Samsung RF31FM Series Manual

Samsung RF31FM Series Manual

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MODEL NAME : RF31FM** / RF24FS**
MODEL CODE :
RF31FMESBSR/AA RF31FMESBSL/SA
RF31FMEDBSR/AA RF31FMEDBBC/AA
RF31FMEDBWW/AA RF31FMEDBSL/ML
RF31FMEDBSL/HC RF24FSEDBSR/AA
RF24FSEDBSR/EU
RF24FSEDBBC/EU
RF24FSEDBSL/SA
2013. 02
SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator
AW4-4D PJT
New product training for refrigerator
RF24FSEDBSR/EF
RF24FSEDBSR/WT
RF24FSEDBX3/SC
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  • Page 1 SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator AW4-4D PJT New product training for refrigerator MODEL NAME : RF31FM** / RF24FS** MODEL CODE : RF31FMESBSR/AA RF31FMESBSL/SA RF31FMEDBSR/AA RF31FMEDBBC/AA RF31FMEDBWW/AA RF31FMEDBSL/ML RF31FMEDBSL/HC RF24FSEDBSR/AA RF24FSEDBSR/EU RF24FSEDBSR/EF RF24FSEDBBC/EU RF24FSEDBSR/WT RF24FSEDBSL/SA RF24FSEDBX3/SC 2013. 02...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com Contents Precautions(Safety Warnings)---- 6 Product Specifications-------------13 2-1. Introduction of Main Function-------------------------------------------------------------13 2-2. Interior Views------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart---------------------------------------------19 2-4. Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)-----------------------------------------------------24 2-5. Optional Material Specification------------------------------------------------------------26 2-6. Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle-----------------------------------------------27 2-7. Principle Of Freezer----------------------------------------------------------------------------28 2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components-------------------------------29 2-9.
  • Page 3 https://appliancetechmanuals.com Contents Disassembly and Assembly-------57 4-1. Precaution-----------------------------57 4-19. Evaporator In Refrigerator------84 4-2. Refrigerator Door-------------------59 4-20. Freezer Door-------------------------85 4-3. Door Handle Refrigerator--------61 4-21. Convertible Door-------------------87 4-4. Door Handle Freezer--------------62 4-22. Ice-Maker----------------------------- 89 4-5. Refrigerator Light------------------63 4-23. Auger Motor Fan--------------------93 4-6. Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser 4-24.
  • Page 4 https://appliancetechmanuals.com Contents Check the installation status-----126 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis---------------------------------------------------------------- 126 5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart)--------------- 152 Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting-159 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis----------------------------------------------- 159 6-2. IF FAN does not operate--------------------------------------------------------------------- 178 6-3.
  • Page 5 https://appliancetechmanuals.com Contents PCB Diagram---------------------------239 7-1. PCB Layout with part position---------------------------------------------------------------- 239 7-2. PCB Layout with part position (Inverter Board)------------------------------------------ 241 7-3. Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)-------------------------------------- 242 7-4. Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board)----------------------------------- 243 Wiring diagram------------------------224 Schematic Diagram------------------246 9-1.
  • Page 6: Precautions(Safety Warnings)

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) ⇒ Be careful to avoid electric shock. ● Unplug the appliance before replacing or repairing electrical parts. ⇒ Check the model name, rating voltage, rating current, running temperature symbols. ● Always use only the correct replacement parts. ⇒...
  • Page 7 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) Read all instructions before repairing the product and follow the instructions in order to prevent danger or property damage. Plug out and remove all the items in regrigerator prior to repair. CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED means “Prohibited”. Indicates that a danger Warning means “Do not disassemble”.
  • Page 8 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) To do list Unplug to exchange the interior lamp. Use the rated components on the replacement. • It may cause electric shock. • Check the correct model, rated voltage, rated current, operating temperature and so on. On repair, make sure that the all wiring On repair, Make sure that all parts and harnesses are reconnected.
  • Page 9 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) To do list Check the status of parts after replacement or Check for visible traces of water on electrical troubleshooting. parts. • All parts must be reinstalled properly. • Replace or secure any part that may have come in contact with water Customers should not store narrow or long Customers should not store glass bottles of...
  • Page 10 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) To do list The refrigerator should be plugged into a Drugs requiring precise temperatures should dedicated outlet. not be stored in the refrigerator. • Multiple plugs in the outlet could cause excessive heat or fire. Consumers must not try to repair the Make sure the power cord is not damaged or refrigerator.
  • Page 11 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) To do list Articles on the product. Check the location where the refrigerator will be used. • Opening or closing the door may cause things to • If the refrigerator will be used in a damp fall down, which may cause injury.
  • Page 12 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) To do list 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 13: Product Specifications

    2. Product Specifications To do list 2-1. Introduction of Main Function ■ A newly developed SAMSUNG bottom mount freezer in 2012 has the following characteristics. Image Feature Surround Multi Flow • Provides uniform cooling for each shelf and every corner in the fresh food section.
  • Page 14 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-1. Introduction of Main Function Image Feature Counter Height Design •The Independent Mid Drawer(Flex zone) is counter Height to fit contemporary kitchen. Two Lever Dispenser •Two levers, one for ice and sparkling water, another one for water. Secure Auto Close Door System •...
  • Page 15 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-1. Introduction of Main Function ▶ Changing Items Item Details New Model Ez-Open The freezer door and Mid drawer Handle (Flex zone) open and close easily. System The lighting helps you find groceries Emotional Easier by lighting down when you open Lighting...
  • Page 16 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-1. Introduction of Main Function ▶ Changing Items Item Details New Model The display change more wider and Touch apply LED lighting. Sensor And Touch Sensor Lighting make the Lighting refrigerator graceful. Mono Ice 10 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF31FM**) 6 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF24FS**) Maker...
  • Page 17: Interior Views

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-2. Interior Views (Model : RF31FM**) Refrigerator Flex zone Freezer...
  • Page 18 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-2. Interior Views (Model : RF24FS**) Refrigerator Flex zone Freezer...
  • Page 19: Model Specification &Specification Chart

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Information To do list 2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart RF31FM** RF24FS** RF31FM*S* RF31FM*D* ITEM Model ① ICE&WATER DISPENSER& SPARKLING WITH FLEX ZONE ② ICE&WATER DISPENSER WITH FLEX ZONE 35 6/8 Inch (908mm) 31 Inch (788mm) 24 1/8 Inch (613mm) On Cabinet 35 1/2 Inch (901mm) 28 1/2 Inch (726mm)
  • Page 20 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Information To do list 2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart Items Specification Model RF31FM** / RF24FS** Model MKV190CL2B/E01 Compressor Starting type BLDC FREOL α - 15c Oil Charge Freezer SPLIT FIN TYPE Evaporator Refrigerator SPLIT FIN TYPE Condenser Forced and Natural Convection Type Dryer Molecular shieve XH-9...
  • Page 21 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Information To do list 2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart Items Specification Model RF31FM** / RF24FS** First Defrost Cycle 6hr ± 10min (Concurrent defrost of F and R) Defrost Cycle (FRE) 12~30hr (vary according to the conditions used) Defrost Cycle (REF) 6~15hr (vary according to the conditions used) Pause time...
  • Page 22 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Information To do list 2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart 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...
  • Page 23 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Information To do list 2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart Items Specification Model RF31FM** / RF24FS** 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)
  • Page 24: Dimensions Of Refrigerator (Inches)

