REFRIGERATOR

SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

MODEL : GR-B318SS COLOR : STAINLESS(ST)

CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................. 4
3. DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................................................ 5-
REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS ............................................................................................. 5
DOOR ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
DOOR ALIGNMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
FAN AND FAN MOTOR...................................................................................................................................................... 7
DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................... 8
REFRIGERATOR LIGHT (TOP) ........................................................................................................................................ 9
MULTI DUCT ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
DISPENSER .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DISPLAY PCB ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
ICE BUTTON ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................................... 11
WATER BUTTON ASSMEBLY ........................................................................................................................................ 11
ICE CORNER DOOR REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 11
ICEMAKER REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 12
SUB PCB FOR WORKING DISPENSER ........................................................................................................................ 12
CAP DUCT MOTOR REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 13
HOW TO REMOVE A ICE BIN ........................................................................................................................................ 14
HOW TO INSERT A ICE BIN ........................................................................................................................................... 14
HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER .................................................................................. 15
WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD .................................................................................................................... 17
FAN AND FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY METHOD......................................................................................................... 17
PULL OUT DRAWER ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
CAUTION : SEALED SYSTEM REPAIR ......................................................................................................................... 19
HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE HOMEBAR ..............................................................................................20-21
COVER FRONT .................................................................................................................................................................21
HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE DOOR FOAM ASSEMBLY,REFRIGERATOR .............................................22
HOW TO REMOVE FRAME DOOR SWITCH OF DOOR FOAM ......................................................................................23
HOW TO REMOVE THE HOME BAR DOOR....................................................................................................................24
4. ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
COMPRESSOR ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
6. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................... 27
7. PCB PICTURE ........................................................................................................................................................... 28-29
8. Troubleshooting With Error Display ....................................................................................................................... 30-41
9. Troubleshooting Without Error Display ................................................................................................................. 42-50
10. Reference .................................................................................................................................................................. 51-56
11. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 57-66
12. COMPRESSOR TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 67-79
13. ICEMAKER OPEARTING METHOD AND TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................... 80-83
14. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM ........................................................................................... 84-87

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the following instructions before servicing your refrigerator.
1. Unplug the power before handling any elctrical componets.
2. Check the rated current, voltage, and capacity.
3. Take caution not to get water near any electrical components.
4. Use exact replacement parts.
5. Remove any objects from the top prior to tilting the product.

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1-1 LFX31945**
31 cu.ft.
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS
DOOR DESIGN Side Rounded VEGETABLE TRAY Clear Drawer Type
DIMENSIONS (inches) 35 3/4 X 30 1/4 X 70 1/4 (WXDXH) 31cu.ft. COMPRESSOR Linear
NET WEIGHT (pounds) 158kg (348lb) EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type
COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling CONDENSER Spiral Condenser
TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control REFRIGERANT R-134a (135 g)
DEFROSTING SYSTEM Full Automatic LUBRICATING OIL ISO10 (280 ml)
Heater Defrost DEFROSTING DEVICE SHEATH HEATER
DOOR FINISH PCM, VCM, Stainless REFRIGERATOR LED Module
LAMP
HANDLE TYPE Bar FREEZER LED Module
INNER CASE ABS Resin
INSULATION Polyurethane Foam

DIMENSIONS

Description LFX31945**
Depth w/ Handles A 36 1/4 in
Depth w/o Handles B 33 3/4 in
Depth w/o Door C 29 1/2 in
Depth (Total with Door Open) D 48 1/8 in
Height to Top of Case E 68 3/4 in
Height to Top of Door Hinge F 70 1/4 in
Width G 35 3/4 in
Width (door open 90 deg. w/o handle) H 40 in
Width (door open 90 deg. w/ handle) I 45 in

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2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Adjustable refrigerator
shelf
The refrigerator
compartment shelves
are adjustable to allow
LED interior lamps
flexibility for storage
The interior lamps light up the
needs. Preserve large
inside of the refrigerator.
size food or containers.
Water filter
The water filter purifies
water. Grab-N-Go Case
The convenience of a "soft cool"
NOTE storage area and ease in spreading
The filter should be replaced product stored in this area.
every 6 months. Please refer
to°Replacing the filter°
in this manual for details. Cheese &Butter Bin
* This function may not be Cheese & Butter and
available, depending on Condiment bins, that
the model. are specially designed
for food that can be
stored at a warmer
temperature. This makes
spreading butter and
Indoor ice bin slicing cheese easier.
100 ice cubes are
automatically produced over
per 24-hour period. Condiment Bin

Crisper
The crisper controls humidity Auto closing hinge
and helps vegetables and The refrigerator doors
fruit to stay crisp. and freezer drawers
close automatically when
you push them slightly.
Fixed door bin (The door only closes
The fixed door bin is used automatically when it is
to preserve chilled food or open at an angle of less
drinks that are of a suitable than 30¡C.)
size for storing in this bin.
Glide’N’Serve
Pull out Drawer When you want to store
It is a convenient feature food items at a much
that allows you to fill large lower temperature, you
containers such as the extra can use the temperature
bin and It is useful to store. controller to maintain the
Dura Base¤ Divider lowest possible chilling
This is a convenient feature that temperature (without
allows you to fill large containers, freezing).
such as an ice chest, cooler or
pitcher, with ice. F-Basket
This is a convenient
feature that allows you
to fill small frozen food,
beverage to needed
quick cooling.

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3. DISASSEMBLY
3-1 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Removing Refrigerator Door
CAUTION: Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors.
Left Door -FIG. 2
1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3).-FIG. 1
2. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1).
Use flat tip screwdriver to pry back hooks on front underside of cover (2). Lift up cover.
3. Disconnect door switch wire harness and remove the cover.
4. Pull out the tube.
5. Disconnect all 3 wiring harnesses (4). Remove the grounding screw (5).
6. Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift top hinge (7) free of hinge lever latch (8).
CAUTION: When lifting hinge free from the latch, be careful that door does not fall forward.
7. Lift door from middle hinge pin and remove door.
8. Place the door with the insides facing up, on a not scratch surface.
Right Door -FIG. 3
1. Open the door, remove 1 screw on the top of the hinge cover. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up cover (2).
2. Disconnect door switch wire harness and remove the cover.
3. Rotate hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift top hinge (4) free of hinge lever latch (5).
4. Lift door from middle hinge pin and remove door.
CAUTION: When lifting hinge free from the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.
5. Place the door with the insides facing up, on a not scratch surface.

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1) Insert the tube until you can see only one of

the lines printed on the tube.
2) After inserting, pull the tube to ascertain that
it is secure.
3) Assemble clip.

Correct Incorrect

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3-2 DOOR Door Gasket Replacement
Mullion Removal 1. Insert gasket into channel
Insert and press gasket into channels at doorliner.
1. Remove 2 screws.

2. Lift mullion up carefully.

Mullion Replacement
1. Connect wire harness.

3. Disconnect wire harness.

2. Insert mullion into channel.

Insert the mullion into channel at door as shown below.

Door Gasket Removal

1. Remove gasket
Remove the gasket from gasket channel at doorliner as 3. Assemble 2 screws.
shown in the illustration below.

Gasket
Channel

Gasket

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3-3 Door Alignment 3-4 FAN AND FAN MOTOR
If the level of refrigerator doors is uneven, follow the 1. Remove the freezer drawer.
instructions below to align the doors: 2. Remove the plastic guide for slides on left side by
Turn the leveling legs (CCW) to raise or (CW) to lower the unscrewing phillips head screws.
height of the front of the refrigerator by using flat blade 3. Remove the grille assembly by removing four screws
screw driver or 11/32" wrench. Use the wrench (Included and pulling the grille assembly forward.
with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to 4. Remove the Fan Motor assembly by loosening 3 screws
adjust the height. (CW to raise or CCW to lower the height.) and disassembling the shroud.
The Left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut, located on 5. Pull out the fan and separate the Fan Motor and Bracket
the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to align properly. Motor.
If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the
instructions below to align the Left door evenly: Use the
wrench (included with the Use & Care Guide) to turn the nut
FAN MOTOR
in the door hinge to adjust the height To the right to raise or
to the left to lower the height.
On the other hand, The Right refrigerator door does not
have an adjustable nut. If the space between your doors is
uneven, follow the instructions below to align the Right Shroud
door: BRACKET
1. With one hand, lift up the Right door you want to raise at MOTOR
middle hinge.
2. With other hand, use pliers to insert snap ring as shown.
3. Insert additional snap rings until the Right door is aligned.
(Three snap rings are provided with unit.)

Ice Fan Assembly

Down

Up

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* Ice Fan Assembly Replacement 3-5 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY
Defrost Control assembly consists of Defrost Sensor and
1) Remove the plastic guide for slides on left side by
FUSE-M.
unscrewing phillips head screws.
The Defrost Sensor works to defrost automatically. It is
2) Pull out the cover sensor to disassemble by using tools
attached to the metal side of the Evaporator and senses its
shown in the figure.
temperature. At 46F(8°C), it turns the Defrost Heater off.
3) Pull out the cover grille to disassemble by using tools
Fuse-M is a safety device for preventing over-heating of
shown in the figure.
the Heater when defrosting.
4) Put your hand into the inside of grille to disassemble
1. Pull out the grille assembly. (Figure 1)
shown in the figure.
2. Separate the connector with the Defrost Control
5) Disconnect wire harness of the grille assembly.
assembly and replace the Defrost Control assembly after
6) Remove the Ice fan assembly by loosening all screws.
cutting the Tie Wrap. (Figure 2)

GRILLE ASSEMBLY DEFROST-CONTROL

ASSEMBLY

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

(5) (6)

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3-6 Refrigerator Light (Top) 3-6-2 Refrigerator Light (Side)
Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord from electric outlet.
breaker. 2. Put flat screwdriver into sevice hole and remove cover of
If necessary, remove top shelf or shelves. refrigerator light.
3-6-1 Refrigerator Compartment Lamp
1) Release 2 screws.
2) Hold both ends with your both hands and pull it
downward to remove it.

