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REFRIGERATOR
RS21H*L**
RS21/23H****
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REFRIGERATOR
SBS TYPE
BASIC : RSH1DTMH
MODEL NAME (MODEL CODE) :
RSJ1Z/K***
RSJ1Y/J***
RSJ1P/F***
RSJ1****
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RS21H*L**
RS21H****
RS23H****
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PCB DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
REFERENCE INFORMATION
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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATOR SBS TYPE BASIC : RSH1DTMH MODEL NAME (MODEL CODE) : RSJ1Z/K*** RS21H*L** RSJ1Y/J*** RS21H**** RSJ1P/F*** RS23H**** REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY TROUBLE SHOOTING PCB DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM REFERENCE INFORMATION RS21H*L** RS21/23H**** RSJ1**** - For the latest parts information, Please access to our service web site (•...
  • Page 3 The manufacturer or dealer cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Technical Service Guide Copyright 2009 All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without written permission from the SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Company.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) 2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3. DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 4. TROUBLE SHOOTING 5. PCB DIAGRAM 6. WIRING DIAGRAM 7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8. REFERENCE INFORMATION...

  • Page 5: Precautions(Safety Warnings)

    1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) Upon electronic Control system repair/change, make sure the set unplugged. Be ware of electric shock. Use rated electronic Control equipment. Make sure to check out ModeL name, Rated voltage, Rated current, Operation Temp, etc. Upon repair, make sure that harnesses are not to be water-penetrated and are bundled tight. Should not be detached by a certain amount of external force.
  • Page 6 SAFETY WARNINGS Read all instructions before repairing the product and keep to the instructions in order to prevent danger or property damage. CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED SYMBOLS means “Prohibition”. Indicates that a danger of death Warning means “Do not disassemble”. or serious injury exists.
  • Page 7 SAFETY WARNINGS ❈ Please ler users know following warnings & cautions in detail. Warning & Caution Do not allow users to store narrow Do not allow users to store Do not allow users to put bottles or and lengthy bottles or foods in a pharmaceutical products, scientific kinds of glass in the freezer.

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-1) Charcteristics .......................9 2-2) Model Specification ....................10 2-3-1) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 Series) ........12 2-3-2) Electric Parts Specification(RS21H** CHINA Inverter Model) ......13 2-3-3) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 Series - Inverter Model) ...14 2-3-4) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 - R600a Model)......15 2-3-5) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 - R134a Model)......16 2-3-6) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 Series) ........17 2-4) Dimensions (mm) ....................18...

  • Page 9: 2-1) Charcteristics

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-1) Charcteristics Comparison with basic Changed Part Description Basic Current New design Door HomeBar Soft touch type Home Bar New design Display Door Display Insert New design Convertible Convertible New Option Adapted Part Description Image Ice&Water Type Door Display Touch Button Easily Movable Tray...

  • Page 10: 2-2) Model Specification

    The characteristics of your appliance may differ slightly from those described in this manual. NOTE - Key features of your new refrigerator Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • TWIN Cooling TDM...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS - Comparison with competitor...

  • Page 12: 2-3-1) Electric Parts Specification(Rs21/23H/Rsj1 Series)

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-3-1) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 Series) Items Specification Z / K Y / J P / F U / D V / B S / N Disp+H/B+ Dispenser+ Model Dispenser+ Cool select Cool select Dispenser Home Bar Basic Home Bar zone zone Defrost- Heater(FRE)

  • Page 13: 2-3-2) Electric Parts Specification(Rs21H** China Inverter Model)

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-3-2) Electric Parts Specification(RS21H** CHINA Inverter Model) Items Specification Z (T/K) V (T/K) S (T/K) Disp+H/B+ Disp+H/B+ Model Cool select Home Bar Basic Cool select Home Bar Basic zone zone Total Refrigerator Capacity Refrigerator Net dimension (WxDxH) 912 x 736 x 1795 912 x 734 x 1795 Rated Voltage and Frequency 230V 50Hz...

  • Page 14: 2-3-3) Electric Parts Specification(Rs21/23H/Rsj1 Series - Inverter Model)

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-3-3) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 Series - Inverter Model) Items Specification Disp+H/B+ Dispenser+ Model Dispenser+ Cool select Cool select Dispenser Home Bar Basic Home Bar zone zone Total Refrigerator Capacity Refrigerator Net dimension (WxDxH) 912 x 734 x 1795 Rated Voltage and Frequency 230V 50Hz Motor Rated Consumption Power...

