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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
Any reproduction, duplication, distribution (including by way of email, facsimile or other electronic means), publication,
modification, copying or transmission of this Service Manual is STRICTLY PROHIBITED unless you have obtained the
prior written consent of the LG Electronics entity from which you received this Service Manual. The material covered by
this prohibition includes, without limitation, any text, graphics or logos in this Service Manual.
Copyright ©
2016 - 2017
LG Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Only training and service purposes.
MODEL : LSFXC2476*
CONFIDENTIAL
COLOR : STAINLESS(S)
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  • Page 1 Service Manual is STRICTLY PROHIBITED unless you have obtained the prior written consent of the LG Electronics entity from which you received this Service Manual. The material covered by this prohibition includes, without limitation, any text, graphics or logos in this Service Manual.
  • Page 2 3. Take caution not to get water near any electrical components. 4. Use exact replacement parts. 5. Remove any objects from the top prior to tilting the product. Copyright © 2016 - 2017 LG Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Only training and service purposes. - 2 -...
  • Page 3 1. SPECIFICATIONS 1-1 LSFXC2476* 23.5 cu.ft. ● ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS DOOR DESIGN Flat type VEGETABLE TRAY Clear Drawer Type DIMENSIONS (inches) X 30 X 70 (WXDXH) 23.5cu.ft COMPRESSOR Linear NET WEIGHT (pounds) 149kg (328lb) EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling CONDENSER Spiral Condenser...
  • Page 4 2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Icemaker Ice Bin Ice Compartment Door - 4 -...
  • Page 5 3. DISASSEMBLY 3-1 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing Refrigerator Door ● CAUTION: Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors. ▶ Left Door -FIG. 2 1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3).-FIG. 1 2.
  • Page 6 3-2 DOOR Door Gasket Replacement ● 1. Insert gasket into channel Mullion Removal ● Insert and press gasket into channels at doorliner. 1. Remove 2 screws. 2. Lift mullion up carefully. Mullion Replacement ● 1. Connect wire harness. 3. Disconnect wire harness. 2.
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  • Page 8 3-4 Door Alignment * Ice Fan Assembly Replacement If the level of refrigerator 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. Turn the leveling legs (CCW) to raise or (CW) to lower the 2) Pull out the cover sensor to disassemble by using tools height of the front of the refrigerator by using flat blade shown in the figure.
  • Page 9 3-7 Refrigerator Light (Top) 3-7-2 Refrigerator Light (Side) Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord from electric outlet. breaker. 2. Put flat screwdriver into sevice hole and remove cover of If necessary, remove top shelf or shelves. refrigerator light.
  • Page 10 3-7-3 Cap Duct LED LAMP(Bottom) 3-8 MULTI DUCT 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord from electric outlet. 1. Remove 2 screws and guide rail. 2. Open the refrigerator door to need diassembly. 3. Put flat screwdriver into service hole, remove the cover of cap duct LED LAMP.
  • Page 11 3-9 DISPENSER 3-10 DISPLAY PCB Remove the display PCB fixing screw. 1) As shown picture, 2) Separate left side of Separate bottom of display by the flat-head display by the flat-head screwdriver. screwdriver. 3-11 ICE BUTTON ASSEMBLY 1) Pull bottom of button lever to separate hooks. 2) Separate button lever from right to left.
  • Page 12 3-13 Icemaker replacement 3-14 CAP DUCT MOTOR REPLACEMENT 1) Remove 3 screws marked in the picture below. 1) Separate the Housing of the Cap Duct Motor. 2) Unscrew 3 screws to disassemble the motor. 2) Grasp the bottom of motor cover assembly and pull it out slowly to remove.
  • Page 13 3-15 HOW TO REMOVE ICE BIN 3-16 HOW TO PLACE ICE BIN IN POSITION 1) Grip the handles, as shown in the picture. 1) Insert the Ice Bin, slightly tilting it to avoid touching the Icemaker. (Especially, Ice-Detecting Sensor) Note) Before remove ice bin, put on clean golves for 2) Lift the lower part slightly.
