Samsung RF265AARS RF266AARS RF26NBRS1RF265AABP RF266AABP RF26NBBP1RF265AAWP RF266AAWP RF26NBSH1RF265AASH... User manual

BOTTOM MOUNT FREEZER
BASIC : RF265AA, RF266AA
MODEL NAME : RF265AARS RF266AARS RF26NBRS1
RF265AABP RF266AABP RF26NBBP1
RF265AAWP RF266AAWP RF26NBSH1
RF265AASH RF266AASH
MODEL CODE : RF265AARS/XAA RF266AARS/XAA RF26NBRS1/SML
RF265AABP/XAA RF266AABP/XAA RF26NBBP1/SML
RF265AAWP/XAA RF266AAWP/XAA RF26NBSH1/SML
RF265AASH/XAA RF266AASH/XAA RF26NBRS1/XSA
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS
For the latest parts information, Please access to our service web site
(North America : http://service.samsungportal.com Europe : http://europe.samsungportal.com
Asia : http://asia.samsungportal.com)
1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) 4
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 7
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 19
4. TROUBLESHOOTING 39
5 . EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 72
6. PCB DIAGRAM 110
7. WIRING DIAGRAM 116
8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 118
RF265/266/26NB

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 ⓒ2008
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

3
Contents
1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) 4
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 7
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 19
4. TROUBLESHOOTING 39
5 . EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 72
6. PCB LAYOUT WITH PART POSITION 110
7. WIRING DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC 116
8. CIRCUIT PLAN 118
RF265/266/26NB

4
1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
● Pull the power plug out before for the change or repair of electric parts.
→ Be careful the electric shock.
● When exchanging the parts, use the correct parts.
→ Check the model name, rating voltage, rating current, running
temperature symbols.
● When troubleshooting, connect firmly the types of harness.
→ Make not to be separated when some power is imposed.
● Check the traces of water infiltration at the electric parts.
→ If there is a trace of water infiltration, exchange or tape the parts.
● Check the assemble status of parts after troubleshooting.
→ It should be done indiscriminately as before the repair.
● Check the use circumstance of refrigerator.
→ If the refrigerator is installed at the place that is damp or wet, or
status of installation is unstable, change the installation place.
● Do earth in case of need.
→ Particularly, Be sure to earth when there is a risk of an electric
leakage by humidity or wetness.
● Do not use multi plugs in a plug socket at the same time.
Check if the power cord and socket is damaged, pressed, squeezed,
or fired.
→ If the plug or plug socket is damaged, repair or exchange that
immediately.
● Do not repair the refrigerator by user himself.
● Do not store other materials except the foods.
→ Drugs or scientific materials : difficult to keep precise temperature.
→ The inflammables(alcohol, benzene, ether, LP gas, butane gas etc.):
have risk of explosion.

5
PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
Read all instructions before repairing the product and follow 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”
Pull the power plug out to
exchange the interior lamp
of the refrigerator.
● 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

6
PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)
❈ Please let 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 where water splashes.
● Deterioration of insulation of electric
parts may cause electric shock or fire.
Make sure of the earth.
● If earthing is not done, it will cause
breakdown and electric shock.
Earth

7
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2-1) Introduction of main function 8
2-2)
Specifications 9
2-3)
Interior Views 10
2-4)
Model Specification &Comparison Chart 11
2-5)
Model Specification &Specification Chart 12
2-6)
Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches) 15
2-7)
Optional Material Specification 16
2-8)
Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle 17
2-9)
Cooling Air Circulation 18

8
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
●●A newly Developed SAMSUNG bottom mount freezer in 2008 has the following
characteristics.
Surround Multi Flow
●●Uniform cooling for each shelf and even in corner in fresh
food compartment by centerpositioned 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.
Electronic control from outside of Pantry Cover
●●Adjustable temperature control (around 34 (1 )
Chilled / around 38 (3 ) : Fresh) Temperature control
from outside of the Pantry : user friendly design helps
keep foods fresh for longer
16" Pizza Corner
●●Special Guard
●●Open Flip : Store Large Pizza
One Touch Water Dispenser (Internal)
●●One Hand Water Dispenser
Secure Auto Close Door System
●●Secure Auto Close Door System
●●Cool tight doors
●●Energy saving
●●Preventing sweat on fridge doors
2-1) Introduction of main function

9
2-2) Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Defrost Control From 24 to 32 hrs
Thermo Bimetal Protector 140°F(60 )(off) 104°F(40 )(on)
Defrost Thermistor(502AT) 50°F(10 )(off)
Electrical Rating AC115V 60Hz 11.6 Amps/220V~240V 50Hz
Maximum Current Leakage 0.25 mA
Maximum Ground Path Resistance 0.1 Ohm
Energy Consumption KWh/mo.
Ambient Temperature 70℉(21 90℉(32 )
Refrigerator,℉34℉(1 )∼46℉(8 ) 34℉(1 )∼46℉(8 )
Freezer,℉-14℉(-26 )∼8℉(-13 ) -14℉(-26 )∼8℉(-13 )
Run Time,% 󳠞40 󳠞60
Refrigerant Charge (R134a) 5.64 oz(160g)
Compressor((MK172D-R2U) 897 Btu/hr(0.263kw)
Compressor oil Freol α-10
Capillary tube(Dia, Length) 0.032＂＂,118＂＂((00..8811mmmm,, 22999977mmmm))
Dryer Molecular Sieve XH-9
Clearance must be provided for air circulation
AT TOP 1
＂＂((2255mmmm))
AT SIDES 0.5＂＂((1155mmmm))
AT REAR 1＂＂((2255mmmm))
Fan
FanFan
FanFan
(Air inlet)
(Air inlet)(Air inlet)(Air inlet)(Air inlet)
Heat exchangerHeat exchanger
FanFan
Fan
Fan
(Air inlet)(Air inlet)
(Air inlet)(Air inlet)
Heat exchanger
Heat exchanger
Compressor
C-Fan Noise FilterDryer
Sub-condenser Water Valve
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Freezer
Refrigerator
NO LOAD PERFORMANCE
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION