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Service Manual -V1.0 Service Manual SBS Series Model Name Product specification Abbreviation FR-FV1DAIM0IX Ice maker + minibar Type A FR-FV1DAI0IX Ice maker Type B FR-FV1DI0BK Recessed handle, Black Type C FR-FV1DI0IX Recessed handle, Inox Type C FRFV1DA0BK Grip handle, Black...
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Service Manual -V1.0 (Type C) (Type D) The picture in this service manual is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real product. This manual mainly teaches the method, the specific work skill needs engineer to accumulate through the daily work.
Vestel Electronics (ShangHai) Tranding Co., Ltd. ShenZhen Branch Technical Maintenance Manual Copyright @2020 All rights reserved. Replication of all or part of the Manual in any forms shall not be allowed without written approval by Vestel Electronics (ShangHai) Tranding Co., Ltd. ShenZhen Branch.
Service Manual -V1.0 Contents 1. SPECIFICATIONS ..............................6 2. SAFETY WARNING ............................... 7 2.1 W ARNING FOR OPERATION SAFETY ........................... 7 2.2 S AFETY INSTRUCTION FOR REFRIGERANT ......................... 9 3. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING ......................10 3.1 H ANDLING ................................. 10 3.2 D ........................
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Service Manual -V1.0 7.10 D ............................. 51 ISPLAY CONTROL BOARD 7.11 M AIN CONTROL BOARD ............................53 7.12 D ................................. 55 ISTRIBUTOR 7.13 O PEN DOOR MOTOR AND ICE BLOCKING PLATE ..................... 56 7.14 B AR COUNTER ................................ 58 7.15 W (N )...
Service Manual -V1.0 1. Specifications Product size Energy Category System Model name Certifications Color Description of Goods (mm)(WxDxH) Class 664mm Grip handle, SBS, Inox, Electronic control, Total No FR-FV1DAIM0IX 897x761x1765 Inox On door display, Total no frost, 220V-240V/50hz, Frost VDE Plug, Energy class F, Automatic ice maker+ Mini bar 664mm Grip handle, SBS, Inox, Electronic control, Total No FR-FV1DAI0IX...
Service Manual -V1.0 2. Safety Warning 2.1 Warning for operation safety Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your freezer. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your freezer.
Service Manual -V1.0 CONNECTING ELECTRICITY Electrical Shock Failure to follow these instructions Hazard. can result in death, fire, or electrical Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. shock. Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use an adapter. WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death.
Service Manual -V1.0 guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposal. It is the consumer's responsibility to comply with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product. 12) This freezer is intended to be used in household and similar environments. 13) Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of this freezer.
Service Manual -V1.0 3. Installation and commissioning 3.1 Handling Handling Protect the refrigerator in moving. Please move it by handcart with cushion Remove all packing materials and bottom cushion, then move into house for placement After moving it to appropriate location, wait for 2 hou rs before power on.
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Service Manual -V1.0 3) As shown as right photos, use screwdriver to remove 2 pcs screws, and then remove the upper hinge cover. 4) Disconnect the connectors, then use cross screwdriver or socket spanner to remove the 2pcs M5 screws and 1 pc grounding screw by anticlockwise, then remove the upper hinge.
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Service Manual -V1.0 Disassembly of refrigerator door 1) Use screwdriver to remove the 2 pcs screws, and then remove the upper hinge cover. 2) Use cross screwdriver or socket spanner to remove the 2 pcs M5 screws by anticlockwise, and then remove the upper hinge.
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Service Manual -V1.0 1) Put the freezer door down gently until the axis of hinge inserted into the axis hole of door completely. 2) Put the upper hinge on suitable position, then use cross screwdriver or socket spanner to fix the 2 pcs M5 screws and 1 pc grounding screw by clockwise, and connect the 6 pcs wiring connectors.
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Service Manual -V1.0 5) Assemble the protective cover and fix the screws assembly of refrigerator door 1) Put the refrigerator door down gently until the axis of hinge inserted into the axis hole of door completely, and then closes the door, to make sure the refrigerator door fit the cabinet closely.
Service Manual -V1.0 3.3 Installation location Installation location Please select a ventilated place to place the refrigerator, and reserve space according to the recommended size in the picture, which is conducive to heat dissipation, performance improvement and energy consumption reduction. 3.4 Leveling of the refrigerator Leveling of the refrigerator If the refrigerator cannot be placed steadily, adjust the...