  • Page 14 3-17 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER 3-17-1 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) Removal of the freezer door is done by l ifting clear of the rail support.
  • Page 15 3-17-2 Follow Steps to Reinstall Step 1) Insert both side of supporter cover tv into connector Step 2)  Assemble a bar and gear ice with screw. rails, and then screw them.  Push the otherside of the gear to inside of the bar.
  • Page 16 3-18 WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD 3-19 FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND DISASSMEMBLY METHOD 1) Turn off the water to unit. Remove the waterline from the 1) Remove screws for the Drain Pipe Assembly and the 1 valve. connected to the Motor Cover. 2) Remove cover and 1 screw from the valve.
  • Page 17 3-20 PULL OUT DRAWER Top Drawer 1. Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the tab in on the left rail and push the tab on the right rail in with your finger. Once the tabs have been pushed in, you can lift the tray up and out. 2.
  • Page 18 CAUTION : Sealed System Repair 3-21 Before making a sealed system repair : Start with the power cord unplugged from the outlet. Plug in the power cord and between 6 and 12 seconds after it has been pugged in, unplug it from the power source. this will allow both sides of the 3 way valve to be opened to allow for proper evacuation.
  • Page 19 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE HOMEBAR 3-23 3-23-1 CASE ASSEMBLY, HOME BAR 3-23-2 DOOR BASKET OF HOME BAR DOOR The Home Bar is removable for easy cleaning and The Door Baskets are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. adjustment. 1.
  • Page 20 3-23-4 COVER FRONT The Cover Front is removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. 1. To remove the Cover Front, simply lifts the basket doorr up and pulls slopingly out. 2. Remove two screws of The Cover Front and pull slopingly straight out. NOTE : To replace the Cover Front and basket door, Slide them in above desired support and push down until them snaps into place.
  • Page 21 3-25 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE DOOR FOAM ASSEMBLY, REFRIGERATOR 1. Remove the Screw of Right Hinge Cover. 2. Remove two Wire connectors. 3. Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. 4. Separate the Home Bar. 5. Pull THE DOOR FOAM ASSEMBLY, REFRIGERATOR up and out.
  • Page 22 3-26 HOW TO REMOVE FRAME DOOR SWITCH OF DOOR FOAM 1. Remove screws on hinge assebmbly, Upper 2. Separate the Cap,decor on the frame door. 3. Press the hook of door switch, 4. Remove a wire connector for change. Then pushes it outward. - 22 - - 22 -...
  • Page 23 3-27 HOW TO REMOVE THE HOME BAR DOOR. 1. Remove the screw located on the top of hinge. 2. Remove the cap hinge(upper) Cap Hinge(Upper) 3. Remove the bar by pushing it up from the 4. Pull out the bar thought the top hinge. bottom through the SVC hole (bottom hinge).
  • Page 24 4. ADJUSTMENT 4-1 COMPRESSOR 4-1-4 Compressor protection logic 4-1-1 Role Since linear Comp conducts linear reciprocating motion, · we have protection logic for compressor, motor and PCB The compressor intakes low temperature and low pressure as the below. gas from the evaporator of the refrigerator and compresses this gas to high-temperature and high-pressure gas.
  • Page 25 5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - 25 -...
  • Page 26 6. PCB Picture 6-1. Main PCB (P/N: EBR78940631) 6-2. Display PCB (P/N: EBR81142603) CON103 CON802 CON104 CON102 CON101 - 28 -...
  • Page 27 6-3. Sub PCB - 27 -...
  • Page 28 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Error code ① Error code ② Refrigerator Within 3 hours after the error : Press the Ice Plus button and Freezer button Simultaneously. All error, except for “rt E”, “SS E”, “HS E”, “IS E(except for icing Sensor)”, “ gF E”, “It E”, “ Od E” error, are displayed. “IS E”...
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  • Page 30 7 -1. Freezer Sensor Error (FS E) Symptom Check Point 1. FS E 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance CON7 CON201 CON6 CON203 CON7 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON7 Open pin ~ 18 Other Normal CON7...