  • Page 15: 2-3-4) Electric Parts Specification(Rs21/23H/Rsj1 - R600A Model)

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-3-4) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 - R600a Model) Items Specification Disp+H/B+ Dispenser+ Model Dispenser+ Cool select Cool select Dispenser Home Bar Basic Home Bar zone zone Total Refrigerator Capacity Refrigerator Net dimension (WxDxH) 912 x 734 x 1795 Rated Voltage and Frequency 230V 50Hz Motor Rated Consumption Power 140W...

  • Page 16: 2-3-5) Electric Parts Specification(Rs21/23H/Rsj1 - R134A Model)

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-3-5) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 - R134a Model) Items Specification Disp+H/B+ Dispenser+ Model Dispenser+ Cool select Cool select Dispenser Home Bar Basic Home Bar zone zone Total Refrigerator Capacity Refrigerator Net dimension (WxDxH) 912 x 734 x 1795 Rated Voltage and Frequency 230V 50Hz Motor Rated Consumption Power 170W...

  • Page 17: 2-3-6) Electric Parts Specification(Rs21/23H/Rsj1 Series)

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-3-6) Electric Parts Specification(RS21/23H/RSJ1 Series) Items Specification Models RS21/23H/RSJ1 Series (4-STAR) Freezing Capacity Inverter : EU4A5Q-L2XA Model R600a : MK190G-L2U R134a : MK4A5Q-R1U Compressor R.S.C.R Starting type FREOL -15 (ESTER) Oil Charge SPILIT FIN TYPE Freezer Compressor SPLIT FIN TYPE Refrigerator Forced and natural convection type Condenser...

  • Page 18: 2-4) Dimensions (Mm)

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-4) Dimensions (mm) 55.6 "D" PRODUCT SIZE...

  • Page 19: 2-5) Optional Material Specification

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-5) Optional Material Specification Photograph Part Name Part Code Remark Quantity...

  • Page 20: Disassembly & Reassembly

    3. DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-1) PRECAUTION....................21 3-2) Freezer Display (RS21/23H***) ................22 3-2-1) Freezer Display (RS21*L**-TRIMKIT).............23 3-3) Freezer Micro Switch..................24 3-4) Freezer Door ......................25 3-5) Freezer Compartments ..................26 3-6) Fridge Door ......................33 3-7) Fridge Compartments ..................35 3-8) Main PBA & INVERTER PBA ................40 3-9-1) GLASSES on the Freezer door (RS21H*L**-TRIMKIT) ........43 3-9-2) GLASSES on the Fridge door (RS21H*L**-TRIMKIT) ........44...

  • Page 21: 3-1) Precaution

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-1) PRECAUTION • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. • Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself. - You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury. • Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins. - Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

  • Page 22: 3-2) Freezer Display (Rs21/23H***)

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-2) Freezer Display (RS21/23H***) PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION 1. With the Door closed, prepare (+) head screwdriver. 2. Unscrew by turning 1 screw to counterclockwise at bottom. Be careful not to scratch. 3. Pull out Cover Dispenser Assembly. Take care so that hand may not Freezer be injured...

  • Page 23: 3-2-1) Freezer Display (Rs21*L**-Trimkit)

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-2-1) Freezer Display (RS21*L**-TRIMKIT) PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION 1. With the Door closed, prepare (+) head screwdriver. 2. Unscrew by turning 1 screw to counterclockwise at bottom. Be careful not to scratch. 3. Pull out Cover Dispenser Assembly. Take care so that hand may not Freezer be injured...

  • Page 24: 3-3) Freezer Micro Switch

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-3) Freezer Micro Switch PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION 1. After disassembling Freezer Display, remove 1 screw. 2. Unlock the hook using flat head screwdriver. 3. Pull out Lever Assembly. Freezer Micro S/W 4. Disconnect Micro S/W as shown. Be careful of injury.

  • Page 25: 3-4) Freezer Door

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-4) Freezer Door PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION 1. With Door opened, remove 3 screws. 2. Disconnect Valve Fitting with pushing Fixer Valves on both side. 3. With door closed, remove 1 screw on fixing Hinge Cover on the top place. Be careful not to scratch.

