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4-1. ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

4-1-1) Test Function (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost) ........................................40

4-1-2) Communication Error Display Function ..........................................................41

4-1-3) Self-Diagnosis Function ..................................................................................42

4-1-4) Load Status Display Function .........................................................................45

4-1-5) Restoration of Previous Settings Upon Power Failure....................................47

4-1-6) Exhibition & Cooling-Off Mode........................................................................48

4-1-7) Option Setting Function ..................................................................................49

4-1-8) Option Table....................................................................................................52

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4-1-1) Test Function (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost)

● Press the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons for more than 8 seconds at the same time.
Then, the Freezer & Fridge temperature display will be turned off and the Test mode begins.
● With the TDM Cycle Model, when you press the Test button, the Test function will be selected in the
following order.
Forced Operation (FF) R Off Forced Operation (OF r) Forced Fridge Defrost (rd) Forced
Fridge / Freezer Defrost (Fd)
● With the HM Cycle Model model, when you press the Test button, the Test function will be selected in
the following order.
Forced Operation (FF) -> Forced Operation (OF r) -> Forced Fridge (rd) -> Force Fridge/Freezer Defrost (Fd)
● Cancelled (Normal Operation)
● The recommended way to cancel the Test function is s by disconnecting the unit from the mains
electricity supply and then reconnecting.

RS22H* , RSH7*

Press the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons for 8 seconds at the same time.

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1) Forced Operation
1-1) For all model
• When the Fridge button is pressed once at the Test mode. FF lights up on the Display Panel
indicating Forced Operation. At this time, if sends out “Beeping” sound.
• At the Forced Operation, when you press the Fridge button once, OF r lights up on the Display
Panel.
* All Forced Operation (FF/OF r) : 3450RPM

1-2) When Forced Operation is selected, the Comp starts operating immediately without a 10-minute
delay at any operating mode. At this time, when it is in the middle of Defrost, Defrost will be stopped
immediately and Forced Operation will be performed.
1-3) When Forced Operation is selected, Comp and F-Fan (Freezer Fan) operates continuously.
• FF : Fridge compartment will be controlled according to its set temperature.
• OF r : Fridge compartment will be off (For checking TDM Valve; F Valve Open, R Valve Off)
1-4) When Forced Operation is selected, the Freezer temperature will be set to -25°C and the Fridge
temperature will be set to 1°C automatically.
1-5) During the Forced Operation, the Power Freeze and the Quick Cool functions do not work.
When the Power Freeze or the Quick Cool is selected, its indicator lamp will be turned off in 10
seconds automatically.
1-6) To cancel the Forced Operation in the middle of its operation, plug out and in the unit or perform the
Test cancellation mode as the section 3) below.
1-7) With the Forced Operation, it sends out "Beeping" sound (0.25 sec On and 0.75 sec Off) until the
Forced Operation is completed and the sound can't be turned off.

2) Forced Defrost
2-1) When you press the Fridge button one more time at Fridge Off Forced Operation [OF r], rd lights up
on the Display Panel. At this time, the Forced Operation stops immediately and R-Defrost will be
performed at the same time.
2-2) When you press the Fridge button one more time at Forced R-Defrost [rd], Fd lights up on the
Display Panel. At this time, FR-Defrost will be performed at the same time.
2-3) At this time, it will send out “Beep” sound for 3 seconds and then it will perform Forced F/R-Defrost
while sending out “0.5 sec On and 0.5 sec Off” sound.

3) Test Cancellation Mode

3-1) During the F/R-Defrost mode, put the Display Panel to the Test mode and press the Fridge button
once. Then, the F/R-Defrost mode will be cancelled and it will go to the normal operation mode.
Or, turn off and on the unit to cancel the Test mode.

4-1-2) Communication Error Display Function

1) Communication Error between MAIN MICOM and Panel MICOM

1-1) When there is no response in 10 seconds after the Main MICOM sends a communication signal
to the Panel MICOM, "PC Er" will blink on the Display Panel until the communication error is
released.
1-2) When there is no response in 10 seconds after the Main MICOM sends a communication signal
to the Panel MICOM, the entire Cool Select Zone Display

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4-1-3) Self-Diagnosis Function

1) Self-Diagnosis Function upon Initial Power-On
1-1) When the unit is plugged into the power, MICOM diagnoses the status of the temperature
sensors in a few minutes.
1-2) If defective sensor is found after Self-Diagnosis, relevant Display LEDs will blink at an interval of
0.5 sec. (Refer to Self-Diagnosis Check List)
1-3) During a state that a defective sensor were found and its relevant LED's were blinking, it would\
only recognise the Self-Diagnosis button combination and it does not do the normal display. But,
the temperature will be controlled through the Emergency Operation.
1-4) To release these error codes, fix all the problems with the defective sensor or press the Power
Freeze and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons for 8 seconds.
2) Self-Diagnosis Function during Normal Operation
RS22H* , RSH7*

Press the Power Freeze and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons for 8 seconds at the same time.
2-1) When the the Power Freeze and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons are held down for 6
seconds at the same time during normal operation, the temperature setting display will blink at an
interval of 0.5 sec for 2 seconds. When the Power Cool and the Operation buttons are held down
for 8 seconds (including the 2-second LED blinking) at the same time, it sends out "Ding-Dong"
sound and goes into the Self-Diagnosis function.
2-2) When it goes into the Self-Diagnosis, the entire display panel goes off and when there is any error,
relevant segments will blink at an interval of 0.5 sec. (Refer to Self-Diagnosis Check List below)
2-3) When there is error, segment blinking continues for 60 seconds and it goes to the normal
operation mode, sending out "Ding-Dong" sound, regardless of its correction.
2-4) Buttons won't work during Self-Diagnosis.