  • Page 31 Freezer Sensor Error (FS E) Reconnect or Is the Connector disconnected Check the Sensor resistance. repair the or loose between Main PCB and Is resistance normal? connector sensor? CON7 Check the Temperature and resistance ref er to the table. No problem? CON7 Resistance [Ω] pin ~18...
  • Page 32 7-2. Refrigerator Sensor Error (rS E) Symptom Check Point 1. rS E 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance CON7 CON201 CON6 CON203 CON7 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON7 Open pin ~ 16 Other Normal CON7...
  • Page 33 Refrigerator Sensor Error (rS E) Reconnect or Is the Connector disconnected Check the Sensor resistance. repair the or loose between Main PCB and Is resistance normal? connector sensor? CON7 Check the Temperature and resistance ref er to the table. No problem? CON7 Resistance [Ω] pin ~ 16...
  • Page 34 7--3. Icing Sensor Error (IS E) Symptom Check Point 1. IS E 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance CON7 CON201 CON6 CON203 CON5 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON5 Open pin ~ 12 Other Normal CON5...
  • Page 35 Icing Sensor Error (IS E) Reconnect or Is the Connector disconnected Check the Sensor resistance. repair the or loose between Main PCB and Is resistance normal? connector sensor? CON5 Check the Temperature and resistance ref er to the table. No problem? CON5 Resistance [Ω] pin ~ 12...
  • Page 36 7--4. Defrost Sensor Error (dS F) Symptom Check Point 1. dS F 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance Defrost Controller CON7 CON201 CON6 CON203 CON7 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON7 Open pin ~ 20 Other Normal CON7...
  • Page 37 Defrost Sensor Error (dS F) Reconnect or Is the Connector disconnected Check the Sensor resistance. repair the or loose between Main PCB, Is resistance normal? connector Def rost controller and Sensor? CON7 Check the Temperature and resistance ref er to the table. No problem? CON7 Resistance [Ω]...
  • Page 38 7--5. Defrost Sensor Error (dS r) Symptom Check Point 1. dS r 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance Defrost Controller CON7 CON201 CON6 CON203 CON7 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON7 Open pin ~ 14 Other Normal CON7...
  • Page 39 Defrost Sensor Error (dS r) Reconnect or Is the Connector disconnected Check the Sensor resistance. repair the or loose between Main PCB, Is resistance normal? connector Def rost controller and Sensor? CON7 Check the Temperature and resistance ref er to the table. No problem? CON7 Resistance [Ω]...
  • Page 40 7-6. Defrost Heater Error (dH F) Symptom Check Point 1. dH F 1. Check the door gasket 2. Check the Def rost control part 3. Check the PCB output voltage 4. Check Defrost Heater CON7 CON201 CON3 CON6 CON203 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5...
  • Page 41 Defrost Heater Error (dH F) Input Test 3 Mode (Push the button 3 times) Replace the 1. Check the Check the Door gasket . Check the Heater Voltage. Door gasket input Voltage Is door gasket damaged? Is voltage 112~116V? 2. Replace Main PCB Change TEST MODE 3...
  • Page 42 Reconnect Replace Is the Connector Properly connected? Defrost Is the resistance value of defrost sensor as Sensor follow? Resistance is influenced by temperature. CON7 Resistance [Ω] 19 th pin ~ 20 th pin 23ºF / -5ºC Change Fuse - M 32ºF / 0ºC Is the resistance value of Fuse 41ºF / 5ºC...
  • Page 43 7-7. Defrost Heater Error (dH r) Symptom Check Point 1. dH r 1. Check the door gasket 2. Check the Def rost control part 3. Check the PCB output voltage 4. Check Defrost Heater Defrost Controller CON7 CON201 CON3 CON6 CON203 CON3 CON1...
  • Page 44 Defrost Heater Error (dH r) Input Test 3 Mode (Push the button 3 times) Replace the 1. Check the Check the Door gasket . Check the Heater Voltage. input Voltage Door gasket Is door gasket damaged? Is voltage 112~116V? 2. Replace Main PCB Change TEST MODE 3...
