REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL

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

MODEL : LSMX214ST

COLOR : STAINLESS(ST) SMOOTH BLACK SUPER WHITE

CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 1. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................................. 4 3. DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-16 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS .............................................................................................. 5 DOOR .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6-7 DOOR ALIGNMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 FAN AND FAN MOTOR(Evaporator) ...............................................................................................................................7-8 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................... 8 LAMP .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 MULTI DUCT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 MAIN PWB, DISPENSER, DISPLAY PCB, ICE BUTTON ASSEMBLY, FUNNEL REPLACEMENT ................................. 9 WATER BUTTON ASSMEBLY, CAP DUCT MOTOR REPLACEMENT, ICE CORNER DOOR REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 10 ICEMAKER ASSEMBLY, AUGER MOTOR COVER ....................................................................................................... 11 HOW TO REMOVE A DOOR ICE BIN, HOW TO INSERT A DOOR ICE BIN ................................................................. 12 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER ............................................................................. 13-14 WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD, FAN AND FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY METHOD .................................. 15 TOP DRAWER, BOTTOM DRAWER ............................................................................................................................... 16 4. ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 17-18 COMPRESSOR ................................................................................................................................................................ 17 PTC-STARTER ................................................................................................................................................................ 17 OLP(OVERLOAD PROTECTOR) ..................................................................................................................................... 18 TO REMOVE THE COVER PTC ...................................................................................................................................... 18 5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 6. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................ 20-24 COMPRESSOR AND ELECTRIC COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................... 20 TSD AND OLP .................................................................................................................................................................. 21 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART ....................................................................................................................................... 22 REFRIGERATION CYCLE .......................................................................................................................................... 23-24 7. OPERATION PRINCIPLE & REPAIR METHOD OF ICEMAKER .............................................................................. 25-27 8. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION, CIRCUITS & ERROR CODES ................................................................................ 28-44 9. EXPLODED VIEW & REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ..................................................................................................... 45-

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
21 cu. ft ITEMS DOOR DESIGN DIMENSIONS (inches) NET WEIGHT (pounds) COOLING SYSTEM TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEFROSTING SYSTEM Heater Defrost DOOR FINISH HANDLE TYPE INNER CASE INSULATION Embossed Metal, VCM, Stainless LAMP Bar ABS Resin Polyurethane Foam FREEZER LED Module(9) DEFROSTING DEVICE REFRIGERATOR SHEATH HEATER LED Module(27) SPECIFICATIONS Side Rounded 35 3/4 X 30 X 69 3/4 (WXDXH) 21cu.ft 324.18 (21cu.ft) Fan Cooling Micom Control Full Automatic ITEMS VEGETABLE TRAY COMPRESSOR EVAPORATOR CONDENSER REFRIGERANT LUBRICATING OIL SPECIFICATIONS Opaque Drawer Type Linear Fin Tube Type Spiral Condenser R-134a (140g) ISO10 (280 ml)

DIMENSIONS

Description Depth w/ Handles Depth w/o Handles Depth w/o Door Depth (Total with Door Open) Height to Top of Case Height to Top of Door Hinge Width Width (door open 90 deg. w/o handle) Width (door open 90 deg. w/ handle) A B C D E F G H I

LSMX214ST 30. 27 1/2 in. 23 5/8 in. 42 1/4 in. 68 3/8 in. 69 3/4 in. 35 3/4 in. 39 1/4 in. 44 1/4 in.

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2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION

1 ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

5 6 7

The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs. MODULAR DOOR BINS Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs. REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice buckets,coolers,or pitchers. INTERIOR LAMPS Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and refrigerator interiors. CAN STORAGE BIN FIXED DOOR BIN INTERIOR LAMP

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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 (4).-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. Remove cover. 4. Pull out the tube(3). 5. Disconnect the three wire 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 of latch, be careful that door does not fall forward. 7. Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface. Right Door -FIG. 3 1. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up cover (2). 2. Disconnect door switch wire harness. Remove cover. 3. Disconnect wire harness (3). 4. Remove the grounding screw (4). 4. Rotate hinge lever (5) clockwise. Lift top hinge (6) free of hinge lever latch (7). CAUTION : When lifting hinge free of latch, be careful that door does not fall forward. 5. Lift door up from middle hinge pin door. 6. Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface. Figure 2 Figure 3

(5)

(6) (7)

(4) (3)

Figure 1

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.

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3-2 DOOR
Door Gasket Removal 1. Remove door frame cover Starting at top of cover and working down, snap cover out and away from door.

Door Gasket Replacement 1. Insert gasket bracket clips 1) Insert gasket bracket edge beneath door frame edge. 2) Turn upper gasket bracket spring so that the spring ends are in the door channel. 3) Push in clip until you hear it snap securely into place.

Frame Cover Handle

Gasket Bracket Clip Spring

Door Frame
Correct Incorrect

Figure 1 2. Remove gasket bracket clips There are two clips on each door. Start bracket removal near one of the middle clips. 1)Pull gasket back to expose gasket bracket clip and door frame. 2)Insert a flat tip screwdriver into seam between gasket bracket and door frame and pry back until clips snap out. 3)Continue prying back along seam until all clips snap out.

Figure 4 4) Push in remaining clip until you hear it snap securely into place. Note : Make sure that no part of gasket bracket edge protrudes from beneath door frame edge.

2. Insert gasket into channel 1) Snap gasket assembly into the door bracket. <Inserting the Gasket Assembly into the Bracket Door>

Door Frame Flat Tip Screwdriver

Gasket Bracket Clip

Gasket Bracket Figure 2

Correct

3. Remove gasket Pull gasket free from gasket channel on the three remaining sides of door.
Incorrect

Figure 5

Figure 3

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2) Press gasket into channels on the three remaining sides of door.

3-3 DOOR ALIGNMENT

If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors: 1. Remove the Base Grillie. 2. Turn the leveling legs (CCW) to raise or (CW) to lower the height of the front of the refrigerator by using flat blade screw driver or 11/32" wrench. 3. Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the height. (CCW to raise or CW to lower the height.)

Figure 6

3. Replace door frame cover Starting at top of cover and working down, snap cover back into door.

Figure 8

3-4 FAN AND FAN MOTOR(EVAPORATOR)

Figure 7 1. Remove the freezer shelf. (If your refrigerator has an icemaker, remove the icemaker first) 2. Remove the plastic guide for slides on left side by unscrewing phillips head screws. 3. Remove the grille by removing one screw and pulling the grille forward. 4. Remove the Fan Motor assembly by loosening 2 screws and disassembling the shroud. 5. Pull out the fan and separate the Fan Motor and Bracket.

FAN MOTOR

BRACKET MOTOR

FAN

GRILLE

Figure 9

CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE MULLION : REFRIGERANT LINES!

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* Ice Fan Scroll Assembly Replacement 1) Remove the plastic guide for slides on left side by unscrewing phillips head screws. 2) Pull the grille forward as shown in the second picture. 3) Disconnect wire harness of the grille. 4) Remove the scroll assembly by loosening all screws.

3-6 LAMP
Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit breaker. If necessary, remove top shelf or shelves. 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.

(1)

(2) Figure 12 3) Use a flat tool as shown below to remove the cover lamp.

