On(°F)
Off(°F)
Freezer
THERMISTOR
(F-SENSOR)
502AT
-8°F (-23℃)
-5°F (-21℃)
-11°F (-24℃)
-0°F (-18℃)
3°F (-16℃)
-3°F (-19℃)
5°F (-15℃)
8°F (-12℃)
2°F (-17℃)
Refrigerator
Room Temperature
Sensor Components
Model
Model
Temperature Selection
On(°F)
Off(°F)
THERMISTOR
(R-SENSOR)
502AT
34°F (1℃)
36°F (2℃)
32°F (0℃)
37°F (3℃)
39°F (4℃)
35°F (2℃)
44°F (7℃)
46°F (8℃)
42°F (6℃)
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Items
Specification
Model
RF31FM** / RF24FS**
Defrost Cycle
Defrost Sensor
Bimetal
Defrost Related Components
First Defrost Cycle
(Concurrent defrost of F and R)
6hr ± 10min
Defrost Cycle (FRE)
12~30hr (vary according to the conditions used)
Defrost Cycle (REF)
6~15hr (vary according to the conditions used)
Pause time
12 ± 1min
F DefrostSensor
Model
THERMISTOR (502AT)
SPEC
5.0 ㏀ at 77°F (25℃)
R DefrostSensor
Rated
THERMISTOR (502AT)
Operating temperature
5.0 ㏀ at 77°F (25℃)
Rated
AC 125V, 6A / AC 250V 3A
Operating temperature
Off : 140°F (60℃) / On : 104°F (40℃)
Rated
AC 125V, 6A / AC 250V 3A
Operating temperature
Off : 140°F (60℃) / On : 104°F (40℃)
F Bimetalthermo
Protector
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Items
Specification
Model
RF31FM** / RF24FS**
Defrost Heater (FRE)
Heated at F Defrost
AC 120V, 230W
Defrost Heater (REF)
Heated at R Defrost
AC 120V, 120W
F/S : AC 120V, 141W
C/D : AC 120V, 120W
Heater-Ice Maker
Electric Components
DISPENSER Heater
Interlock with French
Heater
AC 120V, 2.5W
FRENCH Heater
-
AC 120V, 10W
Heater Water Pipe
-
DC12V, 2.3W
Heater Ice room
-
DC12V, 2W
Model
AC 125V 6A / AC 250V 3A
Off : 140°F(60℃). On : 104°F(40℃)
4TM445PHBYY-82
Temp. ON
156.2 ± 16.2°F (69 ± 9℃)
Temp. OFF
257 ± 9°F (125 ± 5℃)
Bimetal Thermo For Preventing of
Refrigerator Heater
Over Load Relay
Rated Voltage
AC 115V/60Hz
Motor-BLDC(FRE)
DC 12V / DREP5020LC
Motor-BLDC BOX FAN
DV 12V, 0.1A / 2606JL-04W-S39-UQ1
Motor-BLDC BOX FAN
DC 12V, 0.16A / 2606JL-04W-S39-UQ1
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Items
Specification
Model
RF31FM** / RF24FS**
Electric Components
Motor-BLDC(CIRCUIT)
DC 12V, 0.14A / DRCP8020LA
Lamp LED(FRE)
DC 12V / 85 ~ 130mA
Lamp LED(REF)
DC 12V, 85~130mA
DC 12V, 40~80mA
Lamp LED(VEG)
DC 12V / 95~145mA
Lamp LED(MID)
DC 12V / 85 ~ 130mA
Door Switch
FRE
DC 200V 1.5A / MS-406-SS-01 (1EA)
REF
DC200V 1.5A / MS-406-SS-01 (2EA)
REF (ICE ROOM)
125VAC 5A, 250VAC 2.5A
MID
DC 200V 1.5A / MS-406-SS-01 (1EA)
Power Cord
AC 125V 15A
Earth Screw
BSBN (BRASS SCREW)
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2-4. Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)
▶ MODEL : RF31FM**
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2-4. Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)
▶ MODEL : / RF24**
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2. Product Specifications
2-5. Optional Material Specification
Photograph
Part Name
Part Code
AMOUNT
FILTER WATER-ASSY
DA29-00020B
1
ASSY-PACKING SUB
DA99-00240S
1
LED LAMP REF
DA97-12606A
1
LED LAMP CASE-VEG R, L
DA41-00519S
1
LED LAMP FRE
DA41-00676G
1
LED LAMP MID
DA41-00676G
1
LED LAMP REF(SIDE)
DA41-00519Q
2
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2-6. Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle
Compressor → Condenser → Hot Pipe → Back
Cluster Pipe → Dryer → Capillary Tube →
Refrigerator Evaporator → Pipe Direct Ice →
Freezer Evaporator → Suction Pipe → Compressor
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2-7. Principle Of Freezer
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2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components
■ Condenser
1) Role: A device which radiates heat to the outside (water/air) to make liquid state for the high temperature /
high pressure gas refrigerant discharged from compressor
2) Types
A. Air-cooling Type : Condense air by circulating naturally or manually.
1) Natural Convection Type : Used for the household refrigerator which has small condensing capacity.
2) Manual Convection Type : Circulate air manually by FAN-Motor (Large capacity)
B. Water-cooling Type : Make cooling water pass through the pipe in the condenser (Large capacity)
※ Location
① CLUSTER heat-radiating type : All Pipes effective for radiating heat are formed in the right/left,
and front side of refrigerator with hard urethanes and radiate heat through the whole surfaces of
cabinet to ambient air.
② Install the condenser on the outside of the product. (An old model)
③ Make them cluster at the lower part of product and radiate heat manually by fan.
※ Radiate condensed potential heat up to liquefy completely and make change the state without
changing the gas temperature itself.
※ Pipe thickness
① Low pressure : 0.7mm
② High pressure : 0.7mm
③ Capillary : About 0.4~0.8mm
※ Condenser length : 32.75m
① SUB-CONDENSER : 14.25m
② HOT-PIPE : 10.7m
③ CLUSTER-PIPE : 7.8m
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2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components
■ Capillary
1) Role: A device which makes low temperature and pressure refrigerant by reducing the pressure the
normal temperature / high pressure liquid refrigerant condensed from condenser, and supply it to
the evaporator.
A. To evaporate more lower temperature in case of evaporation.
B. It flows to the evaporator without back flowing to condenser, if compressor stops, and the difference of
pressure between high pressure and low pressure is small so it is easy to operate the compressor again.
2) Outline
A. Thickness : About 0.4~0.8mm
B. Length : It is changeable to low temperature and pressure (10->5ßΠ/ß≤) depends on the 2M
of thin and long copper pipe wall resistance.
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2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components
■ Evaporator
1) Role: As the low pressure liquid refrigerant flowed from capillary absorbs heat inside of the
refrigerator, it becomes low pressure gas and refrigerate the foods.
2) Theory: The low pressure refrigerant flowed to evaporator operates cooling which takes ambient
evaporated potential heat with maintaining the evaporation up to evaporate completely.
3) Types:
A. ROLL-BOND Evaporator --> Direct Cooling ONE-DOOR Type
☞ Rolled and adhere the 2 aluminum plate and then make refrigerant passage.
B. FIN-PIPE Evaporator ⇡ Indirect cooling TWO-DOOR Type
☞ A small aluminum plate on the aluminum pipe to increase the cooling effect.
■ Compressor
1) Role: It operates same as pump which pull out the subterranean water.
It inhales the low temperature and pressure refrigerant gas (flowed out) from evaporator and make
high temperature and pressure refrigerant liquid in the compressor and send it to the condenser.
2) Type
A. Back-and-forth motion type: A method that pistol makes back-and-forth motion through shaft and
cylinder of motor rotation and compresses. ※ Used for household refrigerant
B. Rotary Type: A method that inhales the refrigerant gas through the gap between the outside of
rotor electric attached on the shaft (rotation axis) and the inside of cylinder and compresses.
C. Centrifugal Type
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2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components
■ Dryer
1) Role: Absorb the moisture from the refrigerant that refrigeration cycle circulates and eliminate
the foreign substance.
2) Structure: If even some moisture is included refrigerant is impossible to circulate by freezing the
small capillary outlet, so silica gel or molecular sieve is (included and) sealed to absorb the
internal moisture, and install a minute net to eliminate the foreign substance.
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2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components
※ Influence of moisture
① Moisture precipitation – Blocked by ice
② Refrigerant and reaction
③ Life reduction of oil
④ Acceleration of oxidization
⑤ Copper plating phenomenon
⑥ Gas dissolution by the interaction of synthetic insulating material (insulator)
※ Influence of foreign substance
① Increase of condensed temperature.
② Increase of temperature.
③ Decrease of cooling efficiency
④ Shorten the life by friction between oil and foreign substance in the compressor.
■ Accumulator
1) Role : To send a pure refrigerant gas to compressor by removing completely the refrigerant liquid
from evaporator.
※ If a refrigerant liquid go into the compressor, overload is occurred.
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2-9. Refrigeration Cycle Type
HM Cycle
Compressor
Dryer
ICE Pipe
Condenser
Capillary Tube
Freezer Evaporator
Hot Pipe
Back Cluster Pipe
Refrigerator Evaporator
Suction Pipe
Compressor
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2-10. Cooling Air Circulation
Refrigerator
Flex Zone
Freezer
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3. Instruction of Function
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3-1. Digital Display
RF31FMES**
(For Sparkling model Only )
RF323TE**
1 Energy Saver
Touching this button turns Energy Saver mode on and off.
When you turn Energy Saver on, the Energy Saver icon
lights. Turn Energy Saver off and the icon goes off. The
Energy Saver function’s factory setting is “ON”. If
condensation or water drops appear on the doors, turn
the Energy Saver mode off.
2 Freezer (Hold 3 sec for Power Freezer)
The Freezer button serves two purposes:
- To set the Freezer to your desired temperature.
- To turn the power freezer function on and off.
1) To set the Freezer temperature Touching the Freezer
button to set the Freezer to your desired temperature.
You can set the temperature between 5 °F(-15 ℃) and 8 °F(-23 ℃).
2) Power Freezer function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to decrease
the time needed to freeze products in the Freezer.
It can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze easily
spoiled items or if the temperature in the freezer has
warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was
left open).
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3 Alram(Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset
The Alarm button serves two purposes:
- To turn the door open alarm on and off
- To reset the water fi lter life indicator.
1) Door Alarm Function If the door alarm is set to On, an
alarm beeps if any refrigerator door is left open for more
than three minutes. The beeping stops when you close
the door. The door alarm function is pre-set to On in the
factory. You can turn it off by pressing and then releasing
the Alarm button. You can turn it back on in the same
fashion. The icon lights up when the function is on.
When the Door Alarm function is on and there is an alarm
sound which is triggered by the door opening, the Door Alarm
Icon will blink together with the alarm sound.
2) Water Filter Life Indicator Function After you replace
the water fi lter Touch and hold this button for 3
seconds to reset the water fi lter life indicator. When
you reset the water fi lter life indicator, the Filter icon
on the panel turns Off. The Filter icon will turn red to
let you know it is time to change the water fi lter after
six months (about 300 gallons). Some areas have large
amounts of lime in their water, which causes the water
fi lter to clog more quickly. If this is the case in your
area, you will have to change the fi lter more frequently
than every six months.
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4 Lighting (Hold 3 sec for ºC ↔ ºF)
Lighting button serves two purposes:
- To turn the dispenser light on and off
- To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF
1) Light Function
Touching the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser
LED lamp in continuous mode so that it stays on
continuously.
The button also lights up. If you want the Dispenser
lamp to come on only when someone uses the
dispenser, press the Lighting button to turn the
continuous mode off.
2) To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to select the
temperature display you want.
Each time you press and hold the button, the ºC and ºF
temperature modes alternate and the ºC and ºF icon
lights up, indicating your selection.
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5 Fridge (Hold 3sec for Power Cool)
The Fridge button serves two purposes:
- To set the Fridge to your desired temperature.
- To turn the power cool function on and off.
1) To set the Fridge temperature
Press the Fridge button to set the refrigerator to your
desired temperature.
You can set the temperature between 44°F (7℃) and
34°F (1°C) .
2) Power Cool function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to decrease
the time needed to cool products in the Refrigerator. It
can be helpful if you need to quickly cool easily spoiled
items or if the temperature in the fridge has warmed
dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).
6 Ice Off (Hold 3sec for Child Lock)
The Ice Off button serves two purposes:
- To turn the Ice maker on and off
- To turn the power cool function on and off.
1) Ice Off Function
If you don’t want to make more ice, press the Ice Off
button.
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6 Ice Off
(Hold 3sec for Child Lock)
2) Child Lock Function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to lock the
display, the Flex Zone panel, and the dispenser buttons
so the buttons can not be used. Replace the
highlighted text with this text: When Child Lock is on,
the refrigerator does not dispense ice, water, or
sparkling water, even if the Dispenser Lever is pressed.
The Child Lock icon lights up to indicate you’ve
activated the Child Lock function. Press 3 seconds to
unlock.
7 Sparkling Water ( Hold 3 sec for Cylinder Reset )
The Sparkling button serves three
purposes :
- To dispense sparkling (carbonated) water.
- To select the carbonation level of the sparkling water.
- To turn the Cylinder Reset Function on.
1) To dispense sparkling (carbonated)water.
To dispense sparkling water, press the Sparkling Water
button.
When you press the Sparkling Water button while
either Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice is selected, the
Sparkling Icon will turn on.
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7 Sparkling
Water ( Hold 3 sec for Cylinder Reset )
When there is no sparkling water left or the refrigerator is
making sparkling water, the dispenser does not
dispense sparkling water.
2) To select the carbonation level of the sparkling water.
When you press the Sparkling Water button while the
Sparkling Water Production function is turned on, the
Carbonation Level will change as follows;
Medium (Level-2) → Strong (Level-3) →Weak (Level-1)
→ Medium (Level-2).
The next time the refrigerator makes sparkling water, it
applies the new Carbonation Level.
- If there is previously produced sparkling water inside
the Sparkling Water tank, the refrigerator dispenses
sparkling water with the previous carbonation
level. (Changes in the carbonation level do not take
effect until the next time the refrigerator makes
sparkling water.)
- While the refrigerator is producing sparkling water, the
Carbonation Level icons light up in rotation (Level-1 →
Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1, etc.). If you press the
Sparkling Water button when the refrigerator is making
sparkling water, the current carbonation level is
displayed for several seconds, and then the
Carbonation Level icon light rotation begins again. If
you press the Sparkling Water button again while the
current carbonation level is being displayed, the
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Water ( Hold 3 sec for Cylinder Reset )
carbonation level changes. The change in the
carbonation level will take effect the next time the
refrigerator makes sparkling water.
- If you change the carbonation level when the
refrigerator is making sparkling water, the refrigerator
produces sparkling water at the previous carbonation
level.
3) To activate the Cylinder Reset Function After you
change CO2 cylinders, press the Sparkling Water
button for three seconds to activate the Cylinder Reset
function. When you activate the Cylinder Reset
function, the refrigerator starts making sparkling water.
If you activate the Cylinder Reset function when the
Sparkling Water Production function is OFF, the
Sparkling Water Production OFF Icon turns off and the
Carbonation Level icons light up in rotation (Level-1 →
Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1, etc.), indicating that the
refrigerator is making sparkling water. While the
refrigerator is making sparkling water, it will not
dispense sparkling water.
If you set the Sparkling Water Production function to
OFF within several seconds after activating the
Cylinder Reset function, the Sparkling Water
Production OFF Icon turns on and the refrigerator does
not make sparkling water.
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7 Sparkling
Water ( Hold 3 sec for Cylinder Reset )
Sparkling water that is produced as the result of
activating the Cylinder Reset function may have a
carbonation level higher than the current Carbonation
Level setting. If you want accurate carbonation level in
the next production, you need to empty the tank before
you start production.
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8 Cubed / Crushed (Hold 3sec for Sparkling On/Off)
The Cubed/Crushed button serves two purposes:
- To select the type of ice you want dispensed.
- Sparkling Water Production Function On and Off
1) To Select the type of ice
Press the Cubed/Crushed button to select the type of
ice you want dispensed. Each time you press the
button, the cubed and crushed ice modes alternate
and the Cubed or Crushed ice icon lights up,
indicating your selection.
2) Sparkling Water Production Function On / Off
Each time you press this button for 3seconds, you
turn the Sparkling Water Production function on or
off. When you turn on the Sparkling Water
Production function, the refrigerator begins to make
sparkling (carbonated) water.
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8 Cubed / Crushed (Hold 3sec for Sparkling On/Off)
Replace the highlighted text with this text:
(If you turn off the Sparkling Water Production function a
few seconds after turning it on, sparkling water
production will terminate. If more than a few seconds
pass, the refrigerator will start producing sparkling
water. While the refrigerator is producing sparkling
water, it won’t dispense sparkling water.)
When you turn off the Sparkling Water Production
function, the “OFF” Icon on the Display Panel turns on.
When you turn on the Sparkling Water Production
function, the “OFF” Icon on the Display Panel turns off.
When the Sparkling Water Production function is off,
the refrigerator does not make sparkling water.
If you turn off the function when the refrigerator is in
the middle of making sparkling water, it halts the
function after fi nishing the current operation.
Your refrigerator was manufactured with the Sparkling
Water Production function set to “OFF”. When you are
connecting the water lines, or mounting or replacing
the CO2 Cylinder, turn off the Sparkling Water
Production function before you begin. Turn on the
function only after you have completed the work.
To produce sparkling water, you must install a CO2
Cylinder. For instructions, see Installing and Using
CO2 Cylinders.
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9 Ice Off
If you don’t want to make more ice, touch the Ice Off
button.
The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker stops making ice.
Note We recommend you stop ice making if the
following occur:
- There is enough ice in the ice bucket.
- You want to save water and energy.
- Water is not being supplied to the refrigerator.
Note If the ice maker function is ON, and the water Line
is not connected, there will be a water valve noise
from the back of the unit. If this occurs, press the
Ice Off (Hold 3sec for child lock) button for less
than 3 seconds until the Ice Off Indicator ( )
illuminates.
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To save electricity, the Panel Display turns off
automatically under the following conditions:
When no button has been pressed, when no doors are
open, or when no Dispenser Lever has been pushed.
However, the icon indicating your cubed or crushed ice
selection, or sparkling water selection, will stay on.
When you press a button, open a door, or push a
Dispenser Lever, the Panel Display will turn on again. All
function keys will become operational after you remove
your fi nger from the button you pressed.
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Filter
Water filter usage
This icon will light up when you need to change the fi lter.
After you use about 300 gallons of water, the fi lter
indicator lights up. (after about 6 months). After you
install the new water fi lter, reset the fi lter indicator by
touch and hold 3sec for Filter Reset button.
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Note - If water is not dispensing or dispensing slowly,
you need to replace the water fi lter because the
water fi lter is clogged.
