RF24FSEDBSR AA Samsung Refrigerator Service Manual PDF

REFRIGERATOR
FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

MODEL NAME : RF31FM** / RF24FS**
MODEL CODE :
RF31FMESBSR/AA RF24FSEDBSR/AA
RF31FMESBSR/SA RF24FSEDBSR/EU
RF31FMEDBSR/AA RF24FSEDBSR/EF
RF31FMEDBBC/AA RF24FSEDBBC/EU
RF31FMEDBWW/AA RF24FSEDBSR/WT
RF31FMEDBSL/ML RF24FSEDBSL/SA
RF31FMEDBSL/HC RF24FSEDBX3/SC
REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS (SAFETY WARNINGS)········4
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS·······················8
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY··········26
4. TROUBLESHOOTING·································67
5. PBA DIAGRAM··········································118
6. WIRING DIAGRAM····································123
7. BLOCK DIAGRAM·····································125
8. MODEL CODE TABLE·······························127

WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The service guide is for service technicians 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 ©2012
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 & Specification Chart.................................................................................................. 14
2-5) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inch, mm)........................................................................................................ 17
2-6) Optional Material Specification..................................................................................................................... 19
2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle..................................................................................................... 20
2-7-1. Principle of freezeer.......................................................................................................................... 21
2-7-2. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components....................................................................22
2-7-3. Refrigeration Cycle Type................................................................................................................ 24
2-8) Cooling Air Circulation.................................................................................................................................. 25
3. Disassembly and Reassembly.................................................................. 26

3-1) PRECAUTION..................................................................................................................................................27
3-2) Refrigerator Door.......................................................................................................................................... 28
3-3) Door Handle Refrigerator............................................................................................................................. 30
3-4) Door Handle Freezer & Flex zone.............................................................................................................. 30
3-5) Refrigerator Light........................................................................................................................................... 31
3-6) Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser............................................................................................................. 31
3-7) Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*S**).................................................................................................................. 32
3-8) Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**)............................................................................................ 34
3-9) Glass Shelf..................................................................................................................................................... 35
3-10) Foldable Glass Shelf................................................................................................................................... 35
3-11) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf................................................................................................................ 35
3-12) Case Water Filter......................................................................................................................................... 36
3-13) How to Remove the Carbonator Kit...........................................................................................................37
3-14) Motor Damper.............................................................................................................................................. 39
3-15) Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly).................................................................................................... 40
3-16) Gallon Door Bin (RF31FM*S**).................................................................................................................... 41
3-17) Gallon Door Bin (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**).............................................................................................. 42
3-18) Vertical Hinged Section.............................................................................................................................. 43
3-19) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator.............................................................................................................. 44
3-20) Evaporator In Refrigerator......................................................................................................................... 45
3-21) Freezer Door................................................................................................................................................ 46
3-22) Convertible Door..........................................................................................................................................47
3-23) Ice-Maker.................................................................................................................................................... 48
3-24) Auger Motor Fan........................................................................................................................................ 50
3-25) Flex Zone Light............................................................................................................................................ 51
3-26) Freezer Light................................................................................................................................................ 51
3-27) Side Light..................................................................................................................................................... 52
3-28) Door Switch In Freezer.............................................................................................................................. 52
3-29) Evaporator Cover In Freezer..................................................................................................................... 53
3-30) Evaporator In Freezer................................................................................................................................ 53
3-31) Comp Cooling Fan...................................................................................................................................... 54
3-32) Comp Cooling Fan Motor.......................................................................................................................... 55
3-33) Relay O/L.................................................................................................................................................... 56
3-34) COMPRESSOR.............................................................................................................................................57
3-35) Electric Box................................................................................................................................................. 58
Contents
3-36) Descriptions of CO2 Cylinder Installation and Sparkling Water Functions (only for RF31FM*S**)..... 59
4. Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 67
4-1) Function for failure diagnosis....................................................................................................................... 68
4-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function)............................................................ 68
4-1-2. Display function of Communication error....................................................................................... 69
4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function.................................................................................................................. 70
4-1-4. Display function of Load condition..................................................................................................73
4-1-5. Cooling OFF mode setting function North American(US, Canada) Models Only.......................75
4-1-6. Exhibition mode setting function (All Regions Except for North America)..................................75
4-1-7. Option setting function......................................................................................................................76
4-1-8. Option TABLE....................................................................................................................................78
4-2) Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom(Flow Chart)........................................................ 82
4-2-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis.................................................................................. 84
4-2-2. If FAN does not operate................................................................................................................. 94
4-2-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate................................................................................................ 95
4-2-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate...................................................................................... 96
4-2-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)................................................................................97
4-2-6. When Power is not applied............................................................................................................ 98
4-2-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.)...................................................................... 99
4-2-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound)............................100
4-2-9. When the Panel PBA does not operate normally.......................................................................102
4-2-10. If Mid drawer Panel PCB is not working normally....................................................................103
4-2-11. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up.....................................................................104
4-2-12. If ICE Water is not supplied..........................................................................................................105
4-2-13. If Sparkling is not supplied..........................................................................................................106
4-2-14. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied.................................................................................... 107
4-2-15. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geard Motor) is not working normally.............................................108
4-2-16. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting........................................................................................................109
4-2-17. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions.................................................... 110
4-3) General diagnosis......................................................................................................................................... 111
4-4) Diagnosis for Sparkling system...................................................................................................................113
5. PBA Diagram........................................................................................ 118

5-1) PBA Layout with part position......................................................................................................................119
5-2) PBA Layout with part position (Inverter Board)........................................................................................120
5-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)...................................................................................121
5-3-1. RF31FM** / RF24FS**.....................................................................................................................121
5-4) Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board).............................................................................. 122
5-4-1. RF31FM** / RF24FS**.................................................................................................................... 122
6. Wiring Diagram.....................................................................................123
7. Block Diagram......................................................................................125
7-1) Whole block diagram................................................................................................................................... 125
7-1-1. MODEL : RF31FM**.......................................................................................................................... 125
7-1-2. MODEL : RF24FS**......................................................................................................................... 126
8. Model code table..................................................................................127

8-1) RF31FM**...................................................................................................................................................... 127
8-2) RF24FS**...................................................................................................................................................... 128
1. PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (SAFETY
(safety WARNINGS)
warnings)
●●Unplug the appliance before replacing or repairing electrical parts.

⇒⇒Be careful to avoid electric shock.
●●Always use only the correct replacement parts.

⇒⇒Check the model name, rating voltage, rating current, running temperature
symbols.
●●When troubleshooting, verify that wiring harnesses are connected securely.

⇒⇒Make sure the connectors are not separated when power is supplied.
●●Check for visible traces of water on electrical parts.

⇒⇒Replace or secure any part that may have come in contact with water.
●●Check the status of parts after replacement or troubleshooting.

⇒⇒All parts must be reinstalled properly.
●●Check the location where the refrigerator will be used.

⇒⇒If the refrigerator will be used in a damp or wet space, or if installation will be
unstable, the unit should be relocated.
●●The refrigerator must be grounded properly.

⇒⇒An earth ground should be used if there is a risk of high humidity or wetness.
●●The refrigerator should be plugged into a dedicated outlet.

⇒⇒Make sure the power cord is not damaged, crushed, squeezed or burned. If
the plug is damaged it should be replaced.
⇒⇒If the socket is damaged, it should not be used.
●●Consumers must not try to repair the refrigerator.
●●Nothing should be stored in the refrigerator except food.

⇒⇒Drugs requiring precise temperatures should not be stored in the refrigerator.
⇒⇒Flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, ether, LP gas, etc.) carry risk of
explosion and should not be stored in the refrigerator.
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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 SYMBOLS

means "Prohibited".
Indicates that a
danger of death
Warning or serious injury
means "Do not disassemble".
exists.
means "No contact".
means "Warning or Caution".

Indicates that a risk
of personal injury means "Unplug the unit before
Caution or material damage preforming service"
exists.
means "Earth or Ground".
Warning & Caution

Unplug to exchange the interior Use the rated components On repair, make sure that the
lamp. on the replacement. all wiring harnesses are
• Check the correct model, rated reconnected.
• It may cause electric shock. voltage, rated current, operating • Wiring harnesses should be connected
temperature and so on. tightly and kept dry.
•B undle tightly wires in order
not to be detached by the
comRated external force and then not
pone to be wetted.
nts
Unplug
On repair, Make sure that all parts Check the status of parts after Check for visible traces of water on
and wires are free of dust and replacement or troubleshooting. electrical parts.
debris. • All parts must be reinstalled properly. •R
eplace or secure any part that may have
• Cleaning parts could help prevent fire or come in contact with water.
shorting.
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❈ Please let users know following warnings & cautions in detail.
Warning & Caution

Customers should not store glass Customers should not store narrow Drugs requiring precise
bottles of liquid in the freezer section. or long bottles or food in a small temperatures should not be stored
Frozen bottles could explode and door shelf. in the refrigerator.
cause injury. • These items could fall when the door is
opened, causing injury tot he customer.
The refrigerator should be Consumers must not try to Make sure the power cord is not
plugged into a dedicated outlet. repair the refrigerator. damaged or crushed.
• Multiple plugs in the outlet could cause • Electrical and mechanical parts could • A damaged cord could cause excessive
excessive heat or fire. injure the consumer. heat or fire.
Prohibited Do not
disassemble
Articles on the product. Check the location where the The refrigerator must be grounded
• Opening or closing the door may cause refrigerator will be used. properly.
things to fall down, which may cause • If the refrigerator will be used in a •A
n earth ground should be used if there is
injury. damp or wet space, or if installation will a risk of high humidity or wetness.
be unstable, the unit should be
relocated.
Prohibition
Earth
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FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be
placed on a level surface of hard material that is the
same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface
should be strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator, or approximately 660lb (299kg).
MOVING
Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large
section of the cardboard carton and place
under the refrigerator where you are working.
When moving, be sure to pull the unit straight
out and push back in straight.
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2. PRODUCT
product SPECIFICATIONS
specifications
2-1) Introduction of Main Function......................................................................................................................... 9

2-2) Specifications...................................................................................................................................................11
2-3) Interior Views ................................................................................................................................................ 12
2-4) Model Specification & Specification Chart.................................................................................................. 14
2-5) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inch, mm)........................................................................................................ 17
2-6) Optional Material Specification..................................................................................................................... 19
2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle..................................................................................................... 20
2-7-1. Principle of freezeer.......................................................................................................................... 21
2-7-2. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components....................................................................22
2-7-3. Refrigeration Cycle Type................................................................................................................ 24
2-8) Cooling Air Circulation.................................................................................................................................. 25
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product specifications
2-1) Introduction of Main Function
• A newly developed SAMSUNG French door refrigerator in 2013 has the following
characteristics.
Surround Multi Flow

•P rovides uniform cooling for each shelf and every corner in the
fresh food section. This is accomplished by using a center
positioned fan and duct with multiple cooling flow openings.
Twin Cooling System

• The refrigerator and the freezer each have an evaporator. Given
this independent system, the freezer and the refrigerator are
cooled individually as required and are, therefore, more efficient.
Food odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in the freezer
due to separate air flow circulation.
Flex Zone
•T he Flex Zone is a full-width independent mid drawer with
adjustable temperature control.
Counter Height Design

•T he Independent Mid Drawer(Flex zone) is counter Height to fit
contemporary kitchen.
Two Lever Dispenser

• Two levers, one for ice and sparkling water, another one for
water.
Secure Auto Close Door System

• Doors close tightly.
• Food on the doors stays cool.
• Prevents moisture from forming on the outside of the doors.
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▶ Changing Items
NO Item Details New Model
Ez-Open
The freezer door and Mid drawer
1 Handle
(Flex zone) open and close easily.
System
The lighting helps you find groceries

Emotional
2 Easier by lighting down when you open
Lighting
Mid drawer(Flex zone) and freezer door.
- Easy rail partition can divide off 4

independent spaces easily.
Smart
3 - The rail partition allows you to divide
Divider
the space of the convertible room
easier.
The display change more wider and

Touch
apply LED lighting.
4 Sensor
And Touch Sensor Lighting make the
Lighting
refrigerator graceful.
Mono Ice 10 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF31FM**)

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Maker 6 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF24FS**)
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2-2) Specifications
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS REFRIGERATOR

Defrost Control From 12 to 22 hrs(comp.run time)
Thermo Bimetal Protector 140°F(60°C)(off) 104°F(40°C)(on)
Defrost Thermistor(502AT) F: 50°F(10°C)(off)
R: 59°F(15°C)(off)
Electrical Rating 11.6 Amps
Maximum Current Leakage 0.25 mA
Maximum Ground Path Resistance 0.1 Ohm
Energy Consumption 562kWh/year
NO LOAD PERFORMANCE
Ambient Temperature 70°F(21°C) 90°F(32°C)
Refrigerator 44°F(7°C) ~ 34°F(1°C)
34°F(1°C) ~ 46°F(7°C)
Flex Zone 29°F(-1°C) ~ 42°F(5°C)
29°F(-1°C) ~ 42°F(5°C)
Freezer 5°F(-15°C) -8°F(-23°C)
-8°F(-22°C) 8°F(-14°C)
Run Time,% < 60 < 80
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FLEX ZONE

Refrigerant Charge (R134a) 5.64 oz(160g)
MKV190C-L2B/MKV190G-L2B 1314 Btu/hr(0.385kw)
Compressor oil Freol α 15c
R Capillary tube(Dia, Length 0.032＂,118＂
(0.82mm,4000mm)
Dryer-single C-Fan FREEZER
Compressor Condenser
INSTALLATION
Clearance must be provided for air circulation
AT TOP 2"(50mm)
AT SIDES 3¾"(95mm)
AT REAR 2"(50mm)
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2-3) Interior Views
Model : RF31FM**
Refrigerator
FF Ice-Maker Light
Sparkling Module
Cover (Optional)
Sparkling Water Tank
(Optional, Inside) Slide-Shelf
Foldable-Shelf
Slide-Shelf 2 Step
Vertical Hinged Foldable-Shelf
Section Door Bins
Cylinder Cover
(Option)
Vegetable & Fruit
Drawers
Flex Zone Light Auto Closer
Auto Closer
Convertible Room
Water Filter Auto Pull Out
Guard Drawer
Freezer Drawer Bin
Freezer
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Model : RF24FS**
Refrigerator
Light
FF Ice-Maker
Foldable-Shelf Fixed-Shelf
Fixed-Shelf
2 Step
Vertical Hinged Foldable-Shelf
Section
Vegetable &
Fruit Drawers
Water Filter Door Bins
Auto Closer
Light
Auto Closer
Flex Zone Convertible Room
Guard Auto Pull Out

Drawer
Freezer Drawer
Bin
Freezer
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2-4) Model Specification & Specification Chart
RF31FM** RF24FS**
ITEM Model RF31FM*S* RF31FM*D*

① ICE&WATER DISPENSER& SPARKLING WITH FLEX ZONE
② ICE&WATER DISPENSER WITH FLEX ZONE
W 35 6/8 Inch (908mm)
On Cabinet 31 Inch (788mm) 24 1/8 Inch (613mm)
D W/O Handle 35 1/2 Inch (901mm) 28 1/2 Inch (726mm)
External size
With Handle 37 7/8 Inch (963mm) 31 Inch (788mm)
W/O Hinge Cap 68 7/8 Inch (1749mm)
H
With Hinge Cap 70 Inch (1777mm)
Total 30.5(863.7ℓ) 23.5(665.4ℓ)
Net Freezer 8.9(252.0ℓ) 6.4(181.2ℓ)

Capacity Flex Zone 4.2(119.0ℓ) 3.3(93.4ℓ)
Refrigerator 17.4(492.7ℓ) 13.8(390.8ℓ)
Efficiency of Volume With Handle 59.60% 60.60%
Set 185kg 181kg 157kg
Weight
Packing 196kg 192kg 167kg
Width 38 1/4 (972mm) 38 1/4 Inch (972mm)
Packing Depth 38 1/4 (972mm) 38 1/8 Inch (792mm)
Height 76 5/8 (1946mm) 76 5/8 Inch (1946mm)
Compressor RECIPROCATE
Rated Frequency and Frequency AC 115V/60Hz
Refrigerant R134a
Foaming Agent C-PENTANE
Refrigerant Input Amount 5.29 oz (160g)
Type Refrigerator INDIRECT COOLING METHOD REFRIGERATOR
Motor Rated Consumption Power 115W
510W(RF31FM*S**, For Sparkling Model Only)
Electric Heater Rated Consumption Power
490W(RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**, For Ice/Water Model Only)
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Items Specification
Model RF31FM** / RF24FS**
Model MKV190CL2B/E01
Compressor Starting type BLDC

Components for Freezer
Oil Charge FREOL α - 15c
Freezer SPLIT FIN TYPE

Evaporator
Refrigierator SPLIT FIN TYPE
Condenser Forced and Natural Convection Type
Dryer Molecular shieve XH-9
Capillary tube (Dia x Length) R:0.032" (0.082mm x 3500mm)
Refrigerant R134a
Model Temperature Selection On(°F) Off(°F)

Room Temperature Sensor Components
Freezer
-8°F (-23°C) -5°F (-21°C) -11°F (-24°C)

THERMISTOR
-0°F (-18°C) 3°F (-16°C) -3°F (-19°C)
(F-SENSOR)
5°F (-15°C) 8°F (-12°C) 2°F (-17°C)
Model Temperature Selection On(°F) Off(°F)

Refrigerator
34°F (1°C) 36°F (2°C) 32°F (0°C)

THERMISTOR
(R-SENSOR) 37°F (3°C) 39°F (4°C) 35°F (2°C)
502AT
44°F (7°C) 46°F (8°C) 42°F (6°C)
First Defrost Cycle (Concurrent defrost of F and R) 6hr ± 10min

Defrost Cycle
Defrost Cycle (FRE) 12~30hr (vary according to the conditions used)
Defrost Cycle (REF) 6~15hr (vary according to the conditions used)

Defrost Related Components
Pause Time 12 ± 1min
Model THERMISTOR (502AT)

Defrost Sensor
F Defrost-Sensor
SPEC 5.0 ㏀ at 77°F (25°C)
Model THERMISTOR (502AT)