Service Manual -V1.0 1) Take out 4 bolts from the plastic bag containing the user manual, and fix the bolts in the screw holes on the door with a cross screwdriver. 2) Install the door handle onto the bolt, tighten the screw in the handle side hole with the Allen wrench in the plastic bag, install the screw cover, and complete the installation.
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Service Manual -V1.0 Adjustment to inhomogenous aperture the door (Up and down) 1) Use screwdriver to remove the 2 pcs screws, and then remove the upper hinge cover. 2) Use screwdriver to loosen the 2 pcs screws, right and left adjust the upper hinge to make door aperture be homogeneity.
Service Manual -V1.0 4. Main parts and external dimension 4.1 Main parts (The picture is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real product) Type A...
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Service Manual -V1.0 Type B Type C and Type D...
Service Manual -V1.0 4.2 External dimension Code Type A Type B Type C Type D Description Height to top of cabinet 1788 1765 1788 1700 Width Depth w/Handle Depth w/Handle Depth (Door open 90 deg. w) 1135 1112 1112 1112 Width (Door open 90 deg.
Service Manual -V1.0 5. Electric control system 5.1 Electrical parts parameters Product Model Type A and Type B Type C and Type D Rated Voltage 200-240V, 50Hz 200-240V, 50Hz Item Specification Specification Refrigerant R600a R600a PZ120H1Y (GMCC) Compressor (Part code : Lu118PY1 11101010015037) Starting device type...
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Service Manual -V1.0 Ice maker motor DC12V、0.6W None Crushed ice motor 110~115V、130W None Open door motor DC12V、7W None Lights Lights inside the freezing chamber DC12V、≤2.5W DC12V、≤2.5W Lights inside the refrigerating DC12V、≤2.5W DC12V、≤2.5W chamber Others Lights DC5V、≤0.4W DC5V、≤0.4W ■ ■ Switch of the lights Mechanical switch Mechanical switch Other electrical parts...
Service Manual -V1.0 5.3 Main PCB terminal connection diagram Type A and Type B Connecting terminals Connecting terminals Compressor Ice maker motor Defrosting heater in freezing chamber Open door motor Distributor heater Electric damper Crushed ice motor Electric damper heater Ice output electromagnet Bar door switch...
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Service Manual -V1.0 Distributor input water valve Freezing-light switch Ice maker input water valve Refrigerating-light switch Ice maker heater in water inlet Lights inside the distributor Bar door heater Display control board Ice maker sensor Fan motor of the freezing chamber Refrigerating sensor Ice crusher outlet heater Defrosting sensor in freezing chamber...
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Service Manual -V1.0 Type D Connecting terminals Connecting terminals Power supply LED of freezer room Compressor Defrost sensor of freezer room Freezer Defrost heater Temperature sensor of freezer Freezer fan Temperature sensor of refrigerator Electric air damper Refrigerator door LED switch Display control panel Freezer door LED switch LED of fridge room...
Service Manual -V1.0 6. Refrigeration system 6.1 Refrigeration system working principle Type A and Type B 1 Compressor→2 Transition pipe→3 Back Condenser→4 Left Condenser→5 Anti-water condensed pipe→6 Right Condenser→7 Drier→8 Capillary Tube→9 Evaporator→10 Suction Pipe→11 Suction connection Pipe→1 Compressor Type C and Type D 1.Compressor→2.Exhaust transition pipe→3.Left condenser→4.Anti-condensationg tube→5.Right condenser→6.Dry filter→7.Capillary tube→8.Evaporator→9.Return pipe→10.Return transition pipe...
Service Manual -V1.0 6.3 Circulating route of cooling air Air intake Air outlet 6.4 Welding points in chambers or foam layer points on freezer evaporator Welding point Pipe outer diameter (mm) 1-Freezing capillary and inlet of evaporator Aluminum pipe: Copper pipe: Φ3.0 Φ5.1 2-Heat transition tube and outlet of evaporator Copper pipe:...
