Samsung RF265AA**/XAA Fast Track Troubleshooting

Models Covered:
RF265AA**/XAA
RF265AB**/XAA
RF265AC**/XAA
French Door Refrigeration
NOTICE:
RF265AB** Parts Change:
Refer to bulletin. Freezer
Door Handle parts
Forced Mode: Press the Pwr Freeze– Fridge
buttons simultaneously for 8-12 seconds
(No sound when both buttons are pressed
at the same time) until the display beeps
and goes blank.
Press the Freezer button
one time at the Test Mode
to Force Compressor Run.
Measure fan and compres-
sor voltage at main PCB.
Sealed System
Compressor → Condenser →Side Cluster → Hot Pipe→
Dryer → R Capillary → R Evaporator → F Evaporator →
Suction Pipe → Compressor
Fast Track Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – "For Technicians Only" This service data sheet is
intended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience
and knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.
Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability for
injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet.
Publication # tsRF265AA Revision Date 08/12/2010
Wait 5 seconds between button pushes
Press the Freezer button
a second time to Force
Fridge Defrost. Measure
defrost voltage at main
PCB.
Self Diagnosis: Press the Pwr Freeze—Pwr
Cool buttons simultaneously for 8-12 seconds
(No sound when both buttons are pressed at
the same time) until the display quits blinking.
Release the buttons and read Fault Codes.
This will also cancel the Fault Mode created by
self-diagnosis at power up.
Press Freezer button a
third time to Force Defrost
for Fridge & Freezer,
measure defrost voltages
at main PCB
Sales Mode, No Compressor Operation
Press Power Freeze & Freezer temp buttons
simultaneously for 3 sec ( you will hear a "Ding
Dong") to remove or put into Sales Mode. When
in the Sales Mode the Display will show "OF" "OF"
Removing power will not cancel this mode.
Component Value Chart
Component Resistance Wattage Voltage
Freezer Defrost Heater
Fridge Defrost Heater
French Mullion Heater
Fill Tube Heater
Sensors 2.5kΩ-89kΩ
Fans
Refrigerant Charge
R134a
60Ω 240 120vac
120Ω 120 120vac
1323Ω 10 120vac
1323Ω 10 120vac
N/A 1~4.5vdc
N/A N/A 7~12vdc
5.64 oz.
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