R Defrost-Sensor
SPEC 5.0 ㏀ at 77°F (25°C)
Rated AC 125V, 6A / AC 250V 3A

F Bimetal-thermo
Protector
Operating temperature Off : 140°F (60°C) / On : 104°F (40°C)
Bimetal
Rated AC 125V, 6A / AC 250V 3A

R Bimetal-thermo
Protector
Operating temperature Off : 140°F (60°C) / On : 104°F (40°C)
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Items Specification
Model RF31FM** / RF24FS**
Defrost Heater (FRE) Heated at F Defrost AC 120V, 230W
Defrost Heater (REF) Heated at R Defrost AC 120V, 120W

F/S : AC 120V, 141W
Heater-Ice Maker
C/D : AC 120V, 120W
Interlock with French
DISPENSER Heater AC 120V, 2.5W
Heater
FRENCH Heater - AC 120V, 10W
Heater Water Pipe - DC12V, 2.3W
Heater Ice room - DC12V, 2W

AC 125V 6A / AC 250V 3A
Bimetal Thermo For Preventing of Refrigerator Heater
Off : 140°F(60℃). On : 104°F(40℃)
Model 4TM445PHBYY-82
Over Load Relay Temp. ON 156.2 ± 16.2°F (69 ± 9°C)
Temp. OFF 257 ± 9°F (125 ± 5°C)

Electric Components
Rated Voltage AC 115V/60Hz
Motor-BLDC(FRE) DC 12V / DREP5020LC
Motor-BLDC BOX FAN DV 12V, 0.1A / 2606JL-04W-S39-UQ1
Motor-BLDC BOX FAN DC 12V, 0.16A / 2606JL-04W-S39-UQ1
Motor-BLDC(CIRCUIT) DC 12V, 0.14A / DRCP8020LA
Lamp LED(FRE) DC 12V / 85 ~ 130mA

DC 12V, 85~130mA
Lamp LED(REF)
DC 12V, 40~80mA
Lamp LED(VEG) DC 12V / 95~145mA
Lamp LED(MID) DC 12V / 85 ~ 130mA
FRE DC 200V 1.5A / MS-406-SS-01 (1EA)
REF DC200V 1.5A / MS-406-SS-01 (2EA)

Door Switch
REF (ICE ROOM) 125VAC 5A, 250VAC 2.5A
MID DC 200V 1.5A / MS-406-SS-01 (1EA)
Power Cord AC 125V 15A
Earth Screw BSBN (BRASS SCREW)
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2-5) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inch, mm)
Model : RF31FM**
35 6/8” 59.7” (1516mm)
31" (788mm)
49 5/8" (1261.5mm)
57" (1448mm)
4" (102mm)
21 1/2" (547mm)
0º~120º 0º~120º
37 7/8" (963mm)
1 3/16" (30.6mm)
35 1/2" (901mm)
35 3/8" (898.6mm)
5/8" (17.5mm)
70" (1777mm)
9" (228mm)
1/2" (11.5mm)
22 1/2" (573mm)
2" (50.8mm)
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Model : RF24FS**
35 6/8" 59.7” (1516mm)
24 1/8" (613mm)
42 6/8" (1086.5mm)
46 13/16" (1188mm)
4" (102mm)
18 3/16" (462mm)
0º~120º 0º~120º
31" (788mm)
1 3/16" (30.6mm)
28 5/8" (726mm)
35 1/8" (893mm)
5/8" (16mm)
70" (1777mm)
9 1/16" (230mm)
7/16" (11mm)
22 1/4" (564.5mm)
2 3/8" (59.5mm)
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2-6) Optional Material Specification
Part Name Part Code AMOUNT
FILTER WATER-ASSY DA29-00020B 1
ASSY-PACKING SUB DA99-00240S 1
LED LAMP REF DA97-12606A 1
LED LAMP CASE-VEG R, L DA41-00519S 1
LED LAMP FRE DA41-00676G 1
LED LAMP MID DA41-00676G 1
LED LAMP REF(SIDE) DA41-00519Q 2
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2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle
Compressor → Condenser → Hot Pipe → Back Cluster Pipe → Dryer → Capillary Tube →
Refrigerator Evaporator → Pipe Direct Ice → Freezer Evaporator → Suction Pipe → Compressor
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2-7-1. Principle of freezeer
PIPE DIRECT ICE
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2-7-2. 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
① CLUSTER heat-radiating type : All Pipes effective for radiating heat are formed in
the right/left, and front side of refrigerator with hard urethanes and radiate heat
through the whole surfaces of cabinet to ambient air.
② Install the condenser on the outside of the product. (An old model)
③ Make them cluster at the lower part of product and radiate heat manually by fan.
※ Radiate condensed potential heat up to liquefy completely and make change the
state without changing the gas temperature itself.
※ Pipe thickness
① Low pressure : 0.7mm ② High pressure : 0.7mm ③ Capillary : About 0.4~0.8mm
※ Condenser length : 32.75m
① SUB-CONDENSER : 14.25m ② HOT-PIPE : 10.7m ③ CLUSTER-PIPE : 7.8m
■Capillary
1.Role: A device which makes low temperature and pressure refrigerant by reducing
the pressure the normal temperature / high pressure liquid refrigerant condensed
from condenser, and supply it to the evaporator.
A. To evaporate more lower temperature in case of evaporation.
B. It flows to the evaporator without back flowing to condenser, if compressor stops,
and the difference of pressure between high pressure and low pressure is small so
it is easy to operate the compressor again.
2. Outline
A. Thickness : About 0.4~0.8mm
B. Length : It is changeable to low temperature and pressure (10->5ß∏/ß≤) depends
on the 2M of thin and long copper pipe wall resistance.
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■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. Type
A. ROLL-BOND Evaporator ⇢ Direct Cooling ONE-DOOR Type
☞ Rolled and adhere the 2 aluminum plate and then make refrigerant passage.
B. FIN-PIPE Evaporator ⇢ Indirect cooling TWO-DOOR Type
☞ a small aluminum plate on the aluminum pipe to increase the cooling effect.
■Compressor
1. Role: It operates same as pump which pull out the subterranean water. It inhales the
low temperature and pressure refrigerant gas (flowed out) from evaporator and make
high temperature and pressure refrigerant liquid in the compressor and send it to the
condenser.
2. Type
a. Back-and-forth motion type: A method that pistol makes back-and-forth motion
through shaft and cylinder of motor rotation and compresses.
※ Used for household refrigerant
b. Rotary Type: A method that inhales the refrigerant gas through the gap between the
outside of rotor electric attached on the shaft and the inside of cylinder and
compresses.
c. Centrifugal Type
■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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※. Influence of moisture

① Moisture precipitation - Blocked by ice
② Refrigerant and reaction
③ Life reduction of oil
④ Acceleration of oxidization
⑤ Copper plating phenomenon
⑥ Gas dissolution by the interaction of synthetic insulating material (insulator)
※. Influence of foreign substance

① Increase of condensed temperature.
② Increase of temperature.
③ Decrease of cooling efficiency
④ Shorten the life by friction between oil and foreign substance in the compressor.
■ Accumulator
1. Role : To send a pure refrigerant gas to compressor by removing completely the
refrigerant liquid from evaporator.
※ If a refrigerant liquid go into the compressor, overload is occurred.
2-7-3. Refrigeration Cycle Type
HM Cycle
Compressor Condenser Hot Pipe
Back Cluster Pipe Dryer Capillary Tube Refrigerator Evaporator
ICE Pipe Freezer Evaporator Suction Pipe Compressor
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2-8) Cooling Air Circulation
Refrigerator Ice Maker Air-flow
Discharge
Return
Flex Zone
Freezer
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3. DISASSEMBLY
Disassembly AND REASSEMBLY
and Reassembly
3-1) PRECAUTION..................................................................................................................................................27
3-2) Refrigerator Door.......................................................................................................................................... 28
3-3) Door Handle Refrigerator............................................................................................................................. 30
3-4) Door Handle Freezer & Flex zone.............................................................................................................. 30
3-5) Refrigerator Light........................................................................................................................................... 31
3-6) Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser............................................................................................................. 31
3-7) Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*S**).................................................................................................................. 32
3-8) Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**)............................................................................................ 34
3-9) Glass Shelf..................................................................................................................................................... 35
3-10) Foldable Glass Shelf................................................................................................................................... 35
3-11) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf................................................................................................................ 35
3-12) Case Water Filter......................................................................................................................................... 36
3-13) How to Remove the Carbonator Kit...........................................................................................................37
3-14) Motor Damper.............................................................................................................................................. 39
3-15) Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly).................................................................................................... 40
3-16) Gallon Door Bin (RF31FM*S**).................................................................................................................... 41
3-17) Gallon Door Bin (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**).............................................................................................. 42
3-18) Vertical Hinged Section.............................................................................................................................. 43
3-19) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator.............................................................................................................. 44
3-20) Evaporator In Refrigerator......................................................................................................................... 45
3-21) Freezer Door................................................................................................................................................ 46
3-22) Convertible Door..........................................................................................................................................47
3-23) Ice-Maker.................................................................................................................................................... 48
3-24) Auger Motor Fan........................................................................................................................................ 50
3-25) Flex Zone Light............................................................................................................................................ 51
3-26) Freezer Light................................................................................................................................................ 51
3-27) Side Light..................................................................................................................................................... 52
3-28) Door Switch In Freezer.............................................................................................................................. 52
3-29) Evaporator Cover In Freezer..................................................................................................................... 53
3-30) Evaporator In Freezer................................................................................................................................ 53
3-31) Comp Cooling Fan...................................................................................................................................... 54
3-32) Comp Cooling Fan Motor.......................................................................................................................... 55
3-33) Relay O/L.................................................................................................................................................... 56
3-34) COMPRESSOR.............................................................................................................................................57
3-35) Electric Box................................................................................................................................................. 58
3-36) Descriptions of CO2 Cylinder Installation and Sparkling Water Functions (only for RF31FM*S**)..... 59
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Disassembly and Reassembly
3-1) PRECAUTION
● Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.

● 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
Use for assembling and disassembling

Phillips Head Driver
of screw

Flat Head Driver of HomeBar, Dispenser, Deli Cartessen
Box, Main PBA etc...

Hex Wrench ø2mm
of Handle

Socket Wrench ø10mm
of Door Hinge
- Water whitening phenomenon

All water provided to refrigerators flows through the core filter which is an alkaline water filter. In this
process, the pressure in the water that has flowed out of the filter gets increased, and massive oxygen and
nitrogen become saturated. When this water flows out in the air, the pressure plummets and the oxygen
and nitrogen get supersaturated so that they turn into gas bubbles. The water could look misty due to
these oxygen bubbles. It is not because dust or chemicals, just a few seconds later, it will be clean again.
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3-2) Refrigerator Door
Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the 3 screws holding down

the Top Table and remove the Top
Table () 
2. Disconnect the electrical ()

above the upper left door hinge To
disconnect the connector () more
easily, press the end of the hook ()
and pull connector.
Make sure unit is unplugged.

CAUTION

Refrigerator Door
3. As shown in the picture, Remove

water tube from hinge () by
holding at the both sides of the 
Tube Fitting and pulling it out. And,
remove the Tube Fitting () by
pulling the water hose after pushing 
in the locking ring tab at the end of
the Tube Fitting.
4. After pulling the Hinge Lever,

remove the Hinge.
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5. L
ift the door straightly up to remove
while opening it more than 90°.
Be careful not to drop the

CAUTION
door.
6. With a Philips head screwdriver,

remove the screw () attatched to 
the lower left and right door hinges.
With a 3/16"(0.2) in Hex wrench,
remove the 2 flat head screws () 
Remove the lower left and right door 
hinges ().

Refrigerator Door
7. With a Philips head screwdriver,
remove the screw().
After, With Flat Head Driver(),
Lift up and remove the Auto Hinge 
()
Door Middle Hinge

8. If the Auto Closing Hinge is aligned
to be vertical as shown in the figure,
align it to be parallel by using the
Door Middle Hinge. (Refer to No.5
for the disassembly of the Door Auto Closing Hinge
Middle Hinge)
Do not use a flat head Check the direction

screwdriver to align the
Auto close Hinge. It may get
CAUTION damaged. Use the Door middle
Hinge instead.
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3-3) Door Handle Refrigerator
1. Loosen the Set Screw situated at

the end of the inner part of handle
about 0.1in by using Hex wrench.
Door Handle Fridge

2. Pull the Set handle out by moving it
straight up.
Be careful not to scratch or
CAUTION
break the parts.
3-4) Door Handle Freezer & Flex zone
1. Loosen the Set Screw situated at the

bottom right of the appliance about
0.1in by using Hex wrench.
Door Handle Freezer

2. Pull the Set handle out by moving it
to the right side.
CAUTION
break the parts.
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3-5) Refrigerator Light
1. Press the tabs on the back of the

Lamp Cover and take it off.
Refrigerator Light
2. Remove the 2 screws And separate

the LED panel.
3-6) Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser
1. Remove a screw under the display

cover.
2. Remove the display cover by pulling

it up.
Put the thumbs on the surface door
and hold the bottom of the Display
Panel with four fingers. And then,
Cover-Display pull out the Display Panel as shown
in the photo to remove it.
Take care not to break the
CAUTION
Locking Tabs.
3. Disengage the housing connector of

display cover.
(Apply for SPARKLING OPTION)
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3-7) Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*S**)
1. Disengage 2 the Housing Connectors

by pushing a flatblade screwdriver.
Water-Dispenser
(SPARKLING 2. Remove 2 screws of the Guide Ice
OPTION) Route Assy.
3. Pull the Guide Ice Route Assy and

Disassemble the water hose.
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4. Assembly shall be in order from the

disassembly. Before assembling
Case-Ice and Route, please check
the status of the hose.
Water-Dispenser
(SPARKLING
OPTION)
5. When assembling Cover-Display, 

first insert it from upper side and
then assemble to bottom side.
Otherwise, the hook can be broken 
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3-8) Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**)
1. Disengage the Housing Connector

by pushing a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Remove 2 screws of the Case Ice

Route Assy.
Water-Dispenser
3. Pull the Case Ice Route Assy.
(Ice/Water model )
4. Assembly shall be in order from the

disassembly. Case-Ice and Route
shall be assembled inside of hose.
Otherwise, assemble cannot be
accomplished.
5. When assembling Cover-Display,

first insert it from leftside and then 
assemble to rightside.
Otherwise, the hook can be broken.

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3-9) Glass Shelf
Remove the shelf by lifting the front

Glass Shelf
part of the shelf up and pulling it out.
3-10) Foldable Glass Shelf
1. Remove 2 screws of the Folderble

Foldable Glass Shelf
Glass Shelf.
3-11) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf
1. Remove the vegetable & fruit drawer

by pulling the roller part and lifting it
up.
Vegetable 2. While pressing the button on the

& left of the shelf in the picture, lift up
Fruit Drawers Shelf the Vegetable & Fruit Drawer Shelf.
(Refer to the picture)
3. Remove the vegetable & fruit drawer

shelf by pulling it out.
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3-12) Case Water Filter
To disassemble the Case Water Filter,

remove the water filter and all drawers
and shelves.
1. Remove the 3 screws holding down

the Top Table and remove the Top
Table ().
2. a. Remove Cover Tube Fitting (). 

b. Remove the Water tube (blue)
from the tube fitting by pushing
Case Water Filter
in on the locking ring () and
pulling out the tube.
3. Remove three screws securing the

water tubes.
4. a. Pull the Water blue hose out. 

b. Push the Tube Fitting () and pull
the grey hose out.
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5. Disconnect the 2 Housing

connectors (). 
Case Water Filter
6. Lift and pull the Case Water Filter

out.
3-13) How to Remove the Carbonator Kit
1. Remove the two screws located

above the Top Door Guard of the
Fridge.
How to Remove the 2. Remove the CO2 Cylinder Cover

Carbonator Kit (). 
3. Flip up the Lever.
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4. Remove the CO2 Cylinder(60L) by

turning it counter clockwise.
5. Take off () by removing the two

screws.

6. Remove the three screws.
How to Remove the

Carbonator Kit
7. While pressing the Fitting, remove

the Water Hose(1ea).
Remove the Connector Housing.
8. Disassemble display refer to page 31.

While pressing the Fitting, remove
the Water Hose from DIS valve.
9. Lift up the Carbonator Kit.
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3-14) Motor Damper
1. Remove the 2 screws under the.

water filter case and take off the
cover damper ().
Motor Damper 2. Disengage 2 housing connector.
3. Take off the Motor Damper by

pulling a flat-blade screwdriver.
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3-15) Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly)
1. Turn the water filter count-

clockwise. (Refer to the picture)
2. Remove the water filter by pulling it.

Water Filter
3. Push the water filter directly.
4. Turn the water filter clockwise until it

locked.
Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly (approx. 6 to 7 minutes), otherwise water may
CAUTION
drip from the dispenser. This means that there is still air in the line.
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3-16) Gallon Door Bin (RF31FM*S**)
1. Remove the Cap.

Gallon Door Bin 2. Remove 2 screws of the Gallon Door
(SPARKLING Bin.
OPTION - TOP) 3. Lifting the Gallon Door bin up and
pulling it out.
1. Open Cylinder cover.

Gallon Door Bin
2. Tilt the Cylinder(60L) towards the
(SPARKLING
front first and remove the door bin
OPTION – BOTTOM)
by moving straight up.
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3-17) Gallon Door Bin (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**)
Gallon Door Bin 1. Remove the door bin by moving

(Right) straight up.
2. a. R
emove dis door bin by moving
Gallon Door Bin straight up.
(Left) b. Remove by moving up the left B
side of door bin.


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3-18) Vertical Hinged Section
1. Remove 2 screw cap parts with a

flat-blade(-) screwdriver.
Before doing the above, make

CAUTION
sure that the unit is unplugged.
2. Unscrew 2 screws.
Vertical Hinged
Section
(center mullion
attached to left side
3. Disengage the internal housing
refrigerator door)
connector of the vertical hinge.

CAUTION
4. Remove the vertical hinged section

by lifting the vertical hinge up.
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3-19) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator
1. Remove the angle cap with a flat-

blade screwdriver.

CAUTION
break the parts
2. Loosen the 4 screws, which fix the

Evaporator cover
3. Remove the the lower part of angle

Evaporator Cover In mid by pulling it out and pushing it
Refrigerator down.

4. Lift up the evaporator cover.
5. Disconnect the 2 housing

connectors.