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When any of the above segments is Freezer Fridge

blinking, it indicates its relevant sensor or Compartment Compartment
part is defective.

Self-Diagnosis Check List

Display Operation condition during error
ITEM Description
Freezer Fridge F-Fan R-Fan Condens F-Defrost R-Defrost Damper
er Fan Heater Heater

1 E F-SENSOR Open Short

2 E R-SENSOR Open Short

4 E F-DEF-SENSOR Open Short

5 E R-DEF-SENSOR Open Short

6 E EXT-SENSOR Open Short

COOLSELECT ZONE
7 E Open Short
SENSOR

8 E ICE MAKER SENSOR Open Short

21 E F-Fan Error Freezer Fan Trouble

22 E R-Fan Error Fridge Fan Trouble

23 E C-Fan Error Condenser Fan Trouble

24 E F-DEF-Error Defrost Trouble (Overheating)

25 E R-DEF-Error Defrost Trouble (Overheating)

ICE MAKER
26 E FUNCTION ERROR Ice Ejection Trouble

27 E Damper Heater Error Damper Heater Open

Communication Error Communication Trouble between

41 E Panel Main Panel & Main
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Descriptions of Self-Diagnosis Error Code

NO Digital no. Item Description How to do Self-Diagnosis
FREEZER Connector Slipped-Out or Open-Cont act, The voltage should be within the range
1 SENSOR Wire Cut or Short-Circuited, Abnormal Sensing of 4.5V~1.0V between MAIN PCB
Temp (+50°C and over or -50 °C and lower) CN40 #5 and #8.
FRIDGE The voltage should be within the range
2 Same as the above of 4.5V~1.0V between MAIN PCB
SENSOR
CN40 #9 and #8.
FREEZER The voltage should be within the range
3 DEFROST Same as the above of 4.5V~1.0V between MAIN PCB
SENSOR CN40 #6 and #8.
FRIDGE The voltage should be within the range
4 DEFROST Same as the above of 4.5V~1.0V between MAIN PCB
SENSOR CN40 #11 and #8.
AMBIENT The voltage should be within the range
5 SENSOR Same as the above of 4.5V~1.0V between MAIN PCB
CN40 #2 and #1.
CoolSelect The voltage should be within the range
6 ZONE Same as the above of 4.5V~1.0V between MAIN PCB
SENSOR CN51 #13 and #14.
ICE The voltage should be within the range
7 MAKER Same as the above of 4.5V~1.0V between MAIN PCB
SENSOR CN90 #3 and #8.
FREEZER Bad Feed-Back Signaling Wire Conta The voltage should be 7V~12V between
8 FAN ct, Motor Wire Slipped-Out, Defective MAIN PCB CN75 GRAY and YELLOW.
ERROR Motor
FRIDGE The voltage should be 7V~12V between
9 FAN Same as the above
MAIN PCB CN75 GRAY and ORANGE.
ERROR
CONDENSOR
The voltage should be 7V~12V between
10 FAN Same as the above
MAIN PCB CN74 GRAY and SKYBLUE.
ERROR
Connector Slipped-Out or Open- Disconnect MAIN PCB CN70, CN71 from PCB,
FREEZER Contact, Wire Cut or Short-Circuited, and read the resistance between Orange and
11 DEFROST Defective Thermistor, or When it keeps Brown wire terminals (Refer to the Wire Diagram
ERROR heating during Fridge Defrost even for the resistance value). 0 Ohm Heater Short
after it does defrosting for 80 minutes. Ohm Wire Cut or Blown Thermistor.
Connector Slipped-Out or Open- Disconnect MAIN PCB CN70, CN71 from PCB,
FRIDGE Contact, Wire Cut or Short-Circuited, and read the resistance between Orange and
12 DEFROST Defective Thermistor, or When it keeps White wire terminals (Refer to the Wire Diagram
ERROR heating during Fridge Defrost even for the resistance value). 0 Ohm Heater Short
after it does defrosting for 80 minutes. Ohm Wire Cut or Blown Thermistor.
I/M Ice Ejection Horizontal Positioning Error ** Only After replacing Ice-Maker, plug in the unit
13 ICE MAKER for Dispenser models and check its operation.
ERROR

Disconnect MAIN PCB CN76 from PCB, and

DAMPER Damper Heater is sensed as open read the resistance between Black and Brown
14 HEATER error due to Connector Slipped-Out or wire terminals (Refer to the Wire Diagram for the
ERROR Open-Contact, Wire Cut. resistance value). 0 Ohm Heater Short
Ohm Wire Cut or Slipped-out Terminal

COMM No communication between MICOM It needs a Oscilloscope to do the error check.

15 ERROR MAI N and PANAL => The PC E error So, it is more realistic checking the error after
code will light up with alarming sounds. replacing Main or Panel PCB.

