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REFRIGERATOR

BOTTOM MOUNT FREEZER


BASIC : RFG297AA
MODEL NAME : RFG297AARS
RFG297AABP
RFG297AAWP
RFG297AAPN
MODEL CODE : RFG297AARS/XAA
RFG297AABP/XAA
RFG297AAWP/XAA
RFG297AAPN/XAA

REFRIGERATOR

CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) 4
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 8
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 26
4. TROUBLESHOOTING 52
5. PCB DIAGRAM 103
108
6. WIRING DIAGRAM
7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 112

RFG297AA

For the latest parts information, Please access to our service web site
( North America : http://service.samsungportal.com)

WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The service guide is for service men with adequate backgrounds of
electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair
a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage.
The manufacturer or dealer cannot be responsible for the interpretation
of this information.

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.


Technical Service Guide
Copyright 2008

All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in
part in any form without written permission from the SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
Company.

Contents
1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) 4
2. Product Specifications 8
2-1) Introduction of main function 9
2-2) Specifications 11
2-3) Interior Views 12
2-4) Model Specification 13
2-5) Model Specification &Specification Chart 14
2-6) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)17
2-7) Optional Material Specification 18
2-8) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle 19
2-9) Cooling Air Circulation 25
3. Disassembly and Reassembly 26
3-1) PRECAUTION 27
3-2) Refrigerator Door 28
3-3) Door Handle Freezer 29
3-4) Refrigerator Light 31
3-5) Cover-display & water-dispenser 32
3-6) Water-dispenser 33
3-7) Glass Shelf 34
3-8) Foldable Glass Shelf 34
3-9) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf 34
3-10) Cool Select Pantry35
3-11) Water Tank 36
3-12) Motor Damper 38
3-13) Water Filter (Disassembly) 38
3-14) Water Filter (Reassembly) 39
3-15) Gallon Door Bin 39
3-16) Vertical Hinged Section 40
3-17) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator 41
3-18) Evaporator In Refrigerator 42
3-19) Freezer Door 43
3-20) Pull Out Drawer 44
3-21) Ice-Maker 45
3-22) Freezer Light 46
3-23) Door Switch In Freezer46
3-24) Evaporator Cover In Freezer 47
3-25) Evaporator In Freezer 47
3-26) Machine Compartment 48
3-27) Electric Box51
4. TROUBLESHOOTING 52
4-1) Function for failure diagnosis53
4-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function) 53
4-1-2. Display function of Communication error 54
4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function 55
4-1-4. Display function of Load condition 58
4-1-5. Exhibition mode setting function 59
4-1-6. Option setting function 60
4-1-7. Option TABLE 62
4-2) Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom(Flow Chart)63
4-2-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 64
4-2-2. If FAN does not operate 74
4-2-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate 75
4-2-4. If Ice Maker does not operate 76
4-2-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater) 77

Contents
4-2-6. If Power is not supplied 78
4-2-7. If compressor does not operate79
4-2-8. When alarm sound continuous without stop(related with buzzer sound) 80
4-2-9. If Panel PCB does not work normally 82
4-2-10. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally83
4-2-11. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up 84
4-2-12. If ICE Water is not supplied 86
4-2-13. If Water is not supplied 87
4-2-14. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied88
4-2-15. If Cover Ice Route Moor(Geard Motor) is not working normally89
4-2-16. If Photosynthetic LED Lamp does not work properly 90
4-2-17. If Inverter PCB Power is not supplied91
4-2-18. If compressor does not operate 92
4-2-19. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions 93
Spm internal diode voltage94
Inverter controller board connector location 95
Inverter pcb circuit diagram 96
4-3-1. inrush current protecting circuit 97
4-3-2. power source(hybrid ic) 98
4-3-3. location sensing resistance area 99
4-3-4. sensing current area 100
4-3-5. comp operating signal area 101
4-3-6. bootstrap charging area 102
5. PCB DIAGRAM 103
5-1) PCB Layout with part position 104
5-2) PCB Layout with part position (SMPS Board) 105
5-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board) 106
5-4) Connector Layout with part position (SMPS Board) 107
6. WIRING DIAGRAM108
6-1) Model : RFG295AA**[BETTER] 108
6-2) Model : RFG297AA**[BEST] 109
6-3) Model : RFG299AA**[7" LCD] 110
6-4) Model : RFG294AA**[SEARS] 111
7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 112
7-1) Whole block diagram 112
7-1-1. MODEL : RFG295AA**[BETTER] 112
7-1-2. MODEL : RFG297AA**[BEST] 113
7-1-3. MODEL : RFG299AA**[7" LCD] 114
7-1-4. MODEL : RFG294AA**[SEARS] 115
7-1-5. MODEL : RFG29*AA**[AW2]) 116
7-2) CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 117
7-2-1. Main 117
7-2-2. INVERTER 118

1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)

Unplug the appliance before the changing or repairing the electric parts.
Be careful the electric shock.
When exchanging the parts, use the correct parts.
Check the model name, rating voltage, rating current, running
temperature symbols.
When troubleshooting, connect firmly the types of harness.
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.

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

SYMBOLS
means Prohibited.

Indicates that a
danger of death
or serious injury
exists.

means Do not disassemble.


means No contact.
means Warning or Caution.

Caution

Indicates that a risk


of personal injury
or material damage
exists.

means Unplug the unit before


preforming service
means Earth or Ground.

Warning & Caution


Plug out 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


wires such as harness are
bundled tightly.
Bundle tightly wires in order not to be
detached by the external force and then not
to be wetted.

comRated
pone
nts

Unplug

On repair, remove completely dust


or other things of housing parts,
harness parts, and check parts.
Cleaning may prevent the possible fire by
tracking or short.

After repair, check the


assembled state of components.
It must be in the same assembled state
when compared with the state before
disassembly.

Check if there is any trace


indicating the permeation
of water.
If there is that kind of trace, change
the related components or do the
necessary treatment
such as taping
using the
insulating tape.

PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
Please let users know following warnings & cautions in detail.

Warning & Caution


Do not allow users to put bottles or
kinds of glass in the freezer.

Do not allow users to store narrow


and lengthy bottles or foods in a
small multi-purpose room.

Do not allow users to store


pharmaceutical products, scientific
materials, etc., in the refrigerator.

Freezing of the contents may inflict a wound.

It may hurt you when refrigerator door is


opened and closed resulting in falling stuff
down.

The products which need precise


temperature control should not be stored in
the refrigerator.

Do not allow users to


disassemble, repair or alter.

Do not allow users to bend the


power cord with excessive force
or do not have the power cord
pressed by heavy article.

Do not allow users to plug


several appliances into the same
power receptable.
May cause abnormal generation of
heat or fire.

Prohibition

Do not allow users to store


articles on the product.
Opening or closing the door may cause
things to fall down, which may cause
injury.

It may cause fire or abnormal


operation which leads to injury.

May cause fire.

Do not
disassemble

Do not allow users to install the


refrigerator in the wet place or
the place where water splashes.

Make sure of the earth.


Be sure the product is properly grounded.

Deterioration of insulation of electric


parts may cause electric shock or fire.

Prohibition
Earth

PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)

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.

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-1) INTRODUCTION OF MAIN FUNCTION 9
2-2) SPECIFICATIONS 11
2-3) INTERIOR VIEWS 12
2-4) MODEL SPECIFICATION 13
2-5) MODEL SPECIFICATION &SPECIFICATION CHART 14
2-6)DIMENSIONS OF REFRIGERATOR (INCHES)17
2-7) OPTIONAL MATERIAL SPECIFICATION 18
2-8) REFRIGERANT ROUTE IN REFRIGERATION CYCLE 19
2-9) COOLING AIR CIRCULATION 20

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-1) Introduction of Main Function

A newly developed SAMSUNG bottom mount freezer in 2008 has the following
characteristics.
Surround Multi Flow
Uniform cooling for each shelf and even in corner in fresh
food compartment by centerpositioned fan and duct with
multiple flow effluences.

Twin Cooling System


The refrigerator and the freezer have two evaporators.
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.
Electronic control from outside of Pantry Cover
Adjustable temperature control ((around 41(5) : Deli /
around 38(3) : Fresh / around 34(1) Chilled )
Temperature control from outside of the Pantry : user
friendly design helps keep foods fresh for longer
16" Pizza Corner
Can be used for 16" pizza if the flap is turned up

Ice and Water Dispenser


The ice and water dispenser provides ice and cold water at
any time.
Secure Auto Close Door System
Secure Auto Close Door System
Cool tight doors
Energy saving
Preventing sweat on fridge doors

Easy Handle System


Ez-open Freezer Door
Ergonomic Door Design
9

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Changing Items
New Model

NO

Item

Easy
Handle

The freezer door is more user-friendly.


So, it comes as much convenient.

drawer

The dimension of the right-side drawer


is 6:4 (H x W) with the shelf being
raised.
So, the right-side drawer can be pulled
out with the left door closed.

Details

10

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-2) Specifications
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Defrost Control
From 24 to 32 hrs
Thermo Bimetal Protector 140F(60)(off) 104F(40)(on)
Defrost Thermistor(502AT)
50F(10)(off)
Electrical Rating
AC115V 60Hz 11.6 Amps
Maximum Current Leakage
0.25 mA
Maximum Ground Path Resistance
0.1 Ohm
Energy Consumption
550KWh/year

Refrigerator

Fan

(Air inlet)

(Air inlet)
Fan

Heat exchanger
Fan

NO LOAD PERFORMANCE
(Air inlet)

(Air inlet)
Fan

90(32)
Ambient Temperature
70(21)
Refrigerator,
34(1)46(8) 34(1)46(8)
Freezer,
-14(-26)8(-13) -14(-26)8(-13)
Run Time,%
40
60

Heat exchanger

Fan

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Freezer

Refrigerant Charge (R134a)


5.64 oz(160g)
Compressor(BK190C-L2C)
1314 Btu/hr(0.385kw)
Compressor oil
Freol 15c
,118
(0.82mm,3000mm)
R Capilary tube(Dia, Length)
0.032
,118
(0.82mm,3000mm)
F Capilary tube(Dia, Length)
0.032
Dryer

C-Fan

Fan
(Air inlet)
Heat exchanger

Noise Filter

(Air inlet)

Compressor

condenser

Water Valve

INSTALLATION
Clearance must be provided for air circulation
AT TOP
AT SIDES
AT REAR

(25mm)
1
(25mm)
1
(50mm)
2

11

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-3) Interior Views

Refrigerator

Light
Auto Door Closer

Ice-Maker
Foldable-Shelf

Water Filter
Dairy Compartment
Slide-Shelf

Slide-Shelf
Vertical Hinged
Section

Door Bins
Quick-Space
Glass Shelf
Vegetable & Fruit
Drawers

Cool Select Pantry

Light
Pull Out Drawer
Tilting Pocket

Freezer
Freezer Drawer Bin

12

TM

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-4) Model Specification

ITEM

SAMSUNG

MAYTAG

LG

RFG297AA

MFI2568AES

LFX25960ST

Cooling Tech

Twin Cooling

Mono Cooling

Mono Cooling

Door Shape

Contour

Contour

Contour

Pantry

Pantry

SPEC

Appearance

Product Zone

Noise

Performance

Special Room Cool Select Pantry


Cooling

F-Room

250

199.2

246

224

Speed(Min)

R-Room

250

197.3

575

232

F-Room

-26.0

-28.1

-27.2

-28.8

R-Room

2.0

0.7

1.6

-1.8

F-Room

-18.0

-21.5

-20.9

-22.5

R-Room

5.0

1.3

5.9

0.8

89.6(32C)

109.4(43C)
Temperature
Distribution
(Fridge)

F-Room

2.0

0.2

0.6

1.3

R-Room

2.0

0.3

1.1

0.5

Run Time

N-N

70%

62.5

60.7

56.5

Sound power level

46dB

41.0

47.0

41.7

Sound Pressure level

45dB

38.6

48.2

40.1

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-5) Model Specification &Specification Chart

ITEM

RFG297AA

Model
W

35 3/4 inch (908mm)

On Cabinet

29 1/8 inch (740mm)

W/O Handle

32 7/8 inch (836mm)

With Handle

35 3/4 inch (905mm)

W/O Hinge Cap

68 3/4 inch (1744mm)

With Hinge Cap

70 Inch (1778mm)

External size

Net
Capacity

Ice & Water Dispenser with Pantry

Total

28.5 Cu.ft (807.1)

Freezer

19.5 Cu.ft(552.2)

Refrigerator

9.0 Cu.ft(254.9)
55.4%

Efficiency of Volume
Weight

Set

328.5 Pounds (149kg)

Packing

359.3 Pounds (163kg)

Width

38 5/8 Inch (980mm)

Depth

39 3/8 Inch (1001mm)

Height

75 5/8 Inch (1923mm)

Packing

Compressor

Reciprocate

Rated Frequency and Frequency

AC 115V/60Hz

Refrigerant

R 134a

Foaming Agent

C-Pentane

Refrigerant Input Amount

5.64 oz (160g)