CAUTION
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3-20) Evaporator In Refrigerator

1. Disconnect the housing connector
<Left>
part on left side.

CAUTION
<Right>

Evaporator In on right side.
Refrigerator
3. Remove the evaporator by moving

it up while holding both of bottom
sides
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3-21) Freezer Door
1. Pull out the Pull Out Drawer by

maximum.
2. After lifting the Pull Out Drawer up

holding both sides, remove it at the
rail system.
3. Remove the Tilting Pocket() by

lifting it up 
4. After lifting the Freezer Guard up

Freezer Door holding both sides, remove it at the
rail system.
5. Press the fixing hook of rail system.
6. After holding and pulling out the

top of Freezer Door, remove it at the
rail system.
Make sure there is no scratch

at the end of Sliding Rail by
CAUTION being dented from the floor .
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3-22) Convertible Door
1. Pull the and remove the convertible

room () by pulling it to your
body with both hands. open to full
extension.
2. Remove the cover housing () by a

flat-blade screwdriver.
3. Disengage the housing.

Mid drawer
4. Unscrew 4 bolts.
(1 bolts each on the both sides)
5. Lifting up the convertible door.

Remove the convertible door from
the rail.
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3-23) Ice-Maker
1. When pressing the Energy-Saver

and the Fridge buttons on the
Display together for 8 seconds at
the same time, it will convert to the
Test Mode and the entire Display
function will be off.
2. When pressing any button within 15
seconds after it is shifted to the Test
Mode, its function will change in the
following order.
Manual operation1(FF) Manual
operation2(0F-r) → manual defrost
of fresh food compartments(rd) →
manual defrost of fresh and freezer
compartments(fd) → cancel(Display
all off).
● Set unit to Fd for 5 minutes. This will
allow for easy removal of the ice
maker.
Button
3. While pressing the tab on the top
Ice Maker right side, lift up the Ice Bucket and
pull it out
4. Remove the screw from the Wire

Housing Cover.
5. Remove the Wire Housing Cover.
6. Disconnect the Ice Maker Housing

Connector.
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3-23) Ice-Maker
7. Remove the screw from the Duct

Tray-ice.
8. With a flat blade screwdriver, push

the duct to the right and remove it
from the locking tab. (Refer to the
image.)
9. With a flat blade screwdriver, pry

down on the refrigerant tube to
separate it from the bottom of the
ice maker. (Refer to the image.)
Ice Maker
10. Push down the refrigerant pipe
slightly and separate the refrigerant
pipe and the Ice Maker Assembly
completely.
11. While pressing the Hook, pull out the

Ice Maker.
12. While pushing down the Duct-Tray-

Ice, pull out the Ice Maker carefully
and remove it.
※ When removing the ice maker, be
careful not to damage the grommets
on the tray or the refrigerant tube.
(Refer to the dotted parts on the
right side photo.)
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3-24) Auger Motor Fan
1. Disconnect the FAN-AUGER-ASSY

Connector.
Auger Motor Fan 2. Hold the Hook on the bottom of the

FAN-AUGER-ASSY and lift it up to
make it free from the Locking Tab.
3. While lifting it up, take the FAN-

AUGER-ASSY out of the Ice Maker
Compartment.
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3-25) Flex Zone Light
1. Remove the cover Flex zone lamp

() by a flat-blade screwdriver.
Flex Zone Light
3-26) Freezer Light
1. Remove the cover Freezer lamp like

the way disassembling the Flex zone
lamp.
Freezer Light
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3-27) Side Light
1. Remove the cover Side lamp () by

a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Separate the Side lamp from the

Refrigerator Light
case.
3-28) Door Switch In Freezer
1. Remove the freezer drawer bin by

using a flat-blade(-) screwdriver.
Door Switch In
Freezer

part.
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3-29) Evaporator Cover In Freezer
1. Remove the freezer door and freezer

drawer by pulling out the drawer
and then unscrewing 2 screws.
Evaporator Cover In
2. Lift up the evaporator cover.
Freezer
3. Disengage the 3 housing connectors

and remove the evaporator cover.
3-30) Evaporator In Freezer
1. Remove the housing connector part

left one.
Evaporator In
Freezer
2. Remove the evaporator by pulling

the lower part of the evaporator
while lifting it up.
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3-31) Comp Cooling Fan
1. Unscrew 5 screws of COVER COMP.
2. Remove the DRAIN HOSE.
3. Remove 1 screw.
4. Disengage the HOUSING

Comp Cooling Fan
CONNECTOR. (Refer to the picture)
5. Pull it forward and lean against the

DRAIN HOSE.
6. Rotate it based on the PIPE.
7. The FAN is disassembled.

/ Assembly it in reverse order.
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3-32) Comp Cooling Fan Motor
1. Remove the screw with a flat blade

screwdriver.
2. Remove the motor fan by pulling the

fan out while graping the motor part.
Comp Cooling Fan 3. Unscrew 2 screws fixed in the

Motor motor.
4. Remove the BRACKET MOTOR with

a flat blade screwdriver.
5. Remove the MOTOR after pulling the

BRACKET MOTOR out.
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3-33) Relay O/L
1. Remove Cover Relay.
Relay O/L
2. Remove the relay O/L with a flat-

blade screwdriver.
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3-34) COMPRESSOR
1. Cut off the LOKRING connecting the

COMP and the CONDENSER with a
Pipe Cutter.
(Red-line marking points)
2. Cut off the LOKRING connecting the

CONDENSER and the HOT PIPE with
a Pipe Cutter. (Red-line marking
points)
COMPRESSOR
3. Link the COMP and the CONDENSER
with a PIPE-CONNECTOR (DA81-
05659A) by brazing the joint areas.
4. Link the CONDENSER and the HOT

PIPE with a PIPE-CONNECTOR
(DA81-05659B) by brazing the joint
areas.
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3-35) Electric Box
1. Remove the 2 screw attached to the

upper left and right Case PCB Panel
with a phillips screwdriver(+).
2. Disengage all housing connectors

from the main PCB.
PBA Main

CAUTION
3. Press the lower locking hook down

and remove the Main PBA by pulling
it out.
1. Remove the INVERTER PBA by lifting

PBA INVERTER
the upper part of the hook up.
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3-36) Descriptions of CO2 Cylinder Installation and Sparkling Water Functions (only for RF31FM*S**)
Installing a CO2 Cylinder

(For Sparkling Water Refrigerators Only - Optional)
To use the Sparkling Water feature on your refrigerator, you need to install a
Sodastream CO2 cylinder.
Purchasing CO2 Cylinders(60L)
• Purchase cylinders(60L) at the nearest Sodastream retailer or on line at www.
sodastream.com.
• USE ONLY SODASTREAM carbonators (or CO2 cylinders, 60L). SAMSUNG and
SODASTREAM are not legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited
to, property damage caused by gas leakage from the use of generic carbonators
(or CO2 cylinders, 60L). The sparkling water system in your SAMSUNG refrigerator is
designed to work ONLY WITH SODASTREAM carbonators (or CO2 cylinders, 60L)
• We suggest buying extra cylinders(60L) for later use. Store extra cylinders in a
cool, open space, well out of the reach of children. Do not store cylinders in the
refrigerator.
Water Line Hookup

• Make sure that you have connected the refrigerator to a water line before installing
the cylinder.
Installing a Cylinder into the Refrigerator

To install a cylinder in the refrigerator, follow these steps:
1. Open the Cylinder Cover.

• The refrigerator comes from the factory with the Sparkling Water function set to
Off. If the Sparkling Water function is Off, the OFF icon is displayed on the Display
Panel.
:: Refer to Page 62 ; Turning Off the Sparkling Water Function.
2. Attach the Cylinder to the Regulator, and then rotate it clockwise.
3. Push the Cylinder into the Support.
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4. Lock the Cylinder into place by pressing the Lever.

• The inner pressure of the Cylinder may make it difficult to press the lever
down. Hold the lever as shown in the illustration on the right, and then push
down.
• If you don’t lock the cylinder into place, the refrigerator won’t produce
sparkling water.
• If the cylinder is not tightly connected to the Regulator, it will leak CO2 gas,
producing a hiss. If this occurs, repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4, making sure that the
cylinder is firmly attached and locked into place.
5. Press the Sparkling Water button 3 seconds for Cylinder Reset function.
Wait about 20 minutes. (the amount of time needed for a medium level of
carbonation) while the refrigerator makes sparkling water.
• To make sparkling water, the refrigerator injects CO2 from the CO2 cylinder
into water stored in the Sparkling Water tank. The water enters the tank
through the refrigerator’s water supply line. Press 3 seconds
6. Flush the Sparkling Water tank for 2 to 3 times to remove any residual
substances that may be in the water. To flush, press the Sparkling button.
Then, press the Ice/Sparkling Water Lever gently with a glass. Fill the glass,
and then empty it into a sink repeatedly for 2 to 3 times.
For more information about using the Sparkling Water function, see Using the Sparkling
Water Function.
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Using the Sparkling Water Function

(For Sparkling Water Refrigerators Only - Optional)
With a Sodastream CO2 cylinder, your refrigerator can make and dispense sparkling
(carbonated) water.
Making Sparkling Water
To turn on the Sparkling Water function and make sparkling water, press the Cubed/Crushed
button for 3 seconds to turn on the Sparkling Water function. When you turn on the function, the
Carbonation Level icon starts to Rotation (it turns on in the order of Level-1 → Level-2 → Level-3
→ Level-1, which indicates that it is in the production of the Sparkling Water.) and the refrigerator
begins to make sparkling water within a few seconds. When production is complete, the Carbonation
Level icon stops Rotation (it turns on in the order of Level-1 → Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1,
which indicates that it is in the production of the Sparkling Water.). In case that the left amount of the
Sparkling Water is not enough after completing the Sparkling Water Production, it would enter into
the Production Mode automatically. (But, when the Sparkling Water Production function is set to OFF,
it won’t operate even if the Sparkling Water is left not enough.)
No OFF Icon
Press the Cubed/Crushed Button for 3 seconds
Sparkling Water Production Time

Depending on the Carbonation Level you set (See Setting the Carbonation Level), the amount of
time it takes the refrigerator to complete the sparkling water production process changes. The table
below lists the production times by Carbonation Level. The refrigerator is pre-set at the factory to
Level 2.
Carbonation Level Level 3 - Hi Level 2 -Med Level 1 - Low

Production Time About 30 minutes About 20 minutes About 10 minutes
Capacity 1.16 quarts (1.1ℓ) 1.16 quarts (1.1ℓ) 1.16 quarts (1.1ℓ)
Dispensing Sparkling Water

To dispense sparkling water, press the Sparkling Water button. Then, push the Ice/Sparkling Water
lever gently with a glass. As time passes, the sparkling water dispensing speed can change. When
the water tastes strongly carbonated, the dispensing speed can be faster. When the carbonation is
weaker, the dispensing speed can slow.
The dissolved CO2 in the sparkling water can also cause the water to pop out when you dispense
it. In addition, due to the pressure fluctuations in the Sparkling Water Tank, the water stream may
shake or become intermittent.
If you keep dispensing sparking water, the water stream may become unstable or break up. This is
caused by changes in pressure in the Sparkling Water Tank. It is not a defect.
Water Dripping
Some time after you have dispensed sparkling water, a few drops of sparkling water can escape
from the dispenser. The water dripping is not a product defect, but a natural result of mixing CO2
and water.
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Controlling the Carbonation Level

When pressing the Sparkling Water button additionally while the Sparkling Water is selected,
the Carbonation Level will change as follows;
Medium (Level-2) → Strong (Level-3) → Weak (Level-1) → Medium (Level-2).
• If there is previously produced sparkling water inside the Sparkling Water tank, the
refrigerator dispenses sparkling water with the previous Carbonation Level. (Changes in
the Carbonation Level do not take affect until the next time the refrigerator makes sparkling
water.)
• While the Sparkling Water is in production, its Level Icon will change in the order of Level-1
→ Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1, which indicates that it is in the production of the Sparkling
Water. When pressing the Sparkling Water button with the Sparkling Water selected during
the production of the Sparkling Water, its Carbonation Level will be displayed for several
seconds. When pressing the Sparkling Water button again while the Carbonation Level is
being displayed, the Carbonation Level changes. (Changes in the Carbonation Level do not
take affect until the next time the refrigerator makes sparkling water)
If not pressing the Sparkling Water button while it displays its current Carbonation Level, the
Carbonation Level Icon will turn on in the order of Level-1 → Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1,
which indicates that it is in the production of the Sparkling Water.
• If you change the Carbonation Level during the production of sparkling water the refrigerator
produces sparkling water at the previous Carbonation Level.
The Carbonation Level is set to Level 2 at the factory. If the sparkling water tastes too strong
or too weak, change the carbonation level. Level 1 provides a milder carbonation, Level 3 a
stronger carbonation.
• If you change the Carbonation Level while the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the
Level change is not applied to the water being currently carbonated. Instead, the Level
change is applied to the next batch of sparkling water the refrigerator produces, after the
previous batch is consumed.
• If there is a power interruption when the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the
refrigerator may re-start the carbonation process when power returns and put too much
carbonation into the water. If this occurs, we recommend throwing out the overly carbonated
water and starting the process again.
• The lifetime of the CO2 cylinder can vary, depending on the Carbonation Levels you choose.
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Turning Off the Sparkling Water Function

To turn off the Sparkling Water function, press the Cubed/Crushed button for 3 seconds.
OFF Icon On
Press for 3 seconds

Any sparkling water remaining in the Sparkling Water tank after you have turned off the
Sparkling Water function can still be dispensed.
If you turn off the function when the refrigerator is in the middle of making sparkling water,
it halts the function after finishing the current operation.
Replacing a Cylinder
When the taste of sparkling water is weak or non-existent, replace the current cylinder
with a new cylinder. To replace a cylinder, follow these steps:
1. Lift up the Lever holding the cylinder in place.
2. Pull the Cylinder out of the Support.
3. Rotate the Cylinder counterclockwise to remove it from the Regulator.
4. To install a new cylinder, follow the directions for installing a cylinder starting at Step 2 in Installing a Cylinder
into the Refrigerator.
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Notes
• If you open the refrigerator door while the refrigerator is making sparkling water, it will
stop. When you close the door, it will resume making sparkling water in about a minute.
• If you keep dispensing sparking water, the water stream may become unstable or break
up. This is caused by changes in pressure in the Sparkling Water Production Tank. It is
not a defect.
• If the water hose is kinked or water is not supplied properly, the Carbonation Level
of the Sparkling Water will be high. This occurs because the same amount of carbon
dioxide (CO2) is dispensed by the Cylinder regardless of the amount of water in the
Production Tank.
• If the Sparkling Water function is on and you dispense about 1.16 quarts (1.1 L) of
sparkling water, the refrigerator automatically begins making more sparkling water.
• If you are not going to be home for a long period of time, do not want to use the
Sparkling Water function any more, or you are moving:
1. Press the Cubed/Crushed button for three seconds to turn off the Sparkling Water
function.
2. Empty the Sparkling Water tank by dispensing all the water in the tank.
3. Remove the CO2 Cylinder.
Function to Check the Remaining Quantity of CO2 in the Cylinder for Service Technicians :
To check how much CO2 is left in the Cylinder, press the Energy Saver button for 5
seconds with the Fridge Door being open. Then, CO2 will be injected for a second.
This function can be used in all conditions; whether it is producing the Sparkling Water or
not.
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Installing and Using CO2 Cylinders 4. Lock the Cylinder into place by
pressing the Lever.
• Purchasing CO2 Cylinders(60L) • If you don’t lock the cylinder
USE ONLY SODASTREAM carbonators into place, the refrigerator won’t
produce sparkling water.
(or CO2 cylinders, 60L). SAMSUNG
and SODASTREAM will not be legally
responsible for any damage, including, but
5. Press the Sparkling Water button for 3 seconds to
not limited to, property damage caused turn the Cylinder reset function on.
by gas leakage from the use of a generic • If you replace the CO2 Cylinder during Sparkling
carbonator (or CO2 cylinder, 60L). Water Production (The Carbonation Level Icon
turns on in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 1.), wait
The sparkling water system of SAMSUNG until the refrigerator completes production before
Refrigerators is designed to work ONLY turning the Sparkling Water Production function
WITH SODASTREAM carbonators (or CO2 back on. Because you interrupted production, the
sparkling water may be over carbonated.
cylinders, 60L). If you want accurate carbonation level in the next
production, you need to empty the tank before you
• Water Tube Hookup start production.
Connect the white hose on the back of the Because the first 2 glasses of sparkling
refrigerator to water before installing the water dispensed after installation may
cylinder. contain residual substances, throw them out.
For information about dispensing sparkling
Installing a Cylinder in the Fridge water, see Operating Your French Door
To install a cylinder in the refrigerator, follow Refrigerator.
these
steps: Storing Extra Cylinders
1. Open the Cylinder Cover.
Store extra cylinders in a cool, open space,
well out of the reach of children. Do not
store cylinders in the refrigerator.
Replacing a Cylinder
If the carbonation level is abnormally low,
2. Attach the Cylinder to the this means the CO2 cylinder is empty.
Regulator, and then rotate it
clockwise.
In this case, we recommend that you
replace the cylinder with a new one.
To replace a cylinder, follow these steps;
1. Lift up the Lever holding the
cylinder in place.
3. Push the Cylinder into the Support.
2. Pull the Cylinder out of the Support.
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3. Rotate the Cylinder Production Tank. It is not a defect.

