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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
P/No. MFL48179017 (Last Revision: January. 18. 2010)
Model #s:
795.71082.01*
795.71083.01*
795.71089.01*

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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. Model #s: 795.71082.01* 795.71083.01* 795.71089.01* P/No. MFL48179017 (Last Revision: January. 18. 2010)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 2 1. SPECIFICATIONS ................................3-4 2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..............................5 3. DISASSEMBLY ................................6-14 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS ....................6 DOOR ....................................7 DOOR ALIGNMENT ................................8 FAN AND FAN MOTOR(Evaporator) ..........................8 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY ............................ 9 LAMP ....................................

  • Page 3: Specifications

    1. SPECIFICATIONS 1-1 DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE 1-7 REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICING 21 cuft IMPORTANT - RECONNECT ALL 795.71082.01* 795.71083.01* GROUNDING DEVICES 795.71089.01* All parts of this appliance capable of conducting electrical Relay ............EBG60658602 current are grounded. If grounding wires, screws, straps, Overload ............
  • Page 4 Description 795.71082.01* Depth w/ Handles 30 in. Depth w/ o Handles 27 1/2 in. Depth w/ o Door 23 5/8 in. Depth (Total with Door Open) 42 1/4 in. Height to Top of Case 68 3/8 in. Height to Top of Door Hinge 69 3/4 in.

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE : This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below.

  • Page 6: Disassembly

    3. DISASSEMBLY 3-1 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS To remove the left refrigerator door: To remove the right refrigerator door: Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing the release ring on the fitting. When you pull out the tube, first you have to push the collet by opposite direction of arrow in the upper picture and tube pull out by direction of arrow.

  • Page 7: Door

    3-2 DOOR Door Gasket Replacement 1. Insert gasket bracket clips Door Gasket Removal 1) Insert gasket bracket edge beneath door frame edge. 1. Remove door frame cover 2) Turn upper gasket bracket spring so that the spring Starting at top of cover and working down, snap cover ends are in the door channel.

  • Page 8: Door Alignment

    2) Press gasket into channels on the three remaining 3-3 DOOR ALIGNMENT sides of door. If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors : 1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at middle hinge.

  • Page 9: Defrost Control Assembly

    * Ice Fan Scroll Assembly Replacement 3-6 LAMP Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit 1) Remove the plastic guide for slides on left side by breaker. unscrewing phillips head screws. If necessary, remove top shelf or shelves. 2) Pull the grille forward as shown in the second picture. 3) Disconnect wire harness of the grille.

  • Page 10: Multi Duct

    3-7 MULTI DUCT 2) Hold the left and right side of the “Cover Assembly, 1. Remove the upper and dispenser” as shown in the lower Caps by using a picture, and pull and flat screwdriver, and remove it. The cover remove 2 screws.

  • Page 11: Sub Pwb For Dispenser

    3-12 SUB PWB FOR WORKING DISPENSER 3-14 ICE CORNER DOOR REPLACEMENT 1) Loosen the screw on the sub PWB. 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. 2) Pull the sub PWB down.

  • Page 12: Auger Motor Cover

    3-16 AUGER MOTOR COVER 1) After removing the icemaker remove the (5) stainless screws holding the auger motor cover, shown in the picutres below. 2) Grip the bottom of motor cover assembly and pull out it. 3) Disconnect wire harness of motor cover assembly. There is a auger motor on the back, as shown in the picture.

  • Page 13: How To Remove A Door Ice Bin

    3-17 HOW TO REMOVE A DOOR ICE BIN 3-18 HOW TO INSERT A DOOR ICE BIN 1) Grip the handles, as shown in the picture. 1) Insert the Ice Bin, slightly tilting it to avoid touching the Icemaker. (especially, ice maker lever) 2) Lift the lower part slightly.

  • Page 14: How To Remove And Reinstall The Pullout Drawer

    3-19 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER 3-19-1 Follow Steps to Remove Step 1) Open the freezer door. Step 2) Remove the lower basket. Step 3) Remove the two screws from the guide rails (one Step 4) Lift the freezer door up to unhook it from the rail from each side).
  • Page 15 3-19-2 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 16: Water Valve Disassembly Method

    3-20 WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD 3-21 FAN AND FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY METHOD 1) Turn off the water. Then separate the water line from the 1) Using a short screwdriver, loosen one SCREW in DRAIN valve. PIPE ASSEMBLY and one connected to the MOTOR COVER.

  • Page 17: Pull Out Drawer

    3-22 PULL OUT DRAWER To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks direction to pull up and remove. Then gently lift the gear part of rear left and right side of the drawer and pull it out in direction.

