Samsung RF23J9011SG RF23J9011SR RF23J9018SR Service Manual

REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS 1. Precautions (Safety Warnings) ............... 5 2. Product Features and Specifications ..... 9 3. Disassembly and Reassembly .............. 19 4. Troubleshooting ................................... 48 5. PCB Diagram ....................................... 88 6. Wiring Diagram .................................... 94 7. Schematic Diagram .............................. 95 8. References........................................... 98 REFRIGERATOR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR MODEL NAME: RF23* MODEL CODE: RF22K9381SG/XAA RF22K9381SR/XAA RF23J9011SG/XAA RF23J9011SR/XAA RF23J9018SR/XAA RF23*

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The service guide is for service technicians with sufficient background in electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering. Any attempt to repair the appliance yourself may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or dealer will not be held responsible for the interpretation of this information. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Technical Service Guide Copyright ©2014 All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or as a part in any form whatsoever without the written permission of the SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Company. WARNING

CONTENTS 1. Precautions (Safety Warnings) ...................................................................5 2. Product Features and Specifications ..........................................................9 2-1. Compartment Features by Model ................................................................................................................. 9 2-2. Basic Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 10 2-3. Comparison of Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 11 2-4. Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 13 2-5. Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................... 15 2-6. ICE-MAKER Function ................................................................................................................................... 16 2-7. Material Specification .................................................................................................................................... 18 3. Disassembly and Reassembly ................................................................. 19 3-1. Precautions .................................................................................................................................................... 19 3-2. Disassembling the Fridge door ................................................................................................................. 20 3-3. Disassembling the Freezer ..........................................................................................................................22 3-4. Disassembling the Middle Hinge ................................................................................................................ 23 3-5. Disassembling the Lower Hinge ................................................................................................................ 23 3-6. Disassembling the Reed Switch ................................................................................................................. 24 3-7. Disassembling the Display .......................................................................................................................... 25 3-8. Disassembling the Main PCB and Inverter PCB ...................................................................................... 26 3-9. Dispenser....................................................................................................................................................... 27 3-10. Case Water Filter ........................................................................................................................................ 29 3-11. Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly) .................................................................................................... 30 3-12. Disassembling the REF EVAP Cover ........................................................................................................ 31 3-13. Disassembling the FRE EVAP Cover ....................................................................................................... 32 3-14. Disassembling the Machine Compartment Motor Fan............................................................................ 33 3-15. Disassembling the Relay Protector O/L ................................................................................................... 34 3-16. Disassembling the Step Valve .................................................................................................................. 35 3-17. Disassembling the Fridge Internal Lamp.................................................................................................. 36 3-18. Disassembling the Freezer Internal Lamp ................................................................................................37 3-19. Disassembling the Tempered Glass Shelf ............................................................................................... 38 3-20. Folder Shelf Assembling ........................................................................................................................... 38 3-21. Disassembling the Vegetable Shelf .......................................................................................................... 39 3-22. Disassembling the French ........................................................................................................................ 40 3-23. Disassembling the Fridge Evaporator ...................................................................................................... 41 3-24. Disassembling the Freezer / Cool Select Room Evaporator ................................................................ 42 3-25. Ice-Maker ................................................................................................................................................... 43 3-26. Auger Motor Fan........................................................................................................................................ 45 3-27. Humidity Sensor removing ........................................................................................................................ 46 4. Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 48 4-1. Functions for failure diagnosis ..................................................................................................................... 51 4-1-1. Test mode (manual operating / manual defrosting function)....................................................... 51 4-1-2. Display function of Communication error...................................................................................... 52 4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function ................................................................................................................. 53 4-1-4. Display function of Load condition ................................................................................................ 59