Service Manual -V1.0 6.5 Welding point in the compressor case Type A and Type B Welding point Pipe outer diameter (mm) Copper pipe: Φ6.93 Steel pipe: Φ4.76 1-Compressor outlet tube and inlet of transition pipe Steel pipe: Φ4.76 Steel pipe: Φ4.76 2-Inlet of back condenser tube and outlet of transition pipe Steel pipe: Φ4.76 Steel pipe: Φ4.76...
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Service Manual -V1.0 Welding point Pipe outer diameter (mm) 1-Inlet of anti-condensation tube and outlet of condenser Steel pipe: Φ4.76 Steel pipe: Φ4.76 2-Outlet of anti-condensation tube and inlet of dry filter Copper pipe: Steel pipe: Φ4.76 Φ6.33 3-Outlet of dry filter and inlet of freezing capillary Copper pipe: Φ4.0 Copper pipe: Φ1.8 4-Heat transition tube and Suction connection tube...
Service Manual -V1.0 7. Dismantling of parts 7.1 Parts on the door Door seal Door seal is installed into door liner groove. 1)Open the refrigerator door; 2)Take the door seal ① out of door liner; Door tray While squeezing it inward, lift up the door tray and take it out from door liner.
Service Manual -V1.0 7.3 Light system Light Light of the refrigerating 1)Take the lamp cover down 2)Push away the hook with your hand along the arrow direction shown in the picture and separate LED light panel from the hook; then take down LED light panel 3)Remove the connecting terminals on LED light panel and take down the LED light panel.
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Service Manual -V1.0 Lights inside the distributor (Type A and Type B) 1)Use a suction cup to suck at the upper left corner of the display control panel , pull it outwards with force. 2)Remove the connecting terminals and take down the LED light.
Service Manual -V1.0 7.4 Air duct in refrigerating chamber and electric damper Air duct components refrigerating chamber 1) Remove by cross screwdriver the screws on the positions shown in the picture anticlockwise. 2) Pull the decoration cover of refrigerating air duct to the right along horizontal direction, take out the decoration cover of refrigerating air duct.
Service Manual -V1.0 Tear off the adhesive tape, open the foam and remove the electric damper to complete the replacement. 7.5 Ice maker (Type A and Type B) Disassembly of ice maker 1) As shown in the photo, hold the front bottom edge of ice storage box, raise it ❶...
Service Manual -V1.0 3) Use cross screwdriver to remove the fitting screw of wiring connector box, then remove the box. Unplug all connecting terminals . 7.6 Crashing ice motor (Type A and Type B) Disassembly of crashing ice motor 1)Use cross screwdriver to remove 4 fitting screws of crashing ice motor.
Service Manual -V1.0 7.7 Air duct components in freezing chamber and fan motor Type A and Type B Air duct components in freezing chamber 1) First, emove the fitting screws of guiding rail (3 pcs fitting screws for each guiding rail) . 2)Remove aluminum foil on screw hole caps,then use knife to take off the screw hole caps.
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Service Manual -V1.0 5)Unlock all plastic hooks of back cover, then take it out. 6) Unplug the connecting terminals. 7) After the removal of upper air duct in freezing chamber. Catch hold of cover plate of freezing lower air duct shown in the picture, pull it out along the arrow direction and take it out.
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Service Manual -V1.0 2) Remove by screwdriver the two fixing screws. Complete disassembly of the motor Type C and Type D Air duct components in freezing chamber 1)Remove aluminum foil on screw hole caps,then use knife to take off the screw hole caps. 2)Remove the 2 fitting screws of upper front cover of freezer air duct.
Service Manual -V1.0 4) Unplug the connecting terminals. 5) After the removal of upper air duct in freezing chamber. Catch hold of cover plate of freezing lower air duct shown in the picture, pull it out along the arrow direction and take it out. Fan motor of air duct 1)...
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Service Manual -V1.0 1)Remove the air duct components in freezing chamber. 2)Disconnect all connecting terminals. 3)Remove the welding on inlet and outlet tubes. 4)Remove two screws which are used to fix the evaporator and remove the evaporator. Defrost heater components on the evaporator This defrost heater with defrost sensor and fuse can be dismantled separately, it DOES NOT need to replace the evaporator assembly if only heater fail to work.
Service Manual -V1.0 7.9 Compressor case Rear cover 1)Remove the screws fixing back cover plate. 2)Take down the back cover plate upward. Piping and parts in the compressor case 1. Compressor 6. Filter 2. Compresssor suction pipe 7. Suction pipe 3.
