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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE "SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS" IN THIS MANUAL.

Ref. No. Ref. No. Ref. No. Ref. No.

GB7143**AV GB7143**GZ GB7143**RZ GB7143**RZ
GB7143**BV GB7143**HZ GB7138**XZ GB7138**XZ

MODEL : COLOR :
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
SERVICING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................4-5
PARTS IDENTIFICATION .....................................................................................................................................................6-9
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVERSING DOOR SWING ........................................................................................................10-12
DISASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................................13-15
DOOR ................................................................................................................................................................................13
DOOR SWITCH .................................................................................................................................................................13
REFRIGERATOR ROOM LAMP ........................................................................................................................................13
FAN AND FAN MOTOR .....................................................................................................................................................14
DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................................14
FRIDGE HEATER, SHEATH .............................................................................................................................................15
FREEZER HEATER, SHEATH ..........................................................................................................................................15
CASE ASSEMBLY, PUMP DISASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................16
COMPRESSOR .................................................................................................................................................................17-22
INVERTER LINEAR COMPRESSOR ...........................................................................................................................17-22
HEAVY REPAIR METHOD OF REFRIGERATOR BY APPLICATION OF REFRIGERANT ................................................23
OUTLINE ............................................................................................................................................................................23
HEAVY REPAIR SVC METHOD ..................................................................................................................................24-29
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...............................................................................................................................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING (MECHANICAl PART) .................................................................................................................31-35
ANOTHER ELECTRIC COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................31
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART .........................................................................................................................................32
REFRIGERATING CYCLE ...........................................................................................................................................33-35
MICOM FUNCTION & PCB CIRCUIT EXPLANATION ....................................................................................................36-43
MICOM ERROR CODE ..........................................................................................................................................................43
PCB PICTURE ..................................................................................................................................................................44-45
TROUBLESHOOTING WITH ERROR DISPLAY .............................................................................................................46-56
TROUBLESHOOTING WITHOUT ERROR DISPLAY ......................................................................................................57-65
REFERENCE ....................................................................................................................................................................66-70
EXPLODED VIEW &REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................71-83

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the following instructions before servicing your
refrigerator.
1. Check the set for electric losses. 8. When tilting the set, remove any materials on the set,
2. Unplug prior to servcing to prevent electric shock. especially the thin plates(ex. Glass shelf or books.)
3. Whenever testing with power on, wear rubber gloves to 9. When servicing the evaporator, wear cotton gloves.
prevent electric shock. This is to prevent injuries from the sharp evaporator fins.
4. If you use any kind of appliance, check regular current, 10. Leave the disassembly of the refrigerating cycle to a
voltage and capacity. specialized service center. The gas inside the circuit
5. Don't touch metal products in the freezer with wet may pollute the environment.
hands. This may cause frostbite. 11. When you discharge the refrigerant, wear the protective
6. Prevent water from following onto electric elements in safety glasses or goggle for eye safety.
the mechanical parts. 12. When you repair the cycle system in refrigerator, the
7. When standing up after having checked the lower work area is well ventilated.
section of the refrigerator with the upper door open, Especially if the refrigerant is R600a, there are no fire or
move with care to avoid hitting the upper door. heat sources. (No smoking)

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SERVICING PRECAUTIONS
Features of refrigerant (R600a) After the refrigerant (R600a) is completely discharged, repair
• Achromatic and odor less gas. any defective parts and replace the dryer. At any case you
• Flammable gas and the ignition (explosion) at 494°C. must use the LOKRING for connecting or replacing any part in
• Upper/lower explosion limit: 1.8%~8.4%/Vol. the cycle (No Fire, No Welding). Connect the Schrader valve
to pump with the coupler. And then turn the pump on for
Features of the R600a refrigerator vacuum state (Figure 3). Let the pump run until the low-
• Charging of 60% refrigerant compared with a R134a model. pressure gauge indicates the vacuum (gauge pressure 0,
• The suction pressure is below 1bar (abs) during the operation. absolute pressure -1atm or -760mmHg). Recommended
• Because of its low suction pressure, the external air may flow vacuum time is 30 min. Charge the N2 gas in order to check for
in the cycle system when the refrigerant leak, and it causes leakage from welding points and the LOKRING. If leakages
malfunction in the compressor. are found, repair the defects and repeat the vacuum process.
• The displacement of compressor using R600a must be at
least 1.7 times larger than that of R134a.
• Any type of dryer is applicable (XH-5, 7, 9).
• The EVAPORATOR or any other cycle part that has welding
joint is hidden in the foam. (If not hidden inside, the whole
electric parts must be tested with the LEAKAGE TEST
according to the IEC Standard.)
• The compressor has label of the refrigerant R600a.
• Only the SVC man must have an access to the system. Figure 3
Installation place After the system is completely vacuumed, fill it with the
• Must be well ventilated. refrigerant R600a up to what has been specified at your
• Must be 20 m3 or larger. refrigerator Name Plate. The amount of refrigerant (R600a)
• Must be no-smoking area. must be precisely measured within the error of ±2g by an
• No ignitable factors must be present. electron scale (Figure 4).
Utilities If you use the manifold connected with both the refrigerant
• Refrigerant cylinder (MAX NET 300g) (R600a) cylinder and the vacuum pump simultaneously, make
• Manometer sure the pump valve is closed (Figure 5).
• Vacuum pump (600 /min)
• Piercing Clamp
• Quick coupler
• Hoses (5m-1EA, 1m-3EA)
• LOKRING
• Portable Leakage detector (3g/year )
• Nitrogen cylinder (for leakage test)
• Concentration gauge

Make sure before Servicing

• Refrigerant Figure 4
Confirm the refrigerant by checking Name Plate and the label
on the compressor, after opening the COVER ASSEMBLY,
BACK-M/C.
• If the refrigerant is R600a, you must not weld or apply a heat
source.

Air Recharging in Compressor

Before refilling the refrigerant, you must perform the test
according to Chapter 5 (TROUBLESHOOTING CHART). When
the defects are found, you must discharge the residual
refrigerant (R600a) in the outdoor. For discharging the Figure 5
refrigerant R600a, break the narrow portion of tube extension
by hand or with a pipe cutter as shown in Figure 1. Leave it for Connect the charging hose (that is connected to the
30min in outside to stabilize the pressure with ambient. Then, refrigerant (R600a) cylinder) to the Schrader valve installed
check the pressure by piercing the dryer part with piercing on the service tube. Then, charge the refrigerant (R600a) by
pliers. If the refrigerant is not completely discharged, let the controlling the Throttle valve. When you do so, do not fully
refrigerator alone for more 30min in outside. open the Throttle valve because it may make damage to the
compressor. Gradually charge the refrigerant (R600a) by
changing open and close the Throttle Valve (5g at each time).
The charging hose must use a one-way valve to prevent the
refrigerant refluence. Close the Schrader valve cap after the
refrigerant (R600a) is completely recharged.
After you completely recharge the refrigerant (R600a),
perform the leakage test by using a portable leakage detector
or soapy water. Test the low pressure (suction) parts in
Figure 1 Figure 2 compressor off time and high pressure parts in compressor
on time. If the leakages are found, restart from the refrigerant
Attach the service tube installed with a Schrader valve (one- (R600a) discharging process and repairs defects of leaks.
way valve) by using the LOKRING (Figure 2). Then, connect After the leakage test, check the temperature of each parts of
the Schrader valve (one-way valve) to the pump that is the cycle. Check with hands if the CONDENSER and the
connected to the discharging hose leading to the outside. case (HOT-LINE pipe) that is contacted to the door gasket
When discharging the residual refrigerant, repeat 3 cycle that are warm. Confirm that frost is uniform distributed on the
includes 3min of the pump running->pump off->30sec of the surface of the EVAPORATOR.
compressor running.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Ref. No: GB7143*****

ITEMS GB7143**(A/B)V GB7143**(G/H)Z GB7143**(G/H)W

595(W) X 2010(H) X 671(D)
DIMENSIONS (mm)
595(W) X 1850(H) X 671(D)
NET WEIGHT -
COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling
TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control
Full Automatic
DEFROSTING SYSTEM
Heater Defrost
Heater, Sheath
DEFROSTING DEVICE
Heater, L-Cord
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT R600a 73g 73g 71g
FREOL 60MT 310 cc - -
LUBRICATION OIL
FREOL 55MT 180 cc -
COMPRESSOR PTC Starting Type
EVAPORATOR Pin Tube Type
CONDENSER Wire Condenser
Removable Glass Shelf 3EA 3EA 3EA
Bottle Rack (1EA)
Vita, LED(1EA)
REFRIGERATOR Cover, TV (1EA)
COMPARTMENT Rail (2EA)
Magic Crisper (1EA)
Vegetable Drawer (1EA)
OPTI-Zone (1EA)
Egg Tray
Dairy Corner
DOOR BASKET Basket Door
Basket
Water Tank
Tray Drawer (3EA)
Ice bin (1EA)
FREEZER Twist Ice Maker Kit (1EA) -
COMPARTMENT Auto Ice Maker - -
Guide, Rail (1EA)
Wire Shelf (2EA)

