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REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OF THIS BOOK BEFORE CHECKING OR OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR. Model : GR-L196TLQA.CPLQGSF Color: Platinum Silver...
CONTENTS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY ........................ 3 SPECIFICATIONS................................... 4 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................8 HOW TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR .......................... 14 HOW TO ADJUST DOOR HEIGHT OF THE REFRIGERATOR ..................14 HOW TO INSTALL WATER PIPE............................15 HOW TO CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF WATER SUPPLIED TO THE ICEMAKER ............19 MICOM FUNCTION ................................
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY 8. Do not fray, damage, machine, heavily bend, pull out, Please observe the following safety precautions in order to use safely and correctly the refrigerator and to prevent or twist the power cord. accident and danger during repair. 9.
HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR 1. How to Adjust Door Height of Refrigerator Make the refrigerator level first. (If the refrigerator is not installed on the flat floor, the height of freezer and refrigerator door may not be the same.) 1. If the height of freezer door is lower than that of 2.
HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR 2. How to Install Water Pipe 2-1. When connecting directly to the water tap. I Please confirm the following installation parts. I Before Installation 1. The icemaker requires the water pressure of 1.5 - 8.5kgf/cm . (It is acceptable if city water fills a cup of 180cc with water for 3 seconds) 2.
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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR 1. Connection of Pipe Connector A and B. Caution : • Feed pipe should be connected to cold water line. If it is connected to hot water line, trouble 1) Turn off main valve of water pipe. may occur.
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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR 3. When customer uses bottled water. *If customer wants to use bottled water, extra pump should be installed as shown below. 1. The pump system should not be on the floor (it may cause noise and vibration). Securely fasten the inlet and outlet nuts of pump.
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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR I Install Water Filter (Applicable to some models only) I Before Installing water filter Control box 1. Before installing the filter, take out the top shelf of the refrigerator after tilting it to the direction ( ) and lifting it to the direction ( ) and move it to the lower part.
HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR 3. How to Control the Amount of Water Supplied to Icemaker. 3-1. Confirm the amount of water supplied to the icemaker. 1. Lift and pull out the space plus in the upper part of the freezer compartment. 2.
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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR 3-2. Control the amount of water supplied to the icemaker. Caution : • Please unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wait for more than three minutes before disconnecting PWB cover as 310V is applied in the control panel. (+) Driver 1.
MICOM FUNCTION 1-3. Display Second Function FILTER STATUS DISPENSER EXPRESS CUBE BUTTON WATER CRUSH FRZ TEMP REF TEMP EXPRESS FRZ DISPENSER FREEZER REFRIGERATOR FILTER LOCK Lock button. Express freezer. Dispenser Filter reset button. selection button. Temperature adjustment button Temperature adjustment button for freezer compartment.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2. Description of Function 2-1. Funnction of Temperature Selection Division Power Initially On 1st Press 2nd Press 3th Press 4th Press Change Type-2 (Bar-LED) Indication Lamp Temperature Middle Middle Strong Strong Weak Middle Weak Control -19 °C -21 °C -23 °C Freezer -15 °C...
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-2. Automatic ice maker • The automatic ice maker can automatically make 8 pieces of ice cube at a time, 80 pieces a day. But these quantities may be varied according to various conditions including how many times the refrigerator door opens and closes. •...
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-5. Control of variable type of freezing room fan 1. To increase cooling speed and load response speed, MICOM variably controls freezing room fan motor at the high speed of RPM and standard RPM. 2. MICOM only operates in the input of initial power or special freezing operation or load response operation for the high speed of RPM and operates in the standard RPM in other general operation.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-10. Frost removal function 1. Frost removal is performed whenever total operation time of compressor becomes 7 ~ 7.5 hour. 2. In providing initial power (or returning power failure), frost removal starts whenever total operation time of compressor becomes 4 ~ 4.5 hour.
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MICOM FUNCTION 2-13. Function of Trouble Diagnosis(Bar-LED, Dot-LED) 1. Function of trouble diagnosis is to make the repair service easy when the refrigerator is out of order during service. 2. The function control button does not work but the recognition sound is heard when the refrigerator is out of order. 3.