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Service Manual -V1.0 1)Cut off the power, remove the goods in the refrigerator, with the tape to make the door fixed firmly and prevent the door dropping when the refrigerator dumping. 2)Slowly tilt the refrigerator forward, relying on the wall or a solid enough object, leaving space to facilitate the operation.
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Service Manual -V1.0 4-2)Remove the metal clamp(for some models) -Disassembly the metal clamp that is fix the electric appliance shield 5)Remove the clipping strip Slowly pull it out 6)Remove the protective cover -Pry the protective cover slowly from the upper part, -Pull it out and remove it.
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Service Manual -V1.0 9)Use the wrench to remove the bolts by steps❹❺❻❼, replace the compressor and reverse process can complete installation. 10)Use Pipe cutter cut off the condenser tube❽, then Shear off capillary ❾ by the capillary tube scissors. 11)Replace the compressor and welding the compressor pipeline.
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Service Manual -V1.0 13)Vacuum system,The degree of vacuum below 6Pa. 14)Perfusion refrigerant. 15)Use the vise grip pliers clamp the middle of the process pipe, then seal welding process tube⓯⓰. Condenser fan motor None Water valve (Type A and Type B) 1)Remove the fixing screw as shown in the figure...
Service Manual -V1.0 2)Take out the water valve and pull off the connecting terminal 3)Press the position shown in the figure, take out the water pipe and complete the replacement of water valve. Drain tray 1)Remove the bottom screws of the compressor bottom plate 2)Replace the drain tray, the reverse process can complete installation.
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Service Manual -V1.0 2)Remove the fitting screws of display control board, unlock all plastic hooks. 3)Disconnect the connecting terminals, then change the display control board and control panel. NOTE :The ambient temperature sensor is integrated on display PCB Type C Display control board 1)Pry up the display control panel membrane from top side.
Service Manual -V1.0 2)Remove the display panel assembly. 3)Remove the 2 fitting screws of display PCB. 4)Unplug the wiring connector of display PCB, the PCB can be take out for replacement. 7.11 Main control board Type A and Type B Main PCB and variable frequency driver board 1) Remove 2 screws, then remove the PCB housing cover.
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Service Manual -V1.0 2) Disconnect all the wiring connectors. The connecting terminals remove: a. Use a needle tool to remove the lock at the arrow and remove the lock upward; b. After the lock is removed, press the hook to remove the wiring connectors 3) Remove the screws , then remove the main PCB and variable frequency driver board.
Service Manual -V1.0 2) Disconnect all the wiring connectors. 3)Remove the screws , then remove the main PCB. 7.12 Distributor (Type A and Type B) Disassembly and installation of distributor on the door 1) After removing the display control panel, use a screwdriver to remove the two screws as shown in the figure.
Service Manual -V1.0 Use a slotted screwdriver to pry off the clips around the plastic back cover. Grasp the position as shown in the figure and pull the distributor down firmly. 7.13 Open door motor and ice blocking plate (Type A and Type B) Open door motor 1) After removing the distributor, use a screwdriver to remove the screw as shown in the figure.
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Service Manual -V1.0 2) Take out the open door motor. 3) Take out the connecting terminal, complete motor replacement. 4) Use cross screwdriver to remove the screw of ice blocking plate. 5) Take out the connecting terminal, complete the ice blocking plate and the assistive heater replacement.
Service Manual -V1.0 7.14 Bar counter (Type A) Disassembly and installation of bar counter 1) Find the position of counter shaft hole , as shown in the right picture. Use the tool knife to raise the plug hole of the counter bar along the arrow position.
Service Manual -V1.0 7.15 Water dispenser(None) 7.16 Waterway system (Type A and Type B) Disassembly of external water filter Installation of external waterway You need a suitable pipe connector for connecting the water pipe with the water tap. 1) Please insert the water pipe (14) into one end of pipe connector (13), fix another end of pipe connector on the water tap.
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Service Manual -V1.0 2) Fix the two plastic clips on the wall by screws. 3)Put the filter in the clips for fixing. 4)Assemble the fast connector to one inlet of filter, and insert the water supply pipe into another end of fast connector, then use the snap ring to lock the connection.