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2. Ref. No: GB71(43/38)*****

ITEMS GB71(43/38)**(R/X)W GB71(43/38)**(R/X)Z GB71(43/38)**(P/V)W

595(W) X 2010(H) X 671(D)
DIMENSIONS (mm)
595(W) X 1850(H) X 671(D)
NET WEIGHT -
COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling
TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control
Full Automatic
DEFROSTING SYSTEM
Heater Defrost
Heater, Sheath
DEFROSTING DEVICE
Heater, L-Cord -
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT R600a 71g 73g 71g
FREOL 60MT 310 cc - -
LUBRICATION OIL
FREOL 55MT 180 cc -
COMPRESSOR PTC Starting Type
EVAPORATOR Pin Tube Type
CONDENSER Wire Condenser
Removable Glass Shelf 3EA or 2EA 3EA or 2EA 3EA or 2EA
Bottle Rack (1EA)
Vita, LED(1EA) - - -
REFRIGERATOR Cover, TV (1EA)
COMPARTMENT Rail (2EA) - - -
Magic Crisper (1EA) - - -
Vegetable Drawer (1EA) 2EA 2EA 2EA
OPTI-Zone (1EA) - - -
Egg Tray
Dairy Corner
DOOR BASKET Basket Door - - -
Basket
Water Tank - -
Tray Drawer (3EA)
Ice bin (1EA)
FREEZER Twist Ice Maker Kit (1EA)
COMPARTMENT Auto Ice Maker - - -
Guide, Rail (1EA)
Wire Shelf (2EA)

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
GB7143**(A/B)V

Lamp

Egg Tray
Dairy Corner

Bottle Rack

Basket Door
Removable
Glass Shelf Water Pump
(Optional)
Water Tank
(Optional)
Water Tank

Basket Door

Vegetable Drawer
Used to keep fruits
and vegetables etc.
fresh and crisper

OPTI-Zone
(Optional)

Auto Twisting
Ice Maker
Ice Box

EZ Open Handle
Wire Shelf (Optional)

Freezer
Compartment

Leveling Screw

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GB7143**(G/H)W/Z

Lamp

Egg Tray
Dairy Corner

Bottle Rack

Basket Door
Removable
Glass Shelf Water Pump
(Optional)
Water Tank
(Optional)

Basket Door

Vegetable Drawer
Used to keep fruits
and vegetables etc.
fresh and crisper

OPTI-Zone
(Optional)

Twist Ice Tray

Ice Box

EZ Open Handle
Wire Shelf (Optional)

Freezer
Compartment

Leveling Screw

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GB7143**PW, GB7143**R(W/Z)

Lamp

Egg Tray
Dairy Corner

Bottle Rack

Basket Door
Removable
Glass Shelf Water Pump
(Optional)
Water Tank
(Optional)

Basket Door
Fresh 0 Zone

Vegetable Drawer
Used to keep fruits
and vegetables etc.
fresh and crisper

Twist Ice Tray

Ice Box

EZ Open Handle
Wire Shelf (Optional)

Freezer
Compartment

Leveling Screw

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GB7138**VW, GB7138**X(W/Z)

Lamp

Egg Tray
Dairy Corner

Removable
Glass Shelf Basket Door
Water Pump
(Optional)

Water Tank
(Optional)
Bottle Rack
Basket Door
Fresh 0 Zone

Vegetable Drawer
Used to keep fruits
and vegetables etc.
fresh and crisper

Twist Ice Tray

Ice Box

EZ Open Handle
Wire Shelf (Optional)

Freezer
Compartment

Leveling Screw

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVERSING DOOR SWING
This refrigerator allows the owner to change the door swing if desired. The hinging of the doors can be changed
to the opposite side anytime you wish.

When reversing the door swing :

Read the instructions all the way through before starting.
Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.
Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places.
Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.

IMPORTANT
Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right side to the left side-if you ever want to change the hinges back
to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all references to left and right.
Befor Removing the Doors, empty and Remove all the Door Baskets of both Refrigerator/Freezer Doors, including the Bank
Dairy. Close both doors before removing hinge pins.

Warning Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

Caution :
Do not let either door drop to the floor. Doing so could damage the Door Stop.

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1) Remove screws(3) after removing a CAP(2) from the side (4)
of the refrigerator room HANDLE(1).
The freezer room HANDLE(5) may be also disassembled in (3)
(2)
a same may as the refrigerator room HANDLE(1). (1)

(3)
(2) (4)

(5)

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2) Remove the screws(6) in the DECO COVER(7).

Remove the DECO COVER(7) and move the COVER $

HINGE(8) to side of DECO COVER(7). Disassemble the

Housing Connector(9) inside of the DECO COVER(7). %
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3) Remove the screws(10) in the COVER-PWB(11), and
remove the COVER-PWB(11).

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4) Remove the screws(12) in the TOP COVER FRONT(13)

and remove the TOP COVER FRONT (13).
"

5) Remove the HOLDER CORD (14) placed in right and insert

 
it to center. And then move COVER FRONT(16).
Take out the HOLDER CORD(spare) (15) and to place in
the center of TOP COVER FRONT(13), and insert to the
left side.
$ #

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6) Take out the LEAD WIRE(17) assembly from the TOP
COVER FRONT(13) and assemble it on left side.

7) Remove bolts(18) securing HINGE-U(19). Unscrew of the

hinge pin(20).
Place HINGE-U and seat hinge upside down and apply
them to left side of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Seat hinge to be placed under the HINGEU(19).

8) Remove bolts(22) securing HINGEC(23) and then remove

HINGE-C(23).
Remove the freezer door. Move in left side of the
refrigerator CAP(24). Move to left side of the refrigerator
door BRACKET DOOR(25) and screw(26).

9) Remove Bolts(27), HINGE-L(28), Stopper(29), (30) and

Lavel(31).
Use the new HINGE-L in Drawer and attach a label to a (32)
screw Hole.

(27)

(29)
(30)

10) Assemble the HINGE-L Freezer Door HINGE-C(23) Refrigerator Door HINGE-U(19)
TOP COVER FRONT(13) COVER PWB(11) Connect the Housing Connector(9) DECO COVER(7)
HANDLE(1) (5)

Note:
Reversing the doors is not covered by the warranty.

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DISASSEMBLY
1. DOOR 3. REFRIGERATOR ROOM LAMP
Freezer Door 1) Unplug the power cork the outlet.
2) Remove all of the fridge compartment,
1) Refer to previous chapter "Instruction for Reversing
(Involved removable glass shelf, wine rack etc.)
Door Swing".
3) Remove one screws in Case, Control Refrigerator.
2) Pull out the Door Gasket to remover from the Door
4) Pull out the Grille Fan and Case, Control Refrigerator.
Foam Assembly, F.
5) Disconnect the Housing of lead wire.
6) Replace new one.
7) Assembly in reverse order of disassembly.
GASKET
8) Replacement LED must be the same specification as
original.

Figure 7
Figure 10
Refrigerator Door
Don’t touch the LED, in case of light on the long time.
1) Refer to previous chapter "Instruction for Reversing Because it can be very hot.
Door Swing". LED capacity is MAX 8W (GB7138**** MODEL : 6W).
2) Pull out the Door Gasket to remove from the Door The LED will remain “ON” for 7minutes if the door is left
Foam Assembly, R. open and then it is “OFF” for safety.
(If you reopen the door, the lamp is “On”.)

2. DOOR SWITCH
1) Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2) Loosen six screws in upper part and disconnect Top
Cover Front.
3) Disconnect Lead Wire from switch.
4) Disengage hook behind the switch by pressing it with
hands.