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MICOM FUNCTION Note1) In error of outside sensor, setting temperature for freezing/ cold storage is normally displayed and indicated “Er” on the outside temperature display part (normally displayed except for the outside temperature display part). Note2) Nonconforming contents of poor R2 sensor, ice-making sensor and ice-making kit are displayed in LED check, not indicated on the failure display part (when pressing freezing temperature adjustment button and special freezing button for a second or more).
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MICOM FUNCTION * LED check function- When freezer and refrigerator temperature control buttons are pressed for more than 1 second at the same time, all LEDS on the display are on. And it returns to the normal conditions when the buttons are released. * Check of freezer fan rpm variation- Freezer fan speed changes from high speed to standard speed and vice versa for 30 seconds whenever freezer and refrigerator temperature control buttons are pressed at the same time for more than 1 second when freezer fan is in operation and returns to the previous rpm.
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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1. Explanation for PWB circuit 1-1. Power circuit Power circuit consists of SMPS (SWITCHING MODE POWER SUPPLY) power. The SMPS consist of the rectifying part (BD1, CE1) converting AC voltage to DC voltage, the switching part (IC2) switching the converted DC voltage, transformer transferring energy of the primary side of the switching terminal to the secondary side and the feedback part (IC3, IC4) transferring it to the primary side.
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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-2. Oscillation circuit Oscillation circuit is a circuit with the purpose of generating basic time for clock occurrence for synchronization and time calculation in relation with information transmission/reception of inside elements of IC1 (MICOM). The OSC1 must always use rated parts since if SPEC is changed, time calculated at the IC1 may be changed or no operation is done.
EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 3. Door opening sensing circuit <GC-B/C207: 88-LED> <GC-B/C207: Bar, Dot-LED> <GC-P/L207: 88-LED> <GC-P/L207: Bar-LED> <GC-P/L207: Dot-LED> - 40 -...
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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT CONDITIONS Bell sounds when button on Beep sounds when warning dosplay is pressed. door opening. MEASURING POINTS 0.05 s 0.2 s 0.1 s 0.4 s 0.5 s 0.5 s IC1 (No. 48 Pin) IC1 (No. 51 Pin) 2.63 kz (DING) 2.21 kz (DONG) 2.63 kz (BEEP)
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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-5. Temperature sensing circuit <GC-L207: Bar-LED> - 28-...
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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-6. Switch entry circuit The following circuits are entry circuits for sensing signal form test S/W, electronic single motor damper reed S/W for examining refrigerator. <GC-B/C207: 88-LED> <GC-B/C207: Bar, Dot-LED> <GC-P/L207: 88-LED> <GC-P/L207: Bar-LED> <GC-P/L207: Dot-LED> 1-7.
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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-8. Stepping motor operation circuit <GC-B/C207: 88-LED> <GC-B/C207: Bar, Dot-LED> <GC-P/L207: 88-LED> <GC-P/L207: Bar-LED> <GC-P/L207: Dot-LED> - 47 -...
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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT For motor driving method, rotation magnetism is formed at coils wound on each phase of motor and stator and so motor becomes to rotate if applying “High” signal to the IC8 (TA777AF) at the MICOM PIN 33 and outputting “High”, “Low” signal by step numbers fixed through MICOM PIN 34 and 35,.
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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT 1-11. Key Button Input and Display Lighting Circuit(Bar-LED, Dot-LED) This circuit is to judge the work of function control button on the operation panel and to light each function indication led (LED module). It is driven by SCAN method. <GC-P/L207: 88-LED>...
ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 1. Working Principles 1-1. Ice Maker Working Principles Power Input Initial Control • Level Ice Maker Cube Mould for “Initial Control” after power is input. Ice Making Control • Wait until the water in the cube mould is frozen after ice maker starts operation.
ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 2. Function of Ice Maker 2-1. Initial Control Function 1. When power is initially applied or reapplied after power cut, it detects level of ice maker cube mould after completion of MICOM initialization. The detecting lever moves up and down. 2.
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ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 2-4. Ice Ejection Control Function 1. This is to eject ice from ice maker cube mould after ice making is completed. 2. If Hall IC signal is on within 3.6 seconds after ice ejection motor rotates in normal direction, it does not proceed ice ejection but waits.