  • Page 45 Is the Connector Properly Replace Reconnect connected? Defrost Is the resistance value of defrost Sensor sensor as follow? Resistance is influenced by temperature. Change Fuse Sensor Is the resistance value of Fuse less than 0.2Ω? CON7 Resistance [Ω] 19 th pin ~ 20 th pin 23ºF / -5ºC Fuse - M 32ºF / 0ºC...
  • Page 46 7-8. Refrigerator Fan Error (rF E) Symptom Check Point 1. rF E 1. Check the air f low 2. Check the PCB Fan motor voltage Duct CON7 CON201 CON6 CON6 CON203 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON6 8~12V pin ~ 5...
  • Page 47 Refrigerator Fan Error (rF E) Reset the unit and Input Test1 Mode. Replace (Push the button 1 time) Check the Fan Motor voltage Main PCB Is Fan Motor voltage 11.4~12.6V? TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON6 11.4~12.6V pin ~ 5 Go to 3 Open the f reezer door and Check the air f low.
  • Page 48 7-9. Freezer Fan Error (FF E) Symptom Check Point 1. FF E 1. Check the air f low 2. Check the Fan Motor 2. Check the PCB Fan motor voltage Fan Motor CON7 CON201 CON7 CON6 CON203 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V]...
  • Page 49 Freezer Fan Error (FF E) Replace Check the Fan Motor voltage Main PCB Is Fan Motor voltage 8~12V? Reset the unit and Input Test1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7 8~12V pin ~ 12 Go to 3 Open the f reezer door and Check the air f low.
  • Page 50 7-10. Icing Fan Error (IF E) Symptom Check Point 1. IF E 1. Check the air f low 2. Check the Connector 2. Check the PCB Fan motor voltage Air Flow Connector CON7 CON201 CON6 CON203 CON7 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V]...
  • Page 51 Freezer Fan Error (IF E) Replace Check the Fan Motor voltage Main PCB Is Fan Motor voltage 8~12V? Reset the unit and Input Test1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7 8~12V pin ~ 5 Go to 3 Open the f reezer door and Check the air f low.
  • Page 52 7-11. Condenser Fan Error (CF E) Symptom Check Point 1. CF E 1. Check the air f low 2. Check the Connector 2. Check the PCB Fan motor voltage Fan Motor CON7 CON201 CON6 CON203 CON7 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON5 TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7...
  • Page 53 Condenser Fan Error (CF E) Reset the unit and Input Test1 Mode. Replace (Push the button 1 time) Check the Fan Motor voltage Main PCB Is Fan Motor voltage 8~12V? TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] Go to 3 Check the f an rotating. CON7 8~12V Does f an rotate?
  • Page 54 7-12. Communication Error (CO E) Symptom Check Point 1. CO E 1. Check the loose connection 2. Check the Hinge connection CON7 CON201 CON6 CON203 CON3 CON1 CON2 CON101 CON5 CON5 Voltage[V] CON101 11.4~12.6V pin~7 CON101 Not 0V, 5V pin~6 CON101 Not 0V, 5V pin~6...
  • Page 55 Communication Error (CO E) Change the Main PCB Check the voltage. Is CON101 2 pin ~ 4 voltage 0V or 5V? Check the loose connection Voltage[V] CON101 Not 0V, 5V pin~6 CON101 Check the Check the voltage. Hinge (loose Is CON101 1 pin ~ 2 connection) voltage 12V?
  • Page 56 7-13. Cube mode doesn’t work Symptom Check Point 1. Cube mode 1. Check the loose connection doesn’t work 2. Check the resistance CON1 CON2 Ice Maker Geared Motor Dispenser Motor - 56 -...
  • Page 57 LEVER S/W Voltage [V] Resistance [Ω] Pushing 112~115V Geared Motor 31.1 ~ 42.1 CON2 pin ~ 9.9 ~ 12.1 Dispenser Motor 0~2V B(NEUTRAL) Pushing Pushing 9~12V CON1 pin ~ 0~2V Pushing - 57 -...