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-4. Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches) ▶ MODEL : RF31FM**...
  • Page 25 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-4. Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches) ▶ MODEL : / RF24**...
  • Page 26: Optional Material Specification

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications 2-5. Optional Material Specification Photograph Part Name Part Code AMOUNT FILTER WATER-ASSY DA29-00020B ASSY-PACKING SUB DA99-00240S LED LAMP REF DA97-12606A LED LAMP CASE-VEG R, L DA41-00519S LED LAMP FRE DA41-00676G LED LAMP MID DA41-00676G LED LAMP REF(SIDE) DA41-00519Q...
  • Page 27: Refrigerant Route In Refrigeration Cycle

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-6. Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle Compressor → Condenser → Hot Pipe → Back Cluster Pipe → Dryer → Capillary Tube → Refrigerator Evaporator → Pipe Direct Ice → Freezer Evaporator → Suction Pipe → Compressor...
  • Page 28: Principle Of Freezer

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-7. Principle Of Freezer...
  • Page 29: Operation Theory Of Refrigeration Cycle Components

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components ■ Condenser 1) Role: A device which radiates heat to the outside (water/air) to make liquid state for the high temperature / high pressure gas refrigerant discharged from compressor 2) Types Air-cooling Type : Condense air by circulating naturally or manually.
  • Page 30 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components ■ Capillary 1) Role: A device which makes low temperature and pressure refrigerant by reducing the pressure the normal temperature / high pressure liquid refrigerant condensed from condenser, and supply it to the evaporator.
  • Page 31 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components ■ Evaporator 1) Role: As the low pressure liquid refrigerant flowed from capillary absorbs heat inside of the refrigerator, it becomes low pressure gas and refrigerate the foods. 2) Theory: The low pressure refrigerant flowed to evaporator operates cooling which takes ambient evaporated potential heat with maintaining the evaporation up to evaporate completely.
  • Page 32 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components Dryer ■ 1) Role: Absorb the moisture from the refrigerant that refrigeration cycle circulates and eliminate the foreign substance. 2) Structure: If even some moisture is included refrigerant is impossible to circulate by freezing the small capillary outlet, so silica gel or molecular sieve is (included and) sealed to absorb the internal moisture, and install a minute net to eliminate the foreign substance.
  • Page 33 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components ※ Influence of moisture ① Moisture precipitation – Blocked by ice ② Refrigerant and reaction ③ Life reduction of oil ④ Acceleration of oxidization ⑤ Copper plating phenomenon ⑥...
  • Page 34: Refrigeration Cycle Type

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-9. 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 35: Cooling Air Circulation

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 2. Product Specifications To do list 2-10. Cooling Air Circulation Refrigerator Flex Zone Freezer...
  • Page 36: Instruction Of Function

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Energy Saver (For Sparkling model Only ) Touching this button turns Energy Saver mode on and off. When you turn Energy Saver on, the Energy Saver icon lights.
  • Page 37 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Alram(Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset (For Sparkling model Only ) The Alarm button serves two purposes: - To turn the door open alarm on and off - To reset the water fi lter life indicator.
  • Page 38 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Lighting (Hold 3 sec for ºC ↔ ºF) (For Sparkling model Only ) Lighting button serves two purposes: - To turn the dispenser light on and off - To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF 1) Light Function Touching the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser...
  • Page 39 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Fridge (Hold 3sec for Power Cool) (For Sparkling model Only ) The Fridge button serves two purposes: - To set the Fridge to your desired temperature. - To turn the power cool function on and off. 1) To set the Fridge temperature Press the Fridge button to set the refrigerator to your desired temperature.
  • Page 40 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Ice Off (Hold 3sec for Child Lock) (For Sparkling model Only ) 2) Child Lock Function Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to lock the display, the Flex Zone panel, and the dispenser buttons so the buttons can not be used.
  • Page 41 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Sparkling Water ( Hold 3 sec for Cylinder Reset ) (For Sparkling model Only ) When there is no sparkling water left or the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the dispenser does not dispense sparkling water.
  • Page 42 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Sparkling Water ( Hold 3 sec for Cylinder Reset ) (For Sparkling model Only ) carbonation level changes. The change in the carbonation level will take effect the next time the refrigerator makes sparkling water.
  • Page 43 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Sparkling Water ( Hold 3 sec for Cylinder Reset ) (For Sparkling model Only ) Sparkling water that is produced as the result of activating the Cylinder Reset function may have a carbonation level higher than the current Carbonation Level setting.
  • Page 44 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Cubed / Crushed (Hold 3sec for Sparkling On/Off) (For Sparkling model Only ) The Cubed/Crushed button serves two purposes: - To select the type of ice you want dispensed. - Sparkling Water Production Function On and Off 1) To Select the type of ice Press the Cubed/Crushed button to select the type of...
  • Page 45 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Cubed / Crushed (Hold 3sec for Sparkling On/Off) (For Sparkling model Only ) Replace the highlighted text with this text: (If you turn off the Sparkling Water Production function a few seconds after turning it on, sparkling water production will terminate.
  • Page 46 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Ice Off (For Sparkling model Only ) If you don’t want to make more ice, touch the Ice Off button. The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker stops making ice. Note We recommend you stop ice making if the following occur:...
  • Page 47 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** (For Sparkling model Only ) To save electricity, the Panel Display turns off automatically under the following conditions: When no button has been pressed, when no doors are open, or when no Dispenser Lever has been pushed.
  • Page 48 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** (For Sparkling model Only ) Note - If water is not dispensing or dispensing slowly, you need to replace the water fi lter because the water fi lter is clogged. - Some areas have large amounts of lime in their water, which causes the water fi lter to clog more quickly.
  • Page 49 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** Sparkling Water Production Level Icons (For Sparkling model Only ) The Sparkling Water Production Level icons display the currently set Carbonation Level. When you press the Sparkling Water button while the Sparkling Water Icon is turned on, the Carbonation Level will change as follows;...
  • Page 50 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** Sparkling Water Production Level Icons (For Sparkling model Only ) - If you change the carbonation level when the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the refrigerator produces sparkling water at the previous carbonation level.
  • Page 51 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** (For Sparkling model Only ) Sparkling Water Production Function Off Icon Each time you press Cubed/Crushed button (button 8) for 3 seconds, you turn the Sparkling Water Production function on or off.
  • Page 52 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMES** RF323TE** Cooling Off Mode ( (For Sparkling model Only ) - North American (US, Canada) Models Only ; Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on the shop fl oor.
  • Page 53 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMED** RF323TE** Energy Saver (For Ice/water model Only ) Touching this button turns Energy Saver mode on and off. When you turn Energy Saver on, the Energy Saver icon lights.
  • Page 54 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMED** RF323TE** Alram(Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset (For Ice/water model Only ) The Alarm button serves two purposes: - To turn the door open alarm on and off - To reset the water fi lter life indicator.
  • Page 55 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMED** RF323TE** Lighting (Hold 3 sec for ºC ↔ ºF) (For Ice/water model Only ) Lighting button serves two purposes: - To turn the dispenser light on and off - To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF 1) Light Function Touch the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED...
  • Page 56 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMED** RF323TE** Fridge (Hold 3sec for Power Cool) (For Ice/water model Only ) The Fridge button serves two purposes: - To set the Fridge to your desired temperature. - To turn the Power Cool function on and off. 1) To set the Fridge temperature Press the Fridge button to set the refrigerator to the temperature you want.
  • Page 57 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMED** RF323TE** Ice Off (Hold 3sec for Child Lock) (For Ice/water model Only ) 2) Child Lock Function Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to lock the display, the Flex Zone panel, and the dispenser buttons so the buttons can not be used.
  • Page 58 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMED** RF323TE** Ice Off (For Ice/water model Only ) If you don’t want to make more ice, touch the Ice Off button. The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker stops making ice. Note We recommend you stop ice making if the following occur:...
  • Page 59 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMED** RF323TE** (For Ice/water model Only ) To save electricity, the Panel Display turns off automatically under the following conditions: When no button has been pressed, when no doors are open, or when no Dispenser Lever has been pushed.
  • Page 60 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Instruction of Function To do list 3-1. Digital Display RF31FMED** RF323TE** Cooling Off Mode ( (For Ice/water model Only ) - North American (US, Canada) Models Only ; Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on the shop fl oor.
  • Page 61: Disassembly And Assembly

