Samsung RF195ABRS User manual

BOTTOM MOUNT FREEZER
BASIC : RF195AB/RF197AB/
RF217AB
MODEL NAME : RF195ABRS RF195ABBP
RF195ABWP RF195ABPN
RF197ABRS RF197ABBP
RF197ABWP RF197ABPN
RF217ABRS RF217ABBP
RF217ABWP RF217ABPN
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
5. EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST
6. PCB DIAGRAM
7. WIRING DIAGRAM
8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The service guide is for service men with adequate backgrounds of
electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair
a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage.
The manufacturer or dealer cannot be responsible for the interpretation
of this information.
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
Technical Service Guide
Copyright ⓒ2009
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in
part in any form without written permission from the SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
Company.
WARNING

1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) ····························································4
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ····································································7
2-1) INTRODUCTION OF MAIN FUNCTION ···························7
2-2) SPECIFICATIONS ····································8
2-3) INTERIOR VIEWS ····································9
2-4) MODEL SPECIFICATION·································10
2-5) MODEL SPECIFICATION &SPECIFICATION CHART ····················11
2-6)DIMENSIONS OF REFRIGERATOR (INCHES) ·······················14
2-7) REFRIGERANT ROUTE IN REFRIGERATION CYCLE ····················15
2-8) COOLING AIR CIRCULATION ······························16
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ····························································17
3-1) PRECAUTION······································17
3-2) REFRIGERATOR DOOR ·································18
3-3) FREEZER DOOR(RF195) ································19
3-3) FREEZER DOOR(RF217,RF197) ·····························20
3-4) FREEZER DOOR SWITCH ································21
3-5) REFRIGERATOR LIGHT ·································22
3-6) GLASS SHELVES ····································22
3-7) MOVING TRAY ·····································23
3-8) VEGETABLE & FRUIT DRAWERS SHELF ·························23
3-9) GALLON DOOR BIN ···································24
3-10) EVAPORATOR IN REFRIGERATOR ···························24
3-11) DOOR HANDLE FREEZER ·······························26
3-12) FREEZER LIGHT····································26
3-13) EVAPORATOR COVER IN FREEZER···························27
3-14) EVAPORATOR INFREEZER·······························27
3-15) MOTOR FAN······································28
4. TROUBLESHOOTING ··········································································30
4-1) CHECK ITEMS BEFORE FAILURE DIAGNOSIS·······················30
4-2) DIAGNOSTIC METHOD ACCORDING TO THE TROUBLE SYMPTOM(FLOW CHART) ·····41
5 . EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST ······························································59
5-1) FREEZER ·······································59
5-2) REFRIGERATOR ····································62
5-3) CABINET ········································67
5-4) DISASSEMBLY OF FREEZER DOOR ···························72
5-5) DISASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR LEFT ·····················75
5-6) DISASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR RIGHT ····················78
5-1) FREEZER ·······································81
5-2) REFRIGERATOR ····································83
5-3)CABINET ········································86
5-4) DISASSEMBLY OF FREEZER DOOR ···························89
5-5) DISASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR LEFT ·····················91
5-6) DISASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR RIGHT ····················93
6. PCB DIAGRAM ················································································95
6-1) PCB L AYOUT WITH PART POSITION (MAIN BOARD) ···················95
6-2) CONNECTOR LAYOUT WITH PART POSITION (MAIN BOARD) ···············96
7. WIRING DIAGRAM ············································································97
8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ········································································98
8-1) REFRIGERATOR BLOCK DIAGRAM····························98
8-2) MAIN··········································99
Contents