Figure 9

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4. FAN AND FAN MOTOR 2) Freezer
1) Remove all of the freezer compartment,
1) Fridge (Involved wire shelf, ice maker)
1) Remove all of the Fridge compartment. 2) Remove two screws in Grille Fan.
2) Remove one screw in Case Assembly,Control REF. 3) Pull out the Grille Fan and Shroud F.
3) Pull out the Case Assembly, Control REF. 4) Disconnect the Housing of lead wire.
4) Disconnect the Housing of lead wire. 5) Remove three screws in Grille Fan.
5) Loose five screws fixed to the Bracket. 6) Separate Shroud, F to the Grille Fan.
6) Pull out Bracket and then remove the Fan Motor 7) Loose three screws fixed to the Bracket.
Assembly. 8) Pull out Bracket and then remove the Fan Motor
Assembly.
Fan Motor Assembly can’t separate.

FAN MOTOR
ASSEMBLY HEATER,
SHEATH
BRACKET

SHROUD

Figure 11

5. DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Defrost Control Assembly consists of Thermistor and Fuse,
Melting. Thermistor functions to defrost automatically and it
is attached to metal side of the Evaporator and senses
temperature.
Fuse, Melting is a kind of safety device for preventing
overheating of the Heater when defrosting.
At the temperature of 77 , it stops the emission of heat
from the Heater.
1) Pull out the Shroud, F after removing the Grille.
- Freezer
Pull out the Grille. - Fridge
2) Separate the connector connected with the Defrost
Control Assembly and replace new one.

Thermister

Fuse, Melting

Figure 12

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6. FRIDGE HEATER, SHEATH
In this refrigerator, Heater, Sheath is used for defrosting
heater. During heating, the temperature of heater rises
about 150~200 . Therefore, be careful not to burn while
servicing.
1) After removing the Grille and Shroud, separate the
Heater, Sheath by disconnecting the connectors.
2) Exchanged Heater, Sheath and connected the housing.

Heater, Sheath

7. FREEZER HEATER, SHEATH

In this refrigerator, Heater, Sheath is used for defrosting
heater. During heating, the temperature of heater rises
about 300~350 . Therefore, be careful not to burn while
servicing.
1) After removing the Grille and Shroud, separate the
Heater, Sheath by disconnecting the connectors.
2) Exchanged Heater, Sheath and connected the housing.

Heater, Sheath
Figure 13

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8. CASE ASSEMBLY PUMP DISASSEMBLY

Remove the basket over The dial rotated with open. Remove the water tank.
the case pump.

Disassemble Screw. Pull up the case pump. Pull out each other and
Disconnect the tubes.

Check these when water is not supplied:

1) Check whether water is in the water tank.
2) Check whether you can hear the sound of pump working, when you push the dispenser button.
3) Check each connecting point of tubes.
(Water tank assembly, Case pump assembly)

Notice!
Pump may cause noise while water is being dispensed. This is due to remove the water inside tube for sanitation.
When long period dose not use or the first use, you have to fill the water tank with over 1L water.

Caution :
Do not use other beverage (milk, juice, carbonated beverage etc) than potable water.
Especially beverage including grain must not be used (may result in failure).

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COMPRESSOR
1. Inverter Linear Compressor
Check for defect of the inverter linear compressor in following orders:

1) Method to Measure Compressor Winding Resistance

Normal Determination Criteria.
The compressor winding resistance can be determined as normal if resistance values show the values as described in
below figure when measuring resistance values of the harness (connected with compressor) to connect.
Connect201(CON201) of the main PWB as shown in below figure.

Defect Determination Criteria

Check connection status of the Compressor Connection Harness-P(Lead Wire) which is located at the M/C room where
resistance values measured at the CON201 Housing are shown as infinite or several hundred . Separate connecting
wires of the M/C room (A-point in Figure) and then measure resistance values at the connecting wires again. The
compressor can be determined as normal if resistance values are shown as standard resistance value. Check connection
status of a harness.
Defect at M/C room connection contact or CON201 Housing contact, short-circuit of harness)
Where resistance values measured at A-point are also shown as infinite or several hundred , disassemble a cover PTC
of the compressor terminal and check the terminal connecting status at the B-point in Figure.
Where there is no failure in the wiring status and resistance values are shown as infinite or several hundred , it may be
determined as defect of compressor.
Since if there is no failure in resistance values of the compressor, it may be defective Main PWB, replace the Main PCB
and check for normal operation of the compressor.
When determining any defect through resistance measuring, it can be determined as normal if resistance values show as
descried in the below figure by measuring power and common terminal or full power and common terminal.
However, resistance values are measured when measuring power and full but measuring is meaningless since they
cannot become criteria for determining defect (measuring not required).

Caution
1. Be sure to powering off the refrigerator and measure after several minutes has passed.
2. If not accurately measuring resistance, wrong determination may be guided. (Difference of resistance value of several W
or so may occur.)

CON201
Multi
Multi
Tester
Tester
Po : Power
Co : Common
N/C : Open terminal

OLP Resistance
FC75LANE 6~8
Because of ambient temperature or operating situations;
the values shown can have a slight devlation.
Capacitor Spec.
550V, 10uF 5%

Multi
Tester
Earth

Dead Short Check Multi

Tester Hermetic terminal

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2) Method to Determine Defect of Inverter Linear Drive

Determination of Comp Operation

Separate the back cover at the rear of refrigerator and determine for possible operation while touching the compressor with
the hands with insulation gloves worn.
Comp Operation
- Determine possible trip by checking operation status if cold air comes out after opening the doors of the R-Room.
Protective Logic (Trip)
- To protect the compressor from abnormal operation, this logic is used to temporally stop the refrigerator when abnormal
operation occurs and to re-operate it after abnormal signal disappears.

Compressor protection Logic Table

The number of LED

App. Requirement Waiting Time
blinking

Stroke Trip E-Inv. Piston overruns the designed range. 1’ 00’’ 2

Locked Piston Trip E-Inv. Piston is locked. 2’ 30’’ 5

Current Trip E-Inv. Current overruns the designed range 6’ 00’’ 6

IPM pin 14 output voltage = low

IPM Fault E-Inv. (IPM Short, High current input, or low 20’’ 7
voltage input)

If LED of PCB is blinking, Refer to next page.

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3) LED blinks two times, then repeats (Stroke Trip)

Purpose: Prevent abnormally long piston strokes.

Case 1. If compressor doesn’t work and LED blinks
- Cause: Possibly harness from compressor to PCB might be defective.
Case 2. If compressor works intermittently and LED blinks
- Cause: Condenser Fan or Freezer Fan is not running. Sealed system problem such as moisture restriction, restriction at
capillary tube or refrigerant leak.
Logic: Compressor is forced to off and then tries to restart after 1 minute.

Protection Blink 2 times

logic (Stroke Trip)
N
Check B Check B2 Fix Harness

Compressor Y Harness Y
Doesn t work Connecting
Check C
Replace
Driver PCB
N Compressor Y
OK Capacitor N Replace
Works Spec. Capacitor
Fix Cycle Intermittently Check C
Cycle NG Check E
Y
Y

Repeat N Stroke Trip Reset

Compressor N Replace
Check Procedure Occur? Power
Damage Compressor
Check C

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4) LED blinks five times, then repeats (Locked Piston)

Purpose: To detect locked piston

Cause: Lack of oil to the cylinder, cylinder or piston damaged and or restricted discharge.
A Locked Piston can also be caused by foreign materials inside the compressor.
Logic: Compressor is forced off and tries to restart within 2.5 minutes.

Protection Blink 5 times

logic (Lock Piston Trip) Replace
Check B Check B3 Compressor

Compressor Reset Compressor Y Hi side

Doesn’t work Power Doesn’t work restriction

N Y

Sealed
system
Repeat
Repair
Check Procedure

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5) LED blinks six times, then repeats (Current Trip)

Purpose: Prevent over-current (overload protect)

Cause: Ambient temperature is high (over 43 ) and/or refrigerator s condenser air movement is restricted.
Condenser Fan is stopped, restricted discharge line, compressor is damaged, or IPM device is defective.
Logic: Compressor is forced off and tries to restart after 2.5 minutes.

Protection Blink 6 time Compressor Y Capacitor NG

Replace
logic (Current Trip) Intermittently Spec. Capacitor
Check B Check B4 works Check C2

N Y

Replace NG
Y IPM
Driver
Check B5
PCB

Fix Cycle
Y
Cycle Check E
Y

Repeat N Compressor NG
Current trip Reset Replace
Check Damage
Occur? Power Compressor
Procedure Check C3

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6) LED blinks seven times, then repeats (IPM Fault)

Purpose: Prevent high current due to IPM Short

Cause: Damaged IPM (Dead Short)
Test for a dead short at Point A with a VOM.
Logic: Compressor is forced off and tries to restart in 2.5 minutes.

