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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OF THIS BOOK
BEFORE CHECKING OR OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR.

MODEL: GR-P227/L227 COLOR: TITANIUM


GR-P257/L257

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CONTENTS
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY ................................................................................................................ 3
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
HOW TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR .......................................................................................................................... 10
HOW TO ADJUST DOOR HEIGHT OF THE REFRIGERATOR ........................................................................................ 10
HOW TO INSTALL WATER PIPE ........................................................................................................................................11
HOW TO CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF WATER SUPPLIED TO THE ICEMAKER ......................................................... 15
MICOM FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT..................................................................................................................................... 26
EXPLANATION FOR PWB CIRCUIT ..................................................................................................................................26
ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD.......................................................... 41
OPERATION PRINCIPLE....................................................................................................................................................41
ICEMAKER FUNCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................42
DEFECT DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION......................................................................................................................................43
CIRCUIT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ........................................................................................................................................................ 45
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................................... 45
FAULTS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 55
COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR ................................................................................................................................... 72
HOW TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS .......................................................................................................................................... 79
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE ....................................................................................................................... 84
DOOR................................................................................................................................................................................. 84
HANDLE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 85
SHROUD, GRILLE FAN ..................................................................................................................................................... 85
WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD ........................................................................................................................ 86
FAN AND FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY METHOD ........................................................................................................... 86
DISPENSER....................................................................................................................................................................... 87
EXPLODED VIEW ................................................................................................................................................................ 89

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY
Please observe the following safety precautions in order to 8. Do not fray, damage, machine, heavily bend, pull out,
use safely and correctly the refrigerator and to prevent or twist the power cord.
accident and danger during repair.
9. Please check the evidence of moisture intrusion in the
1. Be care of an electric shock. Disconnect power cord electrical components. Replace the parts or mask it
from wall outlet and wait for more than three minutes with insulation tapes if moisture intrusion was
before replacing PWB parts. Shut off the power confirmed.
whenever replacing and repairing electric components.
10. Do not touch the icemaker with hands or tools to
2. When connecting power cord, please wait for more than confirm the operation of geared motor.
five minutes after power cord was disconnected from the
wall outlet. 11. Do not let the customers repair, disassemble, and
reconstruct the refrigerator for themselves. It may
3. Please check if the power plug is pressed down by the cause accident, electric shock, or fire.
refrigerator against the wall. If the power plug was
damaged, it may cause fire or electric shock. 12. Do not store flammable materials such as ether,
benzene, alcohol, chemicals, gas, or medicine in the
4. If the wall outlet is over loaded, it may cause fire. Please refrigerator.
use its own individual electrical outlet for the refrigerator.
13. Do not put flower vase, cup, cosmetics, chemicals,
5. Please make sure the outlet is properly earthed, etc., or container with full of water on the top of the
particularly in wet or damp area. refrigerator.

6. Use standard electrical components when replacing 14. Do not put glass bottles with full of water into the
them. freezer. The contents shall freeze and break the glass
bottles.
7. Make sure the hook is correctly engaged.
Remove dust and foreign materials from the housing 15. When you scrap the refrigerator, please disconnect the
and connecting parts. door gasket first and scrap it where children are not
accessible.

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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Ref No. : GR-P227
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS (mm) 894(W)X790(D)X1753(H) FIRST DEFROST 4 - 5 Hours

NET WEIGHT (kg) 132 DEFROST CYCLE 13 - 15 Hours

COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling DEFROSTING DEVICE Heater, Sheath

TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control ANTI SWEAT HEATER Dispenser Duct Door Heater

DEFROSTING SYSTEM Full Automatic Dispenser Heater

Heater Defrost Home Bar Heater

INSULATION Cyclo-Pentane ANTI-FREEZING HEATER Damper Heater

COMPRESSOR P.T.C. Starting Type FREEZER LAMP 40W (1 EA)

EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type REFRIGERATOR LAMP 40W (1 EA) / 30W (1 EA)

CONDENSER Wire Condenser

REFRIGERANT R134a (180g)

LUBRICATING OIL FREOL @10G (310 cc)

CAPILLARY TUBE ID 0.83

DRIER MOLECULAR SIEVE XH-7

948
894
602
662
711
790
1135.5
1753

<Front View> <Plane View>

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SPECIFICATIONS
2. Ref No. : GR-L227
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS (mm) 894(W)X790(D)X1753(H) DRIER MOLECULAR SIEVE XH-7

NET WEIGHT (kg) 132 FIRST DEFROST 4 - 5 Hours

COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling DEFROST CYCLE 13 - 15 Hours

TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control DEFROSTING DEVICE Heater, Sheath

DEFROSTING SYSTEM Full Automatic ANTI SWEAT HEATER Dispenser Duct Door Heater

Heater Defrost Dispenser Heater

INSULATION Cyclo-Pentane ANTI-FREEZING HEATER Damper Heater

COMPRESSOR P.T.C. Starting Type FREEZER LAMP 40W (1 EA)

EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type REFRIGERATOR LAMP 40W (1 EA) / 30W (1 EA)

CONDENSER Wire Condenser

REFRIGERANT R134a (180g)

LUBRICATING OIL FREOL @10G (310 cc)

CAPILLARY TUBE ID 0.83

948
894
602
662
711
790
1135.5
1753

<Front View> <Plane View>

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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Ref No. : GR-P257
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS (mm) 894(W)X875(D)X1753(H) FIRST DEFROST 4 - 5 Hours

NET WEIGHT (kg) 132 DEFROST CYCLE 13 - 15 Hours

COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling DEFROSTING DEVICE Heater, Sheath

TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control ANTI SWEAT HEATER Dispenser Duct Door Heater

DEFROSTING SYSTEM Full Automatic Dispenser Heater

Heater Defrost Home Bar Heater

INSULATION Cyclo-Pentane ANTI-FREEZING HEATER Damper Heater

COMPRESSOR P.T.C. Starting Type FREEZER LAMP 40W (1 EA)

EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type REFRIGERATOR LAMP 40W (1 EA) / 30W (1 EA)

CONDENSER Wire Condenser

REFRIGERANT R134a (180g)

LUBRICATING OIL FREOL @10G (310 cc)

CAPILLARY TUBE ID 0.83

DRIER MOLECULAR SIEVE XH-7

948
894
687
747
796
1753

875
1220.5

<Front View> <Plane View>

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SPECIFICATIONS
2. Ref No. : GR-L257
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS (mm) 894(W)X875(D)X1753(H) DRIER MOLECULAR SIEVE XH-7

NET WEIGHT (kg) 132 FIRST DEFROST 4 - 5 Hours

COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling DEFROST CYCLE 13 - 15 Hours

TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control DEFROSTING DEVICE Heater, Sheath

DEFROSTING SYSTEM Full Automatic ANTI SWEAT HEATER Dispenser Duct Door Heater

Heater Defrost Dispenser Heater

INSULATION Cyclo-Pentane ANTI-FREEZING HEATER Damper Heater

COMPRESSOR P.T.C. Starting Type FREEZER LAMP 40W (1 EA)

EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type REFRIGERATOR LAMP 40W (1 EA) / 30W (1 EA)

CONDENSER Wire Condenser

REFRIGERANT R134a (180g)

LUBRICATING OIL FREOL @10G (310 cc)

CAPILLARY TUBE ID 0.83

948
894
687
747
796
1753

875
1220.5

<Front View> <Plane View>

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1. Ref No. : GR-P227/GR-P257 (INTERNAL FILTER)

Cover PWB

Frame Display

Water Tube
Dispenser Lamp

Ice & Water


Dispenser Button

Home Bar

Freezer Refrigerator
compartment compartment
Milk product corner

Lamp
Automatic Icemaker

Shelf Door Rack

Lamp Shelf
Can Server (Optional)
Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf Refreshment center(Optional)
Shelf (Folding or Normal)
Egg Box
Drawer
Vegetable Drawer
Door rack

Humidity Switch
Drawer
Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Door Rack

Lower cover Conversion switch


(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
2. Ref No. : GR-P227/GR-P257 (EXTERNAL FILTER)

Cover PWB

Frame Display

Dispenser Lamp

Ice & Water


Dispenser Button

Home Bar

Freezer Refrigerator
compartment compartment
Milk product corner

Lamp
Automatic Icemaker

Shelf Door Rack

Lamp Shelf
Can Server (Optional)
Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf Refreshment center(Optional)
Shelf (Folding or Normal)
Egg Box
Drawer
Vegetable Drawer
Door rack

Humidity Switch
Drawer
Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Door Rack

Lower cover Conversion switch


(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
3. Ref No. : GR-P227/GR-P257 (INTERNAL FILTER)

Cover PWB

Frame Display

Water Tube
Dispenser Lamp

Ice & Water


Dispenser Button

Freezer Refrigerator
compartment compartment
Milk product corner

Lamp
Automatic Icemaker

Shelf Door Rack

Lamp Shelf
Can Server (Optional)
Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf Refreshment center(Optional)
Shelf (Folding or Normal)
Egg Box
Drawer
Vegetable Drawer
Door rack

Humidity Switch
Drawer
Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Door Rack

Lower cover Conversion switch


(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
4. Ref No. : GR-P227/GR-P257 (EXTERNAL FILTER)

Cover PWB

Frame Display

Dispenser Lamp

Ice & Water


Dispenser Button

Freezer Refrigerator
compartment compartment
Milk product corner

Lamp
Automatic Icemaker

Shelf Door Rack

Lamp Shelf
Can Server (Optional)
Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf Refreshment center(Optional)
Shelf (Folding or Normal)
Egg Box
Drawer
Vegetable Drawer
Door rack

Humidity Switch
Drawer
Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Door Rack

Lower cover Conversion switch


(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)

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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR
1. How to Adjust Door Height of Refrigerator
■ Make the refrigerator level first. (If the refrigerator is not installed on the flat floor, the height of freezer and refrigerator
door may not be the same.)

1. If the height of freezer door is lower than that of 2. If the height of freezer door is higher than that of
refrigerator compartment : refrigerator compartment :

Height
Difference
Height Height
Difference Difference

Height
Difference

1 Adjusting
Screw

2 Driver

Insert a driver  into the groove  of adjusting screw Insert a driver  into the groove  of adjusting screw
and rotate driver in arrow direction (clockwise) until the and rotate driver in arrow direction (clockwise) until the
refrigerator becomes horizontal. refrigerator becomes horizontal.

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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR
2. How to Install Water Pipe 2-1. When connecting directly to the water tap.
■ Before Installation ■ Please confirm the following installation parts.
1. The icemaker requires the water pressure of 1.5 -
8.5kgf/cm2. (It is acceptable if city water fills a cup of
180cc with water for 3 seconds)
2. Install booster pump where the city water pressure is
below 1.5kgf/cm2 for normal operation of water and ice
dispenser.
Valve Feed Rubber, Packing Connector, Pipe
3. The total length of water pipe shall be less than 12m. Do
not bend the pipe at right angle. If the length is more
than 12m, there will be troubles on water supply due to
water pressure drop.
4. Please install water pipe where there is no heat around.