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1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
●Due to the risk of electric shock, be sure to unplug the unit before servicing.
●Use the right electronic equipment for your new Refrigerator.
󳦧Make sure to check out the right model name, rated voltage and current, operating
temperature, etc.
●Upon repair, make sure that harnesses are not to be water-penetrated and are bundled tight.
󳦧Should not be detached by a certain amount of external force.
●Upon repair, completely remove dust or other foreign substances from housing, harness,
connector, etc.
󳦧To prevent fire by tracking, short, etc.
●After repair, check out the assembled state of parts.
󳦧It should be the same as the previous state.
●Check out the surrounding conditions.
󳦧Change the location, if the fridge is located at humid, wet places or the installed state is
unstable.
●If needed, ground the fridge.
󳦧Especially, if there is a possibility of electric leakage, ground is indispensable.
●Do not allow consumers to overload a certain outlet.
●Check out whether the power cord or the outlet is broken, squeezed, chopped off or heat-
deformed.
󳦧Repair or replace the defective power cord/outlet immediately.
󳦧Make sure the power cord is not punctuated or stomped down.
●Do not allow consumers to keep food unstable or place bottles in the Freezer Room.
●Do not allow consumers to repair the fridge for themselves.
●Do not allow consumers to keep things except for food.
󳦧Pharmaceutical, Chemical substances : These are not possible to be fine-Controlled with a
consumer fridge.
󳦧Flammable material (alcohol, benzene, ether, LPG, etc) : possibility of explosion.

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PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
Read all instructions before repairing the product and keep to the instructions
in order to prevent danger or property damage.
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED SYMBOLS
Indicates that a
danger of death
or serious injury
exists.
Indicates that a risk
of personal injury
or material damage
exists.
means Prohibition”.
means Do not disassemble”.
means No contact”.
means The things to
be followed”.
means Earth to prevent Electric
shock”.
means Power cord should be
unplugged from the consent”
Due to risk of electric shock, be sure to
unplug the unit before servicing.
● It may cause electric shock.
Warning
Warning & Caution
Caution
Unplug
Use the rated components on the
replacement.
● Check the correct model, rated voltage,
rated current, operating temperature and so on.
On repair, make sure that the wires such
as harness are bundled tightly.
● Bundle tightly wires in order not to be detached
by the external force and then not to be wetted.
Check if there is any trace indicating the
permeation of water.
● If there is that kind of trace, change
the related components or do the necessary treatment
such as taping using the
insulating tape.
After repair, check the assembled state of
components.
● It must be in the same assembled state
when compared with the state before disassembly.
On repair, remove completely dust or
other things of housing parts, harness
parts, and check parts.
● Cleaning may prevent the possible fire by tracking
or short.
Rated
components

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PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
❈ Please ler users know following warnings & cautions in detail.
Do not allow users to put bottles or kinds of
glass in the freezer.
● Freezing of the contents may inflict a wound.
Do not allow users to store narrow and
lengthy bottles or foods in a small multi-
purpose room.
● It may hurt you when refrigerator door is
opened and closed resulting in falling
stuff down.
Do not allow users to store
pharmaceutical products, scientific
materials, etc., in the refrigerator.
● The products which temperature
control should not be stored in
the refrigerator.
Do not allow users to store articles on the
product.
● Opening or closing the door may cause things to
fall down, with may inflict a wound.
Prohibition Prohibition Prohibition
Prohibition
Warning & Caution
Do not allow users to disassemble,
repair or alter.
● It may cause fire or abnormal operation
which leads to injury.
Do not
disassemble
Do not allow users to insert the power
plugs for many products at the same time.
● May cause abnormal generation of heat or fire.
Prohibition
Do not allow users to bend the power
cord with excessive force or do not have
the power cord pressed by heavy article.
● May cause fire.
Do not allow users to install the
refrigerator in the wet place or the place
which water splashes.
● Deterioration of insulation of electric
parts may cause electric shock or fire.
The Appliance must be properly
grounded.
● If earthing is not done, it will cause
breakdown and electric shock.
Earth

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
●●The SAMSUNG bottom mount freezer in 2009 has the following characteristics.
2-1) Introduction of Main Function
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Surround Multi Flow
●Uniform cooling for each shelf by a center
positioned fan and duct with multiple flow
effluences.
Twin Cooling System
●The refrigerator and the freezer have two
evaporators. Given this independent system, the
freezer and the refrigerator are cooled individually
as required and are, therefore, more efficient. Food
odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in the
freezer due to separate air flow circulation.
Moving Tray
●The Deli Drawer can be moved side to side for
customer improved customer satisfaction.
Digital Display & Temperature Control
●Digital Display & Temperature Control look and feel
neat & clear design.
Easy Handle System(RF197AB,RF217AB)
●The freezer door is more user-friendly and
convenient.

