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CAUTION

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS BOOK

BEFORE SERVICING OR OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR.

MODEL: LRSPC2661T COLOR: TITANIUM

REFRIGERATOR

SERVICE MANUAL

http://biz.lgservice.com

Ref. No.

GR-D267DTU

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY ................................................................................................................ 3

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................... 4

PARTS IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................................................................................... 5

HOW TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR ............................................................................................................................ 6

HOW TO ADJUST DOOR HEIGHT OF THE REFRIGERATOR.......................................................................................... 6

HOW TO INSTALL WATER PIPE......................................................................................................................................... 7

HOW TO CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF WATER SUPPLIED TO THE ICEMAKER ........................................................... 8

COOLING CYCLE AND REFRIGERANT............................................................................................................................. 10

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF MAIN PARTS....................................................................................... 12

COMPRESSOR (RECIPROCATING TYPE) ...................................................................................................................... 12

OVER LOAD PROTECTOR............................................................................................................................................... 12

POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (PTC)............................................................................................................ 12

SWITCH (DOOR, HOME BAR, DISPENSER) ................................................................................................................... 13

MOTOR .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

SOLENOID......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

HEATER ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

VALVE................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD........................................................... 18

MICOM FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 24

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT .............................................................................................................................. 32

CIRCUIT................................................................................................................................................................................ 52

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS ....................................................................................................................................................... 53

PROBLEM SHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................... 53

FAULTS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 63

COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR................................................................................................................................... 80

HOW TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS.......................................................................................................................................... 87

HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE(REFRIGERATOR SECTION)....................................................................... 92

DOOR................................................................................................................................................................................. 92

HANDLE............................................................................................................................................................................. 93

DEODORIZER.................................................................................................................................................................... 93

SHROUD, GRILLE FAN ..................................................................................................................................................... 94

CONTROL BOX, R............................................................................................................................................................. 94

CASE PWB......................................................................................................................................................................... 94

ICEMAKER ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................................................... 95

DISPENSER....................................................................................................................................................................... 96

WATER TANK AND WATER LINE...................................................................................................................................... 97

DIGITAL SECTION LAYOUT................................................................................................................................................ 98

DIGITAL PARTS MANUAL................................................................................................................................................. 101

TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE DIGITAL FUNCTION SECTION ................................................................................... 122

EXTERNAL EXTENSION PORT ........................................................................................................................................ 131

HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE(DIGITAL SECTION) ................................................................................. 132

EXPLODED VIEW .............................................................................................................................................................. 136

DIGITAL SECTION COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................................. 144

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST .......................................................................................................................................... 146

CONTENTS

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Please observe the following safety precautions in order to

safely and properly use the refrigerator, to avoid hazards,

and prevent accidents during repair.

1. Avoid the risk of electric shock. Disconnect power cord

from wall outlet and wait for more than three minutes

before replacing PWB parts. Shut off the power

whenever replacing and repairing electric components.

2. When connecting power cord, make sure that the power

cord has been disconnected from the wall outlet for at

least five minutes.

3. Check for damage to the power cord and plug. If the

power cord or plug is damaged, it could cause a fire or

electric shock.

4. The refrigerator should have its own individual electrical

outlet. Overloading any outlet can cause a fire.

5. Please make sure the outlet is properly grounded,

particularly in a wet or damp area.

6. Use standard electrical components when replacing

parts.

7. Make sure water connection is correctly engaged.

Remove dust and foreign materials from the housing

and connecting parts.

8. Do not fray, damage, machine, heavily bend, yank, or

twist the power cord.

9. Check for evidence of moisture intrusion in the

electrical components. Replace the parts or mask them

with insulation tape if moisture intrusion is evident.

10. Do not touch the Icemaker with hands or tools to

confirm the operation of geared motor.

11. Do not let the customer repair, disassemble, or

reconstruct the refrigerator for themselves. Servicing

carries the risk of electric shock, fire and other hazards.

12. Do not store hazardous materials such as ether,

benzene, alcohol, chemicals, gas, or medicine in the

refrigerator.

13. Do not put flower vases, cups, cosmetics, chemicals,

etc., or container with fall of liquid on the top of the

refrigerator.

14. Do not put glass bottles full of liquid into the freezer.

The contents could freeze and break the glass bottles.

15. When scrapping the refrigerator, please disconnect the

door gasket first, and scrap the refrigerator in a location

where no children have access.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY

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SPECIFICATIONS

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ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS 960(W)

915(D)

1795(H) mm

(377/8

361/4

702/3in.)

NET WEIGHT 169kg (3721/2lbs.)

COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling

TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control

DEFROSTING SYSTEM Full Automatic

Heater Defrost

INSULATION Cyclo-Pentane

COMPRESSOR PTC Starting Type

EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type

CONDENSER Wire Condenser

REFRIGERANT R134a (210g) (67/8oz.)

LUBRICATING OIL FREOL @15G (330 cc)

DRIER 1Ø0.83

CAPILLARY TUBE MOLECULAR SIEVE XH-7

ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

FIRST DEFROST 5 - 6 Hours

DEFROST CYCLE 13 - 15 Hours

DEFROSTING DEVICE Heater, Sheath-AL

Heater, Sheath-ML

Heater, Drain

ANTI SWEAT HEATER Dispenser Duct Door Heater

Dispenser Heater

Frame LCD Heater

ANTI-FREEZING HEATER Chilled Room Duct Heater

Damper Heater

Tube Inject Heater

FREEZER LAMP 60W (1 EA)

REFRIGERATOR LOWER LAMP 60W (1 EA)

REFRIGERATOR UPPER LAMP 30W (2 EA)

DISPENSER LAMP 15W (1 EA)

1790 (701/2)

1750 (6815/16)

1795 (7011/16)

1072 (201/4)

960 (3713/16)

750 (299/16)

801 (319/16)

875 (341/2)

915 (361/4)

1407 (557/16)

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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Icemaker

Bank Ice

Cover, Lamp -F

Shelf F

Drawer

Supporter

Basket

Cover Lower

Dairy Product Corner

Control Box, R

Cover, Lamp-R(U)

Cantilever Shelf

Egg Box

Snack Corner

Cover, Lamp-R(L)

Fruit/Vegetable

Drawer

Vegetable/Chilled

Drawer

Guide Bottle

Adjust Screw

(right)

Supporter Basket

Cover

Adjust Screw

(Ieft)

Slide Out

Cantilever Shelf

Guide Bottle

Vegetable/Chilled Drawer

Convertible Switch

Wine Rack

Optional Part

Cover PWB

Back

Handle

Frame

Display

Dispenser

Lamp

Remote Control

Receiver

Camera

Mic

Ice & Water

Dispenser

Button

Monitor

Management Switch Reset Switch

Screen ON/OFF Switch

1. How to Adjust Door Height of Refrigerator

■Make the refrigerator level first. (If the refrigerator is not installed on a level floor, the height of freezer and refrigerator

door may not be the same.)

1. If the height of freezer door is lower than the

refrigerator door:

2. If the height of freezer door is higher than the

refrigerator door:

Insert a driver into the groove of adjusting screw

and rotate driver in arrow direction (clockwise) until the

refrigerator becomes horizontal.

Insert a driver into the groove of adjusting screw

and rotate driver in arrow direction (clockwise) until the

refrigerator becomes horizontal.

HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR

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Adjusting

Screw

Driver

Height

Difference

Height

Difference

Height

Difference

Height

Difference

2. How to Install Water Pipe

■Install Water Filter (Applicable to some models only)

■Before Installing water filter

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.

2. Remove the lamp cover by pressing the protrusion

under the cover and pulling the cover to the front.

■Installing water filter

1. Initial installation of water filter

Remove the filter substitute cap by turning it

counterclockwise () by 90 degrees and pulling it down.

Note : Keep it for later use when you do not use the filter.

Remove the red cap from the filter and attach the

sticker. Insert the upper part of the filter () after

aligning with the guideline marked on the control box,

and fasten it by turning it clockwise by 90 degrees.

Note : Verify that the guideline and the fastening indication

line are aligned.

2. Replacement of water filter

While holding the lower part of the filter, turn it

counterclockwise () by 90 degrees and pull it down.

Note : Verify that the guideline and the loosening indication

line are aligned.

■After installing water filter

Reassemble the lamp cover and the top shelf of the

refrigerator. To place the top shelf of the refrigerator, raise

the front part of the shelf a bit so that the hook of the shelf

fits into the groove.

In order to clean the water filter system, drain water for

about 3 min.

Note : Then open the door of the refrigerator and check for

water dripping on the shelf under the filter.

HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR

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Control box

Aligning with the guide line

and the fastening indication line

Control box

Aligning with the guide line

and the loosening indication line

Removal

of red cap

Adhesive

Sticker

Substitute

cap

3. How to Control the Amount of Water Supplied to Icemaker.

3-1. Verify the amount of water supplied to the Icemaker.

1. Pull out the ice bin in the upper part of the freezer compartment.

Caution : • Do not put hands or tools into the chute to

confirm the operation of geared motor.

(Doing so may damage refrigerator or cause

injury to hands.)

• Check the operation of motor by its

operation noise.

2. Apply electricity after connecting water pipe.

1) Press test switch under the Icemaker for two seconds as shown below.

2) The bell rings(ding~dong), ice tray rotates, and water comes out from the Icemaker water tube.

3) The water shall be supplied two or three times into the tray. The amount of water supplied for each time is small.

Put a water container under the ice tray and press test switch.

4) When ice tray rotates, the water in it will spill. Collect the spilled water and throw it into the sink.

5) When ice tray has finished rotation, water comes out from the water tube. Confirm the amounts of water in the ice tray.

(Refer to fig. The optimum amount of water is 110cc[6.7in3])

* It is acceptable if the adjusted level of water is a bit smaller than optimum level.

HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR

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Test Switch

Confirm the amount

of water

Icemaker

Too much

Too small

Optimum level

3-2. Control the amount of water supplied to the

Icemaker.

Caution : • 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.

1. Disconnect PWB cover from the upper part of the

refrigerator.

2. Adjust the amount of water supplied by using the DIP

switch.

■Water Supplying Time Control Option

1) The water supplying time is set at five seconds when the

refrigerator is delivered.

2) The amount of water supplied depends on the setting

time and the local water pressure.

3) If the ice cubes are too small, increase the water

supplying time. This happens when too little water is

supplied to the tray. (eg: change 5 to 5.5 seconds)

4) If ice cubes stick together, decrease the water supplying

time. This happens when too much water is supplied

into the ice tray. (eg: change 5 to 4.5 seconds)

Caution : When adjusting the amount of water supplied,

adjust in small increments. Otherwise the water

may spill over.

3. When adjustment of control switch for the amount of

water supplied is complete, check the level of water in

the ice tray.

HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR

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SWITCH NO Water Suppling

Switch1 Switch2 Switch3 Time

OFF OFF OFF 6 Sec.

ON OFF OFF 4 Sec.

OFF ON OFF 4.5 Sec.

ON ON OFF 5 Sec.

OFF OFF ON 5.5 Sec.

ON OFF ON 7 Sec.

OFF ON ON 8 Sec.

ON ON ON 9 Sec.

(+) Driver

Switch ON

Switch OFF 23

PWB(PCB) Assembly

Confirm the amount

of water

Optimum level

1. Cooling Cycle (Cooling Principles/Refrigerant Gas Circulation)

1-1. Principles of cooling cycle

Cooling is an operation by which the temperature of a unit is maintained below the ambient temperature. For the

cooling operation, there must be an insulated space, the refrigerant (R134a) to absorb heat in the space, and a

refrigerant circulation system including a compressor, condenser, evaporator, etc. to conduct phase transformation of

the refrigerant.

1-2. Refrigerant gas circulation

Compressor

Wire Condenser

Hot Line (Freezer Compartment)

Hot Line (Refrigerator Compartment)

Drier

Capillary Tube

Evaporator

Suction Pipe

Cooling Fan

1-3. Cool Air Circulation

Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Compartment

COOLING CYCLE AND REFRIGERANT

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2. Description of each component

NOTE : • The pressure of refrigerant changes from high to low at capillary tube outlet. The low pressure refrigerant rushes

into the evaporator inlet and makes noise.

• When low pressure liquid refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator, evaporation takes place in the entire

evaporator from inlet to outlet. When this occurs, noise may sometimes occur. Noise depends on the amount of

evaporation so that noise may or may not occur. This is not a problem.

3. Containing refrigerant and foaming agent

* ODP: Ozone Depletion Index(relative value based on CFC11 as 1.0)

GWP: Globe Warmth Index(relative value based on CO2as 1.0)

COOLING CYCLE AND REFRIGERANT

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Refrigerant Characteristics ODP GWP Remarks

Cyclo-Pentane It does not contain chlorine which depletes ozone layer. 0 8 Foaming Agent

(C5H10) Its GWP is almost zero. Pollution-free foaming agent.

R134a It does not contain chlorine which depletes ozone layer. 8 1200 Refrigerant

(HFC-134a) Its GWP is also very low compared with that of R12

(GWP:15,300).

NO. NAME FUNCTION REFRIGERANT (IN AND OUTLET)

Compresses refrigerant from low(0 kg/cm2) to

high pressure(8-12 kg/cm2)

Refrigerant transforms from high pressure gas

to high pressure liquid in condenser.

This phase transfromation dissipates heat.

Drier absorbs moisture in the system.

(moisture absorption equipment)

Long and narrow tubes. Refrigerant pressure

drops rapidly as refrigerant passes through the

tube.

Refrigerant transforms from low pressure liquid

to low pressure gas. This phase change absorbs

heat from the surrounding air and food. This

enables foods to freeze in the freezer and to

stay fresh in the refrigerator compartment.

Connects evaporator and compressor.

LOW PRESSURE

GAS(0 kg/cm2)

TEMP(30°C[86°F])

HIGH PRESSURE

GAS(8-12 kg/cm2)

TEMP(80[176°F]-

120°C[248°F])

HIGH PRESSURE

LIQUID(8-12 kg/cm2)

TEMP(40[104°F]-

60°C[140°F])

LOW PRESSURE

LIQUID(0 kg/cm2)

TEMP(-27°C[-17°F])

LOW PRESSURE

GAS(0 kg/cm2)

TEMP(-27°C[-17°F])

→ HIGH PRESSURE

GAS(8-12 kg/cm2)

TEMP(80[176°F]-

120°C[248°F])

→ HIGH PRESSURE

LIQUID(8-12 kg/cm2)

TEMP(40[104°F]-

60°C[140°F])

→ LOW PRESSURE

LIQUID(10 kg/cm2)

TEMP(-27°C[-17°F])

→ LOW PRESSURE

GAS(0 kg/cm2)

→ LOW PRESSURE

GAS(0 kg/cm2)

TEMP(30°C[86°F])

COMPRESSOR

CONDENSER

DRIER

CAPILLARY

TUBE

EVAPORATOR

SUCTION PIPE

1. Compressor(Reciprocating Type)

The compressor consists of a piston and motor. The motor

pushes piston and piston which compresses refrigerant

gas to a high pressure. Lubricants are sealed in the

compressor to a accelerate cooling and lubricate

compressor. Low pressure refrigerant is distributed through

the entire compressor but high pressure refrigerant gathers

around outer cooling plate through the outlet pipe.

NOTE : • A replacement compressor for service is full of

nitrogen gas and sealed with rubber when it is

delivered. This is to protect oxidation and to prevent

the intrusion of moisture into the compressor. When

bushing seals are removed, nitrogen gas shall rush

out, producing noise. This is normal. If the nitrogen

gas was leaked out. the compressor may be

corroded and should not be used.

• Compressor should be protected from impact

during transportation or storage to prevent

eccentricity of motor axis.

2. Over Load Protector

Over load protector relay protects motor by breaking

circuits when temperature rises and excess current flows in

the compressor. It consists of bimetal element and heater.

Bimetal element defroms when temperature rises and

heater emits heat when over current flows. This relay is

mounted on the outer surface of compressor and senses

temperature of compressor. This relay is connected to the

compressor motor in series. When operating contact point

of bimetal comes off from fixed contacting point, over load

protector relay breaks circuit. When the temperature of

compressor lowers and the heater cools, the operating

contact points move back to the fixed contact point and the

compressor works again after 3 or 5 minutes.

NOTE : • Over load protector relay detects temperature

and current at the same time. It operates when

the temperature of compressor is high even there

is no current. It shall also operates when over

current flows even the temperature of

compressor is low. It is also possible that both

high temperature and over current shall operate

relays at the same time.(Current is more effective

than temperature.)

• Over load protector relay shall operate again if

the surface temperature and current of

compressor repeats a breach of the threshold

values even though the heater is cools down

after 3 or 5 minutes of downtime. Customer may

claim that the relays repeated on and off

operation as the temperature remained constant.

In this case, switch off the power and let the

compressor cool down fully. If the relay

malfunctions after this, replace it with a new one.

3. Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC)

Starter is connected to auxiliary winding in series and

accelerates compressor starting. It is located on outer case

of compressor with relays. Previously, the starter was a

contact point type. but it is now generally a PTC element

type. PTC stands for positive temperature coefficient and it

has a starting value of resistance(e.g. 22 Ω). It is an

element whose resistance becomes infinitive when current

flows. The starting principles of a single-phase induction

motor and simple alternating current circuit must be fully

understood in order to understand the roles of starter. The

circuit is shown below.

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF MAIN PARTS

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CS CR

P.T.C

Piston

Motor

Spring

Iubricant

4. Switch(Door, Dispenser)

1. Function

1) Door switches in freezer and refrigerator compartments turns on and off the lamps when the freezer and refrigerator

doors are opened and closed. They also switch the fans in the freezer compartment on and off at the same time.

2) Home bar switch turns on and off the lamp in the refrigerator compartment when home bar is open and close.

3) Dispenser switch turns the dispenser lamp on and off when dispensing ice/water.

2. Operation Principles and Characteristics

3. Troubleshooting

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF MAIN PARTS

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Classification Door Switch Dispenser Switch

Shapes

Circuits

Troubles (Parts)

Symptoms Check Measures

- The switch points make contact depending on

wheather one of the doors is opened or closed.

These control the lamps in the refrigerator and

the freezer compartments.

- The dispenser bushing button is pressed by the

switch lever. This turns on the dispenser lamp.

Operation

Principles

/Charact

-eristics

Lamp is not on when door is

open. (door switch)

1. Dispenser lamp is not on

when bushing button is

pressed.

2. Ice and water are not

dispensed.

Bad Contact Operate switch button three or

four times and verify that the

lamp is on and off. See if lamp is

burnt out. If lamp is O.K, then

remove switch and measure the

resistance between terminals.

(Door Switch: 1-2, 3-4.)

Operate switch button three and

four times and confirm the lamp,

ice and water dispenser work. It

they do not work, then remove

switch and measure the

resistance between terminals.

(COM-NO)

Replace switch if the resistance

between terminals is not zero.

Replace switch if the resistance

between terminals is zero.

5. Motor

1. Freezer/Cooling Motor Used mainly for

Freezer/Cooling motor

■Detail of connector

2) Gear Box Application Type

Gear box is used for moving and crushing ice which is

stored in the ice bin. Gear box is connected at the output

axis of shaded motor. Gear box changes high RPM of

motor to low RPM but high power by gear box. This power

can move and crush ice.

6. Solenoid.

1. Structure of Solenoid

Two types of solenoids are used for refrigerator depending

on the applications such as solenoids for ice cube and ice

dispenser. The solenoid is composed of an armature,

stator and a main body which supports stator and pulls the

armature when electricity is applied.

2. Operation Principles

When electricity is applied to the coil, magnetic field forms

around the coil. The armature in the magnetic field moves

toward the stator and ice dispenses. When electricity is

removed, the armature moves back to its original position

(rated stroke distance) by the spring force and stops

moving.

CAUTIONS : • Do not operate solenoid for more than two

minutes. It may be overheat.

• Solenoid is not for continuous use but

discontinuous use as it operates when

customer dispenses ice.

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF MAIN PARTS

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Shaft

Stator

Connector

Front(SHAFT Projective direction)

15Vdc(+)

EMF

GND(-)

Stator

Bobbin

Shaft

Gear Box

Stator

Coil Coil

Stator

ArmatureArmature

3. Troubleshooting

7. Heater

1. Summary

Heaters are used to remove dew and frost on the evaporator and ice and dew on the parts of refrigerator.

* SXS Refrigerator Defrost System

It is MICOM controlled automatic defrost system.

Heater turns on when the set time in MICOM has elapsed and off when the defrost sensor senses the defrost is complete.

2. Types of heater and their roles

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF MAIN PARTS

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Symptom Faults(parts) Check Measures

Crushed ice comes out when 1. Connector is missed. 1. Check connection parts. 1. Join connector.

ice cube is selected. 2. Solenoid for ice cube is cut. 2. Check resistance between 2. Replace parts.

terminals. The resistance is

infinite when it is cut.