- Some areas have large amounts of lime in their
water, which causes the water fi lter to clog more
quickly.
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Cubed Ice/ Crushed Ice
Press the Cubed/Crushed button to select the type of ice
you want dispensed.
Each time you press the button, the cubed and crushed
ice modes alternate and the Cubed or Crushed ice icon
lights up, indicating your selection.
12
Sparkling Icon
When you press the Sparkling button (Button 8), the
Sparkling Water Icon goes on.
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Sparkling
Water Production Level Icons
The Sparkling Water Production Level icons display the
currently set Carbonation Level.
When you press the Sparkling Water button while the
Sparkling Water Icon is turned on, the Carbonation Level
will change as follows;
Medium (Level-2) → Strong (Level-3) →Weak (Level-1) →
Medium (Level-2).
- If there is previously produced sparkling water inside
the Sparkling Water tank, the refrigerator dispenses
sparkling water with the previous Carbonation
Level. (Changes in the Carbonation Level do not take
affect until the next time the refrigerator makes sparkling
water.)
- While the refrigerator is producing sparkling water, the
Carbonation Level icons light up in rotation (Level-1 →
Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1, etc.). If you press the
Sparkling Water button when the refrigerator is making
sparkling water, the current carbonation level is displayed
for several seconds, and then the Carbonation Level icon
light rotation begins again. If you press the Sparkling
Water button again while the current carbonation level is
being displayed, the carbonation level changes. The
change in the carbonation level will take effect the next
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Sparkling
Water Production Level Icons
- If you change the carbonation level when the refrigerator
is making sparkling water, the refrigerator produces
sparkling water at the previous carbonation level.
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Sparkling Water Production Function Off Icon
Each time you press Cubed/Crushed button (button 8) for
3 seconds, you turn the Sparkling Water Production
function on or off.
When you turn off the Sparkling Water Production
function or when selecting the Cylinder Reset Function,
the Sparkling Water Off Icon on the Display Panel turns
on. When you turn on the Sparkling Water Production
function, the Off Icon on the Display Panel turns off.
Note If a water leak is detected in the Sparkling Water
Production Module, the Off Icon blinks, the
refrigerator stops dispensing and producing
sparkling water, and the Sparkling Water
Production function automatically switches to
OFF. In addition, the Sparkling Water Production
function will not turn on, even if you press the
Cubed/Crushed button or Sparkling Water button
for 3 seconds
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Cooling Off Mode (
)
- North American (US, Canada) Models Only ;
Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed
for use by retailers when they are displaying
refrigerators on the shop fl oor. In Cooling Off mode,
the refrigerator’s fan motor and lights work normally,
but the compressors do not run, and the refrigerator
and freezer do not get cold. To start Cooling Off mode,
touch and hold the Energy Saver button and the
Freezer button for 5 seconds during normal operation.
The refrigerator chime sounds and the temperature
display fl ashes “OFF”.
To cancel Cooling Off mode, touch and hold the Energy
Saver and the Freezer buttons again for 5 seconds.
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1 Energy Saver
Touching this button turns Energy Saver mode on and off.
When you turn Energy Saver on, the Energy Saver icon
lights.
Turn Energy Saver off and the icon goes off. The Energy
Saver function’s factory setting is “ON”. If condensation
or water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy
Saver mode off.
2 Freezer (Hold 3sec for Power Freezer)
The Freezer button serves two purposes:
- To set the Freezer to your desired temperature.
- To turn the power freezer function on and off.
1) To set the Freezer temperature Touching the Freezer
button to set the Freezer to your desired temperature.
You can set the temperature between 5 °F(-15 ℃) and 8 °F(-23 ℃).
2) Power Freezer function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to decrease
the time needed to freeze products in the Freezer.
It can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze easily
spoiled items or if the temperature in the freezer has
warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was
left open).
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3 Alram(Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset
The Alarm button serves two purposes:
- To turn the door open alarm on and off
- To reset the water fi lter life indicator.
1) Door Alarm Function If the door alarm is set to On, an
alarm beeps if any refrigerator door is left open for
more than three minutes. The beeping stops when you
close the door. The door alarm function is pre-set to On
in the factory. You can turn it off by pressing and then
releasing the Alarm button. You can turn it back on in
the same fashion. The icon lights up when the function
is on.
When the Door Alarm function is on and the alarm
sound is triggered, the Door Alarm Icon will blink while
the alarm sounds.
2) Water Filter Life Indicator Function After you replace
the water filter, touch and hold this button for 3
seconds to reset the water fi lter life indicator. When
you reset the water fi lter life indicator, the Filter icon
on the panel turns Off. The Filter icon will turn red to
let you know it is time to change the water fi lter after
six months (about 300 gallons). Some areas have large
amounts of lime in their water, which causes the water
fi lter to clog more quickly. If this is the case in your
area, you will have to change the fi lter more frequently
than every six months.
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4 Lighting (Hold 3 sec for ºC ↔ ºF)
Lighting button serves two purposes:
- To turn the dispenser light on and off
- To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF
1) Light Function
Touch the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED
lamp in continuous mode so that it stays on
continuously.
The button also lights up. If you want the Dispenser
lamp to come on only when someone uses the
dispenser, press the Lighting button to turn the
continuous mode off.
2) To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF,
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to select the
temperature display you want.
Each time you press and hold the button, the ºC and ºF
temperature modes alternate and the ºC or ºF icon
lights up, indicating your selection.
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5 Fridge (Hold 3sec for Power Cool)
The Fridge button serves two purposes:
- To set the Fridge to your desired temperature.
- To turn the Power Cool function on and off.
1) To set the Fridge temperature
Press the Fridge button to set the refrigerator to the
temperature you want.
You can set the temperature between 44°F (7℃) and
34°F(1℃) .
2) Power Cool function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to decrease
the time needed to cool products in the Refrigerator. It
can be helpful if you need to quickly cool easily spoiled
items or if the temperature in the fridge has warmed
dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).
6 Ice Off (Hold 3sec for Child Lock)
The Ice Off button serves two purposes:
- To turn the Ice maker on and off
- To turn the Child Lock Function on and off.
1) Ice Off Function
If you don’t want to make more ice, press the Ice Off
button.
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6 Ice Off (Hold 3sec for Child Lock)
2) Child Lock Function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to lock the
display, the Flex Zone panel, and the dispenser buttons
so the buttons can not be used.
When the Child Lock is on, the refrigerator does not
dispense ice or water even if you press the Dispenser
Lever.
The child lock icon lights up to indicate you’ve
activated the child lock function. Press 3 seconds to
unlock.
7 Cubed Ice
8 Crushed Ice
Press the Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice button to select the
type of ice you want dispensed.
Each time you press the button, the cubed and crushed
ice modes alternate and the Cubed or Crushed ice icon
lights up, indicating your selection.
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9 Ice Off
If you don’t want to make more ice, touch the Ice Off
button.
The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker stops making ice.
Note We recommend you stop ice making if the
following occur:
- There is enough ice in the ice bucket.
- You want to save water and energy.
- Water is not being supplied to the refrigerator.
Note If the ice maker function is ON, and the water Line
is not connected, there will be a water valve noise
from the back of the unit. If this occurs, press the
Ice Off (Hold 3sec for child lock) button for less
than 3 seconds until the Ice Off Indicator ( )
illuminates.
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To save electricity, the Panel Display turns off
automatically under the following conditions:
When no button has been pressed, when no doors are
open, or when no Dispenser Lever has been pushed.
However, the icon indicating your cubed or crushed ice
selection will stay on. When you press a button, open a
door, or push a Dispenser Lever, the Panel Display will
turn on again. All function keys, except Energy Saver and
the Cubed and Crushed keys will become operational after
you remove your fi nger from the button you pressed.
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Filter
Water filter usage
This icon lights up when you need to change the filter,
usually after the refrigerator has dispensed about 300
gallons of water (after about 6 months). After you
install the new water filter, reset the filter indicator by
touching and holding the Hold 3sec for Filter Reset
button for 3 seconds.
Note - If water is not dispensing or dispensing slowly,
you need to replace the water fi lter because the
water fi lter is clogged.
- Some areas have large amounts of lime in their
water, which causes the water fi lter to clog more
quickly.
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Cooling Off Mode (
)
- North American (US, Canada) Models Only ;
Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed
for use by retailers when they are displaying
refrigerators on the shop fl oor. In Cooling Off mode,
the refrigerator’s fan motor and lights work normally,
but the compressors do not run, and the refrigerator
and freezer do not get cold. To start Cooling Off mode,
touch and hold the Energy Saver button and the
Freezer button for 5 seconds during normal operation.
The refrigerator chime sounds and the temperature
display fl ashes “OFF”.
To cancel Cooling Off mode, touch and hold the Energy
Saver and the Freezer buttons again for 5 seconds.
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4-1. Precaution
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
• Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
- It may cause risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury.
• Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical which has a voltage rating that matched the rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could
cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
• The refrigerator must be grounded.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.
• Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.
- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.
• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator.
- The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products may cause explosions.
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4-1. Precaution
- Required Tools
IMAGE
ITEM
USE
Phillips Head Driver
Use for assembling and
disassembling of screw
Flat Head Driver
Use for assembling and disassembling
of HomeBar, Dispenser, Deli Cartessen
Box, Main PBA etc...
Hex Wrench Ø2mm
Use for assembling and
disassembling of Handle
Socket Wrench Ø10mm
Use for assembling and
disassembling of Door Hinge
- Water whitening phenomenon
All water provided to refrigerators flows through the core filter which is an alkaline water filter. In this
process, the pressure in the water that has flowed out of the filter gets increased, and massive oxygen and
nitrogen become saturated. When this water flows out in the air, the pressure plummets and the oxygen and
nitrogen get supersaturated so that they turn into gas bubbles. The water could look misty due to these oxygen
bubbles. It is not because dust or chemicals, just a few seconds later, it will be clean again.
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4-2. Refrigerator Door
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the 3 screws holding down the Top
Table and remove the Top Table (1)
2. Disconnect the electrical (2) above the upper left
door hinge To disconnect the connector (2) more
easily, press the end of the hook (3) and pull
connector.
Refrigerator
Door
Make sure unit is unplugged.
3. As shown in the picture, Remove water tube from
hinge (4) by holding at the both sides of the
Tube Fitting and pulling it out. And, remove the
Tube Fitting (5) by pulling the water hose after
pushing in the locking ring tab at the end of the
Tube Fitting.
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4-2. Refrigerator Door
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. After pulling the Hinge Lever, remove the Hinge.
5. Lift the door straightly up to remove while opening
it more than 90°.
Be careful not to drop the door.
Refrigerator
Door
6. With a Philips head screwdriver, remove the screw
(6) attatched to the lower left and right door hinges.
With a 0.4in Hex wrench, remove the 2 flat head
screws (7) Remove the lower left and right door
hinges (8).
7. With a Philips head screwdriver, remove the
screw(9).
After, With Flat Head Driver(10), Lift up and remove
the Auto Hinge (11)
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4-2. Refrigerator Door
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
8. If the Auto Closing Hinge is aligned to be vertical
as shown in the figure, align it to be parallel by
using the Door Middle Hinge. (Refer to No.5 for the
disassembly of the Door Middle Hinge)
Refrigerator
Door
Do not use a flat head screwdriver to align the
Auto close Hinge. It may get damaged. Use
the Door middle Hinge instead.
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4-3. Door Handle Refrigerator
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Loosen the Set Screw situated at the end of
the inner part of handle about 0.1in by using
Hex wrench.
Door Handle
Fridge
2. Pull the Set handle out by moving it straight up.
Be careful not to scratch or break the parts.
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4-4. Door Handle Freezer
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Loosen the Set Screw situated at the bottom right
of the appliance about 0.1in by using Hex wrench.
Door Handle
Freezer
2. Pull the Set handle out by moving it to the right side
.
Be careful not to scratch or break the parts.
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4-5. Refrigerator Light
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Press the tabs on the back of the Lamp Cover and
take it off.
Refrigerator
Light
2. Remove the 2 screws And separate the LED
panel.
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4-6. Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove a screw under the display cover.
CoverDisplay
2. Put the thumbs on the surface door and hold the
bottom of the Display Panel with four fingers. And
then, pull out the Display Panel as shown in the
photo to remove it.
Take care not to break the Locking Tabs.
3. Disengage the housing connector of display cover.
(Apply for SPARKLING OPTION)
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4-7. Water-Dispenser
Part name
To do list
(RF31FM*S**)
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Disengage 2 the Housing Connectors by pushing a
flatblade screwdriver.
WaterDispenser
(SPARKLING
OPTION)
2. Remove 2 screws of the Guide Ice Route Assy.
3. Pull the Guide Ice Route Assy and Disassemble
the water hose.
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4-7. Water-Dispenser
Part name
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(RF31FM*S**)
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. Assembly shall be in order from the disassembly.
Before assembling Case-Ice and Route, please
check the status of the hose.
WaterDispenser
(SPARKLING
OPTION)
5. When assembling Cover-Display, first insert it from
upper side and then assemble to bottom side.
Otherwise, the hook can be broken
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4-7. Water-Dispenser
Part name
WaterDispenser
(Ice/Water
model )
(RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**)
How to do
1.
To do list
Descriptive Picture
Disengage the Housing Connector by pushing a
flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Remove 2 screws of the Case Ice Route Assy.
3. Pull the Case Ice Route Assy.
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4-7. Water-Dispenser
Part name
To do list
(RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**)
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. Assembly shall be in order from the disassembly.
Case-Ice and Route shall be assembled inside of
hose.
Otherwise, assemble cannot be accomplished.
WaterDispenser
(Ice/Water
model )
5. When assembling Cover-Display, first insert it from
leftside and then assemble to rightside.
Otherwise, the hook can be broken.
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4-8. Glass Shelf
Part name
Glass Shelf
How to do
Descriptive Picture
Remove the shelf by lifting the front part of the
shelf up and pulling it out.
4-9. Foldable Glass Shelf
Part name
Foldable
Glass Shelf
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the Cap.
2. Remove 2 screws of the Folderble Glass Shelf.
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4-10. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the vegetable & fruit drawer by
pulling the roller part and lifting it up.
Vegetable
&
Fruit Drawers Shelf
2. While pressing the button on the left of
the shelf in the picture, lift up the Vegeta
ble & Fruit Drawer Shelf. (Refer to the pic
ture)
3. Remove the vegetable & fruit drawer shel
f by pulling it out. (Refer to the picture)
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4-11. Case Water Filter
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
To disassemble the Case Water Filter, remove the w
ater filter and all drawers and shelves.
1. Remove the 3 screws holding down the Top Table
and remove the Top Table (1).
Case Water
Filter
2. a. Remove Cover Tube Fitting (1).
b. Remove the Water tube (blue) from the
tube fitting by pushing in on the locking
ring (2) and pulling out the tube.
3. Remove three screws securing the water tubes.
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4-11. Case Water Filter
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. a. Pull the Water blue hose out.
b. Push the Tube Fitting (3) and pull the grey hose
out.
Case Water
Filter
5. Disconnect the 2 Housing connectors (4).
6. Lift and pull the Case Water Filter out.
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4-12. How to Remove the Carbonator Kit
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the two screws located above
the Top Door Guard of the Fridge.
How to Remove the
Carbonator Kit
2. Remove the CO2 Cylinder Cover(1).
3. Flip up the Lever.
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4-12. How to Remove the Carbonator Kit
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. Remove the CO2 Cylinder by turning it
counter clockwise.
How to Remove the
Carbonator Kit
5. Take off (2) by removing the two screws.
6. Remove the three screws.
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4-12. How to Remove the Carbonator Kit
Part name
How to do
7. While pressing the Fitting, remove
Water Hose(1ea).
Remove the Connector Housing.
How to Remove the
Carbonator Kit
Descriptive Picture
the
8. Disassemble display refer to page 31.
While pressing the Fitting, remove
the Water Hose from DIS valve.
9. Remove the Connector Housing.
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4-13. Motor Damper
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the 2 screw under the.
water filter case and take off the cover damper(②).
Motor
Damper
2. Disengage 2 housing connector.
3. Take off the Motor Damper by pulling a flat-blade
screwdriver.
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4-14. Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly)
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Turn the water filter count-clockwise.
(Refer to the picture)
2. Remove the water filter by pulling it.
(Refer to the picture)
Water Filter
3. Push the water filter directly.
4. Turn the water filter clockwise until it locked.
Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly (approx. 6 to 7 minutes), otherwise water may drip from
the dispenser. This means that there is still air in the line.
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4-15. Gallon Door Bin
Part name
To do list
(RF31FM*S**)
How to do
Gallon Door
Bin
(SPARKLING
OPTION TOP)
1. Remove the Cap.
2. Remove 2 screws of the Gallon Door Bin.
3. Lifting the Gallon Door bin up and pulling it out.
Gallon Door
Bin
(SPARKLING
OPTION –
BOTTOM)
1. Open Cylinder cover.
2. Remove the door bin by moving straight up.
Descriptive Picture
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4-16. Gallon Door Bin
Part name
To do list
(RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**)
How to do
Gallon Door
Bin (Right)
1. Remove the door bin by moving straight up.
Gallon Door
Bin (Left)
2. a. Remove dis door bin by moving straight up.
b. Remove by moving up the left side of door bin.
Descriptive Picture
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4-17. Vertical Hinged Section
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove 2 screw cap parts with a flat-blade(-)
screwdriver. (Refer to the picture)
Before doing the above, make sure that the
unit is unplugged.
Vertical
Hinged
Section
(center
mullion
attached to
left side
refrigerator
door)
2. Unscrew 2 screws.
3. Disengage the internal housing connector of the
vertical hinge.
Before doing the above, make sure that the
unit is unplugged.
4. Remove the vertical hinged section by lifting the
vertical hinge up. (Refer to the picture)
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4-18. Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the angle cap with a flatblade screwdriver.
(Refer to the picture)
Be careful not to scratch or break the parts
Evaporator
Cover In
Refrigerator
2. Loosen the 4 screws, which fix the Evaporator
cover
3. Remove the the lower part of angle mid by pulling
it out and pushing it down. (Refer to the picture)
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4-18. Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. Lift up the evaporator cover.
Evaporator
Cover In
Refrigerator
5. Disconnect the 2 housing connectors.
(Refer to the picture)
Before doing the above, make sure that the
unit is unplugged.
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4-19. Evaporator In Refrigerator
Part name
How to do
1.
Descriptive Picture
Disconnect the housing connector part on left
side.
Before doing the above, make sure that the
unit is unplugged.
Evaporator
In
Refrigerator
2. Disconnect the housing connector on right side.
3. Remove the evaporator by moving it up while hol
ding both of bottom sides
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4-20. Freezer Door
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Pull out the Pull Out Drawer by maximum.
2. After lifting the Pull Out Drawer up holding both si
des, remove it at the rail system.
Freezer Door
3. Remove the Tilting Pocket(1)by lifting it up
4. After lifting the Freezer Guard up holding both
sides, remove it at the rail system.
