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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
MODEL : LSFD2491**
COLOR : STAINLESS(ST)

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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. MODEL : LSFD2491** COLOR : STAINLESS(ST)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 2 1. SPECIFICATIONS ................................3 2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..............................4 3. DISASSEMBLY ................................5- REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS ................5 DOOR ................................6 SUB PCB ................................7 DOOR ALIGNMENT ............................8 FAN AND FAN MOTOR........................... 8 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY ........................

  • Page 3: Specifications

    1. SPECIFICATIONS 1-1 LSFD2491** 23.5 cu.ft. ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS DOOR DESIGN Side Rounded VEGETABLE TRAY Clear Drawer Type 3 /4 7 /8 1 /4 DIMENSIONS (inches) X 30 X 70 (WXDXH) 23.5cu.ft. COMPRESSOR Linear NET WEIGHT (pounds) 148kg (326lb) EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type COOLING SYSTEM...

  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Icemaker Ice Bin Ice Compartment Door - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Disassembly

    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: Door

    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. Insert mullion into channel. Insert the mullion into channel at door as shown below.
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  • Page 8: Door Alignment

    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: Refrigerator Light (Top)

    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: Multi Duct

    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: Dispenser

    3-9 DISPENSER 3-11 ICE BUTTON ASSEMBLY 1) Remove the 1 screw holding the lever. 2) Remove the spring from the hook. 3) Push and pull on the tab to remove. 2) Holding the inner side of 1) Pull out the drain the dispenser pull Button Lever forward to remove.

  • Page 12: Icemaker Replacement

    3-14 Icemaker replacement 3-15 SUB PCB FOR WORKING DISPENSER 1) Remove 3 screws marked in the picture below. 1) Disconnect the wire harness. 2) Remove 1 screw from PCB and replace with new PCB. 2) Grasp the bottom of motor cover assembly and pull it out slowly to remove.

  • Page 13: Cap Duct Motor Replacement

    3-16 CAP DUCT MOTOR REPLACEMENT 1) Separate the Housing of the Cap Duct Motor. 2) Unscrew 3 screws to disassemble the motor. 3) When replacing the motor, check the position of the door duct and the link for proper fit. Duct Door Link Cap Duct Motor...

  • Page 14: How To Remove A Ice Bin

    3-17 HOW TO REMOVE ICE BIN 3-18 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) Auto shuto (feeler arm) Note) Before remove ice bin, put on clean golves for 2) Lift the lower part slightly.

  • Page 15: How To Remove And Reinstall The Pullout Drawer

    3-19 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER 3-19-1 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 from each side).
  • Page 16 3-19-2 Follow Steps to Reinstall Step 1) Insert both side of supporter cover tv into Step 2) Assemble a bar and gear ice with screw. connector rails, and then screw them. Push the otherside of the gear to inside of the bar.

  • Page 17: Water Valve Disassembly Method

    3-20 WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD 3-21 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 18: Pull Out Drawer

    3-22 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 19: Caution : Sealed System Repair

    CAUTION : Sealed System Repair 3-23 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 20: Adjustment

    HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE HOMEBAR 3-25 3-25-1 CASE ASSEMBLY, HOME BAR 3-25-2 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 21 3-25-4 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 22 3-27 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 23 3-28 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. - 23 -...
  • Page 24 3-29 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 25: Compressor

    4. ADJUSTMENT 4-1 COMPRESSOR 4-2-3 Compressor protection logic Since linear Comp conducts linear reciprocating motion, 4-1-1 Role 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 26: Circuit Diagram

    5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING - 27 -...
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  • Page 29: Pcb Picture