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4-1-4) Load Status Display Function

1) When the Power Freeze and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons are held down together for 6
seconds during the normal operation, the Fridge and Freezer temperature LEDs will blink for 2
seconds at an interval of 0.5 sec.
2) At this time, when taking your fingers off the Power Freeze and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons
and pressing the Fridge (sending out a "Ding-Dong" sound, it goes into the Load Status Display
function.
3) The Load Status Display mode shows the loads which MICOM sends out operational signals to.
It only means that there are operational signals from MICOM. So, it does not indicate that those
signalled loads are in operation. And, even though a specific part is displayed as in-operation, it may
not operate due to its own defect or the defective relay on PCB.
4) The Load Status Display lasts for 30 seconds and it goes back to the normal operation mode.

RS22H* , RSH7*

When the Display Panel blinks for 2 seconds after pressing the Power Freeze and the Vacation (or
Power Cool) for 6 seconds at the same time Take your fingers off from all the buttons and press the
Fridge button.

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5) The 7-Segment Load Status is as follows.

Freezer Fridge

a a
f b f b
g g
e c e c
d d

Load Mode Check List

NO ITEM Description Display Digital no.
1 FRIDGE FAN HIGH R-FAN HIGH RPM Fridge second digit a

2 FRIDGE FAN LOW R-FAN LOW RPM Fridge second digit b

3 FRIDGE DEFROST HEATER R-DEF HEATER ON Fridge second digit c

Operating Step Display
4 START MODE (no perticular meaning) Fridge second digit d

5 OVER-LOAD MODE Over 34 Ambient Temp Fridge second digit e

6 LOW-TEMP MODE Less than 21 Ambient Temp Fridge second digit f

7 EXHIBIT MODE Exhibition Mode On Fridge second digit g

8 ICE FULL Bucket Ice Full Fridge second digit d

9 COMPRESSOR COMP On Freezer second digit a

10 FREEZER FAN HIGH F-FAN HIGH RPM Freezer second digit b

11 FREEZER FAN LOW F-FAN LOW RPM Freezer second digit c

12 FREEZER DEFROST HEATER F-DEF HEATER ON Freezer second digit d

13 CONDENSER FAN HIGH C-FAN HIGH RPM Freezer second digit e

14 CONDENSER FAN LOW C-FAN LOW RPM Freezer second digit f

15 HOMEBAR HEATER Homebar Heater On Freezer second digit g

16 WATER TANK HEATER Fridge Water Tank Heater On Freezer first digit a

17 FREEZER VALVE F Valve On Freezer first digit b

18 FRIDGE VALVE R Valve On Freezer first digit c

19 DAMPER Damper Open Freezer first digit f

20 DISPENSER HEATER Dispenser Heater On Freezer second digit g

21 NORMAL CONDITIONS & All Off(22~33 ) Fridge second digit e,f LED all Off

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4-1-5) Restoration of Previous Settings Upon Power Failure

1) If the panel display is reset upon instant power failure, it will trigger nonsense calls at the call center.
To prevent this, the following measure is implemented into the unit. Upon the power supply, it
initializes the unit or brings back its previous settings based on the Freezer temperature.
2) Upon the initial power on, it checks its Freezer temperature. When it is lower than +5 , it is to be
considered as an instant power failure and it brings back all its previous operation functions (Power
Freeze, Power Cool, Vacation, Freezer Settings, Fridge Settings, Ice Type, Child Lock, etc) related to
the panel display.
3) When it is higher than +5 , it is to be considered as a long-period power failure and it will initialize the
panel display (Freezer: -20 , Fridge: 3 , Cubed).

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4-1-6) Exhibition & Cooling-Off Mode

Exhibition Mode
1) When the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons are pressed at the same time for 8 seconds during
the normal operation, it will be set to the Exhibition mode.
2) When the Exhibition mode is activated, the display panel and all the functions will work normally, but
the compressor and the Condenser Fan remain off.
3) To deactivate the Exhibition Mode, do the Exhibition entering mode again or turn off the power.
4) When the Freezer or the Fridge temperature becomes over 65 , the Exhibition mode will be
Eliminated and the unit will go to the normal operation mode.

How to Enter Exhibition Mode

RS22H* , RSH7*

Press the Power Freeze and the Freezer buttons for 8 seconds at the same time.

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4-1-7) Option Setting Function

● At the normal operation mode, press the Freezer and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons for 12
seconds at the same time. Then, the Display Panel will be shifted to the Option Setting mode.

How to Enter Option Setting mode

RS22H* , RSH7*

Press the Freezer and the Vacation (or Power Cool) buttons for 12 seconds at the same time.

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How to Control Buttons at Option mode

RS22H* , RSH7*

Option Item
Option Value Decrease
Decrease

Option Item
Option Value Increase
Increase

※ Button Operation at Option Setting Mode

Button Function
Fridge Option Item Increase
Vacation Option Item Decrease
Freezer Option Value Increase
Power Freeze Option Value Decrease

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● When the display is converted to Option Setting mode, the entire display is to be turned off except the
Fridge & Freezer 7-SEG LEDs as follows.

Option Value Option Item

1) The following shows the way to shift the Freezer temperature by -3 This function is to shift its base
temperature. For example, if the current base temperature is -18 and it is lowered by -3 with the
Option Setting function, the unit is to be controlled based on -21° that is even though it shows -18
on the display panel after shifting the base temperature, it is to be controlled based on -21 So,
when the base temperature is lowered by -3 , the unit is controlled -3°… lower than the displayed
temperature.