counterclockwise to remove it from • the water hose is kinked or water is not
If
the Regulator. supplied properly, the Carbonation Level
of the Sparkling Water will be high. This
occurs because the the same amount of
the carbon dioxide (CO2) is dispensed
4. To install the new cylinder, follow the directions for by the Cylinder regardless of the amount
installing a cylinder starting at Step 2. of water in the Production Tank.
5. Press the Sparkling Water button for 3 seconds to • The useful life of the Cylinder will vary,
turn the Cylinder reset function on. depending on the level of carbonation
• If you replace the CO2 Cylinder during Sparkling you select.
Water Production (The Carbonation Level Icon turns
on in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 1.), wait until the • If you are not going to be home for a
refrigerator completes production before turning long period of time, do not want to use
the Sparkling Water Production function back on. the Sparkling Water function any more,
Because you interrupted production, the sparkling
water may be over carbonated. We recommend or you are moving:
that you throw out the overly carbonated water. 1. Press the Cubed/Crushed button for
three seconds to turn off the Sparkling
Water function.
Operational Notes
2. Empty the Sparkling Water tank by
• Be sure to use genuine Soda Stream dispensing all the water in the tank.
Cylinders from authorized resellers.
3. Remove the CO2 Cylinder.
• The refrigerator starts making sparkling

water about 10 seconds after you turn on
the Sparkling Water Production function.
• If you open the refrigerator door while the
refrigerator is making sparkling water, it
will stop. When you close the door, it will
resume making sparkling water in about
a minute.
• If there is a power interruption when
the refrigerator is making sparkling
water, the refrigerator may re-start
the carbonation process when power
returns and put too much carbonation
into the water. If this occurs, we
recommend throwing out the overly
carbonated water and starting the
process again.
• If you keep dispensing sparkling water,
the water stream may become unstable
or break up. This is caused by changes
in pressure in the Sparkling Water
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
troubleshooting
4-1) Function for failure diagnosis....................................................................................................................... 68

4-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function)............................................................ 68
4-1-2. Display function of Communication error....................................................................................... 69
4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function.................................................................................................................. 70
4-1-4. Display function of Load condition..................................................................................................73
4-1-5. Cooling OFF mode setting function North American(US, Canada) Models Only.......................75
4-1-6. Exhibition mode setting function (All Regions Except for North America)..................................75
4-1-7. Option setting function......................................................................................................................76
4-1-8. Option TABLE....................................................................................................................................78
4-2) Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom(Flow Chart)........................................................ 82
4-2-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis.................................................................................. 84
4-2-2. If FAN does not operate................................................................................................................. 94
4-2-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate................................................................................................ 95
4-2-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate...................................................................................... 96
4-2-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)................................................................................97
4-2-6. When Power is not applied............................................................................................................ 98
4-2-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.)...................................................................... 99
4-2-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound)............................100
4-2-9. When the Panel PBA does not operate normally.......................................................................102
4-2-10. If Mid drawer Panel PCB is not working normally....................................................................103
4-2-11. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up.....................................................................104
4-2-12. If ICE Water is not supplied..........................................................................................................105
4-2-13. If Sparkling is not supplied..........................................................................................................106
4-2-14. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied.................................................................................... 107
4-2-15. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geard Motor) is not working normally.............................................108
4-2-16. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting........................................................................................................109
4-2-17. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions.................................................... 110
4-3) General diagnosis......................................................................................................................................... 111
4-4) Diagnosis for Sparkling system...................................................................................................................113
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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/Hold 3 sec for Power Cool 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 operation1(FF) Manual operation2(OF r) -> manual defrost of fresh food compartments(rd)
-> manual defrost of fresh and freezer compartments(Fd) -> cancel(Display all off)
• If any key on the front of panel is not pressed within 15 seconds after the test mode, the test mode will be
canceled and it will be returned to previous mode.
1) Manual operation function

RF31FM*S** (For Sparkling Model Only) RF31FM*D** / RF24FS** (For Ice/Water Model Only)
Energy Saver Key + Fridge/Hold 3 sec for Power Cool 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" on the display and it indicates the refrigerator has
entered the manual operation. At this moment, buzzer beeps as an alarm.
1-2) If any key is pressed once at the manual operation1 status, OF-r will be displayed. FF and OF-r means
manual operation 1 and 2 separately. These 2 functions operate with same RPM of COMP.
1-3) If manual operation is selected, compressor will run at once without 7 minutes delay in any mode. If the
refrigerator is on the defrost cycle at the moment, defrost will be finished and manual operation will begin.
(Be careful if manual operation get started at the moment of compressor off, over load could be occurred)
Compulsion working 1 : 3600RPM Compulsion working 2 : 3600RPM
1-4) If manual operation works, compressor & f-fan operate continuously for 24 hours and fresh food
compartment will be controlled by the setting temperature.
1-5) When the manual operation runs, setting temperature will be selected automatically as below: freezer
compartment -8°F(-23°C), fresh food compartment 34°F(1°C).
1-6) During manual operation, Freezer Key & Power Cool function will not be work.
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 removing power from the unit, then resupplying power.
1-8) Alarm(0.25 sec ON/ 0.75 sec OFF) will beep continuously until manual operation is completed and there is
no function to make the sound stop.
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2) Forced Defrost
2-1) When you press any key one more time at Fridge off Forced Operation [OF r], rd lights up on the Display
Panel. At this time, the Forcd Operation stops immediately and R-Defrost will be performed at the same
time.
2-2) When you press any key one more time at Forced R-Defrost [rd], Fd lights up on the Display Panel. At this
time, FR-Defrost will be performed at the same time.
2-3) At this time, it will send out “Beep” sound for 2 seconds and then it will perform Forced F/R Defrost while
sending out “0.5 sec On and 0.5 sec Off” sound.
3) Test cancel mode

3-1) During the simultaneous defrosting of fresh food and freezer compartments, if the display panel change to
the test mode and test button is pressed one more time, defrosting of fresh food and freezer
compartments will be canceled and the unit will return to the normal operation.
Or, all test functions will be canceled by turning main power ON and OFF.
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 Flex Zone Temp. 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)
① ① ① ①
① 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

① ① ① ①
② If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously

for 8 seconds, the error mode by self-diagnosis will be canceled.
2-1) If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds during normal operation, the
temperature setting display will operate for 2 seconds (ON/OFF 0.5sec each).
If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 8 seconds (including above 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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※ R Self-diagnostics check list

LED
Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method
F R
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30- “3” N76-”1”:

FZ-Sensor Error
shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30- “6” N76-”1”:

FF-Sensor Error
shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
Display error : separation of sensor
FZ-DEF-Sensor housing part, contact error, disconnection, The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30- “5” N76-”1”:
Error short circuit. shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
Display error of detecting temperature of
FF-DEF-Sensor sensor : more than 149℉(+65°C) or less The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30- “8” N76-”1”:
Error than -58℉(-50°C) shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
Ambient-Sensor The voltage of MAIN PCB CN78- “8” CN78-

Error ”12”: shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
Flex room-Sensor The voltage of MAIN PCB CN78- “9” CN76-”1”:

Error shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
Humidity-Sensor Separation of sensor housing part, The voltage of MAIN PCB CN30- “1” CN30-”7”:
Error contact error, disconnection, short circuit shall be between 4.5V~1.0V

Ice Maker(FF) Sensor The voltage of MAIN PCB CN90- “1”↔ CN90-
housing part, contact error, disconnection,
short circuit.
Display error of detecting temperature of
Ice Room Sensor The voltage of MAIN PCB CN78- “10” CN78-
sensor : more than 149℉(+65°C) or less
than -58℉(-50°C)
housing part, contact error, disconnection,
Sparkling-Sensor short circuit. The voltage of ASSY KIT PCB CN32- “1”
Error Display error of detecting temperature of CN32-”3”: shall be between 4.5V~1.0V
sensor : more than 149℉(+65°C) or less
than -58℉(-50°C)
Display error during operation of
applicable fan motor : Feed back signal The voltage of MAIN PCB CN76- “3”(Yellow) ↔
FZ-FAN Error
line contact error, motor wire separation, CN76-”1”(Gray): shall be between 7V~12V
motor error
applicable fan motor : Feed back signal The voltage of MAIN PCB CN76- “4”(Orange)
FF-FAN Error
line contact error, motor wire separation, ↔ CN76-”1”(Gray): shall be between 7V~12V
motor error
applicable fan motor : Feed back signal The voltage of MAIN PCB CN76- “5”(Sky-blue)
C-FAN Error
line contact error, motor wire separation, ↔ CN76-”1”(Gray): shall be between 7V~12V
motor error
Separation of freezer compartment
After separating MAIN PCB CN70 wire from
defrost heater housing part, contact
PCB, resistance value between CN70 Brown
error, disconnection, short circuit or
↔ CN70 Gray shall be 63(230) ohm ± 7%.
FZ-DEF Error temperature fuse error. Display error :
(Resistance value is varied by input power) 0
the defrosting does not finish though
ohm : heater short, ∞ ohm : wire/bimetal open
freezer compartment defrost is heating
(Must power off)
continuously for more than 70 minutes.
Separation of fresh food compartment
defrost heater housing part, contact
PCB, resistance value between CN70 White
error, disconnection, short circuit or
↔ CN70 Gray shall be 120(440) ohm±7%.
FF-DEF Error temperature fuse error. Display error :
(Resistanc e value is varied by input power) 0
the defrosting does not finish though
ohm : heater short, ∞ ohm : wire/bimetal open
fresh food compartment defrost is heating
(Must power off)
continuously for more than 80 minutes.
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※ R Self-diagnostics check list
LED
Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method
F R
Display error when open error is detected
PCB, resistance value between Black ↔ Brown
Flex Zone-Damper- by damper heater : separation of Damper
wire shall be 135 ohm± 7%.
Heater Error Heater housing part, contact error,
0 ohm : heater short, ∞ Ohm : wire / bimetal
disconnection, short circuit.
Open.
Ice Maker(FF) Function by Heater : separation of Ice Pipe Heater After changing the Ice Maker(R), plug the
refrigerator power code again, and check the
Error housing part, contact error, disconnection,
operation.
short circuit.
Display error when the Ice Maker(FZ) kit
The voltage of MAIN PCB CN76-”2”(Black) ↔
Ice Room-FAN Error operate moving ice over 3 times or it is
CN76-”1” (Gray): shall be between 7V~12V
not leveled.
Main mycom ↔ Display "41-E" message
Actually, If there is not a problem, it is desirable
Display ↔ Main Mycom and make a buzzing sound when the
to replace Main and Panel PCB With the
Communication Error communication between displays does
oscilloscope after a cable problem confirming.
not work.
Display error when open error is detected PCB, resistance value between CN70 Brown
by ice duct heater : separation of Ice ↔ CN70 Gray shall be 63(230) ohm ± 7%.
Ice Duct Heater Error
Duct Heater housing part, contact error, (Resistance value is varied by input power) 0
disconnection, short circuit. ohm : heater short, ∞ ohm : wire/bimetal open
(Must power off)
PCB, resistance value between Yellow ↔ Pink
Ice Room Bucket by ice room bucket heater : separation
wire shall be 135 ohm± 7%.
Heater Error of Ice Room Bucket Heater housing part,
0 ohm : heater short, ∞ Ohm : wire / bimetal
contact error, disconnection, short circuit.
Open.
Comp starting Failure
When the Compressor fails starting Check if there is a short between compressor
Error
terminals. Check IPM Voltage [Under 13.5V]
Check if there is a short between IPM Pins
IPM Fault Error When there is a IPM Fault error [#1~33] Check the Compressor and the Cycle
Comp Abnormal Check the Compressor connections Check

When there is abnormal current detected
current Detection the voltage of Resistance of R308 [0.09Ohm]
at the Compressor
Error Check the Compressor and the Cycle
Check the voltage of Resistance of R308
Motor Locked Over When there is a Compressor restriction [Short/Open] Check the voltage of both of
RPM Error error C103 terminals [Unstable Voltage] Check the
Compressor and the Cycle
Comp under voltage Check the voltage of Resistance of R513 [Short/
When there is a low voltage error
Error Open]
Comp over voltage Check the voltage of Resistance of R501, R505,

When there is a over voltage error
Error R509 [Short/Open]
by sparkling tank overflow : separation of The voltage of ASSY PCB KIT CN30- “1”
Sparkling Tank
Sparkling Tank Overflow Sensor housing CN30-”2”:
Overflow
part, contact error, disconnection, short shall be over 4.5V
circuit.
by water supply to sparkling tank error The voltage of ASSY PCB KIT CN31- “1”
Water Supply to
: seperation of Sparkling Tank Water CN31-”2”:
Sparkling Tank Error
Level Sensor housing part, contact error, shall be over 4.5V
disconnection, short circuit.
F R
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4-1-4. Display function of Load condition
① ① ① ①
② ②
① If Energy Saver Key + Lighting key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds, ALL ON/OFF will blink
with 0.5interval for 2 seconds.
② If take the finger off from above keys and press Fridge, load condition mode will be started.
1) If Energy Saver Key + Lighting key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds during normal operation, the
temperature setting display of fresh food and freezer compartments will blink ALL ON/OFF with 0.5 for 2
seconds.
2) At this moment, If Fridge Key after Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key is pressed, load condition display mode
will be returned with alarm. At LED all on state, only load condition display will blink ON/OFF with 0.5
seconds interval.
3) Load condition display mode shows the load that micom signal is outputting.
However, It means that micom signal is outputting, it does not mean whether load is operating or not. That
is to say that though load operation is displayed, load could not be operated by actual load error or PCB
relay error etc. (This function would be applied at A/S.)
4) Load condition display function will maintain for 30 seconds and then normal condition will be returned
automatically.
5) Load condition display is as below. Only the load control LED will blink with 0.5interval in "Display LED"
F-10 R-10
F-1 R-1
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※ Load mode Check list
Display LED Display contents Operation contents Etc
When FF compartment FAN operates with high
R-1-ⓐ R-FAN High
speed, applicable LED Blink
When FF compartment FAN operates with low
R-1-ⓑ R-FAN Low
When FF compartment defrost heater operates, LED
R-1-ⓒ R-DEF Heater
Blink
R-1-ⓓ START MODE When refrigerator is plugged initially, LED Blink
When ambient temperature is more than 93℉(35°C),
R-1-ⓔ Overload condition
LED Blink
When ambient temperature is less than 72℉(21°C),
R-1-ⓕ Low temperature condition
LED Blink
R-1-ⓔ,ⓕ When ambient temperature is between 73℉(22°C)
Normal Condition
(ALL LED Off) and 91℉(34°C)
R-1-ⓖ Exhibition Mode LED Blink at the display mode.
F-1-ⓐ COMP. When COMP operates, applicable LED Blink
When FZ compartment FAN operates with high
F-1-ⓑ F-FAN High
When FZ compartment FAN operates with low
F-1-ⓒ F-FAN Low
When FZ compartment defrost heater operates, LED
F-1-ⓓ F-DEF Heater
Blink
When C-FAN operates with high speed, applicable
F-1-ⓔ C-FAN High
LED Blink
When C-FAN operates with low speed, applicable
F-1-ⓕ C-FAN Low
LED Blink
Sparkling Water To Dispenser When the Sparkling Water To Dispenser Valve
F-1-ⓖ Sparkling Model Only
Valve operates LED Blink
R-10-ⓐ Damper Open When damper open, applicable LED Blink
R-10-ⓒ I-DEF HEATER (Ice Maker HEATER) When ice maker heater operates, LED Blink
When the Ice Maker's Bucket is full, applicable LED
R-10-ⓓ Full Ice
Blink
When water is detected by the Water Fill-Up Sensor
Sparkling Water Tank Fill-Up
R-10-ⓔ in the Sparkling Water Tank (Water is full), the LED Sparkling Model Only
Detection
blinks.
When water is detected by the Water Low Sensor
Sparkling Water Tank Low
R-10-ⓕ in the Sparkling Water Tank (Water is low), the LED Sparkling Model Only
Detection
blinks.
It is the case in which water is not detected by
either the Water Fill-Up Sensor or the Water
R-10-ⓔ,ⓕ Sparkling Water Tank Water Low Sensor in the Sparkling Water Tank. It is
Sparkling Model Only
(ALL LED Off) Level Detection : EMPTY the condition that it enters the Sparkling Water
Production while the Sparkling Water Production
function is turned on.
When the Water To Dispenser valve operates LED
F-10-ⓒ Water To Dispenser Valve Sparkling Model Only
Blink
When Ice Room-FAN operates with high speed,
F-10-ⓓ Ice Room-FAN High
applicable LED Blink
When Ice Room-FAN operates with low speed,
F-10-ⓔ Ice Room-FAN Low
applicable LED Blink
F-10-ⓕ DC Valve When the DC valve operates LED Blink Sparkling Model Only
F-10-ⓖ French Heater When French Heater operates, applicable LED Blink
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4-1-5. Cooling OFF mode setting function North American(US, Canada) Models Only
① ①
① ①
① If Energy Saver Key + Power freeze Key are pressed for 5 seconds, Cooling Off mode will be started.
1) If Energy Saver Key + Power freeze are pressed simultaneously for 5 seconds during normal operation,
Cooling Off mode will be started with buzzer sound(ding-dong).
2) If above Energy Saver Key + Power freeze Key are pressed one more time, Cooling Off mode will be canceled.
3) If Cooling Off mode is selected, blinks "O-FF" on the temperature setting display of the panel and it indicates
the refrigerator has entered the Cooling Off mode.
4) During Cooling Off mode, if fresh food and freezer compartments sensors are higher than 149°F (65°C)
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.
-U nder the condition of Cooling Off mode, Cooling Off mode will be operated when Power On after Power OFF.
4-1-6. Exhibition mode setting function (All Regions Except for North America)
① ①
① ①
1) If Energy Saver Key + Power freeze are pressed simultaneously for 5 seconds during normal operation,
Exhibiton mode will be started with buzzer sound(ding-dong).
2) If above Energy Saver Key + Power freeze Key are pressed one more time, Exhibition mode will be canceled.
3) If Exhibition mode is selected or canceled by key, displays "on" or "oF" for 5 seconds on the temperature
setting display of the panel and it indicates the refrigerator has entered or exited the Exhibition mode.
After 5 seconds, the display panel will work normally.
4) During Exhibition mode, if fresh food and freezer compartments sensors are higher than 149°F (65°C)
Exhibition 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 Exhibition mode, Exhibition mode will be canceled when Power On after Power OFF
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4-1-7. 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
① ①
① ①
① 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
Reference Reference Reference Reference
Code Down Code Value Value Down Code Down Code Value Value Down
Code Up Reference Code Up Reference

Value Up Value Up
※ Key control in option mode
Energy Saver Key Code Down key

Power Freezer Key Code Up key
Lighting Key Reference Value down key
Power Cool Key Reference Value Up key
• 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℉(-2°C) by operating
option, do as below. This function is for changing the standard temperature.
In -2℉(-19°C) of current temperature of freezer compartment, if you make the temperature lower to -4℉
(-2°C) by the option, the standard temperature would be controlled -6℉(-21°C)
Therefore, if you change the setting of temperature option to -2℉(-19°C) on the panel, the appliance will be
operated with -6℉(-21°C). It means that standard temperature is controlled -4℉(-2°C) less than setting
temperature in the display.
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.
NOTE 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.)
Code
- If fresh food compartment "0" shows Reference
only, temperature Valuevalue of freezer compartment will be set
reference
and current freezer compartment temperature code will be displayed on the freezer temperature display.
3) If freezer compartment "4" is set as below freezer compartment code after fresh food compartment "0 is set,
standard temperature of freezer compartment will be lower than -4℉(-2.0°C).
(Refer to the picture "changing the freezer compartment temperature")
: If you wait for 20 seconds after completing the setting, MICOM will save the setting value to the EEPROM
and normal display will be returned and the option setting mode will be canceled.
4) Option changing method as above is the same as all RFG29** model.