    7. PCB Picture 7-1. Main PCB ( P/N : EBR789406) ( P/ P P N / / : EBR789406) 6 CON7 CON201 CON6 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 7-2. Display PCB ( P/N : EBR791597) CON802 CON102 CON101 CON3 CON103 - 29 -...
  • Page 30 7-3. Sub PCB - 30 -...
  • Page 31 8. Trouble Shooting 8-1. Freezer Sensor Error (E FS) Symptom Check Point 1. E FS 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance CON7 CON201 CON6 CON7 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON7 Open pin ~ 18 Other Normal CON7...
  • Page 32 Freezer Sensor Error (E FS) 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 33 2. Refrigerator Sensor Error (E rS) Symptom Check Point 1. E rS 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance CON7 CON201 CON6 CON7 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON7 Open pin ~ 16 Other Normal CON7 Resistance [Ω]...
  • Page 34 Refrigerator Sensor Error (E rS) 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 35 8-3. Icing Sensor Error (E IS) Symptom Check Point 1. E IS 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance CON7 CON201 CON6 CON5 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON5 Open pin ~ 12 Other Normal CON5 Resistance [Ω]...
  • Page 36 Icing Sensor Error (E IS) 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 37 8-4. Defrost Sensor Error (F dS) Symptom Check Point 1. F dS 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance Defrost Controller CON7 CON201 CON7 CON6 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON7 Open pin ~ 20 Other Normal CON7...
  • Page 38 Defrost Sensor Error (F dS) 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 39 8-5. Defrost Sensor Error (r dS) Symptom Check Point 1. r dS 1. Check f or a loose connection 2. Check Sensor Resistance Defrost Controller CON7 CON201 CON7 CON6 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 Resistance [Ω] Short CON7 Open pin ~ 14 Other Normal CON7...
  • Page 40 Defrost Sensor Error (r dS) 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 41 8-6. Defrost Heater Error (F dH) Symptom Check Point 1. F dH 1. Check the door gasket 2. Check the Def rost control part 3. Check the PCB output voltage 4. Check Defrost Heater CON7 CON7 CON201 CON201 CON3 CON6 CON6 CON3 CON2...
  • Page 42 Defrost Heater Error (F dH) 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 43 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 44 8-7. Defrost Heater Error (r dH) Symptom Check Point 1. r dH 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 CON7 CON201 CON201 CON3 CON6 CON6...
  • Page 45 Defrost Heater Error (r dH) 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 46 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 47 8-8. Refrigerator Fan Error (E rF) Symptom Check Point 1. E rF 1. Check the air f low 2. Check the PCB Fan motor voltage Duct CON7 CON201 CON6 CON6 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON6 8~12V pin ~ 5 CON6...
  • Page 48 Refrigerator Fan Error (E rF) 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 Open the f reezer door and Check CON6 8~12V the air f low.
  • Page 49 8-9. Freezer Fan Error (E FF) Symptom Check Point 1. E FF 1. Check the air f low 2. Check the Fan Motor 2. Check the PCB Fan motor voltage Fan Motor CON7 CON201 CON7 CON6 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7...
  • Page 50 Freezer Fan Error (E FF) 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 Open the f reezer door and Check CON7 8~12V the air f low.
  • Page 51 8-10. Icing Fan Error (E IF) Symptom Check Point 1. E IF 1. Check the air f low 2. Check the Connector 2. Check the PCB Fan motor voltage Air Flow Connector CON7 CON201 CON7 CON6 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7...
  • Page 52 Freezer Fan Error (E IF) 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 Open the f reezer door and Check CON7 8~12V the air f low.
  • Page 53 8-11. Condenser Fan Error (E CF) Symptom Check Point 1. E CF 1. Check the air f low 2. Check the Connector 2. Check the PCB Fan motor voltage Fan Motor CON7 CON201 CON7 CON6 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7 8~12V...
  • Page 54 Condenser Fan Error (E CF) 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 55 8-12. Communication Error (E CO) Symptom Check Point 1. E CO 1. Check the loose connection 2. Check the Hinge connection CON7 CON201 CON6 CON3 CON2 CON1 CON5 CON101 CON5 Voltage [V] CON101 pin ~ 2 CON101 Not 0V, 5V pin ~ 3 CON101 Not 0V, 5V...
  • Page 56 Communication Error (E CO) Change the Main PCB Check the voltage. Is CON101 2 pin ~ 4 voltage 0V or 5V? Check the loose connection Voltage CON101 CON101 pin ~ 4 0V, 5V Check the Check the voltage. Hinge (loose Is CON101 1 pin ~ 2 connection)
  • Page 57 8-13. 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 - 57 -...
  • Page 58 8-14. Cube mode doesn’t work 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 - 58 -...
  • Page 59 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 60 8-15. 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 - 60 -...
  • Page 61 8-15. Crush mode doesn’t work 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 - 61 -...
  • Page 62 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 63 8-16. 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 64 8-17. 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 CON3 CON2...
  • Page 65 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 66 Freezer room lamp doesn’t work Change the Change the Check the Freezer door switch. Door S/W LED Lamp Check the LED Lamp voltage Does it f eel sticky? Is voltage 12V? LED Lamp LED Lamp Change the Check the door S/W resistance. Door S/W Is it correct compared with table? Change the...
  • Page 67 8-18. 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 CON3 CON2 CON1...
  • Page 68 Refrigerator room lamp doesn’t work Change the Change the Check the Ref rigerator door switch. Door S/W LED Lamp Check the LED Lamp voltage Does it f eel sticky? Is voltage 12V? LED Lamp Change the Check the door S/W resistance. Door S/W Is it correct compared with table? Change the...
  • Page 69 8-19. 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 CON7 CON201 LED Lamp...
  • Page 70 Refrigerator room lamp doesn’t work Change the Change the Check the Ref rigerator door switch. Door S/W LED Lamp Check the LED Lamp voltage Does it f eel sticky? Is voltage 12V? LED Lamp Change the Check the door S/W resistance. Door S/W Is it correct compared with table? Change the...
  • Page 71 8-20. 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 72 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 ~ 20 Rotate f an using hand. -22ºF / -30ºC It f eel sticky? -13ºF / -25ºC...
  • Page 73 Replace Check the Fan Motor voltage Main PCB Is Fan Motor voltage 8~12V? TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7 8~12V pin ~ 12 Change the Check the Fan Motor voltage motor Is Fan Feed Back voltage 1~5V? TEST MODE 1 Voltage [V] CON7 Not 0V, 5V...
  • Page 74 8-21. Wi-Fi Modem Error (E Od) Symptom Check Point 1. E Od 1. Check the loose connection 2. Check the voltage - 74 -...
  • Page 75 Voltage[v] 3.3V pin~9 Check the voltage. Is J1 1 pin ~ 4 Voltage[v] pin~ 4 - 75 -...