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ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 2-5 Test Function 1. It is to force the operation during operation test, service, and cleaning. The test switch is mounted under the automatic ice maker. The test function starts when the test switch is pressed for more than 0.5 second. 2.
ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR 3. Ice Maker Troubleshooting * Troubleshooting: it is possible to confirm by pressing freezer and refrigerator temperature control buttons for more than 1 second. (ice maker is normal if all leds are on): refer to trouble diagnposis function in MICOM function 2-8 (page 18) Is DC Power (5V and 12V) Failed DC Power...
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 1. TROUBLE SHOOTING CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK * Measuring instrument : 1) No power on outlet. 1. Faulty start Multi tester 2) No power on cord. I Check the voltage. Bad connection between adapter and outlet. (faulty adapter) The Inner diameter of adapter.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK I Check the clogged 2. No cooling. 2) Refrigeration system is clogged. evaporator by heating (as Moisture Residual moisture Air Blowing. Not performed. soon as the cracking sound clogged. in the evaporator. Too short.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 3. Refrigeration 1) Refrigerant Partly leaked. Weld joint leak. is weak. Parts leak. 2) Poor defrosting capacity. I Check visually. Drain path (pipe) clogged. Inject P/U into drain hose. Inject through the hole.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 3. Refrigeration Residual Weak heat from heater. Sheath Heater - rated. is weak. frost. Heater plate - rated. Too short defrosting time. Defrost Sensor. - Faulty characteristics. Seat-D(missing, location. thickness). Structural fault.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 3. Refrigeration 4) No cooling air circulation. is weak. Faulty fan motor. Fan is Fan shroud contact. - Clearance. constrained. Damping evaporator contact. Accumulated residual frost. Small cooling air Insufficient Fan overload.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 4. Warm 1) Colgged cooling path. refrigerator P/U liquid leak. compartment Foreign materials. –– P/U dump liquid. temperature. 2) Food storate. Store hot food. Store too much at once. Door open. Packages block air flow.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 6. Dew and 4) Dew on door. ice formation. Dew on the duct door. - Duct door heater is cut. Dew on the dispense Recess Heater is cut. recess. Duct door is open. / Foreign material clogging. Dew on the door surface.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 7. Sounds 1) Compressor compartment operating sounds. Transformer sound. Its own fault. –– Core gap. Bad connection. –– Correct screw connection. Drip tray vibration sound. Bad assembly. Distortion. Foreign materials inside. Back cover machine sound.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 8. Faulty lamp 1) Lamp problem. Filament blows out. (freezer and Glass is broken. refrigerator 2) Bad lamp assembly. Not inserted. compartment). Loosened by vibration. 3) Bad lamp socket. Disconnection. Bad soldering.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK 10. Structure, 1) Door foam. appearance Sag. Weak torque of Bolt is loosened during and others. hinge connection. transportaion. Not tightly fastened. Screw worn out . Weak gasket Adhesion surface. adhesion.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3. Cooling Cycle Heavy Repair 3-1. The Heavy Repair Standards for Refrigerator with R134a Refrigerant Items Unit Standards Purposes Remarks Pipe and piping Min. Pipe:within 1 hour. To protect The opening time should be reduced to a system opening time. Comp:within Moisture half of the standards during rain and...
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-2. Summary Of Heavy Repair Process Contents Tools Trouble diagnosis Remove refrigerant - Cut charging pipe ends and discharge refrigerant from Filter, side cutters Residuals drier and compressor. - Use R134a oil and refrigerant for compressor and drier Pipe Cutter, Gas welder, N - Confirm N sealing and packing conditions before use.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-3. Precautions During Heavy Repair Items Precautions 1. Use of tools. 1) Use special parts and tools for R134a. 2. Removal of retained 1) Remove retained refrigerant more than 5 minutes after turning off a refrigerator. refrigerant. (If not, oil will leak inside.) 2) Remove retained refrigerant by cutting first high pressure side (drier part) with a nipper and then cut low pressure side.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4. Practical Work For Heavy Repair Items Precautions Evaporator 1. Removal of residual Low pressure side refrigerant. KEYPOINTING Compressor Observe the sequence for removal of refrigerant. Drier Suction (If not, compressor oil may leak.) Release High pressure side Condenser Refrigent Intake...
