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Samsung RF263BEAE** Service Manual

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REFRIGERATOR
French Door Type
mODEl NAmE : RF263TEAE**
RF263bEAE**
REFRIGERATOR
CONTENTS
1. PRECAuTIONS (SAFETy wARNINGS) ·······4
2. PRODuCT SPECIFICATIONS ······················8
3. DISASSEmbly AND REASSEmbly ·········25
4. TROublEShOOTING ································50
5. PCb DIAGRAm ···········································94
6. wIRING DIAGRAm ·····································99
7. SChEmATIC DIAGRAm ···························100
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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATOR French Door Type mODEl NAmE : RF263TEAE** RF263bEAE** REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS 1. PRECAuTIONS (SAFETy wARNINGS) ·······4 2. PRODuCT SPECIFICATIONS ······················8 3. DISASSEmbly AND REASSEmbly ·········25 4. TROublEShOOTING ································50 5. PCb DIAGRAm ···········································94 6. wIRING DIAGRAm ·····································99 7. SChEmATIC DIAGRAm ···························100...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ....................13 2-5) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches) ......................16 2-6) Optional Material Specification........................17 2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle .....................
  • Page 4 Contents 4. Troubleshooting ..................50 4-1) Function for failure diagnosis ........................51 4-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function) ............51 4-1-2. Display function of Communication error ..................52 4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function ......................... 53 4-1-4. Display function of Load condition ....................56 4-1-5.

  • Page 5: Precautions (Safety Warnings)

    1. Precautions (safety warnings) ●Unplug the appliance before replacing or repairing electrical parts. ⇢ Be careful to avoid electric shock. ●Always use only the correct replacement parts. ⇢ Check the model, rated voltage, rated current and running temperature rating. ●When troubleshooting, verify that wiring harnesses are connected securely. ⇢...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 Precautions (safety warnings) ❈ Please let users know following warnings & cautions in detail. warning & Caution Drugs requiring precise Customers should not store narrow Customers should not store glass or long bottles or food in a small temperatures should not be stored bottles of liquid in the freezer door shelf.
  • Page 8 Precautions (safety warnings) FlOORING For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 660lbs(299kg).

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    2. Product sPecifications 2-1) Introduction of Main Function ........................9 2-2) Specifications ..............................11 2-3) Interior Views ............................... 12 2-4) Model Specification &Specification Chart ....................13 2-5) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches) ......................16 2-6) Optional Material Specification........................17 2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle ..................... 18 2-7-1.

  • Page 10: 2-1) Introduction Of Main Function

    Product sPecifications 2-1) Introduction of Main Function • A newly developed SAmSuNG bottom mount freezer in 2012 has the following characteristics. Surround multi Flow • Provides uniform cooling for each shelf and every corner in the fresh food section. This is accomplished by using a center positioned fan and duct with multiple cooling flow openings.
  • Page 11 Product sPecifications Slim water Filtration System • Slim water filter is placed between crispers for without removing items from Refrigerator. Dual Ice maker • 10 cubes ice-Maker(Refrigerator) • 7 cubes ice-Maker(Freezer)-FOR RF263TEAE**...

  • Page 12: 2-2) Specifications

    Product sPecifications 2-2) Specifications ElECTRICAl SPECIFICATIONS Refrigerator Defrost Control From 12 to 30hrs(comp. run ti m e) Thermo Bimetal Protector 140°F(60°C)(off) 104°F(40°C)(on) Defrost Thermistor(502AT) 50°F(10°C)(off) Electrical Rating AC115V 60Hz 11.6 Amps (Air inlet) (Air inlet) (Air inlet) (Air inlet) Maximum Current Leakage 0.25 mA Maximum Ground Path Resistance 0.1 Ohm...

  • Page 13: 2-3) Interior Views

    Product sPecifications 2-3) Interior Views...

  • Page 14: 2-4) Model Specification &Specification Chart

    Product sPecifications 2-4) Model Specification &Specification Chart RF263TEAE** RF263BEAE** ICE&WATER ICE&WATER Model DISPENSER WITH DISPENSER WITH PANTRY& TWIN ICE PANTRY ITEM IMAGE 35 6/8 Inch(908mm) 35 6/8 Inch(908mm) On Cabinet 29 1/4 Inch (745mm) 29 1/4 Inch (745mm) W/O Handle 33 2/8 Inch (842mm) 33 2/8 Inch (842mm) External size...
  • Page 15 Product sPecifications Items Specification Model RF263TEAE** / RF263BEAE** Model MKV190CL2J/E01 Compressor Starting type BLDC 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"...
  • Page 16 Product sPecifications Items Specification Model RF263TEAE** / RF263BEAE** AC 120V, 240W Defrost Heater (FRE) Heated at F Defrost Defrost Heater (REF) Heated at R Defrost AC 120V, 120W Interlock with French DISPENSER Heater AC 120V, 2.5W Heater FRENCH Heater AC 120V, 10W ICE Duct Heater Drain Heater (FRE) DC12V, 2W...

