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Blomberg BRFD2230XSS Service Manual

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This Manual is prepared for the use of trained Service Technicians and should not be used by those
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  • Page 1 Service MANUAL Refrigerator BRFD2230SS-BRFD2230XSS This Manual is prepared for the use of trained Service Technicians and should not be used by those not pr ntended to be all-enc You should read, in its en rety, the repair procedure you wish to perform to determine if you have the necessary tools,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Refrigerator Serial Number ..........................3 Safety Information ........................4 Installation, Electrical & Plumbing Requirements ............... 6 Theory of Operation ........................7 Refrigerator Components ......................8 Freezer Components ........................9 Rear & Compressor Area Components ..................10 Gas Flow Diagram & Parts ......................

  • Page 3: Serial Number

    SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS Built-In Refrigerator Refrigerator Serial Number Serial Number The rating label information is located at the upper part of the left wall of the refrigerator compartment or at the bottom of the large crisper in the same compartment. The serial tag is located on either the upper left-hand wall of the refrigerator section, or bottom of the compartment, beneath the large crisper drawer.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Red for DANGER, Orange for WARNING, and Technical Services Yellow for CAUTION. Please contact your authorized These categories are defined in the boxes to the Blomberg dealer or visit right www.blombergappliances.com Blomberg SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 5 • The unit should be plugged into a three-prong, grounded and polarized 15A, 120V, 60Hz dedicated wall outlet. Blomberg will not be responsible for damages in-curred while using the product in a way that does not comply with the electrical code of the location where the product is installed.

  • Page 6: Installation, Electrical & Plumbing Requirements

    Refrigerator Installation, Electrical & Plumbing Requirements • The refrigerator must not be located too close to a heat source. Be sure it is installed at least 12” (30cm) from cooktops, ovens, radiators or stoves, and at least 2” (5cm) from electric ovens.

  • Page 7: Theory Of Operation

    Theory of Operation Compressor & Evaporators The Blomberg Three-Door refrigerator has two evaporators, but only one compressor, charged with R600a refrigerant. The evaporator in the Fresh Food section is not accessible for service. It is located behind the rear wall, along with the evaporator sensor.

  • Page 8: Refrigerator Components

    Refrigerator Refrigerator Components Display Normal Door Shelves Water Filter Cover Glass Shelves Flapper Heater Vegetable Bin Cover Vegetable Bin Zero Degree Bin Cover Zero Degree Bin Water Reservoir & Dispenser Valve (Located inside partition) Gallon-sized Door Shelves Fresh Food Fan Ionizer Side Lighting Glass Shelves...

  • Page 9: Freezer Components

    Refrigerator Freezer Components Ice Maker Bin Freezer Bin Freezer Basket Freezer Storage Bin LED Lighting Ice Maker Evaporator Cover Upper Freezer Rails Air Sensor Lower Freezer Rails Freezer Rear Panel Freezer Fan Thermal Fuse Air Sensor Evaporator Sensor Defrost Element Evaporator SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 10: Rear & Compressor Area Components

    Refrigerator Rear & Compressor Area Components Rear Access Panel Fill Tube Heaters & Water Lines Inverter Compressor Condenser Condenser Fan Water Valve SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Gas Flow Diagram & Parts

    Refrigerator Gas Flow Diagram & Parts This refrigerator utilizes a cooling system using R600a refrigerant. Take care to avoid damaging the cool- ing system and its pipes while using and moving the unit. This gas is flammable. If the cooling system is damaged, keep the unit away from potential sources of fire and ventilate the room immediately.

  • Page 12: Electrical Components & Specifications

    Refrigerator Electrical Components & Specifications Quantity Component Stock Number Specifications Compressor 4151231000* 230VDC, 130W, .71A, 6.4Ω (between any two) Freezer Fan Motor 5782940300* 12VDC, 2W ± 20%, CCW -2200RPM ± 200 Condenser Fan Motor 5783015200* 12VDC, 1.8W ± 20%, CCW - 1600RPM ± 200 Ice Maker Fan Motor 5751240100* 12VDC, 2.76W, CW - 4400RPM ±...

  • Page 13: Display & User Option Settings

    Refrigerator Display & User Option Settings 9 10 11 13 14 1. Power key - Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to turn the refrigerator on and off. 2. Quick Cool key - Press this key to turn on the Quick Cool option, which will drop the temperature to 34.7 -35OF for an hour.

