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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
Models:
LDCS24223S
LDCS24223W
LDCS24223B
Colors:
Stainless (ST)
Western Black (WB)
Super White (SW)

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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. Models: LDCS24223S LDCS24223W LDCS24223B Colors: Stainless (ST) Western Black (WB) Super White (SW)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ……………………………………………..… 1. SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………………………..…...…. 2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION …………………………………………………………………..3. DISASSEMBLY …………………………………………………………………………………..5 3-1 Removing and replacing refrigerator door …………………………………....3-2 Door ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-3 Door Alignment ………………………………………………………………………….. 3-4 Fan and fan motor (Evaporator) ……………………………………………………..3-5 Defrost Control Assembly …………………………………………………………..… 6 3-6 Lamp ………………………………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    1. SPECIFICATIONS LDCS24223B /00 LDCS24223S /00 LDCS24223W /00 SPECIFICATIONS Color Black Stainless Steel Super White (32 3/4 x 35 1/2 x 69 7/8) in Dimensions (W*D*H) Net Weight 254.8 lb Capacity 24cuft Refrigerant R134a Climate class Temperate (N) Rated Rating...

  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Digital Sensor Control Ice Bin Freezer Light Refrigerator Light Pull out Drawer Durabase Divider Refrigerator Shelf (full) Durabase Dairy Bin E Humidity Controlled Crispers Fold-Up Door Bin Pantry Door Bins Condiment Bin Icemaker*...

  • Page 5: Disassembly

    3. DISASSEMBLY 3-1 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR Door Gasket Replacement ● DOOR 1. Insert gasket into channel Press gasket into channels on the four remaining To remove and replace the refrigerator door: sides of door. CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors.

  • Page 6: Defrost Control Assembly

    3-5 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY 3-6-2 Freezer Compartment Lamp 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. Defrost Control assembly consists of Defrost Sensor and 2. Remove screw with driver. FUSE-M. 3. Grasp the cover Lamp,pull the cover downward. The Defrost Sensor works to defrost automatically. It is attached to the metal side of the Evaporator and senses its temperature.

  • Page 7: How To Remove And Reinstall De Pullout Drawer

    3-9 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER 3-9-1 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) Lift the freezer door up to unhook it from the rail support and remove.
  • Page 8 3-9-2 Follow Steps to Reinstall Step 1) Reinstall the right side gear into the clip. Step 2) Insert the rail into the right side gear. Gears do not Step 3) Insert the rail into the left side gear, and insert the need to be perpendicular to each other.

  • Page 9: Pullout Drawer

    3-10 PULL OUT DRAWER Top Drawer 1. To remove the Top drawer. Pull the drawer out to full extension. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. 2. To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into push it back place.

  • Page 10: Compressor Electrical

    COMPRESSOR ELECTRICAL 4-1 COMPRESSOR (Freezer Drawer model) 4-1-4 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 11: Compressor Freezer Swing Model

    4-3-3 PTC-Applied Circuit Diagram 4-2 COMPRESSOR (Freezer Swing model) Starting Method for the Motor 4-2-1 Role The compressor intakes low temperature and low pressure gas from the evaporator of the refrigerator and compresses OVERLOAD PROTECTOR this gas to high-temperature and high-pressure gas. It then delivers the gas to the condenser.

  • Page 12: Olp (Overload Protector)

    4-4 OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR) 4-4-1 Definition of OLP cross section) (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR (1) OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR) is attached to the Customer part number Compressor and protects the Motor by opening the Lot code/ 12345678 circuit to the Motor if the temperature rises and date code 330 FBYY -S1 BOX98...

  • Page 13: Circuit Diagram

    5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...

  • Page 14: Pcb Picture

    6. PCB PICTURE 6-1 Main PCB P/No & MFG Picture CON8 Drawer CON7 EBR770425** CON201 (2013.05~) CON5 CON1 CON3 CON2 6-2 Display PCB & Sub PCB P/No Picture EBR766839** (2013.05~) CON01...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting With Error Display

