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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
P/No. MFL62188032
Model #s:
795.71042.01*
795.71043.01*
795.71049.01*

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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. Model #s: 795.71042.01* 795.71043.01* 795.71049.01* P/No. MFL62188032...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 2 1. SPECIFICATIONS ................................3-4 2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..............................5 3. DISASSEMBLY ................................6-12 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS ..................... 6 DOOR ....................................7 DOOR ALIGNMENT ................................8 FAN AND FAN MOTOR (EVAPORATOR) ........................8 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY ........................... 8 LAMP ....................................

  • Page 3: Specifications

    1. SPECIFICATIONS 1-1 DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE 1-7 REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICING 28cu,ft 795.71042.01* IMPORTANT - RECONNECT ALL 795.71043.01* GROUNDING DEVICES 795.71049.01* All parts of this appliance capable of conducting electrical Defrost Thermostat ........6615JB2005H current are grounded. If grounding wires, screws, straps, Defrost Heater ..........
  • Page 4 Description 795.7104* Depth w/ Handles 35 3/8 in Depth w/ Handles 32 7/8 in Depth w/ o Door 29 in Depth (Total with Door Open) 47 5/8 in Height to Top of Case 68 3/8 in Height to Top of Door Hinge 69 3/4 in Width 35 3/4 in...

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Refrigerator Light Pullout Drawer Cover Assembly, Display Durabase Modular Door Bins Divider Fixed Door Bin Dairy Bin Fixed Door Bin Refrigerator Shelves Automatic Icemaker Humidity Controlled Crisper Pantry Drawer Ice Bin - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Disassembly

    3. DISASSEMBLY 3-1 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS To remove the left refrigerator door: To remove the Right refrigerator door: CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2).

  • Page 7: Door

    3-2 DOOR ● Door Gasket Replacement 1. Insert gasket into channel ● Mullion Removal Press gasket into channels on the four remaining 1. Remove 2 screws. sides of door. 2. Lift mullion up carefully. Mullion Replacement ● 1. Connect wire harness. 3.

  • Page 8: Door Alignment

    3-3 Door Alignment * Grille Fan Scroll Assembly Replacement If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the 1) Remove the plastic guide for slides on left side by instructions below to align the doors: unscrewing phillips head screws. Remove the Base Grillie.

  • Page 9: Lamp

    3-6 LAMP 3-7 MULTI DUCT Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit 1. Remove the upper and breaker. lower Caps by using a If necessary, remove top shelf or shelves. flat screwdriver, and remove 2 screws. 3-6-1 Refrigerator Compartment Lamp (Figure 3) 1) Release 2 screws.

  • Page 10: How To Remove And Reinstall The Pullout Drawer

    HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER 3-9-1 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 Step 4) Lift the freezer door up to unhook it from the rail (one from each side).
  • Page 11 3-9-2 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 Step 3) Insert the rail into the left side gear, and insert the need to be perpendicular to each other.

  • Page 12: Pull Out Drawer

    3-10 PULL OUT DRAWER To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place. - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Adjustment

    4. ADJUSTMENT 4-1 COMPRESSOR 4-2 Introduction of E-Linear Compressor 4-1-1 Role E-Linear compressor is run by mechanical part design The compressor intakes low temperature and low pressure through automatically varying the cooling power. The gas from the evaporator of the refrigerator and compresses main parts consist of compressor and Sub PCB which this gas to high-temperature and high-pressure gas.

  • Page 14: Circuit Diagram

    5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Pcb Picture

    6. PCB Picture 6-1 Main PCB P/No & MFG Picture CON9 CON3 CON4 EBR67348002 CON2 CON5 (2010.03 ~) CON8 CON1 - 15 -...
  • Page 16 6-2 Display PCB & Sub PCB P/No Picture CON01 Display PCB EBR42479303 (2010.03~) - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting With Error Display

