Samsung WA484DSHASU/A1 User manual

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nwWA484
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Fast Track Troubleshooting
Model:
WA484DSHASU /A1
Publication # nwWA484 Creation Date 09/21/2013
Quick Test Mode
To enter press Soil, Spin & Power
simultaneously with the power off.
1. All LED’s light up and the washer
beeps as it
enters the Quick Test Mode.
2. The unit displays the software version for a
second then clears the EEprom.
3. After the displaying the software version, LCD
will display Model information. If EEEE is displayed
the PCB assembly is defective.
4. When the version is displayed, turn the Jog-Dial
so that the version disappears. Press the following
keys to test the various components
Press Temp Key to cycle through the Water Valve test
(Door does not need to lock) in this order: Cold, Bleach,
Hot, Rinse (Softener), & 3 cold valves then off.
Press Spin Key to test Circulation/Drain Pump.
Press Soil Level Key to test Water Heater
Press Signal Key to test the Door Lock/Unlock circuit
When either Test or Spin is displayed on the LCD, press
Start/Pause key to conduct the motor test.
In Test mode, you can test the clockwise and counter-
clockwise movement of the motor. However, the water
level must satisfy the heater water level (24300) to enter
Test mode.
Service Mode:
This mode allows more detailed operation tests and trouble-
shooting, to enter press Signal & Extra Rinse
simultaneously with the power on.
While in Service Mode the following tests can be performed:
Quick Spin Test = Delay Start & Temp: This accelerates
the drum motor from 0 to maximum RPM over a few
minutes. Note: Stay with the washer during this test, out of
balance detection may be bypassed.
Press the Start/Pause button during the test to hold its spinning
speed for 10 minutes before going back to Quick Spin Test
Cycle Count = Press Signal key to view times the unit was used
Soft Ware # = Press Soil key to see the software version info
Fast Time Down = Press Temp key to advance to next cycle
Fault Code Test = Press the Spin button to view the
stored fault codes – then turn Jog Dial to view error codes
(Push Start/Pause while the code is displayed to view the num-
ber of cycles since the error occurred)
Peripheral (Main PCB) input Tests
1. Select Extra Rinse. Then turn the Jog-Dial so that the Normal
LED is turned on. The Water Temperature will be displayed in
Centigrade
2. Select Extra Rinse. Then turn the Jog-Dial so that the Heavy
Duty is turned on. The water temperature will be displayed in
Fahrenheit.
3. Select Extra Rinse. Then turn the Jog-Dial so that the Perm
Press LED is turned on. The door status will be displayed (OP if
open, CL if closed).
4. Select Extra Rinse. Then turn the Jog-Dial so that the Sani-
tize LED is turned on. The door lock Switch status will be dis-
played (UL if unlocked, Lo if locked).
5. Water Frequency/Water Sensor Testing Select a cycle &
start the washer, enter Service Mode & press Extra Rinse.
Turn the Jog Dial so that the Bedding LED is turned on. Next,
press the Start/Pause Key. The Water Frequency will be dis-
played. The frequency will change as the unit fills
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – “For Technicians Only” This service data sheet is
intended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience
and knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.
Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability for
injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet.
Continuous Run Mode:
1. Press Delay Start + Soil Level Key for 7 sec during Power On State
(Normal User Mode) .
2. Once in Continuous Run Mode, The seven segments will no longer
display “0000” and will alternate between displaying the number of cy-
cles of the completed course and the remaining time of the course.
3. The Continuous Run Mode will repeat the previous cycle until continu-
ous run mode is cancelled by pressing the same button combination for
7 sec.
SUPPORT INFORMATION
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A/C Power Check Test 1 Test 2
Relay RY12 (Pwr Relay) Pin 2 (Black) and RY13
(Heater Relay) Pin 2 (White)
Plugged in 120VAC power on or off Power on: CN6 1 (White -2
(Black) 120VAC
Heater Relay Check Test 1 Test 2
Relay RY12 (Pwr Relay) Pin 1 (White) and RY13
(Heater Relay) Pin 1 (Red)
120VAC with the Heater On and 0VAC
with the Heater off
Power Off, heater resistance is
~12
Hall Sensor Check Test 1 Test 2
Voltage at Pin #4 (BLK) and #3 (BLU) of CN1
Voltage at Pin #4 (BLK) and #2 (GRY) of CN1
Manually spin the drum to see the volt-
age change, Power On Voltage at Pin #4 (BLK) and #1
(RED) of CN1 = 5VDC
0Vdc or 3.75Vdc
D-D Motor Check Test 1 Test 2
Connector CN8 Pin 1 (Red), Pin 2 (White) and Pin 3
(Blue)
Power Off ~18across Pins 1-2, Pins 1-
3, & Pins 2-3
N/A
Clutch Motor Test 1 Test 2
Connector CN4 PIN #8 (Brn) and CN6 PIN #3 (Blk)
Test 2 resistance between clutch motor terminals
Power Off ~2 kacross CN4 PIN #8
(Brn) and CN6 PIN #3 (Blk)
Violet/Black – Brown = 0
Violet/Black – Black = ~2K
Brown – Black = ~2K
Test 1 Test 2
Pin #3 (BLK) of CN6 and Pin #7 (YEL) of CN4 120VAC with the Mtr On and 0VAC Off Resistance Pin #3 (BLK) of CN6
to Pin #7 (YEL) of CN4 = ~20
CN8
1 Motor Pwr U
Phase (Red)
2 Motor Pwr V
Phase (Wht)
3 Motor Pwr W
Phase (Blu)
RY12 Relay
1 AC Line
out (WHT)
2 AC Line
(BLK)
CN7
1 Reactor Connector Port (WHT)
2 Reactor Connector Port (WHT)
CN6
1 AC Neutral (Wht)
3 AC Line Common (Blk)
CN4 120vac
2-(CN6-3) Bleach Valve (Gry-Blk)
3-(CN6-3) Cold Valve (Blu-Blk)
4-(CN6-3) Hot Valve (Red-Blk)
5-(CN6-3) Rinse (Softener) Valve (Wht-Blk)
6 Clutch Contact (VIO)
7-(CN6-3) Cir. Pump (Yel-Blk)
8-(CN6-3) Clutch Mtr (Brn-Blk)
9-(RY12-2) Drain Pump (Pnk-Wht))
CN1
1-4 5vdc (Red –
Grn)
2 Hall – B (GRY)
3 Hall – A (BLU)
4 GND - (BLK)
5 Clutch Hall – IC
(WHT)
CN2 Interface
1 Standby (S/BLU)
2 TX (VIO)
3 -RX (BLK)
4 Reset (BRN)
5-6 5vdc (Gry-Pnk)
7-6 12vdc (Org-Pnk)
8 EMG - (YEL)
9 Power On (WHT)
10 Water Level (BLU)
11 Sub Reed (Red)
CN3
1-2 Door Lock - (Blk-Brn)
4 Unlock Contact - (BLU)
5 Lock Contact - (RED)
6 Reed Switch - (GRN)
7 5VDC (WHT)