(3)

(4)

3-5 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Defrost Control assembly consists of Defrost Sensor and FUSE-M. The Defrost Sensor works to defrost automatically. It is attached to the metal side of the Evaporator and senses its temperature. At 46F (8C), it turns the Defrost Heater off. Fuse-M is a safety device for preventing over-heating of the Heater when defrosting. 1. Pull out the grille assembly. (Figure 10) 2. Separate the connector with the Defrost Control assembly and replace the Defrost Control assembly after cutting the Tie Wrap. (Figure 11) GRILLE ASSEMBLY DEFROST-CONTROL ASSEMBLY 3-6-2 Freezer Compartment Lamp 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. 2. Remove screw with driver. 3. Grasp the cover Lamp,pull the cover downward. Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 13 4) As shown below, use a flat tool to remove the cover lamp.

Cover, Lamp

LED, Assembly

Case Lamp

Figure 14

CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE MULLION : REFRIGERANT LINES!

Figure 15

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3-7 MULTI DUCT

1. Remove the upper and lower Caps by using a flat screwdriver, and remove 2 screws. (Figure 16) 2. Disconnect the lead wire on the bottom position.

3) If nozzle is interfered with button , push and pull out the bottom of button.

4) Rmove the connected part of Lead wire.

Figure 16

CAUTION : When replacing the dispensor cover in the reverse order of removal, be careful that the lead wire does not come out and the water tube is not pinched by the dispensor,

3-8 MAIN PWB

1) Loosen the 3 screws on the PWB cover.

3-10 DISPLAY PCB

As shown below, remove 1 case PCB fixing screw. Remove the display PCB fixing screw.

2) Remove the PWB cover

Case, PCB

Display PCB

3-11 ICE BUTTON ASSEMBLY

3) Disconnect wire harness and replace the main PWB in the reverse order of removal. 1) Remove the screw fixing the button lever. 2) Push the spring from the hanging hook to remove it. 3) Apply some pressure to the rib in direction and lift the button in direction.

Button Lever

3-12 FUNNEL REPLACEMENT 3-9 DISPENSER

Pull down and forward.

1) Pull out the darin

2) Hold the inner side of cover dispenser with both hands at the handle side to pull it out forward.

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3-13 WATER BUTTON ASSMEBLY

1) Romove screws. 2) Grasp the Button assembly and lift up.
Button Lever

5) Contract the Housing.

3-15 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.

3-14 CAP DUCT MOTOR REPLACEMENT

1) Separate the Housing of the Cap Duct Motor.

2) Unscrew 3 screws to disassemble the motor.

3) When replacing to a new Motor, always hold the Duct Door with your hand to install the Motor.

Cap Duct Motor Duct Door

4) Assemble on the screws.

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3-16 ICEMAKER ASSEMBLY

1) Loosen two screws as shown in the first picture.

3-17 AUGER MOTOR COVER

1) After removing the icemaker remove the (5) stainless screws holding the auger motor cover, shown in the picutres below.

2) Disconnect the wire harness & ground screw replace theIcemaker assembly in the reverse order of removal. 2) Grip the bottom of motor cover assembly and pull out it.

3) It separates a ground connection screw. 3) Disconnect wire harness of motor cover assembly. There is a auger motor on the back, as shown in the picture.

Auger Motor

Icemaker Power & Full detection Signal

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3-20 HOW TO REMOVE A DOOR ICE BIN

1) Grip the handles, as shown in the picture.

3-21 HOW TO INSERT A DOOR ICE BIN

1) Insert the Ice Bin, slightly tilting it to avoid touching the Icemaker. (especially, ice maker lever)

2) Lift the lower part slightly. Insert the ice bucket carefully avoid contacting the automatic shut off arm.

3) Take the Ice Bin out slowly.

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3-22 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER

3-22-1 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 from each side).

Step 4) Lift the freezer door up to unhook it from the rail support and remove. Pull both rails to full extension.

Step 5) First: Remove the gear from the left side first by releasing the tab behind the gear, place a screwdriver between the gear and the tab and pull up on the gear. Second: Remove the center rail. Third: Remove the gear from the right side by following the same steps for the left side.

NOTE : THIS TAB MUST BE PUSHED IN TO RELEASE THE GEAR.

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3-22-2 Follow Steps to Reinstall Step 1) Reinstall the right side gear into the clip.

Step 2) Insert the rail into the right side gear. Gears do not need to be perpendicular to each other.

Step 3) Insert the rail into the left side gear, and insert the gear into the clip.

Step 4) The rail system will align itself by pushing the rails all the way into the freezer section. Pull the rails back out to full extension.

Step 5) Reinstall the freezer door by inserting the rail tabs into the guide rail.

Step 6) Reinstall the two screws into the guide rails (one from each side).

Step 7) Reinstall the lower basket, and close the freezer door.

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3-23 WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD

1) Turn off the water. Then separate the water line from the valve.

3-24 FAN AND FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY METHOD

1) Using a short screwdriver, loosen one SCREW in DRAIN PIPE ASSEMBLY and one connected to the MOTOR COVER. MOTOR COVER

2) Separate the Mechanical Cover and Valve Screw. Mechanical Cover

2) Pull and separate the FAN ASSEMBLY and MOTOR turning counterclockwise based on the MOTOR SHAFT. FAN ASSEMBLY MOTOR

3) Separate the housing and pull out the valve. Housing The assembly is in the reverse order of the disassembly and take special care for the following details. 1. Be careful not to bend the tube during assembly. 2. Press the WATER DISPENSER button until water pours out and check for leakage in the CONNECTOR TUBE (It differs by the water pressure but usually takes about 2 minutes until water pours out.)

4) Lay a dry towel on the floor and get ready to spill water from the water filter. Pull out the Cilp. Then press te collet to separate the tube from the connector and pour out the water until emptied.

Collet Tube

Insert Line Clip

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3-25 TOP DRAWER

To remove the freezer drawer, pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the drawer and Ice Bin lifting the basket from the rail system.

3-26 BOTTOM DRAWER

To remove the freezer drawer, pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower DuraBase basket by lifting the basket from the rail system.

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4. ADJUSTMENT
4-1 COMPRESSOR
4-1-1 Role The compressor intakes low temperature and low pressure gas from the evaporator of the refrigerator and compresses this gas to high-temperature and high-pressure gas. It then delivers the gas to the condenser.

4-2-3 Compressor protection logic

Since linear Comp conducts linear reciprocating motion, we have protection logic for compressor, motor and PCB as the below. - Stroke Trip During the operation, if stroke is above the target value, decrease the target volt by 3V. - Current Trip Current trip is set in order to protect compressor mechanical part and drive from the overcurrent that might arise during the operation. Check the current for every 416.7us and if the Trip exceeds 1.86Arms more than three times at Comp ON, forcibly stop and restart six minutes later. - Lock Piston Trip If stroke is under 5mm even if the current is more than 14Arms, Take it as piston lock and restart after 230 of Comp OFF. Check the current and stroke for every 416.7us and if the condition fits more than three times at Comp ON, the Trip occurs. - 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).

4-1-2 Note for Usage (1) Be careful not to allow over-voltage and over-current. (2) Do not drop or handle carelessly. (3) Keep away from any liquid. If liquid such as oil or water enters the Cover PTC Compressor may fail due to breakdown of their insulating capabilities. (4) Always use the Parts designed for the compressor and make sure it is properly attached to the compressor. Parts may appear physically identical but could have different electrical ratings. Replace parts by part number and model number. Use only approved substitute parts.