  • Page 18: Adjustment

    4. ADJUSTMENT 4-1 COMPRESSOR 4-2-3 PTC-Applied Circuit Diagram Starting Method for the Motor 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.

  • Page 19: Olp(Overload Protector)

    4-3 OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR) 4-4 TO REMOVE THE COVER PTC 4-5-1 Definition of OLP (1) OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR) is attached to the Compressor and protects the Motor by opening the circuit to the Motor if the temperature rises and activating the bimetal spring in the OLP. (2) When high current flows to the Compressor motor, the Bimetal works by heating the heater inside the OLP, and the OLP protects the Motor by cutting off the current...

  • Page 20: Circuit Diagram

    5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 COMPRESSOR AND ELECTRIC COMPONENTS Remove PTC-Starter (Rated Voltage Power Source. from Compressor and ±10%)? measure voltage between Terminal C of Compressor and Terminal 5 or 6 of PTC. No Voltage. OLP disconnected? Replace OLP. Check connection condition. Reconnect.
  • Page 22 6-2 OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Not cooling at all Compressor Check for open short or Cause doesn't run. incorrect resistance readings in the following components a. Starting devices Short, open, or broken. Poor contact or b. OLP shorted. c. Compressor coil Coil open or shorted.

  • Page 23: Service Diagnosis Chart

    6-3 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART COMPLAINT POINTS TO BE CHECKED REMEDY • Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet? • Plug into the outlet. No Cooling. • Set the switch to ON. • Check if the power switch is set to OFF. •...
  • Page 24 6-4 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 25 6-4-1 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 Frost Partial None Pattern? Equalization Equalization Test Test Very Fast Very Slow Very Slow Very Fast Fast...

  • Page 26: Operation Principle And Repair Method Of Icemaker

    7. OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD OF ICEMAKER 7-1 OPERATION PRINCIPLE 7-1-1 Operation Principle of IceMaker Power On Start Position • Adjusts EJECTOR to Start Position with power on. Icemaking • Waits until water becomes ICE after starting the icemaking Mode operation.
  • Page 27 7-2 ICE MAKER FUNCTIONS 7-2-1 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.
  • Page 28 7-2-5 Function TEST 1. This is a forced operation for TEST, Service, cleaning, etc. It is operated by pressing and holding the Fill Key for 3 seconds. 2. The test works only in the Icemaking Mode. It cannot be entered from the Harvest or Fill mode. 3.