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4-20. Freezer Door
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
5. Press the fixing hook of rail system.
Freezer Door
6. After holding and pulling out the top of Freezer D
oor, remove it at the rail system.
Make sure there is no scratch at the end of
Sliding Rail by being dented from the floor .
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4-21. Convertible Door
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Pull the and remove the convertible room (②) by
pulling it to your body with both hands.
open to full extension.
Mid drawer
2. Remove the cover housing (②) by a flat-blade
screwdriver.
3. Disengage the housing.
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4-21. Convertible Door
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. Unscrew 4 bolts.
(2 bolts each on the both sides)
Mid drawer
5. Lifting up the convertible door.
remove the convertible door from the rail.
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4-22. Ice-Maker
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. When pressing the Energy-Saver and the Fridge
buttons on the Display together for 8 seconds at
the same time, it will convert to the Test Mode and
the entire Display function will be off.
Ice-Maker
2. When pressing any button within 15 seconds
after it is shifted to the Test Mode, its function will
change in the following order.
Manual operation1(FF) Manual operation2(0F-r) →
manual defrost of fresh food compartments(rd) →
manual defrost of fresh and freezer
compartments(fd) → cancel(Display all off).
● Set unit to Fd for 5 minutes. This will allow for
easy removal of the ice maker.
3. While pressing the tab on the top right side, lift up
the Ice Bucket and pull it out
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4-22. Ice-Maker
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. Remove the screw from the Wire Housing Cover.
Ice-Maker
5. Remove the Wire Housing Cover.
6. Disconnect the Ice Maker Housing Connector.
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4-22. Ice-Maker
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
7. Remove the screw from the Duct Tray-ice.
Ice-Maker
8. With a flat blade screwdriver, push the duct to the
right and remove it from the locking tab.
(Refer to the image.)
9. With a flat blade screwdriver, pry down on the
refrigerant tube to separate it from the bottom of
the ice maker. (Refer to the image.)
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4-22. Ice-Maker
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
10. Push down the refrigerant pipe slightly and
separate the refrigerant pipe and the Ice Maker
Assembly completely.
Ice-Maker
11. While pressing the Hook, pull out the Ice Maker.
12. While pushing down the Duct-Tray-Ice, pull out
the Ice Maker carefully and remove it.
※ When removing the ice maker, be careful not to
damage the grommets on the tray or the
refrigerant tube. (Refer to the dotted parts on the
right side photo.)
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4-23. Auger Motor Fan
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Disconnect the FAN-AUGER-ASSY Connector.
Auger Motor
Fan
2. Hold the Hook on the bottom of the FANAUGERASSY and lift it up to make it free from the
Locking Tab.
3. While lifting it up, take the FAN-AUGERASSY out
of the Ice Maker Compartment.
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4-24. Flex Zone Light
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the cover Convertible lamp(①) by a
flat-blade screwdriver.
Flex Zone
Light
2. Disengage the housing.
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4-25. Freezer Light
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the cover Freezer lamp like the way
disassembling the Flex zone lamp.
Freezer Light
2. Disengage the housing.
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4-26. Side Light
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the cover Side lamp(③) by a flat-blade
screwdriver.
Refrigerator
Light
2. Separate the Side lamp from the case.
3. Disengage the housing.
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4-27. Door Switch In Freezer
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the freezer drawer bin by using a flatblade(-) screwdriver. (Refer to the picture)
Door Switch
In Freezer
2. Disconnect the housing connector part.
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4-28. Evaporator Cover In Freezer
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the freezer door and freezer drawer by
pulling out the drawer and then unscrewing 2
screws.
Evaporator
Cover In
Freezer
2. Lift up the evaporator cover.
3. Disengage the 3 housing connectors and remove
the evaporator cover.
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4-29. Evaporator In Freezer
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the housing connector part left one.
Evaporator
In Freezer
2. Remove the evaporator by pulling the lower part
of the evaporator while lifting it up.
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4-30. Machine Compartment
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Unscrew 5 screws of COVER COMP.
2. Remove the DRAIN HOSE.
Motor Fan
3. Remove 1 screw.
4. Disengage the HOUSING CONNECTOR.
(Refer to the picture)
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4-30. Machine Compartment
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
5. Pull it forward and lean against the DRAIN HOSE.
Motor Fan
6. Rotate it based on the PIPE.
7. The FAN is disassembled.
/ Assembly it in reverse order.
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4-31. Comp Cooling Fan Motor
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the screw with a flat blade screwdriver.
Comp Cooling
Fan Motor
2. Remove the motor fan by pulling the fan out
while graping the motor part.
3. Unscrew 2 screws fixed in the motor.
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4-31. Comp Cooling Fan Motor
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
4. Remove the BRACKET MOTOR with a flat blade
screwdriver.
Comp Cooling
Fan Motor
5. Remove the MOTOR after pulling the BRACKET
MOTOR out.
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4-32. Relay O/L
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove Cover Relay.
Relay O/L
2. Remove the relay O/L with a flatblade screwdriver.
(Refer to the picture)
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4-33. COMPRESSOR
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Cut off the LOKRING connecting the COMP and
the CONDENSER with a Pipe Cutter.
(Red-line marking points)
2. Cut off the LOKRING connecting the
CONDENSER and the HOT PIPE with a Pipe
Cutter. (Red-line marking points)
Relay O/L
3. Link the COMP and the CONDENSER with a
PIPE-CONNECTOR (DA81-05659A) by brazing the
joint areas.
4. Link the CONDENSER and the HOT PIPE with a
PIPE-CONNECTOR (DA81-05659B) by brazing the
joint areas.
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4-34. Electric Box
Part name
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the 2 screw attached to the upper left
and right Case PCB Panel with a phillips
screwdriver(+).
PBA Main
2. Disengage all housing connectors from the main
PCB.
Before doing the above, make sure that the
unit is unplugged.
3. Press the lower locking hook down and remove
the Main PBA by pulling it out.
(Refer to the picture)
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4-34. Electric Box
Part name
PBA
INVERTER
How to do
Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the INVERTER PBA by lifting the upper
part of the hook up.
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4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions
Installing a CO2 Cylinder
(For Sparkling Water Refrigerators Only - Optional)
To use the Sparkling Water feature on your refrigerator, you need to install a
Sodastream CO2 cylinder.
Purchasing CO2 Cylinders
• Purchase cylinders(60L) at the nearest Sodastream retailer or on line at www.sodastream.com.
• USE ONLY SODASTREAM carbonators (or CO2 cylinders, 60L). SAMSUNG and SODASTREAM are not
legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to, property damage caused by gas leakage
from the use of generic carbonators (or CO2 cylinders, 60L). The sparkling water system in your
SAMSUNG refrigerator is designed to work ONLY WITH SODASTREAM carbonators (or CO2 cylinders, 60L)
• We suggest buying extra cylinders(60L) for later use. Store extra cylinders in a cool, open space, well out
of the reach of children. Do not store cylinders in the refrigerator.
Water Line Hookup
• Make sure that you have connected the refrigerator to a water line before installing the
cylinder.
Installing a Cylinder into the Refrigerator
To install a cylinder in the refrigerator, follow these steps:
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4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions
1. Open the Cylinder Cover.
• The refrigerator comes from the factory with the Sparkling Water function set to Off.
If the Sparkling Water function is Off, the OFF icon is displayed on the Display Panel.
: Refer to Page 63 ; Turning Off the Sparkling Water Function.
2. Attach the Cylinder to the Regulator, and then rotate it clockwise.
3. Push the Cylinder into the Support.
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4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions
4. Lock the Cylinder into place by pressing the Lever.
• The inner pressure of the Cylinder may make it difficult to press the lever down.
Hold the lever as shown in the illustration on the right, and then push down.
• If you don’t lock the cylinder into place, the refrigerator won’t produce sparkling
water.
• If the cylinder is not tightly connected to the Regulator, it will leak CO2 gas,
producing a hiss. If this occurs, repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4, making sure that the
cylinder is firmly attached and locked into place.
5. Press the Sparkling Water button 3 seconds for Cylinder Reset function. Wait bout
20 minutes. (the amount of time needed for a medium level of carbonation) while
the refrigerator makes sparkling water.
• To make sparkling water, the refrigerator injects CO2 from the CO2 cylinder into
water stored in the Sparkling Water tank. The water enters the tank through the
refrigerator’s water supply line.
6. To remove any residual substances that may be in the water, dispense 2 or 3 large
glass fulls of Sparkling Water and empty them into a sink.
For more information about using the Sparkling Water function, see Using the Sparkling Water Function.
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4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions
Using the Sparkling Water Function
(For Sparkling Water Refrigerators Only - Optional)
With a Sodastream CO2 cylinder, your refrigerator can make and dispense sparkling
(carbonated) water.
Making Sparkling Water
To turn on the Sparkling Water function and make sparkling water, press the Cubed/Crushed button
for 3 seconds. When you turn on the function, the Carbonation Level icons light up in rotation (Level-1 →
Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1, etc.) and, within a few seconds, the refrigerator begins to make sparkling
water. When production is complete, the Carbonation Level icon rotation stops.
If you leave the Sparkling Water Production function on, and the amount of Sparkling Water becomes low,
the refrigerator automatically enters the Sparkling Water production mode and makes more. However, if
you turn off the Sparkling Water Production function, the refrigerator will not make additional sparkling
water, even if there is little sparkling water left in the Sparkling Water tank.
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4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions
Using the Sparkling Water Function
(For Sparkling Water Refrigerators Only - Optional)
Sparkling Water Production Time
Depending on the Carbonation Level you set (See Setting the Carbonation Level), the amount of
time it takes the refrigerator to complete the sparkling water production process changes. The table
below lists the production times by Carbonation Level. The refrigerator is pre-set at the factory to
Level 2.
Carbonation Level
Level 3 - Hi
Level 2 -Med
Level 1 - Low
Production Time
About 30 minutes
About 20 minutes
About 10 minutes
Capacity
1.16 quarts (1.1ℓ)
1.16 quarts (1.1ℓ)
1.16 quarts (1.1ℓ)
Dispensing Sparkling Water
To dispense sparkling water, press the Sparkling Water button. Then, push the Ice/Sparkling Water
lever gently with a glass. As time passes, the sparkling water dispensing speed can change. When
the water tastes strongly carbonated, the dispensing speed can be faster. When the carbonation is
weaker, the dispensing speed can slow.
The dissolved CO2 in the sparkling water can also cause the water to pop out when you dispense it.
In addition, due to the pressure fluctuations in the Sparkling Water Tank, the water stream may shake or
become intermittent.
If you keep dispensing sparking water, the water stream may become unstable or break up. This is
caused by changes in pressure in the Sparkling Water Tank. It is not a defect.
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4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions
Water Dripping
Some time after you have dispensed sparkling water, a few drops of sparkling water can escape
from the dispenser. The water dripping is not a product defect, but a natural result of mixing CO2
and water.
Controlling the Carbonation Level
When the Sparkling Water Icon is turned on, you can change the sparkling water’s carbonation level by
pressing the Sparkling Water button for 3 seconds. The carbonation level will change as follows; Medium
(Level-2) → Strong (Level-3) → Weak (Level-1) → Medium (Level-2). The change in carbonation level is
applied the next time the refrigerator makes sparkling water.
- If there is previously produced sparkling water inside the Sparkling Water tank, the refrigerator
dispenses sparkling water with the previous carbonation level. (Again, changes in the carbonation level
do not take affect until the next time the refrigerator makes sparkling water. The change does not affect
sparkling water that is already made.)
- While the refrigerator is producing sparkling water, the Carbonation Level icons light up in rotation (Level1 → Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1, etc.). If you press the Sparkling Water button when the refrigerator is
making sparkling water, the current carbonation level is displayed for several seconds. If you press the
Sparkling Water button again while the carbonation level is being displayed, the carbonation level
changes. The change in the carbonation level will take affect the next time the refrigerator makes
sparkling water.
- If you change the carbonation level when the refrigerator
is making sparkling water, the refrigerator produces
sparkling water at the previous carbonation level.
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The Carbonation Level is set to Level 2 at the factory. If the sparkling water tastes too strong
or too weak, change the carbonation level. Level 1 provides a milder carbonation, Level 3 a
stronger carbonation.
• If there is a power interruption when the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the refrigerator may restart the carbonation process when power returns and put too much carbonation into the water. If this
occurs, we recommend throwing out the overly carbonated water and starting the process again.
• The lifetime of the CO2 cylinder can vary, depending on the Carbonation Levels you choose.
Turning Off the Sparkling Water Function
To turn off the Sparkling Water function, press the Cubed/Crushed button for 3 seconds.
Any sparkling water remaining in the Sparkling Water tank after you have turned off the Sparkling Water
function can still be dispensed.
If you turn off the function when the refrigerator is in the middle of making sparkling water, it halts the
function after finishing the current operation.
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Replacing a Cylinder
When the taste of sparkling water is weak or non-existent, replace the current cylinder
with a new cylinder. To replace a cylinder, follow these steps:
1. Lift up the Lever holding the cylinder in place.
2. Pull the Cylinder out of the Support.
3. Rotate the Cylinder counterclockwise to remove it from the Regulator.
4. To install a new cylinder, follow the directions for installing a cylinder starting at Step 2 in Installing a
Cylinder into the Refrigerator.
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Notes
• If you open the refrigerator door while the refrigerator is making sparkling water, it will stop.
When you close the door, it will resume making sparkling water in about a minute.
• If you keep dispensing sparking water, the water stream may become unstable or breakup.
This is caused by changes in pressure in the Sparkling Water Production Tank. It is not a defect.
• If the water hose is kinked or water is not supplied properly, the Carbonation Level of the Sparkling Water
will be high. This occurs because the Same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) is dispensed by the Cylinder
regardless of the amount of water in the Production Tank.
• If the Sparkling Water function is on and you dispense about 1.16 quarts (1.1 L) of sparkling water, the
refrigerator automatically begins making more sparkling water.
• If you are not going to be home for a long period of time, do not want to use the Sparkling Water function
any more, or you are moving:
1. Press the Cubed/Crushed button for three seconds to turn off the Sparkling Water function.
2. Empty the Sparkling Water tank by dispensing all the water in the tank.
3. Remove the CO2 Cylinder.
Function to Check the Remaining Quantity of CO2 in the Cylinder for Service Technicians :
To check how much CO2 is left in the Cylinder, press the Energy Saver button for 5 seconds with the Fridge
Door being open. Then, CO2 will be injected for a second.
This function can be used in all conditions; whether it is producing the Sparkling Water or not.
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Installing and Using CO2 Cylinders
Purchasing CO2 Cylinders(60L)
USE ONLY SODASTREAM carbonators (or CO2 cylinders, 60L). SAMSUNG and SODASTREAM will not be
legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to, property damage caused by gas leakage
from the use of a generic carbonator (or CO2 cylinder, 60L).
The sparkling water system of SAMSUNG Refrigerators is designed to work ONLY WITH SODASTREAM
carbonators (or CO2 cylinders, 60L).
Water Tube Hookup
Connect the white hose on the back of the refrigerator to water before installing the cylinder.
Installing a Cylinder in the Fridge
To install a cylinder in the refrigerator, follow these steps:
1. Open the Cylinder Cover.
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2. Attach the Cylinder to the Regulator, and then rotate it clockwise.
3. Push the Cylinder into the Support.
4. Lock the Cylinder into place by pressing the Lever.
• If you don’t lock the cylinder into place, the refrigerator won’t produce
sparkling water.
5. Press the Sparkling Water button for 3 seconds to turn the Cylinder reset function on.
• If you replace the CO2 Cylinder during Sparkling Water Production (The Carbonation Level Icon
turns on in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 1.), wait until the refrigerator completes production before
turning the Sparkling Water Production function back on. Because you interrupted production, the
sparkling water may be over carbonated. If you want accurate carbonation level in the next
production, you need to empty the tank before you start production.
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Because the first 2 glasses of sparkling water dispensed after installation may contain residual substances,
throw them out.
For information about dispensing sparkling water, see Operating Your French Door Refrigerator.
Storing Extra Cylinders
Store extra cylinders in a cool, open space, well out of the reach of children.
Do not store cylinders in the refrigerator.
Replacing a Cylinder
If the carbonation level is abnormally low, this means the CO2 cylinder is empty.
In this case, we recommend that you replace the cylinder with a new one.
To replace a cylinder, follow these steps;
1. Lift up the Lever holding the cylinder in place.
2. Pull the Cylinder out of the Support.
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3. Rotate the Cylinder counterclockwise to remove it from the Regulator.
4. To install the new cylinder, follow the directions for installing a cylinder starting at Step 2.
5. Press the Sparkling Water button for 3 seconds to turn the Cylinder reset function on.
• If you replace the CO2 Cylinder during Sparkling Water Production (The Carbonation Level Icon
turns on in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 1.), wait until the refrigerator completes production before
turning the Sparkling Water Production function back on.
Because you interrupted production, the sparkling water may be over carbonated. We recommend
that you throw out the overly carbonated water.
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Operational Notes
• Be sure to use genuine Soda Stream Cylinders from authorized resellers.
• The refrigerator starts making sparkling water about 10 seconds after you turn on the Sparkling Water
Production function.
• If you open the refrigerator door while the refrigerator is making sparkling water, it will stop. When you
close the door, it will resume making sparkling water in about a minute.
• If there is a power interruption when the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the refrigerator may restart the carbonation process when power returns and put too much carbonation into the water. If this
occurs, we recommend throwing out the overly carbonated water and starting the process again.
• If you keep dispensing sparkling water, the water stream may become unstable or break up. This is
caused by changes in pressure in the Sparkling Water Production Tank. It is not a defect.
• If the water hose is kinked or water is not supplied properly, the Carbonation Level of the Sparkling Water
will be high. This occurs because the the same amount of the carbon dioxide (CO2) is dispensed
by the Cylinder regardless of the amount of water in the Production Tank.
• The useful life of the Cylinder will vary, depending on the level of carbonation you select.
• If you are not going to be home for a long period of time, do not want to use the Sparkling Water function
any more, or you are moving:
1. Press the Cubed/Crushed button for three seconds to turn off the Sparkling Water function.
2. Empty the Sparkling Water tank by dispensing all the water in the tank.
3. Remove the CO2 Cylinder.
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5-1. Function for failure diagnosis
5-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function)
• If Energy Saver Key + Fridge Key on the front of panel are pressed simultaneously for 8 seconds ,
it will be chang to the test mode and all displays on the front of panel will be off.
• If any key on the front of panel is pressed within 15 seconds after the test mode, it will be operated as
below sequence : Manual operation1(FF) Manual operation2(0F-r) -> manual defrost of fresh food
compartments(rd) -> manual defrost of fresh and freezer compartments(fd) -> cancel(Display all off).
• If any key on the front of panel is not pressed within 15 seconds after the test mode, the test mode will be
canceled and it will be returned to previous mode.