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Door Lock Check Test 1 Test 2
Resistance check CN3 Pin #5 (Red) and Pin #7
(Wht)
Power Off, resistance is Approx
0.2 
Motor resistance at CN3
Pins 1-2 (Blk-Brn) 40K
Door Unlock Check Test 2
Resistance check CN3 Pin #4 (Blu) and Pin #7
(Wht)
Power Off, resistance is Approx
0.2 
Motor resistance at CN3
Pins 1-2 (Blk-Brn) 40K
Drain Motor Check Test 1 Test 2
Voltage at Pin #1 of RY12 (WHT) and Pin #9
(PNK) of CN4
120VAC with the pump On and 0VAC
with the pump off
Voltage at Pin #1 of RY12 (WHT)
and Pin #9 (PNK) of CN4
should be ~14
Water Valve Check Test 1 Test 2
Voltage at Pin #3 (BLK) of CN6 to Pin #2 (GRY) of
CN4 Bleach Valve, Pin #3 (BLU) of CN4 Cold
Valve, Pin #4 (RED) of CN4 Hot Valve, Pin #5
(WHT) of CN4 Rinse Valve
120VAC with the Valve On and 0VAC
with the Valve off
Power Off, valve resistance is from
1202- 1245
Error Type Error Mode Details
LED
Water Level Sensor LE
8
Check for water to the valves, clogged valve screens, defective valve
solenoid coils. Check the water level / pressure sensor Check for 120VAC
to the valve.
Motor Drive Error or
Hall Sensor error
3E Check the motor drive connector, it may be loose. The hall sensor
may be disconnected, loose or damaged . Check for a foreign ob-
ject inside the motor or motor damage. The stator might be loose
or damaged. The drum might be overloaded from too many clothes
or the relay or PCB might be defective.
E3
Water Supply
Error
nF 3 Check the water valve wiring harness.
Check whether the water supply valve is clogged with foreign ma-
terial and whether water is supplied properly.
Check for reversed fill hoses
Check water temperature, if sensed as higher than 50 ˚C in the
Wool or Lingerie cycle it will create error.
Check the relays, if they operate correctly replace the Main PCB.
Fill Hoses Reversed nF1 Correct Hot/Cold hose connections
Cir. Pump Check
Resistance check CN6 Pin #3 (Blk) CN4 Pin #7 (Yel) Power Off, pump resistance is 20 N/A

