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REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE CHECKING OR OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR. MODEL : LSC27950SW/ LSC27950SB COLOR : SUPER WHITE LSC27950ST/ LSC27960ST WESTERN BLACK STAINLESS...
CONTENTS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY ........................ 3 SPECIFICATIONS................................... 4 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................6 HOW TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR ..........................8 HOW TO ADJUST DOOR HEIGHT............................8 FILTER ....................................9 HOW TO CONTROL THE ICEMAKER WATER SUPPLY....................10 MICOM FUNCTION................................11 EXPLANATION OF MICOM CIRCUIT ..........................
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY 8. Do not fray, damage, run over, kink, bend, pull out, or Please observe the following safety precautions to use the refrigerator safely and correctly and to prevent accident or twist the power cord. injury when servicing. 9.
HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR 1. How to Adjust Door Height of Refrigerator I Make the refrigerator level first. (If the refrigerator is not installed on a flat floor, the height of freezer and refrigerator door may not be the same.) 1) If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator 2) If the freezer door is higher than the refrigerator door:...
NOTE: - To purchase replacement water filter cartridges, visit your local appliance dealer or part distributor. - You can also visit our website : www.lgappliances.com or call 1-877-714-7481. LG MDL PART NO MAKER GR-L277SV(S)VA NOTE: There will be some water (25cc) in the filter LSC27950 SW/SB/ST cartridge.
HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR 3. How to Control the Amount of Water Supplied to Icemaker. 3-1. Confirm the amount of water supplied to the icemaker. 1) Confirm the amount of water supplied to the icemaker (1) Press the button (Figure 1) to selsct the level of water (Optimum level Large Small.) 2) Icemaker Operation Test (Test mode)
MICOM FUNCTION 1. Monitor Panel 1-1. GR-L277SV(S)VA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST) Ice Plus Freezer Door Alarm Button/ Selection Button Dispenser Lock Button Dispenser Dispenser Light On/Off Button/ Selection Button Filter Status Display RESET Button Temperature Adjust Button Temperature Adjust Button For Freezer Compartment For Refrigerator Compartment 1-2.
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MICOM FUNCTION 1-3. Display Second Function Demo Mode Buzzer Mute Mode Change Display Degree from Display Power Fahrenheit to Centigrade Mode Saving Mode 1. Door Alarm Buzzer Mute Mode Press ALARM/LOCK to turn the buzzer on or off. 2. Display Power saving Mode It places display in standby mode until door is opened.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2. Description of Function 2-1-1. Function of Temperature Selection Division Power Initially On 1st Press 2st Press 3th Press 4th Press Temperature COLD COLDER COLDEST COOL COOLER Control Freezer Control -2 °F -5 °F -8 °F 7 °F 1 °F Refrigeration 37 °F...
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-1-3. Lock function (dispenser and display button lock) 1. In power application of refrigerator, the LOCK text is turned off at the right side of lock graphic of display with the lock replease status. 2. If desiring to lock the dislay the dispenser and control panel, push on the LOCK button more than 3 seconds. LOCK is turned on at the right side of lock graphic of display with lock status.
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• ICE PLUS freezer or JET freezer function automatically turns off after a set time. • Jet Freezing : Not applicable to all models. LED (GR-L277SV(S)VA) (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST) LCD (GR-L277SSWA) (LSC27960ST) 2-4. Dispenser Light • The dispenser light function is repeated following below whenever pressing LIGHT/FILTER button.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-5. ICE PLUS freezing 1. ICE PLUS freezing is a function to increase the cooling speed of the freezer compartment by running both the compressor and the fan simultaneously. 2. ICE PLUS is cancelled and the refrigerator returns to its default setting in the event of a power interruption. 3.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-7. OptiFresh Function 1. The OptiFresh bin is positioned at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment and has a separate temperature control to allow perfect storage of fruits and vegetables. 2. OptiFresh comprises of OptiFresh sensor at the rear of OptiFresh and a damper between OptiFresh and Freezer compartment and a temperature adjusting display at the top of it.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-8. Control of variable type freezing fan 1. To increase cooling speed and response to load, the MICOM will vary the speed of the freezer fan between low and high. 2. The MICOM runs the fan at high speed only at power-up and for ICE PLUS or JET FREEZING cycles, and runs at low speed for all other settings.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-12. Ringing of manual operation, manual frost defrost buzzer 1. The buzzer sounds briefly when the test button on the main PCB is pressed. 2. If you select manual operation, the buzzer sounds three times for second each, then it sounds three times for second each every thirty seconds until the door is closed.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-15. Sequential operation of components Component products such as compressor, frost removal heater, freezing room fan, cooling fan, and step motor damper are sequentially operated as follows for preventing noise and part damage occurred due to simultaneous operation of many parts in applying initial power and completing test.
