Samsung RF31FM Series User manual

2013. 02
SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator
AW4-4D PJT
New product training for refrigerator
RF31FMESBSR/AA RF31FMESBSL/SA
RF31FMEDBSR/AA RF31FMEDBBC/AA
RF31FMEDBWW/AA RF31FMEDBSL/ML
RF31FMEDBSL/HC RF24FSEDBSR/AA
RF24FSEDBSR/EU RF24FSEDBSR/EF
RF24FSEDBBC/EU RF24FSEDBSR/WT
RF24FSEDBSL/SA RF24FSEDBX3/SC
MODEL NAME : RF31FM** / RF24FS**
MODEL CODE :
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Contents
1Precautions(Safety Warnings)---- 6
2Product Specifications-------------13
2-1. Introduction of Main Function-------------------------------------------------------------13
2-2. Interior Views------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart---------------------------------------------19
2-4. Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)-----------------------------------------------------24
2-5. Optional Material Specification------------------------------------------------------------26
2-6. Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle-----------------------------------------------27
2-7. Principle Of Freezer----------------------------------------------------------------------------28
2-8. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components-------------------------------29
2-9. Refrigeration Cycle Type---------------------------------------------------------------------34
2-10. Cooling Air Circulation----------------------------------------------------------------------35
3Instruction of Function-------------36
3-1. Digital Display-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
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Contents
4Disassembly and Assembly-------57
4-1. Precaution-----------------------------57
4-2. Refrigerator Door-------------------59
4-3. Door Handle Refrigerator--------61
4-4. Door Handle Freezer--------------62
4-5. Refrigerator Light------------------63
4-6. Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser
--------------------------------------------64
4-7. Water-Dispenser--------------------65
4-8. Glass Shelf----------------------------70
4-9. Foldable Glass Shelf---------------70
4-10. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf
-------------------------------------------71
4-11. Case Water Filter------------------72
4-12. How to Remove the Carbonator
Kit --------------------------------------74
4-13. Motor Damper----------------------77
4-14. Water Filter (Assembly &
Disassembly)-----------------------78
4-15. Gallon Door Bin-------------------79
4-17. Vertical Hinged Section---------81
4-18. Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator
-------------------------------------------82
4-19. Evaporator In Refrigerator------84
4-20. Freezer Door-------------------------85
4-21. Convertible Door-------------------87
4-22. Ice-Maker----------------------------- 89
4-23. Auger Motor Fan--------------------93
4-24. Flex Zone Light----------------------94
4-25. Freezer Light------------------------- 95
4-26. Side Light----------------------------- 96
4-27. Door Switch In Freezer----------- 97
4-28. Evaporator Cover In Freezer--- 98
4-29. Evaporator In Freezer------------ 99
4-30. Machine Compartment--------- 100
4-31. Comp Cooling Fan Motor----- 102
4-32. Relay O/L--------------------------- 104
4-33. COMPRESSOR------------------- 105
4-34. Electric Box------------------------ 106
4-35. Assembling Procedures of the CO2
Cylinder and Precautions------ 107
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6Self Diagnosis & Trouble Shooting-159
6-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis----------------------------------------------- 159
6-2. IF FAN does not operate--------------------------------------------------------------------- 178
6-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate-------------------------------------------------------- 181
6-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate------------------------------------------------ 183
6-5. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)------------------------------------------- 185
6-6. When Power is not applied------------------------------------------------------------------- 188
6-7. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.) ----------------------------------- 190
6-8. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound)----- 192
6-9. When the Panel PBA does not operate normally--------------------------------------- 197
6-10. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally------------------------------------------- 200
6-11. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally------------------------------------------- 202
6-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up------------------------------------ 203
6-13. If ICE Water is not supplied----------------------------------------------------------------- 206
6-14. If Sparkling is not supplied------------------------------------------------------------------- 209
6-15. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied-------------------------------------------------- 212
6-16. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geared Motor) is not working normally---------------- 215
6-17. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting---------------------------------------------------------------- 218
6-18. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions------------------------ 220
6-19. General diagnosis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 221
6-20. Diagnosis for Sparkling system (Only for RF31FM*S*)------------------------------ 224
5Check the installation status-----126
5-1. Function for failure diagnosis---------------------------------------------------------------- 126
5-2. Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom (Flow Chart)--------------- 152
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8Wiring diagram------------------------224
9Schematic Diagram------------------246
9-1. Whole block diagram--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 246
7PCB Diagram---------------------------239
7-1. PCB Layout with part position---------------------------------------------------------------- 239
7-2. PCB Layout with part position (Inverter Board)------------------------------------------ 241
7-3. Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)-------------------------------------- 242
7-4. Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board)----------------------------------- 243
10 Model code table---------------------248
10-1. Nomenclature -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 248
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●Unplug the appliance before replacing or repairing electrical parts.