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Items Precautions 4.Vacuum degassing. Evaporator Suction pipe Compressor Drier Condenser pressure High Blue pressure Yellow Vaccum KEYPOINTING Pump - If power is applied during vacuum degassing, vacuum degassing shall be more effective. Pipe Connection - Operate compressor Connect a red hose to the high pressure side and a blue hose to the while charging refrigerant.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Items Precautions Evaporator Compressor Drier Condenser Bombe 4) Refrigerant Charging Charge refrigerant while operating a compressor as shown above. 5) Pinch a charging pipe with a pinch-off plier after completion of charging. 6) Braze the end of a pinched charging pipe with copper brazer and take a gas leakage test on the welded parts.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-6. Brazing Reference Drawings 1) Asia / Middle-East Africa PIPE ASSEMBLY PIPE ASSEMBLY HOT LINE HOT LINE (Refrigerator) (Freezer) Copper(Silver) Copper Brazer Brazer CAPI - TUBE DRIER ASSEMBLY Copper(Silver) Silver Brazer Brazer PIPE ASSEMBLY JOINT PIPE ASSEMBLY SUCTION Copper Brazer PIPE ASSEMBLY...
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4. HOW TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS 4-1. Sound Problems Checks and Measures I Explain general principles of sounds. "Whizz" sounds • All refrigerator when functioning properly have normal operating sound. The compressor and fan produce sounds. There is a fan in the freezer compartment which blows cool air to freezer and refrigerator compartments.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Problems Checks and Measures I Explain the flow of refrigerant. Sounds of water flowing • When the refrigerator stops, the water flowing sound happens. This sound happens when the liquid or vapor refrigerant flows from the evaporator to compressor. I Explain the characteriistics of moving parts.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4-2. Measures for Symptoms on Temperature Problems Checks and Measures I Check temperature set in the temperature control knob. Refrigeration is weak. • Refrigerator is generally delivered with the button set at “normal use” (MID). But customer can adjust the temperature set depending on their habit and taste. If you feel the refrigeration is weak, then set the temperature control button at “strong”...
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4-3. Odor and Frost Problems Checks and Measures I Explain the basic principles of food odor. Odor in the refrigerator compartment. • Each food has its own peculiar odor. Therefore it is impossible to prevent or avoid food odor completely when food is stored in the completely sealed refrigerator compartment.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 4-4. Others Problems Checks and Measures I Explain the principles of radiator. The refrigerator case is hot. • The radiator pipes are installed in the refrigerator case and partition plate between the refrigerator and the freezer compartment in order to prevent condensation formation.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 1. DOOR (3) Disconnect upper hinge from a hinge supporter by grasping the front part of upper hinge and lifting up (Hinge Assembly, U) in arrow direction A and pull 1) Remove lower cover and remove clip then forward in arrow B direction.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 2. HANDLE 4) Disassembly of a grille fan (L) : Hold upper part of a grille fan(L) and pull forward carefully. 1) Put blade screwdriver into a groove on the side of a 5) Loosen two screws. Deco handle and lift up a little bit in arrow direction 6) Disassembly of shroud.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 5. DISPENSER 4) Loosen four screws with a phillips screwdriver and pull a funnel Assembly to disconnect. 1) Disconnect button assembly by pulling down until it stops and then pulling forward. Funnel Assembly Funnel Assembly Button 5) Duct cap Assembly is disconnected if hold lever connecting screw is loosened with a phillips screwdriver.
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HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE 7) Dispenser Related Parts FRAME ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY COVER, DISPENSER FRAME, DISPLAY BUTTON, DECO BUTTON, ASSEMBLY PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY FUNNEL ASSEMBLY SWITCH, MICRO FRAME, FUNNEL 10 LEVER(SWITCH) 11 FUNNEL 12 DECO, FRAME DISPLAY 14 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 15 SPRING 16 HOLDER, LEVER 17 CAP, DUCT ASSEMBLY...