Protection Blink 7 times

logic (Lock Piston Trip)
Check B Check B5

Y Check IPM Short N

Compressor Replace
visual inspection Test
Doesn’t work Drive PCB
(turn off) Point A

N Y

Repeat
Check Procedure
Compressor Y
Power
Damage
Reset
Check C3

NG Replace
Compressor

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Heavy Repair Method of Refrigerator by Application of Refrigerant
1. Outline
1) Checkpoints before Heavy Repair
Open the Cover ASM, Back-M/C of refrigerator and check the type of refrigerant indicated on a compressor before starting
work.A yellow label is adhered to the compressor for the refrigerator using R600a as refrigerant.

2) Features of R600a Refrigerant

Non-polar natural gas refrigerant (CH(CH3)3)
Since R600a is same series as butane gas, there is danger of fire when discharged into air at appropriate concentration
(extreme handling is required for heavy repair of cycle).
Explosion concentration: .8% ~ 8.4%/Vol.
Burning temperature: 494°C

3) Features of R600a Refrigerant

With refrigerant quantity of 60% or so for the refrigerator using R134a as refrigerant
Large vacuum level at suction pressure (at low pressure side)
COMP capacity of the refrigerator using R609a as refrigerant is large by 1.7 times than that of the refrigerator using
R134a.
Labels as in Figure are displayed at the compressor of a refrigerant for R600a and the back plate of refrigerator.

Insulation Blowing Gas : Cyclopentane

15mm

[Warning sign according to ISO 3864]

4) Location and Environment for Heavy Repair

Check that drafting and air ventilation are well done at a working area and perform work after making drafting and air
ventilation smooth (use refrigerant return bag indoors).
Check that there are fire appliances or heating source around the working area and then remove them before work.
Since R600a refrigerant is very inflammable, they should not be discharged indoors.
Be sure to follow heavy repair SVC procedures during work.

5) Heave Repair Work Tool

R600a refrigerant
Bombe
Pinch Pliers
Refrigerant Discharge Hose
Refrigerant Return Bag
Vacuum Pump
Handy Welding Machine
Charging Tube
Leakage Tester
Drier

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2. Heavy Repair SVC Method
For the heaver repair of R600a type of refrigerator, perform work according to following SVC method.

1) Returnof Refrigerator Refrigerant

Required equipment: Pinch pliers, refrigerant discharging hose, refrigerant returnbag
Take power cords out and remove power between 6sec through 12sec after powering ON to open all both sides of 3way
valve.
Leave doors of a refrigerator so that they are not closed.
Connect pinch pliers with a refrigerant discharging hose.
Place the outlet of a refrigerant discharging hose outside.
(Remove fire appliances or heating sources near a refrigerant discharging hose.)
Always use a refrigerant returnbag for working at the contained space.
Bore the charging pipe of a compressor with pinch pliers.
(Remove fire appliances or heating sources near a refrigerator.)
Perform refrigerant discharge for more than 7 minutes.

Suction Pipe

Discharge Pipe
Process Pipe

Refrigerant ReturnBag
Pinch Plier

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2) Returnof Remained Refrigerant
Required equipment: Pinch pliers, hose for refrigerant recovery, vacuum pump
If refrigerant returntime of 7 minutes has passed, connect a vacuum pump at the ends of a refrigerant returnhose
outdoor. (Vacuum pump must operate outdoor.)
Operate a vacuum pump in order to returnrefrigerant remained in the pipe.
Vacuum working time should be for more than 10 minutes.

Suction Pipe

Discharge Pipe
Process Pipe

Vacuum Pump
Pinch Plier Discharge refrigerant
outside using window or door.

3) Welding Repair Step

Required equipment: Simple welding machine
Remove pinch pliers if remaining refrigerant returnis completed.
Cut the front part of a process pipe with a cutter. (Check that remaining refrigerant comes out.)
Perform welding work such as replacement of compressor and dryer, or repair of leakage part. (Be cautious of fire during
welding work.)

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4) Charging Tube Connection Step
Required equipment: Charging tube, simple welding machine
Remove a charging pipe to recharge R600a refrigerant after completing work, and then connect a charging tube with
welding

Suction Pipe

Charging Tube Discharge Pipe

5) Vacuum Air Removal

Required equipment: Vacuum pump
Connect a vacuum pump to a charging tube to perform vacuum cycle.
Vacuum work should be performed for an hour. (If vacuum time is short, normal cooling performance may not be exerted
due to failure of cooling cycle.)

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6) Refrigerant Charging
Required equipment: Bombe, R600a refrigerant (73g)
Firstly remove fire appliances and heating source for performing work when charging scaled refrigerant. (Do not spray
refrigerant indoor.)
Measure the accurate quantity (73g) of refrigerant to charge it into a Bombe.
Make the Bomber as vacuum status to charge refrigerant.
(If there is air or moisture in a Bombe, it may give effect on performance of a cooling cycle.)
Please manage refrigerant quantity as 73g 1. Differently from R134a, R600a gives much effect on cooling performance
depending on change of refrigerant quantity.

Refrigerant quantity = Weight after charging - Weight before charging (weight of vacuumed Bombe)
Connect Bombe with a charging tube to charge refrigerant.
Turn on power of refrigerator to operate a compressor.
Measure Bombe weight after 5 through 10 minutes to check remained refrigerant quantity to complete charging of
refrigerant.
(After charging refrigerant, never perform welding work or work using fire appliances.)

Suction Pipe

Charging Tube Discharge Pipe

7) Leak Inspection and Cycle Check

Required equipment: Leakage checking machine (foam and leakage inspection machine)
Check for leakage by using form or a leakage inspection machine at the worked part if charging of refrigerant is
completed.
Check for leakage at the low pressure part with the compressor stopped, and check at the high pressure part with the
compressor being operating.
If leakage is detected, proceed to repair according to repair process again starting from “2-1. Returnof Refrigerator
Refrigerant”.
(Never perform welding work or work using fire appliances.)
Check that heat remains at a discharge pipe or condenser with the hands if leakage check is completed. If heat remains,
the cooling cycle is normal.
(Take care since a discharge pipe may be hot.)

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8) Failure Checking Procedures

Check of rotation Check of cooler

Surface of
at F-Room, Normal
of COMP cooler is cold.
R-Room

Somewhat cold Moisture clogged

Leakage of
3way valve

Surface of Clogged
Clogged cycle
cooler is cold. capillary tube

Leakage of
3way valve

Poor operation Non-insertion of

of 3way valve valve housing

Short-circuit of
valve L/wire

Defect or
shortage of valve

Defect or
shortage of PCB

Leakage of Leakage of Check of

refrigerant welding part leakage part

Leakage
of radiator

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9) Cautions in Heavy Repair Service
Special caution should be taken since fire may occur for welding work since refrigerant may remain as it is at the high
pressure side even after vacuum air-discharge in relation with cycle clogging. Take power cords out and remove power
between 6sec - 12sec after powering on in order to open both sides of 3way valve in the step of refrigerant recovery. If both
sides of 3way valve will not be opened, fire may occur during welding work since refrigerant may remain during the cycle. To
prevent moisture clogging, always replace dryer together during heavy repair of refrigerator.

3-Way Valve Service

Since 3-way valve controls refrigerant with an inner plastic
damper, defect may occur because the plastic damper is
deteriorated and welding heat is delivered to a pipe during
welding for repair and replacement of the valve welding
part.
So perform service in following service method.
1) Replace 3wasy valve ASSY where refrigerant leakage
occurs at the joint pipe ( , , part) connected with the
Body Dryer side
service valve of valve welding part.
(For unavoidable welding, wrap the body part of valve with R-Room<Sky-blue>
a water towel so that delivery of welding heat is minimized
(100°C or less). F-Room
2) Service in replacement of valve (valve failure)
Perform service in the same method as above.
3) Other cautions
(1)Pipe for capillary tube should be welded through insertion by 20+3-3mm. (For preventing clogging during welding)
(2)Take care since inner ejecting objects may be damaged if falling a valve or giving a strong shock. (Poor operation and
leakage quantity may be increased due to damage of inner parts.)
(3)Entirely remove and check ice formation which occurred in Eva before or after improvement work for non-insertion of
3-way valve housing, defect or shortage of goods, defective welding.

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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TROUBLESHOOTING (Mechanical Part)
1. ANOTHER ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
Cooling is impossible

Compressor Check if current flows to

Cause.
doesn't run. the following
components.

a. Thermistor Poor contacting.

b. Starting devices Shorted or broken.
c. OLP Poor contacting
or shorted.
d. Compressor coil Coil shorted.
e. Circuit Parts Poor contacting Replace each
component.
or shorted.