⇒Be careful to avoid electric shock.
●Always use only the correct replacement parts.
⇒Check the model name, rating voltage, rating current, running temperature symbols.
●When troubleshooting, verify that wiring harnesses are connected securely.
⇒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 must be in the same assembled state when compared with the state before disassembly.
●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.
●Ground the refrigerator properly
⇒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 it immediately.
●Do not allow consumers to repair the appliance by themselves.
●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.
1. Precautions(Safety Warnings)
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Read all instructions before repairing the product and follow the instructions
in order to prevent danger or property damage.
Plug out and remove all the items in regrigerator prior to repair.
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED
Warning
Indicates that a danger
of death or serious
injury exists.
Caution
Indicates that a risk of
personal injury or
material damage
exists.
means “Prohibited”.
means “Do not disassemble”.
means “No contact”.
means ”Warning or Caution”.
means “Unplug the unit before preforming service”
means “Earth or Ground”.
1. Precautions(Safety Warnings)
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Unplug to exchange the interior lamp.
•It may cause electric shock.
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 all wiring
harnesses are reconnected.
•Wiring harnesses should be connected tightly
and kept dry.
•Bundle tightly wires in order
not to be detached by the
external force and then not
to be wetted.
On repair, Make sure that all parts and
wires are free of dust and debris.
•Cleaning parts could help prevent fire or
shorting.
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Check the status of parts after replacement or
troubleshooting.
•All parts must be reinstalled properly.
Check for visible traces of water on electrical
parts.
•Replace or secure any part that may have come
in contact with water
Customers should not store glass bottles of
liquid in the freezer section.
Frozen bottles could explode and cause injury.
Customers should not store narrow or long
bottles or food in a small door shelf.
•These items could fall when the door is opened,
causing injury tot he customer.
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Drugs requiring precise temperatures should
not be stored in the refrigerator.
Consumers must not try to repair the
refrigerator.
•Electrical and mechanical parts could injure the
consumer.
Make sure the power cord is not damaged or
crushed.
•A damaged cord could cause excessive heat or
fire.
The refrigerator should be plugged into a
dedicated outlet.
•Multiple plugs in the outlet could cause excessive
heat or fire.
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Articles on the product.
•Opening or closing the door may cause things to
fall down, which may cause injury.
Check the location where the refrigerator will
be used.
•If the refrigerator will be used in a damp
or wet space, or if installation will be
unstable, the unit should be relocated.
The refrigerator must be grounded properly.
•An earth ground should be used if there is a risk of
high humidity or wetness.
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FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level
surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the
flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully
loaded refrigerator, or approximately 660lbs(299kg).
MOVING
Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large section of the
cardboard carton and place under the refrigerator where
you are working.
When moving, be sure to pull the unit straight out and
push back in straight.
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2. Product Specifications
Image Feature
Surround Multi Flow
•Provides uniform cooling for each shelf and every corner in the fresh
food section. This is accomplished by using a center positioned fan
and duct with multiple cooling flow openings.
Twin Cooling System
•The refrigerator and the freezer each have an evaporator.
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.
Flex Zone
•The Flex Zone is a full-width independent mid drawer with
adjustable temperature control.
■A newly developed SAMSUNG bottom mount freezer in 2012 has the following
characteristics.
2-1. Introduction of Main Function
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2. Product Specifications
Image Feature
Counter Height Design
•The Independent Mid Drawer(Flex zone) is counter Height to fit
contemporary kitchen.
Two Lever Dispenser
•Two levers, one for ice and sparkling water, another one for water.
Secure Auto Close Door System
•Doors close tightly.
•Food on the doors stays cool.