Type Refrigerator

Indirect Cooling Method Refrigerator

Motor Rated Consumption Power

140W

Electric Heater Rated Consumption Power

380W

COLOR
Cabinet (Both Side)

Door

Molding

Black

All Black

Empire Black

I Black

Real STS

Noble STS

Versailles Stainless

Creamy STS

White

Snow White

Snow White

Snow White

Platinum STS

Noble STS

Stainless Platinum

Creamy STS

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification

Model

RFG297AA

Compressor

Components for Freezer


Defrost Sensor Defrost Cycle

Refrigerator

Freezer

Evaporator

Bimetal

Room Temperature Sensor Components


Defrost Related Components

Items

Model

BK190C-L2C

Starting type

BLDC

Oil Charge

FREOL - 15c

Freezer

SPLIT FIN TYPE

Refrigerator

SPLIT FIN TYPE

Condenser

Forced and Natural Convection Type

Dryer

Molecular shieve XH-9

Capillary tube(Dia x Length)

R : 0.032 x 118 (0.82mm x 3000mm) / F : 0.032 x 118 (0.82mm x 3000mm)

Refrigerant

R134a

Model

Temperature Selection

ON()

OFF()

THERMISTOR

-14(-26)

-11(-24)

-17(-27)

(F-SENSOR)

-2(-19)

1(-17)

-5(-21)

502AT

8(-13)

11(-12)

5(-15)

Model

Temperature Selection

ON()

OFF()

THERMISTOR

34(1)

36(2)

32(0)

(R-SENSOR)

38(3)

40(4)

36(2)

502AT

46(8)

48(9)

44(7)

First Defrost Cycle (Concurrent defrost of F and R)

6hr 10min

Defrost Cycle(FRE)

12~23hr(vary according to the conditions used)

Defrost Cycle(REF)

6~11hr(vary according to the conditions used)

Pause time

12 1min

F Defrost-Sensor

R Defrost-Sensor
F Bimetal-thermo
Protector
R Bimetal-thermo
Protector

Model

THERMISTOR (502AT)

SPEC

5.0 at 77(25)

Model

THERMISTOR (502AT)

SPEC

5.0 at 77(25)

Rated

AC 125V 10A

Operating temperature

Off : 140(60) / On : 104(40)

Rated

AC 125V 10A

Operating temperature

Off : 140(60) / On : 104(40)

15

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Items

Specification

Model

REG297AA

Defrost Heater(FRE)

Heated at F Defrost

AC 115V, 240W

Defrost Heater(REF)

Heated at R Defrost

AC115V, 120W

DISPENSER Heater

Interlock with French Heater

AC115V, 2W

FRENCH Heater

AC115V, 8W

ICE Duct Heater

Interlock with Defrost Heater (FRE)

AC115V, 4W

Water Tank Heater

DC 12V, 2W

Bimetal thermo for Preventing Overheating of Refrigerator Lamp

Electric Components

Over Load Relay

AC125V 6A / AC250V 3A Off: 140(60)/ On : 104(40)

Model

4TM445PHBYY-82

Temp.ON

257 41(125 5)

Temp.OFF

156.2 48.2(69 9)

Rated Voltage

AC 115V/ 60Hz

Motor-BLDC(FRE)

DC12V / FDQT06SS3

Motor BLDC(ICE ROOM)

DC12V / DREP5020LB

Motor-BLDC(REF)

DC12V / FDQT06SS3

Motor-BLDC(CIRCUIT)

DC12V / FDQT04SS2

Motor-DAMPER(PANTRY)

DC12V / NSBY001TD1

Lamp(FRE)

AC 120V / 60W(1EA)

Lamp LED (REF)

DC 12V / 720mA

Lamp LED (VEG)

DC 12V / 60mA
FRE

AC 125V 1.5A (1EA)

REF

DC200V 1.5A / MS-406-SS-01(2EA)

REF(ICE ROOM)

125~250V /11A, EMB606

Door Switch

Power Cord

AC125V 15A

Earth Screw

BSBN (BRASS SCREW)

16

2 1/2"(64.5mm) 24

42 1/2"(1080.5mm)

69 3/4"(1778mm)

9/16"(15mm)

1/4"(618mm)

35 5/8"(905mm)
32 7/8"(836mm)
3/16"(5mm)

1.3"(34mm)

17
47 3/4"(1214mm)

18 3/4"(475mm)

54 1/2"(1384mm)

21 5/8"(549mm)3 3/8"(87mm) 29 1/8"(740mm)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-6)Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)

35 3/4"(908mm)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-7) Optional Material Specification

Part Name

Part Code

FILTER
WATER-ASSY

DA29-00003B

ASSY-PACKING
SUB

DA99-00240S

INCANDESCENT LAMP

4713-001223

LED LAMP

DA96-00329A

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AMOUNT

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-8) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle
1. Compressor Sub-condenser Hot Pipe Back Cluster Pipe Dryer R Capillary Tube Refrigerator
Evaporator Freezer Evaporator Suction Pipe Compressor
2. Compressor Sub-condenser Hot Pipe Back Cluster Pipe Dryer F Capillary Tube Freezer
Evaporator Suction Pipe Compressor

19

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-8-1. PRINCIPLE OF FREEZEER

20

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-8-2. 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
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.
Install the condenser on the outside of the product. (An old model)
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
Low pressure: 6.3mm High pressure : 4.7mm Capillary : About 0.4-0.8mm
Condenser length (Based on 300): 26.5 M
Assistance : 5 M HOT-PIPE: 6.6 M CLUSTER-PIPE: 15 M
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 0.4-0.8
B. Length : It is changeable to low temperature and pressure (10->5/) depends on the
2M of thin and long copper pipe wall resistance.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-8-3. 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 of Evaporator
A. ROLL-BOND Evaporator Direct Cooling ONE-DOOR Type
Rolled and adhere the 2 aluminum plate and then make refrigerant passage.
B. PIN-PIPE Type 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 of Condenser
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 and the inside of cylinder and compresses.
c. Centrifugal Type
3. Please insert the explanation of inverter comp operation theory.
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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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-8-4. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components
.Influence of moisture
Moisture precipitation Blocked by ice
Refrigerant and reaction
Life reduction of oil
Acceleration of oxidization
Copper plating phenomenon
Gas dissolution by the interaction of synthetic insulating material (insulator)
.Influence of foreign substance
Increase of condensed temperature.
Increase of temperature.
Decrease of cooling efficiency
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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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-8-5. Refrigeration Cycle Type
TDM Cycle
Compressor

Sub-Condenser

Freezer Hot-Pipe
3Way Valve

Fin-Condenser

Fridge Hot-Pipe

Cluster Rear

Dryer

Fridge Capillary Tube

Fridge Evaporator
Connected Capillary
Freezer Evaporator

Freezer Capillary Tube


Suction Pipe

Accumulator

HM Cycle
Compressor

Sub-Condenser

Dryer

Capillary Tube

Freezer Evaporator

Hot Pipe
Refrigerator Evaporator

Suction Pipe

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Compressor

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-9) Cooling Air Circulation

Refrigerator

Freezer

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3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-1) PRECAUTION 27
3-2) REFRIGERATOR DOOR 28
3-3) DOOR HANDLE FREEZER 30
3-4) REFRIGERATOR LIGHT 31
3-5) COVER-DISPLAY & WATER-DISPENSER31
3-6) WATER-DISPENSER 32
3-7) GLASS SHELF 33
3-8) FOLDABLE GLASS SHELF 34
3-9) VEGETABLE & FRUIT DRAWERS SHELF 34
3-10) COOL SELECT PANTRY35
3-11) WATER TANK 36
3-12) MOTOR DAMPER37
3-13) WATER FILTER (DISASSEMBLY) 37
3-14) WATER FILTER (REASSEMBLY) 39
3-15) GALLON DOOR BIN 39
3-16) VERTICAL HINGED SECTION 40
3-17) EVAPORATOR COVER IN REFRIGERATOR 41
3-18) EVAPORATOR IN REFRIGERATOR 42
3-19) FREEZER DOOR 43
3-20) PULL OUT DRAWER 44
3-21) ICE-MAKER 45
3-22) FREEZER LIGHT 46
3-23) DOOR SWITCH IN FREEZER 46
3-24) EVAPORATOR COVER IN FREEZER 47
3-25) EVAPORATOR IN FREEZER 47
3-26) MACHINE COMPARTMENT 48
3-27) ELECTRIC BOX 51

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3-1) 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.
- 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 2mm

Use for assembling and


disassembling of Handle

Socket Wrench 10mm

Use for assembling and


disassembling of Door Hinge

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-2) Refrigerator Door
Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

1. With the door opened, remove


the Top Table cap(1) with a Flat
head screwdriver, and close the
door.

2
2. Remove the 3 screws holding
down the Top Table and remove
the Top Table(2).

Refrigerator
Door
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector(3) above the upper
right door hinge and the 3
electrical connectors(4) above
the upper left door hinge.
Disconnect the water tube(5) by
pulling the tube fitting(6) apart
as shown in the picture.

4. Remove the 3 hex head bolts(7)


attatched to the upper left and right
door hinges with a Wrench(10mm).
With a Philips head screwdriver,
remove the ground screw(8)
attatched to the upper left and right
door hinges. Remove the upper left
and right door hinges(9).

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

5. Lift the door straightly up to


remove.

Refrigerator
Door

Part Name

6. With a Philips head screwdriver,


remove the two screws ([10])
attatched to the lower left and
right door hinges.
With a wrench(10mm), remove
the 2 flat head screws ([11])
attatched to the lower left and
right door hinges.
Remove the lower left and right
door hinges ([12]).
How To Do

1. Using a wrench, unscrew the


two screws. And disassemble
the door handle.

COVER VINYL

2. Remove the cover vinyl of door.

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[12]

[10]

[11]

Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-3) Door Handle Freezer
Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

1. Remove the Cap Door with a


flat-blade(-) screwdriver.

2.Remove 4 screws

1
Door Handle
Freezer

3. Lift up the handle to have the


Slider Handle Fre(1) pushed
back.

4. After having the Slider Handle


Fre(1) pushed back, screw up
at the hole.

5.Remove the door handle by


lifting it up.

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-4) Refrigerator Light
Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

1. Remove the lamp cover by


pulling it down as pushing the
rear of lamp cover.

Refrigerator
Light

2. Remove the screw. And


separate the LED panel.

3-5) Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser


Part Name

How To Do
1. Hold the Ice & Water select tab
and pull it forward
to take off the Display Panel.
Take care not to break it.

Cover-Display

2. Disengage the housing connect


of display cover.

3. Remove 4 screws of coverdisplay.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-6) Water-Dispenser
Part Name

How To Do

1. Disengage the 3 Housing


Connectors.

2. Remove 2 screws of the Case


Ice Route Assy.

Water-Dispenser

3. Pull the Case Ice Route Assy.

4. Push the hook and remove the


Micro Switch.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture
hose

1. Assembly shall be in order from


the disassembly. Case-Ice and
Route shall be assembled inside
of hose. Otherwise, assemble
cannot be accomplished.
Water-Dispenser
2. When assembling CoverDisplay, first insert it from
leftside and then assemble to
rightside.
Otherwise, the hook can be
broken.

3-7) Glass Shelf


Part Name

Glass Shelf

How To Do

Remove the shelf by lifting the


front part of the shelf up and
pulling it out.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-8) Foldable Glass Shelf
Part Name

Foldable Glass
Shelf

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

Remove 2 screws of the Folderble


Glass Shelf

3-9) 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. Remove the vegetable & fruit
drawer shelf by pulling it out.
(Refer to the picture)

Part Name

How To Do

1. Remove 1 screw
Vegetable & Fruit
LCD LAMP
2. Disengage the housing
connector.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-10) Cool Select Pantry
Part Name

How To Do

1. Remove the cool select pantry


by pulling the roller part and
Cool Select Pantry
lifting it up.

Cool Select Pantry


Cover

1. Remove the cool select pantry


cover by lifting the central part
of the cover while pushing it to
the left.

Cool Select Pantry 1. Remove the cool select pantry


shelf by lifting the front part of
Shelf
the shelf while pulling it.

1. Remove the cool select pantry


rail by unscrewing the 3 screws
and pulling the rail.
Cool Select Pantry
Rail
2. Disconnect the housing
connector from the internal rail
part.
(Refer to the picture)

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-11) Water Tank
Part Name

How To Do
The Water Tank is located in the
lower part of the fridge. Before
disassembling the Water Tank take
out shelves and drawers and
pantry located in front of the Water
Tank.
1. Remove 2 screws of the Water
Tank cover.

2. Disengage the housing


connector.

Water Tank

3. Remove the 2 screws attached


to the Water Tank Heater.
Remove the Water Tank heater.

4. Remove the 2 screws attached


to the Water Tank.
Remove the Water Tank cover.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Part Name

How To Do
One Water Tube is located in the
machine compartment of the
refrigerator. Before disassembling
the Water Tube, take out the
compressor cover.
5. Remove the water valve fixed by
the screw.