3. Remove the LED assembly from connector.

3) To remove the case lamp and cover lamp, release
another 2 screws as following picture.

4) Use a flat blade screwdriver as shown below to remove

the cover lamp.

4. Replace LED assembly.

5) To remove the LED Assembly, open the Hook part to pull

it out as shown in the following picture.

Case, lamp
5. Assemble the cover in reverse order.

Cover, lamp LED, Assembly

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3-6-3 Cap Duct LED LAMP(Bottom) 3-7 MULTI DUCT
1. Unplug refrigerator power cord from electric outlet. 1. Remove 2 screws and guide rail.
2. Open the refrigerator door to need diassembly.
3. Put flat screwdriver into service hole, remove the cover
of cap duct LED LAMP.

2. Remove the upper and lower Caps by using a flat

screwdriver and remove 2 screws as shown figure.

4. Remove the LED assembly from connector.

3. Disconnect the lead wire on the bottom position

4. Grip both side of multi duct, pull it out.

5. Replace LED assembly.

6. Assembly the cover in reverse order.

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3-8 DISPENSER 3-10 ICE BUTTON ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the 1 screw holding the lever.
2) Remove the spring from the hook.
3) Push and pull on the tab to remove.

1) Pull out the drain 2) Holding the inner side of

the dispenser pull Button Lever
forward to remove.

3-11 WATER BUTTON ASSMEBLY

1) Remove screws.
2) Grasp the Button assembly and lift.

Button Lever
3) If nozzle is interfered with button, 4) Remove the
push and pull out the bottom of lead wire.
button.

CAUTION: When replacing the dispenser cover make

sure the lead wire does NOT come off and the water line
is not pinched by the dispenser.

3-12 ICE CORNER DOOR REPLACEMENT

1) Loosen the front screw as shown in the picture.
2) Lift up the hinge with one hand.
3) Pull out the Ice Corner Door with the other hand.
3-9 DISPLAY PCB
As shown below, remove 1 screw on the PCB fixing screw.
Remove the display PCB fixing screw.

hinge

Case, PCB Display PCB

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3-13 ICEMAKER REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Make sure that the motor housing is taped to
the mold, if not positioned correctly the cover will not fit
1) Remove 4 screws as shown.
properly.

2) Grasp the bottom of motor cover assembly and pull

slowly.

3-14 SUB PCB FOR WORKING DISPENSER

1) Disconnect the wire harness.

2) Remove 1 screw from PCB and replace with new PCB.

3) Disconnect wire harness from wall of compartment.

In-door
motor

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3-15 CAP DUCT MOTOR REPLACEMENT
1) Separate the Housing of the Cap Duct Motor.

2) Unscrew 3 screws to disassemble the motor.

3) When replacing the motor, check the position of the door

duct and the link for proper fit.

Duct Door
Link
Cap Duct Motor
NG Position

4) Insert 2 screws.

5) Push housing aside.

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3-16 HOW TO REMOVE A ICE BIN 3-17 HOW TO INSERT A ICE BIN
1) Grip the handles, as shown. 1) Insert the Ice Bin, slightly tilting to avoid touching the
Icemaker. (Especially, Ice-Detecting Sensor)

2) Tilt and lift slightly as shown.

3) Remove ice bin slowly.

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3-18 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER

3-18-1 Follow Steps to Remove

Step 1) Open the freezer door. Step 2) Remove the lower basket.

Step 3) Remove the two screws from the guide rails (one Step 4) Removal of the freezer door is done by l ifting clear
from each side). of the rail support.
Fully extend both rails.

Step 5) Remove only 1 screw of gearice, and disassemble Step 6) Remove 2 screws of both side of supporter covers
the bar and gearice tv and disassemble the supporter cover tv.

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3-18-2 Follow Steps to Reinstall

Step 1) Insert both side of supporter cover tv into Step 2) Assemble a bar and gear ice with screw.
connector rails, and then screw them. Push the otherside of the gear to inside of the
bar.

Step 3) Put gear ice assembled with the bar by screw into Step 4) Insert opposite gear ice into connector rail and
connector rail’s hole. screw them

Step 5) The rail system will align itself by pushing the rails Step 6) Reinstall the freezer door by inserting the rail tabs
all the way into the freezer section. into the guide rail.
Pull the rails back out to full extension.

* Assemble them like as pictures

Step 7) Reinstall the two screws into the guide rails

(one from each side). Step 8) Reinstall the lower basket, and close the freezer
door.

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3-19 WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD 3-20 FAN AND FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY
1) Turn off the water to unit. Remove the waterline from the METHOD
valve. 1) Remove screws for the Drain Pipe Assembly and the 1
connected to the Motor Cover.
MOTOR COVER

2) Remove cover and 1 screw from the valve. 2) Separate the Fan Assembly and Motor, turn counter
clockwise to remove from the motor shaft.
Mechanical Cover
FAN ASSEMBLY MOTOR

3) Separate the housing and remove the valve.

Assemble in reverse order. Taking care to avoid.

Housing
1. Do not to bend the tube during assembly.
2. Press the Water Dispenser button letting water pour out,
this checks for any leaks in the tube connection, this may
vary depending on the water pressure
( about 2 minutes.).

4) Remove the clip, and press the collet to separate the

tube from the connector. Note: there maybe some water
in the line.

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3-21 PULL OUT DRAWER
Top Drawer
1. Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the tab in on the left rail and push the tab on the right rail in with your finger.
Once the tabs have been pushed in, you can lift the tray up and out.

2. Pull both rails out to the full extension and insert the insert the back of the tray into both rails. Then set the front of the
tray into the rail and push it until you hear it click into place.

Middle Drawer
1. To remove the middle drawer.
Pull the drawer out to full extension. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out.

2. To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into push it back place.

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3-22 CAUTION : Sealed System Repair
Before making a sealed system repair : Start with the power cord unplugged from the outlet. Plug in the power cord and
between 6 and 12 seconds after it has been pugged in, unplug it from the power source. this will allow both sides of the 3
way valve to be opened to allow for proper evacuation.

3-23 Way Valve Service Whole picture of refrigerator

The 3 way valve has plastic parts inside, so always wrap
it with a wet cloth before servicing when using a torch. R-Evaporator
1) Always replace the 3 way valve if there is a leak at any
one of the 3 tubes coming from it.
2) Service in replacement of valve (valve failure) Perform
service in the same method as above.

F-Evaporator

R-Evaporator R-Evaporator

 


 

F-Evaporator

  F-Evaporator


 
 



 


3 Way Valve 3 way valve

To Fresh Food
(Refrigerant outlet)

To Freezer(Refrigerant outlet)

Dryer Side(Refrigerant Inlet)

Note : To service sealed system, follow the directions in 3-22 and 3-23 above.Then service is the same as a single
evaporator system.

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3-24 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE HOMEBAR

3-24-1 CASE ASSEMBLY, HOME BAR 3-24-2 DOOR BASKET OF HOME BAR DOOR
The Home Bar is removable for easy cleaning and The Door Baskets are removable for easy cleaning and
adjustment. adjustment.

1. To remove the Home Bar, Slopingly lifts the Home Bar 1. To remove the Door Baskets, simply lifts the Door
up and pulls straight out. Baskets up and pulls straight out.

2. To replace the Home Bar, Slopingly slides it in above 2. To replace the Door Baskets, slides it in above the
the desired support and push down until it snaps into desired support and push down until it snaps into place.
place.
NOTE : Some Door Baskets may vary in appearance
NOTE : Some Home Bar may vary in appearance and and will only fit in one location.
will only fit in one location.

3-24-3 DOOR BASKET OF HOME BAR

The Door Baskets of Homebar are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment.

1. To remove the Door Baskets of Homebar, simply lifts the Door Baskets of Homebar up and pulls straight out.

2. To replace the Door Baskets of Homebar, slides it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into
place.

NOTE : Some Door Baskets of Homebar may vary in appearance and will only fit in one location.

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3-24-4 COVER FRONT
The Cover Front is removable for easy cleaning and adjustment.

1. To remove the Cover Front, simply lifts the basket doorr up and pulls slopingly out.

2. Remove two screws of The Cover Front and pull slopingly straight out.

NOTE : To replace the Cover Front and basket door, Slide them in above desired support and push down until them
snaps into place.

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3-25 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE HOMEBAR DOOR

1. Remove three Screws on the Top 2. Pull Frame Door. up and
of Frame Door. out.

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3-26 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE DOOR FOAM ASSEMBLY, REFRIGERATOR

1. Remove the Screw of Right Hinge Cover. 2. Remove two Wire connectors.

3. Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. 4. Separate the Home Bar.

5. Pull THE DOOR FOAM ASSEMBLY,

REFRIGERATOR up and out.

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3-27 HOW TO REMOVE FRAME DOOR SWITCH OF DOOR FOAM

1. Remove screws on hinge assebmbly, Upper 2. Separate the Cap,decor on the frame door.

3. Press the hook of door switch, 4. Remove a wire connector for change.
Then pushes it outward.

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3-28 HOW TO REMOVE THE HOME BAR DOOR.

1. Remove the screw located on the top of hinge. 2. Remove the cap hinge(upper)

Cap Hinge(Upper)

3. Remove the bar by pushing it up from the 4. Pull out the bar thought the top hinge.
bottom through the SVC hole (bottom hinge).