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING WITH ERROR DISPLAY 7-1 Freezer Sensor Error (FS E) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for loose connection in CON7 1-. Unplug connector from CON7. Result SVC Action 2-. Check resistance between wires Blue/White to Blue/White Short Change the sensor 0 Ω...
  • Page 16 7-2 Refrigerator Sensor Error (rS E) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for loose connection in CON7 1-. Unplug connector from CON7. Result SVC Action 2-. Check resistance between wires White to White Short Change the sensor 0 Ω Open Replace the refrigerator <Drawer Model>...
  • Page 17 7-3 Icing Sensor Error (IS E) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for loose connection in CON8 <Drawer Model> Result SVC Action 1-. Unplug connector from CON8 Short Change the sensor 0 Ω 2-. Check resistance between wires Red to Orange Open Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and...
  • Page 18 7-4 Defrost Sensor Error (dS E) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for a loose connection. 1. Check the wires Orange to Orange Result SVC Action Short Change the sensor 0 Ω Open Replace the refrigerator Check the Temp and Other Normal resistance (Table-3)
  • Page 19 7-5 Defrost Heater Error (dH E) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the Door gasket Part Result SVC Action Go to the 3 0 Ω Fuse-M 1.- Check for loose connection in defrost Change Fuse-M Other control part connector. 2-.
  • Page 20 7-6 Freezer Fan Error (FF E) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) Open the freezer door and Check the Status SVC Action air flow. ※ While an error code is displayed, No windy Go to 3 the fan is not working.
  • Page 21 7-7 Condenser Fan Error (CF E) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode. (Push the button 1 time) Check the fan rotating. Status SVC Action ※ While an error code is displayed, No windy Check motor the fan is not working.
  • Page 22 7-8 Communication Error (CO E) Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check for loose connection in CON101 from PCB Display Check voltage between wires Red to Blue Result SVC Action 12 V Go to the 3 Check the Hinge CON101 Other (loose connection) <CON101>...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Without Error Display

    8. TROUBLESHOOTING WITHOUT ERROR DISPLAY 8-1 Freezer room LED Lamp doesn’t work Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the Freezer door switch. If feel sticky, Change the door s/w. Check the door S/W resistance. Status Result SVC Action Go to the 3 Normal Change door S/W Go to the 3...
  • Page 24 8-2 Refrigerator room LED Lamp doesn’t work Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the Refrigerator door switch. If feel sticky, Change the door s/w. Check the door Switch resistance. Status Result SVC Action Go to the 3 Normal Other Change door Switch Infinity Go to the 3...
  • Page 25 8-3 Poor cooling in Fresh food section Checking flow Result & SVC Action 1-. Unplug connector from CON7 Temperature Result 2-. Check resistance between wires White to White 23°F °C <Drawer Model> 32°F °C 41°F °C 50°F °C 19.5 59°F °C Reset the unit and Input Test 1 Mode.
  • Page 26 8-4 Poor cooling in Freezer compartment Checking flow Result & SVC Action 1-. Unplug connector from CON7 2-. Check resistance between wires Temperature Result Blue/White to Blue/White. -22°F °C <Drawer Model> -13°F °C -4°F °C 5°F °C 14°F °C 23°F °C 32°F °C...
  • Page 27 Checking flow Result & SVC Action Check the Fan motor. Rotate fan using your hand. Point Result SVC Action It feel sticky, change the motor. Motor Sticky Change the motor (cause of ice or rust inside of motor). 1.- Check for loose connection in CON7 2-.

  • Page 28: Reference

    9. REFERENCE 9-1 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. * 1 time : Comp / Damper / All FAN on (All things displayed) <Drawer Model>...
  • Page 29 9-2 TEMPERATURE CHART - FRZ AND ICING SENSOR TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE -39°F (-40°C) 4.09 V 73.29 ㏀ -30°F (-35°C) 3.84 V 53.63 ㏀ -21°F (-30°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) 16.99 ㏀...
  • Page 30 9-3 TEMPERATURE CHART - REF AND DEF SENSOR TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE -39°F (-40°C) 4.48 V 225.1 ㏀ -30°F (-35°C) 4.33 V 169.8 ㏀ -21°F (-30°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) 60.13 ㏀...
  • Page 31 9-4 HOW TO CHECK THE FAN-ERROR After sending a signal to the fan, the MICOM checks the BLDC fan motor s lock status. If there is no feedback signal from the BLDC fan, the fan motor stops for 10 seconds and then is powered again for 15 seconds. To determine that there is a fan motor malfunction, this process is repeated 3 times.

  • Page 32: Component Testing Information

    10. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION 10-1 Defrost Controller Assembly Function - Controller assembly is consist of 2 kinds of part those are fuse-m and sensor. we can decide part is defect or not when we check the resistance. - Fuse-m can cut off the source when defrost heater operate the unusual high temperature. - Sensor give temperature information to Micom How to Set a ohmmeter to the 2 housing pin.
  • Page 33 10-2 Sheath Heater Function Sheath heater is a part for defrost. All heating wire is connected to only one line. So we can decide part is defect or not when we check the resistance. How to Measure (1) (2) Set a ohmmeter connect to The 2 housing pin. Measure the 2 pin connected to Sheath Heater.
  • Page 34 10-3 Damper The damper supplies the cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator Function section. How to Measure < Damper Circuit > Blue Blue White White Check the 3 Yellow < extension > Check the Check the Check the resistance between connectors 1,3 and 2,4 .It means check whether or not applying an electric current.
  • Page 35 10-4 Freezer Door Switch Function The switch sense if the door open or close. - When the door open, light on. - When the door open, the switch give information to Micom. When the door open, internal contact operate on and off moving plunger of door switch up and down.
  • Page 36 10-5 Door Switch Refrigerator Function The switch senses if the door is open or closed. - When the door open, lamp on. - When the door open, the switch give information to Micom. When the door open, internal contact operate on and off moving plunger of door switch up and down.