6. Disconnect the water tube by


pushing the tube fitting apart as
shown in the picture.

Water Tank
The other Water Tube is located in
the Top Table of the refrigerator.
Before disassembling the Water
Tube, take out the Top table.
7. Disconnect the Water Tube by
pushing the tube fitting apart as
shown in the picture.

8. Remove the Water Tank by


pulling the Water Tube.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-12) Motor Damper
Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

1. Remove the cool select pantry.


Remove the screw part of lower
motor damper part and then
push the motor damper down.

Motor Damper
2. Disengage 2 housing
connectors from the rear motor
damper.
(Refer to the picture)

3-13) Water Filter (Disassembly)


Part Name

How To Do
1. Remove the shelf by lifting the
front plane of the shelf up and
pulling it out.

Water Filter
2. Remove the water filter by
turning it clockwise.
(Refer to the picture)

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-14) Water Filter (Reassembly)
Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

1. Place the part of () arrow (that


is indicating in the picture) in the
middle of the front filter cover
and push it up.

Water
Filter

2. Turn the water filter


counterclockwise until central
horizontal line of filter cover and
both ends of water filter label
are aligned.
(Refer to the picture.)

3-15) Gallon Door Bin


Part Name

How To Do

Gallon Door Bin

1. Remove the gallon door bin by


lifting it up.
(Refer to the picture)

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-16) Vertical Hinged Section
Part Name

How To Do

1. Remove 2 screw cap parts with


a flat-blade(-) screwdriver.
(Refer to the picture)

2. Unscrew 2 screws.

Vertical Hinged
Section

3. Disengage the internal housing


connector of the vertical hinge.

4. Remove the vertical hinged


section by lifting the vertical
hinge up.
(Refer to the picture)

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-17) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator
Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

1. Remove the angle cap with a


flat-blade screwdriver.
(Refer to the picture)

2. Unscrew 4 screws.

Evaporator Cover
In Refrigerator

3. Remove the the lower part of


angle mid by pulling it out and
pushing it down.
(Refer to the picture)

4. Remove the hook by pulling it


from the lower part and pushing
the cover down.
(Refer to the picture)

5. Disconnect the housing


connector of the rear plane.
(Refer to the picture)

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-18) Evaporator In Refrigerator
Part Name

How To Do

1. Remove the the housing cover


by pushing both lateral sides of
the housing cover and pulling it
out.
(Refer to the picture)

2. Disconnect the housing


connector part.
(Refer to the picture)

Evaporator
In Refrigerator

3. Unscrew 2 screws.

4. Remove the evaporator by lifting


the bottom side of it up and
pulling it out.
(Refer to the picture)

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-19) Freezer Door
Part Name

How To Do

Descriptive Picture

1. Pull the drawer open to full


extension.

2. Remove the tilting Pocket() by


pulling the both brackets()
upward at the same time.

Freezer
Door

3. Take out the lower basket() by


lifting the basket up from rail
system.

4. Unscrew 4 bolts.
(2 bolts each on the both sides)

5. Lifting up the freezer door,


remove the freezer door from
the rail.

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-20) Pull Out Drawer
Part Name

How To Do

1. Slide the drawer in as much as


possible.

Door
Handle
Freezer

2. Lift the drawer up.

3. Remove the pull out drawer by


lifting the bottom part of drawer
bin and pulling it out.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-21) Ice-Maker
Part Name

How To Do

1. Pull the lever forward and take


out the ice bucket.

2. Remove 1 screw of the Cover.

Ice Maker

3. Disassemble the cover with a


flat-blade(-) screwdriver and pull
it out.

4. Disengage the 2 housing


connectors.

5. Push the hook and pull the IceMaker out.

6. To disassemble, push the tab


and pull the Case-Auger and the
motor out.
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Descriptive Picture

lever

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-22) Freezer Light
Part Name

How To Do

Freezer Light

1. Remove the light by pulling the


light cover down while pushing
the rear plane of light cover.

Descriptive Picture

3-23) Door Switch In Freezer


Part Name

How To Do
1. Remove the freezer drawer bin
by using a flat-blade(-)
screwdriver.(Refer to the
picture)

Door Switch In
Freezer
2. Disconnect the housing
connector part.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-24) 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.

3-25) Evaporator In Freezer


Part Name

How To Do
1. Remove the housing cover by
pushing both lateral sides of
housing cover part and pulling it
out.
Remove the housing connector
part.

Evaporator In
Freezer
2. Remove the evaporator by
pulling the lower part of the
evaporator while lifting it up.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-26) Machine Compartment
Part Name

How To Do

1. Unscrew 5 screws of cover


compressor.

2. Disengage the housing


connector.
(Refer to the picture)

3. Remove the hooker of support


circuit motor by lifting the hooker
up and pulling it out.

Motor Fan

4. Remove the screw with a flatblade screwdriver.


(Refer to the picture)

5. Remove the motor fan by pulling


the fan out while graping the
motor part.
(Refer to the picture)

6. Unscrew 2 screws fixed in the


motor.

7. Remove the hook of the motor


cover with a flat-blade (-)
screwdriver and then remove
the motor.
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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Part Name

How To Do
1. Disengage the housing
connector.

Relay O/L

2.Remove Cover Relay.

3. Remove the relay O/L with a


flat-blade screwdriver.
(Refer to the picture)

1. Unscrew the screw which is


fixing the Water Valve.

2. Remove the hook part of the


hose by pushing it down.

Water Valve

3. Remove 2 water hose parts


while pushing the upper part of
.
(Refer to the picture)

4. Disengage 2 housing
connectors.

5. Remove the hose connected by


the nut with a wrench(8mm).

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Part Name

How To Do

1. Unscrew 2 screws.

2. Disengage the housing


connector.

Power Cord &


Noise Filter

3. Unscrew 3 earth screws.

4. Remove the cover by pushing


the hook up using a flat-blade(-)
screwdriver.
(Refer to the picture)

5. Disengage the housing


connector to separate the power
cord and noise filter.

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Descriptive Picture

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


3-27) Electric Box
Part Name

How To Do

1. Pull the refrigerator forward to


have enough space to work at
the rear side of the appliance.

2. Unscrew 2 screws of the PCB


cover.

PBA Main

3. Disengage all housing


connectors from the main PCB.

4. Unscrew 2 PCB fixing screws.

5. Remove the main PCB by lifting


the upper part of the hook up.
(Refer to the picture)

PBA SMPS

1. Remove the cover PCB and


then disengage the housing
connector connected with main
PCB.
Remove the SMPS PCB by
pushing the lower part of the
hook down.
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Descriptive Picture

4. TROUBLESHOOTING
4-1) FUNCTION FOR FAILURE DIAGNOSIS 53
4-1-1. TEST MODE (MANUAL OPERATION / MANUAL DEFROST FUNCTION) 53
4-1-2. DISPLAY FUNCTION OF COMMUNICATION ERROR 54
4-1-3. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION 55
4-1-4. DISPLAY FUNCTION OF LOAD CONDITION 58
4-1-5. EXHIBITION MODE SETTING FUNCTION 59
4-1-6. OPTION SETTING FUNCTION60
4-1-7. OPTION TABLE 62
4-2) DIAGNOSTIC METHOD ACCORDING TO THE TROUBLE SYMPTOM(FLOW CHART) 63
4-2-1. IF THE TROUBLE IS DETECTED BY SELF-DIAGNOSIS 64
4-2-2. IF FAN DOES NOT OPERATE 72
4-2-3. IF ICE ROOM FAN DOES NOT OPERATE 75
4-2-4. IF ICE MAKER DOES NOT OPERATE76
4-2-5. IF DEFROST DOES NOT OPERATE (F,R DEF HEATER) 77
4-2-6. IF POWER IS NOT SUPPLIED 78
4-2-7. IF COMPRESSOR DOES NOT OPERATE 79
4-2-8. WHEN ALARM SOUND CONTINUOUS WITHOUT STOP(RELATED WITH BUZZER SOUND) 80
4-2-9. IF PANEL PCB DOES NOT WORK NORMALLY 82
4-2-10. IF PANTRY PANEL PCB IS NOT WORKING NORMALLY 83
4-2-11. WHEN REFRIGERATOR ROOM LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP84
4-2-12. IF ICE WATER IS NOT SUPPLIED 86
4-2-13. IF WATER IS NOT SUPPLIED 87
4-2-14. IF CUBED OR CRUSHED ICE IS NOT SUPPLIED 88
4-2-15. IF COVER ICE ROUTE MOOR(GEARD MOTOR) IS NOT WORKING NORMALLY89
4-2-16. IF PHOTOSYNTHETIC LED LAMP DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY 90
4-2-17. IF INVERTER PCB POWER IS NOT SUPPLIED 91
4-2-18. IF COMPRESSOR DOES NOT OPERATE 92
4-2-18. LED BLINKING FREQUENCY DEPENDING ON PROTECTING FUNCTIONS 93
SPM INTERNAL DIODE VOLTAGE 94
INVERTER CONTROLLER BOARD CONNECTOR LOCATION 95
INVERTER PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 96
4-3-1. INRUSH CURRENT PROTECTING CIRCUIT 97
4-3-2. POWER SOURCE(HYBRID IC)98
4-3-3. LOCATION SENSING RESISTANCE AREA 99
4-3-4. SENSING CURRENT AREA 100
4-3-5. COMP OPERATING SIGNAL AREA 101
4-3-6. BOOTSTRAP CHARGING AREA 102

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4-1) Function for failure diagnosis
4-1-1. 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 changed 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 operation(Freezer compartment) manual defrost of fresh food 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

If 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
1-1) If any key is pressed once in test mode, blinks "FF-1" 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, FF-2 will be displayed.
And if any key is pressed one more time, FF-3 will be displayed. FF-2 and FF-3 means manual
operation2 and 3 separately. These 3 functions operate with different RPM of COMP.
1-3) If manual operation is selected, compressor will run at once without 5 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 2 : 2450RPM

Compulsion working 3 : 2050RPM

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 -14(-25), fresh food compartment 34(1).
1-6) During manual operation, Power Freeze & Power Cool function will not be worked.
If a function is selected, the power function icon of the selected function will be off automatically after
10 seconds.
1-7) Manual operation can be canceled by turning on the appliance after power off(reset) or choosing the
step 4) test cancel mode.
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) Simultaneous manual defrost(fresh food and freezer compartments) function

2-1) If any key is pressed one more time during manual operation(fresh food compartment), "Fd" shows in
the display and then manual operation will be canceled at once and fresh food compartment will be
defrosted.
2-2) At this moment, alarm beeps for 3 seconds (0.1 sec ON/ 1 sec OFF) during manual defrost function of
fresh food and freezer compartment.

3) Test cancel mode


3-1) During the simultaneous defrosting of fresh food and freezer compartments simultaneously, 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 at the same time and will return to the normal
operation.
Or, all test functions will be canceled by turning main power ON and OFF.

4-1-2. 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, 0.5 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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4-1-3. 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)

If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously


for 8 seconds, the error mode by self-diagnosis will be canceled.

2) Self-diagnostic function during normal operation

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 8 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 2
seconds), 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
NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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Trouble item
Ice Maker Sensor Error
R-Sensor Error
R-DEF-Sensor Error
R-FAN Error
Ice Maker Error
R-DEF, Heater Error
Ambient-Sensor Error
F-Sensor Error
F-DEF-Sensor Error
F-FAN Error
C-FAN Error
Ice Room-Sensor Error
F-DEF.-Heater Error
Ice Room FAN Error
Pantry-Damper-Heater Error
Pantry-Sensor Error
PanelMain Micom Error
Water Tank-Heaer Error

Display LED
R-1-
R-1-
R-1-
R-1-
R-1-
R-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-10-
R-10-
R-10-
F-10-
R-10-

F-10
F-1

Trouble contents
Sensor system in ICE MAKER errors
Sensor system in FF compartment errors
Defrost Sensor system in FF compartment errors
Fan motor system in FF compartment errors
ICE MAKER operation system errors
Defrost system in FF compartment errors
Snesor external system errors
Sensor system in FZ compartment error
Defrost Sensor system in FZ compartment errors
Fan motor system in FZ compartment errors
Fan motor system in machinery room errors
Sensor system in ICE ROOM errors
Defrost system in FZ compartment errors
Fan motor system in ICE ROOM errors
Damper Heater open/wire connection errors
Sensor system in Pantry Room errors
Communication between Panel MAIN MICOM error
Water Tank Heater open/wire connection errors

R-10
R-1

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Self-diagnostics check list
LED

Item

Trouble contents

R-1-

Ice Maker Sensor Error

R-1-

R-Sensor Error

R-1-

R-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 (+65C) or less
than -58(-50C)

R-1-

R-FAN Error

Display error during operation of applicable


fan motor : Feed Back signal line contact
error, separation of motor wire, motor error

Voltage of MAIN PCB CN76-4 Orange 1


Gray shall be between 7V~12V

Ice Maker Error

Display error : ice making kit is harvested


more than 3 times and level error
** Apply to the applicable Ice Maker model.