5) By the same method as above, it is possible to control the fresh food compartment temperature, water
supply, ice-maker harvest temperature/time, defrost return time, hysteresis by temperature, notch gap by
temperature etc.
Code
6) Option function is set in the EEPROM Reference
at shipping process in Value
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.
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.
NOTE (Please do not set the other options except above SERVICE Manual.)
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4-1-8. Option TABLE
1) Temperature changing table of freezer compartment

Set item Freezer Temp Shift
Reference Fridge Room 7-SEG
Value 0
Setting value
compartment
FZ Temp.
compensation
Code
0 0℉(0.0℃)
1 -1℉(-0.5℃)
2 -2℉(-1.0℃)
3 -3℉(-1.5℃)
4 -4℉(-2.0℃)
5 -5℉(-2.5℃)
6 -6℉(-3.0℃)
7 -7℉(-3.5℃)
8 +1℉(+0.5℃)
9 +2℉(+1.0℃) Code Reference Value
10 +3℉(+1.5℃)
11 +4℉(+2.0℃)
12 +5℉(+2.5℃)
13 +6℉(+3.0℃)
14 +7℉(+3.5℃)
ex) If you want to change the freezer standard temperature to
-4℉(-2°C)
15 +8℉(+4.0℃)
2) Temperature changing table of fresh food compartment

Set item fresh food Temp Shift
Reference Fridge Room 7-SEG Code Reference Value
Value
1
Setting value
compartment
FZ Temp.
compensation
Code
0 0℉(0.0℃)
1 -1℉(-0.5℃)
2 -2℉(-1.0℃)
3 -3℉(-1.5℃) ex) If you want to change Reference
Code the Value
4 -4℉(-2.0℃) fresh foodCode Reference Value
compartment
5 -5℉(-2.5℃) standard temperature to
6 -6℉(-3.0℃) 4℉(2°C)
7 -7℉(-3.5℃)
8 +1℉(+0.5℃)
9 +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
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3) Operation rate changing table of dispenser heater

Set item Dispenser Heater Rate
Value 19
Setting value
compartment
FZ
Rate change
Code
0 +0.0%
+ 20% operation
1
( up to 100% )
ex) If you want to change the dispenser heater operation rate
to +20%
4) Temperature changing table of Pantry/MidCode

Drawer Reference
Room Value
Set item Pantry/Mid Drawer Room Temp Shift
Value 20

Setting value
compartment
FZ Temp.
compensation
Code
0 0℉(0.0℃)
1 -1℉(-0.5℃) Code Reference Value
2 -2℉(-1.0℃)
3 -3℉(-1.5℃)
4 -4℉(-2.0℃)
5 +1℉(+0.5℃)
6 +2℉(+1.0℃)
7 +3℉(+1.5℃)
ex) If you want to change the mid drawer room temperature to
-2℉(-1.0℃)
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5) Amount of water supply to ice tray

Set item Amount of Water Supply
Value 32
Setting value
compartment
FZ Amount of water
supply
Code
0 setting value
1 Setting value + 10cc
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
ex) If you want to change the amount of water supply to ice
tray to Setting value + 10cc
6) Time changing table of ice maker droppingCode

standbyReference
time Value
Set item Ice Maker Standby Time
Value 33
Setting value
compartment
FZ Temp.
compensation
Code
0 14min.
1 13min. Code Reference Value
2 12min.
3 11min.
4 10min.
5 15min.
6 16min.
7 17min.
8 18min.
9 19min.
10 20min.
11 21min.
12 22min.
13 23min. Code Reference Value
14 24min.
15 25min. ex) If you want to change the ice maker dropping standby time
to 18minutes.
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7) Temperature changing table of ice room Code Reference Value

Set item Ice Room Temp Shift
Value 34
Setting value
compartment
FZ Temp.
compensation
Code
0 0℉(0.0℃)
1 -1℉(-0.5℃) Code Reference Value
2 -2℉(-1.0℃)
3 -3℉(-1.5℃)
4 -4℉(-2.0℃)
5 -5℉(-2.5℃)
6 -6℉(-3.0℃)
7 -7℉(-3.5℃)
8 +1℉(+0.5℃)
9 +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 ice room standard temperature
to +5℉(+2.5℃)
8) Temperature changing table of Ice Maker Dropping Temperature

Set item Ice Maker Dropping Temperature
Reference Fridge Room 7-SEG Code Reference Value
Value 35
Setting value
compartment
FZ Temp.
compensation
Code
0 -13℃
1 -12℃
2 -11℃
3 -10℃
4 -14℃
5 -15℃
6 -16℃
7 -17℃
ex) If you want to change the mid drawer room temperature to
-2℉(-1.0℃)
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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, PX41C, 502AT/ 103**(ICE MAKER SENSOR(MOLD)/FULL UP, 20Kohm
( Actual measurement = value of the table below X 2 )
℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance ℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance ℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance

-50 -58 4.694 153319 -5 23 3.107 16419 40 104 1.153 2997
-49 -56.2 4.677 144794 -4 24.8 3.057 15731 41 105.8 1.124 2899
-48 -54.4 4.659 136798 -3 26.6 3.006 15076 42 107.6 1.095 2805
-47 -52.6 4.641 129294 -2 28.4 2.955 14452 43 109.4 1.068 2714
-46 -50.8 4.622 122248 -1 30.2 2.904 13857 44 111.2 1.040 2627
-45 -49 4.602 115631 0 32 2.853 13290 45 113 1.014 2543
-44 -47.2 4.581 109413 1 33.8 2.802 12749 46 114.8 0.988 2462
-43 -45.4 4.560 103569 2 35.6 2.751 12233 47 116.6 0.963 2384
-42 -43.6 4.537 98073 3 37.4 2.700 11741 48 118.4 0.938 2309
-41 -41.8 4.514 92903 4 39.2 2.649 11271 49 120.2 0.914 2237
-40 -40 4.490 88037 5 41 2.599 10823 50 122 0.891 2167
-39 -38.2 4.465 83456 6 42.8 2.548 10395 51 123.8 0.868 2100
-38 -36.4 4.439 79142 7 44.6 2.498 9986 52 125.6 0.846 2036
-37 -34.6 4.412 75077 8 46.4 2.449 9596 53 127.4 0.824 1973
-36 -32.8 4.385 71246 9 48.2 2.399 9223 54 129.2 0.803 1913
-35 -31 4.356 67634 10 50 2.350 8867 55 131 0.783 1855
-34 -29.2 4.326 64227 11 51.8 2.301 8526 56 132.8 0.762 1799
-33 -27.4 4.296 61012 12 53.6 2.253 8200 57 134.6 0.743 1745
-32 -25.6 4.264 57977 13 55.4 2.205 7888 58 136.4 0.724 1693
-31 -23.8 4.232 55112 14 57.2 2.158 7590 59 138.2 0.706 1642
-30 -22 4.199 52406 15 59 2.111 7305 60 140 0.688 1594
-29 -20.2 4.165 49848 16 60.8 2.064 7032 61 141.8 0.670 1547
-28 -18.4 4.129 47431 17 62.6 2.019 6771 62 143.6 0.653 1502
-27 -16.6 4.093 45146 18 64.4 1.974 6521 63 145.4 0.636 1458
-26 -14.8 4.056 42984 19 66.2 1.929 6281 64 147.2 0.620 1416
-25 -13 4.018 40938 20 68 1.885 6052 65 149 0.604 1375
-24 -11.2 3.980 39002 21 69.8 1.842 5832 66 150.8 0.589 1335
-23 -9.4 3.940 37169 22 71.6 1.799 5621 67 152.6 0.574 1297
-22 -7.6 3.899 35433 23 73.4 1.757 5419 68 154.4 0.560 1260
-21 -5.8 3.858 33788 24 75.2 1.716 5225 69 156.2 0.546 1225
-20 -4 3.816 32230 25 77 1.675 5039 70 158 0.532 1190
-19 -2.2 3.773 30752 26 78.8 1.636 4861 71 159.8 0.519 1157
-18 -0.4 3.729 29350 27 80.6 1.596 4690 72 161.6 0.506 1125
-17 1.4 3.685 28021 28 82.4 1.558 4526 73 163.4 0.493 1093
-16 3.2 3.640 26760 29 84.2 1.520 4369 74 165.2 0.481 1063
-15 5 3.594 25562 30 86 1.483 4218 75 167 0.469 1034
-14 6.8 3.548 24425 31 87.8 1.447 4072 76 168.8 0.457 1006
-13 8.6 3.501 23345 32 89.6 1.412 3933 77 170.6 0.446 978
-12 10.4 3.453 22320 33 91.4 1.377 3799 78 172.4 0.435 952
-11 12.2 3.405 21345 34 93.2 1.343 3670 79 174.2 0.424 926
-10 14 3.356 20418 35 95 1.309 3547 80 176 0.414 902
-9 15.8 3.307 19537 36 96.8 1.277 3428 81 177.8 0.404 877
-8 17.6 3.258 18698 37 98.6 1.253 3344 82 179.6 0.394 854
-7 19.4 3.208 17901 38 100.4 1.213 3204 83 181.4 0.384 832
-6 21.2 3.158 17142 39 102.2 1.183 3098 84 183.2 0.375 810
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DATA2. Humidity Sensor table

- Voltage output table @23°…, 5Vdc --- HTG3515CH/HTG3535CH
RH(Temperature compensate ) = RH (Relative Humidity ) + ( Temp(°C) °© 23°C) x 0.05
℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance ℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance ℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance

0 909 186 744 46 2246 460 1839 92 3452 706 2827
1 943 193 772 47 2272 465 1861 93 3478 712 2848
2 977 200 800 48 2298 470 1882 94 3504 717 2870
3 1010 207 827 49 2324 475 1903 95 3530 722 2891
4 1043 213 854 50 2350 481 1925 96 3566 730 2920
5 1076 220 881 51 2376 486 1946 97 3595 735 2944
6 1109 227 908 52 2402 491 1967 98 3624 741 2968
7 1141 233 935 53 2428 497 1989 99 3653 747 2992
8 1173 240 961 54 2454 502 2010 100 3683 754 3016
9 1205 247 987 55 2480 507 2031
10 1235 253 1011 56 2505 513 2052
11 1266 259 1037 57 2530 518 2072
12 1297 265 1062 58 2555 523 2093
13 1328 272 1088 59 2580 528 2113
14 1359 278 1113 60 2605 533 2133
15 1390 284 1138 61 2630 538 2154
16 1420 291 1163 62 2655 543 2174
17 1450 297 1188 63 2680 548 2195
18 1480 303 1212 64 2705 553 2215
19 1510 309 1237 65 2730 559 2236
20 1540 315 1261 66 2756 564 2257
21 1569 321 1285 67 2782 569 2278
22 1598 327 1309 68 2808 575 2300
23 1627 333 1333 69 2834 580 2321
24 1656 339 1356 70 2860 585 2342
25 1685 345 1380 71 2886 590 2364
26 1713 350 1403 72 2912 596 2385
27 1741 356 1426 73 2938 601 2406
28 1769 362 1449 74 2964 606 2428
29 1797 368 1472 75 2990 612 2449
30 1825 373 1495 76 3017 617 2471
31 1852 379 1517 77 3044 623 2493
32 1879 384 1539 78 3071 628 2515
33 1906 390 1561 79 3098 634 2537
34 1933 395 1583 80 3125 639 2559
35 1960 401 1605 81 3152 645 2581
36 1986 406 1627 82 3179 650 2604
37 2012 412 1648 83 3206 656 2626
38 2038 417 1669 84 3233 661 2648
39 2064 422 1690 85 3260 667 2670
40 2090 428 1712 86 3288 673 2693
41 2116 433 1733 87 3316 678 2716
42 2142 438 1754 88 3344 684 2739
43 2168 444 1776 89 3372 690 2762
44 2194 449 1797 90 3400 696 2785
45 2220 454 1818 91 3426 701 2806
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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(R) Sensor has troubled

ERROR Code
Start
DATA1. Is MAIN PCB Connector NO

Temperature table CN90 inserted correctly?
** Measuring point of resistance value according to

YES Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly
Sensor **
Is ICE Maker Sensor NO
ICE MAKER: CN90 ”1”↔ “7” measuring resistance
value ** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open trouble unit normal?
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual YES Replace the temperature sensor
Sensor MICOM/Connector number
Is the voltage between NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
ICE Connector CN90-"1"(Brown)and MAIN PCB Connector CN90 - "1"(Brown) and
Maker J23 JUMMPER PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER normal?
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V. YES Recheck the wire connection part
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #71, Is input voltage of IC01 NO
CN90 - "1" (Brown) and J23 JUMMPER from
MICOM #71 normal?
PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of Resistance,
R914 DUE to the SMD MICOM YES Check the iced-solder, solder
No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor. bridging, disturbed solder.
Recheck the bad contact of the connection.
☞ Checking method of ICE Maker Sensor resistance ☞ Checking method of ICE Maker Sensor resistance
CN90 "1"(Brown) ↔ "7"(Gray) - Measure the voltage of Resistance R914(IC01 MICOM
- Compare the temperature table after the #71) on PCB or CN90 "1"(Brown) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
measure. - Compare the temperature table after the measure.
Measuring voltage of CN90-"1"(Brown) ↔ J23 PCB Typical Ground
JUMMPER are as below. J23 JUMMPER
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2) If R Sensor has trouble

ERROR Code
Start
Is MAIN PCB NO
DATA1.
Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted
Temperature table correctly?
Sensor ** Is R Sensor NO
R:C N30 - “6” ↔ CN76-"1" measuring resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble /Ω∞: Open trouble
unit normal?
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual

YES Replace the temperature sensor
Sensor MICOM/Connector number MAIN PCB Connector CN30 - “6”(White) and
Connector CN30 - “6”(White) to J23 JUMMPER normal?
R J23 JUMMPER PCB typical Ground
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V. YES Recheck the wire connection part
Is the input voltage of NO
Measuring voltage IC01 MICOM #84,
CN30 - “6”(White) and J23 JUMMPER IC01 MICOM #84 normal?
from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
→ Check the measure on the voltage of Resistance, YES Check the iced-solder, solder bridging,
R311 due to the SMD MICOM disturbed solder.
No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor.
☞ Checking method of R Sensor resistance ☞ Checking method of R Sensor resistance

C N30 - “6”(White) ↔ CN76-"1"(Gray) Compare the - Measure the voltage of Resistance R311(IC01 MICOM
temperature table after measurment. #84) on PCB or CN30 - “6”(White) ↔ J23 JUMMPER PCB Typical Ground
- Compare the temperature table after measurement. J23 JUMMPER
Measuring voltage of CN30 - “6”(White) ↔ J23
JUMMPER are as below.
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3) If R DEF Sensor has trouble

ERROR Code
Start
DATA1. Is MAIN PCB NO

** Measuring point of resistance value according to YES Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly
Sensor **
R-DEF : CN30-"8" ↔ CN76-"1" measuring Is R DEF Sensor NO
resistance value
** 0Ω: Short trouble Ω∞: Open trouble unit normal?
Sensor MICOM/Connector Number
Is the input voltage between NO(0.6V > Measurement < 4.6V)
Connector CN30-"8"(Sky-blue) and MAIN PCB Connector CN30-”8”(Skyblue)
R DEF J23 JUMMPER PCB typical Ground
and J23 JUMMPER normal?
Voltage measured between 4.6V ~ 0.6V.
YES Recheck the wire connection part
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #86 Is the input voltage of IC01 NO
CN30-"8"(Sky-blue) and J23 JUMMPER from MICOM # 86 normal?
→ Check the measure on the voltage of Resistance R313
due to the SMD MICOM YES Check the iced-solder, solder bridging,
No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor. disturbed solder.
☞ Checking method of R Sensor resistance CN30- ☞ Checking method of R DEF Sensor resistance
"8"(Sky-blue) ↔ CN76-"1"(Gray) - Measure the voltage of Resistance R313(IC01 MICOM #86) on
- Compare the temperature table after PCB or CN30-”8”(Sky-blue) ↔ J23 JUMMPER PCB Typical Ground
measurement. - Compare the temperature table after measurement. J23 JUMMPER
Measuring voltage of CN30-”8”(Sky-blue) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
are as below.
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4) If Ambient Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
DATA1. Is NO
MAIN PCB Connector CN78 inserted
Sensor **
Ambient : CN78-”8”↔ “12” measuring resistance value Is NO
** Placed in the right top table of upper hinge. Ambient Sensor unit
** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open trouble normal?
Connector
Ambient J23 JUMMPERCN78-"8"(Yellow) to MAIN PCB Connector CN78 ”8”(Yellow)
PCB typical Ground and J23 JUMMPER normal?
YES Recheck the wiring connection
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #93 Is the NO
CN78-"8"(Yellow) and J23 JUMMPER from input voltage of IC01 MICOM #93
normal?
R315 due to the SMD MICOM
YES Check the iced-solder, solder
No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor bridging, disturbed solder
Recheck the bad contact of the connection
☞ Checking method of Ambient Sensor resistance ☞ Checking method of Ambient Sensor voltage
CN78-”8”(Yellow) ↔ "12"(Yellow) - Measure the voltage of Resistance R315(IC01 MICOM #93) on
- Compare the temperature table after measurement. PCB or CN78-"8"(Yellow) ↔ J23 JUMMPER PCB Typical Ground
- Compare the temperature table after measurement. J23 JUMMPER
Measuring voltage of CN78-"8"(Yellow) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as
below
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5) If F Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start
DATA1. Are MAIN PCB NO