1) Manual operation function
RF31FM*S** (For Ice/water model Only)
RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only)
① Energy Saver Key + Fridge Key are pressed simultaneously for 8 seconds, (displays are all off)
It will be changed to the test mode (manual operation) by pressing any key
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1-1) If any key is pressed once in test mode, blinks "FF" on the display and it indicates the
refrigerator has entered the manual operation. At this moment, buzzer beeps as an alarm.
1-2) If any key is pressed once at the manual operation1 status, OF-r will be displayed.
FF and OF-r means manual operation 1 and 2 separately. These 2 functions operate with same
RPM of COMP.
1-3) If manual operation is selected, compressor will run at once without 7 minutes delay in any
mode.
If the refrigerator is on the defrost cycle at the moment, defrost will be finished and manual
operation will begin.
(Be careful if manual operation get started at the moment of compressor off, over load could be
occurred) Compulsion working 1 : 3600RPM
Compulsion working : 3600RPM
1-4) If manual operation works, compressor & f-fan operate continuously for 24 hours and fresh food
compartment will be controlled by the setting temperature.
1-5) When the manual operation runs, setting temperature will be selected automatically as below:
freezer compartment -8°F(-22℃), fresh food compartment 34℉(1℃).
1-6) During manual operation, Freezer Key & Power Cool function will not work.
If a function is selected, the power function icon of the selected function will be off automatically after
10seconds.
1-7) Manual operation can be canceled by removing power from the unit, then resupplying power.
1-8) Alarm(0.25 sec ON/ 0.75 sec OFF) will beep continuously until manual operation is completed and there
is no function to make the sound stop.
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2) Forced Defrost
2-1) When you press any key one more time at Fridge off Forced Operation [OF r], rd lights up on the Display
Panel. At this time, the Forcd Operation stops immediately and R-Defrost will be performed at the same
time.
2-2) When you press any key one more time at Forced R-Defrost [rd], Fd lights up on the Display Panel. At this
time, FR-Defrost will be performed at the same time.
2-3) At this time, it will send out “Beep” sound for 2 seconds and then it will perform Forced F/R Defrost while
sending out “0.5 sec On and 0.5 sec Off” sound.
3) Test cancel mode
3-1) During the simultaneous defrosting of fresh food and freezer compartments, if the display panel change
to the test mode and test button is pressed one more time, defrosting of fresh food and freezer
compartments will be canceled and the unit will return to the normal operation.
Or, all test functions will be canceled by turning main power ON and OFF
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5-1-2. Display function of Communication error
1) Display function when Panel ⇀ MAIN MICOM communication has error
1-1) If there is no answer for 10 seconds after the panel micom received the requirement of
communication, "Pc - Er" display on the panel PCB will be ON/OFF alternately until the
communication error is canceled. (0.5 sec ALL ON, 0.5 sec ALL OFF alternately)
1-2) “Pc - Er” display on the Pantry Room Display will be ON/OFF alternately until the communication error
is canceled. (0.5 sec ALL ON, 1.5 sec ALL OFF alternately)
2) Display function when Panel ⇀ MAIN MICOM OPTION has error
2-1) ”OP - Er” code is repeatedly ON/OFF until Option error settles down.
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5-1-3. Self-diagnostic function
1) Self-diagnostic function in the Initial power ON
1-1) Micom operates self-diagnostic function to check the temperature sensor condition within 1 second
when the refrigerator turned On initially.
1-2) If bad sensor is detected by the self-diagnostic function, the applicable display LED will blink for 0.5 sec.
At this moment, there is no beep sound.(Refer to self-diagnostic CHECK LIST)
1-3) Self-diagnostic button is recognized only when the error is displayed by the bad sensor. Display does
not operate normally but temperature control will be controlled by the emergency operation.
1-4) When the error is detected by self-diagnosis, the error can be canceled automatically if all troubled
sensors are corrected or Self-diagnostic function key (Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key ) are pressed
simultaneously for 8 seconds. (Return to normal display mode)
RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only)
RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only)
① If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously
for 8 seconds, the error mode by self-diagnosis will be canceled.
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2) Self-diagnostic function during normal operation
RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only)
RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only)
② If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously
for 8 seconds, the error mode by self-diagnosis will be canceled.
2-1) If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds during normal operation,
the temperature setting display will operate for 2 seconds (ON/OFF 0.5sec each).
If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 8 seconds (including above 2seconds),
self-diagnostic function will be selected.
2-2) At this moment, self-diagnostic function will be returned with buzzer sound 'ding-dong‘.
If there is an error, display of error will be operated for 30 seconds and then return to normal condition
whether problem is corrected or not. (Refer to self-diagnosis CHECK LIST)
2-3) Input by button is not accepted during self-diagnostic function.
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* Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST
LED
F
R
Item
Trouble contents
Diagnostic method
FZ-Sensor Error
When measuring the voltage between
the Main PCB CN30-"4" ↔ CN76-"1", it
should read between 4.5V~1.0V.
FF-Sensor Error
When measuring the voltage between
the Main PCB CN30-"5" ↔ CN76-"1", it
should read between 4.5V~1.0V.
FZ-DEF-Sensor
Error
FF-DEF-Sensor
Error
Display error : separation of
sensor housing part, contact
error, disconnection, short
circuit.
Display error of detecting
temperature of sensor : more
than 149℉(+65℃) or less than
-58℉(-50℃)
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30- “5” ↔
N76-”1”: shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
When measuring the voltage between
the Main PCB CN30-"8" ↔ CN76-"1", it
should read between 4.5V~1.0V.
Ambient-Sensor
Error
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN78- “8” ↔
CN78-”12”: shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
Flex room-Sensor
Error
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN78- “9” ↔
CN76-”1”: shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
Humidity-Sensor
Error
Separation of sensor housing
part, contact error,
disconnection, short circuit
When measuring the voltage between
the Main PCB CN30-"3" ↔ CN76-"1", it
should read between 4.5V~1.0V.
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Ice Maker(FF)
Sensor Error
Ice Room
Sensor Error
Trouble contents
Display error : separation of
sensor housing part, contact
error, disconnection, short circuit.
Display error of detecting
temperature of sensor : more
than 149℉(+65℃) or less than 58℉(-50℃)
Diagnostic method
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN90- “1” ↔
CN90-”7”: shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
When measuring the voltage between
the Main PCB CN78-"10" ↔ CN78-"12", it
should read between 4.5V~1.0V.
SparklingSensor
Error
Display error : separation of
sensor housing part, contact
error, disconnection, short circuit.
The voltage of ASSY KIT PCB CN32- “1”
Display error of detecting
CN32-”3”: shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
temperature of
sensor : more than 149℉(+65°C)
or less than -58℉(-50°C)
FZ-FAN Error
Display error during operation of
applicable fan motor : Feed back
signal line contact error, motor
wire separation, motor error
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN76- “3”
(Yellow) ↔ CN76-”1”(Gray): shall be
between 7V~12V
FF-FAN Error
Display error during operation of
applicable fan motor : Feed back
signal line contact error, motor
wire separation, motor error
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN76- “4”
(Orange) ↔ CN76-”1”(Gray): shall be
between 7V~12V
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LED
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Trouble contents
Diagnostic method
FZ-DEF
Error
Display error during operation of
applicable fan motor : Feed back
signal line contact error, motor wire
separation, motor error
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN76- “5”
(Sky-blue) ↔ CN76-”1”(Gray): shall be
between 7V~12V
FZ-DEF
Error
Separation of freezer compartment
defrost heater housing part, contact
error, disconnection, short circuit or
temperature fuse error. Display error :
the defrosting does not finish though
freezer compartment defrost is
heating continuously for more than
80 minutes.
After separating MAIN PCB CN70 wire
from PCB, resistance value between
CN70 Brown ↔ CN70 Gray shall be
63(230) ohm ± 7%.(Resistance value is
varied by input power) 0 ohm : heater
short, ∞ ohm : wire/bimetal open (Must
power off)
FF-DEF
Error
Separation of fresh food
compartment defrost heater housing
part, contact error, disconnection,
short circuit or temperature fuse
error. Display error : the defrosting
does not finish though fresh food
compartment defrost is heating
continuously for more than 80
minutes.
After separating MAIN PCB CN70 wire
from PCB, resistance value between
CN70 White ↔ CN70 Gray shall be
120(440) ohm±7%.(Resistanc e value is
varied by input power) 0 ohm : heater
short, ∞ ohm : wire/bimetal open (Must
power off)
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Trouble contents
Diagnostic method
Ice Maker(FZ)
Function
Error
When the Freezer Ice Maker error
occurs more than 3 times, the
error will be displayed.
After replacing the Ice Maker, check if it
operates normal.
"Flex ZoneDamperHeater
Error"
Display error when open error
is detected by damper heater :
separation of Damper Heater
housing part, contact error,
disconnection, short circuit.
After separating MAIN PCB CN77 wire
from PCB, resistance value between
Black ↔ Brown wire shall be 135 ohm±
7%. 0 ohm : heater short, ∞ Ohm : wire /
bimetal Open.
FZ-Ice Pipe
Heater Error
The error occurs when there is a
wire connector slip-out of the
Water Supply Pipe Heater, a
contact error or a breakage in the
wiring.
When measuring the resistance of the
Main PCB CN79 Yellow-Pink wires, it
should be within 102Ω ±7%. 0Ω : heater
short, ∞Ω : Check for Wire Open or
onnector Slip-out
Ice Maker(FF)
Function
Error
Display error when open error is
detected by Heater : separation
of Ice Pipe Heater housing part,
contact error, disconnection,
short circuit.
After changing the Ice Maker(R), plug
the refrigerator power code again, and
check the operation.
Ice Room-FAN
Error
Display error during operation of
applicable fan motor : Feed back
signal line contact error rnotor
wire separation motor error.
When measuring the voltage between
the Main PCB CN76-"5" ↔ CN76-"1", it
should read between 7.0V~12V.
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* Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST
LED
F
R
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Trouble contents
Diagnostic method
Panel ↔ Main
Communication
Error
Display pc - Er in the panel
with alarm : MICOM MAIN ↔
PANEL communication error.
Actually, If there is not a problem, it is
desirable to replace Main and Panel PCB
With the oscilloscope after a cable
problem confirming.
Ice Duct Heater
Error
Display error when open error
is detected by ice duct heater :
separation of Ice Duct Heater
housing part, contact error,
disconnection, short circuit.
After separating MAIN PCB CN70 wire
from PCB, resistance value between
CN70 Brown ↔ CN70 Gray shall be
63(230) ohm ± 7%.
(Resistance value is varied by input
power) 0ohm : heater short, ∞ ohm :
wire/bimetal open(Must power off)
Ice Room Bucket
Heater Error
Display error when open error
is detected by ice room
bucket heater : separation
of Ice Room Bucket Heater
housing part, contact error,
disconnection, short circuit.
After separating MAIN PCB CN79 wire
from PCB, resistance value between
Yellow ↔ Pink wire shall be 135 ohm±
7%.
0 ohm : heater short, ∞ Ohm : wire /
bimetal Open.
Comp starting
Failure
When the Compressor fails
starting
IPM Fault
When there is a IPM Fault
error
1. Short between Comp connector (CN04)
2. Short among IPM pins
3. Drop the IPM operating Voltage under
DC13.5 [Check the REG1]
4. Other cases, Check the COMP, cycle,
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R
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Trouble contents
Diagnostic method
Comp Abnormal
current Detection
When ther is abnormal crrunt
detected at the Compressor
1. When Comp wire is un connected
2. Bad condition of R1 (ex Bad soldering)
3. Other cases, Check the COMP, cycle,
etc
Motor Locked
Over RPM
When there is a Compressor
restriction error
1. Check the COMP. locking
2. Other cases, Check the cycle.
Comp under
voltage
When there is a low voltage
error
Comp over
voltage
When there is a over voltage
error
Sparkling Tank
Overflow
Display error when open error
is detected by sparkling tank
overflow : separation of
Sparkling Tank Overflow
Sensor housing part, contact
error, disconnection, short
circuit.
1. Check the Input Voltage
2. Check the Resistor(R309, R310, R311,
R312)
The voltage of ASSY PCB KIT CN30- “1”
CN30-”2”:
shall be over 4.5V
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Water Supply to
Sparkling Tank
Error
Trouble contents
Diagnostic method
Display error when open error
is detected by water supply to
sparkling tank error :
seperation of Sparkling Tank
Water Level Sensor housing
part, contact error,
disconnection, short circuit.
The voltage of ASSY PCB KIT CN31- “1”
CN31-”2”:shall be over 4.5V
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5-1-4. Display function of Load condition
RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only)
RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only)
① If Energy Saver Key + Lighting key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds, ALL ON/OFF will
blink with 0.5interval for 2 seconds.
② If take the finger off from above keys and press Fridge, load condition mode will be started.
1) If Energy Saver Key + Lighting key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds during normal
operation, the temperature setting display of fresh food and freezer compartments will blink ALL ON/OFF
with 0.5 for 2 seconds.
2) At this moment, If Fridge Key after Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key is pressed, load condition display mode
will be returned with alarm. At LED all on state, only load condition display will blink ON/OFF with 0.5seconds
interval.
3) Load condition display mode shows the load that micom signal is outputting.
However, It means that micom signal is outputting, it does not mean whether load is operating or not. That is
to say that though load operation is displayed, load could not be operated by actual load error or PCB relay
error etc. (This function would be applied at A/S.)
4) Load condition display function will maintain for 30 seconds and then normal condition will be returned
automatically.
5) Load condition display is as below. Only the load control LED will blink with 0.5interval in "Display LED" 139
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Display LED
Display contents
Operation contents
R-1-ⓐ
R-FAN High
When FF compartment FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED Blink
R-1-ⓑ
R-FAN Low
When FF compartment FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED Blink
R-1-ⓒ
R-DEF Heater
When FF compartment defrost heater operates, LED Blink
R-1-ⓓ
START MODE
When refrigerator is plugged initially, LED Blink
R-1-ⓔ
Overload condition
When ambient temperature is more than 93℉(35°C), LED Blink
R-1-ⓕ
Low temperature condition When ambient temperature is less than 72℉(21°C), LED Blink
R-1-ⓔ,ⓕ
(ALL LED Off)
Etc
Normal Condition
When ambient temperature is between 73℉(22°C) and 91℉(34°C)
R-1-ⓖ
Exhibition Mode
LED Blink at the display mode.
F-1-ⓐ
COMP.
When COMP operates, applicable LED Blink
F-1-ⓑ
F-FAN High
When FZ compartment FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED Blink
F-1-ⓒ
F-FAN Low
When FZ compartment FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED Blink
F-1-ⓓ
F-DEF Heater
When FZ compartment defrost heater operates, LED Blink
F-1-ⓔ
C-FAN High
When C-FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED Blink
F-1-ⓕ
C-FAN Low
When C-FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED Blink
F-1-ⓖ
Sparkling Water To
Dispenser Valve
When the Sparkling Water To Dispenser Valve operates LED Blink
R-10-ⓐ
Damper Open
When damper open, applicable LED Blink
R-10-ⓒ
I-DEF HEATER (Ice Maker When ice maker heater operates, LED Blink
HEATER)
R-10-ⓓ
Full Ice
When the Ice Maker's Bucket is full, applicable LED Blink
R-10-ⓔ
Sparkling Water Tank FillUp Detection
When water is detected by the Water Fill-Up Sensor in the Sparkling Water
Tank (Water is full), the LED blinks.
R-10-ⓕ
Sparkling Water Tank Low
Detection
When water is detected by the Water Low Sensor in the Sparkling Water Tank Sparkling Model
(Water is Low), the LED blinks.
Only
Sparkling Model
Only
Sparkling Model
Only
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* R Load mode Check list
Display LED
R-10-ⓔ,ⓕ
(ALL LED Off)
Display contents
Operation contents
Etc
Sparkling Water Tank
Water Level Detection :
EMPTY
It is the case in which water is not detected by either the Water Fill-Up
Sensor or the Water Low Sensor in the Sparkling Water Tank. It is
the condition that it enters the Sparkling Water Production while the
Sparkling Water Production function is turned on.
Sparkling Model
Only
Water To Dispenser Valve
When the Water To Dispenser valve operates LED Blink
Sparkling Model
Only
F-10-ⓓ
Ice Room-FAN High
When Ice Room-FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED Blink
F-10-ⓔ
Ice Room-FAN Low
When Ice Room-FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED Blink
DC Valve
When the DC valve operates LED Blink
French Heater
When French Heater operates, applicable LED Blink
F-10-ⓒ
F-10-ⓕ
F-10-ⓖ
Sparkling Model
Only
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5-1-5. Cooling OFF mode setting function North American(US, Canada) Models Only
RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only)
RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only)
① If Energy Saver Key + Freezer Key are pressed for 5 seconds, Exhibition mode will be started.
1) If Energy Saver Key + Power freeze are pressed simultaneously for 5 seconds during normal operation,
Cooling Off mode will be started with buzzer sound(ding-dong).
2) If above Energy Saver Key + Power freeze Key are pressed one more time, Cooling Off mode will be canceled.
3) If Cooling Off mode is selected, blinks "O-FF" on the temperature setting display of the panel and it indicates
the refrigerator has entered the Cooling Off mode.
4) During Cooling Off mode, if fresh food and freezer compartments sensors are higher than 149 ℉ (65℃)
Cooling Off mode will be canceled automatically and freezing operation will be returned.
(There is no buzzer sound when the Cooling Off mode is canceled by the temperature)
5) Operation contents of Cooling Off mode
- Display, Fan motor and etc operate normally, not to operate compressor only.
- Defrost is not operated. (including french heater)
- Display function of the initial real temperature is finished.
- Under the condition of Cooling Off mode, Cooling Off mode will be operated when Power On after Power OFF.
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5-1-6. Option setting function
▪ If Freezer Key+ lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 12 seconds during normal operation,
fresh food and freezer compartments temperature display will be changed to option setting
mode.
KEY operation method for changing to option mode
RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only)
RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only)
① If Freezer Key+ lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 12 seconds, option setting mode
will be started.
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5-1-6. Option setting function
▪ If Freezer Key+ lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 12 seconds during normal operation,
fresh food and freezer compartments temperature display will be changed to option setting
mode.
KEY control method after converting to option mode
RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only)
RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only)
* R Key control in option mode
Energy Saver Key
Code Down key
Power Freezer Key
Code Up key
Lighting key
Reference Value down key
Power Cool Key
Reference Value Up key
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▪ If the display changes to option setting mode, all displays will be off except freezer and fridge
compartments temperature display as below.
(Fresh food and freezer compartments case will be explained only because all options are
operated with the same method according to the option table.)
1) For example, if you want to change freezer compartment standard temperature to -4℉(-2℃) by operating
option, do as below. This function is for changing the standard temperature.