After replacing ice maker, check the operation


by turning the appliance ON again.

Display 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,CN71 from PCB, the resistance value
between CN70 White CN71 Orange shall be 110(441) ohm 7%.
(Resistant value is varied by the input power)
0 Ohm : heater short, Ohm : wire / bimetal Open.

R-1-

Diagnostic method
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN90 #3CN90#4 :
shall be between 4.5V~1.0V.
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30#6
CN76#1:shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30#8
CN76#1:shall be between 4.5V~1.0V

R-1-

R-DEF. Error

F-1-

Ambient-Sensor Error

F-1-

F-Sensor Error

F-1-

F-DEF-Sensor Error

F-1-

F-FAN Error

Display error during operation of applicable


fan motor : Feed Back signal line contact
error, motor wire separation, motor error

Voltage of MAIN PCB CN76-3 Yellow 1


Gray shall be between 7V~12V.

F-1-

C-FAN Error

Display error during operation of applicable


fan motor : Feed Back signal line contact
error, motor wire separation, motor error

Voltage of MAIN PCB CN76-5 Sky-blue 1


Gray shall be between 7V~12V.

F-1-

Ice Room Sensor Error

Display error : sensor housing separation,contact error,


disconnection, short circuit.
Display error by detecting temperature of sensor: more
than 149 (+65C) or less than -58 (-50C)

The voltage of MAIN PCB


CN31#3 CN76#1:shall be between 4.5V~1.0V

Display 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 fresh food compartment
defrost is heating continuously for more than 70 minutes.

After separating MAIN PCB CN70,CN71 from PCB, resistant value


between CN70 brown CN71 Orange shall be 55(220) ohm
7%. (Resistant value is varied by input power)
0 Ohm : heater short, Ohm : wire / bimetal Open.

F-1-

F-DEF. Error

F-10-

Ice Room-FAN Error

R-10-

Pantry-Damper-Heater Error

R-10-

Pantry-Sensor Error

Display error : sensor housing separation,


contact error, disconnection, short circuit
Display error by detecting temperature of
sensor: more than 149(+65C) or less
than -58(-50C)

The voltage of MAIN PCB


CN31#1#4 : shall be between 4.5V~1.0V.
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30#3
CN76#1:shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
The voltage of MAIN PCB
CN30#4CN76#1:shall be between 4.5V~1.0V

Display error during operation of applicable fan motor :


Feed Back signal line contact error, motor wire separation, Voltage of MAIN PCB CN76-2 Black CN76-1 Gray : shall be
between 6V~12V.
motor 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 CN91from PCB, the resistant value


between Black brown wire shall be 145 ohm 7%.
0 Ohm : heater short, Ohm : wire / bimetal Open.

Display error : separation of sensor housing, contact error,


disconnection, short circuit.
Display error by detecting temperature of sensor: more than 149
(+65C) or less than -58(-50C)

The voltage of MAIN PCB


CN30#9 CN76#1 : shall be between 4.5V~1.0V.

R-10- Water Tank-Heater Error

Display error when open error is detected by Water Tank After separating MAIN PCB CN79 from PCB, the resistant value
between White Pink wire shall be 72 ohm 7%.
Heater : separation of Water Tank Heater housing
0 Ohm : heater short, Ohm : wire / bimetal Open.
part,contact error, disconnection, short circuit

F-10- PanelMain communication Error

Display Pc - Er in the panel with alarm : MICOM MAIN


PANEL communication error oP-Er is displayed when the
Option is not equivalent with the right value.

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Actually, If there is not a problem, it is desirable to


replace Main and Panel PCB With the oscilloscope
after a cable problem confirming.

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4-1-4. Display function of Load condition

If Energy Saver Key + Lighting key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds, ALL ON/OFF will blink
with 0.5interval for 2 seconds.
If take the finger off from above keys and press Fridge, load condition mode will be started.
1) If Power 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.
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.
F-10
F-1

R-10
R-1

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Load mode Check list
Display LED
R-1-
R-1-
R-1-
R-1-
R-1-
R-1-
F-1-,ALL LED Off
R1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-1-
F-10-
F-1-
F-10-
F-10-
F-10-
F-10-
R-10-
R-10-

Display contents
R-FAN High
R-FAN Low
R-DEF Heater
Start Mode
Overload condition
Low temperature condition
Normal Condition
Exhibition Mode
COMP.
F-FAN High
F-FAN Low
F-DEF Heater
C-FAN High
C-FAN Low
French Heater
Dispenser Heater
Water Tank Heater
F-valve
Ice Room-FAN High
Ice Room-FAN Low
Pantry room Damper Open
R-valve

Operation contents
When FF compartment FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED ON
When FF compartment FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED ON
When FF compartment defrost heater operates, LED ON
When refrigerator is plugged initially, LED ON
When ambient temperature is more than 93(34C), LED ON
When ambient temperature is less than 72(22C), LED ON
When ambient temperature is between 73(23C) and 91(33C)
LED ON at the display mode.
When COMP operates, applicable LED ON.
When FZ compartment FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED ON.
When FZ compartment FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED ON.
When FZ compartment defrost heater operates, LED ON
When compressor FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED ON.
When compressor FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED ON.
When French heater operates, applicable LED ON
When Dispenser Heater operates, applicable LED ON.
When Water Tank Heater operates, applicable LED ON.
When the F-valve operates LED ON
When Ice Room-FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED ON.
When Ice Room-FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED ON.
When damper open, applicable LED ON
When the R-valve operates LED ON

4-1-5. Cooling Off mode setting function

If Energy Saver Key + Freeze Key are pressed for 3 seconds, Cooling Off mode will be started.
1) If Energy Saver Key + Freezer are pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds during normal operation,
Cooling Off mode will be started with buzzer sound(ding-dong).
2) If above Energy Saver Key + Freeze/Power Freeze are pressed one more time, Cooling Off mode will be
canceled.
3) If Cooling Off mode is selected, blinks "OF-OF" 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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4-1-6. 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

If Freezer Key+ lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 12 seconds, option setting mode will be
started.

KEY control method after converting to option mode


Code Down

Code Up

Reference Value Down

Reference
Value

Code

Reference
Value Up

Key control in option mode


Energy Saver Key
Freezer Key
Lighting key
Fridge key

Code Down key


Code Up key
Reference Value down key
Reference Value Up key

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.)

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Code

Reference Value

1) For example, if you want to change freezer compartment standard temperature to -4(-2C) by
operating option, do as below. This function is for changing the standard temperature.
In -2(-19C) of current temperature of freezer compartment, if you make the temperature lower to -4
(-2C) by the option, the standard temperature would be controlled -6(-21C)
Therefore, if you change the setting of temperature option to -2(-19C) on the panel, the appliance will
be operated with -6(-21C). It means that standard temperature is controlled -4(-2C) 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.

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(-2.0C).
(Refer to the picture "changing the freezer compartment temperature")

Code

Reference Value

: 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.
4) Option changing method as above is the same as all RFG297** 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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4-1-7. Option TABLE
1) Temperature changing table of freezer compartment
Set item

Freezer Temp Shift

MODEL

RFG29*****

Reference
Value

Fridge Room 7-SEG


0

Setting value
FZ
compartment
Code

Temp.
compensation

0(0.0)

-1(-0.5)

-2(-1.0)

-3(-1.5)

-4(-2.0)

-5(-2.5)

-6(-3.0)

-7(-3.5)

+1(+0.5)

+2(+1.0)

10

+3(+1.5)

11

+4(+2.0)

12

+5(+2.5)

13

+6(+3.0)

14

+7(+3.5)

15

+8(+4.0)

Code

Reference Value

ex) If you want to change the freezer standard temperature to


-4(-2C)

2) Temperature changing table of fresh food compartment


Set item

Freezer Temp Shift

MODEL

RFG29*****

Reference
Value

Fridge Room 7-SEG


1

Setting value
FZ
compartment
Code

Temp.
compensation

0(0.0)

-1(-0.5)

-2(-1.0)

-3(-1.5)

-4(-2.0)

-5(-2.5)

-6(-3.0)

-7(-3.5)

+1(+0.5)

+2(+1.0)

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


freezer compartment
standard temperature to
4(2C)

Code

62

Reference Value

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2) Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom(Flow Chart)
DATA1.Temperature table
Resistance value and MICOM port voltage of sensor according to the temperature
SENSOR CHIP : based on PX41C

-50
-49
-48
-47
-46
-45
-44
-43
-42
-41
-40
-39
-38
-37
-36
-35
-34
-33
-32
-31
-30
-29
-28
-27
-26
-25
-24
-23
-22
-21
-20
-19
-18
-17
-16
-15
-14
-13
-12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6

-58
-56.2
-54.4
-52.6
-50.8
-49
-47.2
-45.4
-43.6
-41.8
-40
-38.2
-36.4
-34.6
-32.8
-31
-29.2
-27.4
-25.6
-23.8
-22
-20.2
-18.4
-16.6
-14.8
-13
-11.2
-9.4
-7.6
-5.8
-4
-2.2
-0.4
1.4
3.2
5
6.8
8.6
10.4
12.2
14
15.8
17.6
19.4
21.2

Voltage Resistance
4.694
4.677
4.659
4.641
4.622
4.602
4.581
4.560
4.537
4.514
4.490
4.465
4.439
4.412
4.385
4.356
4.326
4.296
4.264
4.232
4.199
4.165
4.129
4.093
4.056
4.018
3.980
3.940
3.899
3.858
3.816
3.773
3.729
3.685
3.640
3.594
3.548
3.501
3.453
3.405
3.356
3.307
3.258
3.208
3.158

153319
144794
136798
129294
122248
115631
109413
103569
98073
92903
88037
83456
79142
75077
71246
67634
64227
61012
57977
55112
52406
49848
47431
45146
42984
40938
39002
37169
35433
33788
32230
30752
29350
28021
26760
25562
24425
23345
22320
21345
20418
19537
18698
17901
17142

-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39

23
24.8
26.6
28.4
30.2
32
33.8
35.6
37.4
39.2
41
42.8
44.6
46.4
48.2
50
51.8
53.6
55.4
57.2
59
60.8
62.6
64.4
66.2
68
69.8
71.6
73.4
75.2
77
78.8
80.6
82.4
84.2
86
87.8
89.6
91.4
93.2
95
96.8
98.6
100.4
102.2

Voltage Resistance
3.107
3.057
3.006
2.955
2.904
2.853
2.802
2.751
2.700
2.649
2.599
2.548
2.498
2.449
2.399
2.350
2.301
2.253
2.205
2.158
2.111
2.064
2.019
1.974
1.929
1.885
1.842
1.799
1.757
1.716
1.675
1.636
1.596
1.558
1.520
1.483
1.447
1.412
1.377
1.343
1.309
1.277
1.253
1.213
1.183
63

16419
15731
15076
14452
13857
13290
12749
12233
11741
11271
10823
10395
9986
9596
9223
8867
8526
8200
7888
7590
7305
7032
6771
6521
6281
6052
5832
5621
5419
5225
5039
4861
4690
4526
4369
4218
4072
3933
3799
3670
3547
3428
3344
3204
3098

40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84

104
105.8
107.6
109.4
111.2
113
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
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 Resistance
1.153
1.124
1.095
1.068
1.040
1.014
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
0.589
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

2997
2899
2805
2714
2627
2543
2462
2384
2309
2237
2167
2100
2036
1973
1913
1855
1799
1745
1693
1642
1594
1547
1502
1458
1416
1375
1335
1297
1260
1225
1190
1157
1125
1093
1063
1034
1006
978
952
926
902
877
854
832
810

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-1. 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 Sensor has trouble


ERROR Code

Start
DATA1.
Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value according to
Sensor **
ICE MAKER : CN90#8 #4 measuring resistance value
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is MAIN PCB Connector


CN90 inserted correctly?
YES
Is ICE Maker Sensor
unit normal?

Refer to circuit diagram in the manual


Sensor MICOM/Connector number
ICE
Connector CN90#"4"(White) and
Maker REG1 HEAT-SINK PCB common Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.

NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

Replace the temperature sensor

YES
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN90#"4"(White) and
REG1, HEAT SINK normal?

NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)

YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #78,
CN90#4(White) and REG1, HEAT SINK from
PCB typical Ground part are similar.
Check the measure on the SENSOR MARKING #9(R901)
due to the SMD MICOM

Is input voltage of IC01


MICOM #78 normal?

Recheck the wire connection part


NO

YES

No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor.


Recheck the bad contact of the connection.

Checking method of ICE Maker Sensor resistance CN90#


"8(Sky-blue) #4"(White)
- Compare the temperature table after the measure.