Bar
SVC Hole

5. Separate the Cover.

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4. ADJUSTMENT
4-1 COMPRESSOR 4-2-3 Compressor protection logic
4-1-1 Role Since linear Comp conducts linear reciprocating motion,
we have protection logic for compressor, motor and PCB
The compressor intakes low temperature and low pressure
as the below.
gas from the evaporator of the refrigerator and compresses
this gas to high-temperature and high-pressure gas. It then
- Stroke Trip
delivers the gas to the condenser.
During the operation, if stroke is above the target value,
decrease the target volt by 3V.

4-1-2 Note for Usage - Current Trip

Current trip is set in order to protect compressor
(1) Be careful not to allow over-voltage and over-current.
mechanical part and drive from the overcurrent that might
(2) Do not drop or handle carelessly.
arise during the operation.
(3) Keep away from any liquid.
Check the current for every 416.7us and if the Trip
If liquid such as oil or water enters the Cover PTC
exceeds 1.86Arms more than three times at Comp ON,
Compressor may fail due to breakdown of their
forcibly stop and restart six minutes later.
insulating capabilities.
(4) Always use the Parts designed for the compressor and
- Lock Piston Trip
make sure it is properly attached to the compressor.
If stroke is under 5mm even if the current is more than
Parts may appear physically identical but could have
14Arms, Take it as ‘piston lock’ and restart after 2’30” of
different electrical ratings. Replace parts by part number
Comp OFF. Check the current and stroke for every
and model number. Use only approved substitute parts.
416.7us and if the condition fits more than three times at
Comp ON, the Trip occurs.

4-1-3 Remove the cover PTC - IPM fault Trip

It occurs if FO signal received from IPM is LOW. For
every 416.7us, check whether FO signal is LOW. The trip
occurs if it is found three times during the five
periods(83ms).

(1) Remove the Cover Back M/C

(2) Remove two screws on comp base

(3) Use a L-shaped flap tooll to pry off the cover

(4) Assembly in reverse order of disassembly

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5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6-1 Error Code Summary
WARNING: When checking Resistance values, make sure to
turn off the power, and wait for the voltage to
discharge. FRESH AIR FIL TER

NOTE) Within 3 hours after the error : Press the Ice Plus button and Freezer button simultaneously
3 hours after the error : All errors, except for "Er rt", "Er SS",
"Er IS(except for Icing sensor)", "Er gF", "Er It" error, are displayed.
"Er IS" which is displayed without input of user is the error of Icing Sensor.
Error Display
Error Detection Freezer Refrigerator Remark
NO Error Generation Factors
Category Temperature Temperature
(Error code ) (Error code )

1 Normal None Normal operation of Display

2 Freezer Sensor Er FS Short or Disconnection
Error of Freezer Sensor
Refrigerator Short or Disconnection
3 Sensor Error Er rS of Refrigerator Sensor
Short or disconnection of
Icing Sensor the sensor about Ice maker Check each sensor at it’s
4 Error Er IS (Icing sensor, Ice maker connector.
sensor)
5 Pantry sensor Short or Disconnection
error Er SS of Pantry Sensor
6 Room Temp Er rt Short or Disconnectoin of
Sensor Error Room temp.sensor
Even though it is passed
80Minute since then
7 F dH Defrosting, if Defrosting
sensor is not over 40°F(5°C), Temperature Fuse
it is caused Disconnection, Heater
Even though it is passed disconnection, DRAIN Jam,
50Minute since then Poor Relay for Heater
Refrigerator Defrosting, if Defrosting
8 Defrosting Error r dH
sensor is not over 40°F(5°C),
it is caused

Ice maker kit Other Electric system error When the ice does not drop
9 defect Er It such as moter, gear, Hall IC, even when the I/M Test S/W
operation circuit within I/M kit is pressed
Flow Error of flow meter or water Error of flow meter or water
10 Meter(Sensor) Er gF input or low water pressure input or low water pressure or
Defect flow meter connection
Even though it is passed Temperature Fuse
1 hour since then Defrosting, Disconnection, Heater
11 Poor Defrosting Er dH if Defrosting sensor is not disconnection, DRAIN Jam,
over 46°F(8°C), it is caused Poor Relay for Heater
Abnormality of It is caused when feedback
12 BLDC FAN Moter Er IF signal isn’t over 65 seconds Poor BLDC Motor connection,
for Ice Making during BLDC FAN motor DRIVE IC, and TR
operating
Abnormality of It is caused when feedback
BLDC FAN Moter signal isn’t over 65 seconds Poor BLDC Motor connection,
13 Er FF during BLDC FAN motor DRIVE IC, and TR
for Freezer
operating
Abnormality of It is caused when feedback
14 BLDC FAN Moter Er CO signal isn’t over 65 seconds Poor BLDC Motor connection,
for Refrigerator during BLDC FAN motor DRIVE IC, and TR
operating
Abnormality of It is caused when feedback
BLDC FAN Moter signal isn’t over 65 seconds Poor BLDC Motor connection,
15 for Mechanic Er CO during BLDC FAN motor DRIVE IC, and TR
Room operating
Communication Error Poor Communication
Communication between Micom of Main PCB connection,Poor TR of
16 Error Er CO Transmitter and Receiver Tx/Rx
and Display Micom
between display and main board.
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7. PCB PICTURE
7-1 Main PCB

P/No & MFG Picture

CON5 CON6 CON7

EBR730936
(2011.01~)

CON3

CON2

CON1

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7-2 Display PCB & Sub PCB

P/No Picture

Display PCB
EBR 729554
(2011.03~)

Sub PCB
EBR60070709
(2011.01~)

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8. Troubleshooting With Error Display
8-1 Freezer Sensor Error (Er FS)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

2 Check the Blue/White to

Blue/White. Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-1)

<Temperature table-1>
(1) To (2) Result
-22°F °C 40
<CON7>
-13°F °C 30
-4°F °C 23
5°F °C 17
14°F °C 13
23°F °C 10
32°F °C 8

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 23 indicates -4°F.

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8-2 Refrigerator Sensor Error (Er rS)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

2 Check the White to White.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-2)

<Temperature table-2>
(1) To (2) Result

<CON7> 23°F °C 38
32°F °C 30
41°F °C 24
50°F °C 19.5
59°F °C 16

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 30 indicates 32°F.

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8-3 Icing Sensor Error (Er IS)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

2 Check the Blue to Blue.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-1)

<Temperature table-1>
(1) To (2) Result

<CON5> -22°F °C 40
-13°F °C 30
-4°F °C 23
5°F °C 17
14°F °C 13
23°F °C 10
32°F °C 8

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 23 indicates -4°F.

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8-4 Defrost Sensor Error (F dS)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

2 Check the Orange to Orange.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-3)

Check the Brown to Brown. <Temperature table-3>

(1) To (2) Result
23°F °C 38
32°F °C 30
41°F °C 24
50°F °C 19.5
59°F °C 16

<CON7> The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 23 indicates -4°F.

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8-5 Defrost Sensor Error (R dS)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

2 Check the Orange to Orange.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-3)

<Temperature table-3>
Check the Gray to Gray. (1) To (2) Result
23°F °C 38
32°F °C 30
41°F °C 24
50°F °C 19.5
59°F °C 16

The sensor is determined by

<CON7> the temperature.
For example, 23 indicates -4°F.

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8-6 Defrost Heater Error (F dH)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the Door gasket.

Part Result SVC Action
2 Check the Defrost control part. 0 Go to the 3
Fuse-M
Change Fuse-M
Def’ 34~42 Go to the 3
Heater Change Fuse-M
Def’ Def’
Heater Heater Go to the 3
Def’ 22
Sensor OFF Replace product
Fuse
M

3 Input Test 3 Mode.

(Push the button 3 times)

4 Check the Blue to Orange.

Result SVC Action

112 ~ 116 V Go to the 5
0V Replace Main PCB

<CON3>

5 Release the test mode.

push the button 1 times. (normal)

6 Check the Blue to Orange.

Result SVC Action

0V Explain to customer
112 ~ 116 V Replace Main PCB

<CON3>

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8-7 Defrost Heater Error (R dH)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the Door gasket.

Part Result SVC Action
2 Check the Defrost control part. 0 Go to the 3
Fuse-M
Change Fuse-M
Def’ 34~42 Go to the 3
Heater Change Fuse-M
Def’ Def’
Heater Heater Go to the 3
Def’ 22
Sensor OFF Replace product
Fuse
M

3 Input Test 3 Mode.

(Push the button 3 times)

4 Check the Blue to Yellow.

Result SVC Action

112 ~ 116 V Go to the 5
0V Replace Main PCB

<CON3>

5 Release the test mode.

push the button 1 times. (normal)

6 Check the Blue to Yellow.

Result SVC Action

0V Explain to customer
112 ~ 116 V Replace Main PCB

<CON3>

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8-8 Refrigerator Fan Error (Er rF)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

2 Open the freezer door and Check the air

Status SVC Action
flow.
No windy Go to 3
Windy Go to 4

4 Check the Fan motor voltage.

(3) (2) (1) Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(1) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

<CON6>

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8-9 Freezer Fan Error (Er FF)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

2 Open the freezer door and Check the air

Status SVC Action
flow.
No windy Go to 3
Windy Go to 4

3 Check the Fan motor.

Rotate fan using your hand.
It feel sticky, change the motor.
(cause of ice or rust inside of motor)

4 Check the Fan motor voltage.

Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(1) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

(3) (2) (1)

<CON7>

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8-10 Icing Fan Error (Er IF)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

2 Open the freezer door and Check the air

Status SVC Action
flow.
No windy Go to the 3,4
Windy Go to the 5

3 Check the Connector.

(Frozen caused the PCB short)

4 Check the Fan motor voltage.

Point Result SVC Action
(3) (2) (1)
(1) ~ (2) Below 9 V Change the PCB
(1) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

<CON7>

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8-11 Condenser Fan Error (Er CF)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

2 Check the fan rotating.

Status SVC Action
No windy Check motor
Windy Go to the 4

3 Check the Fan motor and surrounding. Rotate fan using your hand.
It feel sticky, change the motor.

4 Check the Fan motor voltage.

Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 10 V Change the PCB
(1) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

(3) (2) (1)

<CON7>

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8-12 Communication Error (Er CO)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the loose connection.