  • Page 17: 2-5) Dimensions Of Refrigerator (Inches)

    Product sPecifications 2-5) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches) 35 6/8" (908mm) 35 5/8"(905mm) 33 2/8" (842mm) 2/8" (5mm) 1 1/4" (32mm)

  • Page 18: 2-6) Optional Material Specification

    Product sPecifications 2-6) Optional Material Specification Part Name Part Code AMOUNT FILTER WATER-ASSY DA29-00020B ASSY-PACKING SUB DA99-00240S LED LAMP REF DA41-00676G LED LAMP CASE-VEG R, L DA41-00519S LED LAMP FRE DA41-00676G...

  • Page 19: 2-7) Refrigerant Route In Refrigeration Cycle

    Product sPecifications 2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle Compressor → Conden → Hot Pipe → Dryer → Capillary Tube → Refrigerator Evaporator → Pipe Direct Ice → Freezer Evaporator → Suction Pipe → Compressor...

  • Page 20: Principle Of Freezeer

    Product sPecifications 2-7-1. Principle of freezeer...

  • Page 21: Operation Theory Of Refrigeration Cycle Components

    Product sPecifications 2-7-2. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components ■Condenser 1) Role: A device which radiates heat to the outside of the refrigerator. As this heat is dispersed, the high temperature/ high pressure vapor refrigerant changes to a liquid state. 2) Types A.
  • Page 22 Product sPecifications ■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.
  • Page 23 Product sPecifications ※ . 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) ※.

  • Page 24: Refrigeration Cycle Type

    Product sPecifications 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...

  • Page 25: 2-8) Cooling Air Circulation

    Product sPecifications 2-8) Cooling Air Circulation Refrigerator Discharge Return Ice Maker Duct in Fridge Freezer Discharge Return Duct Duct in Freezer Discharge Return Duct In some cases, frost blocks the return hole in freezer and it may cause weak cooling or No ice making.

  • Page 26: Disassembly And Reassembly

    3. disassembly and reassembly 3-1) PRECAUTION ..............................26 3-2) Refrigerator Door ............................27 3-3) Door Handle Refrigerator ..........................29 3-4) Door Handle Freezer ........................... 29 3-5) Refrigerator Light ............................30 3-6) Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser ......................30 3-7) Water-Dispenser............................31 3-8) Glass Shelf..............................32 3-9) Foldable Glass Shelf ............................

  • Page 27: 3-1) Precaution

    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. •...

  • Page 28: 3-2) Refrigerator Door

    disassembly and reassembly 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.
  • Page 29 disassembly and reassembly 3-2) Refrigerator Door Part name How to do descriptive Picture 5. Lift the door straightly up to remove. Be careful not to drop the door. CAuTION Refrigerator Door 6. Lift the grommet hinge straightly up to remove. ...

  • Page 30: 3-3) Door Handle Refrigerator

    disassembly and reassembly 3-3) Door Handle Refrigerator Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Loosen the Set Screw situated at the end of the inner part of handle about 0.1in by using Hex wrench. Door Handle Fridge 2. Pull the Set handle out by moving it straight Be careful not to scratch or break the parts.

  • Page 31: 3-5) Refrigerator Light

    disassembly and reassembly 3-5) Refrigerator Light Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Press the tabs on the back of the Lamp Cover and take it off. Refrigerator Light 2. Remove the 3 screws And separate the LED panel. 3-6) Cover-Display &...

  • Page 32: 3-7) Water-Dispenser

    disassembly and reassembly 3-7) Water-Dispenser Part name How to do descriptive Picture 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. 4.

  • Page 33: 3-8) Glass Shelf

    disassembly and reassembly 3-8) Glass Shelf Part name How to do descriptive Picture Remove the shelf by lifting the front part of the Glass Shelf shelf up and pulling it out. 3-9) Foldable Glass Shelf Part name How to do descriptive Picture Foldable Glass Shelf Remove 2 screws of the Folderble Glass Shelf...