4-1-3 Remove the cover PTC

(1) Remove the Cover Back M/C

(2) Loosen 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

F F Z Z

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
ERROR CODE on display panel
Error Display NO 1 2 3 4 5 Error Detection Category Normality Freezer Sensor Error Refrigerator Sensor Error Defrosting Sensor Error Icing Sensor Error Er Er Er Er FS rS dS IS Freezer Temperature Ref. Temperature Error Generation Factors None Short or Disconnection of Freezer Sensor Short or Disconnection of Refrigerator Sensor Short or Disconnection of Defrosting Sensor Short or Disconnection of Icing Sensor Even though it is passed 1hour since then Defrosting, if Defrosting sensor is not over 46F(8C), it is caused It is caused when F/B signal isnt over 65 seconds during Brushless DC FAN motor operating It is caused when F/B signal isnt over 65seconds during Brushless DC FAN motor operating It is caused when F/B signal isnt over 65seconds during Brushless DC FAN motor operating Temperature Fuse Disconnection, Heater disconnection, DRAIN Jam, Poor Relay for Heater Poor BLDC Motor connection, DRIVE IC, and TR Remark Normal operation of Display

Each Sensor have to check disconnection

Poor Defrosting

Er

dH

Abnormality of Brushless DC FAN Motor for Ice Making Abnormality of Brushless DC FAN Motor for Freezer Abnormality of Brushless DC FAN Motor for Mechanic Room Communication Error

Er

IF

Poor BLDC Motor connection, DRIVE IC, and TR

Er

FF

Er

CF

Poor BLDC Motor connection, DRIVE IC, and TR

10

Er

CO

Communication Error Poor Communication between Micom of Main PCB connection, Poor TR of and Display Micom Transmitter and Receiver

NOTE) In the case of Room Temperature Seneor Error, Er rt appears on the Display when ICE PLUS KEY and Freezer Temp KEY pressed at the same time for one second. NOTE) 3 hours befor the error : Press the ICE PLUS button and Freezer button simultaneously 3 hours after the error : All errors, except for Er rt error, are displayed.

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7. PCB Picture
7-1 Main PCB P/No & MFG Picture

CON3 CON4 EBR67348016 (2011.01~) CON2

CON5

CON8 CON1

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7-2 Display PCB & Sub PCB P/No Picture

Display PCB EBR42478905 (2010.02~)

CON103 CON104 CON101 CON102

CON3

CON1

Sub PCB EBR60070708 (2010.02~)

CON2

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING WITH ERROR DISPLAY

8-1 Freezer Sensor Error (Er FS) No 1 Checking flow Check for a loose connection. Result & SVC Action

Check the Blue/White to Blue/White. 0

Result Short Open Infinite ohms See resistance table

SVC Action Change the sensor Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and resistance (Table-1)

Normal

<CON4>

<Temperature table-1> (1) To (2) -22F / -30C -13F / -25C -4F / -20C 5F / -15C 14F / -10C 23F / -5C 32F / 0C Result 40 30 23 17 13 10 8

The sensor is determined by the temperature. For example, 23 indicates -4F.

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8-2 Refrigerator Sensor Error (Er rS) No 1 Checking flow Check for a loose connection. Result & SVC Action

Check the White to White. Result 0 Infinite ohms See resistance table Short Open SVC Action Change the sensor Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and resistance (Table-2)

Normal

<CON4>

<Temperature table-2> (1) To (2) 23F / -5C 32F / 0C 41F / 5C 50F / 10C 59F / 15C Result 38 30 24 19.5 16

The sensor is determined by the temperature. For example, 30 indicates 32F.

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8-3 Icing Sensor Error (Er IS) No 1 Checking flow Check for a loose connection. Result & SVC Action

Check the Blue to Blue. <CON101> Result 0 Short SVC Action Change the sensor Check the resistance of the defrost sensor wires back to the main PCB. If they are open between the Main PCB and the connector for the icemaker it will be necessary to replace the refrigerator. Check the Temp and resistance (Table-1)

<Display>

Infinite ohms

Open

<CON101>

See resistance table

Normal

<Temperature table-1> (1) To (2) -22F / -30C -13F / -25C -4F / -20C 5F / -15C 14F / -10C 23F / -5C 32F / 0C Result 40 30 23 17 13 10 8

The sensor is determined by the temperature. For example, 23 indicates -4F.

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8-4 Defrost Sensor Error (Er dS) No 1 Checking flow Check for a loose connection. Result & SVC Action

Check the Orange to Orange. Result 0 Infinite ohms See resistance table Short Open SVC Action Change the sensor Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and resistance (Table-3)

Normal

Check the Brown to Brown.

<Temperature table-3> (1) To (2) -22F / -30C -13F / -25C -4F / -20C <CON4> 5F / -15C 14F / -10C 23F / -5C 32F / 0C Result 40 30 23 17 13 10 8

The sensor is determined by the temperature. For example, 23 indicates -4F.

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8-5 Defrost Heater Error (Er dH) No 1 Checking flow Check the Door gasket. Result & SVC Action

Part Fuse-M Defrost Heater

Result 0

SVC Action Go to the 3 Change Fuse-M

Check the Defrost control part.

34~42

Go to the 3 Change Fuse-M

Fuse M

Defrost Sensor

Go to the 3 Check the resistance of the defrost sensor wires back to the main PCB. If they are open between the Main PCB and the connector for the icemaker it will be necessary to replace the refrigerator.

Defrost Heater

Defrost Sensor

Infinite ohms

Input Test 3 Mode. (Push the button 3 times)

Check the Blue to Orange. Result 112 ~ 116 V 0V <CON3> SVC Action Go to the 5 Replace Main PCB

Release the test mode. Push the button 1 times. (Normal)

Check the Blue to Orange. Result 0V 112 ~ 116 V SVC Action Normal Replace Main PCB

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8-6 Freezer Fan Error (Er FF) No 1 Checking flow Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) Result & SVC Action

Open the freezer door and Check the air flow. While an error code is displayed, the fan is not working.

Status No airflow Airflow

SVC Action Go to 3 Go to 4

Check the Fan motor.

Rotate fan using your hand. It feel stuck or locked up, change the motor. (Cause of ice or rust inside of motor)

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

<CON4>

(1) (3)

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8-7 Icing Fan Error (Er IF) No 1 Checking flow Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) Result & SVC Action

Open the refrigerator door and Check the air flow. While an error code is displayed, the fan is not working.

Status

SVC Action

No airflow Go to the 3,4 Airflow Go to the 5

Check the Connector. (Frozen caused the PCB short)

Tip To protect ice short, add wire seal in connector. We developed new type connector, so order the new type.

Check the Fan motor. (Frozen, Lock, ect.) Wire seal (Silicon) No 407A Part Name Duct Asm, Connector Old P/No ADJ7291 1301 New P/No ADJ7291 1301

Check the Fan motor voltage. (2) (1) ~ (2) (2) ~ (3) Result Below 9 V 0 or 5 V SVC Action Change the PCB Change the motor

(1) (3) <CON4>

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8-8 Condenser Fan Error (Er CF) No 1 Checking flow Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) Result & SVC Action

Check the fan rotating. While an error code is displayed, the fan is not working.

Status

SVC Action

No airflow Check motor Airflow Go to the 4

Check the Fan motor and surrounding.

