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Kenmore 111.6121 Series Service Manual

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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFTY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
Model : 111.6121*,6120*, 7121*
*color number

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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFTY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. Model : 111.6121*,6120*, 7121* *color number...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Warnings and Precautions for Safety ----------------------------------------------------------- 3 2. Specification ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 3. External Views ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 4. Compressor Compartment Views --------------------------------------------------------------- 9 5. Wiring Diagram --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 6. Main PCB Circuit Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 7. Operation and Functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 8.

  • Page 3: Warnings And Precautions For Safety

    1. Warnings and Precautions for Safety For your safety, please certainly keep followings ◆ Please read [Caution for Safety] before using refrigerator and operates it correctly. It contains contents of possibility of It contains contents of possibility severe damage to human body of light or light-heavy damage to such as dead or heavy injury etc human body or damage to mate-...
  • Page 4 Warning Do not touch electric source plug Do not use distribution socket. with wet hand. ◇ It cause of fire by abnormal heat When connect with multiple line. ◇ It cause of electric shock. ◇ Only use single socket with rated Capacity.
  • Page 5 Warning Do not keep medicine or materials Use same capacity of fuse when for lecture. changing fuse. ◇ Do not keep materials at home ◇ It is danger of fire when use refrigerator which need strict inadequate capacity of fuse. temperature control.

  • Page 6: Specification

    2. Specification BUYER 111.7121* 111.6121*/6120* MODEL NAME 6121* : K21SS*****N*** FACTORY K21SS*****I*** 6120* : K21SS*****R*** ← FREEZER CAPACITY 5.8cuft VOLUME ← FRESH FOOD CAPACITY 15.0cuft (AHAM) ← TOTAL CAPACITY 20.8cuft 32.9” ← WIDTH EXTERNAL 32.0” ← DEPTH WITHOUT HANDLE DIMENSIONS ←...

  • Page 7: External Views

    3. External Views 3-1. External Size...
  • Page 8 3. External Views 3-2. Name of Each Parts *This instruction manual refers to several models. Features may vary according to model. 1. Freezer door bin 8. Deli drawer 2. Dairy compartment 9. Adjustable full width shelf for spreadable food items such as butter or margarine.

  • Page 9: Compressor Compartment Views

    4. Compressor Compartment Views ※ Features may vary according to model. 1. Compressor 7. CONDENSOR 2. OLP, PTC, CLAMP CONDENSOR PIPE CONNECTOR 3. POWER CORD 9. CONDENSOR FAN MOTOR 4. DRYER 10. PIPE HOT 5. SUCTION PIPE 11. WATER VALVE (OPTIONAL) 6.

  • Page 10: Wiring Diagram

    5. Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 11: Main Pcb Circuit Diagram

    6. Main PCB Circuit Diagram CN1 : [AC] Heater Sheath, Compressor, Power CN2 : [AC] Heater Inner Liner CN3 : [DC] Door Switch, LED Light CN4 : [DC] RT-Sensor CN5 : [DC] R-Sensor, D-Sensor, Volume PCB(Dial)

  • Page 12: Operation And Functions

    7. Operation and Functions 7-1. Control Temperature INPUT CONTROL OBJECT Turn Dial Knob on “Box Control” PCB Volume Turn Dial Knob on “Louver F” Airflow CONTENTS REMARKS A. Fresh Food Temperature Control -The temp. control is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment. -The temp.
  • Page 13 7. Operation and Functions 7-2. Compressor Control INPUT CONTROL OBJECT - R-Sensor - Compressor ON/OFF Operation - Defrost Mode - Accumulated Compressor Off Time CONTENTS REMARKS A. Normal Control 1) Defrost Mode Defrost Heater On Compressor OFF Pause Compressor OFF 2) Other Mode 2-1) At normal operation : compressor ON/OFF controlled by R-Sensor.
  • Page 14 7. Operation and Functions 7-3. Defrost Mode INPUT CONTROL OBJECT - Defrosting Cycle - Compressor - F/C Fan Motor - Defrost Heater CONTENTS REMARKS A. Normal Defrost Mode 1) Steps Comp, C Fan Motor F Fan Motor Defrost Heater STEP1. Heater On STEP2.
  • Page 15 7. Operation and Functions 7-4. Control of Interior Lights INPUT CONTROL OBJECT - Fresh food compartment door switch - LED LAMP CONTENTS REMARKS Fresh food compartment lights turn ON/OFF by door switch ON/OFF For 10 minutes after sensing door open, the lights turn off automatically even though door close is not sensed.
  • Page 16 7. Operation and Functions 7-5. Error Mode INPUT CONTROL OBJECT - Error - LED LAMP on Main PCB CONTENTS REMARKS A. Error Display Priorities Error Code Main PCB LED Cause R-Sensor disconnection Flickering 1 time or short RT-Sensor disconnection Flickering 2 times or short D-Sensor disconnection Flickering 3 times...
  • Page 17 7. Operation and Functions 7-5. Error Mode INPUT CONTROL OBJECT - Error - LED LAMP on Main PCB CONTENTS REMARKS B. Control way of Error (if any) *continued 3) “D1” error • Cause : D-Sensor disconnection or short • Check Point : - Measure the voltage between terminal PIN 5 and 6 after separating CN5 on the Main PCB.