NOTE The units are shipped out with all their data being cleared. i.e. the setting values are "0" for all
together. But, for the purpose of quality improvement, the settings can be changed before
being shipped out, make sure to check relevant SVC bulletins.

2) With the Option Setting mode, "0" blinks on both of the Fridge and the Freezer sections. (Generally,
they are set to "0" at both the Fridge and the Freezer sections. But, they can be changed for the
purpose of quality improvement.) - When "0" blinks on the Fridge section, it is set to the Freezer
Option Setting and the Freezer temp code will be displayed on the Freezer temp section.
3) If the Freezer temp code is set to "6" as the following table after setting the Fridge section to "0", the
Freezer base temperature is to be lowered by -3 (Refer to the Freezer temperature setting image.)

Option Value Option Item

: In 15 seconds after completing the adjustment, MICOM is to store the setting value in EEPROM and
it goes back to the normal display mode, deactivating the Option Setting mode.
4) The above Option Setting is the same for both of the Dispenser model and the No-Dispenser model.
5) With the same method as the above, you can control the Fridge temperature, the water supply
quantity, the Ice-Maker sensor temperature and the Cool Select Zone temperature.
6) Make sure not to change the factory-set default values otherwise exception cases. Also, the Option
Setting is to be completed when it goes back to the normal display mode in 20 seconds. So, do not
turn off the unit before it goes back to the normal display mode.

NOTE There are more functions which can be adjusted. But, they are not to be described in this
manual because they are not actually related to the diagnosis of the unit. (Do not change the
option settings other than the ones described in this manual)

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4-1-8) Option Table

1) Freezer Temp Shifting Table

Value ITEM FREEZER TEMP SHIFT

MODEL SAME FOR ALL MODELS
Freezer TEMP VALUE
LOCATION: FRIDGE TEMP DISPLAY
Value Option 0
0 0
1 -0.5
2 -1.0
3 -1.5
4 -2.0 Ex) Lowering the Freezer default
5 -2.5 temp by -3
6 -3.0
7 -3.5
8 +0.5
9 +1.0
10 +1.5 Option Value Option Item
11 +2.0
12 +2.5
13 +3.0
14 +3.5
15 +4.0

2) Fridge Temp Shifting Value

Value ITEM FREEZER TEMP SHIFT

MODEL SAME FOR ALL MODELS
Freezer TEMP VALUE
LOCATION: FRIDGE TEMP DISPLAY
Value Option 1
0 0
1 -0.5
2 -1.0
3 -1.5
4 -2.0 Ex) Raising the Fridge default
5 -2.5 temp by +1.5
6 -3.0
7 -3.5
8 +0.5
9 +1.0
10 +1.5 Option Item
11 +2.0
12
Option Value
+2.5
13 +3.0
14 +3.5
15 +4.0

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The following option applies to models with Ice-Maker or Cool Select Zone.
Basic models do not have the following functions.

3) Ice-Maker Water Supply 4) Ice-Maker Ice Ejection Standby Time Controlling

It controls the water supply quantity with the Flow Sensor. ; It is an option controlling the Ice Ejection Standby time
of the Ice-Maker.
ITEM OPTION ITEM
Ice-Maker Water Display Location
2 Item (Fridge Temp)
Supply Qty Control
ICE MAKER
3
Water Supply Option Value Ice Ejection Standby Time
Quantity (Freezer Temp) Standby Time Freezer Display
104cc 0 50min 0
114cc 1 47min 1
Ex) Changing the water supply quantity to 104cc 45min 2
53min 3
55min 4
60min 5
65min 6
Option Value Option Item
70min 7
50min 8
50min 9
50min 10
50min 11
50min 12
50min 13
50min 14
50min 15

5) Minimum Comp RPM Setting

- This option is for sing minimum Comp RPM. As this option is applied, Comp RPM will be rise.
It will help reducing continual Comp operation.

Minimum Comp RPM Display Location

Freezer Display Item
Setting (Fridge Temp)
No RPM Change 0 Minimum Comp RPM
Setting 12
Minimum 2450RPM 1
Minimum 2450RPM 2
Minimum 2450RPM 3

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The following option applies to models with Ice-Maker or Cool Select Zone.
Basic models do not have the following functions.

6) Temp Display Option

- This option is for temp display all on mode. If user wants temp display always on, this option is solution.

Temp Display Option Freezer Display Display Location

Item (Fridge Temp)
Normal Display
(Temp display temporally on at use) 0
Temp Display Option 16
Always Temp Display On 1
Always Temp Display On 2

7) Ice-Maker Sensor Temp Shifting 8) Cool Select Zone Temp Shifting

- It is an option shifting the ice ejecting base temperature. - It is an option shifting the Cool Select Zone controlling
temperature.
Display Location Display Location
Item (Fridge Temp) Item (Fridge Temp)
Ice-Maker Sensor C/S Zone Temp Shifting
4 20
Temp Shifting (Base Temp)
Ice-Maker C/S Zone Temp Freezer Display
Freezer Display
Sensor Temp 0 0
-7.5 0 -0.5 1
-7.0 1 -1.0 2
-6.5 2 -1.5 3
-8.0 3 +0.5 4
-8.5 4 +1.0 5
-9.0 5 +1.5 6
-9.5 6 +2.0 7
-10.0 7