(Air inlet)(Air inlet)
Heat exchanger
Heat exchanger
Fan
(Air inlet)
Heat exchanger
Fan
(Air inlet)
Compressor
C-Fan ASSY PBADryer
condenser Water Valve
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2-2) Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Defrost Control ···································· From 12 to 64 hrs
Thermo Bimetal Protector ··········140°F(60℃)(off) 104°F(40℃)(on)
Defrost Thermistor(502AT) ·········R : 62.6°F(12℃) F : 57.2°F(14℃)
Electrical Rating ···························AC115V 60Hz 11.6 Amps
Maximum Current Leakage ··································· 0.5 mA
Maximum Ground Path Resistance··························0.1 Ohm
Energy Consumption···························· 453kWh/year(RF21)
445kWh/year(RF19)
Refrigerant Charge ···························· (R134a)5.64 oz(160g)
Compressor(MK162D-L1U) ·····················730 Btu/hr(0.124kw)
Compressor oil ···········································Freol α10c
Capillary tube(Dia, Length)······ 0.032＂＂,157＂＂((00..8822mmmm,,44000000mmmm))
Clearance must be provided for air circulation
AT TOP ··················································2＂＂((5500mmmm))
AT SIDES················································1＂＂((2255mmmm))
AT REAR ················································2＂＂((5500mmmm))
Ambient Temperature 70℉(21℃)90℉(32℃)
Refrigerator,℉34℉(1℃)∼46℉(8℃)34℉(1℃)∼46℉(8℃)
Freezer,℉-8℉(-22℃)∼8℉(-13℃)-8℉(-22℃)∼8℉(-13℃)
Run Time,% 󳠞40 󳠞65
(Air inlet)(Air inlet)
Heat exchanger
Heat exchanger
Fan
Fan
(Air inlet)
(Air inlet)(Air inlet)
Heat exchanger
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Freezer
Refrigerator
NO LOAD PERFORMANCE
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-3) Interior Views
Light
Freezer Drawer Bin
Door Bin
Push it up and
slide it out to
disassemble.
Vegetable Drawer Fruit Drawers
Glass Shelf
Pull it out until its stop
Tilt down and slide it out.
Moving Tray
Pull it out to disassemble.

SAMSUNG
RF195, RF197, RF217
Twin Cooling
Contour
Cool Select Pantry
177.3
179.1
-29.9
-1.6
-21.3
-4.3
0.6
0.8
51.6
41.8
39.7
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2-4) Model Specification
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
F-Room
R-Room
F-Room
R-Room
F-Room
R-Room
F-Room
R-Room
N-N
Sound power level
Sound Pressure level
Cooling
Speed(Min)
Product Zone
Appearance
ITEM SPEC
89.6℉(32°C)
109.4℉(43°C)
Temperature
Distribution
(Fridge)
Run Time
Performance (RF217)
Noise
Cooling Tech
Door Shape
Special Room
220↓
220↓
-26.0↓
2.0↓
-18.0↓
5.0↓
2.0↓
2.0↓
65%↓
46dB↓
45dB↓