  • Page 18: Assemble/Disassemble Procedures For Each Parts

    8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Freezer Compartment 8-1. Icemaker (optional) Figure Description - Unplug the refrigerator. - Loosen the two mounting screws in the side freezer wall with a Phillips screwdriver. - Lift the icemaker and remove it. - Unplug the icemaker with a flat blade screwdriver.
  • Page 19 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Freezer Compartment 8-2. Freezer Wire Shelf Figure Description - Lift up left side of shelf slightly and slide it left as far as it will go into the center of the left shelf support holes.
  • Page 20 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Freezer Compartment 8-3. Louver F Figure Description - Unscrew 4pcs with a Phillips screwdriver. - Tilt down the “Louver F” to remove it from the back of the freezer wall. - Unplug the connector and remove the “Louver F”.
  • Page 21 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Freezer Compartment 8-4. Cover F Fan Figure Description - Push the six hooks on the back of the “Louver F” and remove the snap-fits for disassembly. - Remove the “Cover F Fan”. Cover F Fan...
  • Page 22 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Freezer Compartment 8-5. F Fan Motor Figure Description - Remove a earth screw on the bracket of “F Fan Motor”. - Unplug the “F Fan Motor”. - Remove the “Cover F Fan” and the two screws on the front side of the “Louver F”.
  • Page 23 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Freezer Compartment 8-6. Heater Sheath Figure Description - Unplug a connector of the sheath heater. - Cutting the cable ties. - Remove the evaporator from the two fixtures on the back of the freezer wall. - Bend the aluminum plate to hold the sheath heater and remove the heater.
  • Page 24 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Fresh Food Compartment 8-7. Cover M/Flow Duct Figure Description - Remove the 3 plugs with flat blade screwdriver. - Grab the bottom of the “Cover M/Flow Duct” and remove it by pulling. The “Cover M/Flow Duct”...
  • Page 25 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Fresh Food Compartment 8-8. Box control Figure Description - Remove the 2 screws on the “Box control” located at the top front of the refrigerator. - Unplug a connector of the “Box control”.
  • Page 26 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Fresh Food Compartment 8-9. Volume PCB Figure Description - Remove the “Box Control” from the top front of the refrigerator liner. - Remove the cover volume PCB with the flat blade screwdriver. - Remove the knob dial on the volume PCB.
  • Page 27 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Fresh Food Compartment 8-10. Door Switch Figure Description - Remove the “Box Control” from the top front of the refrigerator liner. - Unplug the 2 terminals of door switch. - Push the lock at the door switch and remove the switch.
  • Page 28 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Fresh Food Compartment 8-11. LED Light Figure Description - Remove the “Box Control” from the top front of the refrigerator liner. - Unlock the 2 hooks to remove the window LED. - Remove the “window LED”. - Remove the 2 screws and disassemble LED.
  • Page 29 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Fresh Food Compartment 8-12. Cover R-Sensor Figure Description - Remove the “Cover R-Sensor” on the back of the refrigerator wall with flat blade screwdriver.
  • Page 30 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts The Back of Cabinet 8-13. Main PCB Figure Description - Remove a screw which attach the cover to the back of the refrigerator cabinet. - Remove the main PCB cover. - Push the 2 hooks and remove the main PCB.
  • Page 31 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts The Back of Cabinet 8-14. C Fan Motor Figure Description - Remove the 8 screws and the compressor compartment access cover. - Prepare a short Phillips head screwdriver. - Remove the 3 screws for disassembly of the motor.
  • Page 32 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts The Back of Cabinet 8-15. Compressor accessory (OLP, PTC, Running Capacitor) Figure Description - Remove the 8 screws and the compressor compartment access cover. - Remove a clamp. - Unplug the OLP, PTC and Running Capacitor.
  • Page 33 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts The Back of Cabinet 8-16. Water Valve (optional) Figure Description - Remove the 8 screws and the compressor compartment access cover. - Remove a screw and unplug the connector of the water valve. - Pull the plastic water tube while pushing the sleeve at connection inlet.
  • Page 34 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts The Back of Cabinet 8-17. Icemaker Water Fill Tube Figure Description - Remove the 2 screws. - Remove the icemaker water fill tube.
  • Page 35 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts The top of Cabinet 8-18. Cover RT-Sensor Figure Description - Unscrew and remove the cover.
  • Page 36 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Door Parts 8-19. Freezer Door Figure Description - Pry off the hinge cap with the flat blade screwdriver. - With a 5/16” wrench, remove 4 screws from the top hinge. Tighten the 4 screws in order like following figure for assembly.
  • Page 37 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Door Parts 8-19. Freezer Door (continued) Figure Description - Lift and remove freezer door.
  • Page 38 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Door Parts 8-20. Refrigerator Door Figure Description - With a 5/16” wrench, remove the 2 screws and the middle hinge. ※ Do not misplace the middle hinge screws and the middle hinge washer. If the washer is not on the hinge, check to see if it is stuck to the bottom of the door.
  • Page 39 8. Assemble / Disassemble Procedures for each parts Others 8-21. Bottom Hinge Figure Description - With 5/16” wrench, remove the 3 screws and plate from lower corner of refrigerator.