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-1. Precaution • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. • Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself. - It may cause risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury. •...
  • Page 62 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-1. Precaution - Required Tools IMAGE ITEM Use for assembling and Phillips Head Driver disassembling of screw Use for assembling and disassembling Flat Head Driver of HomeBar, Dispenser, Deli Cartessen Box, Main PBA etc... Use for assembling and Hex Wrench Ø2mm disassembling of Handle...
  • Page 63: Refrigerator Door

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-2. Refrigerator Door Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the 3 screws holding down the Top Table and remove the Top Table (1) 2. Disconnect the electrical (2) above the upper left door hinge To disconnect the connector (2) more easily, press the end of the hook (3) and pull connector.
  • Page 64 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-2. Refrigerator Door Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. After pulling the Hinge Lever, remove the Hinge. 5. Lift the door straightly up to remove while opening it more than 90°. Be careful not to drop the door.
  • Page 65 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-2. Refrigerator Door Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 8. If the Auto Closing Hinge is aligned to be vertical as shown in the figure, align it to be parallel by using the Door Middle Hinge.
  • Page 66: Door Handle Refrigerator

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-3. Door Handle Refrigerator Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Loosen the Set Screw situated at the end of the inner part of handle about 0.1in by using Hex wrench. Door Handle Fridge 2.
  • Page 67: Door Handle Freezer

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-4. Door Handle Freezer Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Loosen the Set Screw situated at the bottom right of the appliance about 0.1in by using Hex wrench. Door Handle 2.
  • Page 68: Refrigerator Light

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-5. Refrigerator Light Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Press the tabs on the back of the Lamp Cover and take it off. Refrigerator Light 2. Remove the 2 screws And separate the LED panel.
  • Page 69: Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-6. Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove a screw under the display cover. 2. Put the thumbs on the surface door and hold the bottom of the Display Panel with four fingers. And then, pull out the Display Panel as shown in the Cover- Display...
  • Page 70 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-7. Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*S**) Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Disengage 2 the Housing Connectors by pushing a flatblade screwdriver. Water- Dispenser 2. Remove 2 screws of the Guide Ice Route Assy. (SPARKLING OPTION) 3.
  • Page 71: Water-Dispenser

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-7. Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*S**) Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. Assembly shall be in order from the disassembly. Before assembling Case-Ice and Route, please check the status of the hose. Water- Dispenser (SPARKLING OPTION)
  • Page 72 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-7. Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**) Part name How to do Descriptive Picture Disengage the Housing Connector by pushing a flat-blade screwdriver. Water- Dispenser 2. Remove 2 screws of the Case Ice Route Assy. (Ice/Water model ) 3.
  • Page 73 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-7. Water-Dispenser (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**) Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. Assembly shall be in order from the disassembly. Case-Ice and Route shall be assembled inside of hose. Otherwise, assemble cannot be accomplished. Water- Dispenser (Ice/Water...
  • Page 74: Glass Shelf

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-8. 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. 4-9. Foldable Glass Shelf Part name How to do Descriptive Picture...
  • Page 75: Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-10. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the vegetable & fruit drawer by pulling the roller part and lifting it up. 2. While pressing the button on the left of Vegetable the shelf in the picture, lift up the Vegeta &...
  • Page 76: Case Water Filter

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-11. Case Water Filter Part name How to do Descriptive Picture To disassemble the Case Water Filter, remove the w ater filter and all drawers and shelves. 1. Remove the 3 screws holding down the Top Table and remove the Top Table (1).
  • Page 77 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-11. Case Water Filter Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. a. Pull the Water blue hose out. b. Push the Tube Fitting (3) and pull the grey hose out. Case Water Filter 5.
  • Page 78: How To Remove The Carbonator Kit

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-12. How to Remove the Carbonator Kit Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the two screws located above the Top Door Guard of the Fridge. How to Remove the 2.
  • Page 79 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-12. How to Remove the Carbonator Kit Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. Remove the CO2 Cylinder by turning it counter clockwise. How to Remove the 5. Take off (2) by removing the two screws. Carbonator Kit 6.
  • Page 80 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-12. How to Remove the Carbonator Kit Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 7. While pressing the Fitting, remove Water Hose(1ea). Remove the Connector Housing. 8. Disassemble display refer to page 31. How to Remove the While pressing the Fitting, remove Carbonator Kit...
  • Page 81: Motor Damper

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-13. Motor Damper Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the 2 screw under the. water filter case and take off the cover damper(②). Motor 2. Disengage 2 housing connector. Damper 3.
  • Page 82: Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly)

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-14. Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly) Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Turn the water filter count-clockwise. (Refer to the picture) 2. Remove the water filter by pulling it. (Refer to the picture) Water Filter 3.
  • Page 83: Gallon Door Bin