    7. Troubleshooting With Error Display 7-1 Freezer Sensor Error (Er FS) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for a loose connection. Check the Blue/White to Result SVC Action Blue/White. Ω Short Change the sensor Open Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and Other Normal resistance (Table-1)
  • Page 18 7-2 Refrigerator Sensor Error (Er rS) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for a loose connection. Check the White to White. Result SVC Action 0 Ω Short Change the sensor Open Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and Other Normal resistance (Table-2) <Temperature table-2>...
  • Page 19 7-3 Icing Sensor Error (Er IS) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for a loose connection. Check the Red to Bright Orange. Result SVC Action 0 Ω Short Change the sensor Open Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and Other Normal resistance (Table-1)
  • Page 20 7-4 Defrost Sensor Error (F dS) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for a loose connection. Check the Orange to Orange. Result SVC Action 0 Ω Short Change the sensor Open Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and Other Normal resistance (Table-3) Check the Brown to Brown.
  • Page 21 7-5 Defrost Heater Error (Er dH) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the Door gasket. Part Result SVC Action 0 Ω Go to the 3 Check the Defrost control part. Fuse-M Change Fuse-M Other 34 ~ 42 Ω Go to the 3 Fuse Def’...
  • Page 22 7-6 Freezer Fan Error (Er FF) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) Open the freezer door and Check the Status SVC Action air flow. No windy Go to 3 ※...
  • Page 23 7-7 Condenser Fan Error (Er CF) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) Check the fan rotating. Status SVC Action ※ While an error code is displayed, No windy Check motor the fan is not working.
  • Page 24 7-8 Communication Error (Er CO) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the loose connection. Check the Orange to White/Black. Result SVC Action 12 V Go to the 3 Check the Hinge CON101 Other (loose connection) Change the Main PCB <Display>...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Without Error Display

    8. Troubleshooting Without Error Display 8-1 Freezer room AC Bulb Lamp doesn’t work Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the Freezer door switch. If feel sticky, Change the door s/w. Check the door S/W resistance. Status Result SVC Action 0 Ω...
  • Page 26 8-2 Refrigerator room lamp doesn’t work Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the Refrigerator door switch. If feel sticky, Change the door s/w. Check the door S/W resistance. Status Result SVC Action 0 Ω Go to the 3 Normal Change door S/W Infinity Go to the 3...
  • Page 27 8-3 Poor cooling in Fresh food section Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the sensor resistance. (1) To (2) Result 38.5 ~ 36.5 ㏀ 23°F / -5°C 30.5 ~ 29.5 ㏀ 32°F / 0°C 24.5 ~ 23.5 ㏀ 41°F / 5°C 20 ~ 19 ㏀...
  • Page 28 Checking flow Result & SVC Action Damper checking method. Test Damper Inputting TEST Mode, SVC Action Mode State Check the damper and PCB. 1 Mode Open Damper is normal. (Explain to customer) 2 Mode Closed Change the damper mode working Test Point Result SVC Action...
  • Page 29 8-4 Poor cooling in Freezer compratment Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the sensor resistance. (1) To (2) Result 40.5 ~ 38.5 ㏀ -22°F / -30°C 30.5 ~ 28.5 ㏀ -13°F / -25°C 23 ~ 21.5 ㏀ -4°F / -20°C 17.5 ~ 16.5 ㏀...
  • Page 30 8-5 Over cooling in Fresh food compartment Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the sensor resistance. (1) To (2) Result 38.5 ~ 36.5 ㏀ 23°F / -5°C 30.5 ~ 29.5 ㏀ 32°F / 0°C 24.5 ~ 23.5 ㏀ 41°F / 5°C 20 ~ 19 ㏀...