2 Check the Red to White/Red.

Result SVC Action
12 V Go to the 3
Check the Hinge
Other (loose connection)
CON101
Change the Main PCB
<Display> <CON101>

3 Check the Orange to White/Red.

Result SVC Action
0 or 5 V Change the Display PCB
Other Go to the 4
CON101
<Display> <CON101>

4 Check the White/Black to White/Red.

Result SVC Action
0 or 5 V Change the Main PCB
Other Go to the 5
CON101
<Display> <CON101>
5 Check the White/Red to Orange.
Result SVC Action
0 or 5 V Change the Display PCB
Other Go to the 6

<CON5>

6 Check the White/Red to White/Black.

Result SVC Action

0 or 5 V Change the Main PCB
Other Explain to customer

<CON5>

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9. Troubleshooting Without Error Display
9-1 Cube mode doesn’t work

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the loose connection.

2 Check the Black to White. Lever s/w Result SVC Action

(While pushing the lever S/W)
112 ~ 115 V Go to the 3
Pushing
Other Change PCB
Not 0~2V Go to the 3
pushing Other Change PCB
<CON2>

3 Check the RED to White Red.

Lever s/w Result SVC Action
(While pushing the lever S/W)
9 ~ 12 V Go to the 4
Pushing
Other Change PCB
Not 0~2V Go to the 4
pushing Other Change PCB
<CON3> <CON1>

4 Check the resistance value.

Point Result SVC Action
31.1 ~ 42.1 Explain
(1) to (2)
Replace
Other
Geared Motor
9.9 ~ 12.1 Explain
(3) to (4) Replace
Other
Geared Motor

<Ice Maker>

(1) (2) (3)

(4)

<Dispenser Motor>

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9-2 Crush mode doesn’t work

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the loose connection.

2 Check the Sky Blue to White. Lever s/w Result SVC Action
(While pushing the lever S/W)
112 ~ 115 V Go to the 3
Pushing
Other Change PCB
Not 0~2V Go to the 3
pushing Other Change PCB

<CON2>

3 Check the Black to White Red.

Lever s/w Result SVC Action
(While pushing the lever S/W)
9 ~ 12 V Go to the 4
Pushing
Other Change PCB
Not 0~2V Go to the 4
pushing Other Change PCB

<CON3> <CON1>

4 Check the resistance value.

Point Result SVC Action
31.1 ~ 42.1 Explain
(1) to (2)
Replace
Other
Geared Motor
9.9 ~ 12.1 Explain
(3) to (4) Replace
Other
Geared Motor

<Ice Maker>

(1) (2) (3)

(4)

<Geared Motor> <Dispenser Motor>

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9-3 Water mode doesn’t work

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the loose connection.

2 Check the Purple to White. Lever s/w Result SVC Action

(While pushing the lever S/W)
112 ~ 115 V Go to the 3
Pushing
Other Change PCB
Not 0 ~2 V Go to the 3
pushing Other Change PCB
<CON2>

3 Check the resistance value. Point Result SVC Action

(1) (2) (3) (4) 360 ~ 420 Explain
(1) to (2)
Replace
Other
Water Valve
360 ~ 420 Explain
(3) to (4) Replace
Other
Water Valve

Dispenser Ice Maker

<Pilot Valve> <Water Valve>
Machine Room In door

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9-4 Freezer room lamp doesn’t work

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the Freezer door switch. If feel sticky, Change the door s/w.

2 Check the door S/W resistance. Status Result SVC Action

0 Go to the 3
Normal
not Change door S/W
Push Infinity Go to the 3
S/W Other Change door S/W

3 Check the Red/yellow to Pink. Status Result SVC Action

12 V Go to the 4
Normal
Other Change the PCB

<CON7>

4 Check the Red to Black. Status Result SVC Action

12 V Go to the 5
Normal
Other Change the LED Lamp

5 Check the Black to White. Status Result SVC Action

0~2V Explain to customer
Closed
Other Change the Door S/W
12 V Explain to customer
Open
Other Change the LED Lamp

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9-5 Refrigerator room lamp doesn’t work

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the Refrigerator door switch. If feel sticky, Change the door s/w.

2 Check the door Switch resistance. Status Result SVC Action

0 Go to the 3
Normal
Other Change door Switch
Push Infinity Go to the 3
S/W Other Change door Switch

3 Check the Red/yellow to Pink. Status Result SVC Action

12 V Go to the 4
Normal
Other Change the PCB

<CON7>

4 Check the Red to Black. Status Result SVC Action

12 V Go to the 5
Normal
Other Change the LED Lamp

5 Check the Black to Blue. Status Result SVC Action

0~2V Explain to customer
Closed
Other Change the Door S/W
12 V Explain to customer
Open
Other Change the LED Lamp

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9-6 Poor cooling in Fresh food section

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the sensor resistance.

Temperature Result
23°F °C 38
32°F °C 30
41°F °C 24

<CON7> 50°F °C 19.5

59°F °C 16
The sensor is determined by
the temperature.
For example, 30 indicates 32°F.

2 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

3 Open the fresh food door and Check the

Status SVC Action
air flow.
Windy Go to the 4
Check the R Fan motor
No windy Check the damper
(Go to the 6)

5 Check the air temperature.

Status SVC Action
Cold or not ?
Cold Explain to customer
Check the Compressor
Not cold And sealed system

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No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

6 Check the R Fan motor voltage.

(3) (2) (1) Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(1) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

<CON6>

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9-7 Poor cooling in Freezer compratment

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the sensor resistance.

(1) To (2) Result
-22°F °C 40
-13°F °C 30
-4°F °C 23
5°F °C 17
<CON7>
14°F °C 13
The sensor is determined by
the temperature. 23°F °C 10
For example, 23 indicates -4°F. 32°F °C 8

2 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

3 Open the freezer door and Check the air

Status SVC Action
flow.
Windy Go to the 4
No windy Check the F Fan motor

4 Check the air temperature.

Status SVC Action
Cold or not ?
Cold Explain to customer
Check the Compressor
Not cold And sealed system

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No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

6 Check the Fan motor.

Rotate fan using your hand. Point Result SVC Action
It feel sticky, change the motor.
(cause of ice or rust inside of motor). Motor Sticky Change the motor

7 Check the F Fan motor voltage.

Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(1) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

(3) (2) (1)

<CON7>

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10. Reference
10-1 TEST MODE and Removing TPA

1. How to make TEST MODE

If you push the test button on the Main PCB, the refrigerator will be enter the TEST MODE.

* 1 time : Comp / Damper / All FAN on

(All things displayed)

* 2 times : Damper closed

(22 22 displayed)

* 3 times : Forced defrost mode

(33 33 displayed)

Main PCB

2. How to remove Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)

<AC TPA> <DC TPA>

After measure the values, you should put in the TPA again.

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10-2 TEMPERATRUE CHART - FREEZER AND ICING SENSOR

TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE

-39°F (-40°C) 73.29 4.09 V

-30°F (-35°C) 53.63 3.84 V

-30°F (-21°C) 39.66 3.55 V

-13°F (-25°C) 29.62 3.23 V

-4°F (-20°C) 22.33 2.89 V

5°F (-15°C) 16.99 2.56 V

14°F (-10°C) 13.05 2.23 V

23°F (-5°C) 10.10 1.92 V

32°F (0°C) 7.88 1.63 V

41°F (+5°C) 6.19 1.38 V

50°F (+10°C) 4.91 1.16 V

59°F (+15°C) 3.91 0.97 V

68°F (+20°C) 3.14 0.81 V

77°F (+25°C) 2.54 0.67 V

86°F (+30°C) 2.07 0.56 V

95°F (+35°C) 1.69 0.47 V

104°F (+40°C) 1.39 0.39 V

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10-3 TEMPERATRUE CHART - REFRIGERATOR AND DEFROST SENSOR

TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE

-39°F (-40°C) 225.1 4.48 V

-30°F (-35°C) 169.8 4.33 V

-30°F (-21°C) 129.3 4.16 V

-13°F (-25°C) 99.30 3.95 V

-4°F (-20°C) 76.96 3.734 V

5°F (-15°C) 60.13 3.487 V

14°F (-10°C) 47.34 3.22 V

23°F (-5°C) 37.55 2.95 V

32°F (0°C) 30 2.67 V

41°F (+5°C) 24.13 2.40 V

50°F (+10°C) 19.53 2.14 V

59°F (+15°C) 15.91 1.89 V

68°F (+20°C) 13.03 1.64 V

77°F (+25°C) 10.74 1.45 V

86°F (+30°C) 8.89 1.27 V

95°F (+35°C) 7.40 1.10 V

104°F (+40°C) 6.20 0.96 V

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 Compressor Troubleshooting

Step 1) Open PCB cover Step 2) Check for blinking frequency of LED, PCB

If compressor is normal, it does not blink

: Refer to the next page to find out what actions to take according to how many times LED blink

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 Actions to take according to Led blinking frequency

No LED operating condition Cause Service guideline

1.After resetting
LED two - time repetiton PCB part power, check if it is
defect running normal
1 (piston 2.If the same
overrun) symptom arises after
on - on - off - on - on - off - on - on - off repeating
the first action,
replace PCB

1.After resetting
power, check if it is
running normal
LED four - time repetiton 2.If the same
symptom arises after
outlet the first action,
2
clogging replace PCB
on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - off repeating 3.If the same
symptom arises after
the second action,
replace compressor

1. After resetting
power, check if it is
running normal
LED five - time repetiton 2. If the same
symptom arises after
piston the first action,
3
constraint replace PCB
on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - on - off repeating 3. If the same
symptom arises after
the second action,
replace compressor

1. After resetting
power, check if it is
running normal
LED six - time repetiton If the same symptom
circuit arises after the first
4 overcurrent action, replace PCB
error If the same symptom
on - on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - on - on - off repeating
arises after the
second action,
replace compressor

1.After resetting
LED seven- time repetiton power, check if it is
PCB part running normal
5 defect 2. If the same
(IPM) symptom arises after
on - on - on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on -on - on - on - on- on - off repeating the first action,
replace PCB

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10-4 How to check the Fan-Error

After sending a signal to the fan, the MICOM checks the BLDC fan
motor s lock status. If there is no feedback signal from the BLDC fan,
the fan motor stops for 10 seconds and then is powered again for 15
seconds. To determine that there is a fan motor malfunction,
this process is repeated 3 times. If the fan motor is determined to be
defective, the error code will be shown in the display for 30 minutes.
At this point, the process will be repeated until the fan motor operates
normally. If normal operation is achieved, the error display is erased and
the MICOM is reset automatically.