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-15. Gallon Door Bin (RF31FM*S**) Part name How to do Descriptive Picture Gallon Door 1. Remove the Cap. (SPARKLING 2. Remove 2 screws of the Gallon Door Bin. OPTION - 3. Lifting the Gallon Door bin up and pulling it out. TOP) Gallon Door 1.
  • Page 84 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-16. Gallon Door Bin (RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**) Part name How to do Descriptive Picture Gallon Door 1. Remove the door bin by moving straight up. Bin (Right) 2. a. Remove dis door bin by moving straight up. Gallon Door Bin (Left) b.
  • Page 85: Vertical Hinged Section

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-17. Vertical Hinged Section Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove 2 screw cap parts with a flat-blade(-) screwdriver. (Refer to the picture) Before doing the above, make sure that the unit is unplugged.
  • Page 86: Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-18. Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the angle cap with a flatblade screwdriver. (Refer to the picture) Be careful not to scratch or break the parts Evaporator 2.
  • Page 87 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-18. Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. Lift up the evaporator cover. Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator 5. Disconnect the 2 housing connectors. (Refer to the picture) Before doing the above, make sure that the unit is unplugged.
  • Page 88: Evaporator In Refrigerator

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-19. Evaporator In Refrigerator Part name How to do Descriptive Picture Disconnect the housing connector part on left side. Before doing the above, make sure that the unit is unplugged. Evaporator 2. Disconnect the housing connector on right side. Refrigerator 3.
  • Page 89: Freezer Door

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-20. Freezer Door Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Pull out the Pull Out Drawer by maximum. 2. After lifting the Pull Out Drawer up holding both si des, remove it at the rail system. Freezer Door 3.
  • Page 90 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-20. Freezer Door Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 5. Press the fixing hook of rail system. Freezer Door 6. After holding and pulling out the top of Freezer D oor, remove it at the rail system. Make sure there is no scratch at the end of Sliding Rail by being dented from the floor .
  • Page 91: Convertible Door

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-21. Convertible Door Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Pull the and remove the convertible room (②) by pulling it to your body with both hands. open to full extension. 2.
  • Page 92 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-21. Convertible Door Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. Unscrew 4 bolts. (2 bolts each on the both sides) Mid drawer 5. Lifting up the convertible door. remove the convertible door from the rail.
  • Page 93: Ice-Maker

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly 4-22. Ice-Maker Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. When pressing the Energy-Saver and the Fridge buttons on the Display together for 8 seconds at the same time, it will convert to the Test Mode and the entire Display function will be off.
  • Page 94 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-22. Ice-Maker Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. Remove the screw from the Wire Housing Cover. Ice-Maker 5. Remove the Wire Housing Cover. 6. Disconnect the Ice Maker Housing Connector.
  • Page 95 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-22. Ice-Maker 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 Ice-Maker right and remove it from the locking tab. (Refer to the image.) 9.
  • Page 96 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-22. Ice-Maker Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 10. Push down the refrigerant pipe slightly and separate the refrigerant pipe and the Ice Maker Assembly completely. Ice-Maker 11. While pressing the Hook, pull out the Ice Maker. 12.
  • Page 97: Auger Motor Fan

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-23. 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 FANAUGER- Auger Motor ASSY and lift it up to make it free from the Locking Tab.
  • Page 98: Flex Zone Light

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-24. Flex Zone Light Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the cover Convertible lamp(①) by a flat-blade screwdriver. Flex Zone Light 2. Disengage the housing.
  • Page 99: Freezer Light

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-25. Freezer Light Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the cover Freezer lamp like the way disassembling the Flex zone lamp. Freezer Light 2. Disengage the housing.
  • Page 100: Side Light

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-26. Side Light Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the cover Side lamp(③) by a flat-blade screwdriver. Refrigerator 2. Separate the Side lamp from the case. Light 3. Disengage the housing.
  • Page 101: Door Switch In Freezer

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-27. Door Switch In Freezer Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the freezer drawer bin by using a flat- blade(-) screwdriver. (Refer to the picture) Door Switch In Freezer 2.
  • Page 102: Evaporator Cover In Freezer

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-28. Evaporator Cover In Freezer Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the freezer door and freezer drawer by pulling out the drawer and then unscrewing 2 screws. Evaporator Cover In 2.
  • Page 103: Evaporator In Freezer

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-29. Evaporator In Freezer Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the housing connector part left one. Evaporator In Freezer 2. Remove the evaporator by pulling the lower part of the evaporator while lifting it up.
  • Page 104: Machine Compartment

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-30. Machine Compartment Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Unscrew 5 screws of COVER COMP. 2. Remove the DRAIN HOSE. Motor Fan 3. Remove 1 screw. 4. Disengage the HOUSING CONNECTOR. (Refer to the picture)
  • Page 105 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-30. Machine Compartment Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 5. Pull it forward and lean against the DRAIN HOSE. Motor Fan 6. Rotate it based on the PIPE. 7. The FAN is disassembled. / Assembly it in reverse order.
  • Page 106: Comp Cooling Fan Motor

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-31. Comp Cooling Fan Motor Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the screw with a flat blade screwdriver. Comp Cooling 2. Remove the motor fan by pulling the fan out Fan Motor while graping the motor part.
  • Page 107 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-31. Comp Cooling Fan Motor Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 4. Remove the BRACKET MOTOR with a flat blade screwdriver. Comp Cooling Fan Motor 5. Remove the MOTOR after pulling the BRACKET MOTOR out.
  • Page 108: Relay O/L

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-32. Relay O/L Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove Cover Relay. Relay O/L 2. Remove the relay O/L with a flatblade screwdriver. (Refer to the picture)
  • Page 109: Compressor

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-33. COMPRESSOR Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Cut off the LOKRING connecting the COMP and the CONDENSER with a Pipe Cutter. (Red-line marking points) 2. Cut off the LOKRING connecting the CONDENSER and the HOT PIPE with a Pipe Cutter.
  • Page 110: Electric Box

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-34. Electric Box Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the 2 screw attached to the upper left and right Case PCB Panel with a phillips screwdriver(+). 2. Disengage all housing connectors from the main PCB.
  • Page 111 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-34. Electric Box Part name How to do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the INVERTER PBA by lifting the upper INVERTER part of the hook up.
  • Page 112: Assembling Procedures Of The Co2 Cylinder And Precautions