Checking method of ICE Maker Sensor resistance


- Measure the voltage of Sensor Check Point #9(IC01 MICOM #78) on
PCB or CN90#4(White) REG1, HEAT SINK
- Compare the temperature table after the measure.
Measuring voltage of CN90#4(White) REG1, HEAT SINK are below.

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Check the iced-solder, solder


bridging, disturbed solder.

typical PCB Ground


REG1 HEAT-SINK

TROUBLESHOOTING
2) If R Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
DATA1.
Temperature table

Is MAIN PCB
Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted
correctly?
YES

** Measuring point of resistance value according to


Sensor **
R : CN30#6 CN76#1 measuring resistance value
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is R Sensor
unit normal?

Refer to circuit diagram in the manual


Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector
CN30#6(White) to
R
REG1 HEAT-SINK PCB typical Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.

NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

Replace the temperature sensor

YES
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN30#6(White) and
REG1 HEAT-SINK normal?

NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)

YES
Measuring voltage IC01 MICOM #76,
CN30#6(White) and REG1, HEAT SINK
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
Check the measure on the SENSOR MARKING #3(R311)
due to the SMD MICOM

Is the input voltage of


IC01 MICOM #76 normal?

Recheck the wire connection part


NO

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 Sensor Check Point #3(IC01 MICOM
#76) on PCB or CN30#6(White) REG1, HEAT SINK
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Measuring voltage of CN30#6(White) REG1, HEAT SINK
are as below.

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Check the iced-solder, solder bridging,


disturbed solder.

Typical PCB Ground


REG1, HEAT SINK

TROUBLESHOOTING
3) If R DEF Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
DATA1.
Temperature table

Is MAIN PCB
Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted
correctly?
YES

** Measuring point of resistance value according to


Sensor **
R-DEF : CN30#8 CN76#1 measuring
resistance value
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is R DEF Sensor
unit normal?

Refer to circuit diagram in the manual


Sensor MICOM/Connector Number
Connector
CN30-"8"(Sky-blue) and
R DEF REG1, HEAT
SINK PCB common Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.

NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

Replace the temperature sensor

YES
Is the input voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN30#8(Skyblue)
and REG1, HEAT SINK normal?

NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)

YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #74,
CN30#8(Sky-blue) and REG1, HEAT SINK from
PCB typical Ground part are similar.
Check the measure on the SENSOR MARKING #5(R313)
due to the SMD MICOM

Is the input voltage of IC01


MICOM # 74 normal?

Recheck the wire connection part


NO

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.

Check the iced-solder, solder bridging,


disturbed solder.

Checking method of R DEF Sensor resistance


- Measure the voltage of Sensor Check Point #5(IC01 MICOM #74) on PCB or
CN30#8(Sky-blue)REG1, HEAT SINK
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Typical PCB Ground
Measuring voltage of CN30#8(Sky-blue) REG1, HEAT SINK are as below. REG1, HEAT SINK

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4) If Ambient Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
DATA1.
Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value according to
Sensor **
Ambient : CN31#1 #4 measuring resistance value
** Placed in the right top table of upper hinge.
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is MAIN PCB
Connector CN31 inserted
correctly?
YES
Is Ambient Sensor
unit normal?

Refer to circuit diagram in the manual


Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector
CN31#1(Yellow) to
Ambient REG1, HEAT-SINK
PCB typical Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.

NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

Replace the temperature sensor

YES
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN31#1(Yellow)
and REG1, HEAT SINK normal?

NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)

YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #72,
CN31#1(Yellow) and REG1, HEAT SINK from
PCB typical Ground part are similar.
Check the measure on the SENSOR MARKING #7(R307)
due to the SMD MICOM

Is the input voltage of


IC01 MICOM #72 normal?

Recheck the wiring connection


NO

YES

No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor


Recheck the bad contact of the connection

Checking method of Ambient Sensor resistance


CN31#1(Yellow) #4(Yellow)
- Compare the temperature table after
measurement.

Checking method of Ambient Sensor voltage


- Measure the voltage of Sensor Check Point #7(IC01 MICOM #72)
on PCB or CN31#1(Yellow) REG1, HEAT SINK
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Measuring voltage of CN31#1(Yellow) REG1, HEAT SINK are as
below

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Check the iced-solder, solder


bridging, disturbed solder

Typical PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

TROUBLESHOOTING
5) If F Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
DATA1.
Temperature table

Are MAIN PCB


Connector CN30 and CN76
inserted correctly?
YES

** Measuring point of resistance value according to


Sensor **
F : CN30#3 CN76#1 measuring resistance value
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is F Sensor
unit normal?

Refer to circuit diagram in the manual


Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector
CN30#3(Red) to
F
REG1, HEAT SINK PCB typical Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.

NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

Replace temperature sensor

YES
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN30#3(Red) and
REG1, HEAT SINK normal?

NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)

YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #81,
CN30#3(Red) and REG1, HEAT SINK from
PCB typical Ground part are similar.
Check the measure on the SENSOR MARKING #1(R309)
due to the SMD MICOM

Is the input voltage of


IC01 MICOM #81 normal?

Recheck the wiring connection


NO

YES

No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor


Recheck the bad contact of the connection

Checking method of F Sensor resistance


CN30#3(Red) CN76#1(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.

Checking method of F Sensor voltage


- Measure the voltage of Sensor Check Point #1(IC01 MICOM #81) on
PCB or CN30#3(Red) REG1, HEAT SINK
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Measuring voltage of CN30#3(Red) REG1, HEAT SINK are as
below.

68

Check the iced-solder, solder


bridging, disturbed solder

Typical PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

TROUBLESHOOTING
6) If F DEF Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
DATA1.
Temperature table

Are MAIN PCB


Connector CN30 and
CN76 insert correctly?
YES

** Measuring point of resistance value according to


Sensor **
F-DEF : CN30#4 CN76#1 measuring resistance
value
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is F DEF Sensor
unit normal?

Refer to circuit diagram in the manual


Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector
CN30#4(Orange) to
F DEF REG1, HEAT
SINK PCB typical Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.

NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

Replace temperature sensor

YES
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN30#4(Orange) and
REG1, HEAT SINK normal?

NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)

YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #77,
CN30#4(Orange) and REG1, HEAT SINK from
PCB typical Ground part are similar.
Check the measure on the SENSOR MARKING #2(R310)
due to the SMD MICOM

Is the input voltage of


IC01 MICOM #77 normal?

Recheck the wiring connection


NO

YES

No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor.


Recheck the bad contact of the connection.

Checking method of F DEF Sensor resistance


CN30#4(Orange) CN76#1(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.

Checking method of F DEF Sensor voltage


- Measure the voltage of Sensor Check Point #2(IC01 MICOM
#77) on PCB or CN30#4(Orange) REG1, HEAT SINK
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Measuring voltage of CN30#4(Orange) REG1, HEAT SINK are
as below

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Check the iced-solder, solder


bridging, disturbed solder

Typical PCB Ground


REG1, Heater Sink

TROUBLESHOOTING
7) If Ice Room Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
DATA1.
Temperature table
** Measuring point of resistance value according to
Sensor **
Ambient : CN32#3 CN76#1 Measure the resistance
value
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is MAIN PCB
Connector CN31 and CN76 inserted
correctly?
YES
Is Ice Room Sensor
unit normal?

Refer to the circuit diagram in this manual


Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector
and REG1,
Ice Room HEAT SINKCN31-3(Orange)
from typical PCB Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.

NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

Replace temperature sensor

YES
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN31-3(Orange)
and REG1, HEAT SINK normal?

NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)

YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #71,
CN31-3(Orange) and REG1, HEAT SINK from
typical PCB Ground are similar.
Check the measure on the SENSOR MARKING #8(R308)
due to the SMD MICOM

Is the input voltage of


IC01 MICOM #71 normal?

Check the wiring connection


NO

YES

No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor.


Check the bad connections.

Checking Mehod of Ice Room Sensor voltage


CN31-3(Orange) CN76-1 (Gray)
- Compare with the temperature table after
measurement.

Checking Method of Ice Room Sensor Voltage


- Measure the voltage of sensor checking point #8(IC01 MICOM #71) on
PCB or CN31-3 (Orange) REG1, HEAT SINK
- Compare with the temperature table after measurement.
Measured voltage of CN31-3 (Orange) REG1, HEAT SINK are as
below

70

Check the iced-solder, solder


bridging, disturbed solder

Typical PCB Ground


REG1, HEAT SINK

TROUBLESHOOTING
8) If Pantry Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
DATA1.
Temperature table

Is MAIN PCB
Connector CN30 and CN76 insert
correctly?
YES

** Measuring point of resistance value according to


Sensor **
Pantry : CN30#9 CN76 #1 measuring resistance value
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is Pantry Sensor
normal?

Refer to circuit diagram in the manual


Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Connector
CN30#9(White-black) to
Pantry REG1 HEAT
SINK PCB typical Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.

NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

Replace temperature sensor

YES
Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Connector CN30#9(Whiteblack)
and REG1, HEAT SINK normal?

NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)

YES
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #73,
CN30#9(White-black) and REG1, HEAT SINK
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
Check the measure on the SENSOR MARKING #6(R314)
due to the SMD MICOM

Is the input voltage of IC01


MICOM Pin# 73 normal?

Recheck the wiring connection


NO

YES

No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor.


Recheck the bad contact of the connection.

Checking method of Pantry Sensor resistance


CN30#9(White-black) CN76#1(Gray)
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.

Checking method of Pantry Sensor voltage


- Measuring voltage of Sensor Check Point #6(IC01 MICOM #73) on
PCB or CN30#9(White-black) REG1, HEAT SINK
- Compare the temperature table after measurement.
Measuring voltage of CN30#9(white-black)REG1, HEAT SINK are
as below

71

Check the iced-solder, solder


bridging, disturbed solder

Typical PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

TROUBLESHOOTING
9) If Pantry Room Damper Heater has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
Measure the resistance
between - after
CN91 connector open 145ohm 7%

Is Damper Heater
normal?(about145ohm)

NO

YES
Is MAIN PCB connector
(CN91) inserted correctly?

Replace Damper
NO

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly

YES
Initial
Damper Damper
MICOM power On heater off heater On
#42
3.5V ~
condition 3.5V ~
0V
4.8V
4.8V

Is the input voltage of


IC02 MICOM #42 normal?
YES

Normal(recheck)

Checking method of Pantry Room Damper


resistance CN91#1(Black) #2(Brown)
** : Open(wire disconnection, heater
disconnection) trouble / 0: Short trouble

72

NO

1) Recheck the wire


2) Replace PCB MAIN

TROUBLESHOOTING
10) If Tank Water Heater has trouble
ERROR Code

Start
Is MAIN PCB connector
(CN79) inserted correctly?

NO

YES
Measure the resistance
between - after
CN79 connector open 72ohm 7%

Is Tank Water Heater


normal?(about72ohm)

Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly


NO

YES
Working
Initial
MICOM power On Heater off heater
#6
3.5V ~
condition 3.5V ~
0V
4.8V
4.8V

Is the input voltage of


IC01 MICOM #6 normal?
YES

Normal(recheck)

Checking method of Tank Water Heater


resistance CN79#6(Pink) #10(White)
** : Open(wire disconnection, heater
disconnection) trouble / 0: Short trouble

73

NO

1) Wire connector
2) Replace Heater
1) Recheck the wire
2) Replace PCB MAIN

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-2. 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

Is COMPRESSOR ON ?

Execute manual
operation
Is the voltage between MAIN
PCB REG1, HEAT SINK and
CN76#5(Sky -blue) around DC7~12V?

Is the voltage between MAIN


PCB REG1,Heater Sink and CN76#4
(Orange) around DC7~12V?

Is the voltage between MAIN


PCB REG1 Heater Sink and CN76#3
(Yellow) around DC7~12V?

FAN work normally


Is the voltage between MAIN
PCB REG1,Heater Sink and
CN30#2 (Purple) around 0V?

Is the external temperature above


66.2 (19 )?

Is the voltage between MAIN


PCB REG1 Heater Sink and CN30#1
(Black) around 4.5~5V?

Repair the connection


of Door switch
Recheck after 5 minutes
(Time could be delayed
depending on the
temperatures. If the
temperature is lower, It
may not operate : about
59 (below 15)

Door & MICOM State


F
R MICOM(#82)
Door MICOM
Right and Left
(#83)
Close 5V(High)
Open 0V(Low)

Does DC7~12V alternate with below


DC 2V between MAIN PCB REG1 Heater
Sink and CN76#5(Sky-blue)

0V(Low)
5V(High)

Power ON with 5 minutes


delay after power OFF.
For preventing the over
load of compressor)

Does DC7~12V alternate with below


DC 2V between MAIN PCB REG1 Heater
Sink and CN76#4(Orange)

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 5 minutes.

Does DC7~12V alternate with


below DC 2V between MAIN PCB REG1
Heater Sink and CN76 #3(Yellow)

Replace MAIN PCB

F FAN pulse voltage


CN76#7(Brown)

Typical PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

The voltage measured around 2~3V


with multi-meter though the voltage is
very weak because of pulse signal

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
seconds.
This function is effective when the normal operation of motor would be
restrained by foreign matters such as ice.