Connector, Pipe Tape, Teflon

Class. Shape and Spec. Nomenclature P/No Remarks


Conve- Valve Feed 5221JA3001A Common Use
rtible
Water
Valve

Water Connector, (MECH) Pipe 4932JA3003A


Conn- Conversion Connector(3/4") 6631JA3004A No Holes
ector Balance Conector(3/4") 6631JA3004B
Packing(ø24x3t) 3920JA3001B
Connector, (MECH) Pipe 4932JA3003B
Conversion Connector(W25) 6631JA3004C No Holes
Balance Conectoor(W25) 6631JA3004D
Packing(ø23x3t) 3920JA3001A
Connector, (MECH) Pipe 4932JA3003C
Conversion Connector(W28) 6631JA3004E No Holes
Balance Conector(W28) 6631JA3004F
Packing(ø26x3t) 3920JA3001C
Connector, (MECH) Pipe 4932JA3003D
Conversion Connector(1/2") 6631JA3004G No Holes
Balance Conector(1/2") 6631JA3004H
Packing(ø19x3t) 3920JA3001D

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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR
1. Connection of Pipe Connector A and B. Caution : • Feed pipe should be connected to cold water
1) Turn off main valve of water pipe. line. If it is connected to hot water line, trouble
2) Disconnect water tap from piping by loosening nuts. may occur.
3) Connect pipe connector A and B to piping after sealing • Please check rubber packing when connecting
the pipe connector with sealing tapes. feed pipe.
4) Connect feed valve to pipe connector A.
5) If there is only one tap water pipe, connect pipe
connector A only and install feed pipe.

Single Lever Type Faucet General Type


(general)

Pipe Connector B Feed


Hot Water Valve
Pipe Connector A Feed
Feed Valve
Valve
Cold Water

Two Hands Type Faucet Single Lever Type Faucet (one


hole, tech type and hand spray)

How to wind Feed


Feed Valve
Sealing Tapes. Valve

2. Water Supply
1) After the installation of feed water, plug the refrigerator 2) Check leakage at connecting part, then arrange water
to the earthered wall outlet, press the water dispenser tube and locate the refrigerator at its regular place if
button for 2 - 3 minutes, and confirm that the water there is no leaking.
comes out.

Water Tube

Water Tube

Nut

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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR
3. When customer uses bottled water.
*If customer wants to use bottled water, extra pump should be installed as shown below.

1. The pump system should not be on the floor (it may cause noise and vibration). Securely fasten the inlet and outlet
nuts of pump.
2. If there is any leakage after installation, cut the water tube at right angle and reassemble.
3. When put the water tube end into the bottle, leave a clearance between bottle bottom and water tube end.
4 Check water coming out and any leakage.

Caution : • If feed tube is more than 4m, less water will come out due to pressure drops.
• Use standard feed tube to prevent leaking.

■ Outternal Filter
1. Filter Fixation
1) There are two types of filter. One is nut type and the other is connector type.
2) Connect feed tube to the filter outlet and water valve connecting tube.
3) Fix the filter at proper place around the sink where it is easy to replace the filter and to receive the cleaning water.
Please consider the length of tube shall be less than 8m when locating filter.

Nut Nut
Inlet Outlet

Water Tube or

Connector Type Nut Type

Hot Water
2. Filter Cleaning Cold Water
1) Connect feed tube to the inlet of feed valve and filter.
2) Clean the main valve and feed valve with water for at
least one minute until clean water comes out. Filter Inlet
Feed Valve

Filter

Water

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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR
■ Install Water Filter (Applicable to some models only)
■ Before Installing water filter
Control box
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.
Aligning with the guide line
and the fastening indication line

Control box

Aligning with the guide line


and the loosening indication line
■ After installing water filter
Reassemble the lamp cover and the top shelf of the
refrigerator. To place the top shelf of the refrigerator, raise
■ Installing water filter the front part of the shelf a bit so that the hook of the shelf
1. Initial installation of water filter is fit into the groove.
Remove the filter substitute cap by turning it In order to clean the water filter system, drain water for
counterclockwise () by 90 degrees and pulling it down. about 3 min.

Note : Keep it safe to use it later when you do not use the Note : Then open the door of the refrigerator and check for
filter. water droppings on the shelf under 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 : Check that the guideline and the fastening
indication line are aligned.

Substitute
cap
Separation
of red cap
Adhesion
sticker

2. Replacement of water filter


While holding the lower part of the filter, turn it
counterclockwise () by 90 degrees and pull it down.
Note : Check that the guideline and the loosening
indication line are aligned.

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HOW TO INSTALL REFRIGERATOR
3. How to Control the Amount of Water Supplied to Icemaker.

3-1. Confirm the amount of water supplied to the icemaker.

Water Amount
Indicator Light

Feeler Arm
Power
Water Amount Switch
Selection Button

1) The automatic icemaker can automatically make 6 cubes at a time, 70~120 pieces per day. This quantity may vary by
circumstance, including ambient temperature, door opening, freezer load. etc.
2) Icemaking stops when the ice bin is full.
3) If you don't want to use the automatic icemaker, turn the icemaker switch to OFF.
If you want to use automatic icemaker again, change the switch to ON.
4) The water amount will vary depending on the water amount selection button.
Setting, as well as the water pressure of the connected water line.

NOTE
• It is normal that a noise is produced when ice drops into the ice storage bin.

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MICOM FUNCTION
1. Monitor Panel

1-1. GR-P227/GR-P257

Expres Freezer Door Alarm Button/


Selection Button Lock Button

Dispenser Dispenser Light On/Off Button/


Selection Button Filter Status Display RESET Button

Temperature Adjust Button Temperature Adjust Button


For Freezer Compartment For Refrigerator Compartment

1-2. Display Second Function

Demo Mode

Buzzer Mute Mode


Display Power
Saving Mode

1. Door Alarm Buzzer Mute Mode


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

2. Display Power saving Mode


It places display in standby mode until door is opened.
Press FREEZER and EXPRESS FRZ. buttons simultaneously to turn all LEDs ON and then OFF with the recognition
sound of Ding~ after 5 seconds. (Be sure not to press only one button to work.)

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MICOM FUNCTION

Once the mode activates, the display is always OFF. Until door is opened or display button is pressed. When 20 seconds
has elapsed after closing door or pressing button, the display turns OFF. To deactivate this mode is same as the activation
methods. The mode inactivates when resetting the power.

3. Exhibition Mode
Demo mode is available for displaying the refrigerator in a sales setting or similar condition.
It allows the display, dispenser, lights, and fan to operate without running the compressor.
To enter the DEMO mode, press and hold the REFRIGERATOR and EXPRESS FRZ. buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds until the Ding~ sounds.
To exit the DEMO mode and return to normal operation, press and hold the REFRIGERATOR and EXPRESS FRZ.
buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds until the Ding~ sounds again.
The refrigerator will default to the NORMAL mode (DEMO mode OFF) if the power fails.

2. Description of Function
2-1-1. Funnction of Temperature Selection

Division Power Initially On 1st Press 2st Press 3th Press 4th Press
Temperature
Medium Medium Max Max Min Medium Min
Control

Freezer Control -19 °C -22 °C -23 °C -15 °C -17 °C

Refrigeration
3 °C 2 °C 0°C 6 °C 4 °C
Control

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

❉ Whenever pressing button, setting is repeated 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 actual temperature within refrigerator.
• Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time. Please adjust temperature as above after using refrigerator for minimum
2~3 days.

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MICOM FUNCTION
2-1-2. LCD Back Light Control
1. In order to easily view display status on the LCD, LCD Back Light is turned on for a minute in application of initial power,
for a minute in button manipulation and for a minute after closing time from opening time of 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. If pressing the special freezing button and the freezing temperature adjustment button for more than a second, the back
light is turned on and all the graphics of LCD are turned on. If releasing the button, the LCD graphic is displayed in the
previous status and the back light is turned off (check LCD graphic and back light ON/OFF status).

2-1-3. Outside temperature display function


1. Outside temperature sensor at the left U of refrigerator senses ambient temperature and displays the outside temperature
in the left side of “Outside temperature” text on the LCD of the display part.
2. Ambient temperature is displayed up to -9°C ~ 49°C and displayed as “Lo” for less than -10°C and as “HI” for more than
50°C. If the ambient temperature sensor fails, it is displayed as “Er”.
3. Since display temperature of outside temperature is temperature sensed by the ambient sensor in the hinge U of the
freezing room, it may differ from the outside temperature display of other household electrical appliances.

2-1-4. Lock function (display button lock)


1. In power application of refrigerator, the LOCK text is turned off at the right side of lock graphic of display with the lock
replease status.
2. If desiring to lock the dislay the dispenser and control panel, push on the LOCK button more than 3 seconds. LOCK is
turned on at the right side of lock graphic of display with lock status.
3. The buzzer sound and control panel and dispenser function is not performed even if pressing display button other than
lock key in the lock status.
4. If desiring to release the lock status and pressing the lock button more than 3 seconds. LOCK text is turned off at the right
side of lock graphic of display with the lock release status.

2-1-5. Filter condition display function


1. There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser.
2. Water filter needs replacement once six months.
3. Water filter light and FILTER RESET HOLD 3SECS text turn on to tell you need to replace the filter soon.
4. After replacing the filter, press and hold the lock button more than 3seconds.
Then water filter light and FILTER RESET HOLD 3SECS text turn off with reset status.

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MICOM FUNCTION
2-2. Dispenser use selection
You can select water or ice. DISPENSER
❉ Please select water, slice ice and square ice by pressing button as you desire.
❉ Please press the push button lightly by catching and pushing in cup.
• The border line is indicated for the selected function.
• “Tak!” sounds if 5 seconds pass after ice comes out.
It is sound that the outlet of ice is closed.
Pressing
Switch
REFERENCE : Please wait for 2-3 seconds in order to take final ice slices or drops of
water when taking out cup from the pressing switches after taking ice
or water.

2-3. Automatic ice maker


• The automatic ice maker can automatically make 8 pieces of ice cube at a time, 80 pieces a day. But these quantities may
be varied according to various conditions including how many times the refrigerator door opens and closes.
• Ice making stops when the ice bin is full.
• If you don’t want to use automatic ice-maker, change the ice-maker switch to ON-OFF.
If you want to use automatic ice-maker again, change the switch to OFF-ON.

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

2-4. When ice maker does not operate smoothly


Ice is lumped together
• When ice is lumped together, take the ice lumps out of the ice bin, break them into small pieces, and then place them into
the ice bin again.
• When the ice maker produces too small or lumped together ice, the amount of water supplied to the ice maker need to
adjusted. Contact the service center.
✻ If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together.

Power failure
• Ice may drop into the freezer compartment. Take the ice bin out and discard all the ice then dry it and place it back. 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.

2-5. Express Freezer


Please select this function for prompt freezer.
• “On” or “Off” is repeated whenever pressing button.
• The arrow mark graphic remains at the On status after flickering 4 times
when selecting Special Refrigeration “On”.
• Super freezer function automatically turns off if a fixed time passes.

2-6. Lock
This button stops operation of different button.
• Locking or Release is repeated whenever pressing the .
• Pressing the other button when selecting ‘ALARM/LOCK’, the button does
not operate.

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MICOM FUNCTION
2-7. Super freezing
1. EXPRESS FRZ freezing is a function to increase the cooling speed of the freezer compartment by running both the
compressor and the fan simultaneously.
2.EXPRESS FRZ is cancelled and the refrigerator returns to its default setting in the event of a power interruption.
3. SelectingEXPRESS FRZ changes only the speed of the cooling without affecting the set temperature.
4. The temperature can be adjusted even when EXPRESS FRZ has been selected and is in progress.
5. The freezer operates at whatever temperature was set at the time EXPRESS FRZ was selected.
6. If you select EXPRESS FRZ, the compressor and fan will run until it is deselected or the cycle time has elapsed.
(3 hours : compressor and fan run / 3 ~ 24 hours : COLDEST operation)
7. If a defrost cycle occurs while an EXPRESS FRZ is already running, EXPRESS FRZ runs for its remaining cycle time
after the defrost cycle is completed. If the defrost cycle takes longer than 30 minutes, EXPRESS FRZ will run for only 2
hours at the end of the defrost cycle.
8. If you press EXPRESS FRZ during a defrost cycle, the EXPRESS FRZ indicator (LCD or LED, depending upon the
model) will illuminate but the compressor will not operate until the defrost cycle is complete.
9. If you press EXPRESS FRZ within 7 minutes of compressor cut-off, the compressor will not operate until the 7-minute
delay has passed.
10. The freezer fan motor runs at high speed during the EXPRESS FRZ cycle.