  • Page 26: 3-5) Freezer Compartments

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION 7. Remove Upper Hinge with handing Wires Freezer Door 8. Lift up Fridge Door and take out. Be careful of injury. 3-5) Freezer Compartments PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION 1. Lift up Tray Dispenser with grabbing. Be careful not to scratch.
  • Page 27 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Drawers are designed for storage of fruits, vegetables, and deli items.The drawers are located in the lower portion of the refrigerator. 1. Pull out the drawer as far as it goes. 2. Tilt the drawer up and pull it out until it is removed.
  • Page 28 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Lift Ice Bucket Assembly up and pull out. Be careful not to scratch. Remove 2 screws and pull the Ice Maker Assembldy out with grabbing. Be careful not to scratch. Ice Maker Disconnect the connector and taker out. Be careful not to be damaged on the wire and the connector, Be careful of injury.
  • Page 29 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Remove the Lamp Cover with pulling out and lifting up simultaneously. Turn the Bulb to counter clockwise and take out. Be careful of injury. Remove 2 screws and take out the Auger Motor. Be careful not to scratch.
  • Page 30 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Remove 4 screws to counter clockwise as shown. Remove the Cover Evap as shown. Be careful not to scratch. Cover Evaporator & Evaporator Disconnect the connector and take out the Sensor Cover Evap. on Freezer Part Disassemble the Fixer Housing with...
  • Page 31 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION After remove all Insert Part, remove 1 screw as shown. Be careful not to scratch. Cover Multi Freezer Part After pulling the upper part of the Cover Multi, Disconnect the 2 connectors as shown. Be careful of injury.
  • Page 32 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Remove Grommet located at bottom inner place. Pull the shaft out with pushing down the shaft using flat head screwdriver. Be careful not to scratch. After taking out Home Bar, remove the shaft. Home Bar Latch &...

  • Page 33: 3-6) Fridge Door

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-6) Fridge Door PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION With Door opened, remove 3 screws. With door closed, remove 1 screw on fixing Hinge Cover on the top place. Be careful not to scratch. Disconnect 3 connectors on the top place. Be careful of injury.
  • Page 34 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Remove Upper Hinge with handing Wires Lift up Fridge Door and take out. Be careful of injury. Fridge Door Lift up Lower Hinge with grabbing. Remove 4 bolts to counter clockwise.

  • Page 35: 3-7) Fridge Compartments

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-7) Fridge Compartments PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Remove 2 screws as indicated on figure. Be careful not to scratch. Remove the 2 Deodorizers as indicated with grabbing. Remove the Cover Evap with 2 hands. Be careful not to scratch. Cover Evaporator &...
  • Page 36 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Remove the Lamp Cover Assembly with grabbing both hands. Remove the Trim Sensor using flat head Driver. Be careful not to scratch. Disassemble 3 Bulbs turnning to counter clock wise. Fridge Room Lamp &...
  • Page 37 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Remove the LED Lamp cover using a flat head screwdriver. Remove 2 screws as indicated. Be careful not to scratch. Fridge Room Lamp & Cover Multi Disconnect the connector and pull out the Cover Multi Assembly.
  • Page 38 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION These shelves allow the storage of larger items and pull out for easy Fridge access. Shelves Lift it up and pull the Shelves out to the front. This Movable Shelf is designed for moving with foods easily.
  • Page 39 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Drawers are designed for storage of fruits, vegetables, and deli items.The drawers are located in the lower portion of the refrigerator. 1. Pull out the drawer as far as it goes. 2. Tilt the drawer up and pull it out until it is removed.
  • Page 40 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Remove 2 screws as indicated. Pull out the CoolSelect Zone Assembly and disconnect the connector as shown. Be careful of injury. Remove the Tray Convertible Assembly with pulling out to the front. CoolSelect Zone Display &...