Display for checking the self-diagnostic function


R FAN ERROR

F FAN ERROR

Expected causes
Check that if FAN-MOTOR has failure
itself.
Check that if wiring connection has bad
contact.
Check the input of the fan motor rotation
pulse when motor fan operates.

Checking method of R,F,C FAN Motor voltage


The voltage between PCB typical Ground REG1 Heater Sink 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

C FAN ERROR

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2) R-FAN

Typical PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

3) C-FAN

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-3. 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.

Start

- 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.
- If it exceeds 0, Ice maker heater turns on for initial 30 seconds.
- 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

Is COMPRESSOR ON ?

Yes

Is the voltage between


MAIN PCB REG1 Heater Sink and
CN76-2 (Black) around
DC7~12V?
No

Ice Room control temperature


Ice ON

8.6(-13)

Ice OFF

26.6(-3)

Is the Ice Room


temperature suitable for
the Fan working?
Yes

No
Execute manual operation

Yes
FAN works normally

No
Operation
temperature/ready

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)

Display for checking the self-diagnostic function

Yes

No
Replace MAIN PCB

Predicted Cause
FAN-MOTOR troubles itself
Bad wiring connections.
Wrong Input of the fan motor rotation pulse

Typical PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

The voltage is variable due to pulse


signal but measured about 2~3V with the
Multi-Meter.

Does DC7~12V alternate


with below DC2V between MAIN PCB REG1
Heater Sink and CN76-2(Black)?

Checking method of Ice Room FAN Motor Voltage with the voltage between typical
PCB Ground REG1 Heater Sink and Ice Room FAN ; CN76-2(Black) shall be less
than DC 6~12V.
- Additional check if resistance values are different after measurement.
1) Ice Room - FAN
Typical PCB Ground
REG1 Heater Sink

Ice Room FAN ERROR

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-4. If Ice Maker does not operate
1. Water is automatically supplied to the Ice Maker depending on temperature & time condition and Ice Maker
Dispenses cubed or crushed ice.
2. Power is applied to the one end of wires. Be careful when disassembling and shall refer to its exploded diagram
in any case.
3. Ice Maker operation shall be checked after pressing the Ice Maker testing switch.
(Freezer Ice Maker) It is not possible to check when the power is disengaged.
4. We recommend that TWO PEOPLE check the PCB and Ice Maker because they are located at front and rear
side each.
5. Be careful! The Ice Maker Heater can cause personal injury like burn.
Operating Condition when motor rotates
Operating Status of Micom(IC01)

Displays ERROR Code

Motor Load (#56)


Heater Load (#57)

Start

MICOM(IC02) Operation Status


#37
Operation Ready
(Test Switch)
5V
0V

Does Ice Maker


rotate when pressing the Ice Maker
testing switch(over 1.5 sec)?

Yes

#39
(Blade Ice Scoop)

0V

#38
(Guide Ice Full)

0V

4.9V

4.9V

Is the input voltage of IC01


MICOM #38,#39 normal?

0V

4.9V

Heater operates differently according to


the conditions.
Test Mode operation will be 30 sec.

No
1) Check the wiring connections.
2) Replace Ice Maker Kit
3) Replace MAIN PCB

Yes
0V

Operation
5V
5V

1) Replace the Ice Maker Kit


2) Check/Replace the Main PCB
input signal
(Micom IC01 Pin #37 - 0V)

MICOM(IC01) Operation Status


Before Returning
Ready Rotation Complete

No

Ready
0V
0V

0V

Is the water supplied in 6


minutes (After sensing ice bucket
fully)?

No
1) Replace the Water Valve
* Refer to the operation
condition of Water Valve
2) Replace the Main PCB

Yes

Is the Ice Maker Sensor unit normal?

Yes

No
1) Repair the Ice Maker Sensor
* Refer to the solution If Ice
Maker Sensor has trouble

No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor,


Check the bad wiring connections.

Checking Method of ICE Maker Voltage


With typical PCB Ground REG1 Heater Sink and
1) Test Switch operation (press selected) : CN90-5 (Gray) shall be DC 0V.
Test Switch ready ; CN90-5 (Gray) shall be less than DC 5V.

1)Test Switch operating

1)Test Switch ready

Check the ICE Maker Heater & Motor Resistance


CN 73 and CN74 combined and used the same Connector(P13)

Typical PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

Checking Method of ICE Maker Voltage


With typical PCB Ground REG1 Heater Sink and
2) IC02 MICOM #39 voltage ; Ready(0V) Rotate (4.9V) Before
complete(4.9V) Return(0V)
* MICOM #39 voltage is same as Connector CN90-7(Purple)
3) IC02 MICOM #38 voltage ; Ready(0V) Rotate (0V) Before
complete(4.9V) Return(0V)
* MICOM #38 voltage is same as Connector CN90-6(Blue)

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1) Measuring the Ice Maker Heater


resistance values

2) Measuring the Ice Maker Motor


resistance values

13P#13(White) & CN70#9(Red)

13P#11(White) & CN70#9(Red)

Resistance value : 91(364)Ohm 7%

Resistance value : 3.5KOhm 7%

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-5. 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

F DEF ERROR

**Measuring point of resistance value according to heater**


F-DEF(Ice Duct parallel) : CN70#7(Brown) CN71#9
(Orange) measuring resistance value(55 ohm 7%)
R-DEF : CN70#5(White)CN71#9(Orange)
measuring resistance value(110 ohm 7%)
** 0: Short trouble / : Open(bimetal, heater) trouble
**Measuring point of resistance value according to sensor **
F-DEF : CN30#4 CN76#1 measuring resistance value
R-DEF : CN30#8 CN76#1 measuring resistance value
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Start

Are the all deforst


heater normal?
Check the bimetal, heater
disconnection, wiring connection etc.

Resistance value of sensor according to temperature

86(30)
68(20)
50(10)
32(0)
14(-10)
-4(-20)
-22(-30)

4.22
6.05
8.87
13.29
20.42
32.23
52.41

If you need the


temperature with detail,
refer to DATA1.
temperature
table

**Measuring point of resistance value according to sensor **


F-DEF : CN30#4 CN76#1 measuring resistance value
R-DEF : CN30#8 CN76#1 measuring resistance value
** 0V: Short trouble / 5V: Open trouble

Refer to self-diagnostic
function in the manual

Is defrost sensor by
self-diagnostic normal?
Replace the
applicable sensor

Is the temperature of
defrost sensor lower
than 53.6(12C)?

Manual defrosting of fresh food


and freezer compartments
operate simultaneously.

manual operation for a certain time

If Energy Saver + Fridge/Power Cool Key are pressed


simultaneously for 8 seconds and then select any key,
3rd test mode(manual defrosting) will be operated.

Is power applied to
each defrost heaters?

Recheck the applicable


sensor.
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.
Checking method of F,R DEF Heater resistance value
F DEF ; CN70#7(Brown) CN71#9(Orange)
R DEF ; CN70#5(White) CN71#9(Orange)
- Recheck if resistance values are different after the test

1) F DEF Heater

2) R DEF Heater

Does the system return


to cooling operation after
heating for specified time?

Normal

Is connection terminal of
MAIN PCB part normal?
Repair connection terminal
Check bimetal, heater itself,
disconnection etc.

Replace failure Relay or


replace PCB ASS'Y

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-6. If Power is not supplied

Caution
At the power of main PCB, the
AC115V power and a high-voltage
over DC 170V are occurred.Please
take care of yourself during repair
and measurement.

Start

- Refer to the function and


reference parts in the manual
when check the MAIN PCB

Is the plug connected in?

Connect plug again,


check the plug loosening
Is power 115V applied to the
both terminals of SMPS PCB
CN70 #11-#9?
Check in SMPS PBA

Checking method of voltage


CN70 input ; CN70#9(Red) #11(Gray)
AC voltage

Check the assembly and wire


connection
Is fuse on the SMPS
PCB down?

1) Replace FUSE AC 250V 2.0A


2) Replace PCB ASSY
Is DC170V
applied to the both
terminals of BD1+,-

1) Check PCB PATTERN and replace BD1


2) Replace PCB ASS'Y
Checking method of DC 2nd output voltage
REG1 input ; Regulator 7805 same as C107
terminals.
DC 13.0V 0.8V

Is DC5.8V
applied between TOP
switch 246Y C and S?

Replace PCB ASS'Y


Is 13V applied to the both
terminals of C107?

Replace PCB ASS'Y


Is 5V applied to the both
terminals of C109?
Checking method of DC 2nd output voltage
REG1 output ; Regulator 7805 same as C109
terminals.
DC 5V 0.5V

1) Check REG1 (KA7805)


2) Replace PCB ASS'Y
Does Panel PCB
operate normally?

1) Check assembly wire and repair


2) Replace Panel PCB
Is the load (i.e. Relay)
normal?
1) Check the contact of lead wire
2) Replace the applicable relay / PCB MAIN
Is there any PCB
soldering, short,
breakage?

- Check MAIN PCB connection


- Check the connections between
cabinet and door
- Check the connections between
door and panel PCB

1) Solder again
2) Replace PCB MAIN
Normal(Recheck)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-7. If compressor does not operate
Start

Did 5 mins pass


after Compressor OFF ?

No

Yes

Refer to test function


in the manual

Does compressor work


with manual operation?
Yes

Did buzzer of manual operation sound?


(Check certainly after manual operation)
0~800Hz 50% Duty
Signal output

No

No

No

Is CN75 PIN #4
High?(2.5V)

Yes

Yes
No

Is the temperature sensor of


MAIN PCB normal?

Is the wiring between


Main and Sub normal?

Repair OPEN &


disconnection
No

Repair the sensor &


replace PCB

Repair OPEN & disconnection

Yes

No

Check bad contact of connector

Is the connector(CN03)
of COMP normal?
Yes

No

Check bad contact of connector

Is the DIODE voltage


between Pins for a single SPM
part normal?

No

Replace the INVERTER


PCB ASS
Y

Yes
300K-F(CHIP) : INVERTER PCB
R509,510,511,512,513,514,515

Yes

Yes

Is the connector between


Main and Sub normal?

Refer to the DIODE voltage value in


the SPM

Yes

Is freezer sensor normal?

Replace PCB

Check the wire


disconnection

Check after 5 minutes

Is the resistance value


at the measured position
normal?

No

Replace the resistance &


INVERTER PCB ASS
Y

Yes

No

Is COMP ASS'Y
normal?
Yes

Replace COMP ASS'Y

Normal

Voltage checking method


Common Ground REG1 Heater Sink in PCB
and 1) IC01 MICOM #4 ; Square wave
voltage 3V measured after MULTI TEST
IC01 MICOM #4, COMP operates

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Common PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound)

If 'ding-dong' sounds continuously


Start

Is door closed
completely?

Door is ajar

Remove causes after comprehending


the conditions of interference by door
gasket, food etc.

Is water penetrated
into the door switch?
Door & MICOM State
F
R MICOM(#82)
Door MICOM
Right and Left
(#83)
Close
Open

5V(High)
0V(Low)

Replace Door S/W


Is the input
voltage of main #83 and #82
changed at door-open and close
status?

0V(Low)
5V(High)

Repair wire connection and


Door S/W
Is the connector(CN30)
inserted correctly?
Connector is not inserted,
Repair bad contact

Separate the door switch and check if


the measured value of unit is
changed from 0 to according
to switch ON/OFF.
* FF Door Switch is magnetic switch .
(It can be operated when door
magnet is combined with it.)

Is the door switch unit


normal?
Replace Door S/W

Recheck MAIN PCB and


door switch

If 'beep-beep' sounds continuously

Start

Is manual operation
/defrost selected?
Enforce the cancelation the
manual operation/ defrost function
or power On after power Off

Does buzzer sounds


when power On again?
Normal

Recheck and Replace Panel


PCB

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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?
MAIN PCB normal,
BUZZER normal
Does it make a
sound of 'dooropen' alarm when
you are opening the door of freezer or
fridge more than 2 minutes?

Check the panel PCB with reference


of <how to check Panel Display>
Is there any damage
or breakage of the buzzer in
the panel PCB?
Replace(repair) buzzer
Replace Panel PCB
Did lead of a component
fall on the vibration plate of
buzzer?
Replace buzzer
Replace Panel PCB
Recheck the button pressing
force and mechanical problem

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-9. If Panel PCB does not work normally
When lighting of Panel PCB is disabled or only some LED Lamp are disabled
Be careful to repair because display of this model is installed in the MICOM of internal PCB.
It is recommended to replace PCB MAIN after checking except specified solder touch.

Start

Refer to the electronic


circuit diagram in the
manual or circuit diagram
on the back side of the
appliance

Is the connector of
upper hinge cover
inserted correctly?

Reinsert connector,
Repair bad contact
Is MAIN PCB
connector (CN50)
inserted correctly?

Reinsert connector of MAIN PCB


Is Upper Hinge
Panel PCB connector
inserted correctly?