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Error Type Error Mode Details
LED
Drain Error
nd Check for Foreign material entering the pump or hoses.
Check to make sure the wiring harness is connected properly.
Check the water pump terminal .
Check for freezing.
The water level fails to drop below the Reset Water Level
within 30 minutes.
Power Error
2E Make sure to check the operating voltage. (An error occurs when
under or over voltage is supplied.) Check whether a plug recepta-
cle is used. When the connecting wires are too small (extension
cord use), a momentary low voltage may drop up to 10 V
Main PBA fault (sometimes)
PF Momentary Power Failure
Communica-
tion Error
AE Check the wire connections and terminal contacts between the sub
and main PBAs.
Check for disconnected wires.
Check whether the sub PCB is short circuited because of moisture.
If the main PCB’s communication circuit is faulty, replace it.
Switch Error
(Main Relay
Error)
E2 Check whether either the Power switch or a tact switch (any button)
is stuck down.
Check whether the service PBA holding screws are fastened too
tight pinching the contacts
If the main PBA switching IC on/off error has occurred, replace the
main PBA.
The “E2” error occurs if the main relay connections are incorrect.
Check the connections. If there is no error in the connections, re-
place the main PBA
SR
Door Error ds
(Before
operation)
Check the door switch and latch alignment .
Check the latch for damage
Check the wiring harness to the latch.
Check the door switch. Replace if faulty.
Check the main PBA door sensing circuit. Replace if faulty.
Finally verify he operation of the Main PCB
Failed Lock FL
(Lock Fail)
Unlock Failure LO
(Unlock
Fail)

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Error Type Error Mode Details
LED
Heater Error
Hr
(Heater
Relay)
This can be a short or a wire disconnected to the heater circuit. This
can also be problem with the tub contacting the heater or if the wa-
ter in the tub is frozen or there is no water. The error is triggered by
temperatures above 145C. If the heater has no error, this occurs
because of a PBA relay malfunction. Check the wiring harness to
the heater.
An Hr error occurs if the steam heater, is faulty, replace it.
Overflow error
OE
1E
Water is supplied continually because the water level detection
does not work. - Verify the drain is working properly, the water level
detection does not work and water is supplied continually. Verify the
water valves shut off fully. Finally check the water level sensor.
Temperature
Sensor Error
tE1 The washing heater temperature sensor in the tub has an error.
Check the connections for the washing heater temperature sensor
connector.
Unbalance
Error
dC Check the type of laundry. Check whether it may cause an unbal-
anced situation.- Educate the consumer in this case, to press
pause, reposition the load or remove a few items. Press start to
continue and complete the wash cycle.
Mems or Har-
ness Failure
8E Check MEMS PCB ,Main PCB & Wire-harness
MEMS sensor error. If the output from the MEMS sensor is over 4.5VDC
(open) or below 0.5VDC (shorted) for 5 seconds this error will occur.
Foaming
Detected
SUdS
Sd
This occurs when too much foaming is detected. It is also displayed
while foaming is removed. When the removal is finished, the normal
cycle proceeds. (This is one of the normal operations. It is an error
for preventing non-sensing faults.)
Clutch
Motor Error
PE Check the clutch motor
windings and connect-
or.
Clutch motor error. Occurs when the clutch motor position is not detected.
The MICOM will attempt 3 times to determine the motor position. After the
3rd attempt the error will appear.
Clutch motor error. Occurs when the clutch motor position is not detected.
Clutch assem-
bly hall sensor
error
PE1 Check the clutch hall
sensor and wiring.
Clutch assembly hall sensor error. The drum will shake to try to determine
if the clutch is in the right position. After 15 attempts if the hall sensor is not
communicating with the MICOM the error will occur.
Check whether the washing machine is level to the floor with respect to the original position of the washing machine prior
to service. Doing this now will reduce the need for a redo call and customer dissatisfaction.
✔ Vibrations can shorten the lifetime of the product.

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HOT COLD
BLEACH
RINSE
CLUTCH
Softener is dispensed in the final rinse by the “RINSE”
valve. This valve is only used to dispense the Soften-
Door locked by. Reed Switch in blue plastic Door
Lock Replaced as an Assembly.

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