  • Page 41: 3-8) Main Pba & Inverter Pba

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION The Hook (-) head Screwdriver push and disconnect the connector as shown remove 4 screws. CoolSelect Zone Display & Room Lamp 3-8) Main PBA & INVERTER PBA PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Main PBA & INVERTER PBA is located on the top of the refrigerator.
  • Page 42 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Disconnect 15 connectors as indicated. Pull the 4 hooks out and disassemble the Main PBA. Be careful of injury. Disconnect 2 connectors as indicated. PBA MAIN & INVERTER Unscrew 1 screw to disassemble the Power Supply.
  • Page 43 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Handle Assemblies are located on the front of the refrigerator door. Insert the small flat-head driver to the hole at the bottom of Cap support handle and pull the handle assembly out to the front side with turning driver to one side.

  • Page 44: 3-9-1) Glasses On The Freezer Door (Rs21H*L**-Trimkit)

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-9-1) GLASSES on the Freezer door (RS21H*L**-TRIMKIT) PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION 1. Disassemble handles with a small flat-head driver as above. Be careful not to scratch. 2. Detach the lower Door sash with unscrewing 6 places using a small Phillips head driver as shown.

  • Page 45: 3-9-2) Glasses On The Fridge Door (Rs21H*L**-Trimkit)

    DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 3-9-2) GLASSES on the Fridge door (RS21H*L**-TRIMKIT) PART NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION 1. Disassemble handles with a small flat-head driver as above. Be careful not to scratch. 2. Detach the lower Door sash with unscrewing 7 places using a small Phillips head driver as shown.
  • Page 46 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY Referance for previous Handle Type - RS21H Series - Need Tool - RSJ1 Series IMAGE ITEM OVAL-TYPE O-TYPE U-TYPE - DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY Insert the Hex Wrench to the Set Screw and disassemble the Handle Assembly turning to counter clock wise. Unscrew 4 screws and diassemble the Capsupport handle and Support handle.

  • Page 47: Trouble Shooting

    4. TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-1. ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS 4-1-1) Test Function (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost).........48 4-1-2) Communication Error Display Function ............50 4-1-3) Load Status Display Function .................53 4-1-4) Restoration of Previous Settings Upon Power Failure ........55 4-1-5) Exhibition .......................56 4-1-6) Option Setting Function ..................57 4-1-7) Option Table....................60...

  • Page 48: 4-1-1) Test Function (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost)

    4. TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-1-1) Test Function (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost) Press the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons for more than 8 seconds at the same time. ● Then, the Freezer & Fridge temperature display will be turned off and the Test mode begins. With the TDM Cycle Model when you press the Test button, the Test function will be selected in the ●...
  • Page 49 TROUBLE SHOOTING 1) Forced Operation 1-1) For all model • When the Fridge button is pressed once at the Test mode. FF lights up on the Display Panel indicating Forced Operation. At this time, if sends out “Beeping” sound. • At the Forced Operation, when you press the Fridge button once, OF r lights up on the Display Panel.

  • Page 50: 4-1-2) Communication Error Display Function

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 3) Test Cancellation Mode 3-1) During the F/R-Defrost mode, put the Display Panel to the Test mode and press the Fridge button once. Then, the F/R-Defrost mode will be cancelled and it will go to the normal operation mode. Or, turn off and on the unit to cancel the Test mode.
  • Page 51 TROUBLE SHOOTING When any of the above segments is Freezer Fridge blinking, it indicates its relevant sensor or Compartment Compartment part is defective. Self-Diagnosis Check List Display Operation condition during error ITEM Description F-Fan R-Fan Condens F-Defrost R-Defrost Damper Freezer Fridge er Fan Heater Heater...
  • Page 52 TROUBLE SHOOTING Digital no. Item Description How to do Self-Diagnosis Connector Slipped-Out or Open-Cont act, The voltage should be within the range FREEZER Wire Cut or Short-Circuited, Abnormal Sensing of 4.5V~1.0V between MAIN PCB SENSOR Temp (+50°C and over or -50 °C and lower) CN40 #5 and #8.

  • Page 53: 4-1-3) Load Status Display Function

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-1-3) Load Status Display Function 1) When the Power Freeze and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons are held down together for 6 seconds during the normal operation, the Fridge and Freezer temperature LEDs will blink for 2 seconds at an interval of 0.5 sec.
  • Page 54 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5) The 7-Segment Load Status is as follows. Freezer Fridge Load Mode Check List ITEM Description Display Digital no. Fridge Fridge second digit a FRIDGE FAN HIGH R-FAN HIGH RPM (second) Fridge Fridge second digit b FRIDGE FAN LOW R-FAN LOW RPM (second) Fridge...