Ice does not dispense but 1. Connector is disconnected. 1. Check connecting part. 1. Join connector.

jams on the door path 2. Solenoid for dispenser is 2. Check the resistance 2. Replace parts.

when ice is selected. cut. between terminals.

Resistance is infinite

when it is cut.

Classification Application Functions Resistance Remarks

Heater, Sheath-AL Evaporator Upper Part Evaporator Defrost 240W

Heater, Sheath-ML Evaporator Lower Part Evaporator Defrost 260W

It melts and discharges the ice dropped

Heater, Plate Drain Lower Part from the evaporator through drain pipe 45W

during defrost.

Heater, Plate Chilled Room Duct Prevent icing from the chilled room duct. 5W

Heater, Plate Damper Prevent icing from damper 3W

Heater, Plate Dispenser(Freezer door) Remove dew from dispenser 5W

Heater, Sheet Dispenser(Freezer door) Remove dew from duct door. 1W

Heater, Cord Frame LCD Prevent icing from Home Bar. 2.7W

Heater, Plate Tube Inject Prevent icing Tube Inject 3.5W

3. Faults Symptom (Products): faulty heater

1) Heater, Sheath-ML/AL

2) Heater Plate (Drain)

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF MAIN PARTS

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Problem Symptom Checks Measures

1. The resistance is infinity when it is

measured at both connector ends

with a tester.

2. Visually check for a faulty defrost

with eyes.

3. The resistance fluctuates very much

when the resistance is measured at

both ends with a tester.

4. When the resistance between both

connector ends is measured with a

tester, the resistance is zero or

beyond the allowance of marked

value. (allowance: marked value±7%)

Poor Defrost

Short circuit

1. Heater, Sheath heating

wire is cut, corroded, or

connecting wire is cut.

2. Evaporator is not close

enough to Heater,

Sheath-AL.

3. Poor terminal contact.

4. Moisture intrudes into

the pipe through the

crack as Heater,

Sheath-AL Pipe, and/or

Silicon Cap are dented.

1. Replace parts. (Reconnect if

wire is disconnected.)

2. Move evaporator closer to

Heater, Sheath-AL.

3. Correctly insert connector.

4. Replace parts.

1. The resistance is infinity when the

resistance is measured at both

connector ends with a tester.

2. The resistance fluctuates very

much when the resistance is

measured at both connector ends

with a tester.

3. When the resistance between both

connector ends is measured with a

tester, the resistance is zero or

beyond the allowance of marked

value. (allowance: marked

value±7%)

Poor defrost

Short circuit

1. Heating wire is cut or

corroded.

2. Poor terminal contact.

3. Moisture intrudes as

the heating wire is

damaged by a sharp fin

of evaporator.

1. Replace parts. (Reconnect if

wire is cut)

2. Correctly reinsert the connector.

3. Replace parts.

3) Other Heaters

8. Valve

1. Nomenclature of each part

Solenoid Coil

Spring

Plunger

Packing

Holder

Flow Control

Flow Washer

2. Operation Principles

1) While Opening

When power is on and the inlet water pressure reaches

at a certain value, the plunger (3) moves up by solenoid

coil. The water passes through porous hole and then

center holes of the holder and flows to the outlet. Flow

control (6) and flow washer (7) are included in order to

maintain a constant flow rate and pressure (1.0 ~

8.0 kgf/cm2) in A line (water supplied to icemaker).

2) While Closing

The water stops flowing to outlet as packing seals (4)

the hole of holder (5) by spring when power is off.

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF MAIN PARTS

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Corresponding

Problem Heater Symptom Checks Measures

1. Heating wire is Heater Plate The temperature of chilled 1. The resistance is infinite when the 1. Replace parts.

cut or corroded. (Chilled drawer drawer is high. resistance is measured at both (Reconnect if the wire

2. Poor terminal duct) (icing on duct) connector ends with a tester. is cut)

contact. 2. The resistance significantly very much 2. Correctly insert

when the resistance is measured at both connector.

connector ends with a tester.

Heater Plate Incorrect refrigerator

(damper) compartment temperature.

(icing on the duct)

Heater Plate Dew forms around the 1. Remove connector from freezer hinge

(dispenser) dispenser and measure the resistance of heater.

Sheath Heater Dew forms around duct door. 1. The resistance is infinite when it is

(duct door) measured at both connector

ends with a tester.

Cord Heater Dew forms around 1. Remove connector from R hinge and

(Frame LCD) Frame LCD. measure the resistance of heater.

823

AB Outlet

Inlet

1. Working Principles

1-1. Icemaker Working Principles

1-2. Dispenser Working Principles

1. This function is available in Model GR-D267 where water and ice are available without opening freezer compartment door.

2. Crushed Ice is automatically selected when power is initially applied or reapplied after power cut.

3. When dispenser selection switch is continuously pressed, light is on in the following sequence:

Water →Cube Ice →Crushed Ice.

4. Lamp is on when dispenser bushing button is pressed and vice versa.

5. When dispenser crushed ice bushing button is pressed, dispenser solenoid and geared motor work so that crushed ice

can be dispensed if there is ice in the ice bin.

6. When dispenser cube ice bushing button is pressed, dispenser solenoid, cube ice solenoid and geared motor work so

that cubed ice can be dispensed if there is ice in the ice bin.

7. When dispenser water bushing button is pressed, water valve opens and water is supplied if water valve is properly

installed on the right side of the machine room.

8. Ice and water are not available when freezer door is open.

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• Level Icemaker Cube Mould for Initial Control

after power is applied.

Power Input

Initial Control

Ice Making Control

Ice Ejection Control

Water Supply Control

Test Control

• Wait until the water in the cube mould is frozen

after Icemaker starts operation.

• Detect if ice bin is full of ice by rotating ice ejection

motor in normal and reverse direction and eject ice into

the ice bin if ice bin is not full.

•

This is for refrigerator assembly line and service. When ice making test switch is pressed,

it operates in the following steps: initial ice ejection water supply control steps.

• Conduct Ice Making Control after supplying water into the Icemaker

cube mould by operating water valve.

2. Function of Icemaker

2-1. Initial Control Function

1. When power is initially applied or reapplied after power loss, the Icemaker cube mould level is detected after completion

of MICOM initialization. The detecting lever moves up and down.

2. The level of Icemaker cube mould is determined by output signal, high and low signal, of Hall IC. The cube mould is

leveled by rotating ice ejection motor in normal or reverse direction. The High/Low Hall signal is be applied to MICOM Pin

No. 42.

3. If there is no change in signals one minute after the geared motor starts to operate, it stops Icemaker operation and

checks the signal every hour. It reinitializes the Icemaker when the feedback signals becomes normal.

4. It datermines that the initialization is completed when it senses the Icemaker cube mould is horizontal.

5. Ice ejection conducts for 1 cycle whether ice or not ice is in the ice bin when power is initially applied.

2-2. Water Supply Control Function

1. This function supplies water into the Icemaker cube mould by operating the water valve when ice ejection control is

completed and Icemaker mould is level.

2. The quantity of water supplied is determined by DIP switches and water pressure.

3. The refrigerator actively detects the DIP switch seting so that interrupting power is not necessary to change the supply

preset. If the DIP switches are changed while water is being supplied, the changes will take effect until the supply cycle is

complets.

4. When water supply signal is applied to water and ice valves at the same time during water supply, water is supplied to

water valve. If water supply signal is applied to ice valve during water supply, water is supplied to both water and ice

valves.

2-3. Ice Making Control Function

1. Ice making control is carried out from the completion of water supply to the completion of ice making in the cube mould.

Ice making sensor detects the temperature of cube mould and completes ice making. (ice making sensor is fixed below

Icemaker cube mould)

2. Ice making control starts after completion of water supply control or initial control.

3. Ice making is determined to be completed when ice making sensor temperature reaches at -8°C[18°F] 100 minutes after

water is supplied to Icemaker cube mould.

4. It is judged that ice making is completed when Icemaker sensor temperature reaches below -12°C[10°F] after 20 minutes

in condition 3.

ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD

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DIP SWITCH SETTING

No SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 SWITCH 3 WATER SUPPLY TIME REMARKS

1 OFF OFF OFF 6.5 Sec.

2 ON OFF OFF 5.5 Sec.

3 OFF ON OFF 6 Sec.

4 ON ON OFF 7 Sec.

5 OFF OFF ON 7.5 Sec.

6 ON OFF ON 8 Sec.

7 OFF ON ON 9 Sec.

8 ON ON ON 10 Sec.

* The quantity of water supplied

depends on DIP switch setting

conditions and water pressure as it is

a direct tap water connection type.

(the water supplied is generally 80 cc

to 120 cc)

* DIP switches are on the main PWB.

2-4. Ice Ejection Control Function

1. This function ejects the ice from the Icemaker 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 with ice

ejection. but waits. If the ice bin is full, ice ejection motor rotates in normal direction in every hour to check the condition of

ice bin. If the ice bin is not full, the water supply control starts after completion of ice ejection control. If the ice bin is full,

ice ejection motor rotates in reverse direction and stops ice making.

3. If ice bin is not full, ice ejection starts. The cube mould tilts to the maximum and ice is separated from the mould as ice

checking lever raises.

4. Ice ejection motor stops for 1 second if Hall IC signal changes from OFF (low) to ON (high) after 3.6 seconds when ice

ejection motor has rotated in normal direction. If there is no change in Hall IC signals within 1 minute after ice ejection

motor operates, ice ejection motor stops as ice ejection motor or Hall IC is out of order.

5. If ice ejection motor or Hall IC is abnormal, ice ejection motor rotates in normal direction to perform its reinitialization. It

resets the Icemaker if the ice ejection motor or Hall IC is normal.

6. The mould stops for 1 second at maximum tilted conditions.

7. The mould returns to a leveled position as ice ejection motor rotates in reverse direction.

8. When the mould is level, the cycle starts to repeat:

Water Supply →Ice Making →Ice Ejection →Mould Returns to Horizontal

ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD

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Bank is

not full

HALL IC

OUTPUT

SIGNALS

Bank is

full

HALL IC

OUTPUT

SIGNALS

ICE CHECKING

AXIS

ICE CHECKING LEVEL 30°

Maximum tilting

point

Ice making

(Original point)

Lock

2±1 sec

9±3 sec

8±3 sec

Ice Checking Ice Ejection

Lock

Horizontal

Conditions

Level Retrun

Conditions

2-5 Test Function

1. This function forces operation during operation servicing and cleaning. The test switch is mounted under the automatic

Icemaker. The test function starts when the test switch is pressed for more than 0.5 second.

2. Test button does not work during ice ejection and water supply. It works when the tray is in the horizontal conditions. If the

mould is full of ice during test function operation, ice ejection control and water supply control will not work.

3. When the test switch is pressed for more than 0.5 second in the horizontal condition, ice ejection starts irrespect of the

mould conditions. Water will splash if test switch is pressed before the water in the mould freezes. Water shall be supplied

while the mould returns to the horizontal conditions after ice ejection. Problems involving ice ejection, returning to the

horizontal conditions, and water supply can be checked via the test switch. When test function performs normally, a

buzzer sounds and the water supply function begins. Check it for repair if buzzer does not sound.

4. When water supply function is completed, the cycle continues as follows: Ice making →Ice ejection →Returning to

horizontal conditions →Water supply

5. Remove ice from the Icemaker cube mould and press test switch. When Icemaker cube mould is full of ice as ice ejection

and water supply controls do not operate.

2-6. Other functions relating to freezer compartment door opening

1. When freezer door is open, ice dispenser stops in order to reduce noise and ice drop.

2. When freezer door is open during ice ejection and cube mould returning to horizontal condition, ice ejection and cube

mould level return proceed.

3. When freezer door is open, geared motor and cube ice solenoid immediately stop and duct door solenoid stops after 5

seconds.

4. Water dispenser stops in order to prevent water spilling when freezer door is open.

5. Test function operates normally regardless of refrigearator compartment door opening.

ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD

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3. Icemaker Troubleshooting

* Troubleshooting: it is possible to check the dispenser by pressing freezer and refrigerator temperature control buttons

for more than 1 second. (Icemaker is normal if all leds are on): refer to trouble diagnposis function in

MICOM section.

ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD

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Yes

Is DC Power (5V and 12V)

output normal? Failed DC Power

• Check DC power (5V, 12V).

Change main PWB

Is cube ice LCD off during

troubleshooting check? Failed icemaking sensor

• Check the resistance of

both ends (1,2) of icemaking

sensor of CON9.

• Defects between icemaking

sensor and board

(Pin No. 60 of IC1)

Replace Ice making

Sensor

Is Crushed Ice LCD off during

troubleshooting check?

Failed Icemaker Unit

• Is the resistance of both ends

(9,10) of ice ejection motor of

CON9 between 18 and 22Ω?

• Is ice ejection motor drive circuit

(IC11 and peripheral circuits)

normal?

• Defects between Hall IC and

Board (Pin No. 42 of IC1).

• Confirm ice ejection and level

return when pressing

test switch.

Replace Icemaker Unit

Replace Main PWB

Are ice

ejection and level return

normal when test switch is

pressed for more than 0.5 second?

Does the bell

sound once?

Failed Icemaker unit test switch

• Are both ends (5,6) of CON9

test switch open?

• Defects between test switch

and board (Pin No. 38 of IC1).

• Are both ends (3,4) of CON9

ice maker stop switch short?

Replace Icemaker Unit

Replace water

supply valve

• Is power applied to water

supply valve?

• Does the water supply

valve work normally?

• Is the water supply line

normally connected?

Poor water supply

Is water suppy normal

after Ice ejection and level return

by ice ejection motor?

Normal

4. Icemaker circuit part

The Icemaker circuit above applies to the GR-D267 and consists of the Icemaker unit part installed in the freezing section

and the Icemaker drive part of the main PWB.

Water supply to the Icemaker container is accomplished by opening the valve via a solenoid relay for a duration set by the

DIP switches. When water supply time elapsed, water supply automatically stops. This circuit exists for implementing

functions such as ice removal, ice-full detection, horizontal balancing and sense of ice-making temperature sensing for the

Icemaker container. Ice-making temperature sensing is same as in the temperature sense circuit part of the main PWB,

refer to it.

Test switch input detection of the Icemaker is same as in the door switch input detection circuit of the main PWB.

1. This function is used in operation test, service execution and cleaning, etc. And is performed if pressing the test switch

installed at the automatic Icemaker itself for more than 0.5 seconds.

2. The test switch operates when the ice-maker is in the horizontal position. Test function is not available during the water

supply operation. Ice removal control and water supply controls are not performed if ice-full is detected during the

operation of test function.

3. If pressing the test switch for 0.5 second or more in the horizontal status, ice removal operation is immediately performed

regardless of the generation conditions of ice in the ice-making tray. Therefore, exercise caution as water may overflow

when operating test function before the water has frozen. The water supply function operates with the horizontal

balancing operation after ice removal operation. Therefore, you can check any problem of ice removal operation,

horizontal operation and water supply. In this case, if test check returns normal feedback, a bell sound rings and water

supply control is performed. No ringing of the bell sound means failure and repair service must be performed.

4. When water supply is completed, operation continues in the normal cycle of ice making, ice removal, returning to

horizontal status, and water supply.

ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD

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1. Monitor Panel

2. Description of Function

2-1. Funnction of Temperature Selection

* The temperature can vary ±3 °C depending on the load condition.

❉Whenever pressing button, setting cycles in the order of (Medium) ➝(Medium Max) ➝(Max) ➝(Min) ➝

(Medium Min).

• The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a target

temperature, not the actual temperature within refrigerator.

• Refrigeration appears to be weak at first use. Please adjust temperature as shown after using refrigerator for minimum

of 2 to 3 days.

MICOM FUNCTION

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OFF

WATER

TEMP TEMP

FILTER STATUS

FILTER RESET

PUSH 3 SEC.

ROOM TEMP

UNLOCK

LOCK

CUBED

CRUSHED

Division Power Initially On 1st Press 2st Press 3th Press 4th Press

Setting

temperature

Temperature

Control Medium Medium Max Max Min Medium Min

Freezer Control

-19 °C [-2 °F] -22 °C [-7 °F] -23 °C [-9 °F] -15 °C [5 °F] -17 °C [1 °F]

Refrigeration 3 °C [37 °F] 2 °C [35 °F] 0°C [32 °F] 6 °C [43 °F] 4 °C [39 °F]

Control

2-2. LCD Back Light Control

1. In order to easily view display status on the LCD, LCD Back Light turns on for a minute in application of initial power, for a

minute with button use, and for a minute after closing the door.

2. If pressing any display button once with the backlight turned off, buzzer rings and button function is not performed but

only backlight is turned on (If pressing the first button with the back light turned off, only back light ON function is

performed).

3. When pressing the special freezing button and the freezing temperature adjustment button for more than a second, the

back light is turns on and all the graphics of LCD are turned on. If releasing the button, the LCD graphic returns to in the

previous state and the back light turns off (check LCD graphic and back light ON/OFF status).

2-3. Outside temperature display function

1. The temperature sensor at the left U of refrigerator senses ambient temperature and displays that temperature in the left

side of Outside temperature text on the LCD display.

2. Ambient temperature is displayed up to -9°C[16°F] ~ 49°C[120°F] and displayed as Lo for less than -10°C[14°F] and as

HI for more than 50°C[122°F]. If the ambient temperature sensor fails, Er is displayed.

3. Since display temperature of ambient temperature is temperature sensed by the ambient sensor in the hinge U of the

freezing compartment, it may differ from the ambient temperature display of other household electrical appliances.

2-4. Lock function (display button lock)

1. When power is first applied, only the Release text is turned on in the lock/release status indicator at the right side of the

LCD display.

2. If desiring to lock the display status, press the lock/release button once, Release text is turns off at the right side of lock

graphic of LCD and Lock text is turned on indicating locked status.

3. The only buzzer sound rings and function is not performed even if pressing display button other than lock/release key

when in the lock status.

4. If desiring to release the lock status, press the lock/release button once, Lock text turns off at the right side of lock

graphic of LCD and Release text turns on in dicating locked release status.

2-5. Filter status display function

1. Remaining filter replacement period is displayed as in the below figure. Each line in dicates the number of months before

the next filter replacement.

2. The graphic/text indicator appears if in the LCD if 6 months of filter use have passed.

3. Reset the filter status by pressing the filter replace button for more than 3 seconds to after replacing filters when 6 months

of filter use have transpired or merely if desiring to reset the filter display status.

2-6. Automatic Icemaker

• The automatic Icemaker can automatically make 8 pieces of ice at a time up to 10 times a day, These quentities may vary

according to various conditions in cluding how many times the refrigerator door opens and closes.

• Ice making stops when the ice storage bin is full.

• If you don’t want to use automatic Icemaker, switch the Icemaker OFF.

If you want to use automatic Icemaker later, switch it ON.

NOTE : It is normal that a noise is produced when ice made is dropped into the ice storage bin.

MICOM FUNCTION

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Classification In initial 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months 4 Months 5 Months 6 Months

use use use use use use use

FILTER STATUS FILTER STATUS FILTER STATUS FILTER STATUS FILTER STATUS FILTER STATUS FILTER STATUS

FILTER RESET

PUSH 3 SEC.

Filter Status

Display

FILTER RESET

PUSH 3 SEC.

2-7. When Icemaker does not operate smoothly

Ice is frozen together

• When ice is frozen together, take the lumps out of the ice storage bin, break them into small pieces, and then place them

into the ice storage bin again.

• When the Icemaker produces ice too small or frozen ice, the amount of water supplied to the Icemaker needs to adjusted.

Contact the service center.

✻If ice is not used frequently, it may freeze together.

Power failure

• Ice may drop into the freezer compartment. Take the ice storage bin out and discard all the ice. Then dry it and place it

back in its position. After the machine is powered again, crushed ice will be automatically selected.

The unit is newly installed

• It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice in the freezer compartment.

2-8. Super freezer

Please select this function for prompt freezing.

• On or Off cycles whenever pressing SUPER FRZ button.

• The graphic indicator remains in the On status after flickering 4 times when selecting Special Refrigeration On.

• Super freezer function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes.

2-9. Lock

This button prevents use of a different button.

• At initial Power on, the control panel is unlocked.

• Lock or Release cycles whenever pressing the LOCK CONTROL.

• Pressing another button while the panel is locked will yield no results.

2-10. Super freezing

1. Super freezing is a function to improve cooling speed of the freezing chamber by consecutively operating compressors

and freezing room fan. Pressing the super freezing button toggles the Super Freezer feature on and off when the feature

turns on the graphic remains on after blinking once.

2. Super freezing is cycles in order of Selection/ Release (Turn On / Turn Off) whenever pressing the selection button.

3. Super freezing is released if power failure occurs and the re frigerator then returns to the original status.

4. Temperature setting is not changed even if selecting the super freezing option is selected.

5. A change of the temperature setting of the freezing chamber or the cold storage chamber is permitted with super freezing

selected. The change is processed while Super Freeze is active.