9) Dispenser/Homebar Heater Option

ITEM Dispenser Heater Option
CODE SAME FOR ALL MODELS
MODEL
Dispenser Heater LOCATION:FRIDGE TEMP DISPLAY
Freezer Display
Display 19
0 Normal heater operation
1 Heater operation ratio increasing

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4-2. SELF DIAGNOSIS

4-2-1) When power is not supplied............................................................................56

4-2-2) When the Comp does not operate ..................................................................57

4-2-3) Unable to Defrost ............................................................................................59

4-2-4) Self-Diagnosis Error (Defective Sensor) .........................................................60

4-2-5) When Alarm Sound continues (Buzzer Sound) ..............................................61

4-2-6) When PANEL PCB operates abnormally ........................................................63

4-2-7) When Fan does not operate ...........................................................................64

4-2-8) Freezer / Fridge Lamp does not light up .........................................................65

4-2-9) When Crush (Crushed Ice) & Cube (Cubed Ice) does not operate well .........66

4-2-10) When Water Tank Heater does not operate..................................................67

4-2-11) When Alarm Sound continues (Buzzer Sound).............................................68

4-2-12) When PANEL PCB operates abnormally ......................................................69

4-2-13) When Fan does not operate .........................................................................70

4-2-14) Freezer / Fridge Lamp does not light up .......................................................71

4-2-15) When Crush (Crushed Ice) & Cube (Cubed Ice) does not operate well .......72

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4-2-1) When power is not supplied

Note S M P S c i r c u i t i n t h e - When checking MAIN PBA, refer to

MAIN PBA operates at 230 Start the Operation Description and the
VAC 300 VDC. Please take Reference sections in this manual.
NO
care of yourself during the
repair and measurement. The voltage between NO
CN70 #5 &#7
is about 230VAC

YES Check the wire connection

and connector
230 VAC described in this
The fuse on the YES
manual depends on input MAIN PBA is blown.
power supply voltage.
NO Replace Fuse:250V 5A

The voltage NO
across BD1 is about
300 VDC.
YES Check PBA pattern &
Replace BD1
The voltage NO
between C & S pin of TOP246YN is
about 5.8V

YES Replace PBA ASS'Y

The voltage across NO

C107 is about 13V

YES Replace PBA ASS'Y

The voltage NO
across C109 is about 5V

YES Replace PBA ASS'Y

Does PANEL PBA NO

operate normally?

YES 1) Check the connector

2) Replace PANEL PBA
- Check Panel PBA Connector Do the NO
components such as the relays
- Check the connection at the work properly?
Upper Hinge Cabi-Door
- Check the Door Panel PCB YES Replac relevant relays or PBA
connections ASS’Y
Is there NO
short-out soldering on PBA?

YES Replace MAIN PBA

Normal

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4-2-2) When the Comp does not operate

If Red LED in the Main Start

PBA or Inverter PBA is
turned on, it means COMP
Five minutes NO
is working. have passed since COMP
was off
YES
Check in 5 minutes.

Refer to the Test When Forced

function in this YES
Operation Mode is activated, COMP
manual operates

Forced Operation signal NO

YES NO
sound should be checked F-Sensor is good.

200~400Hz 50% Comp YES Replace

Duty Signal NO F-Sensor.
Output operation signal (CN79 #4) is High
(about 2 - 2.5V)
Replace Main PBA YES NO
Temperature sensing part
of MAIN PBA is good.
Connection
NO between Main & Sub(Inverter)
YES Repair the sensing
PBA is normal
part or Replace PBA
YES
Check the Replace MAIN PBA
connector(CN79) contact or Repair the
connection

NO
COMP connector(4pin) is good

YES Check the connector

contacts
NO
Red LED in the Main PBA is on.

YES Replace Sub(Inverter)

PBA
NO
COMP ASS'Y is good.

YES Replace COMP ASS'Y

Normal

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SPM FREEWHEELING DIODE Voltage

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4-2-3) Unable to Defrost

Start

F/R-DEF Sensor is NO
normal(with Self Diagnosis)

YES Replace the sensor

F-DEF-HEATER:Read resistance between CN70 #3 and CN71 #7 Fuse in FUSE BLOCK NO

R-DEF-HEATER:Read resistance between CN70 #1 and CN71 #7 is normal?

YES Replace FUSE BLOCK

and Defrost
F/R-DEF Heater NO
Defrost Sensor Voltage is lower than 3.1V is normal?

YES Forced Operation for a certain time

Press the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons at

Forced F/R Defrost
the same time for 8 sec and then go into the 2nd
Test Mode.

F-DEF-SENSOR : Read resistance between CN40 #6 and #8 Power is supplied to NO

R-DEF-SENSOR : Read resistance between CN40 #8 and #11 Defrost Heater

YES

NO It goes back to
Cooling Operation after
heating
Check all the sensors YES

Note W h e n F / R - D E F S e n s o r i s
higher than +10 ℃ and +17 ℃ , it
will stop heating and go back to Normal
Cooling Operation.

Checking method of voltage for F-DEF-Sensor

Check the voltage of sensor Check Point #2 on
the PBA
MAIN PBA connectors NO
are normal

YES Repair the connectors

Check Thermistor, Heater and

their contacts.