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3. If a failure code is released, the MICOM resets and normal operation continues. 4. The failure code is displayed on the FRZ TEMP display. All display graphics that are not part of the failure code are turned off (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST) - 21 -...
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MICOM FUNCTION (2) GR-L277SSWA (LSC27960ST) - 22 -...
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MICOM FUNCTION Note1) Freezer room notch temperature display and refrigerator room notch temperature display (failure code indication part) are normally indicated in abnormal ambient sensor, and “Er” indicated on the ambient temperature dispaly (except for the ambient temperature display, other display parts are indicated normally) Note 2) R2-sensor, water-tank sensor and opti-fresh sensor is not indicated on the failure indicating part but indIicated in checking all displaly parts (when pressing for more than the button of freezing temperature and quick rfeezing button for more than 1 second).
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-17. Test Function 1. The test function assists in diagnosing the PWB and determining the exact mode of failure. 2. The test button is on the main PCB. When test mode is engaged, it will complete its test cycle and default to normal operation within 2 hours.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-18. Dispenser Function 1. The dispenser allows serving ice and water without opening the door. 2. Pressing the dispenser switch dispenses crushed or cubed ice or water. If ice is selected, the switch operates the door solenoid also. The door will close 5 seconds after the ice is dispensed. 3.
Voltage of every part is as follows: Part Voltage 120 Vac 160 Vdc 14 Vdc 12 Vdc 15.5 Vdc 5 Vdc (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) - 26 -...
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MICOM (IC1). The oscillator (OSC1) must always be replaced with an exact replacement part. If this specification is changed, the change will affect the time calculations of the MICOM and it might not work at all. (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) - 27 -...
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A LOW signal applied to the reset terminal for 10 ms causes the MICOM to reset itself. During normal operation, the voltage at the reset terminal is 5 Vdc. If the reset fails, the MICOM will not operate. (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) - 28 -...
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✽ In the TEST mode, the fan will stop if any door is opened. It will resume operation when the door is closed. Defrost AC Converting Refrigerator Dispenser Type of Load Compressor Heater Relay LAMP Heater Measuring part (IC6) IC6-16 IC6-13 IC6-12 IC6-15 IC6-14 Within 1 V Status 12 V (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) - 29 -...
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-5. Dispenser operation circuit (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) 1) Check load driving status WATER VALVE PILOT GEARED SOLENOID SOLENOID Type of Load MOTOR CUBE DISPENSER VALVE WATER Measuring part IC7-15 IC7-14 IC7-13 IC7-12...
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-6. Door opening sensing circuit (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) Measuring part IC1 (MICOM) No. (44, 45) / (45, 46) / (47, 48) Pin Door of Freezer and Refrigerator Closing 5 V ( A - B , C - D . Switch at both ends are at Off status) Opening 0 V ( A - B , C - D .
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-7. Temperature sensing circuit (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) The circuits involving the freezer and refrigerator sensors control the temperature in both the freezer and the refrigerator. The icemaker sensor detects when ice is made. The defrost sensor determines both the need for defrosting and the efficiency of the defrost operation.
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-8. Switch entry circuit The following circuits are sensing signal form the damper motor reed switch for testing and diagnosing the refrigerator. (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) - 33 -...
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-9. Option designation circuit (model separation function) (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) The circuits shown above vary according to which features are included on your particular model. Separation Connection Status Application Standard Connection OptiFresh exist OptiFresh don’t exist...
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT The motor is driven by magnetism formed in the areas of the coils and the stator. Rotation begins when a HIGH signal is applied to MICOM Pin 33 of IC10 (TA7774F). This causes an output of HIGH and LOW signals on MICOM pins 34 and 35. Explanation) The stepping motor is driven by sending signals of 3.33 mSEC via MICOM pins 33, 34, and 35, as shown in the chart below.
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3. This circuit stops the fan motor by cutting off power to the fan when it senses a lock-up condition. a , d part b part e part Motor OFF 2V or less 2V or less Motor ON 2 ~ 3V 12 ~ 14V 8 ~ 16V (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) - 37 -...
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-12. Temperature compensation and temperature compensation circuit 1. Temperature compensation in freezer and refrigerator (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) Temperature compensation at refrigerator Temperature compensation at freezer Freezer Refrigerator Resistance value Temperature Resistance value...