No signal Error Display

15s 15s 15s

Normal drive
10s 10s

No signal Repeat

20s 15s 15s 20s

Pause 30min 10s 10s Pause 30min 10s

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11. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION
11-1 Defrost Controller Assembly

Function The controller assembly is made up of two different kinds of parts. The fuse and the sensor.
To determine if these parts are defective, check for resistance. The fuse will cut power to the
defrost heater at very high temperatures.

How to Set a ohmmeter to the 2 housing pin.

Measure Measure the 2 pin connected to Fuse-M.
(Fuse-M) If the ohmmeter indicate below 0.1ohm
fuse-m is a good condition, But if infinite the
(1) to (2)
part is bad.

How to Set a ohmmeter to The 2housing pin.

Measure Measure the 2 pin connected to Sensor.
(Sensor) If the ohmmeter indicate 11 (at room
temperature) Sensor is good.
When check the ohm at other temperatures
(1) to (2) Check the sensor manual.

Standard Fuse-M (at all temperature) Sensor (at room temperature)

Test Point Ressult Test Point Ressult
(1) to (2) 0 ~ 0.1 (1) to (2) 11

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11-2 Sheath Heater (Freezer Room)

Function Sheath heater is the part for defrost. All heating wire is connected to only one line. So we
can decide part is defective or not when we check the resistance.

How to
Measure

(1) (2)

Set a ohmmeter connect to The housing pins.

Measure the pins connected to Sheath Heater.
If the ohmmeter indicates (V°øV)/Watt=R is on a good condition,
ex) watt=350W, voltage=115V R=(115°ø115)/350=38
Infinitive value implies sheath heater is disconnected.

Standard Sheath heater (at all temperature)

Test Point Ressult
(1) to (2) 41.8 ~ 46.2

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11-2 Sheath Heater (Refrigerator Room)

Function Sheath heater is the part for defrost. All heating wire is connected to only one line. So we
can decide part is defective or not when we check the resistance.

How to
Measure

(1) (2)

Set a ohmmeter connect to The housing pins.

Measure the pins connected to Sheath Heater.
If the ohmmeter indicates (V°øV)/Watt=R is on a good condition,
ex) watt=350W, voltage=115V R=(115°ø115)/350=38
Infinitive value implies sheath heater is disconnected.

Standard Sheath heater (at all temperature)

Test Point Ressult
(1) to (2) 78.6 ~ 86.8

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11-3 Door Heater Assembly

Function The heater is designed for anti-dew on the door.

How to
Measure

1
3
2

4
6
5
7

8
9

Standard
Test Point Ressult
(1) to (2) 2.3 ~ 2.9

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11-4 Door Switch

Function The switch senses if the door is open or closed.

- When the door open, lamp on.
- When the door open, the switch give information to Micom.
When the door open, internal contact operate on and off moving plunger of door switch up
and down.

How to <Switch, Freezer> <Switch, Refrigerator>

Measure

Button
(Plunger)

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

3 4 2 1

Beep Beep
Check the resistance between connectors 1, 2 and 3, 4 .It means
check whether or not applying an electric current. If there is
resistance, the switch is good.

Standard Multimeter beep – Switch F,R

Nomal Push the button(Plunger)
Beep or 0 None (

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11-5 Dispenser DC Motor

Function - Dispenser DC Motor : When customer push the dispenser button, Pull duct door and
abstract from ice bank.

How to
Measure

(1)

(2)

Dispensor DC Motor

Standard Dispenser DC Motor

Test Points Result
(1) to (2) 9.9 ~ 12.1

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11-6 AC Motor ASSEMBLY

Function The motor in the door pushed the ice into the dispenser.

How to < In-door Motor > < In-door Motor >

Measure
1 Separate the 1 Separate the
housing. housing.

2 Measure the 2 Measure the

resistance between resistance between
(1) and (2) (1) and (3)

(1) (2)
(1) (3)

Check the resistance between connectors (In-door motor 1, 2) and

(In-door motor 1, 3). It means check whether or not applying an
Electric current. If there is resistance, it means the geared motor or
solenoid is not inferiority

Standard Geared Motor Cube Solenoid

Test Points Result Test Points Result
(1) to (2) 31.1 ~ 42.09 (1) to (3) 31.1 ~ 42.09

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11-7 Damper

Function The damper supplies cold air from the freezer to the chill room using the damper plate. The
chill room is colder when the damper plate is open. When the damper is closed the chill
rooms temperature will rise.

How to
Measure

< Damper Circuit >

1 Blue 1 Blue
2 Red
3 White

3 White

3 Yellow Check the 1 , 3

< extension >

Check the 2 , 4 Check the 1 , 3

Check to see if there is electrical current, if there is resistance the damper is good.

Standard Damper
Test Points Result Test Points Result
Red and Yellow 373 ~ 456 Blue and White 373 ~ 456

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11-8 Lamp Socket

Function The lamp socket connect cover lamp assembly to lamp.

The lamp socket fix lamp and unite lamp and cover lamp assembly.
The lamp socket supply electric source to lamp also.

How to
Measure

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

Check the resistance between connector of housing and connector of lamp socket. It means
check whether or not applying an electric current.
If there is resistance it means the lamp socket is good.

Standard
Test Points Result
(1) to (2) and (3) to (4) 0

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11-9 Flow Sensor

Function Flow Sensor (in machine room)

Count the water quantity from city water to water filter in refrigerator

How to
Measure

Flow Sensor
(in machine room)

Standard Test Points Result

Red wire to Black wire 4 ~ 30

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12. Compressor Troubleshooting
PCB Check (Simplify)

Protection Logic
TEST 1 Mode
A-inverter

Con201 Time>30sec Y
Power Off Power On PCB OK
Disconnect & V≒200

Replace Driver PCB

Check Voltage about 200V

past 30second after turn on

Test Mode

Comp
Ref. Display & sound Refer
FC75(A-Inverter)
TEST1 Forced Starting TDC (Full Stroke) Display ON, Buzz 1 time

Troubleshooting

LED blink 1 Reset LED blink 1 Replace Driver PCB

Comp. Y
Recheck Check?
LED blink 7 Reset LED blink 7 Replace Driver PCB
N
Reset
Comp. N Comp. N
LED blink 5 Reset LED blink 5 Work? Check? Replace Comp.
Not LED Y
Blink? Y
Cooling
Y N
N Heavy Repair Leakage? Recheck

Comp. N Harness Y Comp. N

LED blink2 Reset LED blink2 Check? Check?
Work?
Y N
Fix Harness
Y N
Refrigerant
Heavy Repair Recheck
leak?

Comp. N Comp. N
LED blink6 Reset LED blink6 Work? Check?
Check C Y
Y N
Heavy Repair Leakage? Recheck

Comp. N IPM output N

Work? > Replace Driver PCB
80V-20%
Y
Y Comp. N
Check?
Y Refrigerant N
Heavy Repair leak ? Recheck

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12-1 Check A
- There is PC Board located in the PCB case.
The control driver is PC board for the compressor.
- This step shows the source voltage of the driver PC board.

Step1. Open PCB Cover Step2. Check Driver PCB

* Driver PCB located in machine room.

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 IPM Output check
- Measure the voltage between the POWER and COMM pins of the connector as shown below.

Check to make sure compressor is receiving voltage from IPM

- In order to determine whether the compressor is operating normally,

check the output voltage during the refrigeration cycle.
Multi
Tester
- After initial power-up, when the compressor begins to operate, wait 10
minutes before checking.
A-Inverter
- The compressor is operating normally if the voltage is greater than 80V.

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12-2 Check B
B1. LED blinks once, then repeats (FCT0 Fault: A-Inverter) Protection Logic

Blink OFF Blink OFF

- Purpose: Detecting motor current and voltage error

- Check voltage at point A (Motor Voltage), point B (Motor Current) and Point C (Capacitor
Voltage) when compressor is off.
- Spec: Points A, B, & C 2.5V 0.3V

Protection
Blink 1 time
logic
(FCT 0) Check B1
Check B

Out of spec? Y
(2.2 - 2.8V) Replace Driver PCB

Reset Power

B2. LED blinks two times, then repeats (Stroke Trip: A & E Inverters) Protection Logic

Blink Blink OFF Blink Blink OFF

- Purpose: Prevent abnormally long piston strokes.

- Case 1. If compressor doesn’t work and LED blinks - Cause: Possibly harness from compressor to PCB might be
defective.
- Case 2. If compressor works intermittently and LED blinks - Cause: Condenser Fan or Freezer Fan is not running. Sealed
system problem such as moisture restriction, restriction at capillary tube or refrigerant leak.
- Logic: Compressor is forced to off and then tries to restart after 1 minute.