6. The cold storage chamber operates in the state currently set with super freezing selected and processed.

7. Note that the super freezing, the super freezing function deactivates after continuously operating compressor and the

freezing room fan for a certain amount of time.

8. If frost removal starting time occurs during super freezing, super freezing operation executes only for the remaining time

after completion of frost removal when the super freezing operation time passes 90 minutes. If passing 90 minutes, super

freezing operation is carried out only for 2 hours after completion of frost removal.

9. If pressing the super freezing button during frost removal, the super freezing LCD indicator turns on but if pressing the

super freezing, compressor operates only after the remaining defrost time has passed.

10. If selecting super freezing within 7 minutes (delay for 7 minutes of compressor) after the compressor stops, compressor

operates after the remaining time has passed.

11. The freezing room fan motor operates at high RPM during operation of super freezing.

MICOM FUNCTION

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2-11. Control of variable speed freezing room fan

1. To increase cooling speed and load response speed, the MICOM sets freezing room fan motor at the high speed of RPM

or the standard RPM.

2. Only at the application of initial power, or special freezing operation, or load response operation does the MICOM direct

speed of RPM. The MICOM directs the standard RPM in other general operations.

3. If opening doors of freezing / cold storage chamber or home bar while fan motor in the freezing chamber operates, the

freezing chamber fan motor operates normally. (If operating in the high speed of RPM, it switches to the standard RPM).

However, if opening doors of freezing chamber or home bar, the freezing room fan motor stops.

4. As for monitoring of BLDC fan motor error in the freezing chamber, MICOM immediately stops the fan motor when

sensing that the BLDC fan motor is locked or pooly operating if there would be position signal for more than 65 seconds

at the BLDC motor. In such cases, the MICOM in dicutes a failure (refer to failure diagnosis function table) on the LCD

display and attempts arestant of the cycle in 30 minutes. If normal operation is detected, failure status is released and

refrigerator resets to the initial status (reset).

2-12. Control of cooling chamber fan motor

1. The cooling chamber fan motor performs ON/OFF control by linking with the COMP.

2. It operates at the single RPM without varying RPM.

3. Failure sensing method is same as freezing fan motor (refer to failure diagnosis function table for failure display).

2-13. Door opening alarm

1. Buzzer generates alarm sound if doors are not closed even when more than a minute consecutively has passed with

doors of freezing / cold storage chamber or home bar opened.

2. Buzzer rings three times in the interval of 0.5 seconds after the first one-minute has passed after doors are opened and

then repeats three times of On/Off alarm in the cycle of every 30 seconds.

3. If the doors of freezing/cold storage chamber or home bar are closed during door open alarm, alarm is immediately

deactivated.

2-14. Ringing of button selection buzzer

1. If pressing the front display button, a bell sound rings.

2-15. Ringing of forced operation, forced frost removal buzzer

1. If you press the test button on the Main PCB, a tone sounds.

2. In selecting forced operation, alarm Sound is repeated and completed in the cycle of On for 0.2 second and Off for 1.8

second three times.

3. In selecting forced frost removal, alarm sound is repeated and completed in the cycle of On for 0.2 second , Off for 0.2

second, On for 0.2 second and Off for 1.4 second three times.

MICOM FUNCTION

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Doors of

freezing/cold

storage

chamber or

home bar

BUZZER

Closing

Opening

Within

a minute A minute

seconds

Opening

Closing Closing

3 Times 3 Times 3 Times 3 Times

2-16. Frost removal function

1. Frost removal is performed every 7 to 7.5 hours of accumulated compressor operation time.

2. After providing initial power (or after power failure), frost removal starts whenever total operation time of compressor

becomes 4 to 4.5 hours.

3. Frost removal is completed if temperature of the frost removal sensor becomes more than 5°C[41°F] after starting frost

removal. Poor frost removal is not displaced if it does not arrive at 5°C[41°F] even if two hours have passed after starting

frost removal.

4. No removal is done if frost removal sensor fails (snapping or short-circuit).

2-17. Electric Equipment Progressive Operation

Compressor, defrost heater, freezer fan, cooling fan, electromagnetic single motor damper, etc. start in the following

sequence in order to prevent noise and parts damage when power is first applied and when testing is complete.

MICOM FUNCTION

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Function Load Starting Sequence Remarks

When electricity is first applied TEST MODE

When the

temperature of

defrost sensor is

above 45°C[113°F]

(when purchased

or moved to

another house)

If there is an error in

the process, startup

does not work.

■Load starting

sequence when

freezer and

refrigerator doors

are closed.

If switch is once

more pressed or the

temperature of

defrost sensor is

above +5°C[41°F] in

test mode 2, it

returns to test mode

and starts initial

drive. (compressor

will start after seven

minutes)

When the

temperature of

defrost sensor is

below 45°C[113°F]

(during power loss

and servicing)

Test Mode 1

(Forced Starting)

Test Mode 2

(Forced Defrost)

POWER

COMP

FAN

(High Speed)

MOTOR

DAMPER

HOME

BAR

HEATER

POWER

DEFROST

HEATER

HOME

BAR

HEATER

OFF

HOME

BAR

HEATER

VEGETABLE

HEATER

DAMPER

HEATER

COMP

FAN

MOTOR

DAMPER

VEGETABLE

HEATER

DAMPER

HEATER

OFF

TEST

S/W

(Press

Once)

COMP

FAN

(High Speed)

MOTOR

DAMPER

TEST

S/W

(Press

Twice)

COMP

OFF

FAN

OFF

MOTOR

DAMPER

1/2

sec 1/4

sec

1/2

sec 10

sec 1/4

sec 5

sec

DEFROST

HEATER

OFF

sec 1/4

sec 20

sec 1/4

sec

1/4

sec 1/4

sec

1/4

sec 1/4

sec

1/4

sec

OTHER

LOAD

OFF

DEFROST

HEATER

2-18. Failure Diagnosis Function

1. Failure diagnosis function is a function to facilitate servicing when improper operation of the product occurs.

2. The user will notice a failure when pressing one of the function buttons yields no consequent effect beyond the audible

Ding.

3. If the improper operation ceases while a failure is displayed, the MICOM resets the display to a normal state.

4. A failure code is indicated on the LCD displays refrigerator and freezer temperature readouts temperature for the freezing

room and the display part of setting temperature for the cold storage room of LCD, which are placed at the display part of

a refrigerator. All the LCD graphics other than a failure code are turned off.

✽In display of the failure mode, all LCDs of setting temperature for freezing/ setting temperature and for cold storage are

turned off (excluding Note1 and Note2).

MICOM FUNCTION

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OFF

WATER

FILTER STATUS

UNLOCK

CUBED

CRUSHED

TEMP TEMP

ROOM TEMP

●●: Normal Operation

Er FS

Er rS

Setting temperature

display (Note 2)

Er dS

Er dH

Er FF

Er CF

Er CO

Er dP

Setting temperature

display (Note 1)

Setting temperature

display (Note 2)

Setting temperature

display (Note 2)

Failure code display part

Setting

temperature

for freezing

Setting

temperature for

cold storage

No. Item Symptoms of failure

Freezer

Fan

Compressor

Stepping

motor damper

Defrost

Heater

M/C room

Fan

Product operation status in failure

Failure of freezer

sensor

Failure of refrigerator

sensor 1

Failure of refrigerator

sensor 2

Failure of frost

removal sensor

Poor of frost

removal

Failure of BLDC FAN

at freezing section

Failure of BLDC FAN

at machine section

Failure of

Communication

Abnormal

electronic single

motor Damper

Failure of

Outside Sensor

Failure of ice

removal sensor

Failure of

Icemaker unit

Snapping or short-circuit of

freezer sensor

Snapping or short-circuit of

refrigerator sensor 1

Snapping or short-circuit of

refrigerator sensor 2

Snapping or short-circuit of frost

removal sensor

Snapping of frost removal heater

or temperature fuse, pull-out of

connector (indicated minimum 4

hours after failure occurs)

Poor motor, connection of wires

to fan. Contact of structures to

Fan. Snapping or short-circuit of

L/wire (if there is no fan motor

signal for more than 60 seconds

in operation of fan motor

Connection between main PCB

and display PCB. Snapping or

short-circuit of L/wire.

Transmission between main PCB

and display PCB. Poor TR and

receiving part.

Faulty damper motor. Lead wire of

damper lead switch in out or short-

circuited. Interference of foreign

materials in damper baffle or EPS.

Snapping or short-circuit of outside

temperature perceiving sensor

Snapping or short-circuit of ice-

making sensor

Poor motor or Hall IC within ice-maker

unit. Snapping or short-circuit of

L/Wire. Poor main PCB drive circuit.

Standard

RPM

Standard

RPM

Standard

RPM

Standard

RPM

Standard

RPM

OFF (check every

30 minutes)

Standard

RPM

Standard

RPM

●●

OFF (check

every 30 minutes)

●●

ON for 15minutes

OFF for 15minutes

●●

No frost

removal

●●

Open for 10munutes,

closing for 15 minutes

●●

Check

operation

every hour

●●

Note1) In failure of outside sensor, the temperature setting for freezing/ cold storage displays normally and indicated Er is

indicated on the outside temperature display part (normally displayed except for the outside temperature display

part).

Note2) Improper operation of R2 sensor, Icemaker-sensor and Icemaker kit are displayed in LCD check, but not indicated

on the failure display part. To check these items, press freezing temperature adjustment button and special freezing

button for a second or more.

Cold storage sensor 2 Normal : (C) Part LCD graphic- ON

(middle partition) Abnormal: Only (C) Part LCD graphic-OFF

Icemaker sensor Normal: (D) Part LCD graphic-ON

Abnormal: Only (D) Part LCD graphic-ON

Icemaker Unit Normal: (E) Part LCD graphic-ON

Abnormal : Only (E) Part LCD graphic-ON

2-19. Test Function

1. The purpose of the test function is to check function of the PWB and product and to search for the failed part when the

product is in a failure status.

2. Test button is located on the main PCB of refrigerator (test switch), and the test mode will finish after a maximum of 2

hours irrespective of test mode and then is before restting to the normal operation.

3. Function adjustment buttons do not function during test mode but only warning sound rings.

4. Upon test mode completion, always pull the power cord out and then plug-in it again to reset to normal operation.

5. If misoperations contents such as sensor failure are found during performance of test mode, release the test mode and

note the failure code.

6. If pressing the test button is pressed during a failure code display, test mode will not be activated.

MICOM FUNCTION

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Other LCD graphics - ON

Test 1

Test 2

Normal

condition

Mode Manipulation Content Remarks

Press TEST switch once

Press TEST switch once at

TEST1 condition

Press TEST switch once at

TEST2 condition

1. Continuous operation of compressor

2. Continuous operation of freezing chamber

fan (high speed RPM) and M/C chamber fan

3. Frost removal heater OFF

4. Full opening status (baffle opened) status of

electronic step motor damper

5. All display LCD graphics - ON.

1. Compressor OFF

2. Freezing chamber fan and M/C chamber

fans are turned off.

3. Frost removal heater ON

4. Full closing status (baffle closed) status of

electronic step motor damper

5. All display LCD graphics - OFF

( (A) Medium status. (B) Medium status.

Only LCD is turned on)

Return to the initial status.

Freezing room fan is

turned off in door open.

Compressor is operates

after 7 minutes.

✻LCD check function: If simultaneously pressing special freezing button and cold temperature adjustment button for a

second, a back light is turns on and all display LCD graphics turn on. On releasing the button, the

LCD graphic displays the previous status, and the back light is turns off (LCD graphic and back light

ON/OFF check).

2-20. Function of built-in ice dispenser and water dispenser built-in

1. This function allows dispensing of ice and water to come outside without opening door.

2. If pressing the dispenser switch (bushing button) after selecting ice (cubed or crushed) or water, ice or water equivalent to

each come out accordingly. However, the duct doors are opened by an electrical solenoid valve (Duct Door Solenoid) if

when pressing the dispenser switch for ICE selection. After pressing the dispenser press switch and releasing it, the duct

door closes after it is opened for 5 seconds.

3. Dispensing ice and water stops if freezing chamber door is opened.

4. If there is no Off signal even when 3 minutes have passed while pressing the dispenser press switch after selecting ice

(cubed or crushed) or water, geared motor and solenoid (Cube, Water) is automatically turned off. However, the solenoid

(duct door) stops 5 seconds after Off (to prevent short-circuiting of a coil due to overheating of solenoid).

5. Dispenser Lamp On/Off function

Lamp on the dispenser part is turned on when pressing the dispenser press switch after selecting ice (cubed or crushed)

or water. The lamp turns off after releasing the dispenser switch.

6. Selection function of crushed ice / water / cubed ice

1) This is function allows selection of crushed ice water, cubed ice function depending on user’s selection. Display and

selection is changed by pressing the dispenser selection button.

2) At initial Power On, crushed ice is automatically selected.

3) In selecting crushed ice, geared motor operates so that crushed ice can be supplied outside by pressing the dispenser

switch when ice is formed in the ice storage container (Ice Bin).

4) In selecting crushed ice, geared motor is operates so that cube ice can be supplied outside if pressing the dispenser

switch when ice is present in the ice storage container (Ice Bin).

7. Water dispenser function

1) LCD is displays water selection if user chooses water via the selection control.

2) Water dispenser function is a type directly connected to a water pipe. The water solenoid valve built-in at the right side

of the Cooling chamber opens to supply water when the dispenser switch is pressed.

MICOM FUNCTION

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OFF

WATER

TEMP TEMP

FILTER STATUS

FILTER RESET

PUSH 3 SEC.

ROOM TEMP

UNLOCK

LOCK

CUBED

CRUSHED

1. Explanation of 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 control information to the primary side.

Caution : Since high voltage (DC310V) is maintained at the power terminal, please take a measurements after more than 3

minutes have passed after removing power cords in the abnormal operating conditions.

Voltages of specific test locations are shown:

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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Part VA1 CE1 CE2 CE3 CE4 CE5

Voltage 230 Vac 310 Vdc 16 Vdc 12 Vdc 15.5 Vdc 5 Vdc

1-2. Oscillation circuit

The oscillation circuit is a circuit with the purpose of generating basic time for clock occurrence for synchronization and time

calculation related to information transmission/reception of internal circuitry in IC1 (MICOM). The OSC1 must always use

rated parts since If SPEC is changed, time calculated at the IC1 may be changed, and internal operations may cease

entirely.

1-3. Reset circuit

The reset circuit is a circuit allowing various parts such as RAM inside of MICOM (IC1) to initialize and the whole of function

to start from the initial status, when initial power is input or when power is reapplied again to MICOM following a

spontaneous power loss. A LOW DC level is applied to the reset terminal of MICOM in the beginning of power supply for a

constant time (10ms).

Reset terminal during general operation is 5V (No MICOM operation occurs in failure of RESET IC).

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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1-4. Load/dispenser operation, door opening circuit

1. Load driving circuit

✽Even if opening the door of freezing chamber or cold storage chamber during operation of fan motor at the freezing

chamber, this circuit does not stop and operates at the standard RPM. In addition, if doors of freezing chamber or cold

storage chamber, the fan motor normally operates at the RPM previously operated.

✽(A), (B), (C) and (D) of door switch for the freezing chamber or freezer room are connected to the door open sensing

circuit in parallel toward both ends of switch to signal which door is open at MICOM.

✽Since a door switch of the home bar is connected to door switch (C), (D) of the cold storage chamber. The circuit senses

door opening if either door is opened.

✽The fan motor will immediately stop if opening doors of the freezing chamber or cold storage chamber during TEST mode

and it immediately restarts upon closing them.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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F-Door

S/W Def-HEATER

S/W S/W

Measuring part (IC6) No.16 No.15 No.14 No.13 No.14 (IC7) No.15 (IC7) No.11 (IC7)

Status ON Within 1 V

OFF 12 V

Type of Load Compressor

Frost

Removal

Heater

Converting

Relay

Refrigerator

LAMP

Motor

Damper

Heater

Control Box

Heater

Pipe Heater

2. Dispenser operation circuit

1) Check load driving status

2) Lever S/W sensing circuit

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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Measuring part

Lever SWITCH

IC1(Micom) (No. 16)

On(Press)

OFF 5V

0 V (60 Hz)

5 V

Measuring part IC6-13 IC6-12 IC6-11 IC6-10 IC7-12 IC7-10 IC7-16

Status ON Within 1 V

OFF 12 V

Type of Load GEARED

MOTOR

SOLENOID

CUBE

WATER VALVE

ICE WATER

SOLENOID

DISPENSER

HOME BAR

HEATER

SOLENOID

PILOT

3. Door opening sensing circuit

Since door switch sensing switch (A), (B) is a separate switch even if the door switch of the freezing room normally

operates, they may fail to sense door opening in the failure of switch at both ends of (A) and (B) or in failure of the L/wire.

Lamp in the cold storage chamber does not turn on if the MICOM of the cold storage chamber fails to sense the door open

switch (C), (D) or the home bar switch.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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Closing 5 V ( A - B , C - D . SWITCH at both ends are at Off status)

Opening 5 V ( A - B , C - D . SWITCH at both ends are at On status)

Measuring part IC1 (MICOM) No. 47, 46 Pin

Door of Freezing/Cold Storage Room

1-5. Temperature sensing circuit

The above circuits are circuits attached to freezing chamber sensor and cold storage room sensors for adjusting

temperature settings in the freezing chamber, and cold storage chamber, ice-maker sensor for sensing water temperature in

ice-making, or and to an evaporator for sensing temperature of frost removal operations. Short or open status checking of

every temperature sensor is as follows:

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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SENSOR CHECK POINT

NORMAL(-30 °C ~ 50 °C)

SHORTED OPEN

(-22 °F ~ 122 °F)

Freezing sensor POINT A Voltage

Frost removal sensor POINT B Voltage

Cold storage sensor 1 POINT C Voltage 0.5 V~4.5 V 0 V 5 V

Cold storage sensor 2 POINT D Voltage

Icemaking sensor POINT E Voltage

Room temperature sensor POINT F Voltage

1-6. Switch entry circuit

The following circuits are entry circuits for sensing signal form test Switch, and the electronic single motor damper reed

Switch for examining the refrigerator.

1-7. Option designation circuit (model separation function)

The above circuits are used for designating separation by model as option and notifying the MICOM. Designation of option

by model and the application standards are as follows:

uThese circuits are accurately pre-adjusted in shipment from factory and so you must not alter the option.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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Separation Connection Status Application Standard

Connected Export model

OP1 CUT Domestic model

1-8. Fan motor driving circuit (freezing chamber, M/C chamber)

1. This circuit performs function to make standby power ‘0’ by cutting off power supplied to ICs inside of the fan motor when

the fan motor is OFF.

2. This circuit performs a temporary change of speed for the fan motor and applies DC voltage ranging between 7.5V an

16V to the motor.

3. This circuit futher functions to stop the fan motor further by cutting off power applied to the fan motor as it senses the fan

motor’s RPM.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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a , d part b part e part c , f part

Motor OFF 5V 2V or less 2V or less 0 V

Motor ON 2 ~ 3V 12 ~ 14V 8 ~ 16V 0 V

CE7

1-9. Temperature compensation and temperature compensation circuit

1. Temperature compensation at freezing chamber, cold storage chamber

uTemperature compensation table by adjustment value (difference value against current temperature)

Ex) If changing compensation resistance at a cold storage room (RCR1) from 10 kΩ(current resistance) to 18 kΩ

(modified resistance), temperature at the cold storage will increase by +1°C [+1.8°F].

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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Temperature compensation at

Cold storage chamber

Temperature compensation at Freezing chamber

Freezing chamber Cold storage chamber

Resistance value Temperature Resistance value Temperature Remarks

(RCF1) compensation (RCR1) compensation

180 kΩ+5 °C [+9°F] 180 kΩ+2.5 °C [+4.5°F] Warmer

56 kΩ+4 °C [+7.2°F] 56 kΩ+2.0 °C [+3.6°F] compensation

33 kΩ+3 °C [+5.4°F] 33 kΩ+1.5 °C [+2.7°F]

18 kΩ+2 °C [+3.6°F] 18 kΩ+1.0 °C [+1.8°F]

12 kΩ+1 °C [+1.8°F] 12 kΩ+0.5 °C [+0.9°F]

10 kΩ0 °C [0°F] 10 kΩ0 °C [0°F]

Reference temperature

8.2 kΩ-1 °C [-1.8°F] 8.2 kΩ-0.5 °C [-0.9°F]

5.6 kΩ-2 °C [-3.6°F] 5.6 kΩ-1.0 °C [-1.8°F]

3.3 kΩ-3 °C [-5.4°F] 3.3 kΩ-1.5 °C [-2.7°F]

2 kΩ-4 °C [-7.2°F] 2 kΩ-2.0 °C [3.6°F] Cooler

470 Ω-5 °C [-9°F] 470 Ω-2.5 °C [-4.5°F] compensation

uTemperature compensation table at the cold storage room is as follows:

uTemperature compensation at the freezing chamber is also performed in the same manner as cold storage chamber.

Temperature compensation value is twice that of the cold storage chamber.

uThis circuit determines the necessary level of temperature compensation for the MICOM to control temperature of each

chamber.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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470 Ω2 kΩ3.3 kΩ5.6 kΩ8.2 kΩ10 kΩ12 kΩ18 kΩ33 kΩ56 kΩ180 kΩ

No 0.5 °C1 °C 1.5 °C2 °C 2.5 °C3 °C 3.5 °C4 °C 4.5 °C5 °C

470Ω[0.9 °F] [1.8 °F] [2.7 °F] [3.6 °F] [4.5 °F] [5.4 °F] [6.3 °F] [7.2 °F] [8.1 °F] [9 °F]

change

Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

0.5 °C No 0.5 °C1 °C 1.5 °C2 °C 2.5 °C3 °C 3.5 °C4 °C 4.5 °C

2 kΩ[0.9 °F] [0.9 °F] [1.8 °F] [2.7 °F] [3.6 °F] [4.5 °F] [5.4 °F] [6.3 °F] [7.2 °F] [8.1 °F]

Down change

Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C1 °C 1.5 °C2 °C 2.5 °C3 °C 3.5 °C4 °C

3.3 kΩ[1.8 °F] [0.9 °F] [0.9 °F] [1.8 °F] [2.7 °F] [3.6 °F] [4.5 °F] [5.4 °F] [6.3 °F] [7.2 °F]

Down

change

Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

1.5 °C1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C1 °C 1.5 °C2 °C 2.5 °C3 °C 3.5 °C

5.6 kΩ[2.7 °F] [1.8 °F] [0.9 °F] [0.9 °F] [1.8 °F] [2.7 °F] [3.6 °F] [4.5 °F] [5.4 °F] [6.3 °F]

Down Down Down

change

Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

2 °C 1.5 °C1 °C 0.5 °No 0.5 °C1 °C 1.5 °C2 °C 2.5 °C3 °C

8.2 kΩ[3.6 °F] [2.7 °F] [1.8 °F] [0.9 °F] [0.9 °F] [1.8 °F] [2.7 °F] [3.6 °F] [4.5 °F] [5.4 °F]

Down Down Down

Drop

change

Up Up Up Up Up Up

Cold storage 2.5 °C2 °C 1.5 °C1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C1 °C 1.5 °C2 °C 2.5 °C

chamber 10 kΩ[4.5 °F] [3.6 °F] [2.7 °F] [1.8 °F] [0.9 °F] [0.9 °F] [1.8 °F] [2.7 °F] [3.6 °F] [4.5 °F]

(RCR1)

Down Down Down Down Down

change

Up Up Up Up Up

3 °C 2.5 °C2 °C 1.5 °C1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C1 °C 1.5 °C2 °C

12 kΩ[5.4 °F] [4.5 °F] [3.6 °F] [2.7 °F] [1.8 °F] [0.9 °F] [0.9 °F] [1.8 °F] [2.7 °F] [3.6 °F]

Down Down Down Down Down Down

change

Up Up Up Up

3.5 °C3 °C 2.5 °C2 °C 1.5 °C1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C1 °C 1.5 °C

18 kΩ[6.3 °F] [5.4 °F] [4.5 °F] [3.6 °F] [2.7 °F] [1.8 °F] [0.9 °F] [0.9 °F] [1.8 °F] [2.7 °F]

Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

change

Up Up Up

4 °C 3.5 °C3 °C 2.5 °C2 °C 1.5 °C1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C1 °C

33 kΩ[7.2 °F] [6.3 °F] [5.4 °F] [4.5 °F] [3.6 °F] [2.7 °F] [1.8 °F] [0.9 °F] [0.9 °F] [1.8 °F]

Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

change

Up Up

4.5 °C4 °C 3.5 °C3 °C 2.5 °C2 °C 1.5 °C1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C

56 kΩ[8.1 °F] [7.2 °F] [6.3 °F] [5.4 °F] [4.5 °F] [3.6 °F] [2.7 °F] [1.8 °F] [0.9 °F] [0.9 °F]

Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

change

5 °C 4.5 °C4 °C 3.5 °C3 °C 2.5 °C2 °C 1.5 °C1 °C 0.5 °CNo

180 kΩ[9 °F] [8.1 °F] [7.2 °F] [6.3 °F] [5.4 °F] [4.5 °F] [3.6 °F] [2.7 °F] [1.8 °F] [0.9 °F]

Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

change

Modification

resistance

Current

resistance

2. Compensation circuit for weak-cold, over-cold in freezing chamber

uThe above option circuit allows compensation for temperature in the cold storage chamber by simply by cutting service

jumpers.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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Compensation Compensation

for weak-cold for over-cold Temperature compensation value Remarks

JCR3 JCR4 JCR1 JCR2 in cold storage chamber

0 °C [32 °F] (In shipment from factory)

CUT -1 °C [-1.8 °F]

CUT +1 °C [+1.8 °F]

CUT CUT -2 °C [-3.6 °F]

CUT CUT +2 °C [+3.6 °F]

CUT CUT 0 °C [0 °F]

CUT CUT CUT -1 °C [-1.8 °F]

CUT CUT CUT +1 °C [+1.8 °F]

CUT CUT CUT CUT 0 °C [0 °F]

Thermal compensation by Jumper CUT

JCR1 +1 °C [+1.8 °F] +2 °C [+3.6 °F]

JCR2 +1 °C [+1.8 °F]

JCR3 -1 °C [-1.8 °F] -2 °C [-3.6 °F]

JCR4 -1 °C [-1.8 °F]

1-10. Communication circuit and connection L/Wire between main PCB and display PCB

The following circuit is a communication circuit used for exchanging the necessary information between main MICOM of

main PCB and LCD dedicated MICOM for LCD control of display PCB.

Transmission/receipt L/Wire is necessary display PCB for driving the display PCB is required.

Poor communication occurs if a continuous information exchange fail to continue for more than 30 seconds between main

MICOM of main PCB and LCD dedicated MICOM for LCD control of display PCB.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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GND

12Vdc

Transmission

Reception

PCB ASSEMBLY DISPLAY

Main MICOM LCD dedicated MICOM

DC 12V

GND

Transmission (error status)

Reception (notch status)

Main PCB L/Wire FD/H(4-wires) Display PCB

2. Sensor resistance characteristics table

uResistance value tolerance of sensor is ±5%.

uIn measuring resistance value allowance of sensor, perform measurement after leaving the sensor for more than 3

minutes at the measuring temperature (delay is required due to sense speed relation relationship).

uSince an analog tester has a large measuring temperature, measuring with a digital tester is strongly recommended.

uResistance of the cold storage sensor 1 and 2 shall be measured with a digital tester after separating CON8 of the PWB

ASSEMBLY and the MAIN part.

uResistance of the freezing sensor shall be measured with a digital tester after separating CON7 of the PWB ASSEMBLY

and the MAIN part.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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Measuring Temperature (°C / °F) Freezing Sensor Cold storage sensor 1, 2.

Frost removal sensor, Outside sensor

-20 °C [-4 °F] 22.3 kΩ77 kΩ

-15 °C [-5.0 °F] 16.9 kΩ60 kΩ

-15 °C [-5.0 °F] 13.0 kΩ47.3 kΩ

-5 °C [23.0 °F] 10.1 kΩ38.4 kΩ

0 °C [32 °F] 7.8 kΩ30 kΩ

+5 °C [41 °F] 6.2 kΩ24.1 kΩ

+10 °C [50 °F] 4.9 kΩ19.5 kΩ

+15 °C [59 °F] 3.9 kΩ15.9 kΩ

+20 °C [68 °F] 3.1 kΩ13 kΩ

+25 °C [77 °F] 2.5 kΩ11 kΩ

+30 °C [86 °F] 2.0 kΩ8.9 kΩ

+40 °C [104 °F] 1.4 kΩ6.2 kΩ

+50 °C [122 °F] 0.8 kΩ4.3 kΩ

3. PWB parts diagram and list

3-1. PWB Assembly, main part diagram

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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3-2. Parts list

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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WATER SUPPLY S/W

3-3. DISPLAY ASSEMBLY part diagram

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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3-4. DISPLAY circuit diagram

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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4. PWB circuit diagram - PWB circuit diagram may vary a little bit depending on actual condition.

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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PWB ASSEMBLY, MAIN

EXPLANATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT

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PCB ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY

THE CIRCUIT DRAWINGS

CIRCUIT

- 52 -

1. Trouble Shooting

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

1. Faulty start 1) No power on outlet.

2) No power on cord.

3) Shorted start circuit.

4) During defrost.

* Measuring instrument :

Multi tester

■Check the voltage.

If the voltage is within ±85%

of the rated voltage, it is OK.

■ Check the terminal

movement.

■

Check both terminals of

power cord.

Power conducts : OK.

No power conducts : NG

■ Check both thermostat

terminals.

Power conducts : OK.

If not : NG.

■ Check both terminals of OLP.

If power conducts : OK.

If not : NG.

■ Check the resistance of both

terminals.

At normal temperature 6 :

OK.

If disconnected : ∞.

Bad connection between adapter and outlet. (faulty adapter)

The Inner diameter of adapter.

The distance between holes.

The distance between terminals.

The thickness of terminal.

Bad connection between plug and adapter (faulty plug).

The distance between pins.

Pin outer diameter.

No power on

power cord.

No electric

power on

thermostat.

OLP is off.

No electric power on compressor. - Faulty compressor.

Faulty PTC.

Disconnected copper wire.

Internal electrical short.

Faulty terminal contact.

Disconnected.

Thermostat is off.- Gas leaks completely.

Faulty terminal connection.

Capacity of OLP is small.

Characteristics of OLP are out of spec.

Bad connection.

Power is

disconnected.

Sensor breakage.

Sealed part leak.

Bellows leak.

Inner Ni-Cr wire blows out.

Bad internal connection.

Faulty terminal caulking (Cu wire is cut).

Bad soldering.

- Weak connection.

- Short inserted cord length.

- Worn out tool blade.

Loose contact.

- Large distance between

male terminal.

- Thin female terminal.

Terminal disconnected.

Bad sleeve assembly.

Power cord is disconnected.

Faulty soldering.

Start automatic defrost.

Cycle was set at defrost when the refrigerator

was produced.

Power does not conduct. - Damage.

Bad characteristics. - Initial resistance is high.

Bad connection with

compressor.

Bad terminal connection.

Too loose.

Assembly is not possible.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

2. No cooling. 2) Refrigeration system is clogged.

■Check the clogged

evaporator by heating (as

soon as the cracking sound

begins, the evaporator starts

freezing)

■ The evaporator does not cool

from the beginnig (no evidece

of moisture attached).

The evaporator is the same

as before even heat is

applied.

Moisture

clogged.

No electric

power on

therm-

ostat.

Weld joint

clogged.

Drier cloggeing.

Foreign material clogging.

Residual moisture

in the evaporator.

Residual moisture.

Insufficient drier

capacity.

Residual moisture

in pipes.

Moisture penetration - Leave it in the air. - Moisture penetration.

into the refrigeration oil.

Caps are missed.

Air blowing.

During transportation.

During work.

Not performed.

Performed.

Too short time.

Low air pressure.

Less dry air.

Air Blowing.

Leave it in the air.

Caps are missed.

Short pipe insert.

Pipe gaps.

Too much solder.

Too large.

Damaged pipes.

Not dried in the compressor.

Elapsed more than 6 months after drying

Caps are missing.

No pressure when it is open.

During rest time.

After work.

Compressor cap is disconnected.

Foreign materials are in the pipe.

Not performed.

Too short.

Impossible moisture

confirmation.

Low air pressure.

Dry drier - Drier temperature.

Leave it in the air.

The capillary tube inserted too far.

Capillary tube melts. - Over heat.

Clogged with foreign materials.

Reduced cross section by cutting. - Squeezed.

Desiccant powder.

Weld oxides.

Drier angle.

Check on package

condition.

Good storage after

finishing.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

3. Refrigeration

is weak.

Defrost

thermo-

stat

Plate

heater

Cord

heater

Melting

fuse

1) Refrigerant Partly leaked.

2) Poor defrosting capacity.

Drain path (pipe) clogged.

Defrost heater does not

generate heat.

Weld joint leak.

Parts leak.

Inject P/U into drain hose.

Foreign materials

penetration.

Drain cap is not disconnected.

Inject through the

hole.

Seal with drain.

P/U lump input.

Screw input.

Other foreign materials

input.

Parts

disconnected. Thermostat is cut.

- Bad caulking

connection.

- Base material

(Ammonia).

Terminal is corroded.

- Water penetration

Bad terminal contact.

Wire is cut.

- Heating wire.

- Contact point

between heating

and electric wire.

Dent by fin evaporator.

Poor terminal contacts.

Wire is cut.

- Lead wire.

- Heating wire.

- Contact point

between heating and

electric wire.

Heating wire is corroded

- Water penetration.

Bad terminal connection.

The fuse blows out.

Paraffin melted

- Welding flame.

Bad terminal contact.

■Check visually.

■Check terminal

Conduction: OK.

No conduction: NG.

If wire is not cut, refer to

resistance.

P=Power

V=Voltage

R=Resistance

P= —

R= —

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PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

3. Refrigeration

is weak.

3) Cooling air leak.

4) No cooling air circulation.

Residual

frost.

No automatic defrosting.

Defrost does not return.

Bad gasket adhestion

Door sag.

Faulty fan motor.

Weak heat from heater.

Bad heater assembly.

Too short defrosting time. Defrost Sensor.

- Faulty characteristics.

Seat-D(missing, location. thickness).

Structural fault. Gasket gap.

Air inflow through the fan motor.

Bad insulation of case door.

Sheath Heater - rated.

Heater plate - rated.

Heater cord-L - rated.

Heater plate

Heater cord-L

Gap.

Bad attachment.

Contraction.

Bad adhesion.

Weak binding force at hinge.

Fan motor.

Door switch.

Self locked.

Wire is cut.

Bad terminal contact.

Contact distance.

Button pressure.

Melted contact.

Contact.

Poor door

attachment.

Door liner

(dimension).

Contraction inner

liner.

Misalignment.

Bad terminal

connection.

P/U liquid leak.

Faults.

Refrigerator and freezer switch reversed.

Button is not pressed.

No contact to drain.

Loosened stopper cord.

Not contact to the

evaporator pipe.

Location of assembly

(top and middle).

■Check the fan motor

conduction: OK.

No conduction: NG.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

3. Refrigeration

is weak. 4) No cooling air circulation.

5) Compressor capacity.

6) Refrigerant

too much or too little.

7) Continuous operation

- No contact of temperature controller. - Foreign materials.

8) Damper opens continuously.

Foreign materials

jammed.

Failed sensor. - Position of sensor.

Characteristics

of damper.

9) Food storing place. - Near the outlet of cooling air.

Faulty fan motor.

Small cooling air

discharge.

Fan is

constrained.

Insufficient

motor RPM

Faulty fan.

Shorud. Bent.

Ice and foreign materials on rotating parts.

Fan shroud contact. - Clearance.

Damping evaporator contact.

Accumulated residual frost.

Fan misuse.

Bad shape.

Loose connection. - Not tightly connected.

Insert depth.

Rating misuse.

Small capacity.

Low valtage.

Malfunction of charging cylinder.

Wrong setting of refrigerant.

Insufficient compressor. - Faulty compressor.

Fan overload. - Fan misuse.

Bad low termperature RPM characteristics.

Rated power misuse.

Low voltage.

P/U liquid dump.

EPS water sediment.

Screw.

Bad characteristics of its own temperatue.

Parts misuse.

Charge of temperature - Impact.

characteristics.

■Check visually after

disassembly.

■Check visually after

disassembly.

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

4. Warm

refrigerator

compartment

temperature.

5. No automatic

operation.

(Faulty

contacts.)

6. Condensation

and ice

formation.

1) Clogged cooling path.

2) Food storate.

1) Faulty temperature sensor in freezer compartment.

2) Refrigeration load is too much.

3) Poor insulation.

4) Unit is hot.

5) Refrigerant leak.

6) Inadequate amount of refrigerant.

7) Weak compressor discharging power.

8) Fan does not work.

9) Button is positioned at strong.

1) Ice in freeezer compartment.

2) Condensation in the refrigerator compartment.

3) Condensation on liner foam.

P/U liquid leak.

Foreign materials. –– P/U dump liquid.

Faulty contact.

Faulty temperature characteristics.

External air inflow. –– Bushing motor assembly direction (reverse).

Door opens

but not closes.

Gap around gasket. –– Contraction, distortion, loose, door twisted, corner not

fully inserted.

Food vapor. –– Storing hot food. –– Unsealed food.

Door opens

but doesn’t close.

Gasket gap.

Cool air leak

and transmitted.

High ambient temperature.

Space is not sufficiently ventilated.

Different rating.

Small capacity.

Store hot food.

Store too much at once.

Door open.

Packages block air flow.

Food.

Frequent opening and closing.

Cool air leak.

Poor door close. – Partly opened.

Too much food.

Hot food.

Weak door closing power.

Stopper malfunction.

Door sag.

Food hinders door closing.

Insufficient closing.

Door sag.

Food hinders door closing.

Toop table part.

Out plate R/L part.

Not fully filled.

Flange gap. –– Not sealed.

Gasket gap.

■Inspect parts measurements

and check visually.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

6. Condensation

and ice

formation.

7. Sounds

4) Dew on door.

Dew on the duct door. - Duct door heater is cut.

Dew on the dispense

recess.

Dew on the Not fully filled. Surface.

door surface. Corner.

P/U liquid contraction.

Dew on the

gasket surface.

5) Water on the floor.

Condensation in the refrigerator compartment.

Defrosted water overflows. Clogged discharging hose.

Discharging hose Evaporation tray located at wrong place.

location.

Tray drip. Damaged.

Breaks, holes.

Small Capacity.

Position of drain.

1) Compressor compartment operating sounds.

Compressor sound Sound from machine itself.

Sound from vibration.

Restrainer.

Bushing Too hard.

seat. Distorted.

Aged.

Burnt.

Stopper. Bad Stopper Not fit

assembly. (inner

diameter

of stopper).

Tilted.

Not inserted.

Compressor base not connected.

Bad welding compressor stand fallen.

Foreign materials in the compressor

compartment.

OLP

sound.

Chattering

sound.

Capacitor noise. Insulation paper vibration.

Pipe

sound. Pipe contacts each other. – Narrow interval.

No vibration damper. Damping Bushing-Q.

Damping Bushing-S.

Capillary tube unattached.

Recess Heater is cut.

Duct door is open. / Foreign material clogging.

Bad wing adhesion. Wing sag(lower part).

Door liner shape mismatch.

Corner. Too much notch.

Broken.

Home Bar heater is cut.

Liquid shortage.

Liquid leak.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

7. Sounds 1) Compressor compartment operating sounds.

Transformer

sound.

Drip tray vibration sound.

Back cover machine sound.

Condenser drain sound.

2) Freezer compartment sounds.

Fan motor sound.

Sounds from fan

contact.

Unbalance fan sounds.

Motor shaft

contact sounds.

Resonance.

Evaporator noise.

3) Bowls and bottles make contact on top shelf.

4) Refrigerator roof contact.

5) Refrigerator side contact.

6) Insufficient lubricants on door hinge.

Its own fault. –– Core gap.

Bad connection. –– Correct screw connection.

Bad assembly.

Distortion.

Foreign materials inside.

Bad connection.

Partly damaged.

Not connected.

Bad pipe caulking.

Normal operating sound.

Vibration sound. Aged bushing seat.

Bad torque for assembling motor

bracket.

Fan guide contact.

Shroud burr contact.

Damping evaporator contact.

Residual frost contact.

Unbalance.

Ice on the fan. –– Air intake (opposite to motor

bushing assembly.)

Supporter disorted.

Tilted during motor assembly.

Evaporator pipe contact. –– No damping evaporator.

Sound from refrigerant. –– Stainless steel pipe shape in

accumulator.

Sound from fin evaporator and pipe during expansion

and contraction.

Damaged heater cord.

Narrow evaporator interval.

Surface machining conditions.

Fan distortion.

Misshappen.

Burr.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

8. Faulty lamp

(freezer and

refrigerator

compartment).

9. Faulty internal

voltage (short).

1) Lamp problem. Filament blows out.

Glass is broken.

2) Bad lamp assembly. Not inserted.

Loosened by vibration.

3) Bad lamp socket.

Disconnection. Bad soldering.

Bad rivet contact.

Short. Water penetration. Low water

level in tray.

Bad elasticity of contact.

Bad contact (corrosion).

4) Door switch. Defective

Refrigerator and freezer switch is reversed.

Travel distance.

Bad connection.

Bad terminal contact.