Rotate fan using your hand. It feel stuck or locked up, change the motor.

Check the Fan motor voltage. (1) (2) (3) (1) ~ (2) (2) ~ (3) Result Below 10 V 0 or 5 V SVC Action Change the PCB Change the motor

<CON4>

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8-9 Communication Error (Er CO) No 1 2 Checking flow Check the loose connection. Check the Red to White/Red. CON0101 Result & SVC Action

Result 12 V Other

SVC Action Go to the 3 Check the Hinge (loose connection) Change the Main PCB

<Display> 3

<CON101>

Check the Orange to White/Red. CON0101 Result 0 V or 5 V Other <Display> <CON101> SVC Action Change the Display PCB Go to the 4

Check the White/Black to White/Red. CON0101

Result 0 V or 5 V Other

SVC Action Change the Main PCB Go to the 5

<Display> 5

<CON101>

Check the White/Red to Orange. Result 0 V or 5 V Other <CON5> SVC Action Change the Display PCB Go to the 6

Check the White/Red to White/Black. Result 0 V or 5 V Other <CON5> SVC Action Change the Main PCB Normal

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING WITHOUT ERROR DISPLAY

9-1 Cube mode doesnt work

No 1 2

Checking flow Check the loose connection. Check the Black to Blue. (While pushing the lever S/W)

Result & SVC Action

Lever s/w Activated Not activated

Result 112 ~ 115 V Other 0~2V Other

SVC Action Go to the 3 Change PCB Go to the 3 Change PCB

<CON2> 3 Check the Red to Blue. (While pushing the lever S/W) Lever s/w Activated Not activated <CON2> 4 Check the resistance value. Point (1) to (2) Other 44~54 (3) to (4) Other Result 31.1 ~ 42.1 SVC Action Normal Replace Geared Motor Normal Replace Dispenser Solenoid Result 112 ~ 115 V Other 0~2V Other SVC Action Go to the 4 Change PCB Go to the 4 Change PCB

<Ice Maker>

(1)

(2)

<Geared Motor>

(3) (4) <Dispenser Solenoid>

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9-2 Crush mode doesnt work

No 1 2

Checking flow Check the loose connection. Check the Black to Blue. (While pushing the lever S/W) Lever s/w Activated Not activated <CON2>

Result & SVC Action

Result 112 ~ 115 V Other 0~2V Other

SVC Action Go to the 3 Change PCB Go to the 3 Change PCB

Check the Red to Blue. (While pushing the lever S/W)

Lever s/w Activated Not activated

Result 112 ~ 115 V Other 0~2V Other

SVC Action Go to the 4 Change PCB Go to the 4 Change PCB

<CON2> 4 Check the resistance value. Point (1) to (2) Other 44~54 (3) to (4) Other Result 31.1 ~ 42.1 SVC Action Normal Replace Geared Motor Normal Replace Dispenser Solenoid

<Ice Maker>

(1)

(2)

<Geared Motor>

(3) (4) <Dispenser Solenoid>

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9-3 Water mode doesnt work

No 1 2

Checking flow Check the loose connection. Check the Purple to Blue. (While pushing the lever S/W) Lever s/w Activated Not activated <CON2>

Result & SVC Action

Result 112 ~ 115 V Other 0~2V Other

SVC Action Go to the 3 Change PCB Go to the 3 Change PCB

Check the Blue to Gray. (While pushing the lever S/W)

Lever s/w Activated Not activated

Result 112 ~ 115 V Other 0~2V Other

SVC Action Go to the 4 Change PCB Go to the 4 Change PCB

<CON3>

Check the resistance value. (1) (2) (3) (4)

Point (1) to (2)

Result 360 ~ 420 Other 360 ~ 420

SVC Action Normal Replace Water Valve Normal Replace Water Valve

(3) to (4)

Other

Dispenser Ice Maker <Pilot Valve>

Machine Room

<Water Valve>
In door

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9-4 Freezer room AC Bulb Lamp doesnt work No 1 Checking flow Check the Freezer door switch. Result & SVC Action If feel sticky, Change the door s/w.

Check the door S/W resistance.

Status Normal Push S/W

Result 0 Other Infinity

SVC Action Go to the 3 Change door S/W Go to the 3 Change door S/W

Check the Yellow Blue to Sky blue.

Status Closed

Result 5V Other

SVC Action Go to the 4 Change the Door S/W Go to the 4 Change the Door S/W

Open

0V Other

<CON4> 4 Check the Blue to Black.

Status Closed

Result 0~2V Other

SVC Action Normal Change the Main PCB Change the F Lamp Change the PCB

Open

115 V Other

<CON3>

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9-5 Refrigerator room lamp doesnt work No 1 Checking flow Check the Refrigerator door switch. Result & SVC Action If feel sticky, Change the door s/w.

Check the door S/W resistance.

Status Normal Push S/W

Result 0 Other Infinity Other

SVC Action Go to the 3 Change door S/W Go to the 3 Change door S/W

Check the Black to Gray White.

Status Normal

Result 12 V Other

SVC Action Go to the 4 Change the PCB

<CON4> 4 Check the Red to Black.

Status Normal

Result 12 V Other

SVC Action Go to the 5 Change the LED Lamp

Check the Black to White.

Status Closed

Result 0~2V Other

SVC Action Normal Change the Door S/W Normal Change the LED Lamp

Open

12 V Other

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9-6 Poor cooling in Fresh food section No 1 Checking flow Check the sensor resistance. Result & SVC Action

Temperature 23F / -5C 32F / 0C 41F / 5C

Result 38 30 24 19.5 16

<CON4> The sensor is determined by the temperature. For example, 30 indicates 32F.

50F / 10C 59F / 15C

Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time)

Open the fresh food door and Check the air flow.

Status Airflow No airflow

SVC Action Go to the 4 Check the R Fan motor Check the damper (Go to the 6)

Check the air temperature. Cold or not?

Status Cold Not cold

SVC Action Normal Check the Compressor And sealed system

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No 5

Checking flow Damper checking method. Inputting TEST Mode, Check the damper and PCB.

Result & SVC Action

Test Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 1,2 mode

Damper State Open Closed Not working

SVC Action Damper is normal. (Check the Damper) Change the damper

Test Point (1) to (2) (3) (2) (1) (4) (3) to (4)

Result 270 ~330 Other 270 ~330 Other

SVC Action Normal Change damper Normal Change damper

Check the Fan motor. Rotate fan using your hand. It feel stuck or locked up, change the motor. (Cause of ice or rust inside of motor)

Point Motor

Result Stuck

SVC Action Change the motor

Check the F Fan motor voltage. (2)

Point (1) ~ (2) (2) ~ (3)

Result Below 12 V 0 or 5 V

SVC Action Change the PCB Change the motor

(1) (3)

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9-7 Poor cooling in Freezer compratment No 1 Checking flow Check the sensor resistance. Result & SVC Action

(1) To (2) -22F / -30C -13F / -25C -4F / -20C

Result 40 30 23 17 13 10 8

<CON4> The sensor is determined by the temperature. For example, 23 indicates -4F.

5F / -15C 14F / -10C 23F / -5C 32F / 0C

Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time)

Open the freezer door and check the air flow.

Status Airflow No airflow

SVC Action Go to the 4 Check the F Fan motor

Check the air temperature. Cold or not ?