  • Page 34: 3-10) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf

    disassembly and reassembly 3-10) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Remove the vegetable & fruit drawer. 2. Push the button on the left side of the shelf Vegetable & Fruit and lift up to release from the Assembly. Drawers Shelf (Refer to the picture) 3.

  • Page 35: 3-11) Case Water Filter

    disassembly and reassembly 3-11) Case Water Filter Part name How to do descriptive Picture To disassemble the Case Water Filter, remove the water filter and all drawers and shelves.  1. a. Remove Cover Tube Fitting (1). b. Remove the Water tube (blue) from the tube fitting by pushing in on the locking ...

  • Page 36: 3-12) Cool Select Pantry

    disassembly and reassembly 3-12) Cool Select Pantry Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Remove the cool select pantry by pulling the Cool Select Pantry roller part and lifting it up. 1. Remove the cool select pantry cover by Cool Select Pantry Cover lifting the central part of the cover while pushing it to the left.

  • Page 37: 3-14) Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly)

    disassembly and reassembly 3-14) Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly) Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Turn the water filter count-clockwise. (Refer to the picture) 2. Remove the water filter by pulling it. (Refer to the picture) Water Filter 3.

  • Page 38: 3-15) Gallon Door Bin

    disassembly and reassembly 3-15) Gallon Door Bin Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Remove the door bin by moving straight Gallon Door Bin (Right) 2. a. Remove dis door bin by moving straight Gallon Door Bin (Left) b. Remove by moving up the left side of door bin.

  • Page 39: 3-17) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator

    disassembly and reassembly 3-17) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Remove the angle cap with a flat-blade screwdriver. (Refer to the picture) Be careful not to scratch or break the parts CAuTION 2. Loosen the 4 screws, which fix the Evaporator cover Evaporator Cover In 3.

  • Page 40: 3-18) Evaporator In Refrigerator

    disassembly and reassembly 3-18) Evaporator In Refrigerator Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Disconnect the housing connector part on left side. Before doing the above, make sure that the unit is unplugged. CAuTION 2. Disconnect the housing connector on right side.

  • Page 41: 3-19) Freezer Door

    disassembly and reassembly 3-19) Freezer Door Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Pull out the Pull Out Drawer by maximum. 2. After lifting the Pull Out Drawer up holding both sides, remove it at the rail system. 3. Remove the Tilting Pocket() by lifting it up ...

  • Page 42: 3-20) Ice-Maker

    disassembly and reassembly 3-20) Ice-Maker Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. When pressing the Energy-Saver and the Fridge buttons on the Display together for 8 seconds at the same time, it will convert to the Test Mode and the entire Display function will be off.
  • Page 43 disassembly and reassembly Part name How to do descriptive Picture 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.

  • Page 44: 3-21) Auger Motor Fan

    disassembly and reassembly 3-21) Auger Motor Fan Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Disconnect the FAN-AUGER-ASSY Connector. 2. Hold the Hook on the bottom of the FAN- Auger Motor Fan AUGER-ASSY and lift it up to make it free from the Locking Tab.

  • Page 45: 3-22) Freezer Light

    disassembly and reassembly 3-22) Freezer Light Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Remove the cover Freezer lamp () using a flat-blade screwdriver.  Freezer Light 2. Disengage the housing. Before doing the above, make sure that the unit is unplugged. CAuTION 3-23) Door Switch In Freezer Part name...

  • Page 46: 3-24) Evaporator Cover In Freezer

    disassembly and reassembly 3-24) Evaporator Cover In Freezer Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Loosen the 4 screws, which fix the Evaporator cover. Evaporator Cover In 2. Lift up the evaporator cover. Freezer 3. Disconnect the housing connector on right and remove the evaporator cover.

  • Page 47: 3-26) Machine Compartment

    disassembly and reassembly 3-26) Machine Compartment Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Unscrew 5 screws of cover compressor. 2. Disengage the housing connector. (Refer to the picture) Before doing the above, make sure that the unit is unplugged. CAuTION 3.
  • Page 48 disassembly and reassembly Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Disengage the housing connector. Relay O/L 2. Remove Cover Relay. 3. Remove the relay O/L with a flat-blade screwdriver. (Refer to the picture)

  • Page 49: 3-27) Compressor

    disassembly and reassembly 3-27) COMPRESSOR Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Cut off the LOKRING connecting the COMP and the CONDENSER with a Pipe Cutter. (Red-line marking points) 2. Cut off the LOKRING connecting the CONDENSER and the HOT PIPE with a Pipe Cutter.