Connector CN30 and CN76
Temperature table inserted correctly?
Sensor ** NO
F : CN30-”4” ↔ CN76-”1” measuring resistance value IS
** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open trouble F Sensor unit normal?
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual YES Replace temperature sensor
F Connector CN30-”4”(Red) to MAIN PCB Connector CN30-”4”(Red) and
J23 JUMMPER PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER normal?
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #82, NO
CN30-”4”(Red) and J23 JUMMPER from Is the input voltage of
PCB typical Ground part are similar. IC01 MICOM #82 normal?
R309 due to the SMD MICOM YES Check the iced-solder, solder
No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor bridging, disturbed solder
Recheck the bad contact of the connection
☞ Checking method of F Sensor resistance CN30- ☞ Checking method of F Sensor voltage

- Measure the voltage of Resistanec, R309(IC01 MICOM #82) on PCB or
"4"(Red) ↔ CN76-"1"(Gray) CN30-"4"(Red) ↔J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after measurement. - Compare the temperature table after measurement. PCB Typical Ground
Measuring voltage of CN30-"4"(Red)↔J23 JUMMPER are as below. J23 JUMMPER
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6) If F DEF Sensor has trouble

ERROR Code
Start
DATA1.
Are NO
MAIN PCB Connector CN30 and CN76
Temperature table insert correctly?
Sensor **
F-DEF : C
CN30-”5” ↔ CN76-”1” measuring resistance IS NO
value FZ DEF Sensor unit
Connector CN30-"5"(Orange) to
F DEF J23 JUMMPER MAIN PCB Connector CN30-”5”(Orange) and
PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER normal?
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #83, Is the input voltage of NO
CN30-"5"(Orange) and J23 JUMMPER from IC01 MICOM #83 normal?
No trouble with PCB and temperature sensor. bridging, disturbed solder
☞ Checking method of F DEF Sensor resistance ☞ Checking method of F DEF Sensor voltage
CN30-"5"(Orange) ↔ CN76-”1”(Gray) - M
easure the voltage of Resistance, R310(IC01 MICOM #83) on PCB
or CN30-"5"(Orange) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after - C
ompare the temperature table after measurement. PCB Typical Ground
measurement. M
easuring voltage of CN30-"5"(Orange) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as below J23 JUMMPER
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7) If Ice Room Sensor has trouble
ERROR Code
Start

Sensor **
Ambient : CN78 ”10”↔ CN76-”1” Measure the voltage Is NO
of Resistance value Ice room sensor unit
** 0Ω: Short trouble /Ω∞: Open trouble normal?
Refer to the circuit diagram in this manual YES Replace temperature sensor
Connector CN78-"10"(Orange) and
Ice Room J23 JUMMPER MAIN PCB Connector CN78-"10"(Orange) and
from PCB Typical Ground J23 JUMMPER normal?
YES Check the wiring connection
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #92, Is the input voltage of NO
CN78-"10"(Orange) and J23 JUMMPER from IC01 MICOM #92 normal?
PCB Typical Ground are similar.
Check the bad connections.
☞Checking Mehod of Ice Room Sensor voltage ☞Checking Method of Ice Room Sensor Voltage
- Measure the voltage of Resistance, R316(IC01 MICOM #92) on PCB or
CN78-"10"(Orange)↔ CN76-”1” (Gray) CN78-"10"(Orange) ↔J23 JUMMPER
- Compare with the temperature table after - Compare with the temperature table after measurement. PCB Typical Ground
measurement. Measured voltage of CN78-"10"(Orange) ↔ J23 JUMMPER are as below J23 JUMMPER
90
troubleshooting
8) Mid Drawer Sensor has trouble

ERROR Code
Start

Connector CN30 and CN76 insert
** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor
** NO
Flex : CN30 ”9” ↔ CN76 ”1” measuring resistance value Is Mid drawer Sensor
Mid Connector CN30-"9"(Yellow) to MAIN PCB Connector CN30-"9"(Yellow)
drawer J23 JUMMPER PCB typical Ground and J23 JUMMPER normal?
Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #87,
Is the input voltage of IC01 NO
CN30-"9"(Yellow)and J23 JUMMPER
from PCB typical Ground part are similar. MICOM Pin #87 normal?
→ Check the measure on the voltage of Resistance, R314
due to the SMD MICOM YES Check the iced-solder, solder
☞ C
hecking method of Mid drawer Sensor resistance CN30-
☞ hecking method of Mid drawer Sensor resistance
C "9"(Yellow) ↔ CN76-”1” (Gray)
CN30-"9"(Yellow) ↔ CN76-”1” (Gray) - Compare the temperature table after measurement.
- Compare the temperature table after measurement. PCB Typical Ground
easuring voltage of CN30-"9"(Yellow)↔J23 JUMMPER are
M
as below
J23 JUMMPER
91
troubleshooting
9) If Humidity Sensor has trouble

ERROR Code
Start
Is MAIN PCB NO
Connector CN30 inserted
correctly?
** Measuring point of resistance value according to YES Bad contact of connector /insert correctly
Sensor"
Humidity : CN30 ”1” ↔ ”3” NO
Resistance value with opened : about 50Ω Is Humidity Sensor
** 0Ω: Short trouble /Ω∞: Open trouble unit normal?
Refer to circuit diagram in the manual Replace the Humidity Sensor
YES
Sensor MICOM/Connector number DATA2. Humidity Sensor Table
Is the voltage between NO (1.0V > Measurement < 3.5V)
Humidity Connector CN30-"3"(brown) to
J23 JUMMPER PCB typical Ground
MAIN PCB Connector CN30-”3”(Brown) and
J23 JUMMPER normal?
Voltage measured between 3.5V ~ 1.0V
YES Recheck the PCB & Wire Terminal connection
Measuring voltage of ICO1 MICOM #81, Is input voltage of NO
CN30-"3"(Brown) and J23 JUMMPER from ICO1 MICOM #81 normal?
→ Check the voltage of Resistance, R321
bringing, disturbed solder
No trouble with PCB temperature sensor.
Exchange the PCB
Recheck the bad contact ofthe connection
☞ Checking method ofHumidity Sensor voltage.

☞ hecking method ofHumidity Sensor resistance
C - Measure the voltage of Resistance, R321(IC01 MICOM #81)
CN30-"3"(Brown) ↔ "1"(Gray) on PCB or CN30-"3"(Brown) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
- Compare the temperature table after the measure. PCB Typical Ground
- Compare the temperature table after the measure. Measuring voltage of CN30-"3"(Brown) ↔ J23 JUMMPER
are below J23 JUMMPER
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troubleshooting
10) Mid Drawer Room Damper Heater has trouble (OPTION)

ERROR Code
Start
Is Damper Heater NO
normal?(about135ohm)

Measure the voltage of Resistance NO
Is MAIN PCB connector
between ① - ② after
(CN77) inserted correctly?
CN77 connector open / 1350 ohm ± 7%
YES 1) Wire connector
Initial Working 2) Replace Heater
MICOM power On Heater off heater NO
#56 Is the input voltage of
condition 3.5V ~ 3.5V ~ 0V IC01 MICOM #56 normal?
4.8V 4.8V
YES 1) Recheck the wire
2) Replace PCB MAIN
Normal(recheck)
☞ Checking method of Flex Zone Room Damper

resistance CN77-"1"(Black) ↔ "2"(Brown)
** Ω∞: Open (wire disconnection, heater
disconnection) trouble / 0Ω: Short trouble
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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 Is the voltage between MAIN Is the voltage between MAIN
PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER and CN PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER and CN PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER and CN 76
76”5”(Sky -blue) around DC7~12V? 76”4” (Orange) around DC7~12V? ”3” (Yellow) around DC7~12V?
FAN work normally
Is the voltage between MAIN Is the voltage between MAIN
Is the external temperature PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER and CN76-
above 66.2℉(19℃ )? PCB Ground J23 JUMPER and CN
76-"12"(Purple) around 0V? "11" (White) around 4.5~5V?
Repair the connection
of Door switch
Recheck after 7 minutes Door & MICOM State
(Time could be delayed
depending on the F MICOM R MICOM(#28)
Door
temperatures. If the (#29) Right and Left
temperature is lower, It Power ON with 7 minutes delay In initial power to appliance, the compressor
may not operate : about Close 5V(High) 0V(Low) after power OFF.
For preventing the over load of and fans of fresh food/ freezer, compressor
59℉ (below 15℃) Open 0V(Low) 5V(High) compressor) fan operate. If freezer temperature is sensed
of 41℉ by momentary power failure, fans will
operate after 7 minutes.
Does DC7~12V alternate with Does DC7~12V alternate with below Does DC7~12V alternate with
below DC 2V between MAIN PCB Ground J23 DC 2V between MAIN PCB Ground J23 below DC 2V between MAIN PCB Ground
JUMMPER and CN76 ”5”(Sky-blue) JUMMPER and CN76 ”4”(Orange) J23 JUMMPER and CN76 “3”(Yellow)
Replace MAIN PCB Ground
F FAN pulse voltage PCB Typical Ground Reference

CN76 “7”(Brown) J23 JUMMPER
CN76-7(F),8(R),9(C)will generate the pulse signal when motor rotates.
These signals will be inputted into MICOM. • Expected causes
Unless signals are not inputted during motor operating, will be ON 10 ① Check that if FAN-MOTOR has failure itself.
seconds after fan Off. But if signals are not still entered, the above ② Check that if wiring connection has bad contact.
operation will restart four times more. ③ Check the input of the fan motor rotation pulse
If signals are not entered continuously, the motor will be restarted after 10 when motor fan operates.
Minutes. This function is effective when the normal operation of motor
The voltage measured around 2~3V
with multi-meter though the voltage is would be restrained by foreign matters such as ice.
very weak because of pulse signal
The voltage between PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER and PCB Typical Ground
☞ Display for checking the self-diagnostic function J23 JUMMPER
F FAN ; CN76 ”3”(Yellow) shall be less than DC 7~12V.
R FAN ; CN76 ”4”(Orange) shall be less than DC 7~12V.
R FAN ERROR
(Option) F FAN ERROR C FAN ERROR C FAN ; CN76 ”5”(Sky-blue) shall be less than DC 7~12V.
- Recheck if resistance values are different after measuring.
1) F-FAN 2) R-FAN 3) C-FAN
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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.
- When pressing the ICE TEST S/W for a certain period of time (over
1.5sec), the function is accomplished. After beginning of TEST
Start
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 No
Is COMPRESSOR ON ?
then Ice maker motor turns on.
- As the Ice maker motor turns on, TEST MODE COUNT operates.
Execute manual operation
(6 minutes count) Yes
Condition
- Ambient temperature : 32℃/75%
- Notch : 2℉/38℉(-19.0℃/3.3℃) Is the voltage between
MAIN PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER Yes
Initial full of ice bucket capacity : 794 g, 58ea
and CN76-”2” (Black) around
DC7~12V? FAN works normally
No
Ice Room control temperature Is the Ice No

Ice ON 8.6℉(-13℃) Room temperature suitable for
the Fan working?
Ice OFF 26.6℉(-3℃) Operation
Yes temperature/ready
Reference
CN76 “6” will generate the pulse signal when motor rotates. Does DC7~12V alternate
These signals will be input into MICOM.
with below DC2V between MAIN No
Unless signals are not input during motor operating, will be ON
10seconds after fan OFF. But if signals are not still taken, the above PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER
operation will be retried four times more. If signals are not taken and CN76-"2"(Black)?
continuously, the motor will be restarted after 10 minutes. Replace MAIN PCB
This function is against the case that motor movement would be Yes Ground
restrained by foreign matters like ice.
※ Predicted Cause
FAN pulse voltage
CN76-”6”(Pink)
PCB Typical Ground
J23 JUMMPER
① FAN-MOTOR troubles itself
② Bad wiring connections.
③ Wrong Input of the fan motor rotation pulse
The voltage is variable due to pulse signal ☞ Checking method of Ice Room FAN Motor Voltage with the voltage between Ice Room FAN ;
but measured about 2~3V with the Multi- CN76-"1"(Gry) shall be less than DC 7~12V.
Meter.
- Ice Room FAN Motor Voltage shall be less than DC 7~12V.
1) Ice Room - FAN
PCB Typical Ground
☞ Display for checking the self-diagnostic function J23 JUMMPER
Ice Room FAN ERROR
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troubleshooting
4-2-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate
1. Water will be automatically supplied to the Ice Maker depending on temperature & time conditions, and ice will be
produced to dispense.
2. Power is applied to one end of the wires. So, make sure to refer to its Exploded View whenever doing the
disassembly.
3. The operation of the Ice Maker shall be done after pressing the Ice Maker Test Button.
(Fridge Ice Maker) It is not possible to check when the power is off.
4. Since both of the PCB and the Ice Maker are located at the front and the back each other, make sure to have two
people check them.
5. It may cause burn when the Ice Maker Heater heats up. So, please take an extra caution.
6. The Ice Maker has a counter-clockwise rotation function. So, its counter-clockwise rotation is normal.
Displays ERROR Code Opration Condition while Motor is rotating
Micom(IC01) Operation Status
Stand-by On
Motor Load (#74) 0V 5V
Start Heater Load (#118) 0V 5V
Heater operates differently according to the
conditions. Test Mode operation will be 30
sec.
Ice Maker rotates when No
#7 Stand-by On pressing the Ice Maker testing
(Test Switch) switch (over 1.5 sec)?
5V 0V
Yes
1) Check & Replace ICE MAKER KIT
2) Check Main PCB Input Signal &
Replace it (Micom IC01 Pin #7 - "0V")
Before Input Voltage of IC01 MICOM No
Standby Rotation Completed #73 is normal?
finishing
#73 (Blade Ice
0V 4.9V 4.9V 0V
Scoop) Yes 1) Check Wire Connection
2) Check & Replace ICE MAKER KIT
3) Check & Replace MAIN PCB
Ice maker Operation Status Is the water supplied in 6 No

minutes (After detecting the full
Home → Motor CCW Rotation → Motor CW bucket and its horizontality)?
Rotation → Water Supply → Normal ('Ding
Dong' Sound) Yes
1) Check & Replace Water Valve
* Refer to Water Valve Operating
Conditions
2) Check & Replace Main PCB
Is the ICE Maker Sensor No
normal?
Yes 1) Check & Repair ICE Maker Sensor

* Refer to it when ICE Maker Sensor is
defective
PCB & Ice Maker Related Parts are
normal.
Check all the Wire Connections again.
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troubleshooting
4-2-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)
R DEF ERROR F DEF ERROR
Start
**Measuring point of resistance value according to heater**

F-DEF : C
N70 “3”(Brown) ↔ CN72 ”3” (Gray) measuring
resistance value(63 ohm ± 7%) Are the all deforst
R-DEF : CN70 ”1”(White) ↔ CN72 “3”(Gray) measuring resistance heater normal?
value(120 ohm ± 7%)
** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open(bimetal, heater) trouble
Check the bimetal, heater
disconnection, wiring connection etc.
Refer to self-diagnostic
Is defrost sensor by function in the manual
Reference to the manual “Self-Diagnostic” self-diagnostic normal?
Replace the
applicable sensor
**Measuring point of resistance value according to sensor **

F-DEF : CCN30-”5” ↔ CN76-”1” measuring resistance value Is the temperature of
R-DEF : CN30-”8” ↔ CN76-”1” measuring resistance value defrost sensor lower
** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open trouble than 53.6℉(12°C)? manual operation for a certain time
Resistance value of sensor according to temperature

86℉(30℃) 4.22kΩ
68℉(20℃) 6.05kΩ Manual defrosting of fresh food If Energy Saver + Fridge Key are pressed simultaneously for 8
If you need the and freezer compartments
50℉(10℃) 8.87kΩ operate simultaneously. seconds and then select any key, 3rd test mode(manual
temperature with detail,
32℉(0℃) 13.29kΩ defrosting) will be operated.
refer to DATA1. temperature
14℉-10℃) 20.42kΩ
table
-4℉-20℃) 32.23kΩ
-22℉(-30℃) 52.41kΩ
Is power applied to
each defrost heaters?
Does the system return

to cooling operation after heating for
Recheck the applicable specified time?
sensor.
Reference If defrost sensor
temperatures of fresh food and Normal
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.
Is connection terminal of
MAIN PBA part normal?
☞ Checking method of F,R DEF Heater resistance value Repair connection terminal
CN70-"3"(Brown) ↔ CN72 "3"(Gray)
CN70-"1"(White) ↔ CN72 "3"(Gray)
- Recheck if resistance values are different after the test Check bimetal, heater itself,
1) F DEF Heater 2) R DEF Heater disconnection etc.
Replace failure Relay or

replace PBA ASS'Y
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troubleshooting
4-2-6. When Power is not applied
-T
o check the Inverter PBA,
Caution Start refer to the Operation and
'Refer' sections in this
There is Over AC 115V and DC 310V
manual
at the Inverter PBA Power Circuit. So,
be cautious when repairing the unit or
measuring values.. Is FUSE on PBA Yes
Down?
No
Replace Fuse AC 250V 6.3A
Is DC 300V No
applied between both
ends of BD1+,-?
Yes
Replace the Inverter PBA
IS DC 13.2V applied No
to C121?
Yes
No
IS DC 15V applied to
C108?
Yes
Replace REG1(7815)
IS DC 5V applied to No
C111?
Yes
Replace REG2(5V LDO)
IS DC 5V applied to No
C118?
Yes
Replace REG3(5V LDO)
Does PANEL PBA work No

normal?
Yes
- Check MAIN PBA Wire 1) Check the wire harness
- Check DOOR PANEL PBA 2) Replace PANEL PBA
Is there any No
PBA soldering short
or breakage?
Yes
Normal
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troubleshooting
4-2-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.)
Start
10 minutes have No
passed since COMP
was off
Yes
Check in 10 minutes
When Forced Operation No

Refer to the TEST
Function in this manual mode is activated, COMP
operates
Forced Operation signal sound Yes
Yes No
should be checked F-Sensor is Good
0~800Hz 50% No COMP operation

Duty signal(CN103 #4&#6) is Yes Replace F-Sensor
Signal Output High(about 2-2.5V)
1) Check the wire harness Yes Temperature sensing No

part of MAIN PBA is
2) Replace the MAIN PBA Good
No Is DC 15V applied to
ZD501? Yes Repair the sensing
part or Replace
MAIN PBA
Replace INVERTER Replace MAIN PBA or
Yes Repair the connection
PBA
COMP Connector(CN04) No
is Good
Yes 1) Check the COMP Wire

2) Check the Compressor
No
COMP ASS'Y is Good
Yes
Replace COMP ASS'Y
Normal
99
troubleshooting
4-2-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound)
① If 'ding-dong'sound continuously
Start
Is door closed Door is ajar

completely?
Remove causes after comprehending
the conditions of interferance by door
gasket, food etc,
Is water penetrated
into the door switch?
Replace Door S/W
Seperate the door switch andcheck if the

measured value of unit is changed from 0Ω Is the door
to Ω∞ according to switch ON/OFF. switch unit normal?
* FF Door Switch is magnetic switch.
(It can be operated when door magnet is
combined with it.) Replace Door S/W
Is the connector CN76
inserted correctly?
Connector is not inserted,
Repair disconnect part
Door & MICOM State
Is the input
FZ MICOM(#29) FF MICOM(#28) voltage of main #29,#28
Door changed at door-open and
Mid-drawer Micom(#27) Right and Left
close status?
Close 0V(Low), 0V(Low) Repair wire connection and
Door S/W
Open 5V(High) 5V(High)
MAIN PCB & Door S/W is normal.
Recheck and replace Panel PBA
② 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 PBA
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troubleshooting
③ If buzzer does not sound
Buzzer is installed on the panel PCB in this model.