Status Cold Not cold

SVC Action Normal Check the Compressor And sealed system

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9-8 Over cooling in Fresh food compartment No 1 Checking flow Check the sensor resistance. Result & SVC Action

Temperature 23F / -5C 32F / 0C 41F / 5C

Result 38 30 24 19.5 16

<CON4> The sensor is determined by the temperature. For example, 30 indicates 32F. 2 Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time)

50F / 10C 59F / 15C

Open the refrigerator door and Check the air flow.

Status Airflow No airflow

SVC Action Go to the 4 Check the R Fan Check the damper (Go to the 5)

Input Test 2 Mode and Check the air flow. (Push the button 1 time)

Status Airflow No airflow

SVC Action Go to the 5 Normal

Check the damper resistance.

Point (1) to (2)

Result 270 ~330 Other 270 ~330 Other

SVC Action Normal Change damper Normal Change damper

(3) (2)

(1) (4) (3) to (4)

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10. REFERENCE
10-1 TEST MODE and Removing TPA 1. How to enter the 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 PWB

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 TEMPERATURE CHART - FREEZER AND ICING SENSOR TEMP -39F (-40C) -30F (-35C) -21F (-30C) -13F (-25C) -4F (-20C) 5F (-15C) 14F (-10C) 23F (-5C) 32F (0C) 41F (5C) 50F (10C) 59F (15C) 68F (20C) 77F (25C) 86F (30C) 95F (35C) 104F (40C) RESISTANCE 73.29 53.63 39.66 29.62 22.33 16.99 13.05 10.10 7.88 6.19 4.91 3.91 3.14 2.54 2.07 1.69 1.39 VOLTAGE 4.09 V 3.84 V 3.55 V 3.23 V 2.89 V 2.56 V 2.23 V 1.92 V 1.63 V 1.38 V 1.16 V 0.97 V 0.81 V 0.67 V 0.56 V 0.47 V 0.39 V

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10-3 TEMPERATURE CHART - REFRIGERATOR AND DEFROST SENSOR TEMP -39F (-40C) -30F (-35C) -21F (-30C) -13F (-25C) -4F (-20C) 5F (-15C) 14F (-10C) 23F (-5C) 32F (0C) 41F (5C) 50F (10C) 59F (15C) 68F (20C) 77F (25C) 86F (30C) 95F (35C) 104F (40C) RESISTANCE 225.1 169.8 129.3 99.30 76.96 60.13 47.34 37.55 30 24.13 19.53 15.91 13.03 10.74 8.89 7.40 6.20 VOLTAGE 4.48 V 4.33 V 4.16 V 3.95 V 3.734 V 3.487 V 3.22 V 2.95 V 2.67 V 2.40 V 2.14 V 1.89 V 1.64 V 1.45 V 1.27 V 1.10 V 0.96 V

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10-4 How to check the Fan-Error

(1) EBR673480 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 15s Normal drive 10s 15s 10s

Error Display 15s

No signal 20s Pause 30min 10s 15s 10s 15s Pause 30min

Repeat 20s 10s

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11. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION

11-1 Defrost Controller Assembly Function - Controller assembly is consist of 2 kinds of part those are fuse-m and sensor. we can decide part is defect or not when we check the resistance. - Fuse-M can cut off the source when defrost heater operate the unusual high temperature. - Sensor give temperature information to Micom

How to Measure (Fuse-M) (1) to (2)

Measure the 2 pin connected to Fuse-M. If the ohmmeter indicate below 0.1ohm Fuse-M is good. If Fuse-M measures infinite ohms, it is open and needs to be replaced.

How to Measure (Sensor)

(1) to (2)

Measure the 2 pin connected to Sensor. If the ohmmeter indicate 11 (at room temperature) It is normal. Checking the resistance at other temperatures, check the sensor resistance chart.

Standard

Fuse-M (at all temperature) Test Point (1) to (2) Ressult 0 ~ 0.1

Sensor (at room temperature) Test Point (1) to (2) Ressult 11

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11-2 Sheath Heater Function Sheath heater is a part for defrost.

How to Measure

(1) (2) Measure the 2 pin connected to Sheath Heater. If resistance is between 34 ~ 42 ohms, the heater is normal. If it measures infinite ohms the heater is open and needs to be replaced.

Standard

Sheath heater (at all temperature) Test Point (1) to (2) Ressult 34 ~ 42

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11-3 Door Heater Assembly Function The heater is designed to prevent the exterior moisture on the door.

How to Measure

1 3 2

6 7

8 9

Standard

Test Point (1) to (2)

Ressult 1,674 ~ 1,926

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11-4 Door Switch Function Senses when the door is opened or closed by sending a signal to the Main PCB.

How to Measure

<Switch, Freezer>

<Switch, Refrigerator>

Button (Plunger)

Beep

Beep

Check the resistance between connectors 1, 2 and 3, 4.

Standard 0

Multimeter beep Switch F,R Nomal Push the button(Plunger) None (

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11-5 Solenoid Function - Dispenser solenoid : When customer push the dispenser button, Pull duct door and abstract from ice bank.

How to Measure

(1)

(2)

Dispenser Solenoid

Standard

Dispenser Solenoid Test Points (1) to (2) Result 44 ~ 54

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11-6 AC Motor ASSEMBLY (Geared Motor & Solenoid) Function The Geared Motor of ac motor assembly advances forward the ice by rotating the ice and The solenoid of ac motor assembly selects one of the cube mode or crush mode. - Cube solenoid : Pulling the stir lip for moving the ice in icemaker system.

How to Measure

< Geared Motor > 1 Take out the male housing from female housing 2 Measure the resistance between (1) and (2)

< Geared Motor > 1 Remove the female housing from terminal. 2 Measure the res istance between (3) and (4)

(3) (4) Terminal of solenoid

(1) (2)

T.P

Check the resistance between connectors (Geared motor 1, 2) and (solenoid 3, 4). 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 Test Points (1) to (2) Result 2.38 ~ 4.02

Cube Solenoid Test Points (1) to (3) Result 32 ~ 40

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11-7 Damper Function The damper supplies the cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator section.

How to Measure

< Damper Circuit > 1 Blue 2 Red 3 White White 1 Blue

3 Yellow

Check the

1 , 3

< extension >

Check the 2 , 4 Check the resistance between connectors 1,3 and 2,4.

Check the

1 , 3

Standard

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

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12. TROUBLESHOOTING
PCB Check (Simplify)
Protection Logic TEST 1 Mode A-inverter Power Off Con202 Disconnect Power On Time>30sec & V200 N Replace Driver PCB Y PCB OK

Check Voltage about 200V past 30second after turn on

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

Troubleshooting
LED blink 1 Recheck LED blink 7 Reset LED blink 5 Not Cooling LED Blink? N LED blink2 Reset Y Heavy Repair Y Reset LED blink 5 Reset LED blink 7 Comp. Work? Y Leakage? Comp. Work? Y Y Heavy Repair N Recheck Harness Check? N Fix Harness Refrigerant leak? Comp. Work? Y Heavy Repair Y Leakage? N Recheck N Recheck N Y Comp. Check? N Reset LED blink 1 Comp. Check? N N Comp. Check? Y Replace Driver PCB N Replace Driver PCB

Replace Comp.

LED blink2

LED blink6 Check C

Reset

LED blink6

Comp. Check?

Comp. Work? Y Y Refrigerant leak ?