  • Page 50: 3-28) Electric Box

    disassembly and reassembly 3-28) Electric Box Part name How to do descriptive Picture 1. Remove the 2 screw attached to the upper left and right Case PCB Panel with a phillips screwdriver(+). 2. Disengage all housing connectors from the PBA Main main PCB.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    4. troublesHooting 4-1) Function for failure diagnosis ........................51 4-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function) ............51 4-1-2. Display function of Communication error ..................52 4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function ......................... 53 4-1-4. Display function of Load condition ....................56 4-1-5.

  • Page 52: 4-1) Function For Failure Diagnosis

    troublesHooting 4-1) Function for failure diagnosis 4-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function) • If Energy Saver Key + Fridge Key on the front of panel are pressed simultaneously for 8 seconds , it will be changed to the test mode and all displays on the front of panel will be off. •...

  • Page 53: Display Function Of Communication Error

    troublesHooting 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.

  • Page 54: Self-Diagnostic Function

    troublesHooting 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.
  • Page 55 troublesHooting ※ R Self-diagnostics check list Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method When measuring the voltage between the Main FZ-Sensor Error PCB CN30-"4" ↔ CN76-"1", it should read between 4.5V~1.0V. When measuring the voltage between the Main FF-Sensor Error PCB CN30-"5" ↔ CN76-"1", it should read between 4.5V~1.0V.
  • Page 56 troublesHooting ※ R Self-diagnostics check list Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method After separating MAIN PCB CN77 wire from 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±...

  • Page 57: Display Function Of Load Condition

    troublesHooting 4-1-4. Display function of Load condition ① ① 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 Power Energy Saver Key + Lighting key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds during normal operation, the temperature setting display of fresh food and freezer compartments will blink ALL ON/OFF with 0.5 for 2 seconds.

  • Page 58: Exhibition Mode Setting Function

    troublesHooting ※ R Load mode Check list Display LED Display contents Operation contents R-1-ⓐ R-FAN High When FF compartment FAN operates with high speed, applicable LED ON R-1-ⓑ R-FAN Low When FF compartment FAN operates with low speed, applicable LED ON R-1-ⓒ...

  • Page 59: Option Setting Function

    troublesHooting 4-1-6. Option setting function • If Freezer Key+ lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 12 seconds during normal operation, fresh food and freezer compartments temperature display will be changed to option setting mode. KEY operation method for changing to option mode ①...
  • Page 60 troublesHooting 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).

  • Page 61: Option Table

    troublesHooting 4-1-7. Option TABLE 1) Temperature changing table of freezer compartment Set item Freezer Temp Shift MODEL RF263TEAE**, RF263BEAE** Fridge Room 7-SEG Reference Value Setting value Temp. Code Reference Value compensation compartment Code 0℉(0.0℃) -1℉(-0.5℃) -2℉(-1.0℃) -3℉(-1.5℃) -4℉(-2.0℃) -5℉(-2.5℃) -6℉(-3.0℃) -7℉(-3.5℃) +1℉(+0.5℃) Code...
  • Page 62 troublesHooting Code Reference Value Code Reference Value 3) Temperature changing table of ICE ROOM compartment . Set item ICE ROOM Temp shift MODEL RF263TEAE**, RF263BEAE** Fridge Room 7-SEG Reference Value Setting value Temp. compensation Code Reference Value compartment Code ex) If you want to change the 8.6℉(-13℃) Code Reference Value...

  • Page 63: 4-2) Diagnostic Method According To The Trouble Symptom(Flow Chart)

    troublesHooting 4-2) Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom(Flow Chart) DATA1.Temperature table Resistance value and MICOM port voltage of sensor according to the temperature SENSOR CHIP : based on PX41C, PX41C, 502AT/ 103**(ICE MAKER SENSOR(MOLD)/FULL UP, 20Kohm ( Actual measurement = value of the table below X 2 ) Voltage Resi s tance Voltage Resi s tance Voltage Resi s tance...
  • Page 64 troublesHooting 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 Resi s tance Voltage Resi s tance Voltage Resi s tance ℃...