Protection
Blink 2 times
logic
(Stroke Trip) Check B2 N
Check B Fix Harness

Compressor Y Harness Y
Connecting
Doesn’t work
Check C
Replace
Driver PCB
N Compressor Y Capacitor N Replace
Works Intermittently Spec.
Capacitor
OK Check C

Fix NG Cycle Y
Cycle Check E Y
Compressor N Replace
Damage
N Compressor
Repeat Stroke Trip Reset Check C
Check Procedure Occur? Power
Y

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B3. LED blinks five times, then repeats (Locked Piston: A & E Inverters) Protection Logic

Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink OFF

- Purpose: To detect locked piston

- Cause: Lack of oil to the cylinder, cylinder or piston damaged and or restricted discharge.
A Locked Piston can also be caused by foreign materials inside the compressor.
- Logic: Compressor is forced off and tries to restart within 2.5 minutes.

Protection Replace
Blink 5 times
logic Compressor
(Lock Piston Trip) Check B3
Check B
N
Y
Compressor Reset Compressor Hi side
Doesn’t work Power Doesn’t work restriction

Sealed
N system
Repeat
Repair
Check Procedure

B4. LED blinks six times, then repeats (Current Trip: A & E-Inverters) Protection Logic

Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink OFF

- Purpose: Prevent over-current (overload protect)

- Cause: Ambient temperature is high (over 43°C) and/or refrigerator’s condenser air movement is restricted.
- Condenser Fan is stopped, restricted discharge line, compressor is damaged, or IPM device is defective.
- Logic: Compressor is forced off and tries to restart after 6 minutes.

Protection Compressor Y Capacitor NG

Blink 6 time Replace
logic Intermittently Spec.
(Current Trip) Check B4 Capacitor
Check B works Check C2

N Y

Y Replace NG IPM
Driver PCB Check B5

Fix Cycle
Cycle Check E Y
Y

Repeat
N Current trip Reset
Compressor NG Replace
Damage
Check Procedure Occur? Power Compressor
Check C3

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B5. LED blinks seven times, then repeats (IPM Fault: A & E Inverters) Protection Logic

Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink OFF

- Purpose: Prevent high current due to IPM Short

- Cause: Damaged IPM (Dead Short)
- Test for a dead short at Point A with a VOM.
- Logic: Compressor is forced off and tries to restart in 20 seconds.

Protection
logic
Blink 7 times A
(Lock Piston Trip) Check B5
Check B

Y Check IPM Short N

Compressor Replace
visual inspection Test
Doesn’t work Drive PCB
(turn off) Point A
Modify Y
N Repeat
Compressor Y Check Procedure
Power
Damage
Reset
Check C3
NG Replace
Compressor

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12-3 Check C
C1. Harness Connection Check Check Process
C2. Capacitor Specifications
C3. Compressor Check

- Step 1. Power off. Step 2. Check capacitor spec. (table1). Step3. Check resistance of point A
Step 4. Check wire harness (INF ohm). Step 5. Check resistance at point B. Step 6. Point D.

Check Y Resistance Y Check

Y Harness
Power wiring to
Capacitor at Point A Connecting
off compressor
Spec. 6~8ohm OK

N N

Resistance N Resistance N Replace N Y Harness

at Point B at Point D Check Compressor Problem
Compressor terminals
6~8ohm 6~8ohm

Y Y

Problem Problem
A~B B~D

Caution : Turn off power during check C

- Measure the resistance at each point except point C

- Dead short check: measure the resistance between power line in compressor and earth ground in refrigerator (Inf. Ohm)

Multi
Multi
Tester
Tester

Po N/C Po: Power

A D Co: Common
B N/C: Open terminal

Co Resistance
C FC75LBNA

* Because of ambient temperature or operating

Capacitor Spec.
450V, 18μF±5% situations, the values shown can have a slight
deviation.

Multi
Tester
Earth
Dead short check P
Multi
Tester C Hermetic terminal

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12-4 Check D
D1. Activate Protection logic Cycle check with protection logic
- We have to check Condenser fan and Freezer fan before performing Check D
- Locked Piston, Current trip and stroke trip can be activated by other problems then the driver or compressor.

→ When process line on compressor is opened, and refrigerant is not expelled

High Pressure
because it has accumulated in condenser.
Side
→ If fault is corrected after refrigerant is recaptured from sealed system, change
Restricted
dryer.

Locked piston Low → Low side restriction can cause a stroke trip.
Side → If fault is corrected after refrigerant is recaptured, perform a sealed
Restriction system evacuation and dryer replacement.

→ Check Suction line

Stroke trip Over charging → If refrigerant is overcharged and suction line temperature is lower
Refrigerant than ambient temperature (about 5~10 degrees) or frost is present
150mm from where the suction line enters the compressor..

Current trip → Temp. of compressor and discharge line is normal to slightly higher.
High side pressure is normal to slightly higher than normal
Low side
conditions. This is because condenser cannot condense the air
Refrigeration
that is trapped in the condenser. The high side pressure and
leak
temperature will not mimic the low side pressures and
temperatures.

→ Customer complains of longer run times and poor cooling performance.

→ Lack of refrigerant can, in some incidents, cause piston over travel.
Refrigerant leak → Pressure of refrigerant cycle is usually higher than ambient pressure,
therefore oil will flow out with the refrigerant at leak point.

D2. sealed system diagnosis Sealed system

- Check as follows;

Check for Oil leaks Yes

In machine compartment Repair leak
at point where
No Oil is present. A
Welding point
Check for oil Yes
In/Out Leakage A
1. Comp process stub,
Remaining in drip tray
Check for Oil leakage 2. Comp discharge
Evaporator Replace
at each joint A 3. Hot Line inlet
No Leakage Evaporator
of the Evaporator 4. Drier inlet
Check Temp of
Discharge line 5. Drier outlet
and Condenser 6. Evaporator inlet
A 7. Evaporator outlet
No
8. suction pipe
Is there frost Frost only
Yes Check frost status
on Suction Line? Evaporator inlet Heat Inlet tubing
Of Evaporator
No using heat gun.
No

Comp,Cond T > Is frost pattern

Ambient temp+5deg uniform? Is frost patern No
Uniform?
A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sealed System
Sealed System
is OK OK
is OK

A Heavy repair

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 Compressor Troubleshooting

WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE

Step 1) Open PCB cover Step 2) Check for blinking frequency of LED and PCB

When compressor is normal, it does not blink

: Refer to the next page to find out what actions to take according to how many times LED blink

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No LED operating condition Cause Service guideline

1. Please check, Whether

PCB Parts connector of
defect or compressor is attached
LED two - time repetiton (Stroke Trip) Compress rightly or not. after
or power off
1 Connector 2. After the first action,
miss You check on normal
on - on - off - on - on - off - on - on - off repeating connecting operation of
(Piston compressor.
over run) 3. If the same symptom
arises after the second
action, replace PCB

1. After resetting power,

check if it is running
normal
LED five - time repetiton (Piston Lock Trip)
2. If the same symptom
Piston arises after the first
2
constraint action
on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - on - off repeating 3. If the same symptom
arises after the second
action, replace
compressor

1. After resetting power,

check if it is running
Circuit normal
LED six - time repetiton (Current Trip) 2. If the same symptom
over
current arises after the first
3 action
error
on - on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - on - on - off repeating Or cycle 3. If the same symptom
error arises after the second
action, replace
compressor

1. After resetting power,

LED seven- time repetiton (IPM Fault Trip) check if it is running
PCB parts
normal
4 defect
2. If the same symptom
(IPM)
arises after the first
on - on - on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on -on - on - on - on- on - off repeating
action, replace PCB

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12-5 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART

COMPLAINT POINTS TO BE CHECKED REMEDY

No Cooling. • Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet? • Plug into the outlet.
• Check if the power switch is set to OFF. • Set the switch to ON.
• Check if the fuse of the power switch is shorted. • Replace the fuse.
• Measure the voltage of the power outlet. • If the voltage is low, correct the wiring.
Cools poorly. • Check if the unit is placed too close to the wall. • Place the unit about 4 inches (10 cm) from
• Check if the unit is placed too close to the stove, the wall.
gas cooker, or in direct sunlight. • Place the unit away from these heat sources.
• Is the ambient temperature too high or the room • Lower the ambient temperature.
door closed?
• Check if food put in the refrigerator is hot. • Put in foods after they have cooled down.
• Did you open the door of the unit too often or • Don't open the door too often and close it
check if the door is sealed properly? firmly.
• Check if the Control is set to Warm position. • Set the control to Recommended position.
Food in the • Is food placed in the cooling air outlet? • Place foods in the high-temperature section.
Refrigerator (front part)
is frozen. • Check if the control is set to colder position. • Set the control to Recommended position.
• Is the ambient temperature below 41°F(5°C)? • Set the control to Warm position.
Condensation • Is liquid food sealed? • Seal liquid foods with wrap.
or ice forms • Check if food put in the refrigerator is hot. • Put in foods after they have cooled down.
inside the unit. • Did you open the door of the unit too often or • Don't open the door too often and close it
check if the door is sealed properly? firmly.
Condensation • Check if the ambient temperature and humidity of • Wipe moisture with a dry cloth. It will
forms in the the surrounding air are high. disappear in low temperature and humidity.
Exterior Case. • Is there a gap in the door gasket? • Fill up the gap.
There is • Is the unit positioned in a firm and even place? • Adjust the Leveling Screw, and position the
abnormal noise. refrigerator in a firm place.
• Are any unnecessary objects placed in the back • Remove the objects.
side of the unit?
• Check if the Drip Tray is not firmly fixed. • Fix the Drip Tray firmly in the original position.
• Check if the cover of the compressor enclosure in • Place the cover in its original position.
the lower front side is taken out.
Door does not • Check if the door gasket is dirty with an item like • Clean the door gasket.
close well. juice.
• Position in a firm place and level the Leveling
• Is the refrigerator level?
Screw.
• Make sure food stored in shelves does not
• Is there too much food in the refrigerator?
prevent the door from closing.
Ice and foods • Check if the inside of the unit is dirty. • Clean the inside of the unit.
smell • Are foods with a strong odor unwrapped? • Wrap foods that have a strong odor.
unpleasant. • The unit smells of plastic. • New products smell of plastic, but this will go
away after 1-2 weeks.