  • Page 40: Reverse Doors

    9. Reverse Doors Place door on a non-scratching surface. Remove screws and middle hinge. Do not discard door spacer. Note the location of washer. 5/16” Washer Remove front base grille Open door and lift. Washer Place door on a non- and bottom hinge plate.

  • Page 41: Door Aligning

    10. Door Aligning If the space between your doors looks uneven and/or not parallel, you can adjust it using the following instructions and foam door spacer provided. If the freezer door is too high: 1. Loosen the top hinge screws with a 5/16 “ wrench. 2.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods

    11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-1. Faulty Start start Check power connection Power input to from machine compartment Main PCB is ok? to CN1 on main PCB. Change the fuse Power input to on the main PCB. Main PCB is ok? Voltage on main Change the main PCB.
  • Page 43 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-2. Freezing Failure (Foods are not frozen / cold) start Refer to error code Any error code In “7. Operation and Functions” on main PCB? OLP/PTC is ok? Does compressor work? Change the Change the OLP/PTC compressor.
  • Page 44 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-3. Ice Formation on “Louver F” start Dews are formed on the gasket surface inside freezer compartment? Gasket has a gap Between cabinet? Remove the gap. Door is hanged down? Door Aligning Door is open and closed too frequently? Explain not to open doors too frequently.
  • Page 45 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-4. Refrigeration Failure (Foods does not get cool or cold soon) start Refer to error code Any error code In “8. Operation and Functions” on main PCB? Motor is ok? Change the motor. F Fan work? Wiring connection is ok? Change the main PCB...
  • Page 46 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-5. Dews on Refrigerator Compartment start Dews are formed on the gasket inside R- compartment. Gasket has any gap? Remove the gap. Door is hanged down? Door is open too long? Door Aligning Explain not to open doors too long.
  • Page 47 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-6. Disconnection of Refrigerator Light Ass’y start Check the power connection? Power of LED is ok? (from main PCB to the LED) (DC 12V) LED Ass’y is broken? Change the LED Ass’y Connection of door Repair the door switch switch is ok? Check the connection of door S/W...
  • Page 48 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-7. Compressor Operation Noise Start Refrigerator is leveled ? Level the refrigerator by adjusting wheels. Front cover or door gasket is assembled wrong ? Set it right. Rubber absorber comp is distorted or aged ? Change the Rubber absorber.
  • Page 49 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-8. Refrigerant Flow Sound Start Water flowing or hiss sounds from the refrigerator ? Attach an absorber gum on the capillary tube. Refrigerant sound of hiss or sizzling sound when comp. starts ? Apply a gum on the accumulator.
  • Page 50 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-9. Fan Noise Start Fan is damaged or transformed ? Change the fan. Fan is touching the surround ? Set it right not to touch. Fan-motor assembly is moving or shaking ? Set it right not to move. Motor has its own noise or vibration when working ? Change the motor...
  • Page 51 11. Troubleshooting & Repairing Methods 11-10. Pipe Noise Start Pipes are touching in the machine compartment ? Separate the touching pipes, if any. Tray drip makes noise by Condenser shaking ? Apply cushion material between Comp. base and Tray drip. Pipe itself is shaking much ? Move or change the points of...