  • Page 14: Service Mode

    Refrigerator Service Mode (Service Mode should be done before any other diagnostic or disassembly procedures.) Fresh Food Freezer Quick Alarm Quick Power Left Display Right Display Temp Set Temp Set Freeze Cool With the refrigerator and display on, press the “Power” & “Alarm Off” keys for 2 seconds, until PS 0 appears.

  • Page 15: Error Codes

    Refrigerator Error Codes Error Codes Error Explanation Freezer Compartment Air Sensor Error Freezer Compartment Evaporator Sensor Error Fresh Food Compartment Evaporator Sensor Error Fresh Food Compartment Air Sensor Air Freezer Compartment Defrost System Error Ice Maker Air Sensor Error Ice Maker Malfunction Freezer Fan Error Condenser Fan Error Warning Icon...
  • Page 16 Refrigerator E0 - Freezer Compartment Air Sensor Error Is E0 flashing? >>2 Stop Check cables connected to control board sensor socket (KN6) pins 5 & 6. Is >>3 >> the cable disconnected? Reconnect the cable and turn the refrigerator back on. >>4 Solved Is error still there?
  • Page 17 5k and 200k? (10k at 77OF (25OF)) (See chart on page Replace the Control Board. (Turn refrigerator back on) Solved Contact Blomberg As the sensor is enclosed in polyurethane, it cannot be replaced. (888) 352-2356 E3 - Fresh Food Compartment Air Sensor Error Is E3 flashing? >>2 Stop Check cables connected to control board sensor socket (KN6) pins 1 &...
  • Page 18 Refrigerator E4 - Freezer Defrost System Error An E4 error does not necessarily mean you have a fault in the defrost heating system. Follow these steps to determine the true cause. Is E4 flashing? >>2 Stop Is there significant frost build-up (not ice, see question 3 for ice) in the >>4 >>3 freezer?
  • Page 19 Refrigerator E8 - Ice Maker Air Sensor Error There are two ice maker sensors. One for each tray. E8 could refer to a fault with either one. Repeat these steps for both Ice Makers Is E8 flashing? >>2 Stop Check cables connected to control board Ice Maker socket (KN4) pins 14 & >>3 >>4 15 or Sensor socket (KN6) pins 9 &...
  • Page 20 Refrigerator E13 - Freezer Fan Error Is E13 flashing? >>2 Stop Check cables connected to control board Lights & Fan socket (KN10) pins 2 >>3 >>4 & 9. Is the cable disconnected? Reconnect the cable and turn the refrigerator back on. >>4 Solved Is error still there?

  • Page 21: Freezing In Fresh Food Compartment

    Fresh Food heater. Do you read 120VAC between pins 1 & 6? Fresh Food heater functioning properly. Solved Fresh Food heater not accessible, not repairable. Contact Blomberg With the doors closed, check for continuity on the control board at socket >>15 >>13 KN9 between pins 1 &...

  • Page 22: Not Cooling In Fresh Food Compartment

    Refrigerator Not Cooling in the Fresh Food Compartment Are there any error codes in the display? >>2 >>3 Follow the instructions for that error code for resolution. Solved Is the refrigerator in Vacation Mode? Are there dashes in the temperature >>4 >>5 display?
  • Page 23 Refrigerator High Temp Error The High Temp Error icon is displayed when the Freezer temperature is too warm after the initial 72 hours of operation. If the Freezer temperature reaches 28OF (-2.2OC) or higher, and doesn’t drop below 16OF (-9OC) within 12 hours, the High Temp Error icon will be illuminated, an alarm will sound and the set temperature and highest temperature reached in the Freezer will alternate in the dis- play.

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram

    Refrigerator Wiring Diagram Note: Sensor wire colors may vary from those shown on this diagram. SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Test Points

    Refrigerator Test Points AC Components Contacts Values Reed Switches Contacts Values 120VAC, Fresh Food Doors Continuity Defrost & Drain Element & & 62.9Ω (Both) when closed 120VAC, Continuity & Fresh Food Heater & Freezer Drawer 975Ω when closed Ionizer & 120VAC Temp Sensors Contacts...

  • Page 26: Component Access & Removal

    Refrigerator Component Access and Removal Disassembly should only be done with the product technician. unplugged and by an authorized Control Board 1. The control board is located on the top of the 2. With the unit unplugged, carefully remove the refrigerator cabinet.