  • Page 55: 4-1-4) Restoration Of Previous Settings Upon Power Failure

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-1-4) Restoration of Previous Settings Upon Power Failure 1) If the panel display is reset upon instant power failure, it will trigger nonsense calls at the call center. To prevent this, the following measure is implemented into the unit. Upon the power supply, it initializes the unit or brings back its previous settings based on the Freezer temperature.

  • Page 56: 4-1-5) Exhibition

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-1-5) Exhibition & Cooling-Off Mode Exhibition Mode 1) When the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons are pressed at the same time for 8 seconds during the normal operation, it will be set to the Exhibition mode. 2) When the Exhibition mode is activated, the display panel and all the functions will work normally, but the compressor and the Condenser Fan remain off.

  • Page 57: 4-1-6) Option Setting Function

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-1-6) Option Setting Function At the normal operation mode, press the Freezer and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons for 12 ● seconds at the same time. Then, the Display Panel will be shifted to the Option Setting mode. RSJ1 Series Press the Freezer and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons for 12 seconds at the same time.
  • Page 58 TROUBLE SHOOTING RSJ1 Series Option Value Increase Option Value Decrease Option Item Decrease Option Item Increase RS21/23H Series Option Item Option Value Decrease Decrease Option Item Option Value Increase Increase Button Function Fridge Option Item Increase Vacation Option Item Decrease Freezer Option Value Increase Power Freeze...
  • Page 59 TROUBLE SHOOTING When the display is converted to Option Setting mode, the entire display is to be turned off except the ● Fridge & Freezer 7-SEG LEDs as follows. Option Value Option Item 1) The following shows the way to shift the Freezer temperature by -3 This function is to shift its base temperature.

  • Page 60: 4-1-7) Option Table

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-1-7) Option Table 1) Freezer Temp Shifting Table ITEM FREEZER TEMP SHIFT Value SAME FOR ALL MODELS MODEL Freezer TEMP VALUE LOCATION: FRIDGE TEMP DISPLAY Value Option -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0 Ex) Lowering the Freezer default -2.5 temp by -3 -3.0 -3.5 +0.5...
  • Page 61 TROUBLE SHOOTING The following option applies to models with Ice-Maker or Cool Select Zone. Basic models do not have the following functions. 3) Ice-Maker Water Supply 4) Ice-Maker Ice Ejection Standby Time Controlling It controls the water supply quantity with the Flow Sensor. ;...
  • Page 62 TROUBLE SHOOTING The following option applies to models with Ice-Maker or Cool Select Zone. Basic models do not have the following functions. 6) Temp Display Option - This option is for temp display all on mode. If user wants temp display always on, this option is solution. Display Location Temp Display Option Freezer Display...
  • Page 63 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2. SELF DIAGNOSIS 4-2-1-1) When there is no power (AC COMP model) ..........64 4-2-1-2) When there is no power (INVERTER COMP model)........65 4-2-2-1) When the Comp does not operate (AC COMP model)........66 4-2-2-2) When the Comp does not operate (INVERTER COMP model)....67 4-2-3) Unable to Defrost ....................69 4-2-4) Self-Diagnosis Error (Defective Sensor) ............70 4-2-5) When Alarm Sound continues (Buzzer Sound) ..........71...

  • Page 64: 4-2-1-1) When There Is No Power (Ac Comp Model)

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-1-1) When there is no power (AC COMP model) Start Is the 230V AC fuse blown? Replace Fuse & Find out its root cause Is 230V applied at the both of the SMPS PCB CN1 terminals? Check the connector Is the fuse on SMPS PCB blown? Replace Fuse: 250V 2A...

  • Page 65: 4-2-1-2) When There Is No Power (Inverter Comp Model)

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-1-2) When there is no power (INVERTER COMP model) Start Is the 230V AC fuse blown? Replace Fuse & Find out its root cause Is 230V applied at the both of the Inverter PCB CN01 terminals? Check the connector Is the fuse on Inverter PCB blown? Replace Fuse: 250V 5A...

  • Page 66: 4-2-2-1) When The Comp Does Not Operate (Ac Comp Model)

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-2-1) When the Comp does not operate (AC COMP model) Pre-Check Check the compressor during the Forced Operation 1. It takes more than 5 minutes before the compressor starts operating since it becomes the set temperature. 2. The compressor does not work during the defrost. 3.