    • 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).
  • Page 113 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions 1. Open the Cylinder Cover. • The refrigerator comes from the factory with the Sparkling Water function set to Off. If the Sparkling Water function is Off, the OFF icon is displayed on the Display Panel. : Refer to Page 63 ;...
  • Page 114 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions 4. Lock the Cylinder into place by pressing the Lever. • The inner pressure of the Cylinder may make it difficult to press the lever down. Hold the lever as shown in the illustration on the right, and then push down.
  • Page 115 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions Using the Sparkling Water Function (For Sparkling Water Refrigerators Only - Optional) With a Sodastream CO2 cylinder, your refrigerator can make and dispense sparkling (carbonated) water.
  • Page 116 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions Using the Sparkling Water Function (For Sparkling Water Refrigerators Only - Optional) Sparkling Water Production Time Depending on the Carbonation Level you set (See Setting the Carbonation Level), the amount of time it takes the refrigerator to complete the sparkling water production process changes.
  • Page 117 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions Water Dripping Some time after you have dispensed sparkling water, a few drops of sparkling water can escape from the dispenser. The water dripping is not a product defect, but a natural result of mixing CO2 and water.
  • Page 118 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions 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.
  • Page 119 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions 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.
  • Page 120 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions 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. •...
  • Page 121 Installing and Using CO2 Cylinders Purchasing CO2 Cylinders(60L) USE ONLY SODASTREAM carbonators (or CO2 cylinders, 60L). SAMSUNG and SODASTREAM will not be legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to, property damage caused by gas leakage from the use of a generic carbonator (or CO2 cylinder, 60L).
  • Page 122 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions 2. Attach the Cylinder to the Regulator, and then rotate it clockwise. 3. Push the Cylinder into the Support. 4. Lock the Cylinder into place by pressing the Lever. •...
  • Page 123 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions Because the first 2 glasses of sparkling water dispensed after installation may contain residual substances, throw them out. For information about dispensing sparkling water, see Operating Your French Door Refrigerator. Storing Extra Cylinders Store extra cylinders in a cool, open space, well out of the reach of children.
  • Page 124 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions 3. Rotate the Cylinder counterclockwise to remove it from the Regulator. 4. To install the new cylinder, follow the directions for installing a cylinder starting at Step 2. 5.
  • Page 125 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Disassembly and Assembly To do list 4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2 Cylinder and Precautions Operational Notes • Be sure to use genuine Soda Stream Cylinders from authorized resellers. • The refrigerator starts making sparkling water about 10 seconds after you turn on the Sparkling Water Production function.
  • Page 126: Check The Installation Status

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function) • If Energy Saver Key + Fridge Key on the front of panel are pressed simultaneously for 8 seconds , it will be chang to the test mode and all displays on the front of panel will be off.
  • Page 127 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 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.
  • Page 128 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 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 129 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 1) Display function when Panel ⇀ MAIN MICOM communication has error 5-1-2. Display function of Communication error 1-1) If there is no answer for 10 seconds after the panel micom received the requirement of communication, "Pc - Er"...
  • Page 130 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-3. Self-diagnostic function 1) Self-diagnostic function in the Initial power ON 1-1) Micom operates self-diagnostic function to check the temperature sensor condition within 1 second when the refrigerator turned On initially. 1-2) If bad sensor is detected by the self-diagnostic function, the applicable display LED will blink for 0.5 sec.
  • Page 131 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 2) Self-diagnostic function during normal operation RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only) RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only) ② If Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 8 seconds, the error mode by self-diagnosis will be canceled.
  • Page 132 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method When measuring the voltage between the Main PCB CN30-"4" ↔ CN76-"1", it FZ-Sensor Error should read between 4.5V~1.0V. When measuring the voltage between the Main PCB CN30-"5"...
  • Page 133 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method Display error : separation of The voltage of MAIN PCB CN90- “1” ↔ Ice Maker(FF) sensor housing part, contact CN90-”7”: shall be between 4.5V~1.0V Sensor Error error, disconnection, short circuit.
  • Page 134 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method Display error during operation of The voltage of MAIN PCB CN76- “5” FZ-DEF applicable fan motor : Feed back (Sky-blue) ↔...
  • Page 135 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method Ice Maker(FZ) When the Freezer Ice Maker error After replacing the Ice Maker, check if it occurs more than 3 times, the Function operates normal.
  • Page 136 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method Actually, If there is not a problem, it is Panel ↔ Main Display pc - Er in the panel desirable to replace Main and Panel PCB with alarm : MICOM MAIN ↔...
  • Page 137 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method 1. When Comp wire is un connected Comp Abnormal When ther is abnormal crrunt 2. Bad condition of R1 (ex Bad soldering) current Detection detected at the Compressor 3.
  • Page 138 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * Self-diagnosis CHECK LIST Item Trouble contents Diagnostic method Display error when open error is detected by water supply to Water Supply to sparkling tank error : The voltage of ASSY PCB KIT CN31- “1”...
  • Page 139 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-4. Display function of Load condition RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only) RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only) ① If Energy Saver Key + Lighting key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds, ALL ON/OFF will blink with 0.5interval for 2 seconds.
  • Page 140 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * 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 Blink R-1-ⓑ...
  • Page 141 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis * R Load mode Check list Display LED Display contents Operation contents R-10-ⓔ,ⓕ Sparkling Water Tank It is the case in which water is not detected by either the Water Fill-Up Sparkling Model Water Level Detection : Sensor or the Water Low Sensor in the Sparkling Water Tank.
  • Page 142 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-5. Cooling OFF mode setting function North American(US, Canada) Models Only RF31FM*S**(For Ice/water model Only) RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**(For Ice/water model Only) ① If Energy Saver Key + Freezer Key are pressed for 5 seconds, Exhibition mode will be started. 1) If Energy Saver Key + Power freeze are pressed simultaneously for 5 seconds during normal operation, Cooling Off mode will be started with buzzer sound(ding-dong).
  • Page 143 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-6. Option setting function ▪ If Freezer Key+ lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 12 seconds during normal operation, fresh food and freezer compartments temperature display will be changed to option setting mode.
  • Page 144 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-6. Option setting function ▪ If Freezer Key+ lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 12 seconds during normal operation, fresh food and freezer compartments temperature display will be changed to option setting mode.
  • Page 145 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis ▪ If the display changes to option setting mode, all displays will be off except freezer and fridge compartments temperature display as below. (Fresh food and freezer compartments case will be explained only because all options are operated with the same method according to the option table.) 1) For example, if you want to change freezer compartment standard temperature to -4℉(-2℃) by operating option, do as below.
  • Page 146 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 2) After changing to the option mode, fresh food compartment "0" , freezer compartment "0" will be displayed. ( Basically fresh food compartment "0", freezer "0" would be set at shipping process, but setting value could be changed for the purpose of improving product at mass producing process.) - If fresh food compartment "0"...
  • Page 147 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 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.
  • Page 148 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-7. Option TABLE 1) Temperature changing table of freezer 2) Temperature changing table of fresh food compartment compartment Set item Freezer Temp Shift Set item fresh food Temp Shift Reference Fridge Room 7-SEG Reference...
  • Page 149 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-7. Option TABLE 3) Operation rate changing table of 4) Temperature changing table of Pantry/Mid dispenser heater Drawer Room Set item Dispenser Heater Rate Reference Fridge Room 7-SEG Pantry/Mid Drawer Room Value Set item...
  • Page 150 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-7. Option TABLE 5) Amount of water supply to ice tray 6) Time changing table of ice maker dropping standby time Set item Amount of Water Supply Set item Ice Maker Standby Time Reference...
  • Page 151 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-1. Function for failure diagnosis 5-1-7. Option TABLE 7) Temperature changing table of ice room 8) Temperature changing table of Ice Maker Dropping Temperature Set item Ice Room Temp Shift Ice Maker Dropping Reference Fridge Room 7-SEG Set item...
  • Page 152: Diagnostic Method According To The Trouble Symptom (Flow Chart)