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT u Temperature compensation table at the refrigerator is as follows: Modification resistance 470 Ω 2 kΩ 3.3 kΩ 5.6 kΩ 8.2 kΩ 10 kΩ 12 kΩ 18 kΩ 33 kΩ 56 kΩ 180 kΩ Current resistance 0.5 °C 1 °C 1.5 °C...
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 2. Compensation circuit for temperature at freezer (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) Temperature compensation in CUT JCR1 +1 °C [+1.8 °F] +2 °C [+3.6 °F] JCR2 +1 °C [+1.8 °F] JCR3 -1 °C [-1.8 °F] -2 °C [-3.6 °F]...
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MICOM of main PCB and LCD (LED) dedicated MICOM for LCD (LED) control of display PCB. Main PCB L/Wire FD/H(4-wires) Display PCB DC 12V Main MICOM LCD(LED) dedicated MICOM Transmission (error status) Reception (notch status) (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST) - 41 -...
EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 2. PWB parts diagram and list 2-1. PWB Assembly, main part diagram (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) - 45 -...
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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 2-2. Parts list (1) GR-L277SV(S)VA, SSWA (LSC27950SW, LSC27950SB, LSC27950ST, LSC27960ST) - 46 -...
ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 1. OPERATION PRINCIPLE 1-1. Operation Principle of Icemaker Power On Start Position • Adjusts EJECTOR to Start Position with power on. Icemaking • Waits until water becomes cold after starting the Mode icemaking operation. Harvest •...
ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 2. ICEMAKER FUNCTIONS 2-1. Start Position 1. After POWER OFF or power outage, check the EJECTOR's position with MICOM initialization to restart. 2. How to check if it is in place: - Check HIGH/LOW signals from HALL SENSOR in MICOM PIN. 3.
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ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 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. (If there is an ERROR, it can only be checked in the TEST mode.) 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 1. Troubleshooting CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK * Measuring instrument: 1) No power at outlet. 1. Faulty start Multi tester 2) No power on cord. I Check the voltage. Bad connection between plug and adapter (faulty plug). The distance between pins.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK I Heat a clogged evaporator to 2. No cooling. 2) Refrigeration system is clogged. check it. As soon as the Moisture Residual moisture Air Blowing. Not performed. cracking sound starts, the clogged.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 3. Poor Cooling 1) Refrigerant Partly leaked. Weld joint leak. Parts leak. 2) Poor defrosting capacity. I Check visually. Drain path (pipe) clogged. Inject adiabatics into drain Inject through the hose.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 3. Poor Cooling Residual Weak heat from heater. Sheath Heater - rated. frost. Too short defrosting time. Defrost Sensor. - Faulty characteristics. Seat-D (missing, location. thickness). Structural fault. Gasket gap. Air inflow through the fan motor.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 3. Poor Cooling 4) No cooling air circulation. Faulty fan motor. Fan is Fan shroud contact. - Clearance. constrained. Damping evaporator contact. Accumulated residual frost. Small cooling air Insufficient Fan overload. - Fan misuse. Bad low termperature RPM characteristics.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 4. Warm 1) Clogged cooling path. refrigerator Adiabatics liquid leak ?. compartment Foreign materials. –– Adiabatics dump liquid temperature. 2) Food storage. Store hot food. Store too much at once. Door open.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 6. Condensation 4) Condensation on door. and ice Condensation on the duct door. - Duct door heater is cut. formation. Condensation on the Recess Heater is cut. dispense recess. Duct door is open. / Foreign material clogging. Condensation on the Not fully filled.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 7. Sounds 1) Compressor compartment operating sounds. Transformer sound. Bad connection. –– Correct screw connection. Drip tray vibration sound. Bad assembly. Distortion. Foreign materials inside. Back cover machine sound. Bad connection. Partly damaged.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 8. Faulty lamp 1) Lamp problem. Filament blows out. (freezer and Glass is broken. refrigerator 2) Bad lamp assembly. Not inserted. compartment). Loosened by vibration. 3) Bad lamp socket. Disconnection. Bad soldering.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 10. Structure, 1) Door foam. appearance, Sag. Hinge loose Bolt is loosened during and others. transportation. Not tightly fastened. Fastener worn or damaged. Weak gasket Gasket sealing surface defective. adhesion. Fixed tape.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3. Cooling Cycle Heavy Repair 3-1. The Heavy Repair Standards for Refrigerator with R134a Refrigerant Items Unit Standards Purposes Remarks Pipe and piping Min. Pipe: within 1 hour. To protect The opening time should be reduced to a system opening time.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-2. Summary Of Heavy Repair Process Contents Tools Trouble diagnosis Remove refrigerant - Cut charging pipe ends and discharge refrigerant from Filter, side cutters Residuals drier and compressor. - Use R134a oil and refrigerant for compressor and drier Pipe Cutter, Gas welder, N - Confirm N sealing and packing conditions before use.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-3. Precautions During Heavy Repair Items Precautions 1. Use of tools. 1) Use special parts and tools for R134a. 2. Recovery of refrigerant. 1) Continue to recover the refrigerant for more than 5 minutes after turning the refrigerator off. 2) Install a piercing type valve on the high pressure line (drier side).
