Samsung RS2530 XAA Series Fast Track Troubleshooting

Models Covered:
RS2530**/XAA
SxS Refrigeration
Self Diagnosis: Press both buttons (Ice Type
-Filter Reset) simultaneously (No sound
when both buttons are pressed at the same
time) 'til the display quits blinking and
beeps, 8-12 seconds, then release and read
Fault Codes.
This will also cancel the Fault Mode created
by self-diagnosis at power up.
Forced Mode: Press both buttons (Ice Type –
Fridge) simultaneously (No sound when both
buttons are pressed at the same time) 'til it
beeps and goes blank, 8-12 seconds
Wait 5 seconds between button pushes
Press Freeze button one
time at the Test Mode to
Force Compressor Run,
measure fan and com-
pressor voltages at main
PCB

Temperature/Resistance/Voltage Chart for Refrigerators Sensors

Temp. (Ω) Volts
-29.2°F 64227 4.326
-27.4°F 61012 4.296
-25.6°F 57977 4.264
-23.8°F 55112 4.232
-22.0°F 52406 4.199
-20.2°F 49848 4.165
-18.4°F 47431 4.129
-16.6°F 45146 4.093
-14.8°F 42984 4.056
-13.0°F 40938 4.018
-11.2°F 39002 3.98
-9.4°F 37169 3.94
-7.6°F 35433 3.899
-5.8°F 33788 3.858
-4.0°F 32230 3.816
-2.2°F 30752 3.773
-0.4°F 29350 3.729
Publication # tsRS2530 Revision Date 3/17/2010
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intended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience
and knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.
Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability for
injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet.
Press Freeze button a sec-
ond time to Force Defrost
for Freezer, measure de-
frost voltage at main PCB
Temp. (Ω) Volts
1.4°F 28021 3.685
3.2°F 26760 3.64
5.0°F 25562 3.594
6.8°F 24425 3.548
8.6°F 23345 3.501
10.4°F 22320 3.453
12.2°F 21345 3.405
14.0°F 20418 3.356
15.8°F 19537 3.307
17.6°F 18698 3.258
19.4°F 17901 3.208
21.2°F 17142 3.158
23.0°F 16419 3.107
24.8°F 15731 3.057
26.6°F 15076 3.006
28.4°F 14452 2.955
30.2°F 13857 2.904
Fast Track Troubleshooting
Temp. (Ω)
32.0°F 13290
33.8°F 12749
35.6 °F 12233
37.4 °F 11741
39.2 °F 11271
41.0°F 10823
42.8°F 10395
44.6°F 9986
46.4°F 9596
48.2°F 9223
50.0°F 8867
51.8°F 8526
53.6°F 8200
55.4°F 7888
57.2°F 7590
59.0°F 7305
60.8°F 7032
Sales Mode, No Compressor
Operation
Press Power Freeze & Freezer
temp buttons simultaneously
for 3 sec ( you will hear a "Ding
Dong") to remove or put into
Sales Mode. When in the Sales
Mode the Cooling OFF icon will
be displayed on the front
panel.
Removing power will NOT
cancel this mode.
Volts Temp. (Ω)
2.853 62.6°F 6771
2.802 64.4°F 6521
2.751 66.2°F 6281
2.7 68.0°F 6052
2.649 69.8°F 5832
2.599 71.6°F 5621
2.548 75.2°F 5225
2.498 77.0°F 5000
2.449 78.8°F 4861
2.399 80.6°F 4690
2.35 86.0°F 4218
2.301 87.8°F 4072
2.253 89.6°F 3933
2.205 91.4°F 3799
2.158 95.0°F 3547
2.111 96.8°F 3428
2.064 100.4°F 3204
Volts
2.019
1.974
1.929
1.885
1.842
1.799
1.716
1.675
1.636
1.596
1.483
1.447
1.412
1.377
1.309
1.277
1.213