  • Page 65: If The Trouble Is Detected By Self-Diagnosis

    troublesHooting 4-2-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis - The error of sensor will be displayed on the front of display. when the error of sensor is detected at initial power ON, the appliance will not operated and display of abnormal sensor part will blink.
  • Page 66 troublesHooting 2) ICE Maker(FZ) Sensor has troubled ERROR Code - This refrigerator has Dual Ice Maker, so controlled two Ice Makers. Start Is MAIN PCB DATA1. Connector CN90 inserted Temperature table correctly? Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor ** ICE MAKER(FZ) : CN90 9 ↔...
  • Page 67 troublesHooting 3) If R Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Is MAIN PCB DATA1. Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted Temperature table correctly? Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor ** Is R Sensor R : CN30 - “6”...
  • Page 68 troublesHooting 4) If R DEF Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Start Is MAIN PCB DATA1. Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted Temperature table correctly? Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor ** R-DEF : CN30-"8"...
  • Page 69 troublesHooting 5) If Ambient Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Start DATA1. MAIN PCB Connector CN78 inserted Temperature table correctly? Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor ** Ambient : CN78-”8”↔ “12” measuring resistance value ** Placed in the right top table of upper hinge.
  • Page 70 troublesHooting 6) If F Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Start Are MAIN PCB DATA1. Connector CN30 and CN76 Temperature table inserted correctly? Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor ** F : CN30-”4” ↔ CN76-”1” measuring resistance value F Sensor unit normal? ** 0Ω: Short trouble / Ω∞: Open trouble Refer to circuit diagram in the manual...
  • Page 71 troublesHooting 7) If F DEF Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Start DATA1. MAIN PCB Connector CN30 and CN76 Temperature table insert correctly? Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor ** F-DEF : CCN30-”5” ↔ CN76-”1” measuring resistance FZ DEF Sensor unit value normal?
  • Page 72 troublesHooting 8) If Ice Room Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Start Is MAIN PCB DATA1. Connector CN78 and CN76 inserted Temperature table correctly? Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor ** Ambient : CN78 ”10”↔...
  • Page 73 troublesHooting 9) If PANTRY Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Start Is MAIN PCB DATA1. Connector CN30 and CN76 insert Temperature table correctly? Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor Is Pantry Sensor Flex : CN30 ”9”...
  • Page 74 troublesHooting 10) If Humidity Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Start Is MAIN PCB Connector CN30 inserted correctly? ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Bad contact of connector /insert correctly Sensor" Humidity : CN30 ”1” ↔ ”3” Is Humidity Sensor Resistance value with opened : about 50Ω...
  • Page 75 troublesHooting 11) PANTRY Room Damper Heater has trouble(OPTION) ERROR Code Start Start Is Damper Heater normal?(about135ohm) Bad contact of connector/ insert correctly Measure the voltage of Resistance Is MAIN PCB connector between ① - ② after (CN77) inserted correctly? CN77 connector open / 1350 ohm ± 7% 1) Wire connector Initial Working...

  • Page 76: If Fan Does Not Operate

    troublesHooting 4-2-2. If FAN does not operate - The refrigerator of this model has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC 7~12V. - On the normal condition of COMP ON, it operates together with F-FAN motor. If door is opened and closed once at a high ambient temperature, it will be operated after 1 minute delay.

  • Page 77: If Ice Room Fan Does Not Operate

    troublesHooting 4-2-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate - This refrigerator has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC7~12V. - When COMP ON, normally operates with F-FAN motor. - If there is any trouble, you should select the self-diagnostic function to check the trouble before power off. - When pressing the ICE TEST S/W for a certain period of time (over Start 1.5sec), the function is accomplished.

  • Page 78: When Ice Maker(Ff) Does Not Operate

    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.

  • Page 79: When Ice Maker(Fz) Does Not Operate

    troublesHooting 4-2-5. When ICE MAKER(FZ) 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.

  • Page 80: If Defrost Does Not Operate (F,R Def Heater)

    troublesHooting 4-2-6. 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 : CN70 “3”(Brown) ↔ CN72 ”3” (Gray) measuring Are the all deforst resistance value(63 ohm ± 7%) heater normal? R-DEF : CN70 ”1”(White) ↔...

  • Page 81: When Power Is Not Applied

    troublesHooting 4-2-7. When Power is not applied - To check the Inverter PCB, refer to the Operation and Caution Start 'Refer' sections in this There is Over AC 115V and DC 310V manual at the Inverter PCB Power Circuit. So, be cautious when repairing the unit or measuring values..