IPM output > 80V-20% Y

Replace Driver PCB

Comp. Check?

Heavy Repair

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. PCB Malfunction Check

A-Inverter FC75LBNA

LED

* There is a PCB located in the PCB case next to the compressor. That is the driver PCB. the linear compressor.

- Visually inspect fuse and measure DC high voltage. - Measure the DC low voltage that supplies the inverter circuit.

E-Inverter

Step 3. Check Fuse (visual inspection)

Step 4. Check DC High Voltage (Multi Tester) Spec. about 330V DC B

GND Voltage

Step 5 Check DC low voltage (Multi Tester) Spec. A Point 15V B Point 5V Step 6 Check LED Blink See Check B

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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. - The compressor is operating normally if the voltage is greater than 80V.

A-Inverter

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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 - Logic: Compressor is forced to off and will try to restart after 20 seconds.

Protection logic Check B

Blink 1 time (FCT 0) Check B1

C
Out of spec? (2.2 - 2.8V)

Replace Driver PCB

N
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 doesnt 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 logic Check B Blink 2 times (Stroke Trip) Check B2

Fix Harness

Compressor Doesnt work Replace Driver PCB

Harness Connecting Check C

Compressor Works Intermittently

OK
Fix Cycle

Capacitor Spec. Check C

Replace Capacitor

NG

Cycle Check E

Y
Compressor Damage Check C

Repeat Check Procedure

Stroke Trip Occur?

Reset Power

Replace Compressor

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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 logic Check B

Blink 5 times (Lock Piston Trip) Check B3

Replace Compressor

N
Compressor Doesnt work Reset Power Compressor Doesnt work

Hi side restriction

Y N
Repeat Check Procedure Sealed system Repair

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 43C) and/or refrigerators 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 2.5 minutes.
Protection logic Check B

Blink 6 time (Current Trip) Check B4

Compressor Intermittently works

Capacitor Spec. Check C2

NG

Replace Capacitor

N Y
Fix Cycle Cycle Check E Replace Driver PCB

NG

IPM Check B5

Y N

Repeat Check Procedure

Current trip Occur?

Reset Power

Compressor Damage Check C3

NG

Replace Compressor

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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 2.5 minutes.

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

Compressor Doesnt work

Check IPM visual inspection (turn off) Modify

Short Test Point A

Replace Drive PCB

Y
Compressor Damage Check C3

N
Power Reset

Y NG

Repeat Check Procedure

Replace Compressor

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

- 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 Capacitor Spec.

Power off

Resistance at Point A 6~8ohm

Check wiring to compressor

Harness Connecting OK

Resistance at Point B 6~8ohm

Resistance at Point D 6~8ohm

Replace Compressor

Check Compressor terminals

Harness Problem

Y
Problem A~B

Y
Problem B~D

Caution : Turn off power during check C - Measure the resistance at each point except point C FC150NAMA - Dead short check: measure the resistance between power line in compressor and earth ground in refrigerator (Inf. Ohm)

Multi Tester

Multi Tester

Po

N/C

Po: Power Co: Common N/C: Open terminal

Resistance
FC75LBNA

C
Capacitor Spec. 450V, 18 F5%

Co

* Because of ambient temperature or operating situations, the values shown can have a slight deviation.

Multi Tester

Dead short check

Earth
Multi Tester

P 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.
High Pressure Side Restricted When process line on compressor is opened, and refrigerant is not expelled because it has accumulated in condenser. If fault is corrected after refrigerant is recaptured from sealed system, change dryer.

Locked piston

Low Side Restriction

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

Stroke trip

Over charging Refrigerant

Check Suction line If refrigerant is overcharged and suction line temperature is lower than ambient temperature (about 5~10 degrees) or frost is present 150mm from where the suction line enters the compressor..

Current trip Low side Refrigeration leak

Temp. of compressor and discharge line is normal to slightly higher. High side pressure is normal to slightly higher than normal conditions. This is because condenser cannot condense the air that is trapped in the condenser. The high side pressure and 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. Pressure of refrigerant cycle is usually higher than ambient pressure, therefore oil will flow out with the refrigerant at leak point.

Refrigerant leak

D2. sealed system diagnosis - Check as follows;

Check for Oil leaks In machine compartment

Sealed system

Yes Repair leak at point where Oil is present. Yes Check for Oil leakage at each joint of the Evaporator

No
Check for oil Remaining in drip tray

A
In/Out Leakage Evaporator Leakage

A
Replace Evaporator

No Check Temp of Discharge line and Condenser

A
No Is there frost on Suction Line? No Comp,Cond T > Ambient temp+5deg Yes Sealed System is OK Is frost pattern uniform? Yes Sealed System is OK OK Yes No Check frost status Of Evaporator Frost only Evaporator inlet Heat Inlet tubing using heat gun.

Welding point 1. Comp process stub, 2. Comp discharge 3. Hot Line inlet 4. Drier inlet 5. Drier outlet 6. Evaporator inlet 7. Evaporator outlet 8. suction pipe

Is frost patern Uniform? Yes

No

Heavy repair

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Compressor Troubleshooting
Step 1) Loosen up screw of Case Assembly PCB and open the Cover PCB Step 2) Check for blinking frequency of LED, PWB

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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No

LED operating condition

Cause

Service guideline

LED two - time repetiton (Stroke Trip) 1 on - on - off - on - on - off - on - on - off repeating

1. Please check, Whether connector of PCB Parts compressor is attached defect or rightly or not. after Compress power off or Connector 2. After the first action, You check on normal miss operation of connecting compressor. (Piston over run) 3. If the same symptom arises after the second action, replace PCB 1. After resetting power, check if it is running normal 2. If the same symptom arises after the first action 3. If the same symptom arises after the second action, replace compressor 1. After resetting power, check if it is running normal 2. If the same symptom arises after the first action 3. If the same symptom arises after the second action, replace compressor

LED five - time repetiton (Piston Lock Trip) 2 on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - on - off repeating Piston constraint

LED six - time repetiton (Current Trip) 3 on - on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - on - on - off

Circuit over current error repeating Or cycle error

LED seven- time repetiton (IPM Fault Trip) 4 on - on - on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on -on - on - on - on- on - off

1. After resetting power, check if it is running PCB parts normal defect 2. If the same symptom (IPM) arises after the first repeating action, replace PCB

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12-5 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART

COMPLAINT
No Cooling.

POINTS TO BE CHECKED
Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet? Check if the power switch is set to OFF. Check if the fuse of the power switch is shorted. Measure the voltage of the power outlet.

REMEDY
Plug into the outlet. Set the switch to ON. Replace the fuse. If the voltage is low, correct the wiring.

Cools poorly.

Check if the unit is placed too close to the wall. Check if the unit is placed too close to the stove, gas cooker, or in direct sunlight. Is the ambient temperature too high or the room door closed? Check if food put in the refrigerator is hot. Did you open the door of the unit too often or check if the door is sealed properly? Check if the Control is set to Warm position. Is food placed in the cooling air outlet? Check if the control is set to colder position. Is the ambient temperature below 41F(5C)? Is liquid food sealed? Check if food put in the refrigerator is hot. Did you open the door of the unit too often or check if the door is sealed properly? Check if the ambient temperature and humidity of the surrounding air are high. Is there a gap in the door gasket? Is the unit positioned in a firm and even place? Are any unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the unit? Check if the Drip Tray is not firmly fixed. Check if the cover of the compressor enclosure in the lower front side is taken out.