  • Page 29: Description Of Function & Circuit Of Micom

    8. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM 8-1 FUNCTION 8-1-1 Function 1. When the appliance is plugged in, it is set to 37°F for Refrigerator and 0°F for freezer. You can adjust the Refrigerator and the Freezer control temperature by pressing the ADJUST button. 2.
  • Page 30 8-1-5 Ultra Ice selection Please select this function for quick freezing. • Function is repeat Ultra Ice Icon whenever pressing Ultra Ice button. • Ultra Ice function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes. 8-1-6 Dispenser use selection You can select water or ice. Select water, crushed ice, or ice cubes by cycling through the selections when pressing the DISPENSER button, Pressing...
  • Page 31 8-1-11 Ultra Ice 1. The purpose of this function is to intensify the cooling speed of freezer and to increase the amount of ice. 2. Whenever selection switch is pressed, selection/release, the LCD will turn ON or OFF. 3. If there is a power outage and the refrigerator is powered on again, Ultra Ice will be canceled. 4.
  • Page 32 8-1-14 Defrosting (removing frost) 1. Defrosting starts each time the COMPRESSOR running time Betwee 7~50 hours. 2. For initial power on or for restoring power, defrosting starts when the compressor running time reaches 4 hours. 3. Defrosting stops if the sensor temperature reaches 46.4°F(8°C) or more. If the sensor doesn’t reach 46.4°F(8°C) in 1 hours, the defrost mode is malfunctioning.
  • Page 33 ERROR CODE on display panel Error Display Error Detection Error Generation Factors Remark Freezer Ref. Category Temperature Temperature Normality None Normal operation of Display Freezer Sensor Short or Disconnection of Error Freezer Sensor Refrigerator Short or Disconnection of Sensor Error Refrigerator Sensor Each Sensor have to check disconnection...
  • Page 34 8-1-16 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 controller. 3.
  • Page 35 8-2 PCB FUNCTION 8-2-1 Power Circuit The secondary part of the TRANSFORMER is composed of the power supply for the display, the BLDC FAN Motor drive (15.5 V), the relay drive (12 Vdc) and the MICOM and IC (5 Vdc). The voltage for each part is as follows : VA1 is a part for preventing over voltage and noise.
  • Page 36 8-2-2 Load / Fan & Open Door Detection Circuit 1. Load Drive Condition Check To measure outputs of the control board, check voltages between the pins for the following components : Circuit Pin Number Pin Number Output Voltage I/Maker Pilot Valve Con3 Pin3 Con3 Pin2 115 VAC...
  • Page 37 2-3 Machine compartment fan Pin8 & 9 of con4 MOTOR OFF 2V or less MOTOR ON 13V~15V 2-4 Icing compartment fan Pin5 & 6 of con4 MOTOR OFF 2V or less MOTOR ON 13V~15V - 37 -...
  • Page 38 3. Open Door Detection Circuit Check Measurement Pin 11 & 12 of con4 Ref.Door Freezer/ Location Pin 5 & 6 of con6 Fre.Door Refrigerator Door Closed Open 8-2-3 Temperature Sensor Circuit The upper circuit reads refrigerator temperature, freezer temperature, Icing sensor temperature and defrost sensor temperature for defrosting and the indoor temperature for compensating for the surrounding temperature into MICOM.
  • Page 39 8-3 RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION OF SENSOR RESISTANCE OF FREEZER/ICING RESISTANCE OF REFRIGERATOR & TEMPERATURE SENSOR DEFROST SENSOR & ROOM SENSOR - 20°C 22.3 - 15°C 16.9 - 10°C 13.0 47.3 - 5°C 10.1 38.4 0°C + 5°C 24.1 + 10°C 19.5 + 15°C 15.9 + 20°C...
  • Page 40 8-2-4 Refrigeration Compartment Stepping Motor Damper Circuit A reversible DC motor is used to open and close the damper. To open the damper, push test button once. To close the damper, push test button twice. 8-2-5 Dispenser Drive Circuit Circuit Pin Number Pin Number Output Voltage...
  • Page 41 8-2-6 LED in Refrigerator/Freezer room (Apply for LED Model) Circuit Pin Number Pin Number Output Voltage LED Module Con6 Pin14 Con6 Pin15 12 VDC - 41 -...
  • Page 42 8-3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKING SOLUTION PROBLEM INDICATED BY CAUSE CHECK METHOD POWER 1. The whole 1. FREEZER/ Check if FREEZER/ POWER SOURCE Replace Main PWB SOURCE is REFRIGERAT- REFRIGERATOR is poor. poor. DOOR IS OPEN and check display. 2. If LAMP is dim. Check visually. Applied voltage Replace Main PWB 2.
  • Page 43 CHECKING SOLUTION PROBLEM INDICATED BY CHECK CAUSE METHOD COOLING is 1. If FREEZER Check is FREEZER Make sure the DOOR poor. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATU- TEMPERATURE is isattached. TEMPERATURE RE is normal. too low. is too low. 2. If amount of Make sure that the FAN MOTOR is Replace FAN cool air from...
  • Page 44 8-4 MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST 8-4-1 Main PWB Assembly - 44 -...
  • Page 45 8-4-2 Dispenser Drive PWB Assembly - 45 -...
  • Page 46 617A 625A 616G 616D 616G 623B 616F 616J 623B 616J 627B 603C 616D 627A 619A 619E 603B - 1 -...
  • Page 47 CASE PARTS CAUTION : Use the part number to order the part, not the position number. 607A 603C 603B 207B 626A 402A 624D 103B 271B 624C 103A 207A 207C 624A 402A 120A 406D 501F 503E 282F 610D 409D 410G 271D 610A 500A 503D...
  • Page 48 CASE PARTS - 3 -...
  • Page 49 CASE PARTS - 4 -...
  • Page 50 FREEZER PARTS CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 250C 250D 145C 250E 250D 250C 136B 145G 145J 131A 145K 145F 145M 145J 145H 237C 136A - 5 -...
  • Page 51 REFRIGERATOR PARTS CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 141B 141A 141A 141B 141C 141B 141A 141C 140A 141C 142D 161C 141D 161B 142B 142A 154A 151A 151B 146E 162B 161A 145D 162A - 6 -...

  • Page 52: Door Parts

    DOOR PARTS CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 230B 241A 230A 231B 241C 233B 241B 233C 233D 233A 231A 234D 234C 212G 234A 234B 241D 241D 241G 243C 243C 262C 262C 241H 241F 241J 243A 243A...
  • Page 53 DOOR PARTS - 8 -...
  • Page 54 DISPENSER PARTS 278A 278C 402C 278B 276A 275A 278F 405A 278D 500B 276B 501A 279D 279E 279B 280A 280B 280C 281A 279A - 9 -...
  • Page 55 ICE MAKER & ICE BANK PARTS 612A 600B 630J 600A 611A 630F 630B 630C 630A 630K 630M 630H 606A 630E 630N 614A 630D 630G 630L - 10 -...

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