COLOR
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2-5) Model Specification &Specification Chart
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Black
Real STS
White
Platinum Inox
Cabinet (Both Side)
All Black
Noble STS
Snow White
Noble STS
Door
Empire Black
Real Stainless
Snow White
Platinum Inox
Molding
I Black
Creamy STS
Snow White
Creamy STS
Compressor
Rated Frequency and Frequency
Refrigerant
Foaming Agent
Refrigerant Input Amount
Type Refrigerator
Motor Rated Consumption Power
Electric Heater Rated Consumption Power
Free Standing Model
Dimension (WxDxH)Inch/mm
Capacity
(net)
(cu.ft/l)
Dimension
(Net :
Inch/mm)
Height
Depth
Dimension
(packing :
Inch)
Weight
(lb)
Model Number/
BOM code
Swing/Auto Ice Maker Drawer/Auto Ice Maker Drawer/Auto Ice Maker
32¼x28¼x70(817x715x1778) 32¼x28¼x70(817x715x1778) 32¼x230¼x70(817x765x1778)
RF195 RF197 RF217
(17.8 / 504.0)
(12.1 / 342.6)
(5.7 / 161.4)
32 ¼ / 817
68 ⅝ / 1743
69 ¾/1772
30 ½/ 774
28 ½ / 725
24 ⅜ / 617
34 ⅝/ 879
75 / 1906
30 ¼ / 766
238lb (108kg)
269lb (122kg)
(17.8 / 504.0)
(12.1 / 342.6)
(5.7 / 161.4)
32 ¼ / 817
68 ⅝ / 1743
69 ¾/1772
30 ½/ 774
28 ½ / 725
24 ⅜ / 617
34 ⅝/ 879
75 / 1906
30 ¼ / 766
238lb (108kg)
269lb (122kg)
(19.7 / 557.8)
(13.3 / 376.6)
(6.4 / 181.2)
32 ¼ / 817
68 ⅝ / 1743
69 ¾/1772
32 ½/ 824
30 ½/ 775
26 ¼ / 667
34 ⅜/ 879
75 / 1906
33 ⅛ / 840
251lb (114kg)
282lb (128kg)
Total
Refrigerator
Freezer
Width
Width
Height
Depth
Net
Packing
w/o Hinge
With Hinge
with Handle
w/o Handle
w/o Door
3 Door
Reciprocate
AC 115V/60Hz
R 134a
C-Pentane
5.64 oz (160g)
Indirect Cooling Method Refrigerator
130W
350W

Items
Model
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Compressor
Evaporator
Model
First Defrost Cycle (Concurrent defrost of F and R)
Defrost Cycle(FRE)
Defrost Cycle(REF)
Pause time
THERMISTOR
(F-SENSOR)
502AT
Temperature Selection
-8℉(-22℃)
-2℉(-19℃)
8℉(-13℃)
Model
THERMISTOR
(R-SENSOR)
502AT
F Defrost-Sensor
R Defrost-Sensor
F Bimetal-thermo
Protector
R Bimetal-thermo
Protector
Temperature Selection
34℉(1℃)
38℉(3℃)
46℉(8℃)
Model
SPEC
Model
SPEC
Rated
Operating temperature
Rated
Operating temperature
Condenser
Dryer
Capillary tube(Dia x Length)
Refrigerant
Model
Starting type
Oil Charge
Freezer
Refrigerator
MK162DL1U-E09
AC
FREOL α-10
SPLIT FIN TYPE
SPLIT FIN TYPE
Forced and Natural Convection Type
Molecular shieve XH-9
R : 0.032” x 157” (0.82mm x 4000mm) / F : 0.032” x 157” (0.82mm x 4000mm)
R134a
6hr ±10min
12~34hr(varies according to the conditions used)
6~17hr(varies according to the conditions used)
12 ±1min
THERMISTOR (502AT)
5.0 ㏀at 77℉(25℃)
THERMISTOR (502AT)
5.0 ㏀at 77℉(25℃)
AC 125V 6A
Off : 140℉(60℃) / On : 104℉(40℃)
AC 125V 10A
Off : 140℉(60℃) / On : 104℉(40℃)
ON(℉)
0℉(-18℃)
5℉(-15℃)
16℉(-9℃)
ON(℉)
41℉(5℃)
45℉(7℃)
54℉(12℃)
OFF(℉)
-15℉(-26℃)
9℉(-23℃)
1℉(-17℃)
OFF(℉)
27℉(-3℃)
30℉(-1℃)
39℉(4℃)
Specification
RF19*,RF21*
Components for FreezerDefrost Related Components
FreezerRefrigerator
Defrost Cycle
Defrost SensorBimetal
Room Temperature Sensor Components