Running state of Check a starting

Low voltage. Raise the voltage.
Compressor is poor. voltage.

Check if current flows Poor contacting and Replace each

to starting devices. broken. component.

Check current flowing Shorted.

in sub-coil of
Compressor.

Check capacity of Lack of capacity.

OLP.

The items described Coil of motor Replace the

above are normal. Compressor. compressor.

Cooling ability is poor

Check current flowing

Fan motor doesn't run. Poor contacting.
in SWITCH, DOOR.
Replace each
component.
Check current flowing
in the MOTOR[MECH], Coil is shorted.
FAN.

Much frost are sticked Check current flowing Replace each

Shorted. component.
to the EVAPORATOR. of the following
components.
• THERMISTOR
• FUSE, MELTING

Check current flowing

of the following Defect on Heater, Replace the Heater,
components. Sheath Sheath
• HEATER, SHEATH

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2. SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART

COMPLAINT POINTS TO BE CHECKED REMEDY

Cooling is Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet? Plug to the outlet.
impossible. Check if the power switch is set to OFF. Set the switch to ON.
Check if the fuse of power switch is shorted. Replace a regular fuse.
Measure the voltage of power outlet. If voltage is low, wire newly.
Cooling ability is Check if the set is placed close to wall. Place the set with the space of about 10cm.
poor. Check if the set is placed close to stove, gas Place the set apart from these heat
cooker and direct rays. appliances.
Is the ambient temperature high or the room Make the ambient temperature below.
door closed?
Check if put in is hot. Put in foods after cooled down.
Did you open the door of the set too often or Don't open the door too often and close it
check if the door is closed up? firmly.
Check if the Damper Control is set to "cold- Set the control to mid-position.
position".
Foods in the Is foods placed in cooling air outlet? Place foods in high temperature section.
Refrigerator are (Front Part)
frozen. Check if the control is set to "cold-position". Set the control to "mid-position".
Is the ambient temperature below 5°C? Set the control to "warm-position".
Dew or ice forms in Is liquid food stored? Seal up liquid foods with wrap.
the chamber of the Check if put in is hot. Put in foods after cooled down.
set. Did you open the door of the set too often or Don't open the door too often and close it
check if the door is closed up. firmly.
Dew forms in the Check if ambient temperature and humidity of Wipe dew with a dry cloth. This occurrence
Exterior Case. surroumcling air are high. is solved naturally in low temperature and
humidity.
Is there gap in the door packed? Fill up the gap.
Abnormal noise Are the set positioned in a firm and even Adjust the Adjust Screw, and position in the
generates. place? firm place.
Are any unnecessary objects set in the back Remove the objects.
side of the set?
Check if the Tray Drip is not firmly fixed. Fix it firmly on the original position.
Check if the cover of mechanical room in Place the cover at the original position.
below and front side is taken out.
To close the door is Check if the door packing is dirty with filth Clean the door packing.
not handy. such as juice.
Is the set positioned in a firm and even place? Position in the firm place and adjust the
Adjust Screw.
Is too much food putted in the set? Keep foods not to reach the door.
Ice and foods smell Check if the inside of the set is dirty. Clean the inside of the set.
unpleasant. Did you keep smelly foods without wrapping? Wrap smelly foods.
It smells of plastic. The new products smells of plastic, but it is
eliminated after 1-2 weeks.

In addition to the items described left, refer to the followings to solve the complaint.

Check if dew forms in Defrosting is Replace the Components of

the Freezer. poor. defrosting circuit.

Check Refrigerating The cycle is

faulty. Repair the cycle.
Cycle.

The operation of
Check the Replace the Damper Control
the Damper
Damper Control
Control is poor.

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3. REFRIGERATING CYCLE
Troubleshooting Chart

TEMPERATURE
STATE OF STATE OF THE OF THE
CAUSE REMARKS
THE SET EVAPORATOR COMPRESSOR
PARTIAL Freezer room and Low flowing sound of A little high more A little Refrigerant
LEAKAGE Refrigerator don't Refrigerant is heard than ambient discharges.
cool normally. and frost forms in temperature. Normal cooling is possible
inlet only when injecting of Refrigerant
LEAKAGE

the regular amount.

WHOLE Freezer room and Flowing sound of Equal to ambient No discharging of
LEAKAGE Refrigerator don't Refrigerant is not temperature. Refrigerant.
cool normally. heard and frost isn't Normal cooling is possible
formed. when injecting of Refrigerant
the regular amount.
PARTIAL Freeze room and Flowing sound of A little high more Normal discharging of
CLOGGED BY DUST

CLOG Refrigerator don't Refrigerant is heard than ambient refrigerant.

cool normally. and frost forms in temperature. The capillary tube is faulty.
inlet only.
WHOLE Freezer room and Flowing sound of Equal to ambient Normal discharging of
CLOG Refrigerator don't Refrigerant is not temperature. Refrigerant.
cool. heard and frost isn't
formed.
MOISTURE CLOG Cooling operation Flowing sound of Low than ambient Cooling operation restarts
stops periodically. Refrigerant is not temperature when heating the inlet of
heard and frost melts. capillary tube.
COMP- Freezer and Low flowing sound of A little high than The pressure of high
COMPRESSION

RESSION Refrigerator don't Refrigerant is heard ambient pressure part in

DEFECTIVE

cool. and frost forms in temperature. compressor is low.

inlet only.

NO COMP- No compressing Flowing sound of Equal to ambient No pressure of high

RESSION operation. Refrigerant is not temperature. pressure part in the
heard and no frost. compressor.

Leakage Detection

Observe discharging point of refrigerant which may be in the oil discharging part in the compressor and hole of
evaporator.

YES Whether frost

Whether Compressor Whether oil leaks or
forms or not in
runs or not. No frost or not.
Evaporator.
forms in inlet
only
Frost formed normally Observe the discharged
amount of Refrigerant
Normal amount
No or much amount YES

Faulty Inject Refrigerant to Compressor

Moisture Clog. Compressor. and check cooling operation.
No or much amount

Check Compressor Clogged by dust. Gas leakage.

Frost formed normally (Check the leakage point)

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 General Control of Refrigerating Cycle

NO. ITEMS CONTENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS REMARKS

WELDING ROD (1)H 30 • Recommend H34 containing 34% Ag in
• Chemical Ingredients the Service Center.
Ag : 30%, Cu : 27%, Zn : 23%, Cd : 20%
Brazing Temperature : 710~840°C
(2)Bcup-2
1 • Chemical Ingredients
Cu : About 93%
P : 6.8~7.5%
The rest : within 0.2%
• Brazing Temperature : 735~840°C
FLUX • Ingredients and how to make • Make amount for only day.
Borax 30% Holding period : 1 day
Borax 35% • Close the cover of container to prevent
2 Fluoridation kalium : 35% dust putting in the FLUX.
Water : 4% • Keep it in a stainless steel container.
Mix the above ingredients and boil until they
are transformed into liquid.
LOKRING (1)Both of the tube is inserted up to the stop. • For a hermetically sealed metal/metal
(Figure 23, 24) (2)Both of the LOKRING is pushed up to the stop connection, the tube ends have to be
(3)The bending point is not too close to the joint clean.
3 ending. • LOKPREP is distributed all of out-surface
(4)During the assembly it is important that both of the tube ends.
ends remain completely within the joint.
DRIER ASM (1)Assemble the drier within 30min. • Don't keep the drier in a outdoors because
after unpacking. humidity damages to it.
4 (2)Keep the unpacked drier at the temperature of
80~100°C.
VACUUM (1)When measuring with pirant Vacuum gauge • Apply M/C Vacuum Gauge without fail.
the charging M/C, vacuum degree is within 1 • Perform vacuum operation until a proper
Torr. vacuum degree is built up.
(2)If the vacuum degree of the cycle inside is 10 • If a proper vacuum degree isn't built up,
Torr. below for low pressure and 20 Torr. for check the leakage from the Cycle Pipe line
5 high pressure, it says no vacuum leakage part and Quick Coupler Connecting part.
state.
(3)Vacuum degree of vacuum pump must be,
0.05 Torr. below after 5 min.
(4)Vacuum degree must be same to the value
described item above for more than 20 min.
DRY AND AIR (1)The pressure of dry air must be more han
NITROGEN 12~16kg/cm2
6 GAS (2)Temperature must be more than -20~-70°C.
(3)Keep the pressure at 12~6kg/cm2 also when
substituting dry air for Nitrogen Gas.
NIPPLE AND (1)Check if gas leaks with soapy water. • Check if gas leaks from joint of the
7 COUPLER (2)Replace Quick Coupler in case of leakage. Coupler.
PIPE • Put all Joint Pipes in a clean box and cover
8 tightly with the lid so that dust or humidity is
not inserted.