In -2℉(-19℃) of current temperature of freezer compartment, if you make the temperature lower to -4℉
(-2℃) by the option, the standard temperature would be controlled -6℉(-21℃)Therefore, if you change the
setting of temperature option to -2℉(-19℃) on the panel, the appliance will be operated with -6℉(-21℃). It
means that standard temperature is controlled -4℉(-2℃) less than setting temperature in the display.
Note Basically, all the data in option has cleared from the factory.
Therefore, almost all setting value are "0“.
But, some setting values could be changed for the purpose of improving performmance.
You need to check the product manual and/or specification.
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2) After changing to the option mode, fresh food compartment "0" , freezer compartment "0" will be displayed.
( Basically fresh food compartment "0", freezer "0" would be set at shipping process, but setting value could
be changed for the purpose of improving product at mass producing process.)
- If fresh food compartment "0" shows only, temperature reference value of freezer compartment will be set
and current freezer compartment temperature code will be displayed on the freezer temperature display.
3) If freezer compartment "4" is set as below freezer compartment code after fresh food compartment "0 is set,
standard temperature of freezer compartment will be lower than -4℉(-2.0℃).
(Refer to the picture "changing the freezer compartment temperature")
: If you wait for 20 seconds after completing the setting, MICOM will save the setting value to the EEPROM
and normal display will be returned and the option setting mode will be canceled.
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4) Option changing method as above is the same as all RFG29** model.
5) By the same method as above, it is possible to control the fresh food compartment temperature, water
supply, ice-maker harvest temperature/time, defrost return time, hysteresis by temperature, notch gap by
temperature etc.
6) Option function is set in the EEPROM at shipping process in the factory.
You would better not to change the option of your own.
Completing the setting is that option function return to normal display after 20 seconds.
Do not turn off the appliance before returning to the normal display mode.
Note Option setting function exists in the other items.
We will skip the explanation of the other functions by the option because it is associated
with refrigerator control function and is not needed at SERVICE.
(Please do not set the other options except above SERVICE Manual.)
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5-1-7. Option TABLE
1) Temperature changing table of freezer
compartment
2) Temperature changing table of fresh food
compartment
Set item
Freezer Temp Shift
Set item
fresh food Temp Shift
Reference
Fridge Room 7-SEG
Reference
Fridge Room 7-SEG
Value
0
Value
1
Setting value
Setting value
FZ
Compartment
code
Temp.
compensation
FZ
Compartment
code
Temp.
compensation
0
0℉(0.0℃)
0
0℉(0.0℃)
1
-1℉(-0.5℃)
1
-1℉(-0.5℃)
2
-2℉(-1.0℃)
2
-2℉(-1.0℃)
3
-3℉(-1.5℃)
3
-3℉(-1.5℃)
4
-4℉(-2.0℃)
4
-4℉(-2.0℃)
5
-5℉(-2.5℃)
5
-5℉(-2.5℃)
6
-6℉(-3.0℃)
6
-6℉(-3.0℃)
7
-7℉(-3.5℃)
7
-7℉(-3.5℃)
8
+1℉(+0.5℃)
9
+2℉(+1.0℃)
ex) If you want to change the
freezer standard
temperature to -4℉(-2℃)
8
+1℉(+0.5℃)
9
+2℉(+1.0℃)
10
+3℉(+1.5℃)
10
+3℉(+1.5℃)
11
+4℉(+2.0℃)
11
+4℉(+2.0℃)
12
+5℉(+2.5℃)
12
+5℉(+2.5℃)
13
+6℉(+3.0℃)
13
+6℉(+3.0℃)
14
+7℉(+3.5℃)
14
+7℉(+3.5℃)
15
+8℉(+4.0℃)
15
+8℉(+4.0℃)
ex) If you want to
change the fresh food
compartment standard
temperature
to 4℉(2℃)
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5-1-7. Option TABLE
3) Operation rate changing table of
dispenser heater
Set item
Dispenser Heater Rate
Reference
Fridge Room 7-SEG
Value
19
4) Temperature changing table of Pantry/Mid
Drawer Room
Setting value
FZ
compartment
Code
Rate change
0
+0.0%
1
+ 20% operation
( up to 100% )
Set item
Pantry/Mid Drawer Room
Temp Shift
Reference
Fridge Room 7-SEG
Value
20
Setting value
ex) If you want to change the
dispenser heater
operation rate to +20%
FZ
Compartment
code
Temp.
compensation
0
0℉(0.0℃)
1
-1℉(-0.5℃)
2
-2℉(-1.0℃)
3
-3℉(-1.5℃)
4
-4℉(-2.0℃)
5
+1℉(+0.5℃)
6
+2℉(+1.0℃)
7
+3℉(+1.5℃)
ex) If you want to change the mid drawer room temperature to
-2℉(-1.0℃)
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5) Amount of water supply to ice tray
Set item
Amount of Water Supply
Reference
Fridge Room 7-SEG
Value
32
6) Time changing table of ice maker dropping
standby time
Set item
Ice Maker Standby Time
Reference
Fridge Room 7-SEG
Value
33
Setting value
Setting value
FZ
compartment
Code
Amount of
water
supply
FZ
Compartment
code
Temp.
compensation
0
setting value
0
14min.
1
Setting value +
10cc
1
13min.
2
-
2
12min.
3
-
3
11min.
4
-
4
10min.
5
-
5
15min.
6
-
6
16min.
7
-
7
17min.
8
18min.
9
19min.
10
20min.
11
21min.
12
22min.
13
23min.
14
24min.
15
25min.
ex) If you want to change the amount of water supply to ice tray to
Setting value + 10cc
ex) If you want to change the ice maker dropping standby time to 18minutes.
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5-1-7. Option TABLE
7) Temperature changing table of ice room
Set item
Ice Room Temp Shift
Reference
Fridge Room 7-SEG
Value
34
Setting value
FZ
Compartment
code
Temp.
compensation
0
0℉(0.0℃)
1
8) Temperature changing table of Ice Maker
Dropping Temperature
Set item
Ice Maker Dropping
Temperature
Reference
Fridge Room 7-SEG
Value
35
Setting value
-1℉(-0.5℃)
FZ
Compartment
code
Temp.
compensation
2
-2℉(-1.0℃)
0
-13℃
3
-3℉(-1.5℃)
1
-12℃
4
-4℉(-2.0℃)
2
-11℃
5
-5℉(-2.5℃)
3
-10℃
6
-6℉(-3.0℃)
4
-14℃
7
-7℉(-3.5℃)
5
-15℃
8
+1℉(+0.5℃)
6
-16℃
9
+2℉(+1.0℃)
7
-17℃
10
+3℉(+1.5℃)
11
+4℉(+2.0℃)
12
+5℉(+2.5℃)
13
+6℉(+3.0℃)
14
+7℉(+3.5℃)
15
+8℉(+4.0℃)
ex) If you want to change the ice room standard temperature to
+5℉(+2.5℃)
ex) If you want to change the mid drawer room temperature to
-2℉(-1.0℃)
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DATA1.Temperature table
Resistance value and MICOM port voltage of sensor according to the temperature
SENSOR CHIP : based on PX41C, PX41C, 502AT/ 103**(ICE MAKER SENSOR(MOLD)/FULL UP,
20Kohm ( Actual measurement = value of the table below X 2 )
℃
℉
Voltage
Resistance
℃
℉
Voltage
Resistance
-50
-58
4.694
153319
-36
-32.8
4.385
71246
-49
-56.2
4.677
144794
-35
-31
4.356
67634
-48
-54.4
4.659
136798
-34
-29.2
4.326
64227
-47
-52.6
4.641
129294
-33
-27.4
4.296
61012
-46
-50.8
4.622
122248
-32
-25.6
4.264
57977
-45
-49
4.602
115631
-31
-23.8
4.232
55112
-44
-47.2
4.581
109413
-30
-22
4.199
52406
-43
-45.4
4.560
103569
-29
-20.2
4.165
49848
-42
-43.6
4.537
98073
-28
-18.4
4.129
47431
-41
-41.8
4.514
92903
-27
-16.6
4.093
45146
-40
-40
4.490
88037
-26
-14.8
4.056
42984
-39
-38.2
4.465
83456
-25
-13
4.018
40938
-38
-36.4
4.439
79142
-24
-11.2
3.980
39002
-37
-34.6
4.412
75077
-23
-9.4
3.940
37169
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℃
Voltage
Resistance
-22
-7.6
3.899
35433
-5
-21
℉
℃
Voltage
Resistance
23
3.107
16419
-4
℉
-5.8
3.858
33788
24.8
3.057
15731
-20
-4
3.816
32230
-3
26.6
3.006
15076
-19
-2.2
3.773
30752
-2
28.4
2.955
14452
-18
-0.4
3.729
29350
-1
30.2
2.904
13857
-17
1.4
3.685
28021
0
32
2.853
13290
-16
3.2
3.640
26760
1
33.8
2.802
12749
-15
5
3.594
25562
2
35.6
2.751
12233
-14
6.8
3.548
24425
3
37.4
2.700
11741
-13
8.6
3.501
23345
4
39.2
2.649
11271
-12
10.4
3.453
22320
5
41
2.599
10823
-11
12.2
3.405
21345
6
42.8
2.548
10395
-10
14
3.356
20418
7
44.6
2.498
9986
-9
15.8
3.307
19537
8
46.4
2.449
9596
-8
17.6
3.258
18698
9
48.2
2.399
9223
-7
19.4
3.208
17901
10
50
2.350
8867
-6
21.2
3.158
17142
11
51.8
2.301
8526
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℃
℉
Voltage
Resistance
℃
℉
Voltage
Resistance
12
53.6
2.253
8200
29
84.2
1.520
4369
13
55.4
2.205
7888
30
86
1.483
4218
14
57.2
2.158
7590
31
87.8
1.447
4072
15
59
2.111
7305
32
89.6
1.412
3933
16
60.8
2.064
7032
33
91.4
1.377
3799
17
62.6
2.019
6771
34
93.2
1.343
3670
18
64.4
1.974
6521
35
95
1.309
3547
19
66.2
1.929
6281
36
96.8
1.277
3428
20
68
1.885
6052
37
98.6
1.253
3344
21
69.8
1.842
5832
38
100.4
1.213
3204
22
71.6
1.799
5621
39
102.2
1.183
3098
23
73.4
1.757
5419
40
104
1.153
2997
24
75.2
1.716
5225
41
105.8
1.124
2899
25
77
1.675
5039
42
107.6
1.095
2805
26
78.8
1.636
4861
43
109.4
1.068
2714
27
80.6
1.596
4690
44
111.2
1.040
2627
28
82.4
1.558
4526
45
113
1.014
2543
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℃
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
℉
114.8
116.6
118.4
120.2
122
123.8
125.6
127.4
129.2
131
132.8
134.6
136.4
138.2
140
141.8
143.6
145.4
147.2
149
Voltage
0.988
0.963
0.938
0.914
0.891
0.868
0.846
0.824
0.803
0.783
0.762
0.743
0.724
0.706
0.688
0.670
0.653
0.636
0.620
0.604
Resistance
2462
2384
2309
2237
2167
2100
2036
1973
1913
1855
1799
1745
1693
1642
1594
1547
1502
1458
1416
1375
℃
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
℉
150.8
152.6
154.4
156.2
158
159.8
161.6
163.4
165.2
167
168.8
170.6
172.4
174.2
176
177.8
179.6
181.4
183.2
Voltage
0.598
0.574
0.560
0.546
0.532
0.519
0.506
0.493
0.481
0.469
0.457
0.446
0.435
0.424
0.414
0.404
0.394
0.384
0.375
Resistance
1335
1297
1260
1225
1190
1157
1125
1093
1063
1034
1006
978
952
926
902
877
854
832
810
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DATA2. Humidity Sensor table
- Voltage output table @23°…, 5Vdc --- HTG3515CH/HTG3535CH
RH(Temperature compensate ) = RH (Relative Humidity ) + ( Temp(℃)。Ⓒ 23 ℃) x 0.05
RH(%)
Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit)
RH(%)
Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit)
0
909
186
744
14
1359
278
1113
1
943
193
772
15
1390
284
1138
2
977
200
800
16
1420
291
1163
3
1010
207
827
17
1450
297
1188
4
1043
213
854
18
1480
303
1212
5
1076
220
881
19
1510
309
1237
6
1109
227
908
20
1540
315
1261
7
1141
233
935
21
1569
321
1285
8
1173
240
961
22
1598
327
1309
9
1205
247
987
23
1627
333
1333
10
1235
253
1011
24
1656
339
1356
11
1266
259
1037
25
1685
345
1380
12
1297
265
1062
26
1713
350
1403
13
1328
272
1088
27
1741
356
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RH(%)
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit)
1769
362
1449
1797
368
1472
1825
373
1495
1852
379
1517
1879
384
1539
1906
390
1561
1933
395
1583
1960
401
1605
1986
406
1627
2012
412
1648
2038
417
1669
2064
422
1690
2090
428
1712
2116
433
1733
2142
438
1754
2168
444
1776
2194
449
1797
2220
454
1818
2246
460
1839
2272
465
1861
RH(%)
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit)
2298
470
1882
2324
475
1903
2350
481
1925
2376
486
1946
2402
491
1967
2428
497
1989
2454
502
2010
2480
507
2031
2505
513
2052
2530
518
2072
2555
523
2093
2580
528
2113
2605
533
2133
2630
538
2154
2655
543
2174
2680
548
2195
2705
553
2215
2730
559
2236
2756
564
2257
2782
569
2278
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5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom
(Flow Chart)
RH(%)
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit)
2808
575
2300
2834
580
2321
2860
585
2342
2886
590
2364
2912
596
2385
2938
601
2406
2964
606
2428
2990
612
2449
3017
617
2471
3044
623
2493
3071
628
2515
3098
634
2537
3125
639
2559
3152
645
2581
3179
650
2604
3206
656
2626
3233
661
2648
3260
667
2670
3288
673
2693
3316
678
2716
RH(%)
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit)
3344
684
2739
3372
690
2762
3400
696
2785
3426
701
2806
3452
706
2827
3478
712
2848
3504
717
2870
3530
722
2891
3566
730
2920
3595
735
2944
3624
741
2968
3653
747
2992
3683
754
3016
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
• The error of sensor will be displayed on the front of display.
when the error of sensor is detected at initial power ON, the appliance will not operated and display of
abnormal sensor part will blink.
• The appliance will not stop operating when the error of sensor is detected during operation of the appliance.
But normal freezing might be not operated if the appliance is operated by the emergency operation mode.
You would better to check the appliance according to the self-diagnosis of the manual.
1) If ICE Maker(R) Sensor has troubled
ERROR Code
Start
Is MAIN PCB Connector
CN90 inserted correctly?
NO
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
NO
Replace the temperature
sensor
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor **
ICE MAKER: CN90#1↔ #7 measuring
resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
YES
Is ICE Maker Sensor
unit normal?
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
ICE Connector CN90-"1"(Brown)
and J23 JUMMPER PCB
Maker typical Ground
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector
CN90 - "1"(Brown) and J23
JUMMPER normal?
NO (0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Recheck the wire connection
part
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #71,
CN90 - "1" (Brown) and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of
Resistance, R914 DUE to the SMD
MICOM
Is input voltage of IC01
MICOM #71 normal?
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bridging, disturbed solder.
YES
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor.
Recheck the bad contact of
the connection.
☞ Checking method of ICE Maker Sensor
resistance CN90 "1"(Brown) ↔ "7"(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after the
measure.
☞ Checking method of ICE Maker Sensor resistance
- Measure the voltage of Resistance R914(IC01 MICOM
#71) on PCB or CN90 "1"(Brown) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after the measure.
Measuring voltage of CN90-"1"(Brown) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as below.
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
2) If R Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
Is MAIN PCB
NO
Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted
correctly?
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor **
R : CN30 - “6” ↔ CN76-"1" measuring
resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble /Ω∞: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
YES
Is R Sensor
unit normal?
NO
Replace the temperature
sensor
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
R
Connector CN30 - “6”(White)
to J23 JUMMPER PCB typical
Ground
NO NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN30 - “6”(White)
Recheck the wire connection
and J23 JUMMPER normal?
part
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
YES
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
Measuring voltage IC01 MICOM #84,
CN30 - “6”(White) and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of
Resistance,
R311 due to the SMD MICOM
YES
Is the input voltage of
IC01 MICOM #84 normal?
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bridging, disturbed solder.
YES
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor.
Recheck the bad contact of
the connection.
☞ Checking method of R Sensor resistance
CN30 - “6”(White) ↔ CN76-"1"(Gray)
Compare the temperature table after
measurment.
☞ Checking method of R Sensor resistance
- Measure the voltage of Resistance R311(IC01 MICOM #84) on
PCB or CN30 - “6”(White) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after measurement. Measuring
voltage of CN30 - “6”(White) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as below.
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
3) If R DEF Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
Is MAIN PCB
NO
Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted
correctly?
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor **
R-DEF : CN30#8 ↔ CN76#1 measuring
resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
YES
Is R DEF Sensor
unit normal?
NO
Replace the temperature
sensor
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector Number
R DEF
Connector CN30-"8"(Skyblue) and J23 JUMMPER
PCB typical Ground
Is the input voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector
CN30-”8”(Skyblue) and
J23 JUMMPER normal?
NO (0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Recheck the wire connection
part
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
YES
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #86
CN30-"8"(Sky-blue) and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of
Resistance R313 due to the SMD
MICOM
Is the input voltage of IC01
MICOM # 86 normal?
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bridging, disturbed solder.
YES
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor.
Recheck the bad contact of
the connection.
☞ Checking method of R Sensor resistance
CN30#8(Sky-blue) ↔ CN76#1(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after
measurement.
☞ Checking method of R DEF Sensor resistance
- Measure the voltage of Resistance R313(IC01 MICOM #86) on
PCB or CN30-”8”(Sky-blue) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after measurement. Measuring
voltage of CN30-”8”(Sky-blue) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as below.
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
4) If Ambient Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor **
Ambient : CN78#8 ↔ #12 measuring
resistance value
** Placed in the right top table of upper
hinge.
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector CN78"8"(Yellow) to J23
Ambient
JUMMPER PCB typical
Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
MAIN PCB Connector CN78
inserted correctly?
NO
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
NO
Replace the temperature
sensor
YES
Ambient Sensor unit
normal?
YES
NO (0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN78 ”8”(Yellow)
and J23 JUMMPER normal?
Recheck the wiring
connection
YES
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #93
CN78-"8"(Yellow) and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of
Resistance, R315 due to the SMD
MICOM
Is the input voltage of IC01
MICOM #93 normal?
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bridging, disturbed solder
YES
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor
Recheck the bad contact of
the connection
☞ Checking method of Ambient Sensor
resistance CN78-”8”(Yellow) ↔
"12"(Yellow)
- Compare the temperature table after
measurement.