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Model
Defrost Heater(FRE)
Defrost Heater(REF)
Over Load Relay
Rated Voltage
Motor-BLDC(FRE)
Motor-BLDC(REF)
Motor-BLDC(CIRCUIT)
Lamp(FRE)
Lamp(REF)
Heated at F Defrost
Heated at R Defrost
Model
Temp.ON
Temp.OFF
Door Switch FRE
REF
Power Cord
Ground Screw
Specification
RF19*,RF21*
Electric Components
AC 120V, 240W
AC115V, 120W
4TM412SFBYY-53
275 ± 9°F(135±5°C)
141.8 ± 9°F(61±5°C)
AC 115V/ 60Hz
DC12V / DREP5020LC
DC12V / DREP5020LC
DC12V / DRCP5030LA
AC 120V / 40W(1EA)
AC 125/720mA
DC200V 0.5A / MS-406-SS-01(1EA)
DC200V 0.5A / MS-406-SS-01(2EA)
AC125V 15A
BSBN (BRASS SCREW)

MODEL
RF19*
RF21*
A
24 ⅜
26 ¼
B
28 ½
30 ½
C
30 ½
32 ½
D
46 ½
48 ½
E
41
43
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-6)Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)

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Compressor →Sub-condenser →Side Cluster →Hot Pipe →Dryer →R Capillary
→R Evaporator →F Evaporator →Suction Pipe →Compressor
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle

(AXIAL FLOW FAN)
(AXIAL FLOW FAN)
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-8) Cooling Air Circulation

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3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
• Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
- It may cause risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury.
• Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical which has a voltage rating that matched the rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could
cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
• The refrigerator must be grounded.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.
• Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.
- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.
• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator.
- The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products may cause
explosions.
- Required Tools
3-1) PRECAUTION
IMAGE ITEM USE
Phillips Head Driver Use for inserting and
removing screws
Flat Head Driver
Use for assembling and disassembling
of HomeBar, Dispenser, Deli Box, Main
PBA etc..
Hex Wrench Ø2mm Use for Hinge assembly/disassembly
Socket Wrench Ø10mm Use for Door Hinge
assembly/disassembly

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3-2) Refrigerator Door
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Refrigerator
Door
Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the 3 screws holding
down the top table and remove
it.
2. Disconnect electric wire on the
top of the refrigerator.
3. Remove the 3 hex bolts that hold
the hinge on the top of the
refrigerator with the 7/16” socket
wrench.
4. Remove the screw that holds the
ground wire with a philips
screwdriver(+).
5. Separate the Hinge from the
electric wire and ground wire.
Top Table

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Refrigerator
Door
Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture
6. Lift the door straight up to
remove.
Be careful not to drop and
scratch the doors while
removing the doors.
7. Separate the cap on the middle
hinge.
3-3 ) Freezer Door(RF195)
Freezer Door
Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture
1. Remove the screw attached to
the left and right middle hinges
with a philops screwdriver(+).
Remove the 2 hex head bolts
attached to the left and right
middle hinges with an allen
wrench(3/16”).

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
3-3 ) Freezer Door(RF195)
Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture
Freezer Door
2. Remove the Middle Hinge
connected to the Freezer.
3. Disassemble the Freezer door
by lifting it upward. Be careful
not to drop and scratch the
Freezer door
4. Disassemble the Cap on the
Low Hinge.
3-3 ) Freezer Door(RF217,RF197)
Freezer
Door
Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture
1. After opening the Freezer
door,lift the drawer box.