Other possible problems:

Check if frost forms Not Check Components of

in the freezer. defrosting the defrosting circuit.

Check the The system Perform sealed

refrigeration system. is faulty. system repair.

Check the The operation of the Replace the

Thermistor. Thermistor is incorrect. Thermistor.

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12-6 REFRIGERATION CYCLE

Troubleshooting Chart

TEMPERATURE
STATE OF STATE OF THE OF THE
CAUSE REMARKS
THE UNIT EVAPORATOR COMPRESSOR
PARTIAL Freezer Low flowing sound of A little higher than • Refrigerant level is low due
LEAKAGE compartment and Refrigerant is heard ambient to a leak.
Refrigerator don't and frost forms in temperature. • Normal cooling is possible by
cool normally. inlet only. restoring the normal amount
of refrigerant and repairing
LEAKAGE

the leak.
COMPLETE Freezer Flowing sound of Equal to ambient • No discharging of
LEAKAGE compartment and refrigerant is not temperature. Refrigerant.
Refrigerator don't heard and frost isn't • Normal cooling is possible by
cool normally. formed. restoring the normal amount
of refrigerant and repairing
the leak.
PARTIAL Freezer Flowing sound of A little higher than • Normal discharging of the
CLOGGED BY DUST

CLOG compartment and refrigerant is heard ambient refrigerant.

Refrigerator don't and frost forms in temperature. • The capillary tube is faulty.
cool normally. inlet only.

WHOLE Freezer Flowing sound of Equal to ambient • Normal discharging of the

CLOG compartment and refrigerant is not temperature. Refrigerant.
Refrigerator don't heard and frost isn't
cool. formed.
MOISTURE CLOG Cooling operation Flowing sound of Lower than ambient • Cooling operation restarts
stops periodically. refrigerant is not temperature. when heating the inlet of the
heard and frost melts. capillary tube.

COMP- Freezer and Low flowing sound of A little higher than • Low pressure at high side of
RESSION Refrigerator don't refrigerant is heard ambient compressor due to low
COMPRESSION
DEFECTIVE

cool. and frost forms in temperature. refrigerant level.

inlet only.

NO COMP- No compressing Flowing sound of Equal to ambient • No pressure in the high

RESSION operation. refrigerant is not temperature. pressure part of the
heard and there is compressor.
no frost.

12-6-1 Cleaning
There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal Home operating environments. If the environment is
particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned
every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.

If you need to clean the condenser:

Remove the mechanical cover.
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front
surface area of the condenser.
Replace the mechanical cover.

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12-6-2 SEALED SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

“Not Cooling” Complaint

All components operating, No airflow problems, Not frosted up as a defrost
problem
problem has been isolated to sealed system area

Partial Frost None

Pattern?

Equalization Equalization
Test Test
Very Fast Very Slow Very Slow

Fast Very Fast

Inefficient Partial Complete
Compressor Restriction Restriction

Condenser Cap Tube

Temperature Sound
Hotter than Normal Faint

Room Temperature None to Weak

Air/Low Side Loss of Change

Leak

Compressor Not
Pumping
Trace of Oil
Yes

No
Leak

Undercharge

(The equalization test is trying to restart a compressor using a start kit after it has been operating.)

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13. ICEMAKER OPERATING METHOD AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
13-1 Icemaker’s Basic Operating Method

Power On

Start Position • Adjusts Ice Tray to Start Position with power on.

Icemaking • Waits until water becomes ice.

Mode For cold air circulation, Ice tray will be
on a slightly tilt one hour after
ice-making mode begins. Atilt ice tray
Ice Tray on a slightly tilt
Full Ice means icemaker’s normal operation.
Check
• If water becomes ices in the ice tray, Ice-detecting
sensor check if the ice bin is full.

Full Ice?

Harvest
Mode • Twist the ice tray to drop ice into the ICE BIN.

Fill • Supply water to the ice tray by operating the solenoid

valve.

• To force water to supply to the ice tray, or check

icemaker’s condition press and hold the FILL Key for
Test Mode about 3seconds.
In the test mode, The icemaker will run through 3
stages step by step
: Harvest Fill water Ice making

To reset the icemaker’s operation, set the power switch OFF position and back it to ON position.

Power
Switch

Ice Tray

Ice-detecting sensor

Icemaker Unit

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13-2 ICE MAKER FUNCTIONS

13-2-1 Icemaking Mode

1. Icemaking Mode begins right after the ice tray fills with water.
2. Icemaker waits until water becomes ice in the ice tray.
Ice-detecting sensor checks if the ice bin is full every 2min.

13-2-2 Harvest Mode

At least in 110min, since icemaker begun icemaking mode, Icemaker starts to twist the ice tray to drop ices into the Ice bin.
(After installation, at least 1day is needed to make ices)
If the icemaker never drop ices to the ice bin though water becomes ices in the ice tray, check the real temperature of
compartment. (not temperature on display)
Icemaker needs below 0°F to drop ices to ice bin.

13-2-3 Fill/Park Position

Once the normal harvest mode has been completed, the water solenoid will be activated.

13-3 Trouble Shooting Ice & Water system Issues

13-3-1 Icemaker not making ice or not making enough ice (Environmental Diagnosis)
Icemaker can’t make ices itself. Basically, water, temperature and time are needed.
- Water : If no Water, then no Ice.
- Temperature : The compartment, where the icemaker is located, has to be at least 1°F so that icemaker dumps ices to
the bin.
- Time : At least 80 minutes must be passed to make one series of ices after water comes into icemaker.
Test Mode should not be carried out before checking below.

Not making ice

Water 1. Is saddle valve turned on? Check saddle valve.

2. Is the icemaker fill tube frozen? Check the fill tube heater’s electrical
Is Icemaker’s tray filled No resistance.
3. Are water valve housings are connected properly? Check all the water valve’
with water or Ice?
connection.
4. Water line kinked or damaged?
Yes 5. Is water filter too old?
Temperature

Is measured 1. Does cold air come out from air vent normally? Check if Icing fan is working.
temperature below 10°F No Check if multi duct is blocked.
2. Are the R & F room cold enough? Measure the temp. and Check gas leakage
in the icemaker
at the back.
compartment 3. Does icemaker compartment door close tightly?

Time Yes

How long has customer 1. At least 120min. must be passed to make ices after water comes into icemaker.
No
waited for icemaker to 2. At least 24 hours must be passed to have ice bin full of ices. (not in case of
make ices? installation)

If the issue haven’t resolved yet, though you have checked all the items above, go to next step.

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13-3-2 Icemaker not making ice or not making enough ice
(Icemaker Unit & Ice-detecting sensor Diagnosis)
Icemaker Unit and Ice-detecting sensor Diagnosis
The icemaker unit and Ice-detecting sensor is programmed to be diagnosed.
Follow the procedure step by step to check to see if icemaker and Ice-detecting sensor is working normally.

Icemaker Unit

Ice-detecting sensor

Fill Key

1st STEP (Icemaker Unit Diagnosis)

Press the fill key for about 3sec. If the icemaker runs 2 stages of harvest and filling water step by step, It means icemaker’s
mechanism is normal.

Caution : Be sure that the ice tray is not filled with water before pressing fill key.

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2st STEP (Ice-detecting sensor Diagnosis)

1. Remove Ice bin from compartment 2. Close the left door 3. Wait for 3min.
(Door switch pushed)

4. Freezer door stays open

5. Push the refrigerator

button & lock button at the
same time. FRESH AIR FIL TER

If ETY is shown on the display after the procedure above, Ice-detecting sensor is normal.
If FULL is shown on the display after the procedure above, Ice-detecting sensor is abnormal.
ETY = empty

13-3-3 Icemaker not making ice or not making enough ice (Other Suspected Items)
Strongly suspect items below If the issue remains yet, though all the diagnosis for icemaker has been carried out.
- Cap duct bad sealing
- Defective thermal sensor in the icemaker compartment
- Not cold icemaker compartment area (sealed system)

13-3-4 Not Dispensing Ice

Clogged Ice In the Ice Bin (suspected items)
- Customer haven’t used ice dispenser over a week.
Resolution : the ices gets stuck if customer doesn’t use ice dispenser.
In this case, empty the ice bin and wait until the new ices are stacked in the ice bin.
- Temperature of icemaker compartment is not cold enough.
Resolution : Check ice fan, sealed system, cap duct, vent and other items related to temperature.
- Cap duct doesn’t seal the air properly.
Resolution : Possibly, warm air could get into the compartment and make ices get stuck. Replace the cap duct with
new one.
- In-door geared motor doesn’t work
Resolution : Change the in-door geared motor and test it.
- The water comes out of fill cup and the water get into the ice bin.
Resolution : The water pressure from shutoff valve is too high.
Recommend to use regulator to the customer and close the shutoff valve slightly.
Clogged Ices In the Chute (suspected items)
- Cap duct doesn’t seal the air properly.
Resolution : Possibly, warm air could get into the compartment and make ices get stuck. Replace the cap duct with
new one.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM
14-1 FUNCTION

14-1-1 Function
1. When the appliance is plugged in, it is set to 37°F for Refrigerator and 0°F for freezer.
You can adjust the Refrigerator and the Freezer control temperature by pressing the ADJUST button.
2. When the power is initially applied or restored after a power failure, it is set to Control temperature Previously.
3. If you do not press any button after turning on the power, only CRUSH or CUBE Label that has been selected will be
turned on and all other LEDs on the display Panel will be turned off within 60 seconds. (Power Save Mode)
4. If you press a button, only CRUSH, CUBE label and Lock icon that has been selected will be turned on and all other
LEDs on the display Panel will be turned off within 20 seconds. (Power Save Mode)

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14-1-2 How to Toggle the Display between °F & °C

1. The initial setting is °F and the display temperature mode can be changed from °F to °C or °C to °F by pressing and
holding the FRZ TEMP and the REF TEMP keys at the same time for over 5 seconds.

