10.

Troubleshooting method
10-1. The refrigerator does not operate

Is the interior light No

on when the door switch is Make sure the refrigerator is plugged in
pushed? at the wall outled.

Yes

Make sure that

No No Replace the defective part
Does the compressor operate? the thermometer in the freezer
compartment is electrcally
connected.
Yes

No If the fan operates when you push the

Check the defrost timer door switch, it is normal (Replace if it is
defective)

Yes

No
Check the P.T.C relay Replace the defective part

Yes
Yes

The compressor is operated for more

than 30 minutes and the refrigerator. No
Check the overload protector Check the electrical connection

Yes

Yes No
Check the condenser Check for the abnormalities
The compressor is defective
The freezing cycle has a problem
Yes

The compressor is defective

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10-2. Defrosting mechanism does not work

Check that the defrost No

timer operates properly

Yes Replace the defrost timer

No
Check the temperature fuse

Yes Replace the temperature fuse

Check the bimetal No

thermometer

Yes Replace the bimetal thermometer

chect the defrost heater

Replace the defrst heater

10-3. Defrosting mechanism does not work

No
Does the cooling fan operate?

● Check the cooling fan motor

Yes
● Check the door swittch
No
Is the freezer defrosted normally?

● Defrost timer
Yes ● Temperature fuse/ Bimetal thermometer
● Defrost heater

Is the door closed properly? No

Yes
● Check that the door gesket is properly
seled, check for the damaged gasket.

No
Is the door stopper hinge normal?

Yes
● Correct or readjust the door stopper
hinge
Is too much
food stored in the freezer No
compartment?
● Tightly cover stored ice cubes.
● Tightly cover stored frozen food.
● Destribute food evenly in the comparment

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10-4. Trouble check for the cooling cycle

Symptom Cause Suggestions

● The EVAP cools down and warms again

● The condenser warms in proportion as Moisture in the refrigerant
the EVAP cools,
Replace the refrigerant.
causes the malfunction.
● The process continues to repeat.

● The condenser is cold

● The EVAP is not cold Foreign substances Locate the disturbed section
● The temperature of the compressor is
hamper the cooling cycle. and make repairs.
high

● No difference in temperatures
between suction pipe and discharge
pipe
● The temperature of the compressor
The compressor is
defected. Replace the compressor.
is maintained at room temperature.
● The EVAPdoes not cool down.

● Frost on the suction pipe

● The condenser is overheated.
● The refrigeration in the EVAP is not
Too much refrigerant. Replace the refrigerant.
effecient.

● The condenser is cold. Refrigerant leaks.

● The compressor surface temperature (Slight refrigerant leakage After welding the leaked
is high. spot, replace the refrigerant.
● The refrigerator is not easily get
causes partial cooling
cooled. with frost on the EVAP)

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10-5. Diagnosing the main components

Components Diagnosing methods and criteria Location

Use the tester to measure the Measuring point Normal Abnormal Mechanical
Compressor resistance.
compartment
- Bring the component to cool down Primary wire Approx 10~500㏀ 0Ω and
completely before measuring. Secondary wire 3~20㏀ ∞Ω

Use the tester to measure the

resistance. Normal Abnormal Mechanical
P.T.C Relay - Bring the component to cool down Approx ∞Ω~㏀ 0Ω and ∞Ω compartment
completely before measuring.

Use the tester to measure

the resistance. Normal Abnormal Electrical
Condenser
Approx 10Ω ~ 80㏀ 0Ω and ∞Ω equipment box

Use the tester to measure

the resistance. Normal Abnormal Mechanical
- Bring the component to cool down Approx 200㏀ 0Ω and ∞Ω compartment
Overload relay completely before measuring.

Use the tester to measure Mechanical

Circuit-motor the resistance. compartment
Normal Abnormal
& - Bring the component to cool down Freezing
completely before measuring. Approx 100Ω~20㏀ 0Ω and ∞Ω
Fan-motor compartment

Measuring point Normal Abnormal

Use the tester to measure
A B contact point 0Ω and Between the
Door switch the resistance.
upper and the
When the switch is on Approx 200MΩ ∞Ω
by the contact lower doors

Measuring point Normal Abnormal

Use the tester to measure
the resistance. Between terminals Approx 200㏀ 0Ω and Electrical
Defrost timer Temperature fuse ∞Ω equipment box
terminal Approx 10Ω~300㏀

Use the tester to measure

Defrost heater the resistance. Normal Abnormal Lower EVAP
- Bring the component to cool down Approx 3㏀~6㏀ ∞MΩ~ ∞Ω
completely before measuring.

Measuring point Normal Abnormal

Bimetal Use the tester to measure
Bimetal terminal EVAP
Temperature fuse the resistance.
Temperature fuse Approx 200MΩ ∞Ω~ ∞Ω
terminal

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