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Service Manual -V1.0 1) After being used for 6 consecutive months, the icon on display panel will blink. If that happens, please replace the water filter. 2) Pull out the plug. Turn off the water intake. Take off the filter and the snap ring on the quick connector and then pull out the water pipe.
Service Manual -V1.0 8. Temperature sensing system 8.1 Position of sensors Type A and Type B Position of sensors Have 5 sensors ① Sensor in freezing chamber ② Sensor in refrigerating chamber ④ Ambient temperatureor humidity sensor ⑤ Ice maker sensor ⑦...
Service Manual -V1.0 8.2 Replacement of sensors Sensor in freezing chamber 1)To remove the sensor cover, you may squeeze it up and down; 2)Take the sensor out from card slot; Sensor in refrigerating chamber Refer to the method of disassembling the freezer compartment sensor.
Take out a new sensor to cut the head of sensor. (Spare parts code:11201007000795) Its technical specifications apply to all VESTEL refrigerators. Strip off the head of the sensor and connect it. Wrap the two wires together with insulation tape.
Service Manual -V1.0 9. Function and operation 9.1 Display operation panel Type A and Type B Icons Button A. Freezer chamber temperature setting ① Freezing chamber temperature display area B. Refrigerating chamber temperature setting ② Quick cooling C. Mode setting ③...
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Service Manual -V1.0 ⑥ Unlock ⑦ vacation icon ⑧ Quick cooling by refrigerating Type D Icons Button A. Freezer chamber temperature setting Freezing chamber temperature display area B. Refrigerating chamber temperature setting Refrigerating chamber temperature display C. Mode setting area D.
Service Manual -V1.0 9.2 Temperature control 9.2.1 Temperature setting of refrigerating chamber The temperature setting range of refrigerating chamber is 2℃ ~ 8℃, the temperature can be set circularly, press the button “Fridge” once, the temperature turn by 1℃. The setting is effective after being locked.
Service Manual -V1.0 The “Quick FRZ.” icon will illuminate , the freezing chamber will automatically run at -24℃ to setting off time and then exit. After exiting, the freezing chamber will return to the previous set temperature. 3) VACATION MODE icon will illuminate , t he refrigerating chamber cooling is off and no temperature display , “OFF”...
Service Manual -V1.0 9.5 Defrosting function ◆ Defrosting theory: The defrosting of evaporator is realized by the heating of heater, following the temperature rise, the frost on evaporator becomes water, and the water flow into the evaporating pan via the draining system, the water in evaporating pan evaporate away finally ◆...
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Service Manual -V1.0 Temperature Step 3: If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor. sensor fault in Step 4: If the fault still occurs, replace the main PCB. variable chamber Defrost sensor Step 1: Check whether the connection terminals are plugged in place fault in and whether there are foreign matters in them;...
Service Manual -V1.0 Step 1: Check whether the connection terminal s on the ice maker and the main PCB are plugged in place and whether there are foreign matters in them; after cleaning the terminals, plug them in again. Circuit fault of ice Step 2: If the fault still occurs, pull out the connection terminal on ice maker sensor maker, use a multimeter to check the resistance value of the sensor,...
Service Manual -V1.0 LED indicators display “3”, then the Enter into test mode and press “FRZ. compressor and the fan will stop TEMP” button for the second time working, defrost heater starts to work. In forced defrosting mode, when the then the refrigerator will exit the test defrosting sensor reach a temperature Select to enter...
Service Manual -V1.0 10. Compressor 10.1 Compressor on and off control specifications 1.1 When one of the following conditions is met, the compressor stops: 1) Measured temperature in freezer room ≤ Shutdown temperature of freezer room 2) Enter defrosting cycle 3) The compressor runs continuously for more than 3 hours, will stop at least 5 minutes 1.2 When all the following conditions are met, the compressor starts up: 1) Measured temperature in freezer room ≥...
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Service Manual -V1.0 Step 1: Measure whether the U-V-W resistance of compressor is same Blink eight times: light 0.5 Step 2: If ok, replace a new inverter board second, extinguish 0.5 second, Lack phase Step 3: If not same, please check the wiring interval time(extinguish) is 2 connection to compressor second...
Service Manual -V1.0 11.11 No ice or crushed ice falling off the distributor(Option)...
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