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 Figure 23. LOKRING

Figure 24. LOKRING TOOL

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MICOM FUNCTION & PCB CIRCUIT EXPLANATION
1. FUCTION EXPOSITION
1) FUNCTION
(1) When the appliance is plugged in, it is set to 3for the Refrigerator and -20 for the Freezer. You can adjust the
Refrigerator and the Freezer control temperature by pressing the FRZ. Temp button or REF. Temp button.
(2) When the power is initially applied or restored after a power failure, it is automatically set to “-20
/3 ”.

Express Temperature
Frz., Adjustment
Eco Button for
Friendly OPTI-Zone
(Chill)
<Best LCD> Compartment

Temperature Temperature
Adjustment Adjustment
Button for Button for
Freezer Refrigerator
Compartment Compartment

<Best 88 LED>

Express Eco
Frz. Friendly

<Better 88 LED>

Lock Button

<Better Bar LED>

Display Power saving Mode

The display is always OFF without Lock Icon (saving mode), until door is opened or display button is pressed.
When 20 seconds has elapsed after closing door or pressing button, the display turns OFF without Lock.

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2) Chill compartment (Optional)
By pressing the button, store vegetables, fruits (at relatively low conservation temperature) or other types of food such as
meat to be defrosted.
Method to Use :
You can select optimum temperature range depending on types of food stored.

2 Step of temperature selection including vegetables, Fruits (2°C) and meat and fish (-1°C) is available.
Vegetable and cold storage foods requiring humidity Maintenance and meats/fishes can be more freshly stored
depending on type of foods stored.
When "VEGE." button’s lamp is taken on, opti-zone is to chill compartment.
Chill compartment’ temperature is maintained within -2°C ~ 3°C regardless of ambient temperature.
Chill compartment is the special temperature zone.

3) Express Frz.
Please select this function for prompt freezing.
This function is used when you want to freeze the foods quickly. Press the Express Frz. button once, and then the quick
freeze operation starts with the lamp on.
The Express Frz. operation takes about 3 hours. When its operation ends, it automatically returns to the previous
temperature setting. If you want to stop the quick freeze operation, press the Express Frz. button once more, the lamp
goes out, and the Express Frz. operation stops and the refrigerator returns to the previous temperature setting.

Better Better

Best Best

The arrow mark graphic remains at the on status after flickering for 4 times when selecting Express Frz. is turned “On”.

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4) Eco Friendly
This function makes the fridge-freezer work in a power saving mode which is useful for when you are away on holiday, by
reducing energy consumption.
Pressing ‘ECO FRIENDLY’ starts operation with lamp on and pressing it again stops the operation.

Better Better

Best Best

NOTE :
When the Eco Friendly mode is “ON”, the other buttons will not operate. When you come back from Eco Friendly, press the
Eco Friendly mode off so that other buttons work and the refrigerator returns to previous temperature setting.

5) Lock
For LED Model
Pressing this button stops operation of other buttons.
”Locking” or “Un-Locking” is repeated whenever pressing the LOCK button.
(For “Locking” press the “LOCK” button for 3 sec. For “Un-Locking” press the “LOCK” button for 3 sec.)
When ‘LOCK’ is activated, pressing the other buttons would not work.

Unlock Lock Unlock

6) Power On/Off
Pressing this button refrigerator power is ON or OFF.
ON or OFF is repeated whenever pressing the ON/OFF button.
(For “OFF” press the “ON/OFF” button for 7 sec. For “ON” press the “ON/OFF” button for 1 sec.)

7) Door Alarm Buzzer Mute Mode

Press ALARM/LOCK to turn the buzzer on or off.

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8) Exhibition(Demo) Mode
Demo mode is available for displaying the refrigerator in a sales setting or similar condition.
It allows the display, dispenser, and lights to operate without running the compressor and fan.
To apply the DEMO mode, open the door and press and hold the REFRIGERATOR and EXPRESS FRZ. buttons
simultaneously for 5 second.
To exit the DEMO mode and return to normal operation, press and hold the REFRIGERATOR and EXPRESS FRZ.
for 5 second.

Best Best Better

Better

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BEST

Error Code
NO Item Refriger- Contents Remarks
Freezer
ator
1 Normality temperature. - Display Switch is normal

Failure of Freezer FS -
2 Cut or short circuit wire
Sensor

Failure of Refrigerator
3 rS - Cut or short circuit wire
Sensor

Failure of Freezer Inspection connecting

4 dS F Cut or short circuit wire
Defrost Sensor wires on each sensor.

Failure of Refrigerator
5 dS r Cut or short circuit wire
Defrost Sensor

Failure of Opti-Fresh
6 SS - Cut or short circuit wire
Sensor

Poor of 80minute later After starting defrost. Snapping of defrost heater

7 dH F
Freezer Defrost If sensor doesn’t be over 5°C. and Temperature fuse,
Poor of Heater relay
Poor of 50minute later After starting defrost. operation, Drain is
8 dH R
Refrigerator Defrost If sensor doesn’t be over 10°C. blocked.

Failure of Fan Motor

9 at Freezing FF -
Compartment.

Failure of Fan Motor at FF If there is no fan motor signal Poor motor, hooking to
10 Refrigerator rF - for more 65 sec in operation fan wire of fan and drive IC,
Compartment. motor. TR

Failure of Fan Motor at

11
Mechanical Room CF -

Short of lead wire

If there is no signal for connecting between main
Failure of PCB and Display,
12 CO - communication between main PCB
Communication transmission TR and
and display PCB.
receiving part.

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BETTER

Error Code
NO Item Refriger- Contents Remarks
Freezer
ator
1 Normality temperature. - Display Switch is normal

Failure of Freezer FS -
2 Cut or short circuit wire
Sensor

Failure of Refrigerator
3 rS - Cut or short circuit wire
Sensor Inspection connecting
wires on each sensor.
Failure of Freezer
4 dS F Cut or short circuit wire
Defrost Sensor

Failure of Refrigerator
5 dS r Cut or short circuit wire
Defrost Sensor

Poor of 80minute later After starting defrost. Snapping of defrost heater

6 dH F
Freezer Defrost If sensor doesn’t be over 5°C. and Temperature fuse,
Poor of Heater relay
Poor of 50minute later After starting defrost. operation, Drain is
7 dH R
Refrigerator Defrost If sensor doesn’t be over 10°C. blocked.

Failure of Fan Motor

8 at Freezing FF -
Compartment.

Failure of Fan Motor at FF If there is no fan motor signal Poor motor, hooking to
9 Refrigerator rF - for more 65 sec in operation fan wire of fan and drive
Compartment. motor. IC, TR

Failure of Fan Motor at

10
Mechanical Room CF -

Short of lead wire

If there is no signal for connecting between main
Failure of PCB and Display,
11 CO - communication between main PCB
Communication transmission TR and
and display PCB.
receiving part.

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BETTER

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

(9) (10) (11)

Error Code
NO Item Refriger- Contents Remarks
Freezer
ator
1 Normality temperature. - Display Switch is normal
Failure of Freezer
2 (1) Cut or short circuit wire
Sensor
Failure of Refrigerator
3 (2) Cut or short circuit wire
Sensor Inspection connecting
wires on each sensor.
Failure of Freezer
4 (3) Cut or short circuit wire
Defrost Sensor
Failure of Refrigerator
5 (4) Cut or short circuit wire
Defrost Sensor
Poor of 80minute later After starting defrost. Snapping of defrost heater
6 (5)
Freezer Defrost If sensor doesn’t be over 5°C. and Temperature fuse,
Poor of Heater relay
Poor of 50minute later After starting defrost. operation, Drain is
7 (6)
Refrigerator Defrost If sensor doesn’t be over 10°C. blocked.
Failure of Fan Motor
8 at Freezing (7)
Compartment.
Failure of Fan Motor at FF If there is no fan motor signal Poor motor, hooking to
9 Refrigerator (8) for more 65 sec in operation fan wire of fan and drive
Compartment. motor. IC, TR

Failure of Fan Motor at

10 (9)
Mechanical Room

Short of lead wire

If there is no signal for connecting between main
Failure of PCB and Display,
11 (10) communication between main PCB
Communication transmission TR and
and display PCB.
receiving part.