14-1-3 Lock function (dispenser and display button lock)

1. When the refrigerator is first turned on, the buttons are not locked.
“LOCK” is deactivated with no light on.
2. To lock the display, the dispenser, and the control panel, press
and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds. “LOCK” is activated with
“Lock Icon” on.
3. The LOCK button is the only control feature that remains active Ex) In selecting Ex) In selecting
in the locked state. The buzzer sound, other control buttons, "LOCK" "LOCK" again
and the dispenser are deactivated.
4. To release from the locked state, press and hold the LOCK
button again for 3 seconds.
5. If you don’t hold the Alarm/Lock button more than 3 seconds, Alarm function will be changed and alarm for opened door
will be on/off same as alarm icon indicating.

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14-1-4 Filter condition display function
1. There is a replacement indicator light for the filter In initial Power On Blinking
Classification
cartridge on the dispenser. / Filter RESET
2. Water filter needs replacement once six months or of
using water filter. Filter Status
3. When the Water Filter Icon blinks, you must exchange Display
the filter.
4. After replacing the filter, press and hold the Light/Filter
button for more than 3 seconds.
After then water Filter icon turn off with reset status.

14-1-5 Air Filter selection

Please select this function for Air Filter.

• When you press the Air Filter Button, the “POWER” will be turned on again.
• Air Filter POWER function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes.

14-1-6 Ice Plus selection

1. Please select ice plus function for quick freezing.
2. When you press the ice plus button, the ice plus icon will be turned
on again.
3. Ice plus function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes.
4. If you want additional power save, you can turn on energy saving
(some heater off for anti-dew).
5. To turn on or off the energy saving function, press Ice plus/Energy
saving Button for more than 3 seconds.
6. We recommend using energy saving function when you go out for
quite a long time and are out of the rainy season.

14-1-7 Dispenser use selection

WATER PAD
You can select water or ice by separated pad switch.
ICE PAD
• When you press ice type button, ice type will be changed. (Crush or
Cube)
• Hold your cup in the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing
ice or water to allow the last pieces of ice drops of water to fall into
the cup.
• When after initially establ ishing the water comes out, the water tank
inside fills and until at the time of quality the hour is caught.

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14-1-8 CONTROL OF FREEZER FAN MOTOR
1. Freezer fan motor has high and standard speeds.
2. High speed is used at power-up, for Ultra Ice, and when refrigerator is overloaded.
Standard speeds is used for general purposes.
3. To improve cooling speed, the RPM of the freezer fan motor change from normal speed to high.
4. High speed (2700RPM) : Initial power on or load corresponding operation, Ultra Ice.
Normal speed (2400RPM) : General working conditions.

14-1-9 Cooling Fan Motor

1. The cooling fan is switched ON and OFF in conjunction with the compressor.
2. The cooling fan Motor has high and standard speeds. (When room temper rapture more high then 38°C speed is high)
3. The Failure sensing method is the same as in the fan motor of the freezing fan motor(refer to failure diagnosis function
table for failure display).

14-1-10 Ice Compartment Fan

1. The Icing Fan is controlled by the the sensor on the top of the ice compartment.
2. The Failure sensing method is the same as in the fan motor of the freezer
(refer to failure diagnosis function table for failure display)

14-1-11 Refrigeration room Fan Motor

1. The refrigeration room fan is switched ON and OFF in conjunction with the refrigeration room temperature.
2. The Failure sensing method is the same as in the fan motor of the freezing fan motor (refer to failure diagnosis function
table for failure display).

14-1-12 Ice PLUS

1. The purpose of this function is to intensify the cooling speed of freezer and to increase the amount of ice.
2. Whenever selection switch is pressed, selection/release, the Icon will turn ON or OFF.
3. If there is a power outage and the refrigerator is powered on again, Ice PLUS will be canceled.
4. To activate this function, press the Ice PLUS key and the Icon will turn ON. This function will remain activated for 24 hrs.
The first one hour the compressor, Freezer Fan and Icing Fan will be ON. The next 23 hours the Ice room will be
controlled at the lowest temperature. After 24 hours or if the Ice PLUS key is pressed again, the Ice room will return to its
previous temperature.
5. During the first hour :
(1) Compressor, Freezer Fan and Icing Fan run continuously.
(2) If a defrost cycle begins during the first 30 minutes of Ice Plus, the Ice PLUS cycle will complete its cycle after
defrosting has ended.
If the defrost cycle begins when Ice Plus has run for more than 30 minutes, Ice PLUS will run for 40 minutes after the
defrost is completed.
(3) If Ice PLUS is pressed during defrost, Ice Plus Icon is on but this function will start seven minutes after defrost is
completed and it shall operate for three hours.
(4) If Ice Plus is selected within seven minutes after compressor has stopped, the compressor (compressor delays
seven minutes) shall start after the balance of the delay time.
6. For the rest of the 23 hours, the Ice room will be controlled at the lowest temperature.

14-1-13 How to set the display mode and cancel it

1. With the refrigerator door open, keep pressing the Refrigerator Temp Button and ICE PLUS Button more than 5 seconds,
then it goes to the display mode with Special Beep Sound With Special Beep Sound.
2. Perform the same way again to cancel the display mode.
3. All Freezing unit will be turned off at display mode (Exceptions : Lamp, Display)

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14-1-14 Defrosting (removing frost)
1. Defrosting starts each time the COMPRESSOR running time Betwee 7~50 hours.
2. For initial power on or for restoring power, defrosting starts when the compressor running time reaches 4 hours.
3. Defrosting stops if the sensor temperature reaches 46.4°F(8°C) or more. If the sensor doesn’t reach 46.4°F(8°C) in 1
hours, the defrost mode is malfunctioning. (Refer to the defect diagnosis function, 8-1-15.)
4. Defrosting won’t function if its sensor is defective (wires are cut or short circuited)

14-1-15 Defect Diagnosis Function

1. Automatic diagnosis makes servicing the refrigerator easy.
2. When a defect occurs, the buttons will not operate; but the tones. such as ding. will sound.
3. When the defect CODE removes the sign, it returns to normal operation (RESET).
4. The defect CODE shows on the Refrigerator and Freezer Display.

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* Display check function: If simultaneously pressing Ultra Ice button and freezing temperature adjustment button for a
second, display LCD graphics on. If releasing the button, the LCD graphic displays the previous
status.
You can check the error code Within 3-hour Period from initial error

14-1-16 Auto pantry

1. The temperature control will automatically start upon the selected Auto Pantry temperature control.
2. You can adjust the Pantry control with three different temperature ranges by pressing the Temp.Selector button.

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15. EXPLODED VIEW & REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
CASE PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

603C S04 503E

603E
626A 624E
207B
624G 402A S11
503D
624C
500P

S04 409D

158A
103B 271B 610F
S11
S04 103A
501F S04
207A

S02 402A
282G
610D 406D 120A
409H 628A
B01
631C
631A

405E 405J 405K

S02
410J
271D 327B
S10
500A
145B 145A
404C
411A
405G
405L
120B
313A S11

262B 405I
S11
409F

S14

406B
302B
B02
262H
105B

400A
105A
302C
619D 249D B02 249C
318A
317A
S14
105D 408A
401A
106A
300A
314A
304A
303C 303A 610B
106A
312C 408B
312D 405H
306A 404A
310B
403B 405B
329A
301A 405F
315B
308B 405C
315C 407A
410G 610C
315A
308A

315B
315C
FREEZER PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

145G

145C

145J

145K
S04

131A
249M
136C
136B

133C

145F 249L

S04 132Q
145M

136E
134A

133C
145J

145H

132P

237C

136A
REFRIGERATOR PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

141H
142B

143A 141A

142D 142A 141F 141B

141H 141H

141A 141A

141F 141B 141F 141B

141D

154A
161B

151C

161C
151A 151B
161C
161A

146E

162B

145D

162A
 DOOR PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

231B 233B
207D

241K
235A
250W

232A

B06
281H
241K
312F

250D
241B

241K

250D
312G

281B 241B

207C
312B 146F

281H
250C
312E

B06
243C 241A

624A
405M

262C 244A
262E
243B
619B 619C 409I
615A

405M 241J
233A

402B

409I

253A
271E

250B 250E
241N WSZ064

250A

212G
S05
200A 249E
232B

241L 241E
B06
250B 231A
206K S14

241M
B06
241F
212D 249J
S05 206L 241C

B06 201A
241D
S08 279M
244F

203A 231C
S14
249F
406G 243A
S02
249K 243K 233C
406F B06 406E

S03
406J
406I

S14 262F
276D
406H
DISPENSER PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

276A
276G
276F

276I
405A

276B 275A

278C

279A

278D

402E 402C 279K

279L

501D

279B

500C

281A
501A

279C
VALVE & WATER TUBE PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

617A

625A

616G

616D

616G 623B
S04

616J

623B
616J
616F

627B
603C

616D

S04

S04

627A

619A

603B

624B
ICE MAKER & ICE BIN PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

630J

630J

612A

630F

630B

630C
600A 611A

607A

630A

630H

630D
606A
630E

630Q
630G
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