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4. Practical Work For Heavy Repair Items Precautions Evaporator 1. Removal of residual Low pressure side refrigerant. KEY POINT Hot Line Compressor Observe the sequence for removal of refrigerant. Drier Suction (If not, compressor oil may leak.) High pressure side Release Condenser Refrigent...
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Items Precautions Evaporator 4. Vacuum degassing. Suction pipe Hot Line Compressor Drier Condenser pressure High Blue pressure Yellow KEY POINT - If power is applied Vaccum Pump during vacuum degassing, vacuum degassing shall be more effective. Pipe Connection - Run the compressor Connect the red hose to the high pressure side and the blue hose to the while charging the...
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Items Precautions Evaporator Hot Line Compressor Drier Condenser Charging Canister 4) Refrigerant Charging Charge refrigerant while operating a compressor as shown above. 5) Pinch the charging pipe with a pinch-off plier after completion of charging. 6) Braze the end of a pinched charging pipe with copper brazer and test for gas leakage at the brazed parts.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4. HOW TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS 4-1. Sound Problems Checks and Measures I Explain general principles of sounds. Hiss sounds • All refrigerators make noises when they run. The compressor and fan produce sounds. There is a fan in the freezer compartment which blows cool air to freezer and refrigerator compartments.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Problems Checks and Measures I Explain the flow of refrigerant. Sounds of water flowing • When the refrigerator stops, the water flowing sound happens. This sound happens when the liquid or vapor refrigerant flows from the evaporator to compressor. I Explain the characteristics of moving parts.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4-2. Measures for Symptoms on Temperature Problems Checks and Measures I Check temperature set in the temperature control knob. Refrigeration is weak. • Refrigerator is generally delivered with the button set at normal use (MID). But customer can adjust the temperature set depending on their habit and taste. If you feel the refrigeration is weak, then set the temperature control button at strong position.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4-3. Odor and Frost Problems Checks and Measures I Explain the basic principles of food odor. Odor in the refrigerator compartment. • Each food has its own particular odor. Therefore it is impossible to prevent or avoid food odor completely when food is stored in the completely sealed refrigerator compartment.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4-5. Others Problems Checks and Measures I Explain the principles of radiator. The refrigerator case is hot. • The radiator pipes are installed in the refrigerator case and partition plate between the refrigerator and the freezer compartment in order to prevent condensation formation.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 1. DOOR (3) Disconnect upper hinge from the hinge supporter by grasping the front part of upper hinge and lifting up (Hinge Assembly, U) in arrow direction A and pull 1) Remove lower cover and then disconnect water forward in arrow B direction.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 2. HANDLE 3. FAN SHROUD GRILLE 1) Remove the caps and remove the two screws holding 1) Aluminum short handle Model the upper fan grille. (1) Grasp the handle by both hands and hold it upward. 2) Remove the upper fan grille by pressing in the hooks with a screwdriver blade.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 4. WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY 4). Separate the Mechanical Cover and Valve Screw. METHOD Mechanical Cover 1) Turn off the power of the refrigerator (pull out the plug). Open the FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR Door and disassemble the Lower Cover. 5) Separate the housing and pull out the valve.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 6. DISPENSER 4) Loosen four screws with a phillips screwdriver and pull the funnel assembly to disconnect. 1) Disconnect funnel and button assembly by pulling down and forward. Funnel Assembly Funnel Assembly Button 5) The duct cap assembly can be disconnected if the hold lever connecting screw is loosened with a phillips driver.
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HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 7) Dispenser Related Parts FRAME ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY COVER, DISPENSER DECO, FRAME DISPLAY PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY FUNNEL ASSEMBLY MICRO SWITCH FRAME, FUNNEL 10 LEVER(SWITCH) 11 FUNNEL 12 BUTTON LEVER 13 HOLLDER BUTTON 14 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 15 SPRING 16 LEVER HOLDER 17 CAP ASSEMBLY, DUCT 18 CAP, DUCT...