•Prevents moisture from forming on the outside of the doors.
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2. Product Specifications
2-1. Introduction of Main Function
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NO Item Details New Model
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Ez-Open
Handle
System
The freezer door and Mid drawer
(Flex zone) open and close easily.
2Emotional
Lighting
The lighting helps you find groceries
Easier by lighting down when you open
Mid drawer(Flex zone) and freezer door.
3Smart
Divider
- Easy rail partition can divide off
4independent spaces easily.
- The rail partition allows you to divide the
space of the convertible room easier.
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▶Changing Items
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2. Product Specifications
2-1. Introduction of Main Function
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Touch
Sensor
Lighting
The display change more wider and
apply LED lighting.
And Touch Sensor Lighting make the
refrigerator graceful.
5Mono Ice
Maker
10 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF31FM**)
6 Cubes Ice-Maker (RF24FS**)
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Freezer
2. Product Specifications
Refrigerator
2-2. Interior Views(Model : RF31FM**)
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Flex zone
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2. Product Specifications
Refrigerator
Freezer
2-2. Interior Views(Model : RF24FS**)
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Flex zone
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ITEM Model
RF31FM** RF24FS**
RF31FM*S* RF31FM*D*
①ICE&WATER DISPENSER& SPARKLING WITH FLEX ZONE
②ICE&WATER DISPENSER WITH FLEX ZONE
External size
W 35 6/8 Inch (908mm)
D
On Cabinet 31 Inch (788mm) 24 1/8 Inch (613mm)
W/O Handle 35 1/2 Inch (901mm) 28 1/2 Inch (726mm)
With Handle 37 7/8 Inch (963mm) 31 Inch (788mm)
HW/O Hinge Cap 68 7/8 Inch (1749mm)
With Hinge Cap 70 Inch (1777mm)
Net
Capacity
Total 30.5(863.7ℓ) 23.5(665.4ℓ)
Freezer 8.9(252.0ℓ) 6.4(181.2ℓ)
Flex Zone 4.2(119.0ℓ) 3.3(93.4ℓ)
Refrigerator 17.4(492.7ℓ) 13.8(390.8ℓ)
Efficiency of volume 59.60% 60.60%
Weight Set 185kg 181kg 157kg
Packing 196kg 192kg 167kg
Packing
Width 38 1/4 (972mm) 38 1/4 (972mm)
Depth 38 1/4 (972mm) 38 1/8 (792mm)
Height 76 5/8 (1946mm) 76 5/8 (1946mm)
Compressor RECIPROCATE
Rated Frequency and Frequency AC 115V/60Hz
Refrigerant R134a
Foaming Agent C-PENTANE
Refrigerant / Refrigerant Amount 5.29 oz (160g)
Type Refrigerator INDIRECT COOLING METHOD REFRIGERATOR
Motor Rated Consumption Power 115W
Electric Heater Rated Consumption Power 510W(RF31FM*S**, For Sparkling Model Only)
490W(RF31FM*D** / RF24FS**, For Ice/Water Model Only)
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Items Specification
Model RF31FM** / RF24FS**
Compressor
Model MKV190CL2B/E01
Starting type BLDC
Oil Charge FREOL α -15c
Evaporator Freezer SPLIT FIN TYPE
Refrigerator SPLIT FIN TYPE
Condenser Forced and Natural Convection Type
Dryer Molecular shieve XH-9
Capillary tube (Dia ×Length) R:0.032" (0.082mm x 3500mm)
Refrigerant R134a
Model Temperature Selection On(°F) Off(°F)
THERMISTOR
(F-SENSOR)
502AT
-8°F (-23℃) -5°F (-21℃) -11°F (-24℃)
-0°F (-18℃) 3°F (-16℃) -3°F (-19℃)
5°F (-15℃) 8°F (-12℃) 2°F (-17℃)
Model Temperature Selection On(°F) Off(°F)
THERMISTOR
(R-SENSOR)
502AT
34°F (1℃)36°F (2℃)32°F (0℃)
37°F (3℃)39°F (4℃)35°F (2℃)
44°F (7℃)46°F (8℃)42°F (6℃)
Components for Freezer
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Room Temperature
Sensor Components
Freezer Refrigerator
2-3. Model Specification &Specification Chart
2. Product Information
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