2-8. *Miracle Zone function


1. Miracle Zone is located at the bottom room of R-room and maintains optimum temperature depending on foods through
selection of desired foods kept in the Miracle Zone from vegetables to meat with a display.
Set temperature in the Miracle Zone by using a separate selection button at the right side of the Miracle Zone. Initial
notch is in “veg.”status in application of power. Whenever pressing buttons, notch changes while LED is displayed in the
order of “veg. → cheeze → meat → veg.”.
Provided that selected notch LED turns off if opening doors of the R-room and it turns off if closing doors of R-room.
2. Temperature of the miracle zone is controlled with a stemping damper at the left side of the miracle zone and controlled
with a miracle zone at the rear side of miracle zone.
3. Change of the notch by temperature control S/W at the miracle zone is controlled after 10 seconds have passed after
selecting final notches.
4. Miracle zone damper is forcedly closed during test mode or defrost mode.

2-9. Control of variable type of freezing room fan

Miracle Zone NOTCH meat cheeze veg.


Setting Indication -1°C 2°C 4°C
1. To increase cooling speed and load response speed, MICOM variably controls freezing room fan motor at the high speed
of RPM and standard RPM.
2. MICOM only operates in the input of initial power or super freezing operation or load response operation for the high
speed of RPM and operates in the standard RPM in other general operation.
3. If opening doors of freezing / cold storage room or home bar while fan motor in the freezing room operates, the freezing
room fan motor normally operates (If being operated in the high speed of RPM, it converts operation to the standard
RPM). However, if opening doors of freezing room or home bar, the freezing room fan motor stops.
4. As for monitoring of BLDC fan motor error in the freezing room, MICOM immediately stops the fan motor by determining
that the BLDC fan motor is locked or poor if there would be position signal for more than 115 seconds at the BLDC motor.
Then it displays failure (refer to failure diagnosis function table) at the display part of refrigerator, the BLDC motor doesn’t
operate more. If you want to operate the BLDC motor, turn off and on power resource.

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MICOM FUNCTION
2-10. Control of M/C room fan motor
1. The M/C room fan motor performs ON/OFF control by linking with the COMP.
2. It controls at the single RPM without varying RPM.
3. Failure sensing method is same as in fan motor of freezing fan motor (refer to failure diagnosis function table for failure
display).

2-11. 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 room or home bar opened.
2. Buzzer rings three times in the interval of 0.5 second 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 all the doors of freezing / cold storage room or home bar are closed during door open alarm, alarm is immediately
released.

Doors of freezing /
cold storage room Closing Opening Closing Opening Closing
or home bar
3 Times 3 Times 3 Times 3 Times

BUZZER
Within A minute 30 30 30
a minute seconds seconds seconds

2-12. Ringing of button selection buzzer


1. If pressing the front display button, “Ding ~ “ sound rings.

2-13. Ringing of compulsory operation, compulsory frost removal buzzer


1. If pressing the test button in the main PCB, “Phi ~ “ sound rings.
2. In selecting compulsory 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 compulsory 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.

2-14. Frost removal function


1. Frost removal is performed whenever total operation time of compressor becomes 7 ~ 7.5 hour.
2. In providing initial power (or returning power failure), frost removal starts whenever total operation time of compressor
becomes 4 ~ 4.5 hour.
3. Frost removal is completed if temperature of a frost removal sensor becomes more than 5°C after starting frost removal.
Poor frost removal is not displaced if it does not arrive at 5°C even if two hours have passed after starting frost removal.
4. No removal is done if frost removal sensor becomes poor (snapping or short-circuit).

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MICOM FUNCTION
2-15. Sequential operation of built-in product
Built-in products such as compressor, frost removal heater, freezing room fan, Cooling Fan and step motor damper are
sequentially operated as follows for preventing noise and part damage occurred due to simultaneous operation of a lot of
parts in applying initial power and completing test.

Function Load Operation Sequence Remark

When temperature If error occurs


of a frost removal MIRACLE during operation,
sensor becomes POWER 0.3 COMP 0.3 F-FAN 0.3 R-STEP 0.3 ZONE 0.3 HOME
sec. sec. & sec. MOTOR sec. STEP sec. BAR initial operation is
more than 45°C C-FAN DAMPER DAMPER HEATER not done.
(In purchase, ON ON ON ON MOTOR ON
movement) ON
In applying Initial power

When ■ Sequence of
temperature of a 0.3 6 0.3 5 0.3 DAMPER 5 DAMPER load operation
frost removal POWER sec. FROST sec. FROST sec. HOME sec. HOME sec. & sec. &
REMOVAL REMOVAL BAR BAR when closing
sensor becomes DUCT DOOR DUCT DOOR
HEATER HEATER HEATER HEATER HEATER HEATER F-room and
less than 45°C ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF R-room.
(In power failure,
service)

MIRACLE
0.3 PIPE 5 PIPE 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 ZONE 0.3
sec. & sec. & sec. COMP sec. F-FAN sec. R-STEP sec. sec. HOME
DISP' DISP' & MOTOR STEP BAR
HEATER HEATER C-FAN DAMPER DAMPER HEATER
ON ON MOTOR ON
ON OFF ON
ON

Test mode 1 If pressing switch


MIRACLE
(Compulsory TEST OTHER 0.3 0.3 F-FAN 0.3 R-STEP 0.3 ZONE once more in the
S/W COMP test mode 2 or
function) LOAD sec. sec. & sec. MOTOR sec. STEP
(PRESS C-FAN DAMPER DAMPER temperature of a
Once) OFF ON ON ON MOTOR
TEST MODE

frost removal
CLOSE sensor is more
than 5°C, it
Test mode 2 immediately
(Compulsory frost returns to the test
TEST 0.3 F-FAN 0.3 FROST 0.3 R-STEP
COMP sec. sec. sec. mode for initial
removal) S/W & REMOVAL MOTOR
(PRESS C-FAN HEATER DAMPER operation
2 Times) OFF ON (COMP operates
OFF CLOSE
after 7 minutes).

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MICOM FUNCTION
2-16. Failure Diagnosis Function
1. Failure diagnosis function is function to facilitate service when nonconforming matters affecting performance of product
during use of product.
2. In occurrence of failure, pressing the function adjustment button does not perform function.
3. If nonconforming matters occurred are released during display of failure code, MICOM returns to the original state (Reset).
4. Failure code is displayed on the display part of setting 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.

✽ All LCDs turn off other than freezer room notch temperature display and refrigerator room notch temperature
display(failure code indication part) in case of indicating failure modes(except for Note1, Note2).

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MICOM FUNCTION

2-17. Test Function


1. The purpose of test function is to check function of the PWB and product and to search for the failure part at the failure
status.
2. Test button is placed on the main PCB of refrigerator (test switch), and the test mode will be finished after maximum 2
hours irrespective of test mode and then is reset to the normal status.
3. Function adjustment button is not perceived during performance of test mode.
4. In finishing test mode, always pull the power cord out and then plug-in it again for the normal state.
5. If nonconforming contents such as sensor failure are found during performance of test mode, release the test mode and
display the failure code.
6. Even if pressing the test button during failure code display, test mode will not be performed.

Mode Operation Contents Remarks

Test 1 Press test button once 1. Continuous operation of compressor Freezing fan turns off in
(strong cold mode) 2. Continuous operation of freezing bldc motor door opening
(high-speed RPM) and cooling bldc motor
3. Defrost heater turns off
4. Stepping motor damper is completely
opened (open of baffle)
5. Miracle zone stepping motor damper is
completely closed.
6. All display LCD graphics turns on.

Test 2 Press test button once at 1. Compressor OFF Return to the normal mode
the test mode 1 status 2. Freezing bldc motor and cooling bldc motor when the defrost sensor is
(forced defrost mode) turn off above +5°C
3. Defrost heater turns on
4. Stepping motor damper is completely
closed (closing of baffle)
5. Miracle zone stepping motor damper is
completely closed.
6. All display LCD graphics turns off (only LCD
turns on for(A) “MIDIUM” status, (B)
“MIDIUM” status)

Normal Press test button once at Return to the initial status. Compressor will operate
Status the test mode 2 status after delay for 7 minutes

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MICOM FUNCTION
✻ LCD check function: If simultaneously pressing super freezer button and freezing temperature adjustment button for a
second, a back light is turned on and all display LCD graphics on. If releasing the button, the LCD
graphic displays the previous status, the back light is turned off (LCD graphic and back light ON/OFF
check).

<TEST MODE 1 STATUS LCD>

<TEST MODE 2 STATUS LCD>

2-18. Function of dispenser and water dispenser built-in


1. This is function allowing ice and water to come outside without opening door.
2. If pressing the dispenser switch (rubber button) after selecting ice (cube ice, crushed ice) or water, ice and water
equivalent to each come out. However, the duct doors are opened by electrical solenoid valve (Duct Door Solenoid) if
pressing the press switch in case of selecting ICE. If pressing the dispenser press switch and then detaching the hands,
the duct door is closed after it is opened for 5 seconds.
3. Function allowing ice and water to come stops if freezing room doors are opened.
4. If there is no Off signal even when 3 minutes have passed while pressing the dispenser press switch after selecting ice
(cube ice, crushed ice) or water, geared motor and solenoid (Cube, Water) is automatically turned off. However, the
solenoid (duct door) is stop 5 seconds after Off (to prevent short-circuit of a coil due to overheat of solenoid).
5. Dispenser Lamp On/Off function
Lamp on the dispenser part is turned on if pressing the dispenser press switch after selecting ice (cube ice, crushed ice)
or water. If detaching the hands, it is turned off.
6. Selection function of water/crushed/ cube ice
1) This is function to allow selection of water/crushed/ cube ice function depending on user’s selection. Display and
selection is done if pressing the dispenser selection button.
2) In the initial Power On, cube ice is automatically selected.
3) In selecting cube ice, geared motor is operated so that crushed ice can be supplied outside if pressing the press switch
when ice is formed in the ice storage container (Bank, Ice).
4) In selecting cube ice, geared motor is operated so that cube ice can be supplied outside if pressing the press switch
when ice is formed in the ice storage container (Bank, Ice).
7. Water dispenser function
1) LCD is displayed for selection if user selects water at the function adjustment part.
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 M/C room is opened so that water can be supplied if selecting Water from the function adjustment part and then
pressing the press switch.

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1. Explanation for PWB circuit

1-1. Power circuit


The power circuit includes a Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS). It consists of a rectifier (BD1 and CE1) converting AC
to DC, a switch (IC2) switching the DC voltage, a transformer, and a feedback circuit (IC3 and IC4).

Caution : Since high voltage (310 Vdc) is maintained at the power terminal, wait at least 3 minutes after unplugging the
appliance to check the voltages to allow the current to dissipate.

Voltage of every part is as follows:

Part VA1 CE1 CE2 CE3 CE4 CE5


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

(1) GR-P227/L227

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1-2. Oscillation circuit
The oscillation circuit generates a basic clock signal for synchronization and time calculation related to the transmission of
data and calculations made by the MICOM (IC1). The oscillator (OSC1) must always be replaced with an exact replacement
part. If this specification is changed, the change will affect the time calculations of the MICOM and it might not work at all.

(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

1-3. Reset circuit


The RESET circuit allows various parts of the MICOM, such as RAM, defrosting, etc., to be restarted from the initial state
when power is interrupted or restored. A LOW signal applied to the reset terminal for 10 ms causes the MICOM to reset
itself. During normal operation, the voltage at the reset terminal is 5 Vdc. If the reset fails, the MICOM will not operate.