P/U liquid leak.

1) Lead wire is damaged.

Wire damage when assembling PTC Cover.

Outlet burr in the bottom plate.

Pressed by cord heater. lead wire, evaporator pipe.

2) Exposed terminal.

Compressor Compartment terminal. - Touching other

components.

Freezer compartment terminal. - Touching evaporator pipe.

3) Faulty parts.

Transformer. Coil contacts cover.

Welded terminal parts contact cover.

Compressor. Bad coil insulation.

Plate heater.

Melting fuse. Sealing is broken. Moisture penetration.

Cord heater. Pipe damaged. Moisture penetration.

Bad sealing.

Sheath heater.

■Connect conduction and

non-conduction parts and

check with tester.

Conduction: NG.

Resistance∞: OK.

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CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

10. Structure,

appearance

and others.

1) Door foam.

Sag.

Noise during

operation.

Malfunction.

2) Odor.

Temperature of

refrigerator

compartment.

Deodorizer.

Food Storage.

Others.

Hinge loose

Weak gasket

adhesion.

Fixed tape.

Hinge interference.

Not closed Interference between door liner and inner liner.

Refrigerator

compartment is

opened when freezer

compartment is

closed (faulty stopper).

High. Faulty damper control.

Button is set at weak.

Door is open (interference by

food).

No deodorizer.

Poor capacity.

Seal condition.

Store special odorous food.

Long term storage.

Odors from chemical procucts.

Bigger door foam.

Hinge-Pin tilted-Poor flatness.

No washer.

No grease or not enough

quantity.

Stopper worn out.

Bad freezer compartment door

assembly.

No stopper.

Bolt is loosened during

Transportation.

Not tightly fastened.

Screw worn out .

Adhesion surface.

Poorly applied.

2. Faults

2-1. Power

2-2. Compressor

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

No power on - Power cord cut. - Check the voltage with tester. - Reattach the components.

outlet. - Faulty connector insertion. - Check visually. - Reattach the connecting parts.

- Faulty connection between plug - Check visually. - Reconnect the connecting parts.

and adapter.

Fuse blows out. - Short circuit by wrong connection. - Check the fuse with tester - Find and remove the cause of - Replace with rated

- Low voltage products are or visually. problem(ex. short, high voltage, fuse after confirm

connected to high voltage. - Check the input voltage with tester low voltage). its specification.

- Short circuit caused by insects. (between power cord and products). - Replace with rated fuse.

- Electricity leakage. - Check the resistance of power cord ■If fuse blows out

- High voltage. with tester (if it is 0Ω, it is shorted). frequently, locate

- Short circuit of components the cause and remedy.

(tracking due to moisture and dust

penetration).

Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Compressor - Faulty PTC. - Check the resistance. - If resistance is infinite, replace it

does not Value:∞is defective. with new one.

operate. - If it is not infinite, it is normal.

- Check other parts.

- Compressor is frozen. - If compressor assembly parts are - During forced operation:

normal(capacitor, PTC, OLP), - Operates: Check other parts.

apply power directly to the - No operation: Replace the frozen

compressor to force operation. compressor with new one, weld,

evacuate, and recharge refrigerant.

OLP It starts as soon as it is • Refer to weld repair procedures.

contacted.

Auxiliary winding

Main winding

Power

2-3. Temperature

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

High Poor cool air circulation due to faulty - Lock –– Check resistance with a - Replace fan motor.

temperature fan motor. tester.

in the freezer 0Ω: short.

compartment. ∞Ω: cut. - Reconnect and reinsert.

- Rotate rotor manually and check

rotation.

- Wire is cut.

- Bad terminal contact: Check - Maintain clearance and remove ice

terminal visually. (Repair and/or replace shroud if fan

- Fan constraint. – Fan shroud is constrained by shroud

contact: Confirm deformation).

visually.

– Fan icing:

Confirm visually.

Faulty fan motor due to faulty door - Iced button (faulty) operation: - Determine icing cause and repair.

switch operation. Press button to check - Replace door switch.

- Faulty button pressure and contact:

Press button to check operation.

- Door cannot press door switch - Door sag: fix door.

button: Check visually. - Door liner bent:replace door or

attach sheets.

Bad heating conditions in - Check the clearance between the - Keep clearance between - The fan may be

compressor compartment. refrigerator and wall (50 mm in refrigerator and walls (minimum broken if cleaning

minimum). 50mm). is performed while the

- Check dust on the grill in - Remove dust and contaminants refrigerator is on.

compressor compartment. from grill for easy heat transfer.

- Check dust on the coils condenser. - Remove the dust with vacuum

cleaner from the coils condenser

while the refrigerator is off.

2-4. Cooling

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

High Refrigerant leak. Check sequence Weld the leaking part, recharge the Drier must be replaced.

temperature 1. Check the welded parts of the refrigerant.

in the freezer drier inlet and outlet and drier

compartment. auxiliary in the compressor

compartment (high pressure side).

2. Check the end of compressor

sealing pipe (low pressure side).

3. Check silver soldered parts.

(Cu + Fe / Fe + Fe).

4. Check bending area of wire

condenser pipe in compressor

compartment (cracks can

happen during bending).

5. Check other parts (compressor

compartment and evaporators in

freezer compartment).

Shortage of refrigerant. Check frost formation on the surface - Locate the leaking area, repair, Drier must be replaced.

of evaporator in the freezer evacuate, and recharge the

compartment. refrigerant.

- If the frost forms evenly on the - If not leaking, remove the

surface, it is OK. remaining refrigerant, and recharge

- If it does not, evaporator is not new refrigerant.

good.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

High Cycle pipe is clogged. Check sequence. - Heat up compressor discharging Direr must be replaced.

temperature in 1. Check temperature of condenser weld joints by contact, disconnect

the freezer manually. the pipes, and check for clogging.

compartment. If it is warm, it is OK. Remove the cause of clogging,

If it is not, compressor discharging weld, evacuate, and recharge

joints might be clogged. the refrigerant.

2. Manually check whether hot line - If it's warm, it's OK. If it's not,

pipe is warm. condenser discharging line weld

If it is warm, it's OK. joints might be clogged.

If it is not, condenser outlet weld Disconnect with torch, remove the

joints might be clogged. causes, evacuate, and recharge

and seal refrigerant.

Leak at loop pipe weld joint Check sequence. Replace the compressor, weld, Drier must be replaced.

(discharge) in compressor. 1. Manually check whether evacuate, and recharge refrigerant.

condenser is warm.

If it is warm or hot, it is OK.

If it is cool, proceed with

repair.

Faulty cooling fan in the compressor Check sequence. - Replace if motor does not operate.

compartment. 1. Check cooling fan operation. - If fan is disconnected, check for fan

2. Check that cooling fan is damage and reassemble it.

disconnected from the motor. ■Refer to fan motor disassembly

and assembly sequence.

2-5. Defrosting failure

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

No defrosting. Heater does not generate heat as 1. Check the resistance of heater. Heating wire is short or wire is cut. Seal the lead wire with

the heating wire is cut or the circuit 0Ω: Short. ∞Ω: Cut. • Parts replacement: Refer to parts insulation tape and heat

is shorted. Tens to thousands Ω: OK. explanations. contraction tube if the cut

1) Heating wire is damaged when 2. Check the resistance between lead wire is accessible to

inserting into the evaporator. housing terminal and heater repair.

2) Lead wire of heater is cut. surface.

3) Heating wire at lead wire contacts 0Ω: Short. ∞Ω: Cut.

is cut. Tens to thousands Ω: Short.

Sucking duct and discharging hole 1. Confirm foreign materials. In case 1) Push out impurities by inserting

are clogged: of ice, insert the copper line copper wire.(Turn off for more

1. Impurities. through the hole to check. than 3 hours and pour in hot water

2. Ice. 2. Put hot water into the drain if frost is severe.)

(check drains outside). 2) Put in hot water to melt down frost.

3) Check the water outlet.

4) Push the heater plate to sucking

duct manually and assemble the

disconnected parts.

Gap between Suction duct and 1. Check in the Suction duct. 1) Turn off the power, confirm

Heater plate Ice in the gap. presence of impurities and ice in

the gap, and supply hot water until

the ice in the gap melts down.

2) Push the Heater plate to drain

bottom with hand and assemble

the disconnected parts.

Wrong heater rating (or wrong 1. Check heater label. Faults: replace.

assembly). 2. Confirm the capacity after - How to replace: Refer to main parts.

substituting the resistance value

into the formula.

(V: Rated voltage of user country)

(R: Resistance of tester[Ω])

Compare P and level capacity.

Tolerance: ±7%

P= ––

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

No defrosting Melting fuse blows out. - Check melting fuse with tester. - Faullty parts: parts replacement.

1) Lead wire is cut. If 0Ω: OK. - Check wire color when measuring

2) Bad soldering. If ∞Ω: wire is cut. resistance with a tester.

Ice in the Suction duct. 1. Check the inner duct with mirror. 1) Turn power off.

1) Icing by foreign materials in the 2) Raise the front side(door side),

duct. support the front side legs, and let

2) Icing by cool air inflow through the ice melt naturally. (If power is

the gap of heater plate. on, melt the frost by forced

3) Icing by the gap of heater plate. defrosting.)

2. Check by inserting soft copper 3) Reassemble the heater plate.

wire into the duct (soft and thin

copper not to damage heating wire).

Bad cool air inflow and discharge, 1. Turn on power, open or close the 1) Check the faulty connector of

and bad defrosting due to faulty door, check that motor fan housing and reassemble

contact and insertion (bad connector operates (If it operates, motor fan incorrectly assembled parts.

insertion into housing of heater, is OK). 2) If the parts are very damaged,

melting, fuse and motor fan). 2. Disconnect parts in the refrigerator remove the parts and replace it

compartment, check the connection

with a new one.

around the housing visually,

defrost, and confirm heat generation

on the heater. Do not put hands on

the sheath heater.

3. Check the parts which have faults

described in 1, 2 (mechanical

model: disconnect thermostat

from the assembly).

2-6. Icing

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Icing in the 1) Bad circulation of cool air. - Verify the food is stored properly - Be acquainted with proper use. - Check the defrost

refrigerator - Clogged intake port in the (see it discharge and intake port - Seal on connecting parts. related parts if problem

compartment. refrigerator compartment. are blocked). - Check the damper and replace is caused by faulty

- Damper icing. - Seal is not good. - Check icing on the surface of it if it has defects. defrosting.

- Pipe icing. - Too much food is stored and baffle and cool air path (pipe) after - Check defrost. (After forced

- Discharging blocks the discharge port. dissembling the container box. defrosting, check ice in the

pipe icing. - Bad defrosting. - Check icing at intake ports of evaporator and pipes.)

freezer and refrigerator

compartment.

2) Faulty door or refrigerator - Check gasket attachment. - Correct the gasket attachment - Replacement should

compartment. - Check door assembly conditions. conditions or replace as necessary. be done when gasket

- Faulty gasket. - Door assembly and replacement. cannot be repaired.

- Faulty assembly.

3) Overcooling in the refrigerator - See if refrigerator compartment - Replace faulty parts.

compartment. is overcooling (when button

- Faulty damper in the refrigerator pressed on weak).

compartment. - Check for faulty parts.

- Faulty MICOM (faulty sensor)

4) Bad defrosting - Check frost on the evaporator - Check parts related to defrosting. - Moisture does not

- Heater wire is cut. after dissembling shroud and fan - Check defrosting. (Check ice on the on the evaporator but

- Defective defrost sensor. grille. evaporator and pipe.) is sucked into the

- Defrosing cycle. - Check for ice on intake port of refrigerator, being

freezer and refrigerator condenses and ices,

compartments. with coolain circulation,

and suppressing

sublimation.

5) Customers are not familiar with - Check food interfering with door - Acquaint customers with how to

this machine. closing. use.

- Door is left open. - Check ice on the ceilings.

- High temperature, high moisture,

and high load.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Ice in the freezer 1) Bad cool air circulation. - Check food storage conditions - Be acquainted with how to use. - Check the parts related

compartment. - Intake port is clogged in the freezer visually.(Check clogging at intake - Check defrost (Check for ice on the to defrosting if the

- Surface of fan compartment. and discharge ports of cool air.) evaporator and pipes after forced problem is caused by

grille. - Discharging port is clogged. - Check food occupation ratio in defrosting). the faulty defrosting.

- Wall of freezer - Too much food is stored. volume(Less than 75%).

compartment. - Bad defrosting. - Check frost on the evaporator after

- Cool air dissembling shroud and fan grille.

discharging port.

- Check for icing at intake port of

- Basket(rack) refrigerator compartment.

area.

- Food surface. 2) Bad freezer compartment door - Check gasket attachment - Correct the gasket attachement - Replace gasket when it

- Icing in the - Faulty gasket conditions. conditions and replace it. cannot be repaired.

shute. - Faulty assembly - Check door assembly conditions. - Door assembly and replacement.

3) Over freezing in the freezer - Refrigerator operation pulls down. -Replace defective parts.

compartment. (Check if it is operates

- Faulty MICOM. intermittently)

- The Temperature of freezer

compartment is satisfactory, but

over freezing occurs in the

refrigerator compartment even

though the notch is set at weak.

4) Bad defrosting. - Check frost on the evaporator after - Check parts related to defrosting.

- Heater wire is cut. dissembling shroud and grille. - Check defrosting. Check ice on the

- Faulty defrost sensor. - See if ice is the intake port in the evaporator and pipes after forced

- Defrosting cycle refrigerator compartment. defrosting.

5) User is not familiar with how to - See if food holds doors are open. - Be acquainted with how to use.

operate. - See if ice on the ice tray.

- Door remains opened.

- High moisture food water is stored.

2-7. Sound

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Hiss sound 1. Loud sound of compressor 1.1 Check the leveling of the 1) Maintain horizontal level.

operation. refrigerator. 2) Replace bushing and seat if they

1.2 Check the bushing seat are sagged and aged.

conditions (sagging and aging). 3) Tuch the piping at various

place along is route. Install a

dampe at the point where your

tuch reduces the noise.

2. Pipes resonate sound which is 2.1 Check the leveling of pipes 4) Avoid pipe interference.

comes from the compressor. connected to the compressor 5) Replace defective fan and fan

and their interference. motor.

2.2 Check bushing inserting 6) Adjust fan to be in the center of

conditions in pipes. the fan guide.

2.3 Touch pipes with hands or screw 7) Leave a clearance between

- driver (check for change of interfering parts and seal gaps in

sound). the structures.

8) Reassemble the parts which

3. Fan operation sound in the freezer 3.1 Check fan insertion depth and make produce sound.

compartment. see if there is blade damage. 9) Make a clearance if evaporator

3.2 Check for interference with pipes and suction pipe contact

structures. freezer shroud.

3.3 Check fan motor.

3.4 Check fan motor bushing

insertion and aging conditions.

4. Fan operation sound in the 4.1 Same as fan confirmation in the

compressor compartment. refrigerator.

4.2 Check drip tray leg insertion.

4.3 Check the screw fastening

conditions at condenser and

drip tray.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Vibration sound. 1. Vibration of shelves and foods in 1-1. Remove and replace the 1) Reassemble the vibrating parts

(Clunk) the refrigerator. shelves in the refrigerator and insert foam or cushion where

2. Pipe interference and capillary 1-2. Check light food and container vibration is severe.

tube touching in the compressor. on the shelves. 2) Leave a clearance where parts

compartment. 2-1. Touch pipes in the compressore would otherwise interfere with

3. Compressor stopper vibration. compartment with hands. each other.

4. Moving wheel vibration. 2-2 See if capillary tube touches 3) Reduce vibration with bushing

5. Other structure and parts cover back. and restrainer if it is severe.

vibration. 3-1 Check for compressor stopper (especially, in compressor and

vibration. pipes).

4-1 Check for vibration of front and 4) Replace compressor stopper if it

rear moving wheels. vibtates severely.

5-1 Touch other structures and parts.

Irregular sound. 1. It is caused by heat expansion 1-1 Check time and place of sound 1)

Explain the principles of refrigeration

(Click). and contraction of evaporator, sources.

and that the temperature difference

shelves, and pipes in the

between operation and defrosting

refrigerator.

can produce sounds.

If evaporator pipe contacts with other

structures, leave a clearance between

them (freezer shroud or inner case).

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Whining Sound It happens when refrigerant expands

- Check the sound of refrigerant at the - Check the restrainer attached on the

(almost the same at the end of capillary tube. initial installation. evaporator and capillary tube weld

as animals crying - Check the sound when the refrigerator joints and attach another restrainer.

sound). starts operation after forced defrosting. - If sound is continuous and servere, insert

- Check the restrainer attachment capillary tube again (depth 15±3mm)

conditions on the evaporator and - Fasten the capillary tube to suction

capillary tube weld joints. pipes or detach in the compressor

compartment.

- Explain the principles of the freezing

cycle.

Water boiling or This happens when refrigerant passes - Check for the sound when compressor - Explain the principles of freezing cycles

flowing sound. orifice in accumulator’s internal pipes is turns on. and refrigerant flowing phenomenon by

due to the pressure difference between - Check for the sound when compressor internal pressure difference.

condenser and evaporator. is turns off. - If sound is servere, wrap the

accumulator with foam and restrainer.

Sound of whistle When door closes, the internal pressure - Check the sound by opening and - Broaden the cap of discharge hose for

when door of the refrigerator decreases sharply closing the refrigerator or freezer doors. defrosting in the compressor

closes. below atomosphere and sucks air into compartment.

the refrigerator, making the whistle - Seal the gap with sealant between out

sound. and inner cases of hinge in the door.

2-8. Odor

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

- Dry deodorizer in the bright well

ventilated place.

- Store the food in the closed

container instead of vinyl wraps.

- Clean the refrigerator and set the

cooling to strong.

- Clean the refrigerator.

- Persuade customers not to use

plastic bag or wraps with wet food

or odorous foods.

- Dry the deodorizer with dryer and

then in a birght and well

ventilated place.

- Remove and replace the

deodorants.

- Check to see if food is not

wrapped.

- See if the shelves or inner wall

are stained with food juice.

- Check the food in the adhesive

wraps.

- Check food for spoilage.

- See if wet food is wrapped with

plastic bowl or bag.

- Certain odors are common in new

refrigerator.

- Check the deodorizer odors.

Food (garlic, kimchi, etc)

Odors of mixed food and plastic

odors.

Odor from the old deodorizer.

Food Odor.

Plastic Odor.

Odor from the

deodorizer.

2-9. Micom

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Bad PCB All display Bad connection Bad connector Visual check on connector Reattach

electric power. LCDS are off. between Main PCB connection from main connection. connector.

and display circuit. PCB to display PCB.

Defective PCB PCB transformer Check resistance of PCB Replace PCB Applicable to

transformer winding is cut. trans input and output transformer or PCB. model without

PCB transformer terminals with a tester. dispenser.

temperature fuse (If resistance is infinity,

is burnt out. trans winding is cut).

DefectivePCB electric Defective regulator IC Check voltage at input/output Replace regulator. Refer to electric

circuit parts. (7812, 7805). terminals. circuit in circuit

explanation.

PCB electric terminal Check fuse in PCB electric Replace PCB fuse.

fuse is burnt out. terminal with a tester.

STR Parts are Check if STR No. 2 and 3 pins Replace parts. Applicable to

damaged. are cut when power is off. model with

dispenser.

Abnormal Bad connection Lead Wire connecting Check Lead Wire terminals Reconnect Lead

display LCD between Main PCB main PCB and display connecting Main PCB and Wire and directly

operation and display circuit. PCB is cut or connector display PCB with a tester. connect defective

terminal connection is contact terminal to

bad. Lead Wire.

Defective LCD Defective LCD. Check if all LCDs are on when Replace display Refer to display

module. Main PCB Test switch is PCB. circuit in circuit

pressed (or when both freezer explanation.

key and power freezer key are

pressed at the same time for

more than one second.)

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Bad cooling. Freezer Compressor does Compressor Lead Wire Check compressor Lead Wire Reconnect Lead

temperature is not start. is cut. with a tester. Wire.

high. Defective compressor Measure voltage at PCB CON5 Replace relay RY1 Refer to load

drive relay. (3&9) after pressing main PCB and RY14 or PCB. driving circuit in

test switch once. It is OK if circuit

voltage is normal. explanation.

Defective freezer Defective Freezer Check resistance of freezer Replace freezer Refer to

sensor. sensor parts. sensor with a tester. sensor. resistance

characteristics

table of sensor in

circuit

Freezer sensor is Confirm the color of sensor in Repair main PCB explanation.

substituted for other circuits (main PCB sensor sensor housing

sensor. housing).

Defective freezer fan Fan motor lead wire Check fan motor lead wire Reconnect lead

motor. is cut. with a tester. wire.

• Defective door switch Measure the voltage between • Replace door Refer to load

(freezer, refrigerator, PCB power blue line and fan switch

(freezer,

drive circuits in

home bar). motor after pressing test switch

refrigerator

and circuit

• Defective fan motor. of Main PCB. If the voltage is home bar). explanation.