  • Page 58 Cube mode doesn't work Replace Geared Motor Check the resistance value. Is Geared Motor resistance 31.1 ~ 42.1Ω? Check the loose connection Geared Motor Change the Check the voltage. (while pushing the lever S/W) Is voltage correct? Resistance [Ω] Geared Motor 31.1 ~ 42.1 CON2 Replace...
  • Page 59 7-14. Crush mode doesn’t work Symptom Check Point 1. Crush mode 1. Check the loose connection doesn’t work 2. Check the resistance CON1 CON2 Ice Maker Geared Motor Dispenser Motor - 59 -...
  • Page 60 LEVER S/W Voltage [V] Resistance [Ω] Pushing 112~115V Geared Motor 31.1 ~ 42.1 CON2 pin ~ Dispenser Motor 9.9 ~ 12.1 0~2V B(NEUTRAL) Pushing Pushing 9~12V CON1 pin ~ 0~2V Pushing - 60 -...
  • Page 61 Crush mode doesn't work Replace Geared Motor Check the resistance value. Is Geared Motor resistance 31.1 ~ 42.1Ω? Check the loose connection Geared Motor Change the Check the voltage. (while pushing the lever S/W) Is voltage correct? Resistance [Ω] Geared Motor 31.1 ~ 42.1 CON2 Replace...
  • Page 62 7-15. Water mode doesn’t work Symptom Check Point 1. Water mode 1. Check the loose connection doesn’t work 2. Check the resistance valve CON2 Water Valve Pilot Valve CON2 LEVER S/W Voltage [V] Pushing 112~115V CON2 pin ~ 0~2V B(NEUTRAL) Pushing Pushing 9~12V...
  • Page 63 7-16. Freezer room lamp doesn’t work Symptom Check Point 1. Freezer room lamp 1. Check the f reezer door switch sticky doesn’t work 2. Check the door S/W resistance 3. Check the LED Lamp LED Lamp CON7 LED Lamp CON201 CON6 CON203 CON3...
  • Page 64 Water mode doesn't work Replace Check the loose connection Check the resistance value. P/ Valve Is Pilot Valve resistance 360~420Ω? Change the Check the voltage. (while pushing the lever S/W) Is voltage correct? Pilot Valve Resistance [Ω] Pilot Valve 360~420 CON2 LEVER S/W Voltage [V]...
  • Page 65 Freezer room lamp doesn’t work Change the Explain to The Switch senses if the door is customer LED Lamp Check the LED Lamp voltage open or close. Is voltage 11.4 ~ 12.6V? When the door open, lamp On LED Lamp When the door Close, lamp Off LED Lamp Change the...
  • Page 66 7-17. Refrigerator room lamp doesn’t work Symptom Check Point 1. Ref rigerator room 1. Check the Ref rigerator door switch sticky lamp doesn’t work 2. Check the door S/W resistance 3. Check the LED Lamp CON7 CON201 LED Lamp CON6 CON203 CON3 CON1...
  • Page 67 Refrigerator room lamp doesn’t work Change the Explain to The Switch senses if the door is customer LED Lamp Check the LED Lamp voltage open or close. Is voltage 11.4 ~ 12.6 V? When the door open, lamp On When the door Close, lamp Off LED Lamp Change the Check the door S/W resistance.
  • Page 68 7-18. Poor cooling in Fresh food section Symptom Check Point 1. Poor cooling in Fresh 1. Check the sensor resistance f ood section 2. Check the air f low 3. Check the air Temperature 4. Check the R-Fan motor voltage 5.
  • Page 69 Poor cooling in Fresh food section Check the Compressor Check the air temperature. and sealed Is it cold? system Check the sensor resistance. Go to 8 CON7 Replace Main PCB Check the Fan Motor voltage Is Fan Motor voltage 11.4~12.6 V? CON7 Resistance [Ω] pin &...
  • Page 70 7-19. Poor cooling in Freezer compartment Symptom Check Point 1. Poor cooling in 1. Check the sensor resistance Freezer compartment 2. Check the air f low 3. Check the air Temperature 4.Check the Fan motor sticky 4. Check the Fan motor voltage CON7 CON201 Duct...
  • Page 71 Poor cooling in Freezer compartment Check the Compressor Check the air temperature. and sealed Is it cold? system Check the sensor resistance. Change the CON7 Resistance [Ω] Fan motor Check the Fan motor. pin & 18 Rotate fan using hand. -22ºF / -30ºC It feel sticky? -13ºF / -25ºC...
  • Page 72 Replace Check the Fan Motor voltage Main PCB Is Fan Motor voltage 11.4~12.6 V? TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7 11.4~12.6V pin & 12 Change the Check the Fan Motor voltage motor Is Fan Feed Back voltage 0V, 5V? TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7 Not 0V, 5V...
  • Page 73 7-20. Wi-Fi Modem Error (Od E) Symptom Check Point 1. Od E 1. Check the loose connection 2. Check the voltage - 73 -...
  • Page 74 Voltage[v] 3.3V pin~9 Check the voltage. Is J1 1 pin ~ 4 Voltage[v] pin~ 4 - 74 -...
  • Page 75 8. Reference 8-1. 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. Refrigerator * 1 time : Comp / Damper / All FAN on (All things displayed) Freezer * 2 times : Damper closed...
  • Page 76 8-2 TEMPERATRUE CHART - FREEZER AND ICING SENSOR TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE -39°F (-40°C) 4.09 V 73.29 ㏀ -30°F (-35°C) 3.84 V 53.63 ㏀ -30°F (-21°C) 3.55 V 39.66 ㏀ -13°F (-25°C) 3.23 V 29.62 ㏀ -4°F (-20°C) 2.89 V 22.33 ㏀ 5°F (-15°C) 2.56 V 16.99 ㏀...
  • Page 77 8-3 TEMPERATRUE CHART - REFRIGERATOR AND DEFROST SENSOR TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE -39°F (-40°C) 4.48 V 225.1 ㏀ -30°F (-35°C) 4.33 V 169.8 ㏀ -30°F (-21°C) 4.16 V 129.3 ㏀ -13°F (-25°C) 3.95 V 99.30 ㏀ -4°F (-20°C) 3.734 V 76.96 ㏀ 5°F (-15°C) 3.487 V 60.13 ㏀...
  • Page 78 9. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION 9-1 Defrost Controller Assembly Function The controller assembly is made up of two different kinds of parts. The fuse and the sensor. To determine if these parts are defective, check for resistance. The fuse will cut power to the defrost heater at very high temperatures.
  • Page 79 9-2 Sheath Heater (Freezer Room) Function Sheath heater is the part for defrost. All heating wire is connected to only one line. So we can decide part is defective or not when we check the resistance. How to Measure (1) (2) Set a ohmmeter connect to The housing pins.
  • Page 80 9-3 Sheath Heater (Freezer Room) Function Sheath heater is the part for defrost. All heating wire is connected to only one line. So we can decide part is defective or not when we check the resistance. How to Measure Set a ohmmeter connect to The housing pins. Measure the pins connected to Sheath Heater.
  • Page 81 9-4 Sheath Heater (Refrigerator Room) Function Sheath heater is the part for defrost. All heating wire is connected to only one line. So we can decide part is defective or not when we check the resistance. How to Measure Set a ohmmeter connect to The housing pins. Measure the pins connected to Sheath Heater.
  • Page 82 9-5 Door Switch Check Voltage between pin 13 and 14 CON5 Check the Reed S/W resistance -.No Magnet Magnet Center Magnet Center Switch Center Switch Center Good position Bad position -.Magnet Near the Switch -.Resistance & Service Action - 82 -...
  • Page 83 Push Hook Push Hook Push second Push first - 83 -...
  • Page 84 Check Voltage between pin 21 and 22 CON7 Check the Reed S/W resistance -.Magnet must be center of Switch -.No Magnet Magnet Center Magnet Center Switch Center Switch Center Good position Bad position -.Magnet Near the Switch -.Resistance & Service Action - 84 -...
  • Page 85 Push First push Second push - 85 -...
  • Page 86 9-6 Dispenser DC Motor Function - Dispenser DC Motor : When customer push the dispenser button, Pull duct door and abstract from ice bank. How to Measure Dispensor DC Motor Standard Dispenser DC Motor Test Points Result (1) to (2) 9.9 ~ 12.1Ω...