(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-4. Load/dispenser operation, door opening circuit

1. LOAD DRIVING CIRCUIT


✽ The fan operates at the regular speed even if the door of the refrigerator or freezer is opened. When the doors are closed,
the fan reverts to its original speed.
✽ (A), (B), (C), and (D) of door switch for the freezer or refrigerator are connected to the door open sensing circuit in parallel
toward both ends of switch to determine door open at MICOM.
✽ In the TEST mode, the fan will stop if any door is opened. It will resume operation when the door is closed.

Defrost AC Converting Refrigerator Dispenser


Type of Load Compressor
Heater Relay LAMP Heater

Measuring part (IC6) IC6-16 IC6-13 IC6-12 IC6-15 IC6-14


ON Within 1 V
Status
OFF 12 V

(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-5. Dispenser operation circuit
(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

1) Check load driving status

WATER VALVE
GEARED SOLENOID PILOT SOLENOID
Type of Load
MOTOR CUBE VALVE DISPENSER
WATER

Measuring part IC7-15 IC7-14 IC7-13 IC7-12 IC7-11


ON Within 1 V
Status
OFF 12 V

2) Lever Switch sensing circuit


Measuring part
IC1(Micom) (No. 16)
Lever S/W
5V
On (60 Hz)
0V
OFF 5V

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-6. Door opening sensing circuit
(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

Measuring part
IC1 (MICOM) No. (44, 45) / (45, 46) / (47, 48) Pin
Door of Freezer and Refrigerator
Closing 5 V ( A - B , C - D . Switch at both ends are at Off status)
Opening 0 V ( A - B , C - D . Switch at both ends are at On status)

✽ Since door switches (A) and (B) are interconnected, if either fails, the other will not respond properly.
✽ If either switch fails, the light will not come on.

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1-7. Temperature sensing circuit
(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

The circuits involving the freezer and refrigerator sensors control the temperature in both the freezer and the refrigerator.
The icemaker sensor detects when ice is made. The defrost sensor determines both the need for defrosting and the
efficiency of the defrost operation. See the table below for voltages and checkpoints.

SENSOR CHECK POINT NORMAL(-22 °F ~ 122 °F) IN SHORT IN OPEN

Freezing sensor POINT A Voltage

Defrost sensor POINT B Voltage

Refrigerator sensor 1 POINT C Voltage 0.5 V~4.5 V 0V 5V

Refrigerator sensor 2 POINT D Voltage

Magic room/ Opti Fresh Sensor POINT E Voltage

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-8. Switch entry circuit
The following circuits are sensing signal form the damper motor reed switch for testing and diagnosing the refrigerator.

(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

1-9. Option designation circuit (model separation function)


(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

The circuits shown above vary according to which features are included on your particular model.

Separation Connection Status Application Standard


Connection Miracle Zone exist
OP1
OUT Miracle Zone don’t exist

uThese circuits are preset at the factory and cannot be altered.

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-10. Stepping motor operation circuit
(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

The motor is driven by magnetism formed in the areas of the coils and the stator. Rotation begins when a HIGH signal is
applied to MICOM Pin 33 of IC10 (TA7774F). This causes an output of HIGH and LOW signals on MICOM pins 34 and 35.

Explanation) The stepping motor is driven by sending signals of 3.33 mSEC via MICOM pins 33, 34, and 35, as shown in
the chart below. These signals are output via terminals 10, 11, 14, and 15 via input terminals 3, 6, and 8 of
IC10 (TA7774F), the motor drive chip. The output signals allow the coils wound on each phase of the stator to
form a magnetic field, which causes rotation. Input to the terminals INA and INB of IC10 as shown in the chart
below drives the motor.

CCW (Reverse rotation) (Positive rotation) CW

INA

INB

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-11. Fan motor driving circuit (freezer, mechanical area)
1. The circuit cuts all power to the fan drive IC, resulting in a standby mode.
2. This circuit changes the speed of the fan motor by varying the DC voltage between 7.5 Vdc and 16 Vdc.
3. This circuit stops the fan motor by cutting off power to the fan when it senses a lock-up condition.

a , d part b part e part


Motor OFF 5V 2V or less 2V or less
Motor ON 2 ~ 3V 12 ~ 14V 8 ~ 16V

(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-12. Temperature compensation and temperature compensation circuit
1. Temperature compensation in freezer and refrigerator
(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

Temperature compensation at refrigerator


Temperature compensation at freezer

Freezer Refrigerator
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]
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 kΩ 0 °C [0°F] 10 kΩ 0 °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]
470 Ω -5 °C [-9°F] 470 Ω -2.5 °C [-4.5°F] Cooler

u Temperature compensation table by adjustment value (difference value against current temperature)
Ex) If you change compensation resistance at a refrigerator (RCR1) from 10 kΩ (current resistance) to 18 kΩ (modified
resistance), the temperature at the refrigerator will increase by +1°C[+1.8°F].

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
u Temperature compensation table at the refrigerator is as follows:

Modification
resistance
470 Ω 2 kΩ 3.3 kΩ 5.6 kΩ 8.2 kΩ 10 kΩ 12 kΩ 18 kΩ 33 kΩ 56 kΩ 180 kΩ
Current
resistance
No 0.5 °C 1 °C 1.5 °C 2 °C 2.5 °C 3 °C 3.5 °C 4 °C 4.5 °C 5 °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 °C 1 °C 1.5 °C 2 °C 2.5 °C 3 °C 3.5 °C 4 °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 °C 1 °C 1.5 °C 2 °C 2.5 °C 3 °C 3.5 °C 4 °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 Down change Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up
1.5 °C 1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C 1 °C 1.5 °C 2 °C 2.5 °C 3 °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 °C 1 °C 0.5 ° No 0.5 °C 1 °C 1.5 °C 2 °C 2.5 °C 3 °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]
Refrigerator Down Down Down Drop change Up Up Up Up Up Up
(RCR1) 2.5 °C 2 °C 1.5 °C 1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C 1 °C 1.5 °C 2 °C 2.5 °C
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]
Down Down Down Down Down change Up Up Up Up Up
3 °C 2.5 °C 2 °C 1.5 °C 1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C 1 °C 1.5 °C 2 °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 °C 3 °C 2.5 °C 2 °C 1.5 °C 1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C 1 °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 °C 3 °C 2.5 °C 2 °C 1.5 °C 1 °C 0.5 °C No 0.5 °C 1 °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 °C 4 °C 3.5 °C 3 °C 2.5 °C 2 °C 1.5 °C 1 °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 Up
5 °C 4.5 °C 4 °C 3.5 °C 3 °C 2.5 °C 2 °C 1.5 °C 1 °C 0.5 °C No
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

u Temperature compensation at the freezer is performed the same as at the refrigerator. The value for the freezer is twice
that of the refrigerator.
u This circuit enters the necessary level of temperature compensation for adjusting the appliance. The method is the same
for every model in this appliance family.

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
2. Compensation circuit for temperature at freezer
(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

Temperature compensation in 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]

Compensation Compensation
for too warm for too cold Temperature compensation value Remarks
at refrigerator
JCR3 JCR4 JCR1 JCR2
0 °C (In shipment from factory)
CUT -1 °C [-1.8 °F]
CUT -1 °C [-1.8 °F]
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 0 °C [0 °F]
CUT CUT 0 °C [0 °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]

u This circuit allows adjustment of the set temperature for compensation by changing jumpers at locations JCR1~JCR4.

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-13. Communication circuit and connection L/Wire between main PCB and display PCB
The following communication circuit is used for exchanging information between the main MICOM of the Main PCB and the
dedicated MICOM of the LED (LCD) Display PCB.
A bi-directional lead wire assembly between the two boards is required for the display to function properly.

Poor communication occurs if a continuous information exchange fail to continue for more than 2 minutes between main
MICOM of main PCB and LCD (LED) dedicated MICOM for LCD (LED) control of display PCB.

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

DC 12V

Main MICOM LCD(LED) dedicated MICOM

GND

Transmission (error status)

Reception (notch status)

(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
2) Sensor resistance characteristics table

Refrigerator sensor 1&2


Measuring Temperature (°C) Freezing Sensor
Defrost sensor, Ambient sensor

-20 °C 22.3 kΩ 77 kΩ

-15 °C 16.9 kΩ 60 kΩ

-15 °C 13.0 kΩ 47.3 kΩ

-5 °C 10.1 kΩ 38.4 kΩ

0 °C 7.8 kΩ 30 kΩ

+5 °C 6.2 kΩ 24.1 kΩ

+10 °C 4.9 kΩ 19.5 kΩ

+15 °C 3.9 kΩ 15.9 kΩ

+20 °C 3.1 kΩ 13 kΩ

+25 °C 2.5 kΩ 11 kΩ

+30 °C 2.0 kΩ 8.9 kΩ

+40 °C 1.4 kΩ 6.2 kΩ

+50 °C 0.8 kΩ 4.3 kΩ

u Resistance value allowance of sensor is ±5%.


u When measuring the resistance value of the sensor, allow the temperature of that sensor to stabilize for at least 3 minutes
before measuring. This delay is necessary because of the sense speed relationship.
u Use a digital tester to measure the resistance. An analog tester has to great a margin of error.
u Resistance 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.
u Resistance of the freezing sensor shall be measured with a digital tester after separating CON7 of the PWB ASSEMBLY
and the MAIN part.

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EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT
1-14. Miracle Zone STEPPING MOTOR / Display
Miracle zone stepping motor damper is same as 1-8 stepping motor operation circuit and the miracle zone display turns on
only when the R-door opens.

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ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR
1. Operation Principle

1-1. Operation Principle of Icemaker

Power On

Start Position ¥ Adjusts EJECTOR to Start Position with power on.

Icemaking
¥ Waits until water becomes ice after starting the
Mode
icemaking operation.

Harvest
¥ Runs MOTOR to drop ice from the tray into the ICE BIN.
Mode
(During harvest mode, check if the ice bin is full)

Fill ¥ Performs Ice Making Mode after supplying water by operating


the SOLENOID in ICE VALVE.

Park Position ¥ With the detect lever, checks if the ICE BIN is full.

Test Mode ¥ To operate LINE and SERVICE, press and hold the Water
amount selection button for 3 seconds.
The icemaker will run through 3 stages:
Harvest Fill Icemaking.

1. Turning the Icemaker switch off (O) stops the ice making function.
2. Setting the Icemaker switch to OFF and then turning it back on will reset the icemaker control.

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ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR
2. ICEMAKER FUNCTIONS

2-1. Start Position


1. After POWER OFF or power outage, check the EJECTOR's position with MICOM initialization to restart.
2. How to check if it is in place:
- Check HIGH/LOW signals from HALL SENSOR in MICOM PIN.
3. Control Method to check if it is in place:
(1) EJECTOR is in place,
- It is an initialized control, so the mode can be changed to icemaking mode.
(2) EJECTOR isn't in place:
A. If EJECTOR is back in place within 2 minutes with the motor on, it is being initialized. If not, go to Step B.
B. Control the heater using the temperature sensor until the EJECTOR reaches the correct location.

2-2. Icemaking Mode


1. Icemaking refers to the freezing of supplied water in the ice tray. Complete freezing is assured by measuring the
temperature of the Tray with Icemaking SENSOR.
2. Icemaking starts after completion of the water fill operation.
3. The Ice Making function is completed when the sensor reaches 19°F (-7°C), 55 minutes after starting.

NOTE : After Icemaker Power is ON, the Icemaker heater will be on for test for 6 sec.

2-3. Harvest Mode


1. Harvest (Ice removing) refers to the operation of dropping ices into the ice bin from the tray when icemaking has
completed.
2. Harvest mode:
(1) The Heater is ON for 30 seconds, then the motor starts.
(2) The feeler arm senses the quantity of ice in the ice bin while rotating with the EJECTOR.
A. ice bin is full : The EJECTOR stops (heater off).
B. ice bin is not full : The EJECTOR rotates twice to open for ice.
If the EJECTOR does not rotate once within 5 minutes in B mode, separate heater control mode starts operating to
prevent the EJECTOR from being constrained. (It is recommended that the user open for ice to return to normal mode.)

2-4. Fill/Park Position


1. Once a normal harvest mode has been completed, the water solenoid will be activated.
2. The amount of water is adjusted by pressing the Fill Key repeatedly. This changes the time allowed for fill as illustrated in
the table below.

Water supply amount TABLE

STAGE TIME TO SUPPLY INDICATIONS REMARKS

1 5 sec.

The water amount will vary depending


2 5.5 sec. on the water control switch setting, as
(FIRST STAGE) well as the water pressure of the
connected water line.

3 6 sec.

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ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR
2-5. Function TEST
1. This is a forced operation for TEST, Service, cleaning, etc. It is operated by pressing and holding the Water amount selection
button for 3 seconds.
2. The test works only in the Icemaking Mode. It cannot be entered from the Harvest or Fill mode. (If there is an ERROR, it
can only be checked in the TEST mode.)
3. Caution! If the test is performed before water in the ice tray is frozen, the ejector will just pass through the water. When
the Fill mode begins (Stage 4), unless the water supply has been shut off, added water will overflow into the ice bin. If the
control doesn’t operate normally in the TEST mode, check and repair as needed.
4. After water is supplied, the normal CYCLE is followed: icemaking → Harvest → Fill → Park Position.
5. After Stage 5 is completed, the Ice Maker returns to MICOM control. The time needed to supply water resets to the pre-
test setting.
6. This icemaker function test takes about 90 seconds in case, there aren’t ices in the ice tray. If there are ices in the ice
tray, it can take more than 90 seconds.

Diagnosis TABLE

STAGE ITEMS INDICATOR REMARKS

Five seconds after heater starts, a


1 HEATER heater will go off if the temperature by
sensor is higher than 10°C

Five seconds after heater starts, you


2 MOTOR
can confirm that a motor is moving.

HALL IC I After the icemaker detects that ice has been


3 (detection of made, the motor and heater are off but on
position) standby until the cycle is cancelled.

HALL IC II You can confirm HALL IC detection of


4 (detection of position.
position)

Two seconds after detection of initial


5 VALVE
position, you can confirm that valve is on.

Return to Status prior to Five seconds after fifth stage is completed,


6 Reset
TEST MODE The icemaker resets to initial status.

3. Defect diagnosis function


3-1. ERROR CODES shown on Icemaker water supply control panel

NO DIVISION INDICATOR CONTENTS REMARKS


Mark time to Display switch
1 Normal supply None operates properly

Icemaking Make sure that the wire


2 Sensor Open or short-circuited wire on each sensor is
malfunction connected.

ERROR indicators in table can be checked only in TEST mode.

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CIRCUIT
(1) GR-P227/L227/P257/L257GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. Trouble Shooting
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

1) No power on outlet. * Measuring instrument :


1. Faulty start
2) No power on cord. Multi tester
Bad connection between adapter and outlet. (faulty adapter) ■ Check the voltage.
The Inner diameter of adapter. If the voltage is within ±85%
The distance between holes. of the rated voltage, it is OK.
The distance between terminals.
■ Check the terminal
The thickness of terminal.
movement.
Bad connection between plug and adapter (faulty plug).
The distance between pins.
Pin outer diameter.
3) Shorted start circuit.
No power on Disconnected copper wire. Power cord is disconnected. ■ Check both terminals of
power cord. Faulty soldering. power cord.
Internal electrical short. Power conducts : OK.
No power conducts : NG
Faulty terminal contact. Loose contact.
- Large distance between
male terminal.
- Thin female terminal.
Terminal disconnected.
Bad sleeve assembly.

Disconnected. Weak connection.


Short inserted cord length.
Worn out tool blade.

O.L.P is off. Capacity of O.L.P is small.


Characteristics of O.L.P is bad.
■ Check both terminals of
Bad connection. O.L.P.
Power is If power conducts : OK.
Inner Ni-Cr wire blows out.
disconnected. If not : NG.
Bad internal connection.
Faulty terminal caulking (Cu wire is cut).
Bad soldering.

No electric power on compressor. - Faulty compressor.

Faulty PTC. Power does not conduct. - Damage. ■ Check the resistance of both
Bad characteristics. - Initial resistance is big. terminals.
Bad connection with Too loose. At normal temperature 6 :
compressor. Assembly is not possible. OK.
Bad terminal connection. If disconnected : ∞.

4) During defrost. Start automatic defrost.


Cycle was set at defrost when the refrigerator
was produced.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

2. No cooling. 2) Refrigeration system is clogged. ■ Check the clogged


Moisture Residual moisture evaporator by heating (as
Air Blowing. Not performed.
clogged. in the evaporator. soon as the cracking sound
Too short.
begins, the evaporator start
Impossible moisture
freezing)
confirmation.
Low air pressure.
Leave it in the air. During rest time.
After work.
Caps are missed.

Residual moisture. Not dried in the compressor.


Elapsed more than 6 months after drying
Caps are missed.
No pressure when it is open.

No electric Insufficient drier Dry drier - Drier temperature.


power on capacity. Leave it in the air. Check on package
therm- condition.
ostat.
Good storage after
finishing.
Residual moisture Caps are missed. During transportation.
in pipes. During work.
Air blowing. Not performed.
Performed.
Too short time.
Low air pressure.
Less dry air.
Moisture penetration - Leave it in the air. - Moisture penetration.
into the refrigeration oil.
■ The evaporator does not cool
Short pipe insert. from the beginnig (no evidece
Weld joint Pipe gaps. of misture attached).
Too large.
clogged.
Damaged pipes. The evaporator is the same
Too much solder. as before even heat is
applied.
The capillary tube inserted depth. - Too much.
Drier cloggeing.
Capillary tube melts. - Over heat.
Clogged with foreign materials. Desiccant powder.
Weld oxides.
Drier angle.
Reduced cross section by cutting. - Squeezed.

Compressor cap is disconnected.


Foreign material clogging. Foreign materials are in the pipe.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

3. Refrigeration 1) Refrigerant Partly leaked. Weld joint leak.


is weak. Parts leak.

2) Poor defrosting capacity.


■ Check visually.
Drain path (pipe) clogged. Inject P/U into drain hose. Inject through the
hole.
Seal with drain.

Foreign materials P/U lump input.


penetration. Screw input.
Other foreign materials
input.

Cap drain is not disconnected.

Defrost heater does not Parts Heater Wire is cut.


generate heat. disconnected. Sheath ■ Check terminal
- Lead wire.
Conduction: OK.
- Heating wire.
No conduction: NG.
- Contact point
between heating and If wire is not cut, refer to
electric wire. resistance.
Dent by fin evaporator. P=Power
Heating wire is corroded V=Voltage
- Water penetration. R=Resistance
Bad terminal connection. V2
P= —
R

V2
R= —
P

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

3. Refrigeration
Residual Weak heat from heater. Sheath Heater - rated.
is weak. frost. Heater plate - rated.

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.

No automatic defrosting.

Defrost does not return.

3) Cooling air leak.


Bad gasket adhestion Gap.
Bad attachment.
Contraction.

Door sag. Bad adhesion.


Weak binding force at hinge.

4) No cooling air circulation. ■ Check the fan motor


Faulty fan motor. conduction: OK.
Fan motor. Self locked.
Wire is cut. No conduction: NG.
Bad terminal contact.

Door switch. Faults. Contact distance.


Button pressure.
Melted contact.
Contact.
Refrigerator and freezer switch reversed.
Button is not pressed. Poor door
attachment.
Door liner
(dimension).
Contraction inner
liner.
Misalignment.
Bad terminal
connection.
P/U liquid leak.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

3. Refrigeration 4) No cooling air circulation.


is weak. Faulty fan motor. Fan is Fan shroud contact. - Clearance.
constrained. Damping evaporator contact.
Accumulated residual frost.

Small cooling air Insufficient Fan overload. - Fan misuse.


discharge. motor RPM Bad low termperature RPM characteristics.
Rated power misuse.
Low voltage.

Faulty fan. Fan misuse.


Bad shape.
Loose connection. - Not tightly connected.
Insert depth.

Shorud. Bent.
Ice and foreign materials on rotating parts.

5) Compressor capacity. Rating misuse.


Small capacity.
Low valtage.

6) Refrigerant Malfunction of charging cylinder.


too much or too little. Wrong setting of refrigerant.
Insufficient compressor. - Faulty compressor.

7) Continuous operation
- No contact of temperature controller. - Foreign materials. ■ Check visually after
disassembly.

8) Damper opens continuously.


Foreign materials P/U liquid dump. ■ Check visually after
jammed. EPS water sediment. disassembly.
Screw.
Failed sensor. - Position of sensor.
Characteristics Bad characteristics of its own temperatue.
of damper. Parts misuse.
Charge of temperature - Impact.
characteristics.

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

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

4. Warm 1) Colgged cooling path.


refrigerator P/U liquid leak.
compartment Foreign materials. –– P/U dump liquid.
temperature.
2) Food storate. Store hot food.
Store too much at once.
Door open.
Packages block air flow.

5. No automatic 1) Faulty temperature sensor in freezer or refrigerator compartment. ■ Inspect parts measurements
operation. Faulty contact. and check visually.
(faulty Faulty temperature characteristics.
contacts.) 2) Refrigeration load is too much. Food. Too much food.
Hot food.
Frequent opening and closing.
Cool air leak.
Poor door close. – Partly opens.
3) Poor insulation.
4) Bad radiation. High ambient temperature.
Space is secluded.

5) Refrigerant leak.
6) Inadequate of refrigerant.
7) Weak compressor discharging power. Different rating.
Small capacity.
8) Fan does not work.
9) Button is positioned at "strong."

6. Dew and 1) Ice in freeezer compartment.


ice formation. External air inflow. –– Rubber motor assembly direction(reverse).
Door opens Weak door closing power.
but not closes. Stopper malfunction.
Door sag.
Food hinders door closing.

Gap around gasket. –– Contraction, distortion, loose, door twisted, corner not
fully inserted.
Food vapor. –– Storing hot food. –– Unsealed food.
2) Condensation in the refrigerator compartment.
Door opens Insufficient closing.
but not closes. Door sag.
Food hinders door closing.
Gasket gap.
3) Condensation on liner foam.
Cool air leak Not fully filled. Toop table part.
and transmitted. Out plate R/L part.
Flange gap. –– Not sealed.
Gasket gap.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

6. Dew and 4) Dew on door.


ice formation. Dew on the duct door. - Duct door heater is cut.
Dew on the dispense Recess Heater is cut.
recess. Duct door is open. / Foreign material clogging.

Dew on the door surface. Not fully filled.Surface.


Liquid shortage.
Cormer.
Liquid leak.
P/U liquid contraction.

Dew on the Bad wing adhesion. Wing sag(lower part).


gasket surface. Door liner shape mismatch.
Corner. Too much notch.
Broken.
Home Bar heater is cut.

5) Water on the floor.


Dew 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.

7. Sounds 1) Compressor compartment operating sounds.


Compressor sound Sound from machine itself.
inserted. Sound from vibration.
Restrainer.
Rubber Too hard.
seat. Distorted.
Aged.
Burnt.
Stopper. Bad Stopper Not fit
assembly. (inner
diameter
of stopper).
Tilted.
Not
Compressor base not connected.
Bad welding compressor stand(fallen).
Foreign materials in the compressor
compartment.

O.L.P. sound. Chattering sound.


Insulation paper vibration.
Capacitor noise. Pipe contacts each other. – Narrow interval.
Pipe sound. No vibration damper. Damping rubber-Q.
Damping rubber-S.
Capillary tube unattached.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK
7. Sounds 1) Compressor compartment operating sounds.
Transformer sound. Its own fault. –– Core gap.
Bad connection. –– Correct screw connection.
Drip tray vibration sound. Bad assembly.
Distortion.
Foreign materials inside.
Back cover machine sound. Bad connection.
Partly damaged.
Condenser drain sound. Not connected.
Bad pipe caulking.
2) Freezer compartment sounds.
Fan motor sound. Normal operating sound.
Vibration sound. Aged rubber seat.
Bad torque for assembling motor
bracket.
Sounds from fan Fan guide contact.
contact. Shroud burr contact.
Damping evaporator contact.
Residual frost contact. Poor treatment Cord heater.
Narrow evaporator interval.
Unbalance fan sounds. Unbalance. Surface machining conditions.
Fan distortion.
Misshappen.
Burr.

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


rubber assembly.)

Motor shaft Supporter disorted.


contact sounds. Tilted during motor assembly.

Resonance.
Evaporator noise. 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.
3) Bowls and bottles make contact on top shelf.

4) Refrigerator roof contact.

5) Refrigerator side contact.

6) Insufficient Lubricants on door hinge.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK

8. Faulty lamp 1) Lamp problem. Filament blows out.


(freezer and Glass is broken.
refrigerator 2) Bad lamp assembly. Not inserted.
compartment). 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. Its own defect.
Refrigerator and freezer switch is reversed.
Travlel distance.
Bad connection.
Bad terminal contact.
P/U liquid leak..

9. Faulty internal 1) Lead wire is damaged. ■ Connect conduction and


voltage(short). Wire damage when assembling P.T.C. Cover. non-conduction parts and
Outlet burr in the bottom plate. check with tester.
Pressed by cord heater. lead wire, evaporator pipe. Conduction: NG.
2) Exposed terminal. Resistance∞: OK.
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.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS. CAUSES AND CHECK POINTS. HOW TO CHECK
10. Structure, 1) Door foam.
appearance Sag. Weak torque of Bolt is loosened during
and others. hinge connection. transportaion.
Not tightly fastened.
Screw worn out .
Weak gasket Adhesion surface.
adhesion.
Fixed tape. Not well fixed.

Noise during Hinge interference. Bigger door foam.


operation. Hinge-Pin tilted-Poor flatness.
No washer.
No grease and not enough
quantity.
Malfunction. Not closed Interference between door liner and inner liner.
Refrigerator Stopper worn out.
compartment is Bad freezer compartment door
opened when freezer assembly.
compartment is No stopper.
closed (faulty stopper).

2) Odor.
Temperature of High. Faulty damper control.
refrigerator Button is set at "weak".
compartment. Door is open (interference by
food).
Deodorizer. No deodorizer.
Poor capacity.

Food Storage. Seal condition.


Store special odorous food.
Long term storage.
Others. Odors from chemical procucts.

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2. Faults

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
2-1. Power
Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

No power on - Power cord cut. - Check the voltage with tester. -Replace the components.
outlet. - Faulty connector insertion. - Check visually. -Reconnect 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 confirming
connected to high voltage. - Check the input volt are with tester low voltage). its specification.
- Short circuit by insects. (between power cord and products). - Replace with rated fuse.
- Electricity leakage. - Check the resistance of power cord ■ If fuse blowns out
- High voltage. with testerf (if it is 0Ω, it is shorted). frequently, reconfirm
- Short circuit of components the cause and prevent.
(tracking due to moisture and dust
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penetration).

2-2. Compressor

Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

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


does not Vlaue:∞ 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 - Not operate: Replace the frozen
compressor to force operation. compressor with new one, weld,
Auxiliary winding evacuate, and recharge refrigerant.
Main winding
Power

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


contacted.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
2-3. Temperature
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:
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Confirm visually.

Faulty fan motor due to faulty door - Iced button (faulty) operation: - Confirm icing causes 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 radiation 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). performs while the
- Check dust on the grill in - Remove dust and contaminants refrigerator is on.
compressor compartment. from grill for easy heat radiation.
- Check dust on the coils condenser. - Remove the dust with vacuum
cleaner from the coils condenser
while the refrigerator is off.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
2-4. Cooling
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).
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5. Check other parts (compressor


compartment and evaporators in
freezer compartment).

Shortage of refrigerant. Check frost formation on the surface - Find out 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 - No leaking, remove the remaining
surface, it is OK. refrigerant, and recharge new
- If it does not, it is not good. refrigerant.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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 with touch, disconnect
the freezer manually. the pipes, and check the clogging.
compartment. If it is warm, it is OK. Remove the causes 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 colgged. causes, evacuate, and recharge
seal refrigerant.
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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, It is not warm
and the frost forms partly on the
evaporator in the freezer
compartment.

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 fan
2. Check that cooling fan is damage and reassemble it.
disconnected from the motor. ■ Refer to fan motor disassembly
and assembly sequence.

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2-5. Defrosting failure
Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

No defrosting. Heater does not generate heat as 1. Check the resistance of heater. Heating wire is short and 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 more than
1. Impurities. through the hole to check. 3hours and pour in hot water if
2. Ice. 2. Put hot water into the drain frost is severe.)
(check drains outside). 2) Put in hot water to melt down frost.
3) Check the water outlet.
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4) Push the heater plate to sucking


duct manually and assemble the
disconnected parts.
Gap between Sucking duct and 1. Confirm in the Sucking duct. 1) Turn off the power, confirm
Heater plate(Ice in the gap). 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.
V2 (V: Rated voltage of user country)
P= ––
R (R: Resistance of tester[Ω])
Compare P and lavel capacity.
Tolerance: ±7%

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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 maeasuring
2) Bad soldering. If ∞Ω: wire is cut. resistance with a tester.
Ice in the Sucking 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 impair 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 wrongly
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contact and insertion (bad connector operates (If it operates, motor fan 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).

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2-6. Icing
Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Icing in the 1) Bad circulation of cool air. - Check the food is stored properly - Be acquainted with how to use. - Check the defrost
refrigerator - Clogged intake port in the (check discharge and intake port - Sealing on connecting parts. related parts if problem
compartment. refrigerator compartment. are clogged). - Check the damper and replace is caused by faulty
- Damper icing. - Sealing is not good. - Check icing on the surface of it if it has defects. defrosting.
- Pipe icing. - Too much food is stored and clogs baffle and cool air path (pipe) after - Check defrost. (After forced
- Discharging 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 attached conditions. - Correct the gasket attachment - Replacement should
compartment. - Check door assembly conditions. conditions and replace it. be done when it
- Faulty gasket. - Door assembly and replacement. cannot be repaired.
- Faulty assembly.
3) Overcooling in the refrigerator - Check refrigerator compartment - Replace faulty parts.
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compartment. is overcooled (when button


- Faulty damper in the refrigerator pressed on "weak").
compartment. - Check parts are faulty.
- Faulty MICOM (faulty sensor)
4) Bad defrosting - Check frost on the evaporator - Check parts related to defrosting. - Moisture cannot frost
- 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.) can be sucked into the
- Defrosing cycle. - Check ice on intake port of freezer refrigerator, being
and refrigerator compartment. condensed and iced,
interferes with cool air
circulation, and
suppresses sublimation.
5) Customers are not familiar with - Check food interferes with door - Be acquainted with how to use.
this machine. closing.
- Door opens. - Check ice on the ceilings.
- High temperature, high moisture,
and high load.

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Ice in the freezer 1) Bad cooling air circulation. - Check food storage conditions - Be acquainted with how to use. - Check the parts related
compartment. - Intake port is colgged in the freezer visually.(Check clogging at intake - Check defrost (Check ice on the to defrosting if the
- Surface of fan compartment. and discharging port of cooling 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 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 when it can not
- Icing in the - Faulty gasket conditions. conditions and replace it. be repaired.
shute. - Faulty assembly - Check door assembly conditions. - Door assembly and replacement.

3) Over freezing in the freezer - Refrigerator operates pull down. -Replace defective parts.
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compartment. (Check if it is operated


- Faulty MICOM. intermittently)
- The Temperature of freezer
compartment is satisfactory, but
over freezing happens 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. - Check ice on the intake port in the evaporator and pipes after forced
- Defrosting cycle refrigerator compartment. defrosting.)

5) User is not familiar with how to - Check food holds door open. - Be acquainted with how to use.
use. - Check ice on the ice tray.
- Door opens.
- High moisture food(water) is stored.

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2-7. Sound

Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

"Whizz" sound 1. Loud sound of compressor 1.1 Check the level of the 1) Maintain horizontal level.
operation. refrigerator. 2) Replace rubber and seat if they
1.2 Check the rubber seat are sagged and aged.
conditions (sagging and aging). 3) Insert rubber where hand contact
reduces noise in the pipe.
2. Pipes resonat sound which is 2.1 Check the level of pipes 4) Avoid pipe interference.
connected to the compressor. connected to the compressor 5) Replace defective fan and fan
and their interference. motor.
2.2 Check rubber inserting 6) Adjust fan to be in the center of
conditions in pipes. bell mouth of the fan guide.
2.3 Touch pipes with hands or screw 7) Leve a clearance between
-driver (check the change of interfering parts and seal gaps in
sound). the structures.
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8) Reassemble the parts which make


3. Fan operation sound in the freezer 3.1 Check fan insertion depth and sound.
compartment. blade damage. 9) Leave a clearance if evaporator
3.2 Check the interference with pipes and suction pipe touch
structures. freezer shroud.
3.3 Check fan motor.
3.4 Check fan motor rubber 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.

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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
("Cluck") the refrigerator. shelves in the refrigerator and insert foam or cushion where
2. Pipes 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 interfere with each other.
3. Compressor stopper vibration. compartment with hands. 3) Reduce vibration with rubber
4. Moving wheel vibration. 2-2 Check capillary tube touches and restrainer if it is severe.
5. Other structure and parts cover back. (especially, compressor and pipe).
vibration. 3-1 Check compressor stopper 4) Replace compressor stopper if it
vibration. vibtates severely.
4-1 Check vibration of front and rear
moving wheels.
5-1 Touch other structures and parts.
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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 make sounds.
2) If evaporator pipe contacts with other
structures, leave a clearance between
them (freezer shroud or inner case).

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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Sound "Burping" 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 it 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 freezing
cycles.

Water boiling or It happens when refrigerant passes - Check the sound when compressor is - Explain the principles of freezing cycles
flowing sound. orifice in accumulator internal pipes by turned on. and refrigerant flowing phenomenon by
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the pressure difference between - Check the sound when compressor is internal pressure difference.
condenser and evaporator. turned 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 door.

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2-8. Odor
Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Food Odor. Food (garlic, kimchi, etc) - Check the food is not wrapped. - Dry deodorizer in the shiny and
- Check the shelves or inner windy place.
wall are stained with food juice. - Store the food in the closed
- Check the food in the vinyl wraps. container instead of vinyl wraps.
- Chedk food cleanliness. - Clean the refrigerator and set
button at "strong".

Plastic Odor. Odors of mixed food and plastic - Check wet food is wrapped with - Clean the refrigerator.
odors. plastic bowl and bag. - Persuade customers not to use
- It happens in the new refrigerator. plastic bag or wraps with wet food
or odorous foods.
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Odor from the Odor from the old deodorizer. - Check the deodorizer odors. - Dry the deodorizer with dryer and *Deodorizer : option
deodorizer. then in the shiny and windy place.
- Remove and replace the
deodorants.

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2-9. Micom
Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Bad PCB All display Bad connection Bad connector Visual check on connector Reconnect
electric power. LCD are off. between Main PCB connection from main connection. connector.
and display circuit. PCB to display PCB.

Defective PCB trans. PCB Trans winding is Check resistance of PCB Trans Replace PCB Trans Applicable to
cut. input and output terminals with or PCB. model without
PCB Trans temperature a tester. (If resistance is infinity, dispenser.
fuse 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.
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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 LCD are on when Replace display Refer to display
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.)