  • Page 76: Reference

    9. Reference 9. 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. * 1 time : Comp / Damper / All FAN on (All things displayed) Refrigerator Freezer...
  • Page 77 9-2 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) 22.33 2.89 V 5°F (-15°C) 2.56 V 16.99 14°F (-10°C) 13.05...
  • Page 78 9-3 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 14°F (-10°C) 3.22 V...

  • Page 79: Component Testing Information

    10. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION 10-1 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 80 10-2 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 81 10-2 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 Set a ohmmeter connect to The housing pins. Measure the pins connected to Sheath Heater.
  • Page 82 10-3 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 83 10-4 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 - 83 -...
  • Page 84 Push Hook Push Hook Push second Push first - 84 -...
  • Page 85 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 - 85 -...
  • Page 86 Push First push Second push - 86 -...
  • Page 87 10-5 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 ~ 12.1 - 87 -...
  • Page 88 10-6 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 89 10-7 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 90 10-8 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 91 10-9 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 - 91 -...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    11. 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 & sound Refer FLB075(A-Inverter) TEST1...
  • Page 93 11-1 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 94 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 95 11-2 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 96 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 97 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 98 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 99 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 100 11-3 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 101 11-4 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 102 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 - 102 -...
  • Page 103 LED operating condition Cause Service guideline 1. Please check, Whether connector of PCB Parts compressor is attached defect or rightly or not. after LED two - time repetiton (Stroke Trip) Compress power off 2. After the first action, Connector You check on normal miss operation of - off -...
  • Page 104 11-5 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART COMPLAINT POINTS TO BE CHECKED REMEDY • Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet? • Plug into the outlet. No Cooling. • Check if the power switch is set to OFF. • Set the switch to ON. •...
  • Page 105 11-6 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 106 11-6-2 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 107 12. ICEMAKER OPERATING METHOD AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 12-1 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 108 12-2 Trouble Shooting Ice & Water system Issues 12-3-1 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 109: Description Of Function & Circuit Of Micom

    13. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM - 109 -...
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  • Page 111 13-1-10 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. 13-1-11 Cooling Fan Motor 1.
  • Page 112 13-1-16 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 113 14. 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 103B 610F 271B 103A 207A 282G 402A 406D...
  • Page 114 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 115 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 116 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 117 DISPENSER PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 276A 276G 276F 276I 405A 276B 275A 278C 279A 278D 279K 402E 402C 279L 501D 410S 501J 279B 281A 501A 279C...
  • Page 118 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 603B...
  • Page 119 ICE MAKER & ICE BIN PARTS CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 630J 630J 612A 630F 630B 630C 600A 611A 607A 630A 630H 630D 606A 630E 630Q 630G...
  • Page 120 P/No. MFL68744201 SEP., 2014 Printed in Korea...

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