  • Page 67: 4-2-2-2) When The Comp Does Not Operate (Inverter Comp Model)

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-2-2) When the Comp does not operate (INVERTER COMP model) Start It passed 5 minutes after COMP goes off. Check in 5 minutes. Refer to the Test Comp operates when function in this it is the Forced manual Operation mode.
  • Page 68 TROUBLE SHOOTING SPM FREEWHEELING DIODE Voltage...

  • Page 69: 4-2-3) Unable To Defrost

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-3) Unable to Defrost Start F/D-SEN:Read Resistance between CN30 4 and 9 F/R-DEF Sensor is normal (with Self Diagnosis) R/D-SEN:Read Resistance between CN30 10 and 9 Replace the sensor F-DEF:Read Resistance between CN70 7 and 3 F/R-DEF Heater is normal R-DEF:Read Resistance between CN70 5 and 3 Check Thermistor, Heater...

  • Page 70: 4-2-4) Self-Diagnosis Error (Defective Sensor)

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-4) Self-Diagnosis Error (Defective Sensor) - When there is a sensor error, it will light up on the display panel. And, when there is a sensor error upon the initial power on, it will go into the emergency operation mode blinking relevant 7-SEG. - The refrigerator does not stop when there are sensor errors during the operation, but it goes into the emergency operation mode, which is not able to do the normal operation.

  • Page 71: 4-2-5) When Alarm Sound Continues (Buzzer Sound)

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-5) When Alarm Sound continues (Buzzer Sound) 1) When "DingDong" sound continues Start Gap exists Door is closed properly or not Find out any root causes Close well such as being pushed out by food, etc and correct it. There is no water penetration intoDoor S/W.
  • Page 72 TROUBLE SHOOTING 3) No Buzzer Sound Start "DingDong" sound goes off when a button on the display panel is pressed. Check & Replace MAIN PCB BUZZER Door Alarm goes off when any one of Fridge & Freezer doors remains being open over 2 minutes.

  • Page 73: 4-2-6) When Panel Pcb Operates Abnormally

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-6) When PANEL PCB operates abnormally 1) When PANEL PCB does not light up or partially does Start Refer to Circuit Diagram in The connector at the this manual and check the Freezer upper hinge cover circuit diagram attached on is inserted properly.

  • Page 74: 4-2-7) When Fan Does Not Operate

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-7) When Fan does not operate Start COMP is Off? Run Forced Operation For C-FAN For R-FAN For F-Fan It reads DC8~12V It reads DC8~12V It reads DC8~12V between MAIN PCB GND between MAIN PCB GND between MAIN PCB GND and CN74 #3.

  • Page 75: 4-2-8) Freezer / Fridge Lamp Does Not Light Up

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-8) Freezer / Fridge Lamp does not light up Caution 1. When replacing the Freezer Lamp, be sure to turn off the power to prevent electric shock. 2. Take care when replacing the incandescent lamp to prevent skin burn. Note When the F-Door is open, its Door S/W will be open.

  • Page 76: 4-2-9) When Crush (Crushed Ice) & Cube (Cubed Ice) Does Not Operate Well

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-9) When Crush (Crushed Ice) & Cube (Cubed Ice) does not operate well Only for Dispenser models Operation is F-Door Start closing condition. Ice comes out when extracting it. Ice is in the Ice Storage Bin. Ice Off is selected on the Display Panel Check Ice Extraction S/W Check Door S/W...

  • Page 77: 4-2-10) When Water Tank Heater Does Not Operate

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-2-10) When Water Tank Heater does not operate Start The refrigerator operates normally. - Check Power Plug - Check Main Fuse (Blown) - Check Wire Connections Comp is operating. Do Forced Operation and check it again with Comp on. 5V is applied at MAIN PCB IC74 #6.