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-2. 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, ℃...
  • Page 153 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart) ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance Voltage Resistance -7.6 3.899 35433 3.107 16419 -5.8 3.858 33788 24.8 3.057 15731 3.816 32230 26.6 3.006 15076...
  • Page 154 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart) ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance Voltage Resistance 53.6 2.253 8200 84.2 1.520 4369 55.4 2.205 7888 1.483 4218 57.2 2.158 7590 87.8 1.447...
  • Page 155 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart) ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ Voltage Resistance Voltage Resistance 114.8 0.988 2462 150.8 0.598 1335 116.6 0.963 2384 152.6 0.574 1297 118.4 0.938 2309 154.4...
  • Page 156 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart) DATA2. Humidity Sensor table RH(Temperature compensate ) = RH (Relative Humidity ) + ( Temp(℃)。Ⓒ 23 ℃) x 0.05 - Voltage output table @23°…, 5Vdc --- HTG3515CH/HTG3535CH RH(%) Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit) RH(%)
  • Page 157 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart) RH(%) Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit) RH(%) Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit) 1769 1449 2298 1882 1797 1472 2324 1903 1825 1495 2350 1925...
  • Page 158 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Check the installation status To do list 5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart) RH(%) Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit) RH(%) Output(mV) A/D (10bit) A/D (12bit) 2808 2300 3344 2739 2834 2321 3372 2762 2860 2342 3400 2785...
  • Page 159: Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting-159

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis • The error of sensor will be displayed on the front of display. when the error of sensor is detected at initial power ON, the appliance will not operated and display of abnormal sensor part will blink.
  • Page 160 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #71, CN90 - "1" (Brown) and J23 JUMMPER Check the iced-solder, solder Is input voltage of IC01 from PCB typical Ground part are similar.
  • Page 161 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 2) If R Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Is MAIN PCB Bad contact of connector/ Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted insert correctly correctly? DATA1.
  • Page 162 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage IC01 MICOM #84, CN30 - “6”(White) and J23 JUMMPER Check the iced-solder, solder Is the input voltage of from PCB typical Ground part are similar. bridging, disturbed solder.
  • Page 163 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 3) If R DEF Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Is MAIN PCB Bad contact of connector/ Connector CN30 and CN76 inserted insert correctly correctly? DATA1.
  • Page 164 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #86 CN30-"8"(Sky-blue) and J23 JUMMPER Check the iced-solder, solder Is the input voltage of IC01 from PCB typical Ground part are similar. bridging, disturbed solder.
  • Page 165 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 4) If Ambient Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start MAIN PCB Connector CN78 Bad contact of connector/ inserted correctly? DATA1. Temperature table insert correctly ** Measuring point of resistance value according to Sensor **...
  • Page 166 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #93 CN78-"8"(Yellow) and J23 JUMMPER Check the iced-solder, solder Is the input voltage of IC01 from PCB typical Ground part are similar. bridging, disturbed solder MICOM #93 normal? →...
  • Page 167 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 5) If F Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Are MAIN PCB Bad contact of connector/ Connector CN30 and CN76 insert correctly inserted correctly? DATA1.
  • Page 168 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #82, CN30-”4”(Red) and J23 JUMMPER from Check the iced-solder, solder Is the input voltage of PCB typical Ground part are similar. bridging, disturbed solder IC01 MICOM #82 normal? →...
  • Page 169 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 6) If F DEF Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Are MAIN PCB Bad contact of connector/ Connector CN30 and insert correctly CN76 insert correctly? DATA1.
  • Page 170 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #83, CN30-"5"(Orange) and J23 JUMMPER Check the iced-solder, solder Is the input voltage of from PCB typical Ground part are similar. bridging, disturbed solder IC01 MICOM #83 normal? →...
  • Page 171 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 7) If Ice Room Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Is MAIN PCB Bad contact of connector/ Connector CN78 and CN76 insert correctly inserted correctly? DATA1.
  • Page 172 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #92, CN78-"10"(Orange) and J23 JUMMPER Check the iced-solder, solder Is the input voltage of from PCB Typical Ground are similar. bridging, disturbed solder IC01 MICOM #92 normal? →...
  • Page 173 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 8) If PANTRY Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Is MAIN PCB Bad contact of connector/ Connector CN30 and CN76 insert insert correctly correctly? DATA1.
  • Page 174 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage of IC01 MICOM #87, CN30-"9"(Yellow)and J23 JUMMPER Check the iced-solder, solder Is the input voltage of IC01 from PCB typical Ground part are similar. bridging, disturbed solder MICOM Pin #87 normal? →...
  • Page 175 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 9) If Humidity Sensor has trouble ERROR Code Start Is MAIN PCB Bad contact of connector Connector CN30 inserted /insert correctly correctly? DATA1.
  • Page 176 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis Measuring voltage of ICO1 MICOM #81, CN30-"3"(Brown) and J23 JUMMPER Is input voltage of Check the iced-solder, solder from PCB typical Ground part are similar. ICO1 MICOM #81 normal? bringing, disturbed solder →...
  • Page 177 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis 10) Mid Drawer Room Damper Heater has trouble (OPTION) ERROR Code Start Is Damper Heater Bad contact of connector/ normal?(about135ohm) insert correctly Measure the voltage of Resistance 1) Wire connector Is MAIN PCB connector...
  • Page 178: If Fan Does Not Operate

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-2. IF FAN does not operate • The refrigerator of this model has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC 7~12V. • On the normal condition of COMP ON, it operates together with F-FAN motor. If door is opened and closed once at a high ambient temperature, it will be operated after 1 minute delay.
  • Page 179 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-2. IF FAN does not operate Recheck after 7 minutes Door & MICOM State (Time could be delayed R MICOM(#28) depending on the F MICOM Power ON with 7 minutes In initial power to appliance, the Door temperatures.
  • Page 180 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-2. IF FAN does not operate F FAN pulse voltage Reference PCB Typical Ground 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. Unless signals are not inputted during motor operating, will be ON 10 seconds after fan Off.
  • Page 181: If Ice Room Fan Does Not Operate

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate • This refrigerator has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC7~12V. • When COMP ON, normally operates with F-FAN motor. •...
  • Page 182 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate Reference CN76 “6” will generate the pulse signal Does DC7~12V alternate with when motor rotates. below DC2V between MAIN These signals will be input into MICOM. PCB Ground J23 JUMMPER FAN works normally Unless signals are not input during...
  • Page 183: When Ice Maker(Ff) Does Not Operate

