Samsung RF217ACPN Service Manual & Repair Guide
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BOTTOM MOUNT FREEZER
MODEL NAME :
RF195AC RF197AC
RF215AC RF217AC
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
5. EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST
6. PCB DIAGRAM
7. WIRING DIAGRAM
8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The service guide is for service men with adequate backgrounds of
electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair
a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage.
The manufacturer or dealer cannot be responsible for the interpretation
of this information.
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
Technical Service Guide
Copyright ⓒ2009
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in
part in any form without written permission from the SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
Company.
WARNING
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1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) ······························4
2. Product Specifications ·····································7
2-1) Introduction of Main Function ································7
2-2) Specifications ······································8
2-3) Interior Views ······································9
2-4) Model Specification ···································10
2-5) Model Specification &Specification Chart ··························11
2-6)Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches) ·····························14
2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle ···························15
2-8) Cooling Air Circulation ··································16
3. Disassembly and Reassembly ··································17
3-1) PRECAUTION······································17
3-2) Refrigerator Door ····································18
3-3) Freezer Door(RF195)···································19
3-3) Freezer Door(RF217,RF197) ·······························20
3-4) Freezer Door Switch ···································21
3-5) Refrigerator Light ····································22
3-6) Glass shelves ······································22
3-7) Moving tray ·······································23
3-8) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf ······························23
3-9) Gallon Door Bin ·····································24
3-10) Evaporator In Refrigerator ································24
3-11) Door Handle Freezer ··································26
3-12) Freezer Light ······································26
3-13) Evaporator Cover In Freezer ·······························27
3-14) Evaporator InFreezer ··································27
3-15) Motor Fan ·······································28
4. TROUBLESHOOTING ·····································30
4-1) Check items before failure diagnosis ····························30
4-2) Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom(Flow Chart) ···············41
5 . Exploded View & PARTS LIST ·································59
5-1) Freezer ·········································59
5-2) Refrigerator ·······································62
5-3) Cabinet ·········································67
5-4) Disassembly of Freezer Door ·······························70
5-5) Disassembly of Refrigerator Door Left ···························73
5-6) Disassembly of Refrigerator Door Right ··························76
5-1) Freezer ·········································78
5-2) Cabinet ·········································81
5-3) Disassembly of Freezer Door ·······························84
6. PCB DIAGRAM ········································86
6-1) PCB L ayout with part position (Main Board) ························86
6-2) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board) ······················87
7. Wiring Diagram ········································88
8. Schematic Diagram ······································89
8-1) Refrigerator Block Diagram ································89
8-2) Main ··········································90
Contents
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1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
● Due to the risk of electric shock, be sure to unplug the unit before servicing.
● Use the right electronic equipment for your new Refrigerator.
Make sure to check out the right model name, rated voltage and current, operating
temperature, etc.
● Upon repair, make sure that harnesses are not to be water-penetrated and are bundled tight.
Should not be detached by a certain amount of external force.
● Upon repair, completely remove dust or other foreign substances from housing, harness,
connector, etc.
To prevent fire by tracking, short, etc.
● After repair, check out the assembled state of parts.
It should be the same as the previous state.
● Check out the surrounding conditions.
Change the location, if the fridge is located at humid, wet places or the installed state is
unstable.
● If needed, ground the fridge.
Especially, if there is a possibility of electric leakage, ground is indispensable.
● Do not allow consumers to overload a certain outlet.
● Check out whether the power cord or the outlet is broken, squeezed, chopped off or heat-
deformed.
Repair or replace the defective power cord/outlet immediately.
Make sure the power cord is not punctuated or stomped down.
● Do not allow consumers to keep food unstable or place bottles in the Freezer Room.
● Do not allow consumers to repair the fridge for themselves.
● Do not allow consumers to keep things except for food.
Pharmaceutical, Chemical substances : These are not possible to be fine-Controlled with a
consumer fridge.
Flammable material (alcohol, benzene, ether, LPG, etc) : possibility of explosion.
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PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
Read all instructions before repairing the product and keep to the instructions
in order to prevent danger or property damage.
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED SYMBOLS
Indicates that a
danger of death
or serious injury
exists.
Indicates that a risk
of personal injury
or material damage
exists.
means Prohibition”.
means Do not disassemble”.
means No contact”.
means The things to
be followed”.
means Earth to prevent Electric
shock”.
means Power cord should be
unplugged from the consent”
Due to risk of electric shock, be sure to
unplug the unit before servicing.
● It may cause electric shock.
Warning
Warning & Caution
Caution
Unplug
Use the rated components on the
replacement.
● Check the correct model, rated voltage,
rated current, operating temperature and so on.
On repair, make sure that the wires such
as harness are bundled tightly.
● Bundle tightly wires in order not to be detached
by the external force and then not to be wetted.
Check if there is any trace indicating the
permeation of water.
● If there is that kind of trace, change
the related components or do the necessary treatment
such as taping using the
insulating tape.
After repair, check the assembled state of
components.
● It must be in the same assembled state
when compared with the state before disassembly.
On repair, remove completely dust or
other things of housing parts, harness
parts, and check parts.