  • Page 78: Pcb Diagram

    5. PCB DIAGRAM 5-1) PART ARRANGEMENT (Main Board) 1. SMPS Circuit: With input AC voltage, it outputs DC12V and 5V. 2. It supplies 8.3V~10V to Deodorizer & Fan Motors. 3. Dispenser Ice & Water (Freezer Home Bar) S/W 4. Buzzer 5.
  • Page 79 PCB DIAGRAM 5-2) Parts Layout (Inverter comp control Board) Used for Inverter Model 1. PCB Power Source: SMPS Circuit It supplies DC12V,5V and GND to MAIN PCB. 2. Filter: It receives various signals, and then after filtering their noises, it sends them to MICOM. 3.
  • Page 80 PCB DIAGRAM 5-3) Connector Layout & Description (Main Board)
  • Page 81 PCB DIAGRAM 5-4) Connector Layout & Description (Inverter comp control Board) Used for Inverter Model COMP RPM COMP COMP OLP POWER(220V)

  • Page 82: Wiring Diagram

    6. WIRING DIAGRAM 6-1) RS21/23H Series (CHINA Z-Option, Inverter COMP)
  • Page 83 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-2) RS21/23H Series (CHINA V/S-Option, Inverter COMP)
  • Page 84 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-3) RS21/23H Series (Z/Y-Option, Inverter COMP)
  • Page 85 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-4) RS21/23H Series (P/U-Option, Inverter COMP)
  • Page 86 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-5) RS21/23H Series (V/S-Option, Inverter COMP)
  • Page 87 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-6) RS21/23H Series (K/J-Option, AC COMP)
  • Page 88 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-7) RS21/23H Series (F/D-Option, AC COMP)
  • Page 89 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-8) RS21/23H Series (B/N-Option, AC COMP)
  • Page 90 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-9) RSJ1 Series (Z-Option, Inverter COMP)
  • Page 91 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-10) RSJ1 Series (P-Option, Inverter COMP)
  • Page 92 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-11) RSJ1 Series (K/J-Option, AC COMP)
  • Page 93 WIRING DIAGRAM 6-12) RSJ1 Series (F/D-Option, AC COMP)

  • Page 94: Schematic Diagram

    7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 7-1) Main PCB Schematic Diagram - RSJ1 Series...
  • Page 95 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 7-2) Main PCB Schematic Diagram - RS21/23H Series...
  • Page 96 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 7-3) Inverter PCB Schematic Diagram (RSJ1 / RS21/23H Series)
  • Page 97 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 7-3-1) BLOCK DIAGRAM (RS21/23H Series All)
  • Page 98 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 7-3-2) BLOCK DIAGRAM (RS21/23H Series Inverter-COMP)
  • Page 99 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 7-3-3) BLOCK DIAGRAM (RS21/23H Series AC-COMP)

  • Page 100: Reference Information

    8. REFERENCE INFORMATION 8-1) RSJ1 Series (Nomenclature) Label Location...
  • Page 101 REFERENCE INFORMATION 8-2) RS21/23H Series (Nomenclature) Label Location...
  • Page 102 REFERENCE INFORMATION 8-3) Q & A Possible Causes What To Do Problem • Disconnected power plug • Check that the power plug is properly The refrigerator does not connected. work sufficiently or at all • Is the temperature control on the display •...
  • Page 103 REFERENCE INFORMATION Problem Possible Causes What To Do Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug. Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. Temperature control not set •...
  • Page 104 REFERENCE INFORMATION 8-4) Additional Information-TDM CYCLE COMPRESSOR SPIRAL-CONDENSER FREEZER HOT PIPE FRIDGE HOT PIPE DRYER FRIDGE CAPILLARY TUBE FRIDGE EVAPORATOR 3WAY VALVE CONNECTED CAPILLARY FREEZER CAPILLARY TUBE FREEZER EVAPORATOR ACCUMULATOR SUCTION PIPE COMPRESSOR FRIDGE EVAPORATOR CONNECTED CAPILLARY ACCUMULATOR FREEZER EVAPORATOR 3WAY VALVE SUCTION PIPE FREDGE...
  • Page 105 REFERENCE INFORMATION 8-5) Additional Information-HM CYLCE Compressor Sub-condenser Hot Pipe Dryer Capillary Tube Refrigerator Evaporator Freezer Evaporator Suction Pipe Compressor Refrigerator Evaporator ACCUMULATOR Freezer Evaporator Dryer Hot Pipe SUCTION PIPE SUB-CONDENSER Capillary Tube Compressor Muffler Hot Pipe...
  • Page 106 REFERENCE INFORMATION 8-6) Air Circulation...
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