☞ Checking method of Ambient Sensor voltage
- Measure the voltage of Resistance R315(IC01 MICOM #93) on
PCB or CN78-"8"(Yellow) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Measuring voltage of CN78-"8"(Yellow) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as
PCB Typical Ground
below
J23 JUMMPER
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
5) If F Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
Are MAIN PCB
Connector CN30 and CN76
inserted correctly?
NO
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor **
F : CN30-”4” ↔ CN76-”1” measuring
resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
YES
IS F Sensor unit normal?
NO
Replace temperature sensor
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
F
Connector CN30-”4”(Red) to
J23 JUMMPER PCB typical
Ground
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN30-”4”
(Red) and J23 JUMMPER normal?
NO
(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Recheck the wiring
connection
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
YES
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #82,
CN30-”4”(Red) and J23 JUMMPER from
PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of
Resistance, R309 due to the SMD
MICOM
Is the input voltage of
IC01 MICOM #82 normal?
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bridging, disturbed solder
YES
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor
Recheck the bad contact of
the connection
☞ Checking method of F Sensor resistance
CN30-"4"(Red) ↔ CN76-"1"(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after
measurement.
☞ Checking method of F Sensor voltage
- Measure the voltage of Resistanec, R309(IC01 MICOM #82) on PCB
or CN30-"4"(Red) ↔J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Measuring voltage of CN30-"4"(Red)↔J23 JUMMPER are as below.
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
6) If F DEF Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
Are MAIN PCB
Connector CN30 and
CN76 insert correctly?
NO
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor **
F-DEF : CN30#5 ↔ CN76#1 measuring
resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
YES
IS FZ DEF Sensor
unit normal?
NO
Replace temperature sensor
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector CN30-"5"(Orange)
F DEF to J23 JUMMPER PCB
typical Ground
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector
CN30-”5”(Orange) and
J23 JUMMPER normal?
NO
(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Recheck the wiring
connection
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
YES
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #83,
CN30-"5"(Orange) and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of
Resistance, R310 due to the SMD
MICOM
Is the input voltage of
IC01 MICOM #83 normal?
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bridging, disturbed solder
YES
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor.
Recheck the bad contact of
the connection.
☞ Checking method of F DEF Sensor
resistance CN30-"5"(Orange) ↔
CN76-1(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after
measurement.
☞ Checking method of F DEF Sensor voltage
- Measure the voltage of Resistance, R310(IC01 MICOM #83) on
PCB or CN30-"5"(Orange) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after measurement. Measuring
voltage of CN30-"5"(Orange) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as below
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
7) If Ice Room Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
Is MAIN PCB
Connector CN78 and CN76
inserted correctly?
NO
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor **
Ambient : CN78 ”10”↔ CN76-”1” Measure
the voltage of Resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
YES
Is Ice Room Sensor
unit normal?
NO
Replace temperature sensor
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector CN78-"10"(Orange)
Ice
and J23 JUMMPER from PCB
Room
Typical Ground
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector
CN78-"10"(Orange) and
J23 JUMMPER normal?
NO
(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Check the wiring connection
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
YES
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #92,
CN78-"10"(Orange) and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB Typical Ground are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of
Resistance, R316 due to the SMD
MICOM
Is the input voltage of
IC01 MICOM #92 normal?
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bridging, disturbed solder
YES
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor.
Check the bad connections.
☞ Checking Mehod of Ice Room Sensor
voltage CN78-"10"(Orange) ↔ CN76-”1”
(Gray)
- Compare with the temperature table after
measurement.
☞ Checking Method of Ice Room Sensor Voltage
- Measure the voltage of Resistance, R316(IC01 MICOM #92)
on PCB or CN78-"10"(Orange) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare with the temperature table after measurement. Measured
voltage of CN78-"10"(Orange) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as below
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
8) If PANTRY Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
Is MAIN PCB
NO
Connector CN30 and CN76 insert
correctly?
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor **
Flex : CN30#9 ↔ CN76 #1 measuring
resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
YES
Is Mid drawer Sensor
normal?
NO
Replace temperature sensor
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector CN30-"9"(Yellow)
Mid
to J23 JUMMPER PCB
drawer
typical Ground
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector
CN30-"9"(Yellow) and
J23 JUMMPER normal?
NO
(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Recheck the wiring
connection
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
YES
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #87,
CN30-"9"(Yellow)and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of
Resistance, R314 due to the SMD
MICOM
Is the input voltage of IC01
MICOM Pin #87 normal?
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bridging, disturbed solder
YES
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor.
Recheck the bad contact of
the connection.
☞ Checking method of Mid drawer Sensor
resistance CN30-"9"(Yellow) ↔ CN76-”1”
(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after
measurement.
☞ Checking method of Mid drawer Sensor resistance
CN30-"9"(Yellow) ↔ CN76-”1” (Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Measuring voltage of CN30-"9"(Yellow)↔J23 JUMMPER are as below
PCB Typical Ground
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
9) If Humidity Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
Is MAIN PCB
Connector CN30 inserted
correctly?
NO
Bad contact of connector
/insert correctly
DATA1. Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value
according to Sensor“ Humidity :
CN30”1”↔ “3”
Resistance value with opened : about 50Ω
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open trouble
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual
YES
Is Humidity Sensor
unit normal?
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector CN30-"3"(brown)
Humidity to J23 JUMMPER PCB
typical Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector
CN30-”3”(Brown) and
J23 JUMMPER normal?
YES
NO
Replace the Humidity Sensor
DATA2. Humidity Sensor Table
NO (1.0V > Measurement < 3.5V)
Recheck the PCB & Wire
Terminal connection
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
YES
Measuring voltage of ICO1 MICOM #81,
CN30-"3"(Brown) and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the voltage of Resistance,
R321
Is input voltage of
ICO1 MICOM #81 normal?
YES
NO
Check the iced-solder, solder
bringing, disturbed solder
Exchange the PCB
No trouble with PCB and
temperature sensor.
Recheck the bad contact of
the connection.
☞ Checking method ofHumidity Sensor
resistance CN30-"3"(Brown)↔ "1"(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after the
measure.
☞ Checking method ofHumidity Sensor voltage.
- Measure the voltage of Resistance, R321(IC01 MICOM #81)
on PCB or CN30-"3"(Brown) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after the measure. Measuring voltage
of CN30-"3"(Brown) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are below
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
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6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis
10) Mid Drawer Room Damper Heater has trouble (OPTION)
ERROR Code
Start
Is Damper Heater
normal?(about135ohm)
NO
Bad contact of connector/
insert correctly
NO
1) Wire connector
2) Replace Heater
NO
1) Recheck the wire
2) Replace PCB MAIN
YES
Measure the voltage of Resistance
between ① - ② after CN77 connector
open / 1350 ohm ± 7%
Is MAIN PCB connector
(CN77) inserted correctly?
YES
MICOM
#56
condition
Initial
power
On
Heater
off
Working
heater
3.5V ~
4.8V
3.5V ~
4.8V
0V
Is the input voltage of
IC01 MICOM #56 normal?
YES
Normal(recheck)
☞ Checking method of Flex Zone Room Damper
resistance CN77 -"1"(Black) ↔"2"(Brown)
** ∞Ω: Open
(wire disconnection,
heater disconnection)
trouble / 0Ω:
Short trouble
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6-2. IF FAN does not operate
• The refrigerator of this model has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC 7~12V.
• On the normal condition of COMP ON, it operates together with F-FAN motor.
If door is opened and closed once at a high ambient temperature, it will be operated after 1 minute delay.
Therefore, you are advised not to taken it for an error.
• If there is a trouble, you should select the self-diagnostic function to check the trouble before power off.
Start
NO
Is COMPRESSOR ON ?
Execute manual
operation
YES
For C-FAN
For R-FAN
For F-FAN
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB J23
JUMMPER and CN
76”5”(Sky - blue)
around DC7~12V?
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB J23
JUMMPER and
CN76”4”(Orange)
around DC7~12V?
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB J23
JUMMPER and
CN76 ”3”(Yellow)
around DC7~12V?
NO
Is the external
temperature above
66.2 ℉(19℃ )?
NO
NO
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Ground
J23 JUMPER and CN
76-"12"(Purple)
around 0V?
YES
YES
FAN work normally
NO
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB REG1
Heater Sink and
CN30#1 (Black)
around 4.5~5V?
YES
NO
Repair the connection
of Door switch
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6-2. IF FAN does not operate
NO
Recheck after 7 minutes
(Time could be delayed
depending on the
temperatures. If the
temperature is lower, It
may not operate : about
59℉ (below 15℃)
For C-FAN
Does DC7~12V
alternate with below DC
2V between MAIN PCB
Ground J23 JUMMPER
and CN76 ”5”(Sky-blue)
YES
YES
YES
Door & MICOM State
Door
F MICOM R MICOM(#28)
(#29)
Right and Left
Close
5V(High)
0V(Low)
Open
0V(Low)
5V(High)
For R-FAN
Does DC7~12V
alternate with below DC
2V between MAIN PCB
Ground J23 JUMMPER
and CN76 ”4”(Orange)
Power ON with 7 minutes
delay after power OFF.
For preventing the over
load of compressor)
In initial power to appliance, the
compressor and fans of fresh food/
freezer, compressor fan operate. If
freezer temperature is sensed
of 41℉ by momentary power failure,
fans will operate after 7 minutes.
For F-FAN
Does DC7~12V alternate
with below DC 2V
between MAIN PCB
Ground J23 JUMMPER
and CN76 “3”(Yellow)
NO
Replace MAIN PCB Ground
YES
YES
◆ Expected causes
① Check that if FAN-MOTOR has failure itself.
② Check that if wiring connection has bad contact.
③ Check the input of the fan motor rotation pulse
when motor fan operates.
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6-2. IF FAN does not operate
F FAN pulse voltage
CN76 “7”(Brown)
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
The voltage measured around 2~3V with
multi-meter though the voltage is very
weak because of pulse signal
☞ Display for checking the self-diagnostic
function
R FAN ERROR
F FAN ERROR
Reference
CN76-7(F),8(R),9(C)will generate the pulse signal when motor rotates.
These signals will be inputted into MICOM.
Unless signals are not inputted during motor operating, will be ON
10 seconds after fan Off. But if signals are not still entered, the above
operation will restart four times more.
If signals are not entered continuously, the motor will be restarted
after 10 Minutes. This function is effective when the normal operation
of motor would be restrained by foreign matters such as ice.
☞ The voltage between PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER and
F FAN ; CN76 ”3”(Yellow) shall be less than DC 7~12V.
R FAN ; CN76 ”4”(Orange) shall be less than DC 7~12V.
C FAN ; CN76 ”5”(Sky-blue) shall be less than DC 7~12V.
- Recheck if resistance values are different after measuring.
1) F-FAN
2) R-FAN
3) C-FAN
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
C FAN ERROR
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6-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate
• This refrigerator has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC7~12V.
• When COMP ON, normally operates with F-FAN motor.
• If there is any trouble, you should select the self-diagnostic function to check the trouble before power off.
- When pressing the ICE TEST S/W for a
certain period of time (over 1.5sec), the
function is accomplished. After
beginning of TEST mode, Ice maker
heater turns on for initial 2 minutes, if
the ice making temperature is below 0℃.
Start
- If it exceeds 0℃, Ice maker heater turns
on for initial 30 seconds.
Is COMPRESSOR ON ?
- After Ice maker heater turns on for 30
seconds, it turns off and then Ice maker
motor turns on.
- As the Ice maker motor turns on, TEST
MODE COUNT operates.
(6 minutes count)
Condition
- Ambient temperature : 32℃/75%
- Notch : 2℉/38℉(-19.0℃/3.3℃)
Initial full of ice bucket capacity : 794 g, 58ea
Ice Room control temperature
Ice ON
8.6℉ (-13℃)
Ice OFF
26.6℉ (-3℃)
NO
Execute manual operation
YES
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Ground J23
JUMMPER and CN76-”2”
(Black) around DC7~12V?
YES
FAN works normally
NO
Is the Ice Room
temperature suitable for
the Fan working?
NO
Operation temperature/ready
YES
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6-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate
YES
Reference
CN76 “6” will generate the pulse signal
when motor rotates.
These signals will be input into MICOM.
Unless signals are not input during
motor operating, will be ON 10seconds
after fan OFF. But if signals are not still
taken, the above operation will be retried
four times more. If signals are not taken
continuously, the motor will be restarted
after 10 minutes.
This function is against the case that
motor movement would be restrained by
foreign matters like ice.
FAN pulse
voltage
CN76-”6”(Pink)
PCB Typical
Ground J23
JUMMPER
Does DC7~12V alternate with
below DC2V between MAIN
PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER
and CN76-"2"(Black)?
YES
FAN works normally
YES
◆ Predicted Cause
① FAN-MOTOR troubles itself
② Bad wiring connections.
③ Wrong Input of the fan motor
rotation pulse
☞ Display for checking the selfdiagnostic function
Ice Room FAN ERROR
☞ Checking method of Ice Room FAN Motor Voltage
with the voltage between Ice Room FAN ;
CN76-"1"(Gry) shall be less than DC 7~12V.
- Ice Room FAN Motor Voltage shall be less than
DC 7~12V.
1) Ice Room - FAN
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
The voltage is variable due
to pulse signal but
measured about 2~3V with
the Multi-Meter.
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6-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate
1. Water will be automatically supplied to the Ice Maker depending on temperature & time conditions, and ice
will be produced to dispense.
2. Power is applied to one end of the wires. So, make sure to refer to its Exploded View whenever doing the
disassembly.
3. The operation of the Ice Maker shall be done after pressing the Ice Maker Test Button.
(Fridge Ice Maker) It is not possible to check when the power is off.
4. Since both of the PCB and the Ice Maker are located at the front and the back each other, make sure to
have two people check them.
Operating Condition when motor rotates
5. It may cause burn when the Ice Maker Heater heats up. So, please
Operating Status of Micom(IC01)
take an extra caution.
Ready
Operation
6. The Ice Maker has a counter-clockwise rotation function. So, its
Motor Load
counter-clockwise rotation is normal.
0V
5V
(#74)
Heater Load
(#118)
Displays ERROR Code
#7
(Test Switch)
Operation
Ready
5V
0V
Ice Maker rotates when
pressing the Ice Maker testing
switch (over 1.5 sec)?
YES
5V
Heater operates differently according to the
conditions. Test Mode operation will be 30
sec.
Start
MICOM(IC02) Operation Status
0V
NO
1) Check & Replace ICE MAKER
KIT
2) Check Main PCB Input Signal
&Replace it (Micom IC01 Pin
#7 - "0V")
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6-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate
YES
MICOM(IC01) Operation Status
#73
(Guide Ice
Full)
Ready
Rotation
0V
4.9V
Before
Returning
Complete
4.9V
Ice maker Operation Status
Home → Motor CCW Rotation → Motor CW
Rotation → Water Supply → Normal ('Ding
Dong' Sound)
0V
Input Voltage of IC01 MICOM
#73 is normal?
NO
1) Check Wire Connection
2) Check & Replace ICE MAKER KIT
3) Check & Replace MAIN PCB
YES
Is the water supplied in 6
minutes (After detecting the full
bucket and its horizontality)?
NO
1) Check & Replace Water Valve
* Refer to Water Valve Operating
Conditions
2) Check & Replace Main PCB
YES
Is the ICE Maker Sensor
normal?
YES
NO
1) Check & Repair ICE Maker
Sensor
* Refer to it when ICE Maker
Sensor is defective
PCB & Ice Maker Related Parts are
Normal.Check all the Wire
Connections again.
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6-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)
• If defrost has trouble, select the self-diagnostic function to detect the error of defrost heater before
Power Off. (Check the function with the self-diagnostic function)
R DEF ERROR
**Measuring point of resistance value
according to heater**
F-DEF : CN70 “3”(Brown) ↔ CN72 ”3” (Gray)
measuring resistance value(63 ohm ± 7%)
R-DEF : CN70 ”1”(White) ↔ CN72 “3”(Gray)
measuring resistance value(120 ohm ± 7%)
** 0Ω: Short trouble / ∞Ω: Open(bimetal, heater)
trouble
Reference to the manual “Self-Diagnostic”
F DEF ERROR
Start
Are the all deforst
heater normal?
NO
Refer to self-diagnostic
function in the manual
YES
Is defrost sensor by
self-diagnostic normal?
Check the bimetal, heater
disconnection, wiring
connection etc.
NO
Replace the applicable sensor
YES
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6-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)
**Measuring point of resistance
value according to sensor **
F-DEF : CCN30-”5” ↔ CN76-”1”
measuring resistance value
R-DEF : CN30-”8” ↔ CN76-”1”
measuring resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open trouble
YES
Is the temperature of
defrost sensor lower
than 53.6℉(12℃)?
4.22㏀
68℃ (20℉)
6.05㏀
50℃ (10℉)
8.87㏀
32℃ (0℉)
13.29㏀
14℃ (-10℉)
20.42㏀
-4℃ (-20℉)
32.23㏀
-22℉(-30℃)
52.41㏀
If Energy Saver + Fridge Key are pressed
simultaneously for 8seconds and then select
any key, 3rd test mode(manual defrosting) will
be operated.
Manual defrosting of fresh
food and freezer
compartments
operate simultaneously.
If you need the
temperature with
detail, refer to
DATA1.
temperature
table
Recheck the applicable sensor.
manual operation for a
certain time
YES
Resistance value of sensor according to
temperature
86℃ (30℉)
NO
YES
Is power applied to
each defrost heaters?
NO
YES
NO
Reference
If defrost sensor temperatures of fresh
food and freezer compartments are
higher than 50℉(10℃), 53.6℉(12℃) by
the heating from heater, heating would
be finished and will return to cooling
operation after a pause.
Does the system return
to cooling operation after heating
for specified time?
YES
Normal
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6-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)
Is connection terminal of
MAIN PCB part normal?
NO
Repair connection terminal
YES
Check bimetal, heater itself,
disconnection etc.
Replace failure Relay or
replace PCB ASS'Y
☞ Checking method of F,R DEF Heater resistance value
CN70-"3"(Brown) ↔ CN72 "3"(Gray)
CN70-"1"(White) ↔ CN72 "3"(Gray)
- Recheck if resistance values are different after the test
1) F DEF Heater
2) R DEF Heater
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6-6. When Power is not applied
[Caution]
There is Over AC 115V and DC
310V at the Inverter PCB Power
Circuit. So,be cautious when
repairing the unit or measuring
values..
Start
Is FUSE on PCB
Down?
- To check the Inverter PCB, refer to the
Operation and'Refer' sections in this
manual
YES
Replace Fuse AC 250V 6.3A
NO
Is DC 300V
applied between both
ends of BD1+,-?
NO
Replace the Inverter PCB
YES
IS DC 13.2V applied
to C121?
YES
Replace the Inverter PCB
NO
IS DC 15V applied to
C108?
NO
Replace REG1(7815)
YES
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6-6. When Power is not applied
YES
IS DC 5V applied to
C111?