Repair or Replace defective

relays, or PBA Ass'y

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4-2-4) Self-Diagnosis Error (Defective Sensor)

- When there is sensor error, display panel show that. When it occurs during the initial power on time, display
panel keeps blinking relevant 7-SEG and the refrigerator go into the emergency operation mode.
- Under the emergency operation mode, the refrigerator can not do its normal operation. So check out with the
Self Diagnosis in this manual.
1) When the Ambient Sensor is defective,

Start

MAIN PBA NO
connector (CN40) is inserted
properly.
Repair the defective contact
YES
of the connector or insert
the connector properly
Ambient Temp Sensor NO
is ok.
Ambient-Sensor : Read
the resistance between
CN40 #1 and #2
YES
Compare the room temp.
with sensed temp. using PBA & Thermistor are ok.
Check the contact of the Replace Thermistor
Temp-Resistance Table.
connector again.

2) When the Fridge Temp Sensor is defective (also applied to other sensors)

Start

Refer to Circuit Diagram NO

and Temp Sensor Fridge Sensor is good.
Troubleshooting in this
manual.
YES
Replace Thermistor
NO
MAIN PBA Connector
(CN40) is properly
inserted
YES Repair the defective contact
of the connector or insert
The order of NO the connector properly
Connector(CN40) is the same
as the one in the circuit
diagram
Check the circuit diagram and
YES
correct any wrong inserted
Refer to Circuit Diagram NO connectors
and Temp Sensor The voltage between
Troubleshooting in this CN40 #8 and #9 is within the
normal range.
manual.
YES Check MAIN PBA Cold
Solder or Short
PBA & Thermistor are good.
Check the contact of the connector again.

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4-2-5) When Alarm Sound continues (Buzzer Sound)

1) When "DingDong" sound continues

Start

Door is ajar
Door is closed
completely?
Romove causes after
Closed well comprehending the
condition of interference
YES by door gasket or food etc
F/D Door Reed Switch
is normal?

F-Door sensing : CN40 #3-#4 NO

R-Door sensing : CN40 #7-#8 Replace Door Reed Switch
R-Homebar-Door sensing : CN50 #8-#10 Door sensing voltage NO
changes as the door gets
Normal State open or closed.
- Door Open 5V
- Door Closed 0V YES Repair wire connection and
door switch
NO
The connector(CN40,50) is
inserted properly

YES Repair the defective contact

of the connector or insert
Separate the Door S/W NO the connector properly
and check its resistance Door S/W is good.
change according to s/w
on(0Ω) and off(∞Ω)
YES
Replace REED S/W
MAIN PBA & DOOR S/W are good

2) When "Beeping" sound continues

Start

Forced Operation YES

or Forced Defrost is
selected
NO Cancel Forced Operation
or Forced Defrost, or Re-
After plugging NO plug the unit
in again, it sounds
continuously

YES Panel PBA is normal

Replace Panel PBA

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3) If a buzzer does not sound

This model has a buzzer on the Panel PBA. If the buzzer does not sounds when button is pressed,
Forced Operation, door open and disconnection with Main PBA, check out defective soldering on PBA or
buzzer damage. (It is recommended replacing Panel PBA if components are damaged)
※ It could be unable to hear in case there is heavy noise or built-in environment.

Start

"DingDond" NO
Sounds when a button on the
display panel is pressed

YES Check & Replace a buzzer

on Panel PBA
Door alarm YES
sounds after any of doors
are open over 2 min.

NO Normal
YES
The Buzzer surface is
broken or bended.

NO Buzzer Breakage
Replace Buzzer or Panel PBA
YES
Buzzer lead comes off
from the vibration plate.

NO Replace Panel PBA

Check the button press force and structural
design (Door Sensing)

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4-2-6) When PANEL PBA operates abnormally
1) When PANEL PBA does not light up or partially does
Start

Refer to Circuit Diagram in

The connector at the NO
this manual and check the
Freezer upper hinge cover
circuit diagram attached on is inserted properly.
the back of the unit.
YES Re-insert Connector,
Correct the defective
NO contact
MAIN PBA Connector
(CN50)is inserted
properly
YES Re-insert MAIN PBA
Connector
NO
DOOR PANEL PBA
Connector is inserted
properly
If panel key doesn’t work
YES Re-insert Connector,
Correct the defective contact
It lights up after YES
PANEL-PBA replacement

NO Defective PANEL PBA

➀ Check F/R-Door Wiring - Short or Open Wire
➁ Check F/R-CABI Wiring - Short or Open Wire
➂ Check Short/Open on MAIN PBA or replace it

2) When Panel PBA buttons are not working

※ When the trouble is being remained after the above,

YES
Child Lock is on

NO Cancel Child Lock and

Being check it again
There are no Pressed
buttons being pressed
continuously.

NO Re-assemble PBA ASS'Y, Correct

any restrictions on the buttons
The trouble When being separated, it works
continues after Panel PBA cover
is separated

YES Re-assemble PBA ASS'Y, Correct

any restrictions on the buttons
After replacing YES
Panel PBA, it works
properly

NO Defective PANEL PBA

➀ Check F/R-Door Wiring - Short or Open Wire
➁ Check F/R-CABI Wiring - Short or Open Wire
➂ Check Short/Open on MAIN PBA or replace it

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4-2-7) When Fan does not operate

- This model has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC7~12V
- F-Fan motor usually runs together with the Compressor except the Cool Select Zone function is activated. Once the door
is open and closed at high ambient temperature, F-Fan motor put off its operation for one minute. Therefore, you are
advised not to take it as an error.
- When fridge door is open, the F-Fan motor stops together with R-Fan motor.
Start

NO
COMP is on?