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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 CON2 Replace relay(RY1 Refer to load
driving relay. (3&9) after pressing main PCB and RY2) 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).
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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, driving 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.
driving relay.

Faulty defrost. Refer to faulty defrost items in trouble diagnosis Refer to trouble
functions. diagnosis
function.

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Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Bad cooling Wrong Defective Step Motor Check Step Motor Check if Step Motor damper Reconnect lead
Refrigerator Damper. damper motor and motor and reed switch lead wire.
temperature. reed switch and lead wire are cut with a tester.
wire are cut. Check Refer to Step Motor damper Replace Step Motor
Step Motor damper in parts repair guide. damperor refrigerator
part. control box Assembly.
Check Step Motor Refer to Step Motor damper Replace relay or Refer to single
damper Motor driving in parts repair guide. PCB. motor damper
relay in PCB. driving circuits
in circuit
explanation.
Foreign materials in Step Check Step Motor damper Remove foreign
Motor damper baffles. baffle visually. materials.
Ice formation on Check if Step Motor damper Replace Step Motor
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Step Motor damper Heater wire is cut with a damper or refrigerator


baffles. tester. 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 Check the sensor color in the Repair main PCB
substituted for other circuit. (main PCB sensor sensor housing.
sensor. housing.)
Defective refrigerator Check if refrigerator sensor Fix again the
sensor assembly is not fixed at cover sensor but refrigerator sensor.
condition. inner case visually.

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Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Bad defrost. Defrost is not Defrost lead wire is cut. Check if defrost lead wire is cut with a Reconnect Lead
working. tester. Wire.

Defective defrost driving relay. Check the voltage of CON2 (1 and 7) Replace relay (RY 7 Refer to load
with a tester after pressing main and RY 3) or PCB. driving conditions
PCB test switch twice. check in circuit
If the voltage is normal then it 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.
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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.
sense even contact terminal to
button is lead wire.
pressed.

Key is continuously depressed due to Disassemble frame display and confirm Adjust or replace
structural interference. visually. interfering
structures.

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Problems Symptom Causes Checks Measures Remarks

Defective Buzzer rings Trouble mode indication. Check trouble diagnosis function. Repair troubles Refer to mode
display button. but key does indication in
not sense even function
button is explanations.
pressed.

Door Buzzer Buzzer Defective connecting lead wire from Check lead wire associated with door Repair lead wire. Check model
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
opening alarm switch parts. guide. compartment door
does not work. switch.

Bad water/ice Ice and water Defective connecting lead wire from Check Lead Wire associated with lever Repair lead wire.
dispenser. are 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.
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Defective photo coupler IC parts. Check voltage change at photo coupler Replace photo
output terminals with lever switch coupler IC or PCB.
pressed. It is OK if voltage change is
between 0V - 5V.
Defective relay associated with ice Check relay (RY4, RY5, 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
dispense (geared motor, cube and parts.
dispenser solenoid).
Defective relay associated with water Check relay (RY7) with a tester Replace defective
dispense. relay.
Defective parts associated with water Check resistance of parts with a tester. Replace defective
dispenser. parts.

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3. Cooling Cycle Heavy Repair

3-1. The Heavy Repair Standards for Refrigerator with R134a Refrigerant
NO. Items Unit Standards Purposes Remarks
1 Pipe and piping Min. Pipe:within 1 hour. To protect The opening time should be reduced to a
system opening time. Comp:within Moisture half of the standards during rain and
10 minutes. Penetration. rainy seasons (the penetration of water
Drier:within into the pipe is dangerous).
20 minutes.
2 Welding. Nitrogen Weld under To protect - Refet to repair note in each part.
Pressure. Nitrogen oxide scale - R134a refrigerant is more susceptible to
atmosphere formation. leaks than R12 and requires more care
(N2 pressure: during welding.
0.1~0.2 kg/cm2) - Do not apply force to pipes before and
after welding to protect pipe from
cracking.
3 N2 sealed parts. Confirm N2 Confirm air leaking To protect - In case of evaporator parts, if it doesn't
leak. sounds when moisture noise when removing rubber cap blow
removing rubber penetration. dry air or N2 gas for more than 1 min
cap. use the parts.
Sound:usable
No sound:not usable
4 Refrigeration Evacuation Min. More than To remove
Cycle. time 40 minutes. moisture.
Vacuum Torr Below 0.03(ref) Note:Only applicable to the model
degree equipped with reverse flow protect
plate.
Vacuum EA High and low Vaccum efficiency can be improved by
Pressure sides are operating compressor during evacuation.
evacuated at the
same time for
models above 200L
Vacuum EA Use R134a To protect The rubber pipes for R12 refrigerant shall
piping exclusive mixing of be melted when they are used for R134a
manifold. mineral and refrigerant(causes of leak).
ester oils.
Pipe EA Use R134a To protect
coupler cxclusive. R12 Refri-
gerant mixing.
Outlet R134a exclusive.
(Socket)
Plug R134a exclusive
5 Refrigerant weighing. EA Use R134a Do not mix - Do not weight the refrigerant at too hot or
exclusively. with R12 too cold an area.(25°C is adequate.)
Weighing refrigerant. - Use copper bombe
allowance:±5g Socket:2SV Plug: 2PV R134a
Note:Winter:-5g Note:Do not burn O-ring (rubber) during
Summer:+5g welding.
6 Drier replacement. -Use R134a exclusively To remove
for R134a refrigerator the moisture
-Use R12 exclusively from pipe.
for R12 refrigerator
-Replace drier whenever
repairing refrigerator
cycle piping.
7 Leak check. -Do not use soapy Detect -Check oil leak at refrigerant leak area.
water for check. refrigerant Use electronic leak detector if oil leak is
it may be sucked leak area. not found.
into the pipe by. -The electronic leak detector is very
sensitive to halogen gas in the air. It also
can detect R141b in urethane. Please
practice, therfore, many times before use.

NOTE) Please contact Songso company on +82-53-554-2067 if you have inquiry on heavy repair special facility.
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3-2. Summary Of Heavy Repair
Process Contents Tools

Trouble
diagnosis

Remove refrigerant - Cut charging pipe ends and discharge refrigerant from Filter, side cutters
Residuals
drier and compressor.

- Use R134a oil and refrigerant for compressor and drier Pipe Cutter, Gas welder, N2 gas

Parts - Confirm N2 sealing and packing conditions before use.


replacement Use good one for welding and assembly.
and welding - Weld under nitrogen gas atmosphere.(N2 gas 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.
Vacuum and low (compressor refrigerant discharging parts)
pressure sides.
- Evacuation Speed:113l/min.

Refrigerant - Weigh and control the allowance of R134a bombe in a R134a exclusive bombe(mass
charging and vacuum conditions to be ±5 g with electronic scales and cylinder), refrigerant(R134a)
charging charge through compressor inlet manifold gauge, electronic
inlet welding (Charge while refrigerator operates). scales, punching off flier,
- Weld carefully after inlet pinching. gas welding machine

- Check leak at weld joints. Electronic Leak Detector,


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

Check Big leak: Check visually or fingers.


refrigerant leak Note:Do not use soapy water for check.
and cooling - Check cooling capacity
capacity
➀ Check radiator manually to see if warm.
➁ Check hot line pipe manually to see if warm.
➂ Check frost formation on the whole surface of the
evaporator.

Compressor - Remove flux from the silver weld joints with soft brush Copper brush, Rag, Tool box
compartment or wet rag.(Flux may be the cause of corrosion and
and tools leaks.)
arrangement - Clean R134a exclusive tools and store them in a clean
tool box or in their place.

- Installation should be conducted in accordance with the


Transportation
and standard installation procedure.(Leave space of more
installation than 5 cm from the wall for compressor compartment
cooling fan mounted model.)

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3-3. Precautions During Heavy Repair
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 happen.)

Evaporator

Compressor
Drier

2
Low pressure side Condenser
1 High pressure side

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 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 the water let intrude into the inside of the cycle.

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3-4. Practical Work For Heavy Repair
Items Precautions

1. Removal of residual Evaporator


refrigerant. Low pressure side
KEYPOINTING
Compressor Observe the sequence for
removal of refrigerant.
Drier
Suction (If not, compressor oil may
leak.)
Release Condenser High pressure side
Refrigent
Intake
1) Remove residual refrigerant more than 5 minutes later after turning off the refrigerator.
( If not, compressor oil may leak inside.)
2) Remove retained refrigerant slowly by cutting first high pressure side (drier part) with a
nipper and then cut low pressure side.

2. Nitrogen blowing
welding. Evaporator
KEYPOINTING
Welding without nitrogen
blowing produces oxidized
1 2 1
Drier scales inside a pipe, which
affect on performance and
reliability of a product.
High pressure side
Refrigent 2 Condenser
Intake

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 it does not produce oxidized
scales inside pipe because of its short welding time.

3. Replacement of drier.
* Unit : mm KEYPOINTING
Be sure to check the
inserted length of capillary
tube when it is inserted. (If
+3
too much inserted, a
12 - 0
capillary tube is clogged by
a filter.)
Filter

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

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Items Precautions

4.Vacuum degassing. Evaporator


Suction pipe

Compressor
Drier

Condenser
3

2 1

Low
pressure High
Blue pressure
Yellow
Red

Vaccum
Pump KEYPOINTING
- If power is applied
during vacuum
degassing, vacuum
degassing shall be
more effective.
Pipe Connection
- Operate compressor
Connect a red hose to the high pressure side and a blue hose to the while charging
low pressure side. refrigerant. (It is
easier and more
Vacuum Sequence
certain to do like
Open ,  valves and evacuate for 40 minutes. Close valve . this.)

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 bombe with an electronic scale.
- Charge refrigerant into a bombe and measure the weight. Calculate the weight of
refrigerant charged into the bombe by subtracting the weight of an evacuated bombe.
Indicate the weight of KEYPOINTING
an evacuated bombe - Be sure to charge
the refrigerant at
R134a around 25°C.
- Be sure to keep -5g
in the winer and
+5g in summer
Calculation of amount of refrigerant charged
the amount of refrigerant charged= a weight after charging -
a weight before charging (a weight of an evacuated cylinder)

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Items Precautions

Evaporator

Compressor
Drier

Condenser

Bombe
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 take a gas leakage test
on the welded parts.

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

7. Pipe arrangement Check each pipe is placed in its original


in each cycle place before closing a cover back-M/C
after completion of work. Particularly
control the size of Joint Drain Pipe

3-5. Standard Regulations For Heavy Repair

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
break and accident.)
3) The inner case shall be melted and insulation material (polyurethane) shall be burnt if not cared during welding inner
case parts.
4) The copper pipe shall be oxidized by overheating if not cared during welding.
5) Not allow the aluminum pipes to contact to copper pipes. (In order to prevent corrosion.)
6) Observe that the inserted length of a capillary tube into a drier should be 12 +3
-0 mm.

Drier
Molecular Molecular Pipe
Sieves

+3
12 - mm0

7) Make sure that the inner diameter should not be distorted while cutting a capillary tube.
8) Be sure that a suction pipe and a filling tube should not be substituted each other during welding. ( High efficiency
pump.)