  • Page 37: Compressor 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 Test Button Check Voltage about 200V past 30second after turn on Test Mode Comp Ref.
  • Page 38 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 back plate cover behind the refrigerator.
  • Page 39 11-2 CHECK B B1. LED blinks once, then repeats (FCT0 Fault) Protection Logic Blink OFF Blink OFF - Purpose: Detecting motor current and voltage error - Check voltage at point A (Motor Voltage), point B (Motor Current) andPoint C (Capacitor Voltage) when compressor is off.
  • Page 40 B3. 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 41 B5. LED blinks seven times, then repeats Protection Logic 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 42 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 43 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 44 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...
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 pattern Partial None on evaporator *Equalization *Equalization Test Test Very Fast Very Slow Very Slow Very Fast...

  • Page 49: Ice Maker And Dispenser

    12. ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 12-1 Operation Principle Power Input Initial Control • Adjust Ejector to Start Position with power on. Icemaking • Waits until water in the TRAY is frozen after Ice Maker starts Control operation.

  • Page 50: Icemaker Functions

    12-2 Icemaker functions 12-2-1 Start Position 1) When power is initially applied or reapplied after power is cut, it detects feeler arm of the TRAY after completion of MICOM initialization. The detecting feeler arm moves up and down. 2) The feeler arm of icemaker tray is judged by output signal, high and low signal, of HALL SENSOR. Make the tray to horizontal by rotating ice ejection motor in normal or reverse direction so that High/Low signal can be applied to MICOM Pin (P22).
  • Page 51 MAXIMUM TILTING POINT Bank is not full HALL Sensor Output Signals Bank is full HALL Sensor Output Signals Ice checking AXIS LEVEL 30° Ice checking AXIS -160° -170° -32° -41° -53° -58° -80° -8°-0° -10° Lock Lock Ice ejection Icemaking original point 2±1 sec Horizontal...
  • Page 52 12-2-4 Test Icemaker Mode Test function starts when test switch is pressed for more than 3 seconds . User shouldn’t force operation while doing test mode, service or cleaning. Test switch will work only when ice tray its in horizontal position, not during ice ejection or water supplying. When pressing the Test Switch, feeler arm will sense and then ice tray will start ice ejection, after twisting, ice tray returns to initial position.

  • Page 53: Description Of Function & Circuit Of Micom

    13. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM 13-1 FUNCTION 13-1-1 Function 1. When the appliance is plugged in, it defaults to 37°F for the refrigerator and 0°F for the freezer. You can adjust the refrigerator and the freezer control temperature by pressing the ADJUST button. 2.
  • Page 54 13-1-6 Alarm for Open Door 1. This feature sounds a buzzer when the freezer or refrigerator door is not closed within 1 minute after it is opened. 2. One minute after the door is opened, the buzzer sounds three times each for 1/2 second. These tones repeat every 30 seconds.
  • Page 55 13-1-9 Electrical Parts Are Turned On Sequentially Electrical parts such as compressor, defrosting heater, freezer fan, etc. are turned on in the following order to prevent noise and parts damage. Several parts are started at the same time at initial power on and are turned off together when test is completed.
  • Page 56 13-1-10 Defect Diagnosis Function 1. Automatic diagnosis makes servicing the refrigerator easy. 2. When a defect occurs, the buttons will not operate. 3. When the defect CODE removes the sign, it returns to normal operation (RESET). 4. The defect CODE shows on the refrigerator and freezer display. Door Error Code ①...
  • Page 57 13-1-11 TEST Mode 1. The test mode allows checking the PCB and the function of the product as well as finding out the defective part in case of an error. 2. The test mode is operated by pressing test button at main PCB conttroller. 3.

  • Page 58: Exploded View

    #EV# 14. EXPLODED VIEW DRAWER CASE PARTS Caution: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 281A 103B 280A *Reversible Kit 402A 103A 282L 281B 281D 282E 281C 503F 409A 281F 120A 903D 501F 501A 282B 411A 304A 410G 409C...
  • Page 59 #EV# DRAWER FREEZER PARTS Caution: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 133B 145C 136B 131A 133B 145F 133A 160C 133A 132P 132Q 237C 132P 136D...
  • Page 60 #EV# DRAWER REFRIGERATOR PARTS Caution: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 143A 143A 167B 145J 151C 145G 154A 145H 151A 154B 151B 133C 155B 160B 128A 170A 128B...
  • Page 61 #EV# DRAWER DOOR PARTS Caution: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 230A 231A 233A 241F 212G 212J 241E 212K 237A 244E 244A 241C 237A 212K 241C 212J 243A 241D 286A 243B 250A 250B 250C 249E 201A 200A 250B...
  • Page 62 #EV# ICEMAKER PARTS Caution: Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 600A 627A 619A...
  • Page 63 October,2015 P/No. MFL31442315...

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