If buzzer does not sound even though the button is pressed, manual operation is started and door is
opened, it should separate panel PCB and check the breakage of buzzer and bad soldering.
It is very hard to repair the panel PCB because it consists of SMD assemblies.
It is recommended to replace PCB assembly when the failure associated with panel is occurred
except the minor error such as switch pressing error, surface peeling off and so on.
Start
Does it sound
'dingdong' if press a button
on the front panel?
MAIN PCB normal, BUZZER normal
Does it make a sound

of door open alarm when you are opening the
door of freezer or Fridge more than 3
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 Panel PCB
Did lead of
a component fall on the vibration
plate of buzzer?
Replace Panel PCB
Recheck the button pressing

force and mechanical problem
101
troubleshooting
4-2-9. When the Panel PBA does not operate normally
① When the entire or a certain section of the Panel PCB does not light up
- There is a MICOM embedded in the Panel PCB. So, take care when doing repairs. And, except the Solder
Touch, replace the PCB.
Start
Refer to the Circuit Diagram of Is the connetor Insert Connector again Repair the contact
No
this manual or the Wiring Diagram insertion of freezer upper-hinge trouble
attached at the back of the unit. nomal?
Yes
MAIN PCB
Connector (CN50) is inserted No Insert MAIN PCB Connector again
normally?
Yes
The Panel Insert Connector again Repair the contact

No
PCB Connecter is connected trouble
properly?
Yes
When
Yes Replace Panel PCB
replacing Panel-PCB,
it lights up?
NO
① Check the Dispenser and the Top Cover Hinge Connectors.

Check the Wire Cut and the Wire Short.
② Check the wire connection between the Fridge Top
Cabinet and the Main PCB Connector.
② When the Panel PCB buttons do not work
※ When it keeps troubling after check with the above procedures
[Check after turning off the unit and turning it on again]
Buttons get stuck Yes Re-assemble PCB ASS'Y or clear the restriction
being pressed down?
NO
Buttons get stuck Yes Re-assemble PCB ASS'Y or clear the restriction
being pressed down?
NO
Buttons get stuck Yes Replace Panel PCB

being pressed down?
NO
① Check the Dispenser and the Top Cover Hinge Connectors.

② Check the wire connection at the Fridge Top Cabinet.
③ Check Short/Open at the Panel Communication & the Power
Supply Circuit of the Main PCB
Since all Touch is used for the Panel PCB Switch, be sure to turn off the unit and turn it on again after
doing a repair. [It is to adjust the sensitivity of the Touch Panel.]
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troubleshooting
4-2-10. If Mid drawer 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 R room
Door switch
operate normally?
Check and repair the switch
* Refer to <how to repair door switch>
Is the
connector of mid drawer room
inserted correctly
Reinsert Connector, Repair bad contact
Is MAIN PCB
Connector (CN51) inserted
correctly?
Reinsert connector in MAIN PCB
Is signal of MAIN
If Panel Key is not PCB CN51 normal?
selected Check voltage/Replace MAIN PCB
Is the lighting
operated when replace mid drawer
Panel-PCB?
Panel PCB itself has trouble.
① Check the wires of Mid drawer Room - disconnection, short between wires
② Recheck the control circuit of MAIN PCB Mid drawer Panel
③ Check the wire assembling between Panel and MAIN
② If Panel PCB Key is not selected

※ If it is not repaired with the above basic checking method
PCB Typical Ground J23 JUMMPER

The Voltage of KEY is
Working every 2msec/4min Is a key pressed
continuously?
Reassemble PCB ASS'Y / Enforce

the cancelation of pressed keys
Is the PCB system
still operated by separating
of the mechanism?
☞ Checking method of voltage Based on PCB typical
Reassemble PCB ASS'Y /
Ground J23 JUMMPER Enforce the cancelation of pressed
1) Key voltage ; CN51-"11"(Sky Blue) keys
a) Working: 2V±0.5V b) Normal: 0V Is the lighting operated
after replacing the Mid drawer
Panel-PCB?
Convertible compartment Panel
PCB itself has trouble.
Is a normal voltage
outputted from MAIN PCB IC51
during the key operating?
① Replace MAIN PCB
② Check the short of MAIN
Panel wire
① Check the wire of Mid drawer Room - disconnection, short
between wires
② Check the short/open of the mid drawer panel lighting circuit in
MAIN PCB.
103
troubleshooting
4-2-11. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up
When controlling the regrigerator light with Regulator(12V) : LED LAMP

→ Applying to the F/R Room compartment (Option)
* If the Vegetable Lamp does not work properly, check the R compartment LED Lamp because it is connected with
the R compartment LED Lamp in parallel. Refer to the circuit diagram to repair.
Door & MICOM State Start

MICOM(#28)
Door
Right and Left
Does the No
Close 0V(Low) DOOR S/W sense properly?
(Open/Close)
Open 5V(High)
Yes
Check/Replace REED S/W,
Magnet ASS`Y
MICOM State
Door Is the output No
FF FZ voltage of IC01 MICOM #28
(Right and normal?
Left) #28 #29
Close 0V(Low) 0V(Low) Yes Replace/Repair the PCB
Open 5V(High) 5V(High)

Is the output No
voltage of IC76
IC76(R)/IC77(F) State
normal?
Micom IC76(R) / IC77(F)
Yes Replace/Rep air the PCB.
Repair IC76
0V(Low) 0V(Low)
5V(High) 11~12V(High) Is the MAIN No

PCB connector(CN78) inserted
properly?
Yes Check the wire

Re-insert the connector
Does the MAIN No

PCB connector(CN78) output properly?
(11~12V)
Yes Check the connector terminal

Replace PCB
Is the LED LAMP No

connected properly?
Yes Check the

connector terminal
No
Is the LED LAMP nomal?
Yes
Replace LED LAMP
Normal
1) Measuring output voltage

Checking method of Door switch voltage. PCB Typical Ground J23
- Measuring the voltage of PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER and IC76 JUMMPER
voltage( CN78-"3"(Red)/R LED), IC77 voltage (CN78-"1"(Brown)/F LED) - Measuring voltage of CN76-"12")(Purple) ↔ PCB
typical Ground J23 JUMMPER
Close
R LED Lamp ON R LED Lamp OF
Open
104
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.
2) Ice Water(R) Valve
Start
PCB Typical Ground J23 JUMMPER

Is the confirming
YES Normal(Check Ice
sound of the valve operation heard when
Ice maker test switch pushed? water valve hose)
NO
Does Main PCB IC01 NO Check soldering

MICOM #7 voltage change short/Replace PCB
5V/0V?
YES
☞ Checking method of voltage Based on PCB

typical Ground J23 JUMMPER NO
Does Main PCB IC01 MICOM #117 Check soldering
1) Check the voltage of IC73-"4"(same voltage as voltage have high(5V) output? short/Replace PCB
IC01 “104”, IC72-”3”(same voltage as IC01 “117”)
- ICE Water valve waiting (about 0V)
YES
Is the contact point of main PCB NO Check soldering

RELAY RY73 normal? short/Replace PCB
YES
Based on PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER
2) IC73-”13” and IC72-”14” voltage
Does Main PCB IC01 NO
- ICE Water valve Waiting (about 12V±0.8V) Check soldering
- ICE Water valve operating (about 0.7V±0.5V) MICOM #104 voltage have short/Replace PCB
high(5V) output?
NO
Does Main PCB NO

IC73-"13" have about 0.7V Check soldering
short/Replace PCB
output?
3) Check the voltage of Water Valve operating YES

(AC voltage)
=> The Relay RY78 and RY73 operating.
CN70-”5”(Red) <->CN73_1-”1”(Purple) Is the contact
CN72-”3”(Gry) <->CN70_1-”1”(Org) NO Check soldering
point of main PCB RELAY RY78
- ICE Water valve waiting (about AC 0V) short/Replace PCB
normal?
YES
MAIN PCB normal

-- Need to check the other parts
① Check the wire between Ice
water valve↔MAIN PCB
② Ice water valve itself has trouble
or bad contact of connector
③ Check the connection hose
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4-2-13. If Sparkling is not supplied
1. Please shut the water supplying prior to repair.

2. Power is applied to the one end of wires. Be careful when disassembling not to get an electric shock.
3. Check the Door while it is being closed. (By using a magnet stick, simulate a door-closed condition.)
Start
NO Replace the Dispenser

Is the Switch of the Dispenser Lever
mounted correctly? Assy
YES
Is the Sparkling function NO Select the Sparkling

selected on the Display Panel? Function
YES
Is the production of sparkling YES

Standby
water not completed?
NO
NO Refer to the troubleshooting

Does the Main Valve work guide for “ICE Water is not
properly? supplied” on Page 96.
YES

Is the Water Valve normal? guide for “ICE Water is not
supplied” on Page 96.
YES

Is CO2 left in the canister?
guide for CO2.
YES
NO Is it normal when
Is the CO2 Valve normal?
checking it with the Panel
Diagnosing Kit?
YES
Is the water section of the checking it with the Panel
3-Way Valve normal? Diagnosing Kit?
YES
NO Is it normal when NO
Is the Vent Valve normal? checking it with the Panel Replace the Panel
Diagnosing Kit?
YES
Is the Dispenser Valve of the checking it with the Panel
3-Way Valve normal? Diagnosing Kit?
YES
Is the DC Valve on the Is it normal when

NO checking it with the Panel
Discharge Port of the
Diagnosing Kit?
Dispenser?
YES
YES
Is the Wire Connector NO
Check the above steps again between the Panel and the Repair or Replace the
and replace the CO2 kit if no Sparkling Water Control Door
problem found. PBA linked properly?
NO
YES
Replace the Dispenser Assy. Replace the Sparkling Water Kit

Refer to the Exploded View of the Sparkling Water Kit
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4-2-14. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied
Start Fridge door shall be

closed during operation.
No
Are Ices ejected?
Yes
No
Are Ices in the Ice bucket?
Is “Ice Off” mode No

① Check the Ice making switch selected on the display
② Check the DOOR Switch panel?
③ Check the Ice moving motor
④ Check the wiring connections of Ice moving motor Yes
⑤ Check if the COVER ICE ROUTE opens
⑥ Check the Q706 movement related with AUGER_ ① C
heck the water pipe
MOTOR safety Cancel the “Ice Off” : bending / Shut off
Crushed Ice ② heck route of ice check solenoid
Which mode is ③ Check he Ice Maker wiring
selected?
Cubed Ice
Cubed Ice ejected Yes

Is Cubed Ice ejected? Is Crushed Ice ejected?
No Normal Operation status No Normal Operation status
Is Cubed Ice mode No Is Crushed Ice mode No

selected on the selected on the
panel PCB? panel PCB?
Yes Cubed Ice selected Yes Crushed Ice selected
Is the CUBE MOTOR No Is the CUBE MOTOR No

positioned at cubed positioned at cubed
ice mode? ice mode?
Yes Check the wire connections/ Yes Check the wire connections/
Cube Solenoid Motor Cube
Is MICOM IC01 #88 No Is MICOM IC01 #88 No
change into 0V when change into 0V when
press Ice switch? press Ice switch?
Yes - Check the Ice switch has trouble itself Yes - Check the Ice switch has trouble itself
- Check the wire connections - Check the wire connections
- Replace the MAIN PCB - Replace the MAIN PCB
No No
Is the Dispenser Is the Dispenser
Cover opened? Cover opened?
- ICE S/W self diagnosis
Yes - Check the connecting wires. Yes check the WIRE & Motor
- MAIN PCB failure : Replace check Cover ice route S/W 1,2
Replace the MAIN PCB
Is IC73 1,2 changed No Is IC73 #1 changed No
into 5V when pressing into 5V when pressing
Ice Switch? Ice Switch?
Yes Replace the MAIN PCB Yes Replace the MAIN PCB
(Errors on IC01) (Errors on IC01)
Is the contact No Is the contact No
point of RY7A & RY7B RELAY point of RY7A RELAY
changed into 0Ω changed into 0Ω
After disconnecting the Yes - RY7A, RY7B RELAY Error After disconnecting the Yes - RY7A RELAY Error
CN72, CN73 - Replace the MAIN PCB CN72, CN73 - Replace the MAIN PCB
measure The both ends measure The both ends
of Contact points RY7A. of Contact points RY7A.
If MAIN PCB is normal

- Need to check the other parts
① AUGER MOTOR ↔ MAIN PCB
Check the door wiring connections.
② CUBE MOTOR ↔ MAIN PCB
Check the door wiring connections/trouble their own or bad wiring connections.
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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.
☞ Checking Mehod of Cover Ice Route Motor Start

Resistance
(Make sure to work after Power Off)
the voltage of Resistance is variable
according to the input voltage. Does GEARED MOTOR No
CN70 -"5" (Red) ↔ CN73_1 -"3" (Blue) work properly?
** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open trouble
Yes Replace the MOTOR
Is Cubed or Crushed No
Ice mode selected on the
LED PANEL?
Yes Cubed or Crushed Ice is selected

on the LED PANEL PCB
Is the DISPENSER No
switch selected?
Yes Select the DISPENSER switch
Does the wiring at the No

both sides of motor connected
properly?
Yes Check the WIRE
When the MOTOR

rotates. Is the AC input voltage Yes
applied to the both ends
of the motor?
No Check the MOTOR/Check any

interference on MOTOR rotation
① Check CN73_1-"3" Connector / Re-connect

② Check the short/open for the SSR75 of Cover Ice Motor on Main PCB.
③ Check the voltage of Resistance of parallel Connector CN73 -"3",
CN70 -"5"
(Definitely plug out prior to repair)
Is the sensing No
SWITCH connection
normal?
Yes Check/Repair the Housing

connector
Is the switch No
pressed area normal when
motor rotates?
Yes Check/Repair the Motor Rotation

Operating Condition of Dispenser pressing area
Open/Close
CN50 - Switch 1,2 Operating
Close ing Open Are the voltage Yes
J23 JUMMPER and CN50-”9”,
Ice Route Switch 1 0V 5V 0V “10” normal?
CN50 - “9” (Purple)
Ice Route Switch 2 0V 5V 0V No Normal
CN50 - “10” (White)
① M ain PCB - Check the wire OPEN/SHORT between the Cover Ice Motor Rotation sensing switches.
② Check the Short of Cover Ice Motor Control Circuit SSR75 in the MAIN PCB.
③ Replace the MAIN PCB or the Dispenser Cover Motor.
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4-2-16. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting
1. When the IR sensor is defective, ice is not produced even if there is no Ice Maker Error, Ice
Maker Sensor Error or the Ice Maker Function Error.
(When turning on the Self Diagnosis Function, it does not produce ice even if there is no 14E, 15E
or 39E being displayed.)
2. Proceed with the Fridge Door being open and the Ice Bucket being removed.
Start
Indicator Location for Ice

Full in Fridge
Remove the Ice Bucket
and turn on the Load
Blinking : Ice Full
Status Display Function. Keep On : Not Ice Full
No
Ice Full in Fridge Room
Yes
Take a photo of the

Block the Receiver with
Emitter with the Cell
a hand.
Phone.
No No
The Emitter is on. Fridge : Changes to Ice Full
Yes Yes
Receiver Normal
Receiver Defect Emitter Defect Receiver Defect
Emitter Normal
Emitter Normal Emitter Defect
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4-2-17. 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
LED Blinking Frequency Remarks
Functions
Normal
N/A
Operation
Starting 1. Short between COMP U,V, and W phase(CN04)
Failure 2. Short among IPM Pins(No. #1 ~ 26)
3. Drop the IPM operating Voltage under DC 13.5V
SPM Fault 4. Other cases, check the COMP, cycle, etc.
Abnormal 1. Open the COMP wire(CN04)
Current 2. Bad condition of R1(ex. Bad soldering.)
Detection 3. Other cases, check the COMP, cycle, etc.
1. Operating the locked rotor COMP within 5 second.
Motor 2. Operating the COMP under 1000 RPM more than 5
Locked / second.
Over RPM 3. Occur the huge change of input voltage in a moment
4. Other cases, check the COMP, cycle, etc.
Under 1. Drop the input voltage under AC 53V
Voltage 2. Short resistor R312(DC link resistor)
1. Increase the input voltage over AC 155V
Over
2. Short resistor among R309, R310 and R311(DC link
Voltage
resistor)
LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions
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4-3) General diagnosis
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The • Check that the power plug is properly connected.
refrigerator • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than
does not work the freezer or fridge inner temperature. If it is, set the refrigerator
at all or it colder.
does not chill
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
sufficiently.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing
proper ventilation?
The food in • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is too low.
the fridge is • Try setting the refrigerator to a warmer temperature.
frozen.
• Is the temperature in the room too low? Set the refrigerator
warmer.
• Did you store the food which is juicy in the coldest part of the
refrigerator? Try moving those items to the other shelves in the
fridge instead of keeping them in the colder areas or bins.
You hear • Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.
unusual noise • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing
or sounds. proper ventilation?
Try moving the back of the refrigerator at least 2 inches from the
wall.
• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. It is normal
and occurs because various accessories are contracting or
expanding according to the temperature of the refrigerator interior.
• If it sounds as if something is hitting something else inside
the refrigerator, this is normal. The sound is caused by the
compressor operating at high capacity.
The cabinet-
door sealing
area of the • Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the
vertical hinged section of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
appliance
is hot and • Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you
leave the door open for a long time.
condensation
is occurring.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
Ice Maker is • Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line
not producing before making ice?
ice. • Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer
temperature lower.
You can
hear water • This is normal. The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating
bubbling in the through the refrigerator.
refrigerator.
There is a bad • Check for spoiled food.
smell in the • Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) should be tightly
refrigerator. covered.
• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or
suspicious food.
Frost forms on • Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can
the walls of the circulate freely.
freezer. • Allow sufficient space between the stored foods for efficient air
circulation.
• Is the freezer drawer closed properly?
Water • Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
dispenser • Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
is not
• Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
functioning.
• Is the water tank frozen because the fridge temperature is too
low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.
• Is the Child Lock on?
Auto close • Is there an imbalance between the right and left parts of the door?
system does • Open and close the door smoothly 1~2 times. After you do this,
not work with the auto close system usually works properly again.
the freezer
• Try opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right part
door. and the left part of the door.
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4-4) Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)
⑤ ⑨
①
② ⑥
⑧
③ ④
⑦ DIS valve
F-10 R-10
⑫ F-1 R-1
⑩
⑬
R-10-ⓔ Sparkling Water Tank Fill-Up Detection