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3-6. Brazing Reference Drawings

1) Asia / Middle-East Africa


PIPE ASSEMBLY HOT LINE PIPE ASSEMBLY HOT LINE
(Refrigerator) (Freezer)

Copper(Silver)
Copper Brazer Brazer

CAPI - TUBE DRIER ASSEMBLY


Copper(Silver)
Brazer Silver Brazer
PIPE ASSEMBLY PIPE ASSEMBLY
SUCTION JOINT
Copper
Brazer

PIPE ASSEMBLY CONDENSER


JOINT ASSEMBLY WIRE
Copper Brazer
Copper Brazer Coppper Brazer Silver Brazer

2) Europe & CIS / America PIPE ASSEMBLY HOT LINE


(Freezer)

Copper(Silver)
Copper Brazer Brazer

CAPI - TUBE DRIER ASSEMBLY


Silver Brazer
PIPE ASSEMBLY PIPE ASSEMBLY
SUCTION JOINT
Copper
Brazer

PIPE ASSEMBLY CONDENSER


JOINT ASSEMBLY WIRE
Copper Brazer
Copper Brazer Coppper Brazer Silver Brazer

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4. HOW TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS

4-1. Sound

Problems Checks and Measures


"Whizz" 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. "Whizz" 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 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
becomes gradually quiet. When the engine stops, it stops with vibration.

Vibration sound ■ Check the sound whether it comes from the pipes vibration and friction.
• Insert rubber or leave a space between pipes to avoid 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 loosened.
■ 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 level of the refrigerator.

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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 happens.
This sound happens when the liquid or vapor refrigerant flows from the
evaporator to compressor.

"Click" sounds ■ Explain the characteriistics of moving parts.


• This noise comes from the MICOM controller's switch on the top of the
refrigerator when it is turned on and off.

Noise of ice maker operation ■ Explain the procedure and principles of ice maker operation.
(applicable to model with ice maker). • Automatic ice maker 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 bank. makes sounds like “Whizz” and water flowing also makes sound. When water
- Noise from motor sounds “Whizz”. freezes to ice, freezing sounds such as “click, click” are heard. When ice is
being ejected, sounds like “Whizz” produced by a motor to rotate an ice tray
and ice dropping and hitting ice bank 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 ice making in a
dispenser.
• When ice cube button is pressed, ice stored in the ice bank 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 bank sounds are
heard.

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4-2. Measures for Symptoms on Temperature

Problems Checks and Measures

Refrigeration is weak. ■ Check temperature set in 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 their habit and taste.
If you feel the refrigeration is weak, then set the temperature control button at
“strong” position. If you adjust the button in 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, please ask to keep 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. 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
at “strong” position.

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


• 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 at
“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 at “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 at “MID”. Do not store food near the outlet of the cooling air as it block the air circulation.
And do not block the outlet. If the outlet of the cooling air is blocked, the
refrigerator compartment will not be cooled.

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4-3. Odor and Frost
Problems Checks and Measures

Odor in the refrigerator compartment. ■ Explain the basic principles of food odor.
• Each food has its own peculiar odor. Therefore it is impossible to prevent or
avoid food odor completely when food is stored in the completely sealed
refrigerator compartment. Deodorizer can absorb some portions of the odor but
not completely. The intensity of odor depends on refrigerator conditions and
environments.

■ Check the temperature control button and set at “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 at “strong”.

Frost in the freezer compartment ■ Explain the basic principles of frost formation.
• The main causes for frosting:
- Door was 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. 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 shall freeze and form frost. If warm water was put into the ice
mold, the situation will become worse.

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4-5. Others
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 it is normal. If there is no enough space to
dissipate heat, it can be hotter due to lack of heat radiation. Please install a
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 releasing hole, forming can be easily done .

Electric bills are too much. ■ Check the use conditions.


• Too frequent door opening and hot food storing cause the compressor to
operate continuously and hence 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 the wrap.

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 and the refrigerant and
compressor oils are mixed up, then this will affect badly the performance of a
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 increase the
internal pressure when door is closed. This causes the door sticked closely to
The front side should the refrigerator in a moment. (If the refrigerator is used for a long time, it will
be raised a little bit higher then open smoothly.)
than the rear side.
■ When the refrigerator compartment door is open and close, the freezer
compartment door moves up and down.
• When the refrigerator compartment door is open and close, 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 rubber so that it is ok. if door is securely closed
without a gap. It can be open easily if the foods in the refrigerator or freezer
compartments hold the door open.
■ A door does not close properly.
• If the rear side of the refrigerator is raised higher than front side, door shall not
be easily closed. Adjust the level of refrigerator with levelling screws.

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HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE
1. DOOR (3) Disconnect upper hinge  from a hinge supporter 
by grasping the front part of upper hinge and lifting up
1) Remove lower cover and then disconnect water (Hinge Assembly, U) in arrow direction A and pull
supply tube in the lower part of freezer door. forward in arrow B direction. Be careful as the door
may be fallen down.
• Pull a water supply tube  forward while pressing  part
to disconnect water supply tube as shown below.

1
2

1 A A B

2) Remove a freezer door.


(4) Lift up the freezer door  in arrow direction and
(1) Loosen hinge cover screw of freezer door and remove
disconnect the door from the lower hinge . Don’t pull
cover.
a door forward.
Disconnect all connecting lines except earthing cord.

Cover, Hinge Connecting


2 Line
1

Earthing 2
Cord

(2) Turn hinge lever in arrow A direction until it is


loosened and take it out in arrow B direction. Note : • Lift up a freezer door until a water supply tube is
Lever, Hinge fully taken out.

(5) Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly


A

Note : • When disconnecting refrigerator door, turn hinge


lever counterclockwise.
• If hinge lever or bracket hinge pin is deformed
during assembling freezer and refrigerator doors,
fix two screws (Tap Tite Screw, M6: Hinge, L fixing
screw) in the hole of upper hinge.

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2. HANDLE 3. SHROUD, GRILLE FAN
1) Put blade screwdriver into a groove on the side of a 1) Loosen two screws after disconnecting a cap screw of a
Deco handle and lift up a little bit in arrow  direction grille fan(U) with a balde screwdriver.
and push up with hand in arrow  direction and 2) Disassembly of a grille fan(U) : Pull forward after
disconnect. opening hook at ➝ part with a blade screwdriver.
3) Disconnect housing A of a grille fan (L) from the main
2 body.
4) Disassembly of a grille fan (L) : Hold upper part of a
grille fan(L) and pull forward carefully.
1
5) Loosen two screws.
6) Disassembly of shroud. F(U) : Disconnect housing of B
after removing two rail guides with a blade screwdriver.
7) Disassembly of shroud. F(U) : Hold upper part and pull
forward.
Handle, Deco
8) Check foam PU sticking conditions around a shroud,
F(U) and F(L) during assembling. If damaged, torn or
3 badly sticked, assemble with a new one after sealing
well.
4

2) Put blade screwdriver into a groove on the side of a


DECO handle and lift up in arrow direction  and push
down with hand in arrow direction  and disconnect.
3) Push up a piece handle  in arrow direction with hand
and disconnect.
4) Turn screw in arrow direction with a cross driver and
disconnect.

Screw

Handle, Piece

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4. WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY 4). Separate the Mechanical Cover and Valve Screw.

METHOD
Mechanical Cover
1) Turn off the power of the refrigerator (pull out the plug).
Open the FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR Door and
disassemble the Lower Cover.

5) Separate the housing and pull out the valve.

Housing

2) Lay a dry towel on the floor and get ready to spill water
from the water tank.
Pull out the Clip. Then press the collet to separate the
tube from the connector and pour out the water until
emptied.
(Refer to the label attached on Front L on how to
separate the tube.)
5. FAN AND FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY
Collet METHOD
Tube 1) Using a short screwdriver, loosen one SCREW in
DRAIN PIPE ASSEMBLY and one connected to the
MOTOR COVER.
Insert Line DRAIN PIPE ASSEBLY MOTOR COVER
Clip


2) Pull and separate the FAN ASSEMBLY and MOTOR
turning counterclockwise based on the MOTOR SHAFT.
FAN ASSEMBLY MOTOR

3) Turn off the water. Then separate the water line from the
valve.


The assembly is in the reverse order of the disassembly
and take special care for the following details.
1. Be careful not to bend the tube during assembly.
2. Press the WATER DISPENSER button until water pours
out and check for leakage in the CONNECTOR TUBE (It
differs by the water pressure but usually takes about 2
minutes until water pours out.)

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HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE
6. DISPENSER 4) Loosen four screws with a phillips screwdriver and pull
the funnel assembly to disconnect.
1) Disconnect funnel and button assembly by pulling down
and forward.

Funnel Assembly

Funnel
Assembly

Button

5) The duct cap assembly can be disconnected if the hold


2) Remove display frame assembly by making a gap lever connecting screw is loosened with a phillips driver.
between a display frame assembly and door with a flat
blade screwdriver and pulling it forward. The cover
dispenser is attached with a hook.
Solenoid Assembly
Holder
Lever

Duct Cap
Assembly

6) To install the duct cap assembly, insert one end of the


spring into the right hole of the dispenser lever and
insert the other end into the right hole in the top part of
the dispenser. Then attach the holder at the solenoid
3) The display assembly can be connected by pressing the
switch.
top of the dispenser cover and pushing it after
separating the display frame from its housing.
Sheath Heater

Spring

Dispenser Lever
Solenoid Assembly

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7) Dispenser Related Parts

7
1 FRAME ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY

10
2 COVER, DISPENSER
3 DECO, FRAME DISPLAY
8
9 4 PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY
17 15
7 FUNNEL ASSEMBLY
8 MICRO SWITCH
14
9 FRAME, FUNNEL
16 10 LEVER(SWITCH)
11 FUNNEL
12 BUTTON LEVER
13 HOLLDER BUTTON
4
14 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
15 SPRING
3
16 LEVER HOLDER
2
17 CAP ASSEMBLY, DUCT
18 CAP, DUCT
19 DISPENSER LEVER
20 FOAM, NEW
21 RUBBER, CAP
22 DECO, DRAIN

12 13

22

19

20 21
18

NOTE : Not every model includes every option

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FREEZER DOOR PART: GR-P227/L227/P257/L257

200A

612A

611B

202A 201A
606A

600A

610A

614A

205A
210B

210B

210B

203A

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Ref No. : GR-P227/GR-P257
REFRIGERATOR DOOR PART

* : Optional part

241A

241C
230A

241B

232A
231A

212G
243A

240A

264B

617A
250A
264C

205A 260A

264A
243A

240B

240C

240D
233A

240E

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Ref No. : GR-L227/GR-L257
REFRIGERATOR DOOR PART

* : Optional part

241A

230A

241C

241B
232A 231A

239A

205A

243A 205E

205C
240A

243A

240A

205B

240C 205D

205F

240D 233A

240E

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT

* : Optional part

101B 270A

271B
271A
137B 137A

402A 136D

403A
136C 136B

136A 135A

152A

120B

128C
130A
302B

120B
401A
128C

128D

120C
128E
128D

400A

128F
120D

621A

623B 125A
621B

272A

103A 408A
125A

105B
135B

126A

312A

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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

* : Optional part

625A

101A

270B

271B

271C 146A 140A

626C *
626B*
626A*
115A

116A 140A 149E

115B 115C

142C

142B
402A

142A
140A
151A * 142D

152A 624C
151C

177A
*
151B 401A
166B 166B

177B 166C 166C

162A
150A
166A 166A

409B 165A 165A


162B
272B

150B

165A 165A
103A

504A

167B
167A
624A
624A *

167C

167D

120E

168A

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MACHINE COMPARTMENT

* : Optional part

406A

502A

410H *
410G

303A
500A
303B
502B
304A
303C

313A
316A*

310B 300A

307A
307A
317A
301A
317B

104A

308B 306A

309A

309C
305A
403B
305B
309B 310A

305C

308C 308A

305C 305B

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ICE & WATER PART

* : Optional part

625A*

*
616F

616G *

627A*
600A * 624B

607A

619A * 404A

602A
619A *
605A

620A 620B
604A

603B

601A
603A

404B

621B

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DISPENSER PART

* : Optional part

278A

278C

402C
278B

275A 276A

405A

276B
501A

280A

279B

278D

280B 280C

281A

279A

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