NO
Replace REG2(5V LDO)
YES
IS DC 5V applied to
C118?
NO
Replace REG3(5V LDO)
YES
Does PANEL PCB work
normal?
NO
1) Check the wire harness
2) Replace PANEL PCB
YES
- Check MAIN PCB Wire
- Check DOOR PANEL PCB
Is there any
PCB soldering short
or breakage?
NO
Replace the Inverter PBA
YES
Normal
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6-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.)
Start
10 minutes have
passed since COMP
was off
NO
YES
Refer to the TEST
Function in this manual
When Forced Operation
mode is activated, COMP
operates
Forced Operation signal sound
should be checked
0~800Hz 50%
Duty Signal Output
NO
1) Check the wire harness
2) Replace the MAIN PCB
NO
YES
YES
COMP operation
signal(CN103 #4&#6) is
High(about 2-2.5V)
YES
Is DC 15V applied to
ZD501?
Replace INVERTER
PCB
YES
Check in 10 minutes
NO
F-Sensor is Good
YES
Temperature sensing
part of MAIN PBA is
Good
YES
NO
Replace F-Sensor
NO
Repair the sensing
part or Replace
MAIN PBA
Replace MAIN PB
A or Repair the
connection
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6-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.)
YES
COMP Connector(CN04)
is Good
NO
1) Check the COMP Wire
2) Check the Compressor
YES
COMP ASS'Y is Good
YES
NO
Replace COMP ASS'Y
Normal
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6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop
(related with buzzer sound)
1) If 'ding-dong'sound continuously
Start
Is door closed
completely?
Door is ajar
Remove causes after compre
hending the conditions of int
erferance by door gasket,
food etc,
YES
Is water penetrated
into the door switch?
Seperate the door switch andcheck
if the measured value of unit is
changed from 0Ω to Ω∞ according to
switch ON/OFF.
* FF Door Switch is magnetic switch.
( It can be operated when door
magnet is combined with it.)
YES
Replace Door S/W
NO
Is the door
switch unit normal?
NO
Replace Door S/W
YES
Is the connector CN76
inserted correctly?
NO
Connector is not inserted,
Repair disconnect part
YES
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6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop
(related with buzzer sound)
1) If 'ding-dong‘ sound continuously
Door & MICOM State
FZ
MICOM(#29)
Mid-drawer
Micom(#27)
FZ MICOM(#28)
Close
0V(Low),
0V(Low)
Open
5V(High)
5V(High)
Door
Right and Left
YES
Is the input
voltage of main #29,#28
changed at door-open and
close status?
NO
Repair wire connection and
Door S/W
YES
MAIN PCB & Door S/W is normal.
Recheck and replace Panel PBA
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6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop
(related with buzzer sound)
2) If 'beep-beep' sounds continuously
Start
Is manual operation
/defrost selected?
YES
Enforce the cancelation the
manual operation/ defrost
function or power On after
power Off
NO
Does buzzer sounds
when power On again?
NO
Normal
YES
Recheck and Replace Panel
PBA
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6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop
(related with buzzer sound)
3) If buzzer does not sound
Buzzer is installed on the panel PCB in this model.
If buzzer does not sound even though the button is pressed, manual operation is started and door is opened,
it should separate panel PCB and check the breakage of buzzer and bad soldering.
It is very hard to repair the panel PCB because it consists of SMD assemblies.
It is recommended to replace PCB assembly when the failure associated with panel is occurred except the
minor error such as switch pressing error, surface peeling off and so on.
Start
Does it sound
'dingdong' if press a button
on the front panel?
YES
MAIN PCB normal,
BUZZER normal
NO
Does it make a sound
of door open alarm when you are YES
opening the door of freezer or Fridge
more than 3 minutes?
Check the panel PCB with
reference of <how to check
Panel Display>
NO
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6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop
(related with buzzer sound)
3) If buzzer does not sound
NO
Is there any damage
or breakage of the buzzer in
the panel PCB?
YES
Replace Panel PCB
NO
Did lead of a component
fall on the vibration plate of
buzzer?
YES
Replace Panel PCB
NO
Recheck the button pressing
force and mechanical problem
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6-9. When the Panel PBA does not operate normally
1) When the entire or a certain section of the Panel PCB does not light up
- There is a MICOM embedded in the Panel PCB. So, take care when doing repairs.
And, except the Solder Touch, replace the PCB.
Start
Refer to the Circuit Diagram of
this manual or the Wiring Diagram
attached at the back of the unit.
Is the connetor
insertion of freezer upper-hinge
nomal?
NO
Insert Connector again Repair
the contact trouble
YES
MAIN PCB
Connector (CN50) is inserted
normally?
NO
Insert MAIN PCB Connector again
YES
The Panel
PCB Connecter is connected
properly?
NO
Insert Connector again Repair
the contact trouble
YES
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6-9. When the Panel PCB does not operate normally
YES
When replacing Panel-PCB,
it lights up?
YES
Replace Panel PCB
NO
① Check the Dispenser and the Top Cover Hinge Connectors.
Check the Wire Cut and the Wire Short.
② Check the wire connection between the Fridge Top
Cabinet and the Main PCB Connector.
Check the Wire Cut and the Wire Short.
2) When the Panel PCB buttons do not work
※ When it keeps troubling after check with the above procedures
[Check after turning off the unit and turning it on again]
Buttons get stuck
being pressed down?
YES
Re-assemble PCB ASS'Y or
clear the restriction
NO
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6-9. When the Panel PCB does not operate normally
NO
Buttons get stuck
being pressed down?
YES
Re-assemble PCB ASS'Y or
clear the restriction
NO
Buttons get stuck
being pressed down?
YES
Replace Panel PCB
NO
① Check the Dispenser and the Top Cover Hinge Connectors.
Check the Wire Cut and the Wire Short.
② Check the wire connection at the Fridge Top Cabinet.
Check the Wire Cut and the Wire Short.
③ Check Short/Open at the Panel Communication & the Power
Supply Circuit of the Main PCB
Since all Touch is used for the Panel PCB Switch, be sure to turn off the unit and turn it on again after
doing a repair. [It is to adjust the sensitivity of the Touch Panel.]
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6-10. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally
You should check the display after door opening because the display of this model operates only when
the Flex Zone Room compartment door is opened.
Start
Does R room
Door switch
operate normally?
NO
Check and repair the switch
* Refer to <how to repair door
switch>
YES
Is the connector of pantry
room inserted correctly
NO
Reinsert Connector, Repair ba
d contact
YES
Is MAIN PCB
Connector (CN51) inserted
correctly?
NO
Reinsert connector in MAIN PCB
YES
Is signal of MAIN
PCB CN51 normal?
NO
Check voltage/Replace MAIN
PCB
YES
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6-10. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally
If Panel Key is not selected
YES
Is the lighting
operated when replace Pantry
Panel-PCB?
YES
Panel PCB itself has trouble.
NO
① Check the wires of Pantry Room - disconnection, short between wires
② Recheck the control circuit of MAIN PCB Pantry Panel
③ Check the wire assembling between Panel and MAIN
② If Panel PCB Key is not selected
※ If it is not repaired with the above basic checking method
Is a key pressed
continuously?
Pressed
Reassemble PCB ASS'Y /
Enforce the cancelation of
pressed keys
NO
Is the PCB system
still operated by separating
of the mechanism?
Operated by
separation
Reassemble PCB ASS'Y /
Enforce the cancelation of
pressed keys
NO
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6-11. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally
PCB Typical Ground J23 JUMMPER
The Voltage of KEY
is Working every 2m
sec/4min
NO
Is the lighting operated
after replacing the Pantry
Panel-PCB?
YES
Convertible compartment
Panel PCB itself has trouble.
NO
☞ Checking method of voltage Based on
PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER
1) Key voltage ; CN51-"11"(Sky Blue)
a) Working: 2V±0.5V b) Normal: 0V
Is a normal voltage
outputted from MAIN PCB IC51
during the key operating?
NO
① Replace MAIN PCB
② Check the short of MAIN
Panel wire
YES
① Check the wire of Pantry Room - disconnection, short between wires
② Check the short/open of the pantry panel lighting circuit in MAIN PCB.
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6-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up
When controlling the refrigerator light with Regulator(12V) : LED LAMP
→ Applying to the F/R/Flex Zone Room compartment (Option)
* If the Vegetable Lamp does not work properly, check the R compartment LED Lamp because it is connected with
the R compartment LED Lamp in parallel. Refer to the circuit diagram to repair.
Door & MICOM State
Start
MICOM(#28)
Door
Right and Left
Close
0V(Low)
Open
5V(High)
Does the
DOOR S/W sense properly?
(Open/Close)
MICOM State
Door
(Right and Left)
FF
FZ
#28
#29
Close
0V(Low)
0V(Low)
Open
5V(High)
5V(High)
IC76(R)/IC77(F) State
MICOM
IC76(R) / IC77(F)
0V(Low)
0V(Low)
5V(High)
11~12V(High)
NO
Check/Replace REED S/W,
Magnet ASS`Y
YES
Is the output
voltage of IC01 MICOM #28
normal?
NO
Replace/Repair the PCB
YES
Is the output
voltage of IC76
normal?
NO
Replace/Rep air the PCB.
Repair IC76
YES
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6-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up
Is the MAIN
PCB connector(CN78) inserted
properly?
NO
Check the wire
Re-insert the connector
NO
Check the connector terminal
Replace PCB
NO
Check the connector
terminal
YES
Does the MAIN
PCB connector(CN78) output
properly?
(11~12V)
YES
Is the LED LAMP
connected properly?
YES
Is the LED LAMP normal?
NO
Replace LED LAMP
YES
Normal
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6-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up
1) Measuring output voltage
- Measuring the voltage of PCB typical
Ground J23 JUMMPER and
IC76 voltage( CN78-"3"(Red)/R LED),
IC77 voltage (CN78-"1"(Brown)/F LED)
R LED Lamp ON
Checking method of Door switch voltage.
- Measuring voltage of CN76-"12")(Purple) ↔ PCB typical
Ground J23 JUMMPER
CLOSE
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
R LED Lamp OF
OPEN
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6-13. If ICE Water is not supplied
1. Please shut the water supplying prior to repair.
2. Power is applied to the one end of wires. Be careful when disassembling not to get an electric shock.
2) Ice Water(R) Valve
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
Start
Is the confirming sound of
the valve operation heard when YES
Ice maker test switch pushed?
Normal(Check Ice
water valve hose)
NO
Does Main PCB IC01
MICOM #7 voltage change
5V/0V?
NO
Check soldering
short/Replace PCB
NO
Check soldering
short/Replace PCB
YES
Does Main PCB IC01
MICOM #117
voltage have high(5V)
output?
YES
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6-13. If ICE Water is not supplied
☞ Checking method of voltage Based on
PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER
1) Check the voltage of IC73-"4"(same
voltage as IC01 “104”)
- ICE Water valve waiting (about 0V)
YES
Is the contact point of
main PCB
RELAY RY73 normal?
NO
Check soldering
short/Replace PCB
NO
Check soldering
short/Replace PCB
NO
Check soldering
short/Replace PCB
NO
Check soldering
short/Replace PCB
YES
Does Main PCB IC01
MICOM #104 voltage have
high(5V) output?
Based on PCB typical Ground J23
JUMMPER
2) IC73-"13" voltage
- ICE Water valve Waiting (about 12V±0.8V)
- ICE Water valve operating (about
0.7V±0.5V)
YES
Does Main PCB
IC73-"13" have about 0.7V
output?
YES
Is the contact
point of main PCB RELAY
RY78 normal?
YES
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6-13. If ICE Water is not supplied
3) Check the voltage of Water Valve
operating(AC voltage)
=> For checking the Relay RY78 operating.
CN70-"5"(Red) ↔ CN73_1-"1"(Purple)
- ICE Water valve waiting (about AC 0V)
YES
MAIN PCB normal
-- Need to check the other parts
① Check the wire between Ice water
valve↔MAIN PCB
② Ice water valve itself has trouble or
bad contact of connector
③ Check the connection hose
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6-14. If Sparkling is not supplied
1. Please shut the water supplying prior to repair.
2. Power is applied to the one end of wires. Be careful when disassembling not to get an electric shock.
3. Check the Door while it is being closed. (By using a magnet stick, simulate a door-closed condition.)
Start
Is the Switch of the
Dispenser Lever
mounted correctly?
NO
Replace the Dispenser
Assy
NO
Select the Sparkling
Function
YES
Is the Sparkling function
selected on the Display Panel?
YES
Is the production of
sparkling
water not completed?
YES
Standby
NO
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6-14. If Sparkling is not supplied
YES
Does the Main Valve work
properly?
NO
Refer to the troubleshooting
guide for “ICE Water is not
supplied” on Page 188.
NO
Refer to the troubleshooting
guide for “ICE Water is not
supplied” on Page 188.
NO
Refer to the troubleshooting
guide for CO2.
NO
Is it normal when checking it
with the Panel Diagnosing Kit?
NO
Is it normal when checking it
with the Panel Diagnosing Kit?
YES
Is the Water Valve normal?
YES
Is CO2 left in the canister?
YES
Is the CO2 Valve normal?
YES
Is the water section of the
3-Way Valve normal?
YES
Is the Vent Valve normal?
NO
NO
Replace the
Panel
Is it normal when checking it
with the Panel Diagnosing Kit?
YES
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6-14. If Sparkling is not supplied
YES
Is the Dispenser Valve of the
3-Way Valve normal?
NO
Is it normal when checking it
with the Panel Diagnosing Kit?
NO
YES
Is the DC Valve on the
Discharge Port of the
Dispenser?
NO
Replace the
Panel
Is it normal when checking it
with the Panel Diagnosing Kit?
YES
Check the above steps again
and replace the CO2 kit if no
problem found.
NO
YES
Is the Wire Connector
between the Panel and the
Sparkling Water Control
PBA linked properly?
NO
Repair or Replace
the Door
Replace the Dispenser Assy.
YES
Replace the Sparkling Water Kit
Refer to the Exploded View of
the Sparkling Water Kit
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6-15. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied
Start
Are Ices ejected?
YES
Fridge door shall be
closed during operation.
NO
Are Ices in the Ice bucket?
① Check the Ice making
switch
② Check the DOOR Switch
③ Check the Ice moving
motor
④ Check the wiring
connections of Ice
moving motor
⑤ Check if the COVER ICE
ROUTE opens
⑥ Check the Q706
movement related with
AUGER_MOTOR safety
Which mode is
selected?
NO
Is “Ice Off” mode selected
on the display panel?
YES
Cancel the “Ice Off”
NO
① Check the water pipe :
bending / Shut off
② heck route of ice
check solenoid
③ Check he Ice Maker
wiring
Crushed Ice
Cubed Ice
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6-15. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied
Cubed Ice
Is Cubed Ice ejected?
Cubed Ice
ejected
Normal Operation
status
NO
Is Cubed Ice mode
selected on the
panel PCB?
NO
NO
NO
YES
Is the Dispenser
Cover opened?
NO
YES
Is IC73 #1,2 changed
into 5V when pressing
Ice Switch?
YES
Normal Operation
status
Cubed Ice
selected
NO
Is Crushed Ice mode
selected on the panel PCB?
Crushed Ice
selected
YES
YES
Is MICOM IC01 #88
change into 0V when
press Ice switch?
YES
NO
YES
Is the CUBE MOTOR
positioned at cubed
ice mode?
Is Crushed Ice ejected?
NO
Check the wire
connections/ Cube
Solenoid
- Check the Ice switch
has trouble itself
- Check the wire
connections
- Replace the MAIN
PCB
Is the CUBE MOTOR
positioned at cubed
ice mode?
NO
YES
Is MICOM IC01 #88
change into 0V when
press Ice switch?
NO
YES
- ICE S/W self diagnosis
- Check the connecting
wires.
- MAIN PCB failure :
Replace
Is the Dispenser
Cover opened?
Replace the MAIN
PCB (Errors on
IC01)
Is IC73 #1 changed
into 5V when pressing
Ice Switch?
NO
YES
NO
Check the wire
connections/
Motor Cube
- Check the Ice switch
has trouble itself
- Check the wire
connections
- Replace the MAIN
PCB
check the WIRE &
Motor check Cover
ice route S/W 1,2
Replace the MAIN
PCB
Replace the MAIN
PCB (Errors on
IC01)
YES
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6-15. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied
YES
Is the contact point of
RY7A & RY7B RELAY
changed into 0Ω
NO
- RY7A, RY7B RELAY
Error
- Replace the MAIN
PCB
Is the contact
point of RY7A RELAY
changed into 0Ω
- RY7A RELAY Error
- Replace the MAIN
PCB
YES
YES
After disconnecting
the CN72, CN73
measure The both
ends of Contact
points RY7A.
NO
After disconnecting
the CN72, CN73
measure The both
ends of Contact
points RY7A.
If MAIN PCB is normal
- Need to check the other parts
① AUGER MOTOR ↔ MAIN PCB
Check the door wiring connections.
② CUBE MOTOR ↔ MAIN PCB
Check the door wiring connections/trouble their own or
bad wiring connections.
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6-16. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally
[Caution]
1. When replacing the Cover Ice Motor, pull out the plug to avoid an electric shock.
2. Be careful! When disassemble the Cover Ice Motor, spring can jumped out and may cause personal injury.
3. Motor will rotate continuously when the Motor Switch is not sensed.
☞ Checking Mehod of Cover Ice Route
Motor Resistance
(Make sure to work after Power Off)
the voltage of Resistance is variable
according to the input voltage.
CN70 -"5" (Red) ↔ CN73_1 -"3" (Blue)
** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open trouble
Start
Does GEARED MOTOR
work properly?
NO
Replace the MOTOR
YES
Is Cubed or Crushed
Ice mode selected on the
LED PANEL?
NO
Cubed or Crushed Ice is selected
on the LED PANEL PCB
YES
Is the DISPENSER
switch selected?
NO
Select the DISPENSER switch
YES
Does the wiring at the
both sides of motor connected
properly?
NO
Check the WIRE
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6-16. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally
When the MOTOR rotates.
YES
Is the AC input voltage
applied to the both ends
of the motor?
YES
Check the MOTOR/Check any
interference on MOTOR rotation
NO
① Check CN73_1-"3" Connector / Re-connect
② Check the short/open for the SSR75 of Cover Ice Motor on Main PCB.
③ Check the voltage of Resistance of parallel Connector CN73 -"3", CN70 -"5“
(Definitely plug out prior to repair)
Is the sensing
SWITCH connection
normal?
NO
Check/Repair the Housing
connector
NO
Check/Repair the Motor
Rotation pressing area
YES
Is the switch
pressed area normal when
motor rotates?