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MICOM Error Code
1. Error Code Summary
When you check the Resistance values, be sure to turn off the power.
WARNING And wait for the voltage-discharge sufficiently.
(1) FAILURE DIAGNOISS FUNCTION
: Normality

Load control
NO Item
3-Way F-Defrost R-Defrost
Comp F-FAN R-FAN C-FAN
Valve Heater Heater
1 Normal

Failure of Freezer 30min ON / F 20min

2
Sensor 10min OFF R 10min

Failure of 30min ON / F 20min

3
Refrigerator Sensor 10min OFF R 10min

Failure of Freezer No
4
Defrost Sensor Defrosting

Failure of
No
5 Refrigerator Defrost Defrosting
Sensor

Poor of Freezer
6
Defrost

Poor of Refrigerator
7
Defrost

Failure of Fan Motor Every

8 at Freezing 30min
Compartment. On/Off

Failure of Fan Motor Every

9 at Refrigerator 30min
Compartment. On/Off

Failure of Fan Motor Every

10 at Mechanical 30min
Room On/Off

Failure of
11
Communication

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PCB Picture
1. Main PCB

P/No & MFG Picture

CON3

CON1

CON5 CON2

EBR652501

CON201

CON6 CON8

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2. Display PCB

P/No Picture

EBR64736301

EBR65008001

EBR65256001

EBR65255701

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Troubleshooting With Error Display
1. Freezer Sensor Error (FS)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

2 Check the Blue to Blue.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-1)

<Temperature table-1>
(1) To (2) Result
<CON5> -22°F / -30°C 40
-13°F / -25°C 30
-4°F / -20°C 23
5°F / -15°C 17
14°F / -10°C 13
23°F / -5°C 10
32°F / 0°C 8

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 23 indicates -20°C.

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2. Fridge Sensor Error (rS)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

2 Check the White to White.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-2)

<Temperature table-2>
<CON5> Temperature Result
23°F / -5°C 38
32°F / 0°C 30
41°F / 5°C 24
50°F / 10°C 19.5
59°F / 15°C 16

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 30 indicates 0°C.

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3. RT Sensor Error (rt)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

2 Check the Brown to Brown.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-2)

<Temperature table-2>
<CON5> Temperature Result
23°F / -5°C 38
32°F / 0°C 30
41°F / 5°C 24
50°F / 10°C 19.5
59°F / 15°C 16

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 30 indicates 0°C.

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4. Defrost Sensor Error (dS F)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

<CON5>

2 Check the Violet to Violet.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-3)

<CON5> <Temperature table-3>

(1) To (2) Result
-22°F / -30°C 40
-13°F / -25°C 30
-4°F / -20°C 23
5°F / -15°C 17
14°F / -10°C 13
23°F / -5°C 10
32°F / 0°C 8

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 23 indicates -20°C.

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5. Defrost Heater Error (dH F)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the Door gasket.

Part Result SVC Action
2 Check the Defrost control part.
0 Go to the 3
Fuse-M
Change Fuse-M
Def 34~42 Go to the 3
Heater Change Fuse-M
Def Heater
Def 0 Go to the 3
Fuse M
Sensor Replace product

Def Sensor

3 Input Test 2 Mode.

(Push the button 2 times)

4 Check the Brown to Blue.

Result SVC Action

220 ~ 240 V Go to the 5
0V Replace Main PCB

<CON3>

5 Release the test mode.

Push the button 1 times. (Normal)

6 Check the Brown to Blue.

Result SVC Action

0V Explain to customer
220 ~ 240 V Replace Main PCB

<CON3>

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6. Defrost Sensor Error (dS r)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check for a loose connection.

<CON5>

2 Check the Violet to Violet.

Result SVC Action
0 Short Change the sensor
Open Replace the refrigerator
Check the Temp and
Normal
resistance (Table-3)

<Temperature table-3>
(1) To (2) Result
<CON5> -22°F / -30°C 40
-13°F / -25°C 30
-4°F / -20°C 23
5°F / -15°C 17
14°F / -10°C 13
23°F / -5°C 10
32°F / 0°C 8

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 23 indicates -20°C.

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7. Defrost Heater Error (dH r)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the Door gasket.

Part Result SVC Action
2 Check the Defrost control part.
0 Go to the 3
Fuse-M
Change Fuse-M
Def Heater
Def 34~42 Go to the 3
Heater Change Fuse-M
Fuse 0 Go to the 3
M Def
Sensor Replace product

Def Sensor

3 Input Test 2 Mode.

(Push the button 2 times)

4 Check the Orange to Blue.

Result SVC Action

220 ~ 240 V Go to the 5
0V Replace Main PCB

<CON3>

5 R elease the test mode.

Push the button 1 times. (Normal)

6 Check the Orange to Blue.

Result SVC Action

0V Explain to customer
220 ~ 240 V Replace Main PCB

<CON3>

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8. Freezer Fan Error (FF)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

2 Open the freezer door and Check the air

Status SVC Action
flow.
While an error code is displayed, No windy Go to 3
the fan is not working. Windy Go to 4

3 Check the Fan motor.

Rotate fan using your hand.
It feel sticky, change the motor.
(Cause of ice or rust inside of motor)

4 Check the Fan motor voltage.

Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(2) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

(3) (1) (2) <CON6>

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9. Condenser Fan Error (CF)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

2 Check the fan rotating.

Status SVC Action
While an error code is displayed,
the fan is not working. No windy Check motor
Windy Go to the 5

3 Check the Fan motor and surrounding. Rotate fan using your hand.
It feel sticky, change the motor.

4 Check the Fan motor voltage.

Result SVC Action

(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(2) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

(1) (2) (3) <CON6>

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10. Refrigerator Fan Error (rF)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

2 Open the Refrigerator door and Check the

Status SVC Action
air flow.
While an error code is displayed, No windy Go to 3
the fan is not working. Windy Go to 4

3 Check the Fan motor.

Rotate fan using your hand.
It feel sticky, change the motor.
(Cause of ice or rust inside of motor)

4 Check the Fan motor voltage.

Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(1) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

(1) (3) (2) <CON6>

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11. Communication Error (Er CO)

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the loose connection.

2 Check the Blue to Brown.

Result SVC Action
12 V Go to the 3
Check the Hinge
Other (Loose connection)
Change the Main PCB
<CON101_display>

3 Check the White to Brown.

Result SVC Action
0 V or 5 V Change the Display PCB
Other Go to the 4

<CON101_display>

4 Check the Sky Blue to Brown.

Result SVC Action
0 V or 5 V Change the Main PCB
Other Go to the 5

<CON101_display>

5 Check the White to Brown.

Result SVC Action
0 V or 5 V Change the Display PCB
Other Go to the 6

<CON8_Main>

6 Check the Sky Blue to Brown.

Result SVC Action

0 V or 5 V Change the Main PCB
Other Explain to customer

<CON8_Main>

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Troubleshooting Without Error Display
1. Vegetable LED doesn’t work

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the loose connection.

2 Check the Purple to Orange/Blue

Result SVC Action
0 or 12 V Explain to customer
Other Change the PCB

<CON5>

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2. Water pump motor doesn’t work

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the loose connection.

2 Check the Dispenser S/W resistance. Status Result SVC Action

0 Go to the 3
Normal
not Change door S/W
Push Infinity Go to the 3
S/W Change door S/W

3 Check the White to Sky Blue. Status Result SVC Action

5V Go to the 4
Normal
Other Change the PCB
Push 0V Go to the 4
S/W Other Change the PCB

4 Check the Red to white/Black. Status Result SVC Action

0~2V Explain to customer
Normal
Other Change the PCB
Push 10 ~ 12 V Explain to customer
S/W Other Change the PCB

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3. Refrigerator room lamp doesn’t work

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the loose connection.

2 Check the Refrigerator door switch. If feel sticky, Change the door s/w.

3 Check the door S/W resistance. Status Result SVC Action

0 Go to the 3
Normal
not Change door S/W
Push Infinity Go to the 3
S/W Change door S/W

4 Check the White to Sky Blue. Status Result SVC Action

5V Go to the 4
Closed
Other Change the PCB
0V Go to the 4
Open
Other Change the PCB

<CON4>

5 Check the Red to White/Black.

Result SVC Action
12 V Explain to customer
Other Change the PCB

<CON6>

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4. Poor cooling in Refrigerator compartment

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the sensor resistance.

Temperature Result
23°F / -5°C 38
32°F / 0°C 30
41°F / 5°C 24
50°F / 10°C 19.5
59°F / 15°C 16
<CON5>

The sensor is determined by

the temperature.
For example, 30 indicates 0°C.