  • Page 31: Reference

    9. Reference 9-1 TEST MODE and Removing TPA 1. How to make TEST MODE If you push the test button on the Main PCB, the refrigerator will be enter the TEST MODE. * 1 time : Comp / Damper / All FAN on (All things displayed) * 2 times : Damper closed (22 22 displayed)
  • Page 32 9-2 TEMPERATRUE CHART - FRZ AND ICING SENSOR TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE 73.29 ㏀ -39°F (-40°C) 4.09 V -30°F (-35°C) 53.63 ㏀ 3.84 V -21°F (-30°C) 39.66 ㏀ 3.55 V -13°F (-25°C) 29.62 ㏀ 3.23 V -4°F (-20°C) 22.33 ㏀ 2.89 V 5°F (-15°C) 16.99 ㏀...
  • Page 33 9-3 TEMPERATRUE CHART - REF AND DEF SENSOR TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE 225.1 ㏀ -39°F (-40°C) 4.48 V -30°F (-35°C) 169.8 ㏀ 4.33 V 129.3 ㏀ -21°F (-30°C) 4.16 V 99.30 ㏀ -13°F (-25°C) 3.95 V -4°F (-20°C) 76.96 ㏀ 3.734 V 60.13 ㏀...
  • Page 34 Compressor Troubleshooting WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE Step 1) Open PWB cover 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 - 34 -...
  • Page 35 Actions to take according to Led blinking frequency LED operating condition Cause Service guideline 1.After resetting LED two - time repetiton power, check if it is PCB part defect running normal 2.If the same (piston overrun) symptom arises after - off - - off - - off repeating...
  • Page 36 9-4 How to check the Fan-Error (1) EBR650027 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.

  • Page 37: Component Testing Information

    10. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION 10-1 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 Set a ohmmeter to the 2 housing pin.
  • Page 38 10-2 Sheath Heater Function Sheath heater is a part for defrost. All heating wire is connected to only one line. So we can decide part is defect or not when we check the resistance. How to Measure (1) (2) Set a ohmmeter connect to The 2 housing pin. Measure the 2 pin connected to Sheath Heater.
  • Page 39 10-3 Door Heater Assembly Function The heater is designed to prevent the raising dew from door. How to Measure Standard Test Point Ressult (1) to (2) 2.3 ~ 2.9Ω - 39 -...
  • Page 40 10-4 Damper Function The damper supplies the cold air at freezer room to chillroom by using the damper’s plate. Chillroom is colder than before when damper’s plate is open. When damper’s plate is close, chillroom’s temperature will rise. How to Measure <...
  • Page 41 10-5 Door Switch Function The switch sense if the door open or close. - When the door open, lamp on. - When the door open, the switch give information to Micom. When the door open, internal contact operate on and off moving plunger of door switch up and down.
  • Page 42 10-6 Lamp Socket Function The lamp socket connect cover lamp assembly to lamp. The lamp socket fix lamp and unite lamp and cover lamp assembly. The lamp socket supply electric source to lamp also. How to Measure Check the resistance between connector of housing and connector of lamp socket. It means check whether or not applying an electric current.

  • Page 43: Trboubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-1 INFORMATION OF LINEAR COMPRESSOR The information tag provides compressor model, refrigerant, serial number and safety approval Compressor Label 1. Compressor Model F C 7 5 L A N E Operating Type Series name A : A-Inverter DLF/FA/FB E : E-Inverter Displacement Rated Voltage...
  • Page 44 To reduce noise level, the piston stroke is slowly increased to full power during start up. Step 1) Start up - Half stroke interval for first 30 seconds. Step 2) Ramp up - Stroke increases every 0.8sec until maximum stroke length is reached (about 3 min, 15 sec) Step 3) CVCF interval - 180V / 60Hz Step 1) Start up - Half stroke interval for first 20...
  • Page 45 Bridge Diodes converts 115V AC (Alternating current) to 115V DC (Direct current) The Voltage Multiplying circuit then increases the 115V DC to 230V DC. Then the IPM (Intelligent Power Module) converts the 230V DC to 230V AC. The converted AC power can be regulated to any required voltage and frequency. E-Inverter FC75LANE A-Inverter...
  • Page 46 Insulation check : Check for infinite Ohms between all compressor terminal and ground. FC90LANA FC75LANE Capacitor Spec. Capacitor Spec. 450V/18uF 550V/10uF Po : Power Po : Power Co : Common Co : Common N/C : No Connecting N/C : No Connecting Compressor Winding Resistance Check Compressor Winding Resistance Check 6 ~ 8 Ω...
  • Page 47 11-2 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART COMPLAINT POINTS TO BE CHECKED REMEDY • Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet? • Plug into the outlet. No Cooling. • Check if the power switch is set to OFF. • Set the switch to ON. •...
  • Page 48 11-3 REFRIGERATION CYCLE ▼ Troubleshooting Chart TEMPERATURE STATE OF STATE OF THE OF THE CAUSE REMARKS THE UNIT EVAPORATOR COMPRESSOR PARTIAL Freezer Low flowing sound of A little higher than • Refrigerant level is low due LEAKAGE compartment and Refrigerant is heard ambient to a leak.
  • Page 49 11-3-2 SEALED SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS “Not Cooling” Complaint All components operating, No airflow problems, Not frosted up as a defrost problem problem has been isolated to sealed system area Frost Partial None Pattern? Equalization Equalization Test Test Very Fast Very Slow Very Slow Very Fast Fast...