  • Page 82: When Compressor Does Not Run (Inverter Comp.)

    troublesHooting 4-2-8. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.) Start 10 minutes have passed since COMP was off Check in 10 minutes When Forced Operation Refer to the TEST mode is activated, COMP Function in this manual operates Forced Operation signal sound should be checked F-Sensor is Good COMP operation...

  • Page 83: When Alarm Sounds Continuously Without Stop(Related With Buzzer Sound)

    troublesHooting 4-2-9. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound) ① If 'ding-dong'sound continuously Start Door is ajar Is door closed 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 Is the door...
  • Page 84 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.

  • Page 85: When The Panel Pcb Does Not Operate Normally

    troublesHooting 4-2-10. When the Panel PCB 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.

  • Page 86: If Pantry Panel Pcb Is Not Working Normally

    troublesHooting 4-2-11. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally You should check the display after door opening because the display of this model operates only when the fresh food compartment door is opened. Start room Does R Door switch operate normally? Check and repair the switch * Refer to ...

  • Page 87: When Refrigerator Room Lamp Does Not Light Up

    troublesHooting 4-2-12. 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.

  • Page 88: If Ice Water Is Not Supplied

    troublesHooting 4-2-13. If ICE Water is not supplied 1. Please shut the water supplying prior to repair. 2. Power is applied to the one end of wires. Be careful when disassembling not to get an electric shock. 2) Ice Water(R) Valve PCB Typical Ground J23 JUMMPER Start Is the confirming...
  • Page 89 troublesHooting 2) Ice Water(F) Valve Typical PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER Start Is the confirming sound of Normal(Check Ice the valve operation heard when water valve hose) Ice maker(FZ) test switch pushed? ☞ Checking method of voltage Based on PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER 1) Check the voltage of IC75 -"6"(same voltage as IC01 #116) - ICE Water valve operating (about 5V±0.5V)

  • Page 90: If Cubed Or Crushed Ice Is Not Supplied

    troublesHooting 4-2-14. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied Fridge door shall be Start closed during operation. Are Ices ejected? Are Ices in the Ice bucket? Is “Ice Off” mode ① Check the Ice making switch selected on the display ②...

  • Page 91: If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) Is Not Working Normally

    troublesHooting 4-2-15. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally Caution 1. When replacing the Cover Ice Motor, pull out the plug to avoid an electric shock. 2. Be careful! When disassemble the Cover Ice Motor, spring can jumped out and may cause personal injury. 3.

  • Page 92: Ir Sensor Trouble-Shooting

    troublesHooting 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.

  • Page 93: Led Blinking Frequency Depending On Protecting Functions

    troublesHooting 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.

  • Page 94: Spm Freewheeling Diode Voltage Value

    troublesHooting SPM FREEWHEELING DIODE VOLTAGE VALUE...

  • Page 95: Pcb Diagram

    5. Pcb diagram 5-1) PCB Layout with part position ........................95 5-2) PCB Layout with part position (Inverter Board) ..................96 5-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board) ..................97 5-4) Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board) ................98...

  • Page 96: 5-1) Pcb Layout With Part Position

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization Pcb diagram 5-1) PCB 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.

  • Page 97: 5-2) Pcb Layout With Part Position (Inverter Board)

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization Pcb diagram 5-2) PCB Layout with part position (Inverter Board) 1. PCB Power Supply : From the SMPS circuit, it supplies 13.7V and 5V for the Main PBA control and supplies 15V and 5V to the Inverter circuit for the Compressor control.

  • Page 98: 5-3) Connector Layout With Part Position (Main Board)

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization Pcb diagram 5-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board) 5-3-1. RF263TEAE**, RF263BEAE**...

  • Page 99: 5-4) Connector Layout With Part Position (Inverter Board)

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization Pcb diagram 5-4) Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board)

  • Page 100: Wiring Diagram

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization 6. wiring diagram 6-1) Model : RF263TEAE**, RF263BEAE**, RF263NEAE**...

  • Page 101: Schematic Diagram

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization 7. scHematic diagram 7-1) Whole block diagram 6-1. MODEL : RF263TEAE**, RF263BEAE**...

  • Page 102: 7-2) Whole Block Diagram

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization scHematic diagram 7-2) Whole block diagram 7-2. MODEL : RF263TEAE**, RF263BEAE**...

  • Page 103: 7-3) Circuit Diagram

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization scHematic diagram 7-3) CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 7-3-1. Main...

  • Page 104: Inverter

    This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization scHematic diagram 7-3-2. INVERTER...
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