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate 1. Water will be automatically supplied to the Ice Maker depending on temperature & time conditions, and ice will be produced to dispense. 2.
  • Page 184 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate MICOM(IC01) Operation Status 1) Check Wire Connection Input Voltage of IC01 MICOM Before 2) Check & Replace ICE MAKER KIT Ready Rotation Returning #73 is normal? Complete 3) Check &...
  • Page 185: If Defrost Does Not Operate (F,R Def Heater)

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater) • If defrost has trouble, select the self-diagnostic function to detect the error of defrost heater before Power Off. (Check the function with the self-diagnostic function) R DEF ERROR F DEF ERROR Start...
  • Page 186 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater) **Measuring point of resistance value according to sensor ** F-DEF : CCN30-”5” ↔ CN76-”1” Is the temperature of manual operation for a measuring resistance value defrost sensor lower R-DEF : CN30-”8”...
  • Page 187 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater) Is connection terminal of Repair connection terminal MAIN PCB part normal? Check bimetal, heater itself, disconnection etc. Replace failure Relay or replace PCB ASS'Y ☞...
  • Page 188: When Power Is Not Applied

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-6. When Power is not applied [Caution] Start - To check the Inverter PCB, refer to the There is Over AC 115V and DC Operation and'Refer' sections in this 310V at the Inverter PCB Power manual Circuit.
  • Page 189 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-6. When Power is not applied IS DC 5V applied to Replace REG2(5V LDO) C111? IS DC 5V applied to Replace REG3(5V LDO) C118? 1) Check the wire harness Does PANEL PCB work normal? 2) Replace PANEL PCB - Check MAIN PCB Wire...
  • Page 190: When Compressor Does Not Run (Inverter Comp.)

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.) Start 10 minutes have passed since COMP was off Check in 10 minutes Refer to the TEST When Forced Operation Function in this manual mode is activated, COMP operates Forced Operation signal sound...
  • Page 191 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.) COMP Connector(CN04) is Good 1) Check the COMP Wire 2) Check the Compressor COMP ASS'Y is Good Replace COMP ASS'Y Normal...
  • Page 192: When Alarm Sounds Continuously Without Stop(Related With Buzzer Sound)

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop (related with buzzer sound) 1) If 'ding-dong'sound continuously Start Remove causes after compre Door is ajar Is door closed hending the conditions of int erferance by door gasket, completely? food etc,...
  • Page 193 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop (related with buzzer sound) 1) If 'ding-dong‘ sound continuously Door & MICOM State FZ MICOM(#28) Is the input MICOM(#29) voltage of main #29,#28 Door Repair wire connection and Mid-drawer...
  • Page 194 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop (related with buzzer sound) 2) If 'beep-beep' sounds continuously Start Enforce the cancelation the Is manual operation manual operation/ defrost /defrost selected? function or power On after power Off Does buzzer sounds Normal...
  • Page 195 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop (related with buzzer sound) 3) If buzzer does not sound Buzzer is installed on the panel PCB in this model. If buzzer does not sound even though the button is pressed, manual operation is started and door is opened, it should separate panel PCB and check the breakage of buzzer and bad soldering.
  • Page 196 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop (related with buzzer sound) 3) If buzzer does not sound Is there any damage or breakage of the buzzer in Replace Panel PCB the panel PCB? Did lead of a component fall on the vibration plate of...
  • Page 197: When The Panel Pba Does Not Operate Normally

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-9. When the Panel PBA does not operate normally 1) When the entire or a certain section of the Panel PCB does not light up - There is a MICOM embedded in the Panel PCB. So, take care when doing repairs. And, except the Solder Touch, replace the PCB.
  • Page 198 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-9. When the Panel PCB does not operate normally When replacing Panel-PCB, Replace Panel PCB it lights up? ① Check the Dispenser and the Top Cover Hinge Connectors. Check the Wire Cut and the Wire Short. ②...
  • Page 199 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-9. When the Panel PCB does not operate normally Buttons get stuck Re-assemble PCB ASS'Y or being pressed down? clear the restriction Buttons get stuck Replace Panel PCB being pressed down? ①...
  • Page 200: If Pantry Panel Pcb Is Not Working Normally

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-10. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally You should check the display after door opening because the display of this model operates only when the Flex Zone Room compartment door is opened. Start Check and repair the switch Does R room...
  • Page 201 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-10. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally If Panel Key is not selected Is the lighting Panel PCB itself has trouble. operated when replace Pantry Panel-PCB? ① Check the wires of Pantry Room - disconnection, short between wires ②...
  • Page 202 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-11. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally PCB Typical Ground J23 JUMMPER Is the lighting operated The Voltage of KEY Convertible compartment is Working every 2m after replacing the Pantry Panel PCB itself has trouble.
  • Page 203: When Refrigerator Room Lamp Does Not Light Up

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up When controlling the refrigerator light with Regulator(12V) : LED LAMP → Applying to the F/R/Flex Zone Room compartment (Option) * If the Vegetable Lamp does not work properly, check the R compartment LED Lamp because it is connected with the R compartment LED Lamp in parallel.
  • Page 204 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up Is the MAIN Check the wire PCB connector(CN78) inserted properly? Re-insert the connector Does the MAIN PCB connector(CN78) output Check the connector terminal properly? Replace PCB (11~12V)
  • Page 205 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up 1) Measuring output voltage Checking method of Door switch voltage. - Measuring voltage of CN76-"12")(Purple) ↔ PCB typical - Measuring the voltage of PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER and Ground J23 JUMMPER IC76 voltage( CN78-"3"(Red)/R LED),...
  • Page 206: If Ice Water Is Not Supplied

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-13. If ICE Water is not supplied 1. Please shut the water supplying prior to repair. 2. Power is applied to the one end of wires. Be careful when disassembling not to get an electric shock. 2) Ice Water(R) Valve PCB Typical Ground Start...
  • Page 207 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-13. If ICE Water is not supplied ☞ Checking method of voltage Based on PCB typical Ground J23 JUMMPER 1) Check the voltage of IC73-"4"(same Is the contact point of voltage as IC01 “104”) main PCB Check soldering...
  • Page 208 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-13. If ICE Water is not supplied 3) Check the voltage of Water Valve operating(AC voltage) => For checking the Relay RY78 operating. MAIN PCB normal CN70-"5"(Red) ↔ CN73_1-"1"(Purple) -- Need to check the other parts - ICE Water valve waiting (about AC 0V) ①...
  • Page 209: If Sparkling Is Not Supplied

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-14. If Sparkling is not supplied 1. Please shut the water supplying prior to repair. 2. Power is applied to the one end of wires. Be careful when disassembling not to get an electric shock. 3.
  • Page 210 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-14. If Sparkling is not supplied Does the Main Valve work Refer to the troubleshooting properly? guide for “ICE Water is not supplied” on Page 188. Refer to the troubleshooting Is the Water Valve normal? guide for “ICE Water is not supplied”...
  • Page 211 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-14. If Sparkling is not supplied Is it normal when checking it Is the Dispenser Valve of the with the Panel Diagnosing Kit? 3-Way Valve normal? Replace the Panel Is the DC Valve on the Is it normal when checking it Discharge Port of the with the Panel Diagnosing Kit?
  • Page 212: If Cubed Or Crushed Ice Is Not Supplied