  • Page 50: Ice Maker And Dispenser Working Principles And Repair

    12. ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 12-1 Working Principles 12-1-1 Ice Maker Working Principles Power Input Level Ice Maker Cube Mould for “Initial Control” Initial Control after power is input. Ice Making Wait until the water in the cube mould is frozen Control after ice maker starts operation.
  • Page 51 12-2 Function of Ice Maker 12-2-1 Initial Control Function 1. When power is initially applied or reapplied after power cut, it detects level of ice maker cube mould after completion of MICOM initialization. The detecting lever moves up and down. 2.
  • Page 52 12-2-4 Ice Ejection Control Function 1. This is to eject ice from ice maker cube mould after ice making is completed. 2. If Hall IC signal is on within 3.6 seconds after ice ejection motor rotates in normal direction, it does not proceed ice ejection but waits.
  • Page 53 12-2-5 Test Function 1. It is to force the operation during operation test, service, and cleaning. The test switch is mounted under the automatic ice maker. The test function starts when the test switch is pressed for more than 0.5 second. 2.

  • Page 54: Desciption Of Function & Circuit Of Micom

    13. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM 13-1 FUNCTION 13-1-1 Function 1. When the appliance is plugged in, it defaults to 37°F for the refrigerator and 0°F for the freezer. You can adjust the refrigerator and the freezer control temperature by pressing the ADJUST button. 2.
  • Page 55 13-1-6 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 second. These tones repeat every 30 seconds.
  • Page 56 13-1-9 Electrical Parts Are Turned On Sequentially Electrical parts such as compressor, defrosting heater, freezer fan, etc. are turned on in the following order to prevent noise and parts damage. Several parts are started at the same time at initial power on and are turned off together when test is completed.
  • Page 57 13-1-10 Defect Diagnosis Function 1. Automatic diagnosis makes servicing the refrigerator easy. 2. When a defect occurs, the buttons will not operate. 3. When the defect CODE removes the sign, it returns to normal operation (RESET). 4. The defect CODE shows on the refrigerator and freezer display. Basic Model ①Defect code signs ②Defect code signs ERROR CODE on display panel...
  • Page 58 13-1-11 TEST Mode 1. The test mode allows checking the PCB and the function of the product as well as finding out the defective part in case of an error. 2. The test mode is operated by pressing test button at main PCB conttroller. 3.

  • Page 59: Icemaker Parts

    ICEMAKER PARTS 600A 600B 616E 623A 623B 627B 619A - 1 -...
  • Page 60 CASE PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 503E 207B 402A 503D 503G 409D 158A 103B 271B 103A 501F 207A 120A 207C 402A 145A 501G 282G 120C 120B 405G 406D 329B 405E 405C 405F 271D 500A 145B...
  • Page 61 CASE PARTS - 3 -...
  • Page 62 CASE PARTS - 4 -...
  • Page 63 FREEZER PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 133B 133B 145C 131A 136C 136B 133A 133B 132P 237C 145F 136A - 5 -...
  • Page 64 REFRIGERATOR PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 141A 141A 141B 141C 141B 141C 141A 141A 141B 141C 141B 141C 141D 154A 161C 151A 161B 151B 146E 161A 162B 145D 162A - 6 -...

  • Page 65: Door Parts

    DOOR PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 241A 231B 233B 241C 231A 233A 241B 241D 212G 235A 241D 241D 241D 241D 241E 241E 243D 243C 243A 262C 244A 244A 262E 262C 243B 312B 250A 250K 250J...
  • Page 66 DOOR PARTS - 8 -...

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