YES
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6-16. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally
YES
Operating Condition of Dispenser
Open/Close
CN50 - Switch 1,2 Operating
Close
ing
Open
Ice Route Switch 1
CN50 - “9” (Purple)
0V
5V
0V
Ice Route Switch 2
CN50 - “10” (White)
0V
Are the voltage
J23 JUMMPER and CN50-”9”,
“10” normal?
YES
Normal
NO
5V
0V
① Main PCB - Check the wire OPEN/SHORT between the Cover
Ice Motor Rotation sensing switches.
② Check the Short of Cover Ice Motor Control Circuit SSR75 in the
MAIN PCB.
③ Replace the MAIN PCB or the Dispenser Cover Motor.
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6-17. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting
1. When the IR sensor is defective, ice is not produced even if there is no Ice Maker Error, Ice Maker
Sensor Error or the Ice Maker Function Error. (When turning on the Self Diagnosis Function, it does
not produce ice even if there is no 14E, 15E or 39E being displayed.)
2. Proceed with the Fridge Door being open and the Ice Bucket being removed.
Start
Remove the Ice Bucket
and turn on the Load
Status Display Function.
Indicator Location for Ice
Full in Fridge
Blinking : Ice Full
Keep On : Not Ice Full
NO
Ice Full in Fridge Room
YES
Take a photo of the
Emitter with the Cell
Phone.
Block the Receiver with
a hand.
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6-17. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting
NO
The Emitter is on.
Fridge : Changes to Ice Full
YES
Receiver Defect
NO
YES
Emitter Defect
Receiver Normal
Emitter Normal
Receiver Defect
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6-18. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions
If Failure Condition is detected during compressor is operating, immediately stop Compressor operating
and stand by 5 minutes. During this 5 minutes, RPM command signal is not available. It means, even if
available RPM command signal is applied to the compressor, it does not work and keep standing by.
Blinking time is 1 second and dwell time is 2 seconds.
LED Blinking Frequency
Protecting Functions
Remarks
Normal Operation
N/A
Starting Failure
SPM Fault
Abnormal Current
Detection
Motor Locked / Over
RPM
Under Voltage
Over Voltage
1.
2.
3.
4.
Short between COMP U,V, and W phase(CN04)
Short among IPM Pins(No. #1 ~ 26)
Drop the IPM operating Voltage under DC 13.5V
Other cases, check the COMP, cycle, etc.
1. Open the COMP wire(CN04)
2. Bad condition of R1(ex. Bad soldering.)
3. Other cases, check the COMP, cycle, etc.
1. Operating the locked rotor COMP within 5 second.
2. Operating the COMP under 1000 RPM more than
5second.
3. Occur the huge change of input voltage in a moment
4. Other cases, check the COMP, cycle, etc.
1. Drop the input voltage under AC 53V
2. Short resistor R312(DC link resistor)
1. Increase the input voltage over AC 155V
2. Short resistor among R309, R310 and R311
(DC link resistor)
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6-19. General diagnosis
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The refrigerator
does not work at all or it
does not chill sufficiently.
• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or
fridge inner temperature. If it is, set the refrigerator colder.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation?
The food in the fridge is
frozen.
• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is too low.
• Try setting the refrigerator to a warmer temperature.
• Is the temperature in the room too low? Set the refrigerator warmer.
• Did you store the food which is juicy in the coldest part of the refrigerator?
Try moving those items to the other shelves in the fridge instead of keeping them
in the colder areas or bins.
You hear unusual noise
or sounds.
• Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation?
Try moving the back of the refrigerator at least 2 inches from the wall.
• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. It is normal and occurs
because various accessories are contracting or expanding according to the
temperature of the refrigerator interior.
• If it sounds as if something is hitting something else inside the refrigerator, this is
normal. The sound is caused by the compressor operating at high capacity.
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6-19. General diagnosis
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The cabinet-door
Sealing area of the
Appliance is hot and
Condensation is
occurring.
• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged
section of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door
open for a long time.
Ice Maker is not
producing ice.
• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before
making ice?
• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.
You can hear water
bubbling in the
refrigerator.
• This is normal. The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating through the
refrigerator.
There is a bad smell in
the refrigerator.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) should be tightly covered.
• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food.
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6-19. General diagnosis
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Frost forms on the walls
of the freezer.
• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.
• Allow sufficient space between the stored foods for efficient air circulation.
• Is the freezer drawer closed properly?
Water dispenser
is not functioning.
• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
• Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
• Is the water tank frozen because the fridge temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.
• Is the Child Lock on?
Auto close system does
not work with the
freezer door.
• Is there an imbalance between the right and left parts of the door?
• Open and close the door smoothly 1~2 times. After you do this, the auto close
system usually works properly again.
• Try opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right part and the left part
of the door.
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
Water Supply to
Sparkling Tank
Error
Display error when open error is
detected by water supply to sparkling
tank error : seperation of Sparkling Tank
Water Level Sensor housing part,
contact error, disconnection, short circuit.
The voltage of ASSY PCB KIT
CN31- “1” CN31-”2”:
shall be over 4.5V
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
The Display is not
set to the Sparkling
Mode.
Press the Sparkling
Water button (③) on the
Panel Display and set
the Dispenser to the
Sparkling Mode.
Check if the Sparkling
Water Production (②)
is off.
When the Sparkling
Water Production
is set to OFF, it
does not produce
additional Sparkling
Water.
Turn on the Sparkling
Water Production by
pressing the Sparkling
Water button (③)
on the Display Panel for
3 seconds (resetting the
CO2 Cylinder) or
pressing the
Cube/Crushed button (④)
for 3 seconds (Sparkling
ON/OFF).
Check if it is in the
Sparkling Water
Production Mode (②).
(The Sparkling Level
Icon rotates in the order
of 1→2→3 with a 0.5
sec interval.
No water
dispensing
during the
Sparkling
Water Production
Wait until it completes
the Sparkling Water
Production.
Check if Sparkling (②)
is selected on the
Display Panel.
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Water coming out
when pressing
the Water
Dispenser Lever
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Water coming out
when pressing
the Water
Dispenser Lever
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
Even if it has passed
the production time of
the selected Sparkling
Level, it keeps
operating (②, 30
minutes in Max )
The Fridge Door is
open.
Check if the Fridge Door
Switch is defective or
close the Fridge Door.
1. When pressing only
the Sparkling Water
Lever, the Display
Panel does not wake
up.
2. When pressing only
the Water Lever, the
Display Panel wakes
up.
※ It is on the Display
OFF mode for
Energy Saving.
Defective Sparkling
Water Lever Switch
Replace the Dispenser
Lever.
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Water coming out
when pressing
the Water
Dispenser Lever
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
When pressing the
Energy Saver button
(①) on the Display
Panel for 5 seconds
after opening the Fridge
Door, it will send off a
Ding Dong sound and
then the CO2 Valve will
be open for a second.
Confirm the Sound:
There are CO2 Valve
operating sounds.
But, there are no CO2
injection sounds.
-. Sounds occurring
when the CO2 Valve
is operating: "Tak"
-. Sounds occurring
when the CO2 is
being injected:
"Sui~k"
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
CO2 Run-out inside
the CO2 Cylinder
Replace the CO2
Cylinder
The CO2 Cylinder
Lever is not locked.
1. The CO2 Cylinder
Lever (⑪) is locked.
2. After opening the
Fridge Door, press the
Energy Saver button (①)
on the Display Panel for
5 seconds and check if
CO2 is injected.
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Water coming out
when pressing
the Water
Dispenser Lever
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
When pressing the
Energy Saver button
(①) on the Display
Panel for 5 seconds
after opening the Fridge
Door, it will send off a
Ding Dong sound and
then the CO2 Valve will
be open for a second.
Confirm the Sound:
There are no CO2
Valve operating
sounds.
-. Sounds occurring
when the CO2 Valve
is operating: "Tak"
-. Sounds occurring
when the CO2 is
being injected:
"Sui~k"
Possible Causes
Defective CO2
Injection Valve
SOLUTION
1. Reset the CO2
Cylinder by pressing the
Sparkling Water button
(③) for 3 seconds
on the Display Panel and
reproduce the Sparkling
Water.
2. When there is no
CO2 injection even after
completing the
reproduction
of the Sparkling Water,
replace the Module.
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Water coming out
when pressing
the Water
Dispenser Lever
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
1. The Sparkling
Production OFF Icon
(②) is blinking.
2. The Over Flow Error
occurs at the Self
Diagnostics mode.
: When pressing the
① and ⑤ buttons for
8 seconds at the
same time, it will
display 93E.
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
Water leaks related
to the Sparkling
Water
1. Remove the Cover of
the Sparkling Water
Module.
2. Check for any water
leak around the Over
Flow Sensor (⑬).
3. Replace the Module
when there is any leak.
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Water coming out
when pressing
the Water
Dispenser Lever
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Function of Load
Condition Mode.
: It is displayed that
there is no detection for
both the Water Fill-Up
and the Water Empty
(R-10-ⓔ, R-10-ⓕ).
2. The Water Supply
Error is confirmed at
the Self Diagnostics
Mode.
: When pressing the
① and ⑤ buttons for
8 seconds at the
same time, it will
display 94E.
Possible Causes
Defective 5-Way
Valve
(No Water Supply)
SOLUTION
1. Reset the CO2
Cylinder by pressing the
Sparkling Water button
(③) for 3 seconds
on the Display Panel and
reproduce the Sparkling
Water.
2. When both the Water
Fill-Up and the Water
Empty are not detected
(R-10-ⓔ,R-10-ⓕ) after
completing the
reproduction of the
Sparkling Water and
there is the Water Supply
Error, replace the Module.
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Water coming out
when pressing
the Water
Dispenser Lever
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Check it at the Display
Function of Load
Condition Mode.
: Displaying that the
Water Fill-Up is not
detected (R-10-ⓔ).
: Displaying that the
Water Empty is not
detected (R-10-ⓕ).
→ The Mixing Tank is
empty.
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
Without connecting
the Tap Water, run
the Sparkling Water
Production Mode.
And then, connect
the Tap Water.
(No Sparkling
Water is produced
after the Tap Water
and the CO2
Cylinder are
connected.)
1. Check if the CO2
Cylinder is connected
properly.
2. Reset the CO2
Cylinder by
pressing the Sparkling
Water button (③) for 3
seconds on the
Display Panel.
3. When pressing the
Sparkling Water Lever
after the Sparkling
Water Production is
completed, check if
the Sparkling Water
dispenses.
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
No water
dispenses when
pressing the
Water Lever.
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
Whether the Child Lock
(⑥) on the Display
Panel is selected.
The Child Lock is
selected.
Cancel the Child Lock
(⑥)
Check the connecting
status of the Water
Supply Tube at
the back of the Fridge.
Defective Water
Supply Tube
Connection at the
back of the Fridge.
Connect the Water
Supply Line correctly at
the back of the Fridge.
After separating the
Panel, check the status
of the Housing
connection (⑨)
between the back of the
Panel and the Fridge.
Defective Housing
Connection
Connect the Housing (⑨)
Check whether the
Fridge Door is open or
whether the Fridge
Door Switch is
defective.
No Water
Dispensing when
opening the Fridge
Door.
Close the Fridge Door or
repair the Door Switch
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
No water
dispenses when
pressing the
Water Lever.
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
When plugging out the
Hose(⑧) of the DC
Valve Input Terminal
and pressing the
Lever, the Sparkling
Water or the Water
dispenses.
Defective DC Valve
Replace the DIS Valve
(⑦)
When plugging out the
Hose(⑩) of the 5-Way
Valve Input Terminal
and pressing the Water
Lever, the Water
dispenses.
1. Defective
Housing(⑨,⑫)
Connection
2. Defective 5-Way
Valve (No Water
Supply)
1. Reconnect the
Housing (⑨,⑫) and
check it.
2. Replace the Module
when the symptom
occurs again.
No Water coming
out from the Water
Hose
Check the Water Supply
at the Water Tap
Defective 1-Way
Valve (Safety)
Defective 2-Way
Valve (I/W)
Replace the Filter Assy
When plugging out the
Hose (⑩) of the 5-Way
Valve Input Terminal
and pressing the
Water Lever, the Water
does not dispense.
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6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
All Valves
operate normally.
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
Check if the Sparkling
Water Production (②)
is off.
When the Sparkling
Water Production
is set to OFF, it
does not produce
additional Sparkling
Water.
Turn on the Sparkling
Water Production by
pressing the Sparkling
Water button (③)on the
Display Panel for 3
seconds (resetting the
CO2 Cylinder) or
pressing the
Cube/Crushed button (④)
for 3 seconds (Sparkling
ON/OFF).
When connecting the
Water Hose properly
and pressing the Water
Lever, check if water
dispenses.
When the Sparkling
Water Function
operates, there is
no Water Supply
but for the CO2.
Connect the Water Hose
correctly at the back of
the Fridge.
Check it at the Display
Function of Load
Condition Mode.
: It displays that the
Water Fill-Up is
detected (R-10-ⓔ).
→ Reproduce the
Sparkling Water without
water supply
Defective Housing
(⑨,⑫) Connection
Reconnect the Housings
(⑨,⑫)
Defective Display
Panel
Replace the Display
Panel
Defective Water
Level Sensor
Replace the Module
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PROBLEM
Nothing
coming
out when
pressing the
Sparkling
Water
Dispenser
Lever
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Possible Causes
1. Check it at the
Display Function of
Load Condition Mode.
: It is displayed that
there is no detection
for both the Water
1. Defective
Fill-Up and the Water
Housing(⑨,⑫)
Empty
Connection
2. Defective 5-Way
(R-10-ⓔ, R-10-ⓕ).
Valve (No Water
2. When plugging out
Supply)
the Hose (⑩) of the
5-Way Valve Input
Terminal and
pressing the Water
Lever, the Water
dispenses.
SOLUTION
1. Reconnect the
Housing(⑨,⑫).
2. Replace the Module.
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PROBLEM
Weak
Sparkling
Water CO2
Level
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
All Valves
operate normally.
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Possible Causes
When pressing the
Energy Saver button
(①) on the Display
Panel for 5 seconds
after opening the Fridge
Door, it will send off a
Ding Dong sound and
then the CO2 Valve will
be open for a second.
Confirm the Sound:
There are CO2 Valve
operating sounds.
But, there are no CO2
injection sounds.
-. Sounds occurring
when the CO2 Valve
is operating: "Tak"
-. Sounds occurring
when the CO2 is
being injected:
"Sui~k"
CO2 Run-out inside
the CO2 Cylinder
SOLUTION
Replace the CO2
Cylinder
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Trouble Shooting
Step 2
Possible Causes
Drizzling
Sparkling
Water(water
streams are
not strong
enough)
When pressing the
Energy Saver button
(①) on the Display
Panel for 5 seconds
after opening the Fridge
Door, it will send off a
Ding Dong sound and
then the CO2 Valve will
be open for a second.
Confirm the Sound:
There are CO2 Valve
operating sounds.
But, there are no CO2
injection sounds.
-. Sounds occurring
when the CO2 Valve
is operating: "Tak"
-. Sounds occurring
when the CO2 is
being injected:
"Sui~k"
CO2 Run-out inside
the CO2 Cylinder
Replace the CO2
Cylinder
There is
too much
Sparkling
Water
Dripping.
3 or more water drops
occur right after
dispensing the
Sparkling Water.
Defective DIS
Valve
Replace the DIS Valve
(⑦)
PROBLEM
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
SOLUTION
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PROBLEM
Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Water leaks out
from the Vent
Valve.
The Over
Flow Error
occurs.
Water leaks at
the joints.
Trouble Shooting
Step 2
1. Even if the Mixing
Tank is filled up with
water, it does not
detect the Water FillUp and water comes
out of the Vent.
2. Check it at the
Display Function of
Load Condition Mode.
: The Water Fill-Up is
not detected
(R-10-ⓔ).
Possible Causes
SOLUTION
Defective Housing
(⑨,⑫) Connection
Reconnect the Housing
⑨and ⑫
Defective Display
Panel
Replace the Display
Panel
Defective Water
Level Sensor (No
Water Fill-Up
Detection)
Replace the Module
Open the Module and
check the marking area
on each Hose
No Hose Insertion
Insert the Hose
Check the water leak
area of each Hose.
Hose Scratch
Replace the Hose
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7. PCB DIAGRAM
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7-1. PCB Layout with part position
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7. PCB DIAGRAM
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7-1. PBA Layout with part position
1. DC12V, 5V, GND supplied from SMPS PCB (Not Used)
2. Circuit for controlling Step-Valve (3-Way Valve) * Option
3. FAN MOTOR control part : To supply the power from 8.3V ~ 12V according to the motor types.
(F,R,C,ICE)
4. EEPROM : Save and record every kinds of data.
5. Transmit inputted signals from every sensor into MICOM after eliminate the noise.
6. Micom : control the regrigerator Ceramic resonator : generate the basic frequency of Micom operation.
Reset IC : make Micom reset if input voltage of Micom is detected less than the specified voltage
7. PLC input/output
- PLC (Power Line communication) * Option (PLC module is not inserted unless specified occasion)
8. Operate ICE-MAKER, supply power to MOTOR, and sense the variation of switch.
9. Main Micom ↔ Panel Micom serial communication circuit - Dispenser option input part (Water &
Cover Ice route switch)
10. Mid drawer Room display control part : display LED, detect KEY state.
11. Control Mid drawer Room damper & Damper heater
12. Water Tank Heater Controls (also controls other options)
13. LED LAMP Control Circuit (F,R room Lamp)
14. Relay parts that controls AC load and receives Micom operating signal through Sink IC.
15. Connector with AC load
a. Diode option setting area
b. Inverter COMP controlling signal
c. Flow Sensor controlling signal
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7-2. PBA Layout with part position (Inverter Board)
1. PCB Power Supply : From the SMPS circuit,
it supplies 13.2V and 5V for the Main PBA
control and supplies 15V and 5V to the
Inverter circuit for the Compressor control.
2. Inverter Control Circuit : Fridge Compressor
Control Circuit.
3. COMP Driving / Feedback CircuitIt receives
the COMP operation signals from the Main
PBA and feedbacks the inverter errors to the
Main PBA.
4. BOOTSTRAP Charger : It is an independent
power circuit for the driving of the IMP HighPhase IGBT.
5. Current Pickup Circuit : It pickups the
currents taken by the Shunt resistance and
does the PWM DUTY control.
6. IPM (FNE41060)
7. Micom (MN103SFC2D)
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7. PCB DIAGRAM
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7-3. Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)
RF31FMED**/ RF24FS**
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7. PCB DIAGRAM
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7-4. Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board)
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8. Wiring diagram
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RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**
(Common for All Models)
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8. Wiring diagram
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RF31FM*S**
(For Sparkling model Only )
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9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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9-1. Whole block diagram
RF31FM**
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9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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9-1. Whole block diagram
RF24FS**
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10. MODEL CODE TABLE
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10-1. Nomenclature
RF31FM**
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10. MODEL CODE TABLE
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10-1. Nomenclature
RF24FS**
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