  • Page 27: Handles

    Refrigerator 5. Unclip the access panel at the bottom of the Left 6. Unplug the harness to the Reed Switch. Fresh Food Door. Bottom Access Panel with Reed Switch Bottom Reed Switch 7. Unscrew the Reed Switch to remove it from the bottom access panel.
  • Page 28 Forever FF Door Alıgnment Before After SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 29 STEP 1 2 Screw off and h�nge cover off SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 30 STEP 2 Loosen 3 screws STEP 3 Up the door and hold the door SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 31 STEP 4 T�ghten 3 screws *L�ft the door at the same t�me and t�ghten the screws. STEP 5 T�ghten 2 screws SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Removing The Rear Wall

    Refrigerator Removing the Rear Wall 1. Remove all the shelves and drawers. 2. Remove the crisper lids. 3. Remove the two screws that secure 4. Remove the hose & harness cover. the hose & harness cover. 5. Lift up and pull forward on the 6.
  • Page 33 Refrigerator Removing the Rear Wall (Continued) 11. Pull out on the middle of the rear panel and 12. Unplug the Fan and Light harnesses and unclip the bottom. remove the rear panel. Removing the Fresh Food Fan 1. After removing the rear panel, unclip the four retaining clips on the fan trim.

  • Page 34: Water Dispenser & Microswitch

    Refrigerator Water Dispenser & Microswitch 1. After removing the lower 2. Disconnect the water line to the 3. Carefully pry the dispenser trim shelves and drawers, remove the dispenser from the John Guest from the side wall with a plastic three screws securing the connec- fitting.

  • Page 35: Fresh Food Compartment Lights

    Refrigerator Fresh Food Compartment Lights 2. Unclip the light board to remove 1. Unclip the lens from the ceiling 3. Unclip the side lens from to access the top light board. the side wall. 4. Unclip the light board from the 5.

  • Page 36: Ionizer

    Refrigerator Ionizer 1. After removing the back panel, unplug the Ioniz- 2. Remove the single screw securing it to the er, located in the upper right-hand corner. back wall to remove it. Fresh Food & Freezer Air Sensor 1. Carefully pry the sensor cover off with a plastic tool.

  • Page 37: Flapper Heater

    Refrigerator Flapper Heater 2. Lift up on the flapper heater assembly to 1. Remove the four screws securing the flap- disengage it from the door. per heater to the door. 3. Unplug the flapper heater harness to remove the heater. Flapper Heater Assembly SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Freezer Drawer & Forever Rails

    Refrigerator Freezer Drawer & Forever Rails 1. Lift out the Freezer Bins. 2. Lift out the lower Freezer basket. 3. Remove the two screws securing the draw- 4. Remove the drawer assembly by lifting it off er to the rails. the rails.

  • Page 39: Ice Maker

    Refrigerator Ice Maker 1. After removing the drawer assembly, pull 2. Unplug the harness to the ice maker to forward on the ice maker and then down. remove. Replace in reverse order. (Note: Some models use a screw to secure to the ceiling.

  • Page 40: Freezer Fan

    Refrigerator Freezer Fan (Freezer Drawer must be removed first. See page 33 for instructions) 1. Remove the four screws securing 2. Remove the partition by pulling 3. Remove the two screws securing the partition to the Freezer ceiling. down and out. the upper rail on one side.

  • Page 41: Defrost Element & Thermal Fuse

    Refrigerator Defrost Element & Thermal Fuse (Accessing the Defrost Element requires removal of the drawer and rear wall. See pages 33 & 35 for those instructions) 2. Carefully pull forward on the 3. Remove the two retaining clips 1. Unplug the Defrost Element. evaporator to unclip it from the rear from the front of the evaporator.

  • Page 42: Inverter

    Refrigerator Inverter 1. Remove the six screws securing 2. Remove the screw securing the 3. Remove the screw securing the the compressor. power cord to the back wall. ground wire. 4. Remove the screw securing the in- 5. Unplug the inverter harness. 6.

  • Page 43: Main Water Valve

    Refrigerator Main Water Valve 1. Remove the screw securing the 2. Lift up the valve and pull out. 3. Unplug the harnesses from the water valve to the cabinet. water valve. To Ice Maker To Filter From Filter To Dispenser Reservoir 4.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Refrigerator Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action The Freezer compart- The Freezer compartment ment is too cold, but temperature is set too Set Freezer temperature to a higher setting. the refrigerator tem- low. perature is fine. The Fresh Food com- The Fresh Food tempera- Set Fresh Food temperature to a higher partment is too cold ,...
  • Page 45 Refrigerator Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Condensation devel- Excessive ambient heat or It is normal during hot or humid seasons to ops on outside of re- humidity can cause mois- see increased condensation on the outside frigerator, or between ture to develop on cooler of the unit.

  • Page 46: Warranty

    Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental Blomberg will repair or replace at no cost to the consumer any or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion defec-tive parts if used under normal household conditions.

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