Reinsert connector,
Repair bad contact
Does lighting operate
normally after replacing
Panel-PCB?

Panel PCB itself has trouble.

Check the wiring between Dispenser part and Upper Hinge Panel - disconnection, short between wires
Check the wiring between fresh food compartment upper cabinet and MAIN PCB - disconnection, short between wires

If Panel PCB KEY is not selected


If it is not repaired with the above basic checking method

Are one or more keys


pressed continuously?

Reassemble the PCB ASS'Y /


Enforce the cancelation of pressed keys
Is the PCB system
still operated by separating
of the mechanism?

Reassemble the PCB ASS'Y /


Enforce the cancelation of pressed keys
Does the lighting operate
normally after replacing the
Panel-PCB ?

Panel PCB itself has trouble.

Check the wiring betwwen Dispenser part and Uper Hinge Panel- disconnection, short between wires.
Check the wiring of the fresh food compartment upper cabinet - disconnection, short between wires.
Check the short/open of the panel communication and power supply circuit in MAIN PCB.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-10. 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 fresh food compartment door is opened.
Start

Does fresh food


compartment door switch
operate normally?
Check and repair the switch
* Refer to<how to repair door switch>
Is the connector of
pantry room in fresh food
compartment inserted
correctly?
Reinsert Connector,
Repair bad contact
Is MAIN PCB
Connector (CN51) inserted
correctly?
Reinsert connector in MAIN PCB
Is signal of MAIN
PCB CN51 normal?
If Panel Key is not selected

Check voltage/Replace MAIN PCB


Is the lighting
operated when replace Pantry
Panel-PCB?
Panel PCB itself has trouble.
Check the wires of Pantry Room - disconnection, short between wires
Recheck the control circuit of MAIN PCB Pantry Panel
Check the wire assembling between Panel and MAIN

Typical PCB Ground


REG1 Heater Sink

If Panel PCB Key is not selected


If it is not repaired with the above basic checking method
Checking method of voltage Based on
PCB typical Ground REG1 Heater Sink
1) Key voltage ; CN51#6"(Purple)
1) select(operating) (0V)

2) normal(about5.0V 0.5V)

Is a key pressed
continuously?

Is the PCB system


still operated by separating
of the mechanism?

2) LED part voltage ; CN51-"1"(Yellow),


"2"(Pink),"3"(Orange) Voltage of CN51
is same as IC50 #14,#13,#12 voltage.
- Display On (0.7V0.5V)

Is the lighting operated


after replacing the Pantry
Panel-PCB?

Reassemble PCB ASS'Y /


Enforce the cancelation of
pressed keys

Reassemble PCB ASS'Y /


Enforce the cancelation of
pressed keys

Convertible compartment Panel


PCB itself has trouble.

- Display Off (11V1V)


Is a normal voltage
outputted from MAIN PCB IC74
during the key operating?

Replace MAIN PCB


Check the short of MAIN
Panel wire
Check the wire of Pantry Room - disconnection, short
between wires
Check the short/open of the pantry panel lighting
circuit in MAIN PCB.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-11. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up
1. When you replace the lamp of freezer, please power OFF to avoid an electric shock.
2. Please keep in mind you could get burnt by the excessive heating of an incandescent light bulb.
3. Bimetal is installed in the refrigerator LAMP. Check that if LAMP may be turned OFF by bimetal.
1) AC LAMP

We only explaine about Fresh Food compartment in this page.


Because it is possible to repair the other room lamps with the same method.
Start

Is the inside lamp


filament cut?
Repair the inside lamp

Fresh food compartment


AC Lamp is applied only.

Is Lamp OFF by
bimetal operating?
Wait for returning time
of bimetal

Door & MICOM State


Door
Close
Open

F
MICOM
(#83)

R MICOM(#82)

5V(High)
0V(Low)

0V(Low)
5V(High)

Right and Left

Reference
* The interior lamp relay operates lighting/lightout
according to door open / close.
* If interior lamp does not light, check the noise of relay
operation.
* Noise of relay operation sounds every Door Open /
Close.
* F-LAMP Relay -- RY74
* R-LAMP Relay -- RY75

Is the connection
point of R-door switch
normal?
Repair door switch

Is the control relay


of the inside lamp in PCB
normal?(RY75)
Replace PCB and
Replace Relay

Check the connection of RDoor


switch and repair the inside lamp
socket

Reference
If the door is opened, the contact of door switch will be opened and MICOM will get applied 5V to finally sense Open.
If 5V has been sensed over two minutes afterwards, Door-Open alarm will soundDing-Dongfor 10 seconds in a oneminute cycle. For
that reason, if the door switch has failure, the refrigerator can make aDing-Dongsound with oneminute cycle. Please note the step for
its service.
When measure lamp resistance to the Wire
Resistance can be changed by Lamp input voltage.
(Actual measurement is below, it can be changed by
performance)

Checking method of Door Switch voltage


- Measuring voltage of CN30#2(Purple), CN30#1(black) and REG1, HEAT SINK
from PCB typical Ground part
See the R DOOR Switch at the following picture.

CLOSE

Wire color changed from


the following picture

Fresh food
compartment lamp
CN70#9(Red)
CN71#1 (Blue) ;
10Ohm5%
Lamp ; 60W + 60W

Typical PCB Ground REG1 Heater Sink

OPEN
Freezer
compartment lamp
CN70#9(Red)
CN71#3 (Gray) ;
15Ohm5%
Lamp ; 60W

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TROUBLESHOOTING
1) LED LAMP
When controlling the regrigerator light with Regulator(12V) : LED LAMP
Applying only to the FF compartment.
* If the Vegetable Lamp does not work properly, check the FF compartment LED Lamp because it is
connected with the FF compartment LED Lamp in parallel. Refer to the circuit diagram to repair.
Start
Door & MICOM State
MICOM(#82)

Door

Right and Left

Close

0V(Low)

Open

5V(High)
MICOM State

Door(Right and Left)

MICOM (#119)

Close

0V (Low)

Open

5V (High)

Does the DOOR S/W


sense properly?
(Open/Close)
Yes

No

Is the output voltage


of IC01 MICOM #119
normal?

No

Check/Replace REED
S/W, Magnet ASS
Y

Replace/Repair the
PCB

Yes

IC76 State
Micom

IC76 output

0V (Low)

0V (Low)

5V (High)

11~13V (High)

Is the output voltage


of IC76 normal?

No

Replace/Repair the
PCB Repair IC77

Yes
Is the MAIN PCB
connector(CN78) inserted
properly?

No

Check the wire


Re-insert the connector

Yes
Does the MAIN PCB
connector(CN78) output
properly? (11~13V)

No

Check the connector terminal


Replace PCB

Yes

Is the LED LAMP connected


properly?

No

Yes

Is the LED LAMP normal?


Yes

Check the connector


terminal
No

Replace LED LAMP

Normal

Output Voltage Checking Method


- Common Ground REG1 Heater Sink in PCB and
1) Measuring IC76 voltage
LED Lamp ON

Door Switch voltage Checking Method


- Measuring common Ground REG1 Heater Sink in PCB
and CN30-
2
(Purple) (R Door Switch)

LED Lamp OFF

Close

Open

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Typical PCB Ground REG1 Heater Sink

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-12. 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.

Typical PCB Ground REG1 Heater Sink

Start

Is the confirming sound of


the valve operation heard when
Ice maker test switch pushed?

Normal(Check Ice
water valve hose)

Checking method of voltage Based on


PCB typical Ground REG1 Heater Sink
1) Check the voltage of IC73#4(same voltage
as IC01 #54)
- ICE Water valve operating (about 5V0.5V)

Based on PCB typical Ground REG1 Heater Sink


2) IC73 #15 voltage
- ICE Water valve Waiting (about 13V0.8V)
- ICE Water valve operating (about 0.7V0.5V)

3) Check the voltage of ICE Water Valve operating(AC


voltage)
=> For checking the Relay RY78 operating.
CN73 and CN74 combined and use same connector(13p)
CN70#9(Red) 13P#7(Purple)
- ICE Water valve waiting (about AC 0V)

- ICE Water valve operating (about AC 115V 20%)

Does Main PCB MICOM


#54 have high (5V)output?

Check soldering
short/Replace PCB

Does Main PCB IC73


#15 have about 0.7V
output?

Check soldering
short/Replace PCB

Is the contact point of main


PCB RELAY RY78 normal?

Check soldering
short/Replace PCB

MAIN PCB normal


-- Need to check the other parts
Check the wire between Ice
water valveMAIN PCB
Ice water valve itself has trouble
or bad contact of connector
Check the connection hose

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-13. If 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.
Start
Checking method of Valve resistance (Must power off
for checking)
Resistance can be changed by input voltage.
CN73 and CN74 combined and use same connector(13P)
CN70#9 (Red) 13P#5 (White-black)
- resistance value ; 404Ohm 7%)
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Is the confirming sound of


the valve operation heard
when dispenser switch
pushed?

Is the valve unit normal?

Normal(Check Ice
water valve hose)

Replace Valve

Typical PCB Ground REG1 Heater Sink

Is the voltage of PCB IC01


MICOM #53 changed 0V~5V
according to switch On/Off?
Checking method of voltage
Based on PCB typical Ground REG1 Heater Sink
1) Check voltage of IC73#3 (same voltage as IC01#53)
- Water valve operating (about 5V0.5V)

Does Main PCB IC73 #3


have about 5V input?

Check soldering
short/Replace PCB

Does Main PCB IC73 #16


have about 0.7V output?

Check soldering
short/Replace PCB

Is the contact point of main


PCB RELAY RY79 normal?

Check soldering
short/Replace PCB

Based on PCB typical Ground REG1 Heater Sink


2) IC73 #16 voltage
- Water valve operating (about 0.7V0.5V)

3) Check the voltage of Water Valve operating (AC voltage)


=> For checking the Relay RY79 operating.
CN73 and CN74 combined and use same connector(13P)
CN70#9(Red) 13P#5(White-black)
- ICE Water valve waiting (about AC 0V)

- ICE Water valve operating (about AC 110(220)V 20%)

1) Check the dispensing


lever
2) Check switch unit/ wiring
connection
3) Replace PCB

MAIN PCB normal


-- Need to check the other parts
Check the wire between water valve
MAIN PCB
Water valve itself has trouble or bad
contact of connector
Check the connection hose
Check the operation between Panel PCB
and MAIN PCB for Communication.

87

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-14. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied
Freezer door shall be
closed during operation.

Start

No

Are Ices ejected?

Yes

No
Are Ices in the Ice bucket?

Check the Ice making switch


Check the DOOR Switch
Check the Ice moving motor
Check the wiring connections of Ice moving motor
Check if the COVER ICE ROUTE opens
Check the Q706 movement related with
AUGER_MOTOR safety
Which mode is
selected?

Is Ice Off mode


selected on the display
panel?

No

Yes
Check the water pipe
: bending / Shut off
heck route of ice check solenoid
Check he Ice Maker wiring

Cancel the Ice Off

Crushed Ice

Cubed Ice
Cubed Ice ejected

Yes

Is Cubed Ice ejected?

Is Crushed Ice ejected?

No
Is Cubed Ice mode
selected on the
panel PCB?

No

Yes
Is the CUBE MOTOR
positioned at cubed
ice mode?

Yes

Is the Dispenser
Cover opened?

Yes
Is IC73 #1,2 changed
into 5V when pressing
Ice Switch?

After disconnecting the


CN70, CN71and 13P
(CN73, CN74) measure
the both ends of contact
points of RY7A, RY7B

Yes

Is the CUBE MOTOR


positioned at cubed
ice mode?

No
Crushed Ice selected

No

Yes

Check the wire connections/


Cube Solenoid

No

Is MICOM IC01 #103


change into 0V when
press Ice switch?

Yes

- Check the Ice switch has trouble itself


- Check the wire connections
- Replace the MAIN PCB

No

Is the Dispenser
Cover opened?

- ICE S/W self diagnosis


- Check the connecting wires.
- MAIN PCB failure : Replace

Check the wire connections/


Motor Cube

No
- Check the Ice switch has trouble itself
- Check the wire connections
- Replace the MAIN PCB

No

Yes

No

Is IC73 #2 changed
into 5V when pressing
Ice Switch?

No

Yes

Replace the MAIN PCB


(Errors on IC01)

No

Is the contact
point of RY7A RELAY
changed into 0
- RY7A, RY7B RELAY Error
- Replace the MAIN PCB

Normal Operation status

Yes

No

Yes
Is the contact
point of RY7A & RY7B RELAY
changed into 0

Is Crushed Ice mode


selected on the
panel PCB?
Cubed Ice selected

Yes
Is MICOM IC01 #103
change into 0V when
press Ice switch?

No

Normal Operation status

After disconnecting the


CN70, CN71 and 13P
(CN72, CN73), measure
the both ends of contact
points of RY7A.

