Samsung RS261MDWP/XAA Fast Track Troubleshooting

Models Covered:
RS261MDBP/XAA
RS261MDPN/XAA
RS261MDRS/XAA
RS261MDWP/XAA
NOTICE:
RS261 PN & RS Colors
Parts Change: Refer to bulletin.
Door Handle Parts Change
Self Diagnosis: Press both buttons (Lighting—
Energy Saver) simultaneously (No sound when
both buttons are pressed at the same time) 'til
the display quits blinking and beeps, 8-12 sec-
onds, 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 (Lighting –
Fridge) simultaneously (No sound when both
buttons are pressed at the same time) 'til it
beeps and goes blank, 8-12 seconds
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
# tsRS261MD RevB 09/21/2010
Fast Track Troubleshooting
Publication # tsRS261MD Revision Date 09/21/2010
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – "For Technicians Only" This service data sheet is
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.
Wait 5 seconds between button pushes
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
Sales Mode, No Compressor Operation
Press Lighting & Freezer buttons simultaneously for
3 sec ( you will hear a "Ding Dong") to remove or put
into Sales Mode. Temp bars will go up and down.
Removing power will not cancel this mode.
Temp. (Ω) Volts
32.0°F 13290 2.853
33.8°F 12749 2.802
35.6 °F 12233 2.751
37.4 °F 11741 2.7
39.2 °F 11271 2.649
41.0°F 10823 2.599
42.8°F 10395 2.548
44.6°F 9986 2.498
46.4°F 9596 2.449
48.2°F 9223 2.399
50.0°F 8867 2.35
51.8°F 8526 2.301
53.6°F 8200 2.253
55.4°F 7888 2.205
57.2°F 7590 2.158
59.0°F 7305 2.111
60.8°F 7032 2.064
Installation Note:
2" space required
top, back & sides
Temp. (Ω) Volts
62.6°F 6771 2.019
64.4°F 6521 1.974
66.2°F 6281 1.929
68.0°F 6052 1.885
69.8°F 5832 1.842
71.6°F 5621 1.799
75.2°F 5225 1.716
77.0°F 5000 1.675
78.8°F 4861 1.636
80.6°F 4690 1.596
86.0°F 4218 1.483
87.8°F 4072 1.447
89.6°F 3933 1.412
91.4°F 3799 1.377
95.0°F 3547 1.309
96.8°F 3428 1.277
100.4°F 3204 1.213
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