  • Page 87 9-7 AC Motor ASSEMBLY Function The motor in the door pushed the ice into the dispenser. How to < In-door Motor > < In-door Motor > Measure Separate the Separate the housing. housing. Measure the Measure the resistance between resistance between (1) and (2) (1) and (3) Check the resistance between connectors (In-door motor 1, 2) and...
  • Page 88 9-8 Damper Function The damper supplies cold air from the freezer to the chill room using the damper plate. The chill room is colder when the damper plate is open. When the damper is closed the chill rooms temperature will rise. How to Measure <...
  • Page 89 9-9 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 90 9-10 Flow Sensor Function Flow Sensor (in machine room) Count the water quantity from city water to water filter in refrigerator How to Measure Flow Sensor (in machine room) Standard Test Points Result Red wire to Black wire 4 ~ 30 ㏀ - 90 -...
  • Page 91 10. Compressor Troubleshooting PCB Check (Simplify) Protection Logic TEST 1 Mode A-inverter Con201 Time>30sec Power Off Power On PCB OK Disconnect & V¡ 200 Replace Driver PCB Check Voltage about 200V past 30second after turn on Test Mode Comp Ref. Display &...
  • Page 92 10-1 Check A - There is PC Board located in the PCB case. The control driver is PC board for the compressor. - This step shows the source voltage of the driver PC board. Step1. Open PCB Cover Step2. Check Driver PCB LED Lamp * Driver PCB located in machine room.
  • Page 93 IPM Output check - Measure the voltage between the POWER and COMM pins of the connector as shown below. Check to make sure compressor is receiving voltage from IPM - In order to determine whether the compressor is operating normally, check the output voltage during the refrigeration cycle.
  • Page 94 10-2 Check B B1. LED blinks once, then repeats (FCT0 Fault: A-Inverter) Protection Logic Blink OFF Blink OFF - Purpose: Detecting motor current and voltage error - Check voltage at point A (Motor Voltage), point B (Motor Current) and Point C (Capacitor Voltage) when compressor is off.
  • Page 95 B3. LED blinks three times, then repeats (Stroke Trip) Protection Logic Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink - Purpose : Prevent over voltage and current detecting connecting error. - Cause : -.Connecting error of PCB and Comp, Capacitor harness -. Comp insulation damage. - Logic : Compressor is forced off and tries to restart within 40 seconds.
  • Page 96 B4. LED blinks five times, then repeats (Locked Piston: A & E Inverters) Protection Logic Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink OFF - Purpose: To detect locked piston - Cause: Lack of oil to the cylinder, cylinder or piston damaged and or restricted discharge. A Locked Piston can also be caused by foreign materials inside the compressor.
  • Page 97 B6. LED blinks seven times, then repeats (IPM Fault: A & E Inverters) Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink OFF - Purpose: Prevent high current due to IPM Short - Cause: Damaged IPM (Dead Short) - Test for a dead short at Point A with a VOM. - Logic: Compressor is forced off and tries to restart in 20 seconds.
  • Page 98 B7. LED Blinks eight times, then repeats (Communication Error) Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink - Purpose: To detect Set control Micom and communication error - Cause : Communication Error - Logic : LED blink. (Compressor runs reference value before occuring communication Error) 1.
  • Page 99 10-3 Check C C1. Harness Connection Check Check Process C2. Capacitor Specifications C3. Compressor Check - Step 1. Power off. Step 2. Check capacitor spec. (table1). Step3. Check resistance of point A Step 4. Check wire harness (INF ohm). Step 5. Check resistance at point B. Step 6. Point D. Check Check Harness...
  • Page 100 10-4 Check D D1. Activate Protection logic Cycle check with protection logic - We have to check Condenser fan and Freezer fan before performing Check D - Locked Piston, Current trip and stroke trip can be activated by other problems then the driver or compressor. ¡...
  • Page 101 Compressor Troubleshooting WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE Step 1) Open PCB cover Step 2) Check for blinking frequency of LED and PCB LED Lamp When 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 - 101 -...