⑪ Cylinder Lever
R-10-ⓕ Sparkling Water Tank Low Detection
Display error when open error is detected by

The voltage of ASSY PCB KIT CN31- “1”
Water Supply to water supply to sparkling tank error : seperation
CN31-”2”:
Sparkling Tank Error of Sparkling Tank Water Level Sensor housing
shall be over 4.5V
part, contact error, disconnection, short circuit.
Trouble
PROBLEM Trouble Shooting Step 2 Possible Causes SOLUTION
Shooting Step 1
Press the Sparkling

The Display is not Water button (③) on the
Check if Sparkling (②) is
set to the Sparkling Panel Display and set the
selected on the Display Panel.
Mode. Dispenser to the Sparkling
Mode.
Turn on the Sparkling Water

Production by pressing the
When the Sparkling
Nothing Sparkling Water button (③)
Water Production
coming on the Display Panel for 3
Check if the Sparkling Water is set to OFF, it
out when Water coming out seconds (resetting the CO2
Production (②) is off. does not produce
pressing the when pressing Cylinder) or pressing the
additional Sparkling
Sparkling the Water Cube/Crushed button (④)
Water.
Water Dispenser Lever for 3 seconds (Sparkling
Dispenser ON/OFF).
Lever
Check if it is in the Sparkling

Water Production Mode (②). No water dispensing
Wait until it completes the
(The Sparkling Level Icon during the Sparkling
Sparkling Water Production.
rotates in the order of 1→2→3 Water Production
with a 0.5 sec interval.
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Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Even if it has passed the

production time of the selected Check if the Fridge Door
The Fridge Door is
Sparkling Level, it keeps Switch is defective or close
open.
operating (②, 30 minutes in the Fridge Door.
Max )
1. When pressing only the

Sparkling Water Lever, the
Display Panel does not wake
up.
Defective Sparkling Replace the Dispenser
2. When pressing only the
Water Lever Switch Lever.
Water Lever, the Display Panel
wakes up.
※ It is on the Display OFF
mode for Energy Saving.
When pressing the Energy
Saver button (①) on the
Display Panel for 5 seconds
after opening the Fridge CO2 Run-out inside
Door, it will send off a Ding Replace the CO2 Cylinder
the CO2 Cylinder
Dong sound and then the
CO2 Valve will be open for a
Nothing second.
coming
out when Water coming out Confirm the Sound: There are 1. The CO2 Cylinder Lever
pressing the when pressing CO2 Valve operating sounds. (⑪) is locked.
Sparkling the Water But, there are no CO2 injection 2. After opening the Fridge
Water Dispenser Lever sounds. The CO2 Cylinder
Door, press the Energy
Dispenser -. Sounds occurring when the Lever is not locked. Saver button (①) on the
Lever CO2 Valve is operating: "Tak" Display Panel for 5 seconds
-. Sounds occurring when the and check if CO2 is injected.
CO2 is being injected: "Sui~k"
1. Reset the CO2 Cylinder by
after opening the Fridge
pressing the Sparkling Water
Door, it will send off a Ding
button (③) for 3 seconds
on the Display Panel and
reproduce the Sparkling
second. Defective CO2
Water.
Injection Valve
2. When there is no
Confirm the Sound: There
CO2 injection even after
are no CO2 Valve operating
completing the reproduction
sounds.
of the Sparkling Water,
-. Sounds occurring when the
replace the Module.
CO2 Valve is operating: "Tak"
1. The Sparkling Production 1. Remove the Cover of the
OFF Icon (②) is blinking. Sparkling Water Module.
2. The Over Flow Error occurs Water leaks related 2. Check for any water
at the Self Diagnostics mode. to the Sparkling leak around the Over Flow
: When pressing the ① and ⑤ Water Sensor (⑬).
buttons for 8 seconds at the 3. Replace the Module when
same time, it will display 93E. there is any leak.
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Trouble
Shooting Step 1
1. Check it at the Display 1. Reset the CO2 Cylinder by
Function of Load Condition pressing the Sparkling Water
Mode. button (③) for 3 seconds
: It is displayed that there is no on the Display Panel and
detection for both the Water reproduce the Sparkling
Fill-Up and the Water Empty Water.
Defective 5-Way
(R-10-ⓔ, R-10-ⓕ). 2. When both the Water Fill-
Valve
2. The Water Supply Error Up and the Water Empty
(No Water Supply)
is confirmed at the Self are not detected (R-10-ⓔ,
Diagnostics Mode. R-10-ⓕ) after completing
: When pressing the ① and the reproduction of the
Water coming out ⑤ buttons for 8 seconds at Sparkling Water and there
when pressing the same time, it will display is the Water Supply Error,
the Water 94E. replace the Module.
Dispenser Lever Without connecting 1. Check if the CO2 Cylinder
Check it at the Display the Tap Water, run is connected properly.
Function of Load Condition the Sparkling Water 2. Reset the CO2 Cylinder by
Mode. Production Mode. pressing the Sparkling Water
: Displaying that the Water And then, connect button (③) for 3 seconds on
Fill-Up is not detected (R-10- the Tap Water. the Display Panel.
ⓔ). 3. When pressing the
: Displaying that the Water (No Sparkling Water Sparkling Water Lever
Empty is not detected (R-10- is produced after after the Sparkling Water
Nothing ⓕ). the Tap Water and Production is completed,
coming → The Mixing Tank is empty. the CO2 Cylinder check if the Sparkling Water
out when are connected.) dispenses.
pressing the
Sparkling
Water Whether the Child Lock (⑥) on The Child Lock is
Cancel the Child Lock (⑥)
Dispenser the Display Panel is selected. selected.
Lever
Defective Water
Check the connecting status Connect the Water Supply
Supply Tube
of the Water Supply Tube at Line correctly at the back of
Connection at the
the back of the Fridge. the Fridge.
back of the Fridge.
After separating the Panel,

No water
check the status of the
dispenses when Defective Housing
Housing connection (⑨) Connect the Housing (⑨)
pressing the Connection
between the back of the Panel
Water Lever.
and the Fridge.
Check whether the Fridge No Water

Door is open or whether Dispensing when Close the Fridge Door or
the Fridge Door Switch is opening the Fridge repair the Door Switch
defective. Door.
When plugging out the Hose

(⑧) of the DC Valve Input
Terminal and pressing the Defective DC Valve Replace the DIS Valve (⑦)
Lever, the Sparkling Water or
the Water dispenses.
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Trouble
Shooting Step 1
When plugging out the Hose 1. Defective Housing

1. Reconnect the Housing
(⑩) of the 5-Way Valve (⑨,⑫) Connection
(⑨,⑫) and check it.
Nothing Input Terminal and pressing 2. Defective 5-Way
2. Replace the Module when
coming the Water Lever, the Water Valve
the symptom occurs again.
out when No water dispenses. (No Water Supply)
pressing the dispenses when No Water coming
Sparkling pressing the Check the Water Supply at
When plugging out the Hose out from the Water
Water Water Lever. the Water Tap
(⑩) of the 5-Way Valve Input Hose
Dispenser Terminal and pressing the Defective 1-Way
Lever Water Lever, the Water does Valve (Safety)
not dispense. Replace the Filter Assy
Defective 2-Way
Valve (I/W)
Turn on the Sparkling Water
Production by pressing the
When the Sparkling
Sparkling Water button (③)
Water Production
on the Display Panel for 3
Check if the Sparkling Water is set to OFF, it
seconds (resetting the CO2
Production (②) is off. does not produce
Cylinder) or pressing the
additional Sparkling
Cube/Crushed button (④)
Water.
for 3 seconds (Sparkling
ON/OFF).
When the Sparkling
When connecting the Water
Water Function Connect the Water Hose
Hose properly and pressing
operates, there is correctly at the back of the
the Water Lever, check if
no Water Supply but Fridge.
water dispenses.
for the CO2.
Defective Housing Reconnect the Housings (⑨,

Check it at the Display (⑨,⑫) Connection ⑫)
Function of Load Condition
Mode.
Defective Display
Only : It displays that the Water Fill- Replace the Display Panel
Panel
the CO2 Up is detected (R-10-ⓔ).
dispenses → Reproduce the Sparkling
when Water without water supply Defective Water
Replace the Module
pressing the Level Sensor
Sparkling
Water Defective Housing Reconnect the Housings (⑨,
Lever. (⑨,⑫) Connection ⑫)
Check it at the Display
Defective Display
Mode. Replace the Display Panel
Panel
: It displays that the Water
Empty is detected (R-10-ⓕ).
Defective Water
Replace the Module
Level Sensor
1. Check it at the Display

Mode.
: It is displayed that there is no
1. Defective Housing
detection for both the Water
(⑨,⑫) Connection 1. Reconnect the Housing
Fill-Up and the Water Empty
2. Defective 5-Way (⑨,⑫).
(R-10-ⓔ, R-10-ⓕ).
Valve 2. Replace the Module.
2. When plugging out the
(No Water Supply)
Hose (⑩) of the 5-Way Valve
Input Terminal and pressing
the Water Lever, the Water
dispenses.
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Trouble
Shooting Step 1
Weak
second.
Sparkling All Valves CO2 Run-out inside
Replace the CO2 Cylinder
Water CO2 operate normally. the CO2 Cylinder
Confirm the Sound: There are
Level
CO2 Valve operating sounds.
But, there are no CO2 injection
sounds.
Drizzling Dong sound and then the
Sparkling CO2 Valve will be open for a
Water second.
CO2 Run-out inside
(water Replace the CO2 Cylinder
the CO2 Cylinder
streams are Confirm the Sound: There are
not strong CO2 Valve operating sounds.
enough) But, there are no CO2 injection
sounds.
There is
too much 3 or more water drops occur
Sparkling right after dispensing the Defective DIS Valve Replace the DIS Valve (⑦)
Water Sparkling Water.
Dripping.
1. Even if the Mixing Tank is Defective Housing Reconnect the Housing ⑨

filled up with water, it does not (⑨,⑫) Connection and ⑫
detect the Water Fill-Up and
Water leaks out water comes out of the Vent. Defective Display
Replace the Display Panel
from the Vent 2. Check it at the Display Panel
Valve. Function of Load Condition
Mode. Defective Water
: The Water Fill-Up is not Level Sensor (No
The Over Replace the Module
detected (R-10-ⓔ). Water Fill-Up
Flow Error
Detection)
occurs.
Open the Module and check
the marking area on each No Hose Insertion Insert the Hose
Hose
Water leaks at
the joints.
Check the water leak area of
Hose Scratch Replace the Hose
each Hose.
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pbaPBA
5. DIAGRAM
diagram
5-1) PBA Layout with part position......................................................................................................................119

5-2) PBA Layout with part position (Inverter Board)........................................................................................120
5-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)...................................................................................121
5-3-1. RF31FM** / RF24FS**.....................................................................................................................121
5-4) Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board).............................................................................. 122
5-4-1. RF31FM** / RF24FS**.................................................................................................................... 122
118
pba diagram
5-1) PBA Layout with part position
1. DC12V, 5V, GND supplied from SMPS PCB (Not Used)

2. Circuit for controlling Step-Valve (3-Way Valve) * Option
3. FAN MOTOR control part : To supply the power from 8.3V ~ 12V according to the motor types.
(F,R,C,ICE)
4. EEPROM : Save and record every kinds of data.
5. Transmit inputted signals from every sensor into MICOM after eliminate the noise.
6. Micom : control the regrigerator Ceramic resonator : generate the basic frequency of Micom operation.
Reset IC : make Micom reset if input voltage of Micom is detected less than the specified voltage
7. PLC input/output
- PLC (Power Line communication) * Option (PLC module is not inserted unless specified occasion)
8. Operate ICE-MAKER, supply power to MOTOR, and sense the variation of switch.
9. Main Micom ↔ Panel Micom serial communication circuit - Dispenser option input part (Water &
Cover Ice route switch)
10. Mid drawer Room display control part : display LED, detect KEY state.
11. Control Mid drawer Room damper & Damper heater
12. Water Tank Heater Controls (also controls other options)
13. LED LAMP Control Circuit (F,R room Lamp)
14. Relay parts that controls AC load and receives Micom operating signal through Sink IC.
15. Connector with AC load
a. Diode option setting area
b. Inverter COMP controlling signal
c. Flow Sensor controlling signal
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pba diagram
5-2) PBA Layout with part position (Inverter Board)
1. PCB Power Supply : From the SMPS circuit, it supplies 13.2V and 5V for the Main PBA control and
supplies 15V and 5V to the Inverter circuit for the Compressor control.
2. Inverter Control Circuit : Fridge Compressor Control Circuit.
3. COMP Driving / Feedback Circuit
It receives the COMP operation signals from the Main PBA and feedbacks the inverter errors to the
Main PBA.
4. BOOTSTRAP Charger : It is an independent power circuit for the driving of the IMP High-Phase IGBT.
5. Current Pickup Circuit : It pickups the currents taken by the Shunt resistance and does the PWM
DUTY control.
6. IPM (FNE41060)
7. Micom (MN103SFC2D)
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pba diagram
5-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)
5-3-1. RF31FM** / RF24FS**
Main Valve
Mid DRAWER-DOOR Switch
OPEN
MID DRAWER ROOM DISPLAY
ICE Pipe Heater(FF) F/B
ICE Water Pipe Heater (FF)
Mid Drawer Room LED Driver
OPEN
Mid Drawer Room Switch
OPEN
OPEN
Ice Room Heater
121
pba diagram
5-4) Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board)
5-4-1. RF31FM** / RF24FS**
122
6. WIRING
wiring DIAGRAM
diagram
6-1) Model : RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**
Common for All Models
123
wiring diagram
Model : RF31FM*S**
For Sparkling Model Only
124
7. BLOCK
Block DIAGRAM
Diagram
7-1) Whole block diagram
7-1-1. MODEL : RF31FM**
125
Block Diagram
7-1) Whole block diagram
7-1-2. MODEL : RF24FS**
PBA
13.2V, 5V
126
8. MODELCODE
8. MODEL CODE TABLE
TABLE
8-1) RF31FM**
127
MODEL CODE TABLE
8-2) RF24FS**
128
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REFRIGERATOR

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY··········26

8. MODEL CODE TABLE·······························127

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.

3. Disassembly and Reassembly.................................................................. 26

5. PBA Diagram........................................................................................ 118

8. Model code table..................................................................................127

●●Unplug the appliance before replacing or repairing electrical parts.

●●Always use only the correct replacement parts.

●●When troubleshooting, verify that wiring harnesses are connected securely.

●●Check for visible traces of water on electrical parts.

●●Check the status of parts after replacement or troubleshooting.

●●Check the location where the refrigerator will be used.

●●The refrigerator must be grounded properly.

●●The refrigerator should be plugged into a dedicated outlet.

●●Consumers must not try to repair the refrigerator.

●●Nothing should be stored in the refrigerator except food.

CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED SYMBOLS

means "Warning or Caution".

Warning & Caution

Warning & Caution

2-1) Introduction of Main Function......................................................................................................................... 9

2-1) Introduction of Main Function

Surround Multi Flow

Twin Cooling System

Counter Height Design

Two Lever Dispenser

Secure Auto Close Door System

The lighting helps you find groceries

- Easy rail partition can divide off 4

The display change more wider and

Mono Ice 10 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF31FM**)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FLEX ZONE

Dryer-single C-Fan FREEZER

2-3) Interior Views

Freezer Drawer Bin

Guard Auto Pull Out

2-4) Model Specification & Specification Chart

ITEM Model RF31FM*S* RF31FM*D*

Net Freezer 8.9(252.0ℓ) 6.4(181.2ℓ)

Model RF31FM** / RF24FS**

Compressor Starting type BLDC

Oil Charge FREOL α - 15c

Freezer SPLIT FIN TYPE

Condenser Forced and Natural Convection Type

Dryer Molecular shieve XH-9

Capillary tube (Dia x Length) R:0.032" (0.082mm x 3500mm)

Model Temperature Selection On(°F) Off(°F)

-8°F (-23°C) -5°F (-21°C) -11°F (-24°C)

Model Temperature Selection On(°F) Off(°F)

34°F (1°C) 36°F (2°C) 32°F (0°C)

First Defrost Cycle (Concurrent defrost of F and R) 6hr ± 10min

Defrost Cycle (FRE) 12~30hr (vary according to the conditions used)

Defrost Cycle (REF) 6~15hr (vary according to the conditions used)

Pause Time 12 ± 1min

Model THERMISTOR (502AT)

Model THERMISTOR (502AT)

Rated AC 125V, 6A / AC 250V 3A

Rated AC 125V, 6A / AC 250V 3A

Model RF31FM** / RF24FS**

- Easy rail partition can divide off 4

ITEM Model RF31FMS RF31FMD

Model RF31FM / RF24FS

Model RF31FM / RF24FS

※. Influence of moisture

※ If a refrigerant liquid go into the compressor, overload is occurred.