• Defective fan motor normal, it is OK. • Replace fan motor.

drive relay. • Replace relay RY5

& RY6 or PCB.

Faulty defrost. Refer to faulty defrost items in problem diagnosis Refer to problem

functions. diagnosis

function.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Bad cooling Wrong Defective AC Damper. Check AC damper Using a tester, see if AC Reconnect lead

Refrigerator motor and reed switch damper motor and reed switch wire.

temperature. and lead wire are cut. lead wire are cut with a tester.

Check AC damper Refer to AC damper in parts Replace AC damper

part. repair guide. or refrigerator control

box ASSEMBLY.

Check AC damper Refer to AC damper in parts Replace relay or Refer to single

Motor drive relay in repair guide. PCB. motor damper

PCB. drive circuits

in circuit

explanation.

Foreign materials in AC Check AC damper baffle Remove foreign

damper baffles visually. materials.

Ice formation on AC Check if AC damper Heater Replace AC damper

damper baffles wire is cut with a tester. or refrigerator control

Box ASSEMBLY.

Defective refrigerator Defective refrigerator Check the resistance of Replace refrigerator Refer to sensor

sensor sensor parts. refrigerator sensor with a tester. sensor. resistance

characteristic

table in circuit

explanation.

Refrigerator sensor is Visually inspect the sensor Repair main PCB

substituted for other color in the circuit. (main PCB sensor housing.

sensor. sensor housing.)

Defective refrigerator Visually if refrigerator sensor Reposition the

sensor assembly is not fixed at cover sensor but refrigerator sensor.

condition. inner case visually.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Bad defrost. Defrost is not Defrost lead wire is cut. Using a tester, check if defrost lead Reconnect Lead

working. wire is cut with a tester. Wire.

Defective defrost drive relay. Check the voltage of CON5 (1 and 7) Replace relay (RY 7 Refer to load

with a tester after pressing main and RY 14) or PCB. driving conditions

PCB test switch twice. check in circuit

If the voltage is normal then relay is OK. explanation.

Defective defrost sensor parts. Check the resistance of defrost sensor Replace defrost Refer to sensor

with a tester. sensor. resistance

characteristic

table of circuit

explanation.

Defective Buzzer Defective connecting lead wire from Check lead wire related to door Repair lead wire.

buzzer continuously main PCB to door switch. switch with a tester.

rings or door Defective door switch parts. Refer to door switch in parts repair Replace door switch.

opening alarm guide.

does not work.

Defective Buzzer does Key input wire is cut or bad connector Check input wire with a tester. Reconnect lead Refer to display

display button not ring and terminal contact in main PCB and wire and replace or circuit in circuit

key does not display PCB connecting lead wire. directly connect bad explanation.

function when contact terminal to

pressed. lead wire.

Key is continuously depressed due to Disassemble frame display and confirm Adjust or replace

structural interference. visually. interfering

structures.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Defective Buzzer rings Trouble mode indication. Check problem diagnosis function. Remedy faults Refer to mode

display button. but key does indication in

function when function

button is explanations.

pressed.

Bad water/ice Buzzer Defective connecting lead wire from Check lead wire associated with door Repair lead wire. Check model

dispenser. continuously main PCB to door switch. switch. with dispenser.

rings or door Defective freezer compartment door Refer to door switch in parts repair Replace Freezer

open alarm switch parts. guide. compartment door

does not work. switch.

Ice and water Defective connecting lead wire from Check Lead Wire associated with lever Repair lead wire.

do not Main PCB to lever switch. switch with a tester.

dispensed. Defective lever switch parts Refer to door switch in parts repair guide. Replace lever switch.

Defective photo coupler IC parts. Check voltage change at photo coupler Replace photo

output terminals when lever switch coupler IC or PCB.

pressed. It is OK if voltage change is

from 0V - 5V.

Defective relay associated with ice Check relay (RY9, RY11, RY12) Replace defective

dispense (geared motor, cube and with a tester. relay.

dispenser solenoid).

Defective parts associated with ice Check resistance of parts with a tester. Replace defective

dispenser (geared motor, cube and parts.

dispenser solenoid).

Defective relay associated with water Check relay (RY10) with a tester Replace defective

dispenser. relay.

Defective parts associated with water Check resistance of parts with a tester. Replace defective

dispenser. parts.

3. Cooling Cycle Heavy Repair

3-1. The Heavy Repair Standards for Refrigerator with R134a Refrigerant

NOTE) Please contact Songso company on +82-53-554-2067 if you have inquiry on heavy repair special facility.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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NO.

Items Unit Standards Purposes Remarks

The opening time should be reduced to a half

of the standards during rain and rainy seasons

(the intrusion of water into the pipe is

dangerous).

- Refit to repair note in each part.

- R134a refrigerant is more susceptible to

leaks than R12 and requires more care

during welding.

- Do not apply force to pipes before and after

welding to protect pipe from cracking.

- In case of evaporator parts, if there is no

make noise when removing bushing cap blow

dry air or N2gas for more than 1 min before

using the parts.

Note: Only applicable to models equipped with

reverse flow protect plate.

Vaccum efficiency can be improved by

operating compressor during evacuation.

The bushing pipes for R12 refrigerant will melt

when they are used for R134a refrigerant

causes of leak.

- Do not weigh the refrigerant in too hot or too

cold an area.(25°C [77°F] is adequate.)

- Use copper charging canister

Socket: 2SV Plug: 2PV R134a

Note: Do not burn O-ring (bushing) during

welding.

- Check oil leak at refrigerant leak area.

Use electronic leak detector if oil leak is not

found.

- The electronic leak detector is very sensitive to

halogen gas in the air. It also can detect

R141b in urethane. Please practice, therefore,

many times before use.

To protect

from

Moisture

Intrusion.

To protect

from oxide

scale

formation.

To protect

from

moisture

penetration.

To remove

moisture.

To protect

mixing of

mineral and

ester oils.

To protect R12

Refrigerant

mixing.

Do not mix

with R12

refrigerant.

To remove

the

moisture

from pipe.

Detect

refrigerant

leak area.

Pipe: within 1 hour.

Comp: within 10

minutes.

Drier: within 20

minutes.

Weld under Nitrogen

atmosphere

(N2pressure: 0.1~0.2

kg/cm2)

Confirm air leaking

sounds when

removing bushing

cap.

Sound:usable

No sound: not usable

More than 40 minutes.

Below 0.03(ref)

High and low Pressure

sides are evacuated at

the same time for

models above 200

Use R134a exclusive

manifold.

Use R134a exclusive.

R134a exclusive.

R134a exclusive

Use R134a

exclusively.

Weighing allowance:

±5g

Note:Winter: -5g

Summer: +5g

Use R134a exclusively

for R134a refrigerator

Use R12 exclusively for

R12 refrigerator

Replace drier whenever

repairing refrigerator

cycle piping.

- Do not use soapy

water for check. It

may be sucked into

the pipe by.

Min.

Nitrogen

Pressure.

Confirm

N2 leak.

Min.

Torr

Evacuation

time

Vacuum

degree

Vacuum

piping

Pipe

coupler

Outlet

(Socket)

Plug

Pipe and piping

system opening

time.

Welding.

N2sealed parts.

Refrigeration

Cycle.

Refrigerant

weighing.

Drier replacement.

Leak check.

3-2. Summary Of Heavy Repair

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Process Contents Tools

- Cut charging pipe ends and discharge refrigerant from Filter, side cutters

drier and compressor.

- Use R134a oil and refrigerant for compressor and drier Pipe Cutter, Gas welder, N2gas

- Confirm N2sealing and packing conditions before use.

Use good one for welding and assembly.

- Weld under nitrogen gas atmosphere.(N2gas pressure:

0.1-0.2kg/cm2).

- Repair in a clean and dry place.

- Evacuate for more than forty minutes after connecting Vacuum pump R134a

manifold gauge hose and vacuum pump to high (drier) exclusively, Manifold gauge.

and low (compressor refrigerant discharging parts)

pressure sides.

- Evacuation Speed:113liters/minute.

- Weigh and control the allowance of R134a chargine R134a exclusive chargine

canister in a vacuum conditions to be ±5 g with canister (mass cylinder),

electronic scales andcharge through compressor inlet refrigerant R134a manifold gauge,

(Charge while compressor operates). electronic scales, punching

- Weld carefully after pinching off the inlet pipe. off flier, gas welding machine

- Check for leakage at weld joints. Electronic Leak Detector,

Minute leak: Use electronic leak detector Driver(Ruler).

Big leak: Check visually.

Note:Do not use soapy water for check.

- Check cooling capacity

➀Check radiator manually to see if warm.

➁Check hot line pipe manually to see if warm.

➂Check frost formation on the whole surface of the

evaporator.

- Remove flux from the silver weld joints with soft brush Copper brush, Rag, Tool box

or wet rag. Flux may be the cause of corrosion and

leaks.

- Clean R134a exclusive tools and store them in a clean

tool box or in their place.

- Installation should be conducted in accordance with the

standard installation procedure. Leave space of more

than 5 cm from the wall for compressor compartment

cooling fan mounted model.

Problem

diagnosis

Remove refrigerant

Residuals

Parts

replacement

and welding

Compressor

compartment

and tools

arrangement

Transportation

and

installation

Check

refrigerant leak

and cooling

capacity

Vacuum

Refrigerant

charging and

charging

inlet welding

3-3. Precautions During Heavy Repair

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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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. (If the order is not observed, oil leak will occur.)

3. Replacement of drier. 1) Be sure to replace drier with R134a only when repairing pipes and injecting refrigerant.

4. Nitrogen blowing 1) Weld under nitrogen atmosphere in order to prevent oxidation inside a pipe.

welding. (Nitrogen pressure : 0.1~0.2 kg/cm2.)

5. Others. 1) Nitrogen or refrigerant R134a only should be used when cleaning and sealing inside

of cycle pipes inside and sealing.

2) Check leakage with an electronic leakage tester.

3) Be sure to use a pipe cutter when cutting pipes.

4) Be careful not to let the water let intrude into the inside of the refrigerant cycle path.

Compressor

Low pressure side Condenser

High pressure side

Drier

Evaporator

3-4. Practical Work For Heavy Repair

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Items Precautions

1. Removal of residual

refrigerant.

1) Remove residual refrigerant more than 5 minutes later after turning off the refrigerator.

(Otherwise, compressor oil may leak inside.)

2) Remove retained refrigerant slowly by cutting first high pressure side (drier part) with a

nipper followed by cutting the low pressure side.

2. Nitrogen blowing

welding.

When replacing a drier:

Weld and parts by blowing nitrogen(0.1~0.2kg/cm2) to high pressure side after

assembling a drier.

When replacing a compressor:

Weld and parts by blowing nitrogen to the low pressure side.

Note) For other parts, nitrogen blowing is not necessary because not all welding is performed

for a long enough time to produce oxidation scales.

3. Replacement of drier.

Inserting a capillary tube

Measure distance with a ruler and put a mark(12+3/-0)on the capillary tube. Insert tube to the

mark and weld it

NOTE:

Observe the sequence for

removal of refrigerant.

(Otherwise, compressor oil

may leak.)

NOTE:

Welding without nitrogen

blowing produces oxidized

scales inside a pipe, which

affect on performance and

reliability of a product.

NOTE:

Be sure to check the

inserted length of capillary

tube when it is inserted. (If

too much is inserted, the

capillary tube is blocked by

a filter.)

Compressor

Low pressure side

Condenser High pressure side

Drier

Evaporator

Release

Refrigent

Intake

Suction

1 2 1

Evaporator

Drier

High pressure side

Condenser

Refrigent

Intake

12+3

-0

Filter

* Unit : mm

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Items Precautions

4.Vacuum degassing.

Pipe Connection

Connect a red hose to the high pressure side and a blue hose to the

low pressure side.

Vacuum Sequence

Open valves  and and evacuate for 40 minutes. Close valve .

5.Refrigerant charging.

Charging sequence

1) Check the amount of refrigerant supplied to each model after completing vacuum

degassing.

2) Evacuate bombe with a vacuum pump.

3) Measure the amount of refrigerant charged.

- Measure the weight of an evacuated charging canister with an electronic scale.

- Charge refrigerant into a charging canister and measure the weight. Calculate the weight

of refrigerant charged into the bombe by subtracting the weight of the evacuated bombe.

NOTE:

- If power is applied

during vacuum

degassing, vacuum

degassing shall be

more effective.

- Operate compressor

while charging

refrigerant. (It is

easier and more

certain to do like

this.)

NOTE:

- Be sure to charge

the refrigerant at

around 25°C [77°F].

- Be sure to keep -5g

in the winer and

+5g in summer

the amount of refrigerant charged= a weight after charging -

a weight before charging (the weight of an evacuated cylinder)

Calculation of amount of refrigerant charged

2 1

Compressor

Low

pressure

Condenser

High

pressure

Drier

Evaporator

Red

Yellow

Blue

Vaccum

Pump

Suction pipe

R134a

Indicates the weight of

an evacuated bombe

3-5. Standard Regulations For Heavy Repair

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Items Precautions

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 perform a gas leakage

test on the welded parts.

6. Gas-leakage test * Take for leaks on the welded or suspicious area with an electronic leakage tester.

7. Pipe arrangement Verify that each pipe is placed in its

in each cycle original location before closing a cover

after completion of work. Particularly

check the size of Joint Drain Pipe

Compressor

Condenser

Drier

Evaporator

Bombe

Bushing

1) Observe the safety precautions for gas handling.

2) Use JIG (or wet towel) in order to prevent electric wires from burning during welding. (In order to prevent insulation

damage and consequent accidents.)

3) The inner case shall will melt and the insulation material (polyurethane) shall be damaged if care is not taken during

welding of inner case parts.

4) The copper piping wil oxidize from overheating if care is not taken during welding.

5) Do not allow aluminum and copper pipes to touch. (In order to prevent corrosion.)

6) Observe that the inserted length of a capillary tube into a drier should be 12 mm.

7) Make sure that the inner diameter is not be distorted while cutting a capillary tube.

8) Be sure that a suction pipe and a filling tube are not be substituted for each other during welding. ( High efficiency

pump.)

12 mm

-0

Drier

Molecular Pipe

Molecular

Sieves

-0

3-6. Brazing Reference Drawings

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

- 86 -

PIPE ASSEMBLY, JOINT

PIPE ASSEMBLY, HOT LINE

(Refrigerator)

PIPE ASSEMBLY, HOT LINE

(Freezer)

PIPE ASSEMBLY,

JOINT CONDENSER

ASSEMBLY, WIRE

PIPE ASSEMBLY, SUCTION

DRIER ASSEMBLYCAPI - TUBE

Copper Brazer Copper

Brazer

Copper

Brazer

Silver Brazer

Copper

Brazer

Copper Brazer Copper Brazer Coppper Brazer Silver Brazer

4. HOW TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS

4-1. Sound

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Checks and Measures

Hiss sounds ■Explain general principles of 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. Hiss sounds are heard when the air passes through

the narrow holes into the freezer and refrigerator compartments.

■Cooling Fan sound in the compressor compartment.

• There is a fan on the back of the refrigerator, which cools the compressor

compartment. If there is a small space between the refrigerator and the wall,

the air circulation sounds may be noticeable.

■Noise of Compressor.

• This operating sound happens when the compressor compresses the

refrigerant. The compressor rotates at 3600RPM. The sound of compressor

operation becomes louder as the refrigerator capacity increases.

Click sounds ■Explain the principles of temperature change.

• The sounds happens when pipes and internal evaporator in the refrigerator

compartment expand and contract as the temperature changes during the

refrigerator operation. This sound also happens during defrosting, twice a day,

when the ice on the evaporator melts.

Clunk sound ■Explain that it comes from the compressor when the refrigerator starts.

• When the refrigerator operates, the piston and motor in the compressor rotate

at 3600RPM. This clunk sound is caused by the vibration of motor and piston

when they start and finish their operation. This phenomena can be compared

with that of cars. When the car engine ignites and starts to rotate, the loud

sound quickly becomes quiet. When the engine stops, it stops with vibration.

Vibration sound ■Check whether the sound whether it comes from the pipes vibration and

friction.

• Insert bushing or leave a space between pipes to reduce the noise.

• Fix the fan blade if the noise is due to the collision of fan and shroud.

• Fix the drip tray if it is loose.

■Sound depends on the installation location.

• Sound becomes louder if the refrigerator is installed on a wooden floor or

near a wooden wall. Move it to the another location.

• If the refrigerator is not leveled properly, a small vibration can make a loud

sound. Please adjust the leveling of the refrigerator.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Checks and Measures

Sounds of water flowing ■Explain the flow of refrigerant.

• When the refrigerator stops, the water flowing sound occurs.

This sound happens when the liquid or vapor refrigerant flows from the

evaporator to the compressor.

Click sounds ■Explain the characteristics of moving parts.

• This noise comes from the MICOM controller's switch on the top of the

refrigerator when it is turns on and off.

Noise of Icemaker operation ■Explain the procedure and principles of Icemaker operation.

(applicable to model with Icemaker). • Automatic Icemaker repeats the cycle of water supplying ➝icemaking ➝ice

- Noise produced by ice dropping ejection. When water is supplied, the water supply valve in the machine room

and hitting ice bin. makes sounds like Hiss and water flowing also makes sound. When water

- Hiss noise, motor sounds . freezes to ice, freezing sounds such as click, click are heard. When ice is being

ejected, sounds like Hiss produced by a motor to rotate an ice tray and ice

dropping and hitting ice bin sounds are also heard.

Noise when supplying water. ■Explain the principles of water supplied to dispenser.

• When the water supply button in the dispenser is pressed, the water supply

valve in the compressor compartment opens and let the water flow to the water

tank in the lower part of the refrigerator compartment. The water is dispensed

by this pressure. When this happens, motor sound and water flowing sound are

heard.

Noise when supplying ice. ■Explain the principles of ice supply and procedure of crushed icemaking in a

dispenser.

• When ice cube button is pressed, ice stored in the ice bin is moved by a Helix

Pusher and dispensed. If crushed ice button is pressed, the cube ice is

crushed. When this happens, ice crushing and hitting ice bin sounds are heard.

4-2. Measures for Temperature Related Symptoms

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Checks and Measures

Refrigeration is weak. ■Check temperature set by the temperature control knob.

• Refrigerator is generally delivered with the button set at normal use (MID).

But customer can adjust the temperature set depending on preference. If you

feel the refrigeration is weak, then set the temperature control button at strong

position. If you adjust the setting for the freezer compartment as well, the

refrigeration is stronger than adjusting refrigerator only.

The food in the chilled drawer is . ■The chilled drawer does not freeze food.

not frozen but defrosted • Use chilled drawer for storing fresh meat or fish for short periods. For storing for

a long periods or freezing food, use a freezer compartment. It is normal that

frozen foods thaw above the freezing temperature (in the chilled drawer).

Refrigerator water is not cool. ■Check the water storage location.

• If water is kept in the door rack, recommend storing it in the refrigerator

compartment shelf. It will then become cooler.

Ice cream softens. ■Explain the characteristics of ice cream.

• The freezing point of ice cream is below -15°C[5°F]. Therefore ice cream may

melt if it is stored in the door rack.

• Store ice cream in a cold place or set the temperature control button of a freezer

to strong setting.

Refrigeration is too strong. ■Check the position of temperature control setting.

• Check if refrigeration is strong in whole area of the refrigerator or partly near the

outlet of the cooling air. If it is strong in whole area, set the control button to

weak. If it is strong only near the outlet of cool air, keep food (particularly wet

and easy to frozen such as bean curd and vegetables) away from the outlet.

Vegetables are frozen. ■Check the vegetables storage.

• If vegetables are stored in the refrigerator shelf or chilled drawer instead of

vegetable drawer, they will be frozen. Set the control button to weak if they are

also frozen in the vegetable drawer.

The food stored at inside of ■Check if food is stored near the outlet of the cooling air.

the shelf freezes even the • The temperature at cooling air outlet is always below the freezing point.

control button is set to MID. Do not store food near the outlet of the cooling air as it blocks the air circulation.

Do not block the outlet. If the outlet of the cooling air is blocked, the refrigerator

compartment will not be cooled.

4-3. Odor and Frost

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

- 90 -

Problems Checks and Measures

Odor in the refrigerator compartment.

■Explain the basic principles of food odor.

• Each food has its own particular odor. Therefore it is impossible to prevent or

avoid food odor completely when food is stored in a completely sealed

refrigerator compartment. The deodorizer can absorb some portions of the odor

but not completely. The intensity of odor depends on refrigerator conditions and

environment.

■Check the temperature control button and set to strong.

• Clean inside of the refrigerator with detergent and remove moisture. Dry inside

the refrigerator by opening the door for about 3 or 4 hours and then set the

temperature control button to strong.