CONTENTS 4-1-5. Exhibition mode setting function ..................................................................................................... 61 4-1-6. Option setting function ..................................................................................................................... 61 4-1-7. Option TABLE .................................................................................................................................. 64 4-2. Troubleshooting by symptom ..................................................................................................................... 69 4-2-1. When there is no power at Inverter PCB (F Room Inverter, LC3-3A) ...................................... 69 4-2-2. When the F Room Compressor(MSV172) is not operating (F Room Inverter, LC3-3A) ......... 70 4-2-3. When the R Room Compressor (NC1) does not operate (R Room Inverter, LC4_3050) ........ 71 4-2-4. The LED blinking frequency depending on the protection functions (F/R Room Inverter PCB) ........................... 72 4-2-5. When a 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 16, 24, 25 "E" or "C" error occurs (defrosting failure) .......................................................73 4-2-6. When occur the cooling defect by a lot of frosting on the Fridge compartment .....................74 4-2-7. When an error occurs in self diagnostic mode (in case of a sensor error) .............................75 4-2-8. When the Fan does not operate (F, R, M, C - FAN) ..................................................................76 4-2-9. When the Fan does not operate (ICE ROOM - FAN) ................................................................. 77 4-2-10. When the ICE MAKER does not operate ....................................................................................78 4-2-11. When water does not supply at Ice Maker .................................................................................79 4-2-12. When Cubed or Crushed ice does not dispense properly...................................................... 80 4-2-13. When COVER ICE ROUTE MOTOR (GEARED MOTOR) does not work properly ................... 81 4-2-14. When the alarm is heard continuously (buzzer sound) ............................................................ 82 4-2-15. When the Panel PBA does not work properly .......................................................................... 84 4-2-16. When the internal lamp of the freezer or fridge is not turned on............................................ 85 5. PCB Diagram ........................................................................................ 88 5-1. PCB Layout with part positions (Main Board)............................................................................................ 88 5-2. PCB Layout with part positions (F Room Inverter, LC3-3A) ................................................................... 89 5-3. PCB Layout with part positions (R Room Inverter, LC4_3050) ............................................................... 90 5-4. Connector Layout with part positions (Main Board) .................................................................................. 91 5-5. Connector Layout with part positions (F Room Inverter, LC3-3A)......................................................... 92 5-6. Connector Layout with part positions (R Room Inverter, LC4_3050)..................................................... 93 6. Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................... 94 6-1. Dispenser Model........................................................................................................................................... 94 7. Schematic Diagram ................................................................................ 95 7-1. Basic Model ................................................................................................................................................... 95 7-2. Whole block diagram (F Room Inverter, LC3-3A) ................................................................................... 96 7-3. Whole block diagram (R Room Inverter, LC4_3050) ................................................................................97 8. References ........................................................................................... 98 8-1. Glossary......................................................................................................................................................... 98 8-2. French Heater Control Using a Humidity Sensor ....................................................................................100 8-3. Model Numbering Convention................................................................................................................... 101 8-4. Troubleshooting. Check the following before calling the service centre ............................................. 102

5 1. PRECAUTIONS (SAFETY WARNINGS) ●Unplug the appliance before replacing or repairing any of the electrical parts. ⇢ Be careful to avoid electric shock. ●Make sure to use the correct replacement parts. ⇢ Check the model, rated voltage, rated current and running temperature rating. ●When troubleshooting, verify that the wire harnesses are connected securely. ⇢ Make sure the connectors are not separated when power is supplied. ●Check for visible traces of water on the electrical parts. ⇢ Replace or secure any parts that have come into contact with water. ●Check the status of parts after the replacement or troubleshooting. ⇢ All parts must be reinstalled properly. ●Check the location where the refrigerator will be used. Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or wet location and make sure that the surface where the product will be installed is even. ●The refrigerator must be grounded properly. ⇢ The product should be grounded if there is a risk of high humidity or wetness. ● The refrigerator must be plugged into a dedicated outlet. Make sure that the power cord is not damaged in any way, or has any objects placed on it. ● If the plug is damaged, replace the plug. Do not use the plug if it is damaged. ●Customers must not try to repair the refrigerator themselves. ●Do not store anything in the refrigerator other than food. ⇢ Drugs that require a specific temperature should not be stored in the refrigerator. ⇢ Do not store flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, ether, LP gas, etc.) in the refrigerator as this may result in explosion.