YES Run Forced Operation

For C-FAN For R-FAN For F-Fan

The voltage The voltage The voltage YES

between GND in Main PBA and CN75 between GND in Main PBA and CN75 between GND in Main PBA and CN75
#2 is 8-12 VDC #3 is 8-12 VDC #4 is 8-12 VDC

NO NO NO FAN operates normally.

Freezer/Fridge/Home NO
Bar Door S/W is closed.

YES Check after closing the

Door. When there is Door
alarming, repair the Door
S/W connector.

Reading with Door closed. Plug in again after 5 Upon the initial power on,
-.OPEN 5V, CLOSE 0V minutes from the power off. Comp and F/R/C-Fan operate
for 5 minutes regardless of
the conditions.
For C-FAN For R-RAN For F-FAN

The voltage between The voltage between The voltage between NO

GND and CN75 #2 repeats the change from GND and CN75 #3 repeats the change from GND and CN75 #4 repeats the change from
7-12VDC to lower than 2VDC. 7-12VDC to lower than 2VDC. 7-12VDC to lower than 2VDC.

YES YES YES Replace MAIN PBA

Note
Possible Causes
Pulse signal(FG) generated from the Fan motor rotation is transmitted through CN75 #5(F), #6(R), #7(C) 1. Defective FAN-MOTOR
Micom senses these signal. 2. Contact problem at the terminal
If Micom senses no signal, Micom make Fan Motor stop for 10 sec and try to operate it again. Micom keeps 3. FG signal error
doing the same procedure 4 times until Micom receive the signal. (Refer to Fan-Motor circuit in this manual)
If it still fails, MICOM stop trying for 10 minutes.
This procedure prevents the motor from overload when foreign substances such as ice built up around the
motor restrict motor rotation.

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4-2-8) When the internal lamp of the freezer/fridge does not light up

Model with light bulb applied

Caution
1. Turn off the power for repair because there is risk of electric shock when replacing the internal lamp.
2. Please keep in mind you could get burnt by the excessive heating of an incandescent light bulb.
Reference
Internal lamp RELAY switches ON/OFF as the DOOR is OPEN/CLOSE.
When the internal lamp is not on, check the operating noise of the RELAY.
RELAY operation noise is generated every time as the DOOR is OPEN/CLOSE.

Reference
1. When the DOOR is open, the DOOR S/W becomes OPEN. Micom senses 5V from Door S/W and recognizes that
the Door is open. If 5V has sensed for more than 2 minutes, buzzer will sounds “DingDong” every 1 minute.
Therefore, if the DOOR S/W is defective, it can generate the “Ding Dong” sound every 1 minute.
2. ON/OFF control of the internal lamp is linked with the DOOR S/W.

Start

NO(LED LAMP)
Is it a light bulb? Reed S/W : Open when
door is open Short when
YES door is closed

YES Is the Reed S/W operating NO

Is the filament of normally?
the intermal lamp blown?
Check REED S/W or
YES check whether door and
NO Replace lamp home bar are switching
normally
Is the Door and NO
Home bar Reed S/W operating Is the output
normally? NO
of LED-LAMP 12V when Door is
YES Check REED S/W or open?
check whether door and
home bar switch normally Check wire disconnection,
YES check DC 12V output
Relay for lamp NO
control on PBA is normal?
Measure voltage between CN78 #1 and #2 when opening the F-Door
YES Replace PBA and Relay Measure voltage between CN78 #3 and #5 when opening the R-Door

Check and repair F, R-DOOR,

home bar S/W connector and
socket for internal lamp Replace LED LAMP PBA

<Light bulb control method>

Fridge internal lamp Freezer internal lamp

On : Fridge door is open or On : Freezer door is open or

Fridge HomBar is open Freezer HomBar is open
Model with light bulb applied

RY76 RY75

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4-2-9) When Crush (Crushed Ice) & Cube (Cubed Ice) does not operate well

Only for Dispenser models

Freezer door should be closed

Start
during operation.

Ice comes out when NO

extracting it.
YES
Ice is in the Ice NO
bucket.
YES
Ice Off is selected NO
on the Display Panel
Check switches related with ICE
Check door switches YES
Check motors related with ICE
Check wire connection
Check if the Cover ICE ROUTE opens. Check if water hose is bent
Cancel Ice Off
Select Cubed/Crushed or closed.
Check Water Supply for Ice-
Maker and Solenoid
Crushed
Ice Selection is Check Ice-Maker wires
Check Ice-Maker Kit
Cubed

YES Crushed Ice comes YES

Cubed Ice comes out. out.
NO Normal Operation NO Normal Operation

When ice S/W is NO NO

pressed, CN50 #6 When ice S/W is
pressed, CN50 #6
changes to 0V changes to 0V
Water & Ice S/W or
YES YES Ice S/W or Wire Defect
Wire Defect
NO When ice S/W is NO
pressed, IC73 #17
When ice S/W is pressed, I changes to 0V
C73 #18 changes to 0V
YES
Main PBA Defect, MAIN PBA Defect - Replace it
YES Replace it

When ice S/W is pressed, NO When ice S/W is pressed, the voltage
the voltage across CN70 #5 & CN73 #1 is NO
across CN70 #5 & CN73 #3 is
about AC230V about AC230V

YES YES Replace it RY7B

Replace SSR74
MAIN PBA is normal. MAIN PBA is normal.
-- Check other parts. -- Check other parts.
Check wires between AUGER Check wires between AUGER
MOTOR MAIN PBA MOTOR MAIN PBA
Defective CUBE Solenoid or
Defective Connector Contacts

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4-2-10) When Water Tank Heater does not operate

Start
YES

NO
Comp is operating.