Frost in the freezer compartment ■Explain the basic principles of frost formation.

• The main causes for frosting:

- Door is left open.

- Air penetration through the gasket

- Too frequent door opening. (parties. etc.)

- Hot foods are stored before they are cooled down. The temperature of freezer

is -19°C[-2.2°F]. if temperature is set at MID. If hot air comes into the

refrigerator, fine frost forms as cold air mixes with hot air. If this happens quite

often, much frost forms inside of the refrigerator. If the door is left open in

summer, ice may form inside of the refrigerator.

Frost in ice tray. ■Explain basic principles of frost formation.

• When ice tray with full of water is put into a freezer compartment, the water

evaporates. If cool air fan operates, the moisture attached to the jaw (protruded

part) of ice mold will freeze and form frost. If warm water was put into the ice

mould, the situation will become worse.

4-4. Others

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

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Problems Checks and Measures

The refrigerator case is hot. ■Explain the principles of radiator.

• 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. Particularly in summer or after installation of

refrigerator, it may feel hot but this is normal. If there is not enough space to

dissipate heat, the case may be hotter due to lack of heat radiation. Please

install the refrigerator in a well-ventilated place and leave a clearance between

refrigerator and wall:

Small holes in a door liner ■Explain that the hole is for releasing gas.

• A small hole in the door liner is for releasing gas during insulation materials

lining work. With a release hole, forming can be easily accomplished.

Electric bills are too expensive. ■Check the use conditions.

• Excessive door opening and hot food storage cause the compressor to operate

continuously and increase the electric consumption and bills.

Condensation on the inside ■Explain how to store foods

wall of the refrigerator • Condensation forms when refrigerator is installed at damp area, door is

compartment and the cover of frequently opened, and wet foods are not stored in the air tight container or

properly vegetable drawer. wrapped. Be sure to store wet foods in the air tight container or in secure

wrapping.

When is the power connected? ■When should the power be connected ?

• You can connect the power right after the installation. But if the refrigerator was

laid flat during transportation for a long period of time, then the refrigerant and

compressor oils are mixed up, and this will affect badly the performance of the

refrigerator. Be sure to connect the power 2~3 hours after refrigerator is

installed.

Door does not open properly. ■Refrigerator compartment door does not open properly.

• When the door is open, warm open air comes into the compartment and is

mixed up with cool air. This mixed air shall be compressed and increases the

internal pressure when door is closed. This causes the door to more closely

adhere to the refrigerator in a moment. As the refrigerator guins use, this

symptom will diminish.

■When the refrigerator compartment door is opened and closed, the freezer

compartment door moves up and down.

• When the refrigerator compartment door is opened or closed, fresh air comes

into the freezer compartment and moves up and down the freezer compartment

door.

■Door opens too easily.

• There is a magnet in the gasket bushing so that it is. if door is securely closes

without a gap. Also, check to see if the foods in the refrigerator or freezer

compartments are holding the door open.

■The doors do not close properly.

• If the rear side of the refrigerator is raised higher than front side, the doors shall

not be easily closed. Adjust the level of refrigerator with the levelling screws.

The front side should

be raised a little bit higher

than the rear side.

1. DOOR

1) Remove lower cover and then disconnect water

supply tube in the lower part of freezer door.

• Pull the water supply tube forward while pressing 

part to disconnect water supply tube as shown below.

2) Remove a freezer door.

(1) Loosen hinge cover screw of freezer door and remove

cover. Disconnect all connecting lines except

grounding cord.

(2) Turn hinge lever in arrow A direction until it is

loosened and take it out in arrow B direction.

Note : • When disconnecting refrigerator door, turn hinge

lever counterclockwise.

• If hinge lever or bracket hinge pin is deformed

during assembling freezer and refrigerator doors,

attach two screws (Tap Tite Screw, M6: Lower

fixing screw) in the hole of upper hinge.

(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

forward in arrow B direction. Be careful so the door

does not fall down.

(4) Lift up the freezer door in arrow direction and

disconnect the door from the lower hinge . Don’t pull

a door forward.

Note : • Lift up a freezer door until a water supply tube is

fully removed.

(5) Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly

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AAB

Hinge Cover

Connecting

Line

Grounding

Cord

Hinge Lever

2. HANDLE

1) , Disconnect Cap by using Hexagon Wrench Dirver.

2) Disconnect Handle.

3) Disconnect Holder by using Hexagon wrench Driver.

3. DEODORIZER

1) Loosen the screw in .

2) Pull out a deodorant cover forward (Fig. 1) while turning

a cover in arrow direction.

3) Take out a deodorizer carefully after opening hook in

arrow direction(Fig. 2).

4) Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

Note : • Be sure to attach the aluminum plate of defrost

heater to the floor of intake before assembling.

4. SHROUD, GRILLE FAN

1) Loosen two screws after disconnecting a cap screw of a

grille fan(U) with a blade screwdriver.

2) Disassembly of a grille fan(U) : Pull forward after

opening hook at ➝part with a blade screwdriver.

3) Disconnect housing A of a grille fan (L) from the main

body.

4) Disassembly of a grille fan (L) : Hold upper part of a

grille fan(L) and pull forward carefully.

5) Loosen two screws.

6) Disassembly of shroud. F(U) : Disconnect housing of B

after removing two rail guides with a balde screwdriver.

7) Disassembly of shroud. F(U) : Hold upper part and pull

forward.

8) Check foam PU sticking conditions around the shroud,

F(U) and F(L) during assembling. If damaged, torn or

poorly attached, assemble with a new one after sealing

well.

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Holder

Handre

Cap Hexagon Wrench

Driver

Hook

Deodorizer

<Fig. 1> <Fig. 2>

Shroud ,F(U)

Grille Fan(U)

Grille Fan(L)

Shroud ,F(L)

Cap,Screw

5. CONTROL BOX, R

1) Disconnection of Cover Lamp, R(U) : Loosen one screw

in the center with a phillips screwdriver after pushing two

rail guides on the lower part of a control box, R with a

blade screwdriver, and pull the cover lamp, R(U)

forward.

2) Loosen four screws in A after taking out the lamp. Hold

a lower part of control box and take out a control box by

pulling forward and disconnect housing B from the

main body.

6. CASE PWB

1) Loosen ten screws in and remove cover PWB by

pulling up in arrow direction.

2) When disassembling the whole case PWB, disassemble

all housings first and push the case PWB in arrow

direction to disassemble from the main body.

3) When disassembling Main PWB Assembly. and Sub.

PWB Assembly from a case PWB, open each hook and

disconnect.

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Cover Lamp,R(U)

7. ICEMAKER ASSEMBLY

7-1. Dispenser Model

1) How to disassemble:

(1) Remove ice bank from the freezer compartment.

(2) Loosen two screws on the upper part of Icemaker

bracket.

(3) Disconnect Icemaker bracket so that it can slide

forward.

(4) Disconnect Icemaker housing and sensor housing.

(5) Disconnect Icemaker horizontally by pressing

bracket hook part. ( Don’t disassemble further. The

set value may be changed.)

2) How to assemble : The assembly is the reverse order of

the above disassembly.

Note : When the ice tray is not horizontal after assembly,

assembly was performed in correctly. Check and

assemble again.

7-2. Basic Model

1) How to disassemble:

(1) Remove ice tray assembly from the freezer

compartment.

(2) Pull out knob from the ice tray in arrow direction.

(At this time, pull out a knob in arrow direction while

shaking right and left as the knob is connected to

pins in A .)

(3) Spring can be removed by pulling ice tray in arrow

direction and pulling out a spring inserted in ice tray

axis from the hole of supporter ice tray.

2) How to assemble : Assembly is the reverse order of

disassembly.

Note : It is important to put one end of spring into the hole

of the supporter ice tray and the other end on the

lower part of an ice tray when inserting spring into

the shaft.

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Bracket, Icemaker Hook

Icemaker Unit

Lever

Ice Tray

Sensor

Insulation

Sensor Cover

Supporter Ice Tray

Knob

Ice Tray

Spring

8. DISPENSER

1) Disconnect button assembly by pulling down until it

stops and then pull it forward.

2) Remove display frame Assembly by making a gap

between a display frame Assembly. and funnel

Assembly. with a blade screwdriver and pulling it

forward. The cover dispenser is fixed with a hook.

3) Display Assembly can be disconnected by pressing the

upper part of a cover dispenser and pushing a display

Assembly. after disconnecting display frame Assembly.

housing.

4) Loosen four screws with a phillips screwdriver and pull

the funnel Assembly to disconnect.

5) Duct cap Assembly is disconnected if hold lever

connecting screw is loosened with a phillips screwdriver.

6) For assembling a duct cap Assembly, insert one end of

a spring into the right hole of dispenser lever, and insert

the other end into the right hole in upper part of

dispenser. And then assemble a holder lever after fixing

the holder at the solenoid Assembly working part.

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Button

Funnel Assembly

Funnel

Assembly

Holder

Lever

Solenoid Assembly

Cap Assembly

Duct

Spring

Sheet Heater

Dispenser Lever

Solenoid Assembly

9. WATER TANK AND WATER LINE

uThe water tank at back and lower part of a refrigerator is

attached by one screw and has a capacity containing of

7 glasses (180cc per glass) of cold water. It will take

time to make more cold water in the tank.

*The first portion of dispensed water is not cold even

though the refrigerator is working. In this case,

dispense ice first in the cup and then water to make a

water cold.

9-1. How to disassemble the water supply pipe 

1) Disconnect five fixtures mounted on the rear wall of the

refrigerator after disconnecting the water supply pipe 

from a water valve.

2) Remove the tie-wrap and two screws connected to the

bushing inject.

3) Replace the water supply pipe after disconnecting the

water supply pipe from a rubber inject. And assemble

the parts by performing disassembly in reverse order.

9-2. How to disassemble the water tank and the

water supply pipe

1) Disconnect the water supply pipe from a water valve

on the back and lower part of the freezer.

2) Disconnect the connector Assembly. in water supply

pipe at lower part of the freezer door.

3) Pull out the water supply pipe from the thermal

insulation materials after removing one screw and six

tie-wraps in the lower part of a refrigerator compartment.

4) Replace a water tank or a water supply pipe and

assemble the parts by performing disassembly in

reverse order.

Note : • The water supply pipe cannot be disassembled.

• Tightly fasten six tie-wraps to prevent leakage.

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Bushing inject

Water Valve

Connect

Assembly 2

Water supply pipe

Water Tank

Nut

Tube

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DIGITAL SECTION LAYOUT

TOUCH INPUT

TFT LCD

REMOTE CONTROLLER

SIGNAL CONTROL

REF ERROR SINGAL CONTROL

SOUND AMPLIFIER

OUTPUT:5W+5W(PEAK)

PROGRAM

PROTECTION

RECORDING

PHOTO

REMOTE CONTROLLER

SIGNAL

INPUT

TV TUNER

TV SIGNAL RECEIVE

SUB Controller

AC/DC CONVERTER

MAIN CONTROLLER

POWER SUPPLY

HDD POWER SUPPLY

REF ERROR SIGNAL

PROGRAM SAVE

T/S,Inv Out

T/Screen

Controller

Touch Screen

TMDS CABLE

Microphone

CCD Camera

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RECEIVER

Remocon CON'T

REF ERROR CON'T

MICOM

Amplifier

Inverter

BACKLIGHT

RS-232

(EXTENSION PORT)

USB

EXTENSION PORT

ANTENNA

Digital Part

ON/OFF S/W

LAN LINE

RESET

BUTTON

Monitor ASSEMBLY

USER

(Input/Output)

SPEAKER

MANAGEMENT

BUTTON

COM2

RJ-45

LAN

USB1

USB2

AV IN2

COM1

ATX

POWER IN

AV IN1

Parallel PORT

Audio Out

IDE PORT

LCD Out

Main Controller

(Geode GX 300)

S.M.P.S

(Free Voltage

INPUT VOLTAGE

:AC90~288V) PWB,SUB

REF MICOM AC INPUT

HARDDISK

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1. MAIN CONTROLLER

1-1. Function

This is one of the key components of the internet refrigerator, and it is a controller where TV, audio, video, input-output,

internet functions reside.

1-2. Connector Connection Diagram and Names

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911

SOUND OUT

6 5 4 3

POWER S/W

PARALLEL

PORT

ATX POWER IDE COM2 COM1

LAN

USB

TV SOUND IN

MIC IN

TMDS

LCD

TOUCH

/INV

TUNER

TV IN

CCD IN

1-3. Function and Connecting Parts

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No Name Function Connecting Part







































USB

LAN

COM1

COM2

IDE

ATX POWER

PARALLEL PORT

POWER S/W

SOUND OUT

CD IN

TV SOUND IN

MIC IN

KEYBOARD

TMDS LCD

TOUCH/INV

TV TUNER

VIDEO IN

CCD IN

TV IN

Connect to supporting device (External CDROM)

Connect to Internet network cable

Contol TV-tuner

External Device Communication Port 2

Hard disk data communication

Main controller power service line

Sub-controller communication

Sub-controller power supply, Reset/management

S/W input

Audio output

External audio input (reserve terminal)

TV sound input

MIC sound input

Connect to keyboard for SVC

Monitor visual output

T/Screen communication, LCD inverter power supply

TV-Tuner data communication

External video input (reserve terminal)

Camera visual input

TV visual input

Extended connecting cable

LAN connecting cable

TV-tuner

Extended connecting cable

Hard disk

Power supply

Sub-controller

Reset PCB, sub-controller

Sub-controller

Reserve terminal

TV-tuner

MIC connector

Keyboard (SVC)

TMDS connector

T/Screen connector

TV-Tuner

Reserve terminal

Camera connector

TV-Tuner

1-4. Specifications of parts

1. Main CPU SPEC

(1) Maker Type: Geode GX1 300-B85

(2) Maker: National Semiconductor

(3) L1 Cache Size: 16KB

(4) CPU Power Consumption: 1.6V / 200MHz - 0.8W

2.0V / 300Mhz - 1.5W

(5) Memory Extend: Total 512MB Expansion possible

(up to 512 MB)

(6) O/S: Windows 98SE

2. Video, Audio Output, PCI-to-ISA Bridge

(1) Maker Type: CS5530A-UCE

(2) Maker: National Semiconductor

(3) Build-in Xpress Graphic / Audio

(4) Resolution: 1280 X 1024 (85MHz)

(5) Audio: AC97 Codec Interface

(6) 2 USB Interface

3. External A/V Input/Output handling

(A/V Input/Output - MUX)

(1) Maker Type: Fusion 878A

(2) Maker: Conexant

(3) NTSC, PAL, SECAM Video Support

(4) Resolution: 768 X 576 (Full PAL Resolution)

(5) 3 Composite Input support

(6) 3:1 MUX (TV, FM, MIC)

4. Graphic Accelerator

(1) Maker Type: ATIM6-M(216M6TGDFA22E)

(2) Maker: ATI Technologies

(3) Embedded Memory: 8MB

(4) Color: 32 bit colors

(5) Highly-optimized 128 bit engine.

(6) LVDS and PaneLink Support with TMDS Transmitter.

5. Sound Input/Output handling (Sound Input/Output)

(1) Maker Type: AD1819B

(2) Maker: Analog Devices

(3) S/N Ration: 90dB

(4) 16-Bit Full Duplex Codec

(5) Analog Input: LINE, CD, VIDEO, AUX, 2 MONO MIC

(6) 7kHz ~ 48kHz Sampling Rate (with 1Hz Resolution)

6. External Input/Output handling

(SUPER Input/Output)

(1) Maker Type: PC97317

(2) Maker: National Semiconductor

(3) Plug and play Compatibility (PnP)

(4) 24 GPIO bit ports

(5) FDC, KBC, two UARTs, IR support, IEEE1284 parallel

port

(6) RTC (Real Time Clock) Control

7. LAN-Ethernet

(1) Maker Type: RTL8139C

(2) Maker: Realtek

(3) 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s operation

(4) Wake-On-LAN function, Remote wake-up Support

(5) Half, Full duplex capability

(6) Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC Physical chip,

transceiver in one chip

8. Labeling

(1) Attach MAC ADDRESS, SERIAL NUMBER, PART

NUMBER labels to Section A

- Labeling location: Attach to Section A

(2) Attach ROM BIOS Version label to Section B

- Labeling location: Attach to Section B

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Record LG Model Name

Record ROM Version

2. SUB-CONTROLLER

2-1. Function

: Sub Controller is composed of MICOM PART and AMP PART and

- MICOM PART: senses refrigerator error and passes signals from remote control transmits to main controller

- AMP PART: carries out the function of amplifying the small signal being input through the Sound Output of the MAIN

CONTROLLER

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MICOM driving power,

remote control signal receiver

Error sensing

signal transmitter

for refrigerator

Error sensing

signal receiver for

refrigerator

AMP driving power

HEADPHONE output

terminal; when inserted,

speaker output is cut and

output is done only

through HEADPHONE

Receiver of small

signal sound emitted

by MAIN CONTROLLER

Section A

Section B

Section C

Section F

Section D

Section H

Transmits error

sensing signals,

remote control signals,

changed signals

to main controller

Transmits through

speakers the signals

amplified by the AMP

Section E

Section G

2-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

2-2-1. Outline Diagram

2-2-2. INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

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SYMBOL NO

INPUT/OUTPUT

Input/Output SPEC SYMBOL NO

INPUT/OUTPUT

Input/Output SPEC

CON1

CON2

CON4

DC 5V

GND

DC 5V

GND

REMOCON

REF ERR-P3

REF ERR-P2

REF ERR-P1

GND

REF ERR-P0

DC 5V

N.C

GND

TXD-ENABLE

CS0

CS1

DATA 0

DATA 1

DATA 2

DATA 3

DATA 4

DATA 5

DATA 6

DATA 7

N.C

CON4

CON5

CON6

CON7

SOUND-L

GND

SOUND-L2

SOUND-R1

GND

SOUND-R2

SOUND-R IN

GND

SOUND-L IN

GND

SOUND-R OUT

GND

SOUND-L OUT

AC 220V(L)

N.C

AC 220V(N)

3. HARDDISK

3-1. Function

This is the program storage device for the Digital Section of the Internet Refrigerator

3-2. Outline Diagram

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Operation HDD MODEL NAME SPEC SWITCH REMARK

Classification

VERSION LANGUAGE TV NETWORK VERSION

R-D732GRS

GR-D267FTU

GR-D267DTU

KOREA

ENGLISH

SPAIN

ENGLISH

SPAIN

ENGLISH

NTSC

PAL-I

NTSC

PAL-B/G

NTSC

STANDALONE

VER 1.0

ATI M6 CHIPSET

HARDDISK

Windows Certification Label

Operation Classification Chart

Production Date

3-3. Connecting Method to Connector upon replacement

When servicing, the hard drive, it is replaced with the program preinstalled and according to the Operation Classification

Chart.

3-4. SPEC of parts

1. HARDDISK SPEC (3.5˝)

- MAKER: FUJITSU, MAXTOR, LG-IBM, SAMSUNG, WESTERN-DIGITAL

- Storage Capacity: Over 20GB

- Rotation Speed: Over 5,400rpm

- Ultra DMA 100 support (average seek time: 9.5ms under)

2. Operating Environment

- Operating temperature: 5°C[41°F] ~ 55 °C[131°F]

- Operating humidity: 8% ~ 80%

3. Storage Environment

- Storage temperature: -40°C[-40°F] ~ 60°C [140°F]

- Storage humidity: 5% ~ 85%

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projection + hole

Option Pin: Verifies MASTER location

Power Connector

YL : Yellow

BK : Black

RD : Red

VIEW-A

IDE Connector

4. TV-TUNER

4-1. Function

After receiving and handling the video and audio signals through cable, it transmits the signals to the video input section of

the main controller.

4-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

4-2-1. Outline Diagram

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4-2-2. INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

4-3. Specifications of parts

1. Operating Environment

- Operating temperature: -10°C[14°F] ~ 60°C[140°F]

- Operating humidity: 0 ~ 95% (under 35°C[95°F] condition)

2. Storage Environment

- Storage temperature: -25°C[-13°F] ~ 85°C[185°F]

- Storage humidity: 95% (under 35°C[95°F] condition)

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CONNECTOR PIN NO. I / O SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

VIDEO

1,2

GND

Output

GND

Input

I/O

Input

Output

GND

AUDIO LEFT OUTPUT

AUDIO RIGHT OUTPUT

GND

POWER

GND

TXD

RXD

GND

TV VIDEO Signal Output

GND

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

GND

12V

GND

TV OUT

5. POWER SUPPLY

5-1. Function

This is the power supplying section for driving the main controller and hard disk.