6 PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) Read all the instructions before repairing the product and make sure to follow the instructions in order to prevent danger or property damage. Unplug the refrigerator and remove all the items before repairing the product. CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED SYMBOLS Indicates a danger of death or serious injury. Indicates a risk of personal injury or material damage. means "Prohibited". means "Do not disassemble". means "No contact". means "Warning or Caution". means "Earth or Ground". means "Unplug the unit before servicing the product" Unplug the product before changing the interior lamp. • This may result in electric shock. Warning Warning & Caution Caution Unplug Use rated components when replacing parts. • Check the correct model, rated voltage, rated current, operating temperature and so on. When repairing the product, make sure that the all wire harnesses are reconnected. • The wire harnesses should be connected tightly and kept dry. • Tightly tie the wires so that they are not detached by an external force and or become wet due to moisture. Check for visible traces of water on the electrical parts. • Replace or secure any parts that have come into contact with water. Check the status of parts after the replacement or troubleshooting. • All parts must be reinstalled properly. When repairing the product, make sure that all parts and wires are free of dust and foreign substances. • Cleaning parts when servicing the product can help prevent fire or short circuits. Rated components

7 PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) ❈ Please let users know about the following warnings & cautions in detail. Customers should not store full glass bottles in the freezer section. • The frozen bottles could explode and result in injury. Customers should not store narrow or long bottles, or food in one of the small door shelves. • These items could fall when the door is opened, resulting in injury to the customer. Drugs that require a specific temperature should not be stored in the refrigerator. Customers should not place or store objects on the product. • Opening or closing the door may cause items to fall, which may result in injury. Prohibited Warning & Caution Consumers must not try to repair the refrigerator. • Electrical and mechanical parts could injure the consumer. Do not disassemble The refrigerator should be plugged into a dedicated outlet. • Multiple plugs connected to an outlet may cause excessive heat or fire. Prohibited Make sure that the power cord is not damaged. • A damaged cord could result in excessive heat or fire. Do not allow users to install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place where water splashes. • Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric shock or fire. The refrigerator must be grounded properly. • The product should be properly grounded if there is a risk of high humidity or moisture. Earth

8 PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) To ensure that the product is properly installed, the refrigerator must be installed on a level, solid surface that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. The surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. FLOORING Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large section of cardboard carton and place it under the refrigerator where you are working. When moving the product, make sure that you pull the unit straight out and push it back straight in. MOVING

9 2. PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 2-1. Compartment Features by Model Appearance A) Handle B) Capacitive touch display Freezer Compartment / Cool Select Room 9) Sliding shelf 10) Drawer 11) Guard Fridge Compartment 1) Ice-Maker 2) Fridge Multi-Purpose Guard 3) Easy Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Drawers 4) Foldable-Shelf 5) Fixed-Shelf 6) Quick Space -Shelf 7) Egg tray 8) Water filter 1 2 3 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 Fridge Freezer Cool Select Room Water Dispenser model : RF23*

10 PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 2-2. Basic Product Specifications Item Specifications Model no. RF23* External dimensions (width x depth x height) 35 3/4" X 28 7/8" X 71 7/8" (908 X 733 X 1825) Packing dimensions (width x depth x height) 38 1/4" X 31 1/4" X 78" (972 X 795 X 1980) Rated power frequency (HZ) 60 Rated power (V) 115 Rated power consumption of the electric motor (W) 145 Rated power consumption of the electric heater (W) 382 Refrigerator type Indirect cooling type refrigerator Refrigerant R-134a Amount of sealed refrigerant Freezer : 205gr / Fridge : 105gr Weight 353 Ib (160Kg) Packing weight 386 Ib (175Kg)

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