● Cleaning may prevent the possible fire by tracking
or short.
Rated
components
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PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
❈ Please ler users know following warnings & cautions in detail.
Do not allow users to put bottles or kinds of
glass in the freezer.
● Freezing of the contents may inflict a wound.
Do not allow users to store narrow and
lengthy bottles or foods in a small multi-
purpose room.
● It may hurt you when refrigerator door is
opened and closed resulting in falling
stuff down.
Do not allow users to store
pharmaceutical products, scientific
materials, etc., in the refrigerator.
● The products which temperature
control should not be stored in
the refrigerator.
Do not allow users to store articles on the
product.
● Opening or closing the door may cause things to
fall down, with may inflict a wound.
Prohibition Prohibition
Prohibition
Prohibition
Warning & Caution
Do not allow users to disassemble,
repair or alter.
● It may cause fire or abnormal operation
which leads to injury.
Do not
disassemble
Do not allow users to insert the power
plugs for many products at the same time.
● May cause abnormal generation of heat or fire.
Prohibition
Do not allow users to bend the power
cord with excessive force or do not have
the power cord pressed by heavy article.
● May cause fire.
Do not allow users to install the
refrigerator in the wet place or the place
which water splashes.
● Deterioration of insulation of electric
parts may cause electric shock or fire.
The Appliance must be properly
grounded.
● If earthing is not done, it will cause
breakdown and electric shock.
Earth
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2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
●
The SAMSUNG bottom mount freezer in 2009 has the following characteristics.
2-1) Introduction of Main Function
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Surround Multi Flow
●
Uniform cooling for each shelf by a center
positioned fan and duct with multiple flow
effluences.
Twin Cooling System
●
The refrigerator and the freezer have two
evaporators. Given this independent system, the
freezer and the refrigerator are cooled individually
as required and are, therefore, more efficient. Food
odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in the
freezer due to separate air flow circulation.
Moving Tray
●
The Deli Drawer can be moved side to side for
customer improved customer satisfaction.
Digital Display & Temperature Control
●
Digital Display & Temperature Control look and feel
neat & clear design.
Easy Handle System(RF197AC,RF217AC)
●
The freezer door is more user-friendly and
convenient.
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Heat exchanger
Fan
(Air inlet)
Heat exchanger
Fan
(Air inlet)
Compressor
C-Fan ASSY PBA Dryer
condenser Water Valve
8
2-2) Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Defrost Control ···································· From 12 to 64 hrs
Thermo Bimetal Protector ··········140°F(60℃)(off) 104°F(40℃)(on)
Defrost Thermistor(502AT) ·········R : 62.6°F(12℃) F : 57.2°F(14℃)
Electrical Rating ···························AC115V 60Hz 11.6 Amps
Maximum Current Leakage ···································0.5 mA
Maximum Ground Path Resistance··························0.1 Ohm
Energy Consumption····························453kWh/year(RF21)
445kWh/year(RF19)
Refrigerant Charge ····························(R134a)5.64 oz(160g)
Compressor(MK162D-L1U) ·····················730 Btu/hr(0.124kw)
Compressor oil ···········································Freol α 10c
Capillary tube(Dia, Length) ······0.032＂,157＂(0.82mm,4000mm)
Clearance must be provided for air circulation
AT TOP ··················································2＂(50mm)
AT SIDES················································1＂(25mm)
AT REAR ················································2＂(50mm)
Ambient Temperature 70 ℉ (21 ℃ ) 90 ℉ (32 ℃ )
Refrigerator,℉ 34℉(1℃)∼46℉(8℃) 34℉(1℃)∼46℉(8℃)
Freezer,℉ -8℉(-22℃)∼8℉(-13℃) -8℉(-22℃)∼8℉(-13℃)
Run Time,% 40 65
(Air inlet) (Air inlet)
Heat exchanger
Fan
(Air inlet) (Air inlet)
Heat exchanger
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Freezer
Refrigerator
NO LOAD PERFORMANCE
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-3) Interior Views
Light
Freezer Drawer Bin
Door Bin
Push it up and
slide it out to
disassemble.
Vegetable Drawer Fruit Drawers
Glass Shelf
Pull it out until its stop
Tilt down and slide it out.
Moving Tray
Pull it out to disassemble.
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SAMSUNG
Twin Cooling
Contour
Moving Tray
177.3
179.1
-29.9
-1.6
-21.3
-4.3
0.6
0.8
51.6
41.8
39.7
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2-4) Model Specification
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
F-Room
R-Room
F-Room
R-Room
F-Room
R-Room
F-Room
R-Room
N-N
Sound power level
Sound Pressure level
Cooling
Speed(Min)
Product Zone
Appearance
ITEM SPEC
89.6℉(32°C)
109.4℉(43°C)
Temperature
Distribution
(Fridge)
Run Time
Performance (RF217) Noise
Cooling Tech
Door Shape
Special Room
220↓
220↓
-26.0↓
2.0↓
-18.0↓
5.0↓
2.0↓
2.0↓
65%↓
46dB↓
45dB↓
RF195/215 RF197/217
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