  • Page 102 LED operating condition Cause Service guideline 1. Please check, Whether connector of compressor is attached PCB Parts rightly or not. after defect or LED two - time repetiton (Stroke Trip) power off Compressor 2. After the first action, Connector You check on normal miss operation of ··on...
  • Page 103 10-5 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART COMPLAINT POINTS TO BE CHECKED REMEDY No Cooling. • Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet? • Plug into the outlet. • Check if the power switch is set to OFF. • Set the switch to ON. •...
  • Page 104 10-6 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 105 10-6-2 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 106 11. ICEMAKER OPERATING METHOD AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 11-1 Icemaker’s Basic Operating Method Power On Power On • Adjusts EJECTOR to Start Position with power on. Start Position Icemaking • Walls until water becomes cold after starting the Mode icemaking operation. Full Ice •...
  • Page 107 11-2 Trouble Shooting Ice & Water system Issues Icemaker not making ice or not making enough ice (Environmental Diagnosis) ▶Icemaker can’t make ices itself. Basically, water, temperature and time are needed. - Water : If no Water, then no Ice. - Temperature : The compartment, where the icemaker is located, has to be at least 1°F so that icemaker dumps ices to the bin.
  • Page 108 12. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM CRUSH, CUBE or WATER LED CRUSH, CUBE or WATER LED The initial setting is ˚F and the display temperature mode can be changed from ˚F to ˚C or ˚C to ˚F by pressing and holding the FRZ TEMP and the REF TEMP keys at the same time for over 5 seconds.
  • Page 109 water, cube, crush by press Water / Ice Switch. Water / Ice Switch Water / Ice Pad Water / Ice Switch, dispenser menu will be change. (Crush, Cube or Water) - 109 -...
  • Page 110 12-1-10 CONTROL OF FREEZER FAN MOTOR 1. Freezer fan motor has high and standar speed. 2. When refrigerator is overloaded, fan motor runs in high speed as powered-up Standard speeds is used for general purposes. 3. To improve cooling speed, the RPM of freezer fan motor changs from normal speed to high. 12-1-11 Cooling Fan Motor 1.
  • Page 111 12-1-16 Defrosting (removing frost) 1. Defrosting starts each time the COMPRESSOR running time Betwee 7~50 hours. 2. Defrosting stops if the sensor temperature reaches 41°F(5°C) or more. If the sensor doesn’t reach 41°F(5°C) in 1 hours, the defrost mode is malfunctioning. (Refer to the defect diagnosis function) 3.
  • Page 112 13. EXPLODED VIEW & REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST CASE PARTS CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 603C 503E 603E 626A 624E 207B 624G 402A 503D 624C 500P 409D 158A 610F 103B 271B 103A 207A 282G 402A 406D...
  • Page 113 FREEZER PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 145G 145C 145J 145K 131A 249M 136C 136B 133C 145F 249L 132Q 145M 136E 134A 133C 145J 145H 132P 237C 136A...
  • Page 114 REFRIGERATOR PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 141H 142B 141A 143A 142A 142D 141F 141B 141H 141H 141A 141A 141F 141B 141F 141B 141D 154A 161B 151C 161C 151A 151B 161C 161A 146E 162B 145D 162A...
  • Page 115 DOOR PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 207D 250W 232A 281K 312F 241B 500C 231B 233B 312G 241B 241K 281B 235A 207C 146F 281K 312E 241K 241A 624A 405M 241K 262E 409I 241J 233A 312B 402B...
  • Page 116 DISPENSER PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 276B 275A 405A 402C 276A 267A 279J 276I 410H 278B 278D 501A 278A 281A 279A...
  • Page 117 VALVE & WATER TUBE PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 617A 625A 616G 616G 623B 616J 623B 616J 627B 603C 627A 619A...
  • Page 118 ICE MAKER & ICE BIN PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 630J 630J 600C 600J 600I 600G 630F 600H 630B 630C 611A 607A 600A 630A 630H 630D 630E 630Q 630G...
  • Page 119 P/No. MFL68744209 OCT, 2017 Printed in Korea...

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