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-15. 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 selected on the display panel? ①...
  • Page 213 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-15. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied Cubed Ice Cubed Ice ejected Normal Operation Normal Operation Is Cubed Ice ejected? Is Crushed Ice ejected? status status Is Cubed Ice mode Is Crushed Ice mode Cubed Ice Crushed Ice...
  • Page 214 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-15. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied - RY7A, RY7B RELAY Is the contact Is the contact point of - RY7A RELAY Error Error point of RY7A RELAY RY7A &...
  • Page 215: If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) Is Not Working Normally

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-16. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally [Caution] 1. When replacing the Cover Ice Motor, pull out the plug to avoid an electric shock. 2. Be careful! When disassemble the Cover Ice Motor, spring can jumped out and may cause personal injury. 3.
  • Page 216 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-16. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally When the MOTOR rotates. Is the AC input voltage Check the MOTOR/Check any applied to the both ends interference on MOTOR rotation of the motor? ①...
  • Page 217 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-16. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally Operating Condition of Dispenser Open/Close Are the voltage CN50 - Switch 1,2 Operating J23 JUMMPER and CN50-”9”, Normal Close Open “10”...
  • Page 218: Ir Sensor Trouble-Shooting

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-17. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting 1. When the IR sensor is defective, ice is not produced even if there is no Ice Maker Error, Ice Maker Sensor Error or the Ice Maker Function Error. (When turning on the Self Diagnosis Function, it does not produce ice even if there is no 14E, 15E or 39E being displayed.) 2.
  • Page 219 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-17. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting The Emitter is on. Fridge : Changes to Ice Full Receiver Defect Emitter Defect Receiver Normal Receiver Defect Emitter Normal...
  • Page 220: Led Blinking Frequency Depending On Protecting Functions

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-18. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions If Failure Condition is detected during compressor is operating, immediately stop Compressor operating and stand by 5 minutes. During this 5 minutes, RPM command signal is not available. It means, even if available RPM command signal is applied to the compressor, it does not work and keep standing by.
  • Page 221: General Diagnosis

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-19. General diagnosis PROBLEM SOLUTION • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or The refrigerator does not work at all or it fridge inner temperature.
  • Page 222 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-19. General diagnosis PROBLEM SOLUTION The cabinet-door • Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged Sealing area of the section of the refrigerator to prevent condensation. Appliance is hot and •...
  • Page 223 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-19. General diagnosis PROBLEM SOLUTION • Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely. Frost forms on the walls • Allow sufficient space between the stored foods for efficient air circulation. of the freezer.
  • Page 224: Diagnosis For Sparkling System (Only For Rf31Fm*S*)

    https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Display error when open error is Water Supply to detected by water supply to sparkling The voltage of ASSY PCB KIT CN31- “1” CN31-”2”: Sparkling Tank tank error : seperation of Sparkling Tank Error...
  • Page 225 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 Press the Sparkling The Display is not Check if Sparkling (②) Water button (③) on the is selected on the set to the Sparkling...
  • Page 226 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 Even if it has passed the production time of Check if the Fridge Door the selected Sparkling The Fridge Door is Switch is defective or...
  • Page 227 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 When pressing the Energy Saver button CO2 Run-out inside Replace the CO2 (①) on the Display the CO2 Cylinder Cylinder...
  • Page 228 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 When pressing the Energy Saver button (①) on the Display Panel for 5 seconds 1.
  • Page 229 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 1. The Sparkling Production OFF Icon Nothing 1. Remove the Cover of (②) is blinking.
  • Page 230 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 Function of Load 1. Reset the CO2 Condition Mode. Cylinder by pressing the : It is displayed that Sparkling Water button there is no detection for...
  • Page 231 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 1. Check if the CO2 Cylinder is connected Without connecting properly.
  • Page 232 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 Whether the Child Lock The Child Lock is Cancel the Child Lock (⑥) on the Display selected.
  • Page 233 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 When plugging out the Hose(⑧) of the DC Valve Input Terminal Replace the DIS Valve and pressing the Defective DC Valve...
  • Page 234 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 Turn on the Sparkling Water Production by pressing the Sparkling When the Sparkling Water button (③)on the Water Production...
  • Page 235 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 1. Check it at the Display Function of Load Condition Mode. : It is displayed that Nothing there is no detection...
  • Page 236 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 When pressing the Energy Saver button (①) on the Display Panel for 5 seconds after opening the Fridge Door, it will send off a...
  • Page 237 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 When pressing the Energy Saver button (①) on the Display Panel for 5 seconds after opening the Fridge Door, it will send off a...
  • Page 238 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 6. Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting To do list 6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*) Trouble Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Possible Causes SOLUTION Shooting Step 1 Step 2 1. Even if the Mixing Defective Housing Reconnect the Housing Tank is filled up with ⑨and ⑫...
  • Page 239: Pcb Diagram

    7. PCB DIAGRAM To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" 7-1. PCB Layout with part position...
  • Page 240 https://appliancetechmanuals.com 7. PCB DIAGRAM To do list 7-1. PBA Layout with part position 1. DC12V, 5V, GND supplied from SMPS PCB (Not Used) 2. Circuit for controlling Step-Valve (3-Way Valve) * Option 3. FAN MOTOR control part : To supply the power from 8.3V ~ 12V according to the motor types. (F,R,C,ICE) 4.
  • Page 241: Pcb Layout With Part Position (Inverter Board)

    7. PCB DIAGRAM To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" 7-2. PBA Layout with part position (Inverter Board) 1. PCB Power Supply : From the SMPS circuit, it supplies 13.2V and 5V for the Main PBA control and supplies 15V and 5V to the Inverter circuit for the Compressor control.
  • Page 242: Connector Layout With Part Position (Main Board)

    7. PCB DIAGRAM To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" 7-3. Connector Layout with part position (Main Board) RF31FMED**/ RF24FS**...
  • Page 243: Connector Layout With Part Position (Inverter Board)

    7. PCB DIAGRAM To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" 7-4. Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board)
  • Page 244: Wiring Diagram

    8. Wiring diagram To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" RF31FM*D** / RF24FS** (Common for All Models)
  • Page 245 8. Wiring diagram To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" RF31FM*S** (For Sparkling model Only )
  • Page 246: Schematic Diagram

    9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" 9-1. Whole block diagram RF31FM**...
  • Page 247 9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" 9-1. Whole block diagram RF24FS**...
  • Page 248: Model Code Table

    10. MODEL CODE TABLE To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" 10-1. Nomenclature RF31FM**...
  • Page 249 10. MODEL CODE TABLE To do list "This document can not be used without Samsung's authorization" 10-1. Nomenclature RF24FS**...
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