Place the unit about 4 inches (10 cm) from the wall. Place the unit away from these heat sources. Lower the ambient temperature. Put in foods after they have cooled down. Don't open the door too often and close it firmly. Set the control to Recommended position. Place foods in the high-temperature section. (front part) Set the control to Recommended position. Set the control to Warm position. Seal liquid foods with wrap. Put in foods after they have cooled down. Don't open the door too often and close it firmly. Wipe moisture with a dry cloth. It will disappear in low temperature and humidity. Fill up the gap. Adjust the Leveling Screw, and position the refrigerator in a firm place. Remove the objects. Fix the Drip Tray firmly in the original position. Place the cover in its original position. Clean the door gasket. Position in a firm place and level the Leveling Screw. Make sure food stored in shelves does not prevent the door from closing. Clean the inside of the unit. Wrap foods that have a strong odor. New products smell of plastic, but this will go away after 1-2 weeks.

Food in the Refrigerator is frozen. Condensation or ice forms inside the unit.

Condensation forms in the Exterior Case. There is abnormal noise.

Door does not close well.

Check if the door gasket is dirty with an item like juice. Is the refrigerator level? Is there too much food in the refrigerator?

Ice and foods smell unpleasant.

Check if the inside of the unit is dirty. Are foods with a strong odor unwrapped? The unit smells of plastic.

Other possible problems: Check if frost forms in the freezer. Check Components of the defrosting circuit.

Not defrosting

Check the refrigeration system.

The system is faulty.

Perform sealed system repair.

Check the Thermistor.

The operation of the Thermistor is incorrect.

Replace the Thermistor.

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12-6 REFRIGERATION CYCLE Troubleshooting Chart

CAUSE PARTIAL LEAKAGE STATE OF THE UNIT Freezer compartment and Refrigerator don't cool normally. STATE OF THE EVAPORATOR Low flowing sound of Refrigerant is heard and frost forms in inlet only. TEMPERATURE OF THE COMPRESSOR A little higher than ambient temperature. REMARKS Refrigerant level is low due to a leak. Normal cooling is possible by restoring the normal amount of refrigerant and repairing the leak. No discharging of Refrigerant. Normal cooling is possible by restoring the normal amount of refrigerant and repairing the leak. Normal discharging of the refrigerant. The capillary tube is faulty. Normal discharging of the Refrigerant.

MOISTURE CLOG

LEAKAGE CLOGGED BY DUST DEFECTIVE COMPRESSION

COMPLETE LEAKAGE

Freezer compartment and Refrigerator don't cool normally.

Flowing sound of refrigerant is not heard and frost isn't formed.

Equal to ambient temperature.

PARTIAL CLOG

Freezer compartment and Refrigerator don't cool normally. Freezer compartment and Refrigerator don't cool. Cooling operation stops periodically.

Flowing sound of refrigerant is heard and frost forms in inlet only. Flowing sound of refrigerant is not heard and frost isn't formed. Flowing sound of refrigerant is not heard and frost melts. Low flowing sound of refrigerant is heard and frost forms in inlet only. Flowing sound of refrigerant is not heard and there is no frost.

A little higher than ambient temperature. Equal to ambient temperature.

WHOLE CLOG

Lower than ambient Cooling operation restarts temperature. when heating the inlet of the capillary tube. A little higher than ambient temperature. Equal to ambient temperature. Low pressure at high side of compressor due to low refrigerant level. No pressure in the high pressure part of the compressor.

COMPRESSION

Freezer and Refrigerator don't cool. No compressing operation.

NO COMPRESSION

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12-6-1 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 Pattern?

None

Equalization Test Very Fast Very Slow Very Slow

Equalization Test

Fast Inefficient Compressor Partial Restriction Complete Restriction

Very Fast

Condenser Temperature Hotter than Normal Faint

Cap Tube Sound

Room Temperature Air/Low Side Leak Loss of Change

None to Weak

Trace of Oil Yes

Compressor Not Pumping

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. OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD OF ICEMAKER

13-1 OPERATION PRINCIPLE
13-1-1 Operation Principle of IceMaker

Power On

Start Position

Adjusts EJECTOR to Start Position with power on.

Icemaking Mode

Waits until water becomes ICE after starting the icemaking operation.

Harvest Mode

Runs MOTOR to drop ice from the tray into the ICE BIN. (During harvest mode, check if the ice bin is full)

Park Position

Reaches Start Position

Fill

Performs Ice Making Mode after supplying water by operating the SOLENOID in ICE VALVE.

Test Mode

To operate LINE and SERVICE, press and hold the Fill Key for 3 seconds. The icemaker will run through 3 stages: Harvest Fill Icemaking.

1. Turning the Icemaker stop switch off (O) stops the ice making function. 2. Setting the Icemaker switch to OFF and then turning it back on will reset the icemaker control.

Power Switch Ejector Cube Size Indicator Light Test Button Hole(use tool like pin end of tool have to smooth) pin, Automatic Shutoff Arm

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13-2 ICE MAKER FUNCTIONS

13-2-1 Icemaking Mode 1. Icemaking refers to the freezing of supplied water in the ice tray. Complete freezing is assured by measuring the temperature of the Tray with Icemaking SENSOR. 2. Icemaking starts after completion of the water fill operation. 3. The Ice Making function is completed when the sensor reaches 19F (-7C), 55 minutes after starting. NOTE : After Icemaker Power is ON, the Icemaker heater will be on for test for 6 sec. 13-2-2 Harvest Mode 1. Harvest (Ice removing) refers to the operation of dropping ices into the ice bin from the tray when icemaking has completed. 2. Harvest mode: (1)The Heater is ON for 30 seconds, then the motor starts. (2)The feeler arm senses the quantity of ice in the ice storage bin while rotating with the EJECTOR. A. Ice storage bin is full : The EJECTOR stops (heater off). B. Ice storage bin is not full : The EJECTOR rotates twice to open for ice. If the EJECTOR does not rotate once within 5 minutes in B mode, separate heater control mode starts operating to prevent the EJECTOR from being constrained. (It is recommended that the user open for ice to return to normal mode.) 13-2-3 Fill/Park Position 1. Once a normal harvest mode has been completed, the water solenoid will be activated. 2. The amount of water is adjusted by pressing the Fill Key repeatedly. This changes the time allowed for fill as illustrated in the table below.

Water supply amount TABLE STAGE 1 TIME TO SUPPLY 5 sec. 5.5 sec. (FIRST STAGE) The water amount will vary depending on the water control Switch setting, as well as the water pressure of the connected water line. INDICATIONS REMARKS

6 sec.

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13-2-5 Function TEST 1. This is a forced operation for TEST, Service, cleaning, etc. It is operated by pressing and holding the Fill Key for 3seconds. 2. The test works only in the Icemaking Mode. It cannot be entered from the Harvest or Fill mode. 3. Caution! If the test is performed before water in the icemaker is frozen, the ejector will pass through the water. When the Fill mode begins (Stage 4), unless the water supply has been shut off, added water will overflow into the ice bin. If the control doesnt operate normally in the TEST mode, check and repair as needed. 4. After water is supplied, the normal CYCLE is followed : icemaking Harvest Park Position Fill. 5. Five seconds after Stage 5 is completed, the Ice Maker returns to MICOM control. The time needed to supply water resets to the pre- test setting.