2 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

3 Open the fresh food door and

Status SVC Action
Check the air flow.
Windy Go to the 4
Check the Fan motor
No windy (Next page)

4 Open the fresh food door and

Status SVC Action
Check the air flow.
Windy Go to the 5
Check the damper
No windy (Go to the 6)

5 Check the air temperature. Status SVC Action

Cold or not?
Cold Explain to customer
Check the Compressor
Not cold And sealed system

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No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

6 Check the Fan motor. Point Result SVC Action

Rotate fan using your hand.
It feel sticky, change the motor. Motor Sticky Change the motor
(Cause of ice or rust inside of motor)

7 Check the Fan motor voltage.

Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(2) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

(1) (3) (2) <CON6>

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5. Poor cooling in Freezer compratment

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the sensor resistance.

(1) To (2) Result
-22°F / -30°C 40
-13°F / -25°C 30
-4°F / -20°C 23
5°F / -15°C 17.
14°F / -10°C 13
23°F / -5°C 10
<CON5>
32°F / 0°C 8
The sensor is determined by
the temperature.
For example, 23 indicates -20°C.

2 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

3 Open the freezer door and check the air

Status SVC Action
flow.
Windy Go to the 4
Check the Fan motor
No windy (Next page)

4 Check the air temperature.

Status SVC Action
Cold or not ?
Cold Explain to customer
Check the Compressor
Not cold And sealed system

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No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

5 Check the Fan motor. Point Result SVC Action

Rotate fan using your hand.
It feel sticky, change the motor. Motor Sticky Change the motor
(Cause of ice or rust inside of motor)

6 Check the Fan motor voltage.

Point Result SVC Action
(1) ~ (2) Below 12 V Change the PCB
(2) ~ (3) 0 or 5 V Change the motor

(3) (1) (2) <CON6>

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6. Over cooling in Refrigerator compartment

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the sensor resistance.

Temperature Result
23°F / -5°C 38
32°F / 0°C 30
41°F / 5°C 24
50°F / 10°C 19.5
59°F / 15°C 16

<CON5>
The sensor is determined by
the temperature.
For example, 30 indicates 32°F.

2 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

3 Open the refrigerator door and

Status SVC Action
Check the air flow.
Windy Go to the 4
Check the damper
No windy
(Go to the 5)

4 Input Test 2 Mode and Status SVC Action

Check the air flow.
(Push the button 1 time) Windy Go to the 5
No windy It’s normal

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7. Over cooling in Freezer compartment

No Checking flow Result & SVC Action

1 Check the sensor resistance.

(1) To (2) Result
-22°F / -30°C 40
-13°F / -25°C 30
-4°F / -20°C 23
5°F / -15°C 17.
14°F / -10°C 13
23°F / -5°C 10
<CON5>
The sensor is determined by 32°F / 0°C 8
the temperature.
For example, 24 indicates -20°C.

2 Reset the unit and

Input Test 1 Mode.
(Push the button 1 time)

3 Check the Black to Blue.

Status Result SVC Action
Test 1 230 V Go to the 4
mode Other Change the PCB

4 Input Test 2 Mode.

(Push the button 1 time)

5 Check the Black to Blue.

Status Result SVC Action
Test 2 0~2V Explain to customer
mode Other Change the PCB

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Reference
1. TEST MODE and Removing TPA

1. How to make TEST MODE

If you push the test button on the Main PCB, the refrigerator will be enter the TEST MODE.

* 1 time : Comp / Damper / All FAN on

(All things displayed)

* 2 times : Forced defrost mode

(22 22 displayed)

Main PWB

2. How to remove Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)

<AC TPA> <DC TPA>

After measure the values, you should put in the TPA again.

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2. TEMPERATRUE CHART - FRZ AND ICING SENSOR

TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE

-39°F (-40°C) 73.29 4.09 V

-30°F (-35°C) 53.63 3.84 V

-21°F (-30°C) 39.66 3.55 V

-13°F (-25°C) 29.62 3.23 V

-4°F (-20°C) 22.33 2.89 V

5°F (-15°C) 16.99 2.56 V

14°F (-10°C) 13.05 2.23 V

23°F (-5°C) 10.10 1.92 V

32°F (0°C) 7.88 1.63 V

41°F (5°C) 6.19 1.38 V

50°F (10°C) 4.91 1.16 V

59°F (15°C) 3.91 0.97 V

68°F (20°C) 3.14 0.81 V

77°F (25°C) 2.54 0.67 V

86°F (30°C) 2.07 0.56 V

95°F (35°C) 1.69 0.47 V

104°F (40°C) 1.39 0.39 V

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3. TEMPERATRUE CHART - REF AND DEF SENSOR

TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE

-39°F (-40°C) 225.1 4.48 V

-30°F (-35°C) 169.8 4.33 V

-21°F (-30°C) 129.3 4.16 V

-13°F (-25°C) 99.30 3.95 V

-4°F (-20°C) 76.96 3.734 V

5°F (-15°C) 60.13 3.487 V

14°F (-10°C) 47.34 3.22 V

23°F (-5°C) 37.55 2.95 V

32°F (0°C) 30 2.67 V

41°F (5°C) 24.13 2.40 V

50°F (10°C) 19.53 2.14 V

59°F (15°C) 15.91 1.89 V

68°F (20°C) 13.03 1.64 V

77°F (25°C) 10.74 1.45 V

86°F (30°C) 8.89 1.27 V

95°F (35°C) 7.40 1.10 V

104°F (40°C) 6.20 0.96 V

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4. TEMPERATRUE CHART - AMBIENT SENSOR

TEMP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE

-39°F (-40°C) 225.1 4.79 V

-30°F (-35°C) 169.8 4.72 V

-21°F (-30°C) 129.3 4.64 V

-13°F (-25°C) 99.30 4.54 V

-4°F (-20°C) 76.96 4.43 V

5°F (-15°C) 60.13 4.29 V

14°F (-10°C) 47.34 4.13 V

23°F (-5°C) 37.55 3.95 V

32°F (0°C) 30 3.75 V

41°F (5°C) 24.13 3.54 V

50°F (10°C) 19.53 3.31 V

59°F (15°C) 15.91 3.07 V

68°F (20°C) 13.03 2.83 V

77°F (25°C) 10.74 2.59 V

86°F (30°C) 8.89 2.35 V

95°F (35°C) 7.40 2.13 V

104°F (40°C) 6.20 1.91 V

113°F (45°C) 5.19 1.71 V

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5. How to check the Fan-Error
(1) ~ July 2007
After sending a signal to the fan, the MICOM checks the BLDC fan motor’s lock status. If there is no
feedback signal from the BLDC fan, the fan motor stops for 10 seconds and then is powered again for 15
seconds. To determine that there is a fan motor malfunction, this process is repeated 5 times. If the fan
motor is determined to be defective, the error code will be shown continuously in the display.
At this point, there is no further check of the fan motor.

(2) Aug 2007 ~

After sending a signal to the fan, the MICOM checks the BLDC fan motor’s lock status. If there is no
feedback signal from the BLDC fan, the fan motor stops for 10 seconds and then is powered again for 15
seconds. To determine that there is a fan motor malfunction, this process is repeated 3 times. If the fan
motor is determined to be defective, the error code will be shown in the display for 30 minutes.
At this point, the process will be repeated until the fan motor operates normally. If normal operation is
achieved, the error display is erased and the MICOM is reset automatically.

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 EXPLODED VIEW
Ref. No : GB7143**PZ
The parts of refrigerator and the shape of each part are subject to change in different localities.

102A

102B

411B
109C 411C
406B

103B 281B

103A
120A

120E 120C

610E

120F 120B

302B

120D
404A
282B
135E

406A
135B
109A
137B

137A
135C

301B
135A

404A
283B 327B
108A
283A
106B

106B

327B
330B

332A
 Ref. No : GB7143**P*
234A

249A 234D
281A

235A
233A
249B
212G
136E
249C

241A 231A

154A

154E
154E 154D

154C
241C 503A
241B
151B
125C
503B 503F

169B
206D 283C 205F

169A
140A 613A

132A 136D
210A
700B
136A

701A 212A
613B

132B 136G 701B 203A

281D

136B

136F

201A
136C

206D 283C 205F

210A

211A
EXPLODED VIEW
Ref. No : GB71****(A/B)V, GB71****(G/H)Z, GB7143**RZ, GB7138**XZ, GB71****TZ
The parts of refrigerator and the shape of each part are subject to change in different localities.

501F 411A

410G

105A
410L

501A

317A
311B
304A
303C
619A
318A

303A 310A

323B

316B
307A
319A
314A 329C

420A

319C
315C
310B 315B
309B

312A

315A

315C
315B
P/No. MFL64999802 JAN., 2011 Printed in Poland