  • Page 52: Cooling Cycle Heavy Repair

    12. Cooling Cycle Heavy repair 12-1. Summary of Heavy Repair Process Contents Tools Remove Cut charging pipe ends(compressor & dryer) and refrigerant Nipper, side cutters discharge refrigerant from dryer and compressor. residuals - Confirm refrigerant (R134a or R600a) and oil for compressor and dryer.
  • Page 53 12. Cooling Cycle Heavy repair 12-2. Precautions During Heavy Repair Items Precautions Use of tools Use special parts and tools for R-134a or R-600a 1) Remove retained refrigerant more than 5 minutes after turning off a refrigerator. (If not, oil will leak inside.) 2) Remove retained refrigerant by cutting first high pressure side (dryer part) with a nipper and then cut low pressure side.
  • Page 54 12. Cooling Cycle Heavy repair 12-3. Practical Work for Heavy Repair Items Precautions 1) Remove residual refrigerant more than 5 minutes later after turning off the refrigerator. ( If not, compressor oil may leak inside.) 2) Remove retained refrigerant slowly by cutting first high pressure side (dryer part) with a nipper and then cut low pressure side.
  • Page 55 12. Cooling Cycle Heavy repair 12-3. Practical Work for Heavy Repair (continued) Items Precautions - Pipe Connection Connect a red hose to the high pressure side and a blue hose to the low pressure side. - Vacuum Sequence Open ①,② valves and evacuate for 40 minutes. Close valve ①. ※...
  • Page 56 12. Cooling Cycle Heavy repair 12-3. Practical Work for Heavy Repair (continued) Items Precautions 4) Refrigerant Charging Charge refrigerant while operating a compressor as shown above. 5) Pinch a charging pipe with a pinch-off pliers after completion of charging. 6) Braze the end of a pinched charging pipe with copper brazer and take a gas leakage test on the welded parts.