Diagnosis TABLE STAGE 1 ITEMS HEATER INDICATOR REMARKS Five seconds after heater starts, a heater will go off if the temperature by sensor is higher than 10C Five seconds after heater starts, you can confirm that a motor is moving. Check if Ice Bin is full or not. If Ice bin is full, the motor and heater are off and on stand by until Ice bin is empty. You can confirm HALL IC detection of start position. Two seconds after detection of start position, you can confirm that valve is on. Return to Status prior to TEST MODE Five seconds after fifth stage is completed, The icemaker resets to initial status.

MOTOR

HALL IC I

HALL IC II

VALVE

Reset

13-3 DEFECT DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

13-3-1 ERROR CODES shown on Ice Maker water supply control panel

NO 1

DIVISION Normal Icemaking Sensor malfunction

INDICATOR Mark time to supply

CONTENTS None

REMARKS Display switch operates properly Make sure that the wire on each sensor is connected.

Open or short-circuited wire

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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 37F for Refrigerator and 0F 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.

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 light off. 3. The LOCK button is the only control feature that remains active in the locked state. The buzzer sound, other control buttons, and the dispenser are deactivated. 4. To release from the locked state, press and hold the LOCK button again for 3 seconds. 14-1-4 Filter condition display function 1. There is a replacement indicator light for the filter cartridge on the dispenser. 2. Water filter needs replacement once six months or of using water filter. 3. When the Water Filter Icon is turn on you must exchange 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. Classification Filter Status Display
In initial Power On / Filter RESET Light On

Ex) In selecting "LOCK"

Ex) In selecting "LOCK" again

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14-1-5 Ice Plus selection Please select this function for quick freezing. When you press the Ice Plus Button, the Ice Plus ICON will be turned on again. Ice Plus function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes. 14-1-6 Dispenser use selection You can select water or ice by separated pad switch. 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. WATER PAD ICE PAD

14-1-7 CONTROL OF FREEZER FAN MOTOR 1. Freezer fan motor has high and standard speeds. 2. High speed is used at power-up, for Ice Plus, 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, Ice Plus Normal speed (2400RPM) : General working conditions. 5. Fan motor stops when refrigerator or freezer door opens.

14-1-8 Cooling Fan Motor 1. The cooling fan is switched ON and OFF in conjunction with the compressor. 2. The cooling fan runs at a single speed. 3. The Failure sensing mathod is the same as in the fan motor of the freezing fan motor(refer to failure diagnosis function table for failure display).

14-1-9 Icing Fan 1. The Icing Fan is controlled by the the sensor on the top of the ice room. 2. The Failure sensing mathod is the same as in the fan motor of the freezer. (refer to failure diagnosis function table for failure display)

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14-1-10 ICE PLUS FRZ 1. 2. 3. 4. The purpose of this function is to intensify the cooling speed of freezer and to increase the amount of ice. Whenever selection switch is pressed, selection/release, the Icon will turn ON or OFF. If there is a power outage and the refrigerator is powered on again, Ice Plus will be canceled. 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 three hours the compressor and Freezer Fan will be ON. The next 21 hours the freezer will be controlled at the lowest temperature. After 24 hours or if the Ice Plus key is pressed again, the freezer will return to its previous temperature. 5. During the first 3 hours : (1)Compressor and freezer fan (HIGH RPM) run continuously. (2)If a defrost cycle begins during the first 90 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 90 minutes, Ice Plus will run for two hours 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. (5)The fan motor in the freezer compartment runs at high speed during ICE PLUS. 6. For the rest of the 21 hours, the freezer will be controlled at the lowest temperature.

14-1-11 Alarm for Open Door 1. This feature sounds a buzzer when the freezer or refrigerator door is not closed within 1 minute after it is opened. 2. One minute after the door is opened, the buzzer sounds three times each for 1/2 seconds. These tones repeat every 30 seconds. 3. The alarm is cancelled when the freezer or the refrigerator is closed while the buzzer sounds.

Freezer Door or Refrigerator Door

Closed

Open

Closed

Open 3 Times 3 Times 3 Times 3 Times

Closed

Buzzer Within 1 min. 1 min. 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec

14-1-12 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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14-1-13 Defrosting (removing frost) 1. Defrosting starts each time the COMPRESSOR running time reaches 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 46F(8C) or more. If the sensor doesnt reach 46F(8C) in 1 hours, the defrost mode is malfunctioning. (Refer to the defect diagnosis function, 8-1-14.) 4. Defrosting wont function if its sensor is defective (wires are cut or short circuited)

14-1-14 Defect Diagnosis Function 1. 2. 3. 4. Automatic diagnosis makes servicing the refrigerator easy. When a defect occurs, the buttons will not operate. When the defect CODE removes the sign, it returns to normal operation (RESET). The defect CODE shows on the Refrigerator and Freezer Display.

LED check function : If simultaneously pressing Ice Plus button and freezing temperature adjustment button for a second, display LED graphics on. If releasing the button, the LED graphic displays the previous status.

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15. EXPLODED VIEW & REPLACEMENT PARTS

CASE PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.
S03 S01 207B 402A 103B 271B S01 103A 207A S02 402A 501F 610D B01 406D 610B 409D 120A S03 B01 503E 624A 624C 603B 603C 626A 624G 607A

503D

282G

271D 500A 610A

S10 S11 158A 120B 145B

S08

411A

145A 313A S12

282F S12 262B S14

B02 249L 406B 262H

283B

302B

400A

105A 249M 316A 318A 317A 249D S14

B02 249C 408A 316B

303A
314A 300A
304A 283B

106A

B03

312C

409E 158B
503F

405F

404A 405C 405B 329A

312A 310B

309B 420A

329C 323B

106A

B03

290A 500H
319C 319A 315B 315C S16 315A 407B 407A 610C

410G

S20

413A
103C 315B 315C 332C

504A
S17

B04

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

131A 136B 250G

251A

251B

250G

237C 203D

203C 136A

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REFRIGERATOR PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.
141A

141B

141A

141B

141C

141A

141B 141C

140A

141C

142D

142B

142A 161B 161C

141D

154A

151A 151B 151C 146E

161A 162B

145D

162A

* : on some models

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DOOR PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.
230B 241A 230A

231B

233B 234D

233C

241C

241B

233D 234C

233A

231A 212G

234B

234A

B05

B05

241D

241G 241D

312B 243C 243B 262C 244A 615A 619B

603 603C

241E B05 243D 243A 262C 244A 262E 250B

603 603C

B05

616H 250A 200A 201A

249E

203A 249K 250B B06 249F 212D B06

249J

250B

249E 250A 200B 201B 249J 250B 249K 203B B06 249F B06 212D

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DISPENSER PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

276A 275A

405A 276B

279A

279I

278B 279H

279J 402C 402C 501D 278C

402C

278C

279B

278D

279D 500C

279C

281B 279E

501A

281A

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ICE & MAKER PARTS

CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

617A

625A 616G 616D

616G

623B 616F 616J

623B 616J 603C 616D

S31 627B

627A 619A S32 619E

603B

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ICE BANK PARTS

CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

6 612A

600B 630J

600A 611A 630F 630B

630C 630C

630A

630K 630M 606A 6 630E 614A 630D 630N 630G 630L 630H

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P/No. MFL48178827

MAR., 2010 Printed in Korea