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E MA Order No o. Ref1009S0 021V0 friger rator ODEL C3ST1 WARN NING This serv vice information n is designed fo or experienced repair technicia ans only and is not designed fo or use by the g eneral public. It dose not t contain warnin ngs and caution...
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 Contents Table of Contents ·········································································································· 2 1. General Information ·································································································· 4 1-1. General guideline ······························································································· 1-2. Insurance test ····································································································· 1-3. How to read this Service Manual ········································································ 2. Product Feature ········································································································ 6 2-1.
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SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 6. System flow principle ······························································································· 21 6-1. Refrigeration flow chart ····················································································· 6-2. Perspective of the Refrigeration System ·························································· 6-3. Air flow scenograph ·························································································· 7. Circuit diagram·········································································································· 24 7-1. Main Control PCB diagram ···············································································...
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 Chapter 1 General Information 1-1. General Guidelines When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or damaged by the short circuit. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly installed.
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 hoto used i in this man nual The illustr ration and p photos used d in this Ma anual may n not base on n the final d...
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 Chapt ter 2 P roduct t Featu 2-1. SP PECIFICA ATIONS Models SSC3ST1 Sketch Product descri iption (Refrige erator/Freezer) Refrigerato Type of applian nce (FS= freest tanding/BI= bui...
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SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 Vegetable Crisper 0-10°C -16 ~-25°C Freezer Features: Cooling system: K=Compressor / A=Absorption dB(A) Max noise level Aesthetics Colors: W=white G=silver gray B=Obsidian SS=stainless steel Fascia panel / Handle (w / c) F= flat / R= rounded / S= streamline...
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 ice maker Manual/ Automatic n° Ice cube tray(s) Butter holder Egg trays Adjustable feet front / rear n° 2 / - Length of cable/incl. plug Condenser Back wall / Integrated Product dimensions...
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 2-4. Pro oduct Dim mension Two-Door Refrigerato or Dimension Refrigerat tor height H= =2000mm Refrigerat tor width W= =595mm Refrigerat tor depth D= =670mm Cabinet de epth D1=57...
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 Chapt ter 3 D Disasse embly 3-1 In stalling and Rem moving D Door Prec cautions D During Dis smantling and Insta allation of The Door (1) Before...
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 3-1-2 Dis mantle and d install the e upper de ecoration st trip and ca ables Befo ore change After ch hange PART-2 pper decoratio on strip coration cover...
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 strip a at the other s side of the c abinet. Note : for the mod dels with ca abinet display y, the above e operation c concerning c cables is no ot needed.
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 3-2 Rem moving t the Air-D 3-2-1 Re emoval of f fridge air- -duct ① ② ③ ④ ④ ⑤ (1) Take o out the acce essories in th...
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 hen reinstall ing, please connect th he connecto or first and then mount t and fix th he freezing air- -duct. Chapt ter 4 C Control and di...
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SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 1 to 8. The setting is confirmed automatically 5 seconds after the operation is finished or by pressing any other key. ■ Freezing storage temperature setup Press key A6 or A7 to set the freezer storage temperature. The freezer storage temperature cycles from -14 to -26℃.
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 ■ Turning off the refrigerator Press and hold key A10 for 3 seconds, corresponding indicator will go off, the display panel will go off and the refrigerator will stop operating. Press and hold key A10 for 3 seconds again, corresponding indicator will light up, the display panel will light up, and the refrigerator will start operating normally.
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 4-3. Sel lf test mo odel TEST1:P Press the TE EST key on the power b board to ent er the (PUL L DOWN MO ODE), the d...
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 Chapter 5 Control principle of electronic component 5-1. Air Escaper (1) The refrigeration air door is controlled with the fridge storage temperature sensor R SNR. (2) The air door is closed from the beginning of defrosting until 15 minutes after the defrosting is finished.
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 6-1. Re frigeratio on flow ch hart Principle d diagram and d description n of the refrig geration cyc The refrig erant is com mpressed in the compre...
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 6-2. Pe rspective e of the Refrigera ation System...
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SERV RVICE M MANU ssue 2012-0 05-12 Rev. Ref100 09S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 6-3. Air Flow Ch Schematic c drawing an nd descriptio on of air circ culation in th he refrigerato or air-duct...
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 Chapter 7 Circuit diagram 7-1. Main control PCB diagram Power board LED Lamp Display panel CON2 CON3 CON4 CON1 1 12 6 10 Main control cable Switch Blue Brown Black Air escaper connecting cable...
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 7-2. Main control PCB connections There are 4 connectors on the main control panel of CFE/AFL/AFD refrigerators. CN1 is the connector for the sensors and the door switch. Its pins from the left to right are:...
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 Chapter 8 Trouble shooting 8-1. Common problems and solutions 8-1-1 Symptom: food in the fridge storage compartment is frozen Check: 1) Verify that the temperature in the fridge storage compartment is too low and the food is frozen there;...
Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 2) Measure the resistance of the heating wire with a multimeter. It should be around 345Ω. 3) Measure the resistance of the defrosting fuse. If it is zero, the fuse is OK. If it is infinite, the fuse is malfunctioning.
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 8-2 Examination and Solutions for Other Problems Problems Causes Solutions Water/moisture/frost in the refrigerator Hot and moist climate. Accumulation frost moisture Moisture accumulates The door is not closed accelerate in such climate.
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SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 fridge/freezer storage running time of the refrigerator in order to compartment is dirty, maintain desired temperature. worn, cracked or mismatched. Clean the condenser. The condenser is dirty. Too high temperature The door is opened too...
SERVICE MANUAL Issue 2012-05-12 Rev. Ref1009S021V0 Model: SSC3ST12 8-3. Checking flow chart 8-3-1. Compressor doesn’t start Com pressor doesn’ t start W hether lighting and display system is Trouble of lighting and display system normal W hether the grade of therm ostat is...