  • Page 57: Pop-Up Drawings & Parts List Of Svc

    13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-1. MACHINE ROOM...
  • Page 58 3016801107 DRYER AS 10 GR R-134A EVAMEX 4019G03940 CAP F DRN P(B) 3011182100 CASE VAPORI 30124-0002500 GRILLE AS KENMORE 21 CUFT 7112401211 SCREW TAPPING T1 TRS 4 X 12 MFZN SUS304 Φ1.2 3011202340 CLAMP RELAY 3018126820 SWITCH P RELAY AS...
  • Page 59 13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-2. FREEZER PARTS...
  • Page 60 ABS OD110 3011200510 CLAMP FAN STS 27 60128-0014300 HEATER SHEATH AS WITH FUSE TEMP, 120V/22W 60175-0011500 EVAPORATOR SAS KENMORE 21 CUFT 30120-0027400 FIXTURE EVA HTR 3014813800 SENSOR D AS (ELEC) GPF13, 16, 17CUFT 30120-0023900 FIXTURE D SENSOR PP (16,17 Cuft)
  • Page 61 13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-3. ICE MAKER PARTS PART CODE PART NAME Q'TY SPEC 30111-0050100 CASE I/MAKER AS 100/115V, 50/60Hz, IMBD07-001 SPECIAL C/B BOLT 3016032000 NO.8X22 SUS304 3010564300 BOX ICE HIPS 30125-0038900 GUIDE I/WATER 60154-0004100 VALVE WATER AS RIV-IIAE-21S,WOOSUNG 30125-0040600 GUIDE CAB W/TUBE A1 AS...
  • Page 62 13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-4. FREEZER DOOR...
  • Page 63 CAP HNDL SCREW 3010963810 PP(Black) 3010963830 PP(Gray) 30190-0029900 POCKET F DR GPPS 30123-0016100 PVC, WHITE, KENMORE 21' GASKET F DR AS 30123-0017500 PVC, BLACK, KENMORE 21' 13-4-2. FREEZER DOOR ( Model 111.6120* ) PART CODE PART NAME Q'TY SPEC 30190-0033000-00...
  • Page 64 13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-5. FRESH FOOD DOOR...
  • Page 65 3010930730 PA66 (Gray) 3011497500 COVER DAIRY GPPS 3019025600 POCKET DAIRY HIPS 30123-0016200 PVC, WHITE, Kenmore 21' GASKET R DR AS 30123-0017600 PVC, BLACK, Kenmore 21' 30190-0028000 POCKET R*M GPPS 21' CUBIC, Kenmore 30190-0027900 POCKET R *U GPPS 21' CUBIC, Kenmore 13-5-2.
  • Page 66 13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-6. BOX CONTROLS PART CODE PART NAME Q'TY SPEC 30105-0037400 BOX CONTL HIPS+SILK PRINT 30134-0005800 KNOB R DIAL HIPS(White)+SILK PRINT 30155-0024100 WINDOW R LAMP ABS +TiO2 60136-0001800 LAMP PCB LED AS 5-LED CEM-1, 125 * 20 - 1.6T 60127-0046400 HARNESS CONTL BOX AS SEMI-ELEC(DIAL)
  • Page 67 13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-7. Multi Flow Duct Parts ( Model 111.6121* / 7121* ) PART CODE PART NAME Q'TY SPEC 3015309300 SUPPORTER SHELF R *M SBHG1 T1.6+PAINT(WH) 7112412011 SCREW TAPPING T1 TRS 4X20 MFZN 3013369500 INSU M/F DUCT AS 21cuft 3011493500...
  • Page 68 13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-8. CRISPER SHELF & ACCESSORIES PART CODE PART NAME Q'TY SPEC 3011496700 PLATE GLASS VEGTB COVER GLASS T4.0XW689XL283 3011496600 COVER CASE VEGETABLE HIPS+SILK PRINT, 21' 3013410400 KNOB HUMID HIPS, GRAY 3011182400 CASE VEGETB GPPS 21 CUBIC 3017616500 REIN COVER VEGETB...
  • Page 69 13. Pop-up Drawings & Parts List of SVC 13-9. FULL & HALF WIDTH SHELF ( Model 111.6121* / 7121* ) PART CODE PART NAME Q'TY SPEC 3017838800 SHELF C/C INST SM AS ATB2132ARW 3017838600 SHELF INST SM HIPS 3014546000 PLATE INST SM GLAS SAFETY GLASS T4.0XW324XL348.5 3013066800 HOLDER C/C SHELF *L...
  • Page 70 Q'TY SPEC 30114-0093700 HIPS (WHITE) 30114-0093701 COVER RT SENS HIPS (BLACK) 30114-0093702 HIPS (GRAY) 40301-0100010 PCB MAIN AS (SEMI ELEC) KENMORE 18, 21 CUFT 301149G600 COVER M/PCB GT T0.4, W220XP362 ROLL SCREW TAPPING 7112401211 T1 TRS 4 X 12 MFZN...
  • Page 71 30105-0038202 CARD BOARD (PRINT “WHITE”) 30105-0038200 BOX HNDL PAKG CARD BOARD (PRINT “BLACK”) 30105-0038201 S/PART HEX WRENCH AS 60199-0017600 KENMORE 18, 21 CUFT S/PART HEX WRENCH 60199-0012500 3MM MFZN SPECIAL BOLT HNDL 30160-0012600 SWCH18A+MFZN, M6 WHITE SPECIAL GRIP HNDL 3016040500...

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