5-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

5-2-1. Outline Diagram

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Section A

Section D

Section E

Connect to

Section A

5-2-2. INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

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PIN NO I/O

INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE

REMARK

INPUT

F.G

90~264

NEUTRAL

N.C

LIVE

N.C

GND

(1) Section D Input voltage SPEC

✽ MAKER TYPE : DIOS70B-ABD

• Input voltage range : 1.5Kv/1min, 1.8Kv/sec

• Insulated resistance : over 10 Mohm

PIN NO I/O VOLTAGE

OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE

COLOR REMARK

Output

3.3

GND

3.3

GND

-5V

3.0 ~ 3.6

4.85 ~ 5.15

10.8 ~ 13.2

3.0 ~ 3.6

-4.75 ~ -5.25

4.85 ~ 5.15

ORANGE

BLACK

RED

BLACK

RED

BLACK

GRAY

PURPLE

YELLOW

ORANGE

BLACK

SKY-BLUE

BLACK

WHITE

RED

POWER-GOOD

STANDBY

POWER S/W ON

(2) VIEW-B Output Voltage SPEC

6. LCD MONITOR

6-1. Function

After receiving the LCD video output from the main controller, this device outputs it to the LCD monitor

6-2. Outline Diagram

6-3. Specifications of parts

1. MAKER: LG PHILIPS

2. MAKER TYPE: LM151X3(B3AP)

3. 15.1˝ XGA TFT LCD SPEC

- Pixel Pitch: 0.300mm X 0.300mm

- Color Depth: 8-bit, 16,777,216 colors

- Luminance, White: 250cd/m2

- Power Consumption: 2.1W Logic / 9.7W CCFL

- Display Operating Mode: TMDS

4. Operating Environment

- Operating temperature: 0°C[32°F] ~ 50°C[122°F]

- Operating humidity: 5% ~ 90% (under 40°C condition)

- Storage Environment

- Storage temperature: -20°C[-4°F] ~ 60°C[140°F]

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LCD Inverter

Connector

TMDS Cable

Connector

7. LCD INVERTER

7-1. Function

This device supplies the driving power for backlight inside the LCD.

7-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

7-2-1. Outline Diagram

7-2-2. INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

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0Inverter PCB1

CONNECTOR PIN NO.

INPUT/OUTPUT

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

CN1

CN2

CN3

INPUT

GND

INPUT

GND

INPUT

OUTPUT

Dim. Adjust

GND

Power System Return (5V:ON, 0V:OFF)

GND

DC 12V±1V

High Voltage connection to high side of lamp.

Low Voltage connection to low side of lamp.

CTRL

GND

ON/OFF

GND

Vin

Lamp H1

Lamp L1

7-3. Specifications of parts

1. Maker: LG Electronics

2. Inverter Type: NMC1507-02

3. Maker Type: 6632Z-1507B

4. Inverter SPEC

- Input Supply Voltage: DC 11~13V

- Input Current: 1.1A

- Input Power: 13.2W

- Output Voltage: 616Vrms

- Output Current: 9.0mArms

- Output Power: 12W (2 lamps total)

- Input Signal Voltage: -0.3V ~ 6.0V

5. Operating Environment

- Operating temperature: 0°C[32°F] ~ 60°C[140°F]

- Operating humidity: 10% ~ 85%

6. Storage Environment

- Storage temperature: -30°C[-22°F] ~ 80°C[176°F]

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8. TOUCH SCREEN

8-1. Function

Transmits the coordinates from the contact on the touch screen to the touch screen controller.

8-2. Outline Diagram

8-3. Specifications of parts

1. Touch Panel SPEC (15.1˝)

- Analog Resistive (5-line resistance film type)

- Operating Voltage: DC 5V

- Resolution: 4,096 X 4,096 line

- Activation Force: 57 ~ 113g

- Surface Hardness: 3H

2. Operating Environment

- Operating Temperature: -10°C[14°F] ~ 50°C[122°F]

- Operating humidity: 0% ~ 90% (under 35°C condition)

3. Storage Environment

- Storage Temperature: -40°C[40°F] ~ 71°C[160°F]

- Storage Humidity: 240 hours in 90% (under 35°C[95°F] condition)

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9. TOUCH CONTROLLER

9-1. Function

After receiving and processing the touch coordinates from the touch screen, it transmits this information to the main

controller

9-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

9-2-1. Outline Diagram

9-2-2. INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

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CONNECTOR PIN NO.

INPUT/OUTPUT

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

INPUT

N/C

GND

INPUT

GND

Data Carrier Detect

Data Sct Ready

Receive Data

Ready To Send

Transmit Data

Clear To Send

Data Terminal Ready

N/C

Ground

PIN REMOVED

DC +5V

Ground

DCD

DSR

RxD

RTS

TxD

CTS

DTR

N/C

GND

+5V

GND

9-3. Connecting Method of Connector upon Replacement

9-4. Specification of parts

1. Operating Voltage: DC +5V ± 10%

2. Operating Current: 160mA (Peak 240mA)

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10. CCD (CHARGE COUPLED DEVICE) CAMERA

10-1. Function

This changes the external video signal received through the lens into an electronic signal and transmits to main controller

10-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

10-2-1. Outline Diagram

10-2-2. INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

10-3 Specifications of parts

1. CCD Camera Module Specification

- Operating Voltage: DC 12 ± 1V

- Current Consumption: Max. 100mA ± 10%

- Image Sensor: 1/4 inch 270,000

- Effective Pixel: 512(H) X 492(V)

- Signal System: NTSC

- Horizontal Frequency: 15.734kHz

- Vertical Frequency: 59.94kHz

- S/N Ratio: 48dB min.

- Video Output: Analog Composite

2. Operating Environment

- Operating temperature:

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CONNECTOR PIN NO.

INPUT/OUTPUT

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

CN1

INPUT

GND

OUTPUT

GND

OUTPUT

DC +12V

GND

CAMERA VIDEO OUT

CAMERA VIDEO GND

CAMERA MIRROR

+12V

GND

VIDEO

GND

MIRROR

11. REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER

11-1. Function

This device receives weak signal from the remote control, transfers then to a spherical wave and transmits to the remote

control processing section in the sub-controller.

11-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

12. MICROPHONE

12-1. Function

Receives external sound signal, converts it to electronic signal and transmits the signal to the MIC input section of the main

controller

12-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure

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SHIELD

WHITE

CON.MIC CMT-66 +WHITE -SHIELD

Shrinkage Tube

ø1.5, 1.7 M/M

Shrinkage Tube

ø3.5, 1.7 M/M

13. SPEAKER

13-1. Function

This device transfers and outputs the electronic signal amplified by the AMP in the sub controller into audible sounds.

13-2. Outline Diagram and INPUT/OUTPUT Structure.

13-3. Specifications of parts

- Power Rating: RMS 3W / Peak 5W

- Size: 110 X 42.5mm

- Total weight: 151g

- Impedence: 4ohm ± 0.6ohm

- Resonance Frequency: 180Hz ± 36Hz

- SPL: 84dB/W ± 2dB

- Response: F0 ~ 20kHz

- Distortion: 5% Max.

DIGITAL PARTS MANUAL

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14. HDD SHERIFF

14-1. Function

The HDD SHERIFF is a program protecting the data stored in the hard disk. It can be booted in two modes.

- Supervisor Mode:

Mode which enables the modification of the contents in the C drive.

*When updating or modifying files, the new contents are reflected only if entered through the supervisor mode

- Protection Mode:

Mode which protects the C drive so that it returns to the original state when rebooted even after modifications have been

made.

14-2. Program Modification Method after entering in the Supervisor Mode

DIGITAL PARTS MANUAL

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LG-Logo

Starting HDD Sheriff

Push Management SWITCH

Starting HDD Sheriff — Supervisor Mode Starting Windows 98...

Enters the Background screen of Windows

Press Ewith the Window key already being pressed

Carry out Modification work with the Windows Explorer frame open

After finishing work, close whole work frame

Reboot using the rebooting menu in the Windows system

Starting HDD Sheriff — Protection Mode Starting Windows 98

: located on top of the refrigerator door.

: Enter the Supervisor Mode.

: Digital function ends and enters Windows.

: Use after installing the keyboard to the USB 1 or 2 port

in the back of the refrigerator.

: If it is open, it will continue to show even after rebooting.

: Close after checking normal entry.

1. TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE DIGITAL FUNCTIONS SECTION

This section’s purpose is for finding causes and taking measures by checking related functions when there is something

wrong with the digital function section. The way to use this is to determine the real error through matching the symptoms

with the Error Diagnosis Flow Chart and taking measures according to the chart.

◆ How to read the Translation Flow Chart

1) Select a symptom closest to the present current error. (Error Symptom A)

2) According to the selected error symptom, translate and take measures according to Steps 1,2, 3, 4, 5.

3) The progress should be done from top to bottom, from left to right.

4) Move in the direction of Yes or No at the verification stage and proceed accordingly.

5) Repeat this method until you reach a measure that solves the cause and go through the related operations and

verifications.

◆ Error Symptom Chart

1) Monitor does not operate normally.

- Monitor Error Symptom 1: Only LG-logo is displayed

- Monitor Error Symptom 2: Only stripes and white background are displayed

- Monitor Error Symptom 3: No display at all

2) The touch screen does not work.

3) Sound cannot be recorded.

4) Camera visual is not displayed.

5) Remote Control does not work.

6) There is no audio output of sound.

7) There is no TV output.

8) There is no output of TV sound.

9) The sensor for refrigerator errors does not work.

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

Error

Symptom A

Error Translation

Operation 1

Verification 1

Operation 3

Verification 3

Yes

Operation 2

Measure 1

Measure 2

Measure 3

Verification 2

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

Monitor does not

operate normally.

Check functioning of

monitor visual output section

Reconnect connector

HARDDISK replace

Check the input/output of

power supply and replace

if abnormal

Replace Main-Cont'

Yes

There is no picture

output whatsovever.

Monitor Error Symptom 3

Monitor Error Symptom 1:

Only LG-logo is displayed

Monitor Error Symptom 2 :

Only stripes and white

background are displayed

Check input voltage

of hard disk connector

- Yellow : 12V

- Red: 5V

Check status of 1. Main-Cont',

2.Monitor, 3.TMDS LCD

Is the input voltage

normal?

Monitor Error Symptom 3

Is the connection

between Monitor

Joint and LCD connector

normal?

Is the connection

between back of the monitor

and the LCD connector

normal?

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

Reconnect connector

Replace power supply

Replace Main Controller

Reconnect after checking

connection of input/output

If there is still no normal

output after replacing

LCD inverter, replace

Main Cont'

Check for disconnected

cable for Main Cont'

Touch/INV connector

and reconnect

Yes

Monitor Error Symptom 3:

No display at all

Check power input/output

Is the power switch

on the top of the door

turned on?

Is the power LED

of the Main Cont'

on?

Is the connection

between Main Cont'

TMDS LCD, Touch/INV

normal?

Is the power supply

input voltage normal?

(AC 90~264V)

Is the power supply

output voltage normal?

(refer to I/O

structure)

Is the connection

between monitor joint

TMDS LCD, Touch/INV

normal?

Is the LCD inverter

input voltage normal?

(refer to I/O

structure)

󰝚LED location: ATX

power lead-in sector

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

The touch screen

does not work.

Yes

󰝚LED location: behind touch screen

controller of the monitor section

Check operation

of touch screen

Replace Touch Cont'

Check Main Cont' power

switch connector

and reconnect

Check Monitor Joint

Touch Connector

and reconnect

Check connection by

referring to the touch screen

connection diagram

and reconnect

Reconnect Touch/Inv

in the Main Cont' section

and if it still does not work,

replace Main Cont'

After checking the connection

of the touch panel section,

if there are still issues after

reconnecting, replace

touch panel (refer to touch

connection diagram)

Check power input of

touch screen controller

Is the touch screen

controller LED lighted?

Is the touch

screen controller input

voltage normal?

(refer to I/O

structure)

Does the LED go

out about 2 times

per second?

When touching

the screen, does the

lighted state or brightness

of the LED change

about twice per

second?

Is the Monitor

Joint section

connection normal?

(refer to I/O

structure)

Is the output voltage

of Sub Cont' CON1

normal? (DC5V)

Reinitialize power of

digital section, and, when

checking operation, if LED

goes out abnormally,

replace Touch Cont.

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

Sound cannot be

recorded.

Camera video is

not displayed.

Check the sound

recorded function

Check the microphone

connection

Yes

Check connection of

Main Cont' and Touch/INV

and reconnect

Check Main Con't

MIC IN connector

and reconnect

Replace MIC

END

Check the Main Cont'

and CCD IN connector

and reconnect

If it does not operate

normally even after

replacing the camera,

replacethe Main Cont'

Is the connection

of the microphone connector

in the monitor section

normal?

Is the connection

of the Main Cont' MIC IN

connector normal?

Check the camera

operation function

Check the connection

of the camera connector

Is the input voltage

of the camera connector

normal? (refer to I/O

structure)

Is the connection of

the Main Cont' and

CCD IN connector

normal?

Does the camera

in the monitor section

operate normally?

Check monitor joint

connector and

reconnect

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

Remote Control

does not work.

Check the operation

function of remote control

Check the Main Cont'

Power switch Connector

and reconnect

Check the reconnection of

the remote control receiver

connector and check after

replacing the remote

control receiver

Replace Sub Cont'

Reconnect after

checking Main Cont'

parallel connector

Check the change in voltage

of Sub Cont' CON1 No. 4,5

(remote control signal input)

when pressing the remote

control button

Check the operation of MICOM

(Sub Cont') which processes

the remote control input.

1. Direct the remote control

to the receiver (monitor).

2. Push the main button once.

Does the Sub Cont'

LED switch on and

off once?

Is the Sub Cont'

CON1 input voltage

normal?(refer to I/O

structure)

Is there a change

in voltage?

(DC3V~DC5V)

Yes

Yes No

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

There is no output

of sound.

Check if the sound

output function works

Reconnect after

checking Sub Cont'

CON 4,5,6,7 connector

Reconnect after checking

speaker section connector

Insert properly

the Main Cont'

sound out connector

Replace Main Cont'

End

Main Cont' Sound Out,

Check sound output -

Sound out, Install headphone

to terminal

Check normal output

after replacing Sub Cont'

Is there any output

of sound?

Is the connection

and I/O of Sub Cont'

CON 4,5,6,7 normal?

(refer to I/O

structure)

Is the connection

to the speaker section

normal?

Is the output normal?

Is there a noise?

Yes

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

There is no

TV output

Check TV function

If same symptom occurs

after replacing the TV Tuner,

replace Main Cont'

TV Tuner Video Out (P3),

reconnect P2 connector

(refer to I/O structure

If same symptom occurs

after replacing TV Tuner,

replace Main Cont'

Reconnect Main Cont'

TV In connector

End

Reconnect the Main Cont'

TV Tuner connector

Press TV Function

Set Channel

Auto Channel buttons

Is the connection

to the Main Cont' TV In

Connector normal?

Is the connection

to the TV Tuner Video Out

(P3) connector normal?

Is the connection

to the Main Cont' TV Tuner

Connector normal?

Does the Auto Channel

Search work?

Is visual output

possible?

Yes

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Error Symptoms Contents to check Measures

There is no output

of TV sound.

The sensor for

refrigerator errors

does not work.

Check the TV function

Yes

Check connection of

TV Sound Connector

Reconnect refrigerator

MICOM error sensor

communication connector

Reconnect

TV Tuner and Sound Out

(P1) connector.

(refer to I/O structure)

If same symptom

occurs after replacing

TV Tuner, replace

Main Cont'

Reconnect

the Main Cont' and

TV Sound In Connector

Reconnect

Sub Cont' CON2

If same symptom occurs

after replacing Sub Cont',

replace Main Cont' and

refrigerator MICOM

Is the

connection

between the Main Cont'

and TV Sound

Connector

normal?

Is the

connection

between the TV Tuner

and Sound Out(P1)

connector

normal?

Check the self-diagnosis

function of the refrigerator.

Check the connection of the

refrigerator error sensor connector

Is the

connection

of the refrigerator MICOM

error sensor communication

connector

normal?

Connect Sub Cont'

CON2, is I/O normal?

(refer to I/O

structure)

1. EXTERNAL EXTENSION PORT

1-1. TV

- Connect to cable TV.

1-2. LAN

- Connect Internet network cable

1-3. USB1,2

- Connect a keyboard when updating or revising programs in the digital section of the internet refrigerator

- To use an Internet network cable, install the additional software provided by ISP (Internet Service Provider)

✽ Software Installation Method

(1) Connect a USB Type CD-ROM to USB port 1.

(2) Reboot the digital section by pushing the reset switch.

(3) Enter the hard disk safety device in the supervisor mode.

(4) The CD-ROM drive is set as drive E in the Windows Explorer. Carry out the software addition work.

1-4. COM1

- Use when connecting the home network device.

1-5. COM2

- Use when connecting external modem.

1-6. REF-POWER

- Use when refrigerator power is off.

EXTERNAL EXTENSION PORT

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REF-POWER

HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE(DIGITAL SECTION)

1. TOP COVER PART

1-1. Main Controller Part

●Unscrew two point.

●Disassemble after disconnecting Main Controller

connections 1~16.

1-2. Sub-Controller, Deco Case Part

●Disassemble after disconnecting 1~7.

132

15 16

HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE(DIGITAL SECTION)

1-3. TV-Tuner Part

●Disassemble after disconnecting 1~4.

1-4. Hard Disk Part

●Unscrew 1 point.

●Disassemble after disconnecting 1~2.

133

HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE(DIGITAL SECTION)

1-5. Power Supply Part

●Unscrew 4 points.

●Disassemble after disconnecting 1~2.

1-6. Sub-PCB Part

●Disassemble after disconnecting 1~6.

1-7. Ref-Door Part

●Disassemble DECO CASE after disconnecting 1~4.

●Disassemble COVER-S disconnecting 5~10.

●Disassemble HINGE COVER after unscrewing 11.

●Disassemble the socket only when both sides

are being pressed in.

●Disassemble , , , ,  .

●Disassemble REF-DOOR after disconnecting

HINGE.

134

1234

678













HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE(DIGITAL SECTION)

2. MONITOR PART

135

1. Disassemble Monitor Cover, Frame LCD. 2. Disassemble Bracket after unscrewing.

3. Disassemble MONITOR after pulling out at bottom. 4. Unscrew No1, 2.

5. Disassemble Support Housing. 6. Disassemble Monitor after removing Connecters A,

B, C.

FREEZER DOOR PART

EXPLODED VIEW

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212A

210C

212A

210C

210A

210B

203A

203B

202A

201A

200A

206C

205F

205D

205G

205F

REFRIGERATOR DOOR PART

EXPLODED VIEW

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232A

242A

240C

243A

240C

242A

243A

240B

264A

264B

240A

147A

147B

147C

241B

241A

231A

233A

233B

230A

243B

234A

206D

205F

205D

205G

205F

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

EXPLODED VIEW

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272A

270A

271B

271A

120B

128A

128C

120B

128B

128D

135A

125A

120A

126A

402A

103A

400A

102A

137B

136C

136A

136B

136D

137C

403A

105B

105D 105A

135B

137B

130A

320A

408A

302A

320A

408B

320B

408C

312A

401A

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

EXPLODED VIEW

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160A

161B

161A

175A

176A

176B

142A

142C

141B

143A

162A

116A

410A 115B

150A

408B

115A

270B

271B

271A

151B

151A

402A

162A

177B

177A

176C

162B

272B

150B

145A

103A

401A

401B

102A

146A

141A

170A

171B

171A

141C

141B

143A

152A

142A

142C

141B

143A

DISPENSER PART

EXPLODED VIEW

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278A

278E

402C

278D

405A

275A 276A

275C 401C

275D

281A

276B

277A

278B

278C

275B

280C

280A

280B

278F

279C

501A

279D

279B

279A

280E

280D

279F

ICE & WATER PART

EXPLODED VIEW

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601A

605A

602A

604A

603B

603A

510B

404B

614A

606A

610A

611C

611A

611B

621B

607A

612A

612B

612C

615A

616B

616C

620A

617A

613A

616E

623A

622A

616D

404A

619A

620A

600A

MACHINE COMPARTMENT

EXPLODED VIEW

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300A

310B

307A

304A

502B

502A

306A

310A

317B

317A

305C

305B

313A

301A

306C 307A

104A

104B

305C

305B

303C

303B

303D

303A

305A

308A

308C

309A

308B

309B

403B

309C

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SPEAKER & MONITOR PART

EXPLODED VIEW

802A

820F

820B

820C

821A

820D

820A

521A

825A

820E

821D

823B

821B

821C

823A

822A

800A

804A

803A

822B

821C

823B

824A

828A

827A

821B

821A

720B

406B

721A

723A

520F

520D

722A

720D

720A

520G

721A

720D

268A

DIGITAL PART COMPONENTS

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714A

709A

718A

716A

708A

704A 705A

711A

500A

713A

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702A

715A

706A

707A

712A

710A

701A

407A

P/No. 3828JD8454C OCT., 2002 Printed in Korea

LG Ref LRSPC2661xx Service Manual

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