If MAIN PCB is normal


- Need to check the other parts
AUGER MOTOR MAIN PCB
Check the door wiring connections.
CUBE MOTOR MAIN PCB
Check the door wiring connections/trouble their own or bad wiring connections.

88

Yes

check the WIRE & Motor


check Cover ice route S/W 1,2
Replace the MAIN PCB

Replace the MAIN PCB


(Errors on IC01)

No
- RY7A RELAY Error
- Replace the MAIN PCB

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-15. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geard 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.

Start

Checking Mehod of Cover Ice Route Motor


Resistance
(Make sure to work after Power Off)
The Resistance is variable according to
the input voltage.
CN73 and CN74 combined and use same
connector(13P)
CN70#9(RED) 13P#9(Blue)
** 0: Short trouble / : Open trouble

Does GEARED MOTOR


work properly?

Yes
Is Cubed or Crushed
Ice mode selected on the
LED PANEL?

Yes
Is the DISPENSER
switch selected?

Yes
Does the wiring at the
both sides of motor connected
properly?

Yes
When the MOTOR
rotates.

Is the AC input voltage


applied to the both ends
of the motor?

No

No
Replace the MOTOR

No
Cubed or Crushed Ice is selected
on the LED PANEL PCB

No
Select the DISPENSER switch

No
Check the WIRE

Yes
Check the MOTOR/Check any
interference on MOTOR rotation

CN73 and CN74 combined and use same connector(13P).


Check 13P-9 Connector / Re-connect
Check the short/open for the SSR75 of Cover Ice Motor on Main PCB.
Check the resistance of parallel Connector 13P-9, CN70-9.
(Definitely plug out prior to repair)

Is the sensing
SWITCH connection
normal?

Yes
Is the switch
pressed area normal when
motor rotates?

Yes

Operating Condition of Dispenser


Open/Close
CN50 - Switch 1,2 Operating
Ice Route Switch 1
CN50 - 9 (Purple)
Ice Route Switch 2
CN50 - 10 (White)

Close

ing

Open

0V

5V

0V

0V

5V

0V

Are the voltage


REG1 Heater Sink and CN50-9,
10 normal?

No

No
Check/Repair the Housing
connector

No
Check/Repair the Motor Rotation
pressing area

Yes
Normal

Main PCB - Check the wire OPEN/SHORT between the Cover Ice Motor Rotation sensing switches.
Check the Short of Cover Ice Motor Control Circuit SSR75 in the MAIN PCB.
Replace the MAIN PCB or the Dispenser Cover Motor.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-16. If Photosynthetic LED Lamp does not work properly
Sears model Option
* Please check the Power prior to repair, even though DC power does not cause electric shock.
This lamp operates related to COMP operation, please check the COMP first.
Start
Photosynthesis LED Lamp is
always on when the COMP
operates. Please operate the
COMP manually prior to check
the photosynthetic LED Lamp

No
Is the COMP working?
Yes

Operate the COMP manually


and re-check

MICOM State
MICOM(#116) or IC75#1
Operate

5V (High)

Stand by

0V (Low)

Does MAIN PCB IC75 #1 have


about 5V of input voltage?

0.7V (Low)

Stand by

11~13V (High)

MAIN PCB failure Replace

Yes

IC75#1
Operate

No

Does MAIN PCB IC75 #18 have


about 0.7V of input voltage?

No

MAIN PCB failure - Replace IC75


failure

Yes

[Option] Stop lighting when R


door opens.

Does the Photosynthetic LED


lamp light up when the FF door
open?

No

Remove the photosynthetic LED lamp cover and


follow to the Reference2 to check any failure.

Yes
Check by pressing the Door
Switch

Does the Photosynthetic LED


lamp work with the FF door
closed?
Yes

No

Remove the photosynthetic LED lamp cover and


follow to the Reference2 to check any failure.

Normal Operation

Reference 2
Remove the Photosynthetic LED lamp cover from the rear wall of Veg. Pan and connect battery to check the lamp operation.
1) Contact + of 9V battery onto #1 and - of 9V battery onto #3. Check whether LED light up. When the battery contacting time is
longer, LED can be broken. Please contact it momentarily and just check the lighting.
- If LED doesnt light up, you are recommended to replace the whole photosynthetic LED ASSY.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-17. If Inverter PCB Power is not supplied
Caution
At the INVERTER PCB Power, AC
110V/220V power and over DC 300V
of high-voltage are applied. Please take
care of yourself when repair and
measure.

- See the operations and


reference in this manual
when check the MAIN PCB.

Start

Is the fuse on AC
110V/220V down?

Yes

No
Replace FUSE & check the root cause
Is 110V/220V
applied between both end of
inverter PCB CN01?
Yes

No

Check the wire connection

Is the fuse on MAIN


PCB down?

Yes

No
Replace FUSE - 250V 5A
Is DC 300V
applied between both ends of
BD1+,-?
Yes

No

Check PCB PATTERN & Replace BD1


Is DC300V
applied to HYBRID
IC #10 PIN?
Yes

No

Replace PCB ASS


Y
Is DC15V
applied to HYBRID
IC #1 PIN?
Yes

No

1) Replace HYBRID IC(IC3:BP5047B15)


2) Replace PCB ASS
Y
No

Is 5V applied to C104?
Yes
Replace REG1 (KA78L05)

Is there any
PCB soldering short or
breakage?
Yes

No

Replace PCB ASS


Y
Normal

91

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-18. If compressor does not operate
Start

Did 5 mins pass after


Compressor Off?

No

Yes

Refer to test function in


the manual

Does compressor work with


manual operation?

Yes

No

Did buzzer of manual operation sound?


(Check certainly after manual operation)

No
Is freezer sensor normal?

No

0~800Hz 50% Duty


Signal output

Check after 5 minutes

Yes

Is CN79 PIN #4
High?(2.5V)

Yes

Replace PCB

No

Is the temperature
sensor of MAIN PCB
normal?

Repair OPEN & disconnection

No

Yes
Is the wiring between
Main and Sub normal?
Repair OPEN & disconnection

Check the wire disconnection

Yes

Is the connector between


Main and Sub normal?

No

Yes

Is the connector (CN03) of


COMP normal?

Check bad contact of connector

No

Yes

Refer to the DIODE voltage value in


the SPM (2nd page)

Is the DIODE voltage


between Pins for a single
SPM part normal?

Check bad contact of connector

No

Yes

300K-F(CHIP) : INVERTER PCB


R509,510,511,512,513,514,515

Is the resistance
value at the measured
position normal?

Replace INVERTER PCB ASSY

No

Yes

Replace the resistance &


INVERTER PCB ASSY

No
Is COMP ASSY normal?

Yes

Normal

92

Replace COMP ASSY

Repair the sensor & replace PCB

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2-19. 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.

Protecting Functions

LED Blinking Frequency

Starting Failure
SPM Fault
Detecting Positon Failure
Motor locked
Low Voltage
Over Voltage
Reserve
LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions

93

Remarks

TROUBLESHOOTING
SPM Internal DIODE Voltage

94

TROUBLESHOOTING
INVERTER CONTROLLER BOARD Connector Location

1. Inrush Current protecting area : It prevents an instant inrush of current generated in condenser when plug in.
2. PCB Power Source : Power source (HYBRID IC). It supplied DC15V and 5V to MICOM.
3. Location sensing resistance area : It senses motor location through the current detected.
4. Current sensing area : It senses the current from the SHUNT resistance and controls PWM DUTY.
5. COMP operating SIGNAL area : It receives COMP operating signal from MAIN PCB and conduct it.
6. BOOTSTRAP live part : Charging circuit that 1GBT of SPM can On/Off securely.

95

TROUBLESHOOTING
INVERTER PCB Circuit Diagram

96

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-3-1. INRUSH CURRENT Protecting Circuit

1) The Power Thermistor prevents an instant inrush of current generated in condenser(C1) when plug in, and
Relay(K1) operates 0.1 second after plug in and the power is supplied by relay afterward.
2) The Fuse 1 is designed as 5A to prevent over current applied to Compressor, and Fuse 2 is designed as 1A to
protect SMPS area and power in secondary part.

97

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-3-2. Power Source (HYBRID IC)

1) The power supplied by Noise-Filter is rectified through COMP OLP and the voltage of 300V/DC, rectified
through DIODE, is applied in parallel to the SPM and SMPS area, a compressor operating driver.
2) The power source is the circuit which reduces 300V/DC to each 12V/DC and 15V/DC by Hybrid IC, and
supplied to operate the MICOM for controlling COMP, and SPM.

98

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-3-3. Location Sensing Resistance Area

1) The circuit makes an AD conversion from MICOM for about 3.3V that divides the Motor Back EMF voltage
(DC300V) by 3 of 300K resistance and 10K resistance.

99

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-3-4. Sensing Current Area

1) It is the circuit which senses the current from the SHUNT resistance and controls PWM DUTY and the
converted value as voltage (about 0.5V) is applied to the MICOM PIN #18.

100

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-3-5. Comp Operating Signal Area

1) It is the circuit which receives COMP operating signal (200HZ ~ 400HZ) from Main PCB and controls the RPM
of the Inverter Comp.

101

TROUBLESHOOTING
4-3-6. BOOTSTRAP Charging Area

1) It is the charging circuit that 1GBT of SPM can On/Off securely.


This circuit stores the power voltage to operate High-Side Power Switch of SPM and is constituted as 3
Capacitors and charges the capacitors by turning the Low-Side Power Switch "On" just before starting the motor
for a certain period of time (1000ms).

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5. PCB DIAGRAM
5-1) PCB LAYOUT WITH PART POSITION 104
5-2) PCB LAYOUT WITH PART POSITION (SMPS BOARD) 105
5-3) CONNECTOR LAYOUT WITH PART POSITION (MAIN BOARD)106
5-4) CONNECTOR LAYOUT WITH PART POSITION (SMPS BOARD)107

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PCB DIAGRAM
5-1) PCB Layout with part position

1. DC13V, 5V, GND supplied from SMPS PCB


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. Pantry room display control part : display LED, detect KEY state.
11. Control Pantry room damper & Damper heater
12. Water Tank Heater Controls (also controls other options)
13. LED LAMP Control Circuit (F, R 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
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PCB DIAGRAM
5-2) PCB Layout with part position (SMPS Board)

1. Inrush current protecting area : It prevents an instant inrush of current generated in


condenser when plug in.
2. PCB Power Bus : power bus (Hybrid IC). It supplies DC15V and 5V to MICOM.
3. Location detecting resistance area : It detects motor location through the current detected.
4. Current detecting area : It detects the current from the SHUNT resistance and controls
PWM DUTY.
5. COMP operating Signal area : It receives COMP operating signal from Main PCB and
conduct it.
6. BOOTSTRAP live part : Charging circuit that 1GBT of SPM can On/Off securely.

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PCB DIAGRAM
5-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)
5-3-1. RFG29*AA**

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PCB DIAGRAM
5-4) Connector Layout with part position (SMPS Board)
5-4-1. RFG29*AA**

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7. WIRING DIAGRAM
7-1) Model : RFG295AA**[BETTER]

BLU

BLU

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6. WIRING DIAGRAM
6-2) Model : RFG297AA**[BEST]

BLU

+13V

BLU

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6. WIRING DIAGRAM
6-3) Model : RFG299AA**[7" LCD]

BLU

BLU

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6. WIRING DIAGRAM
6-4) Model : RFG294AA**[SEARS]

BLU

BLU

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7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
7-1) Whole block diagram
7-1-1. MODEL : RFG295AA**[BETTER]

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7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
7-1) Whole block diagram
7-1-2. MODEL : RFG297AA**[BEST]

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7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
7-1) Whole block diagram
7-1-3. MODEL : RFG299AA**[7" LCD]

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7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
7-1) Whole block diagram
7-1-4. MODEL : RFG294AA**[SEARS]

115

AC POWER
INPUT

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INRUSH CURRENT
SENSING CIRCUIT

BOOTSTRAP

OLP

INVERTER
COMP

OPTION

LOCATION DETECTOR

LOCATION DETECTION MODE

MICOM

OSCILLATOR

INVERTER MODEL OPTION

RESET CIRCUIT

INVERTER PCB

ERROR Mode Control

Normal Mode Control

SPM

HVIC Charge Circuit

FAULT SENSING
CIRCUIT

OVER
CURRENT, VOLTAGE
SENSING CIRCUIT

DC LINK PART

POWER PART

COMP CONTROL

COMP SIGNAL PART

AC115V

MICOM Internal Signal

DC Signal

DC Power

AC Signal

7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
7-1) Whole block diagram
7-1-5. MODEL : RFG29*AA**[AW2])

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
7-2) CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
7-2-1. Main

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
7-2) CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
7-2-2. INVERTER

118

MEMO

272, Oseon-Dong, Gwangsan-Gu,


Gwangju-City, Korea, 506-253
TEL : 82-62-950-6193, 6896
FAX : 82-62-950-6829

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Any unauthorized use of Manual can be punished under applicable
International or domestic law.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.


Refrigerator Division 2008
Printed in Korea

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