YES Do Forced Operation and

check it again with Comp on.

the voltage at IC72 #17 NO

is about 0V

YES
Replace Main PBA
(Micom or IC72 defect)

The voltage across NO

CN70 #3 & CN72 #7 is abo
ut AC230V

YES Replace SSR72

Resistance between NO
CN70 #3 & CN72 #7 is
about 13Kohm
YES If it is 0 , Check if Heater is broken.
If it is , Check if wire is broken.
If it is abnormal resistance, replace
MAIN PBA is normal. Heater.
-- Check other parts.
Check Water Tank Heater Wire.
Check if the Heater is open.

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4-2-11) If lce Maker does not operate

1. Water is automatically supplied to the Ice Maker by temperature & time.

Ice Maker Dispenses cubed or crushed ice.
2. Power is applied to the one end of wires. Be careful when disassembling and should refer to
exploded diagram in any case.
3. Ice Maker operation should be checked after pressing the Ice Maker testing switch.
(Freezer Ice Maker) It is unable to check when the power is disengaged.
4. We recommend that TWO PEOPLE check the PBA and Ice Maker because they are located at front
and rear side each.
5. Be careful! The Ice Maker Heater can cause personal injury like burn.

Operating Condition when motor rotates

Operating Status of Micom(IC00)
Ready Operation
Start Motor Load(#52) 0V 5V
YES Heater Load(#53) 0V 5V
Heater operates differently according to
the conditions.
Test Mode operation will be 30 sec.
Does Ice Maker
Operation Status (CN90 #3) rotate when pressing the Ice Maker NO
Operation Ready testing switch(over 1.5 sec)?
Test Switch 1) Replace the Ice Maker Kit
5V 0V
YES 2) Check/Replace the Main PBA Input signal
(CN90 Pin #3 - “0V”)

MICOM(IC02) Operation Status NO

Is the input voltage of
Before CN90 #5, #6 normal?
Ready Rotation Retuming
Complete 1) Check the wiring connections.
YES
CN90 #6 2) Replace Ice Maker Kit
(Blade Ice Scoop) 0V 4.9V 4.9V 0V 3) Replace MAIN PBA
Is the water supplied NO
CN90 #5 in 6minutes (After sensing ice
(Guide Ice Full) 0V 0V 4.9V 0V
bucket fully)?
1) Replace the Water Valve
YES * Refer to the operation condition of Water Valve
2) Replace the Main PBA

Is the Ice Maker Sensor unit NO

normal?
1) Replace the Ice Maker Sensor
YES * Refer to the solution “Self-Diagnosis
error(Defective sensor)”

No trouble with PBA and temperature sensor,

Check the bad wiring connections.

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4-2-12) If ICE Water is not supplied

Start

Is the confirming
sound of the valve operation heard YES Normal(Check Ice
when Ice maker test switch water valve hose)
pushed?

NO

Does Main PBA IC73 NO Check soldering

#3 have high (5V) output? short/Replace PBA

YES

Does Main PBA NO Check soldering

IC73 #16 have about short/Replace PBA
0.7V output?
YES

Is the contact point NO Check soldering

of Main PBA RELAY RY7A short/Replace PBA
normal?
YES

MAIN PBA normal

-- Need to check the other parts
Check the wire between Ice
water valve MAIN PBA
Ice water valve itself has trouble
or bad contact of connector
Check the connection hose

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4-2-13) If Water is not supplied

Start

Is the confirming
sound of the valve operation heard YES Normal(Check Ice
when dispenser switch water valve hose)
pushed?

NO

NO
Is the valve unit normal? Replace Valve

YES

1) Check the dispensing lever

Is the voltage of NO
CN50 #7 changed 0V~5V according to 2) Check switch unit/ wiring
switch On/Off? connection
3) Replace PBA
YES

Does Main PBA IC73 #6 NO Check soldering

have about 5V input when
switch is on? short/Replace PBA

YES

Does Main PBA IC73 #13 NO Check soldering

have about 0.7V output when short/Replace PBA
switch is on?

YES

Is the contact point of main NO Check soldering

PBA RELAY RY78 normal? short/Replace PBA

YES

MAIN PBA normal

-- Need to check the other parts
Check the wire between water valve
MAIN PBA
Ice water valve itself has trouble or bad
contact of connector
Check the connection hose
Check the operation between Panel PBA
and MAIN PBA for Communication.

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4-2-14) If Ice Route Motor is not working normally

Caution
1. When replacing the Ice Route Motor, pull out the plug to avoid an electric shock.
2. Be careful! When disassemble the Ice Route Motor, spring can jumped out and may cause personal injury.
3. Motor will rotate continuously when the Motor Switch is not sensed.
Start

Checking Mehod of Cover Ice Route Motor

Resistance (Make sure to work after Power Off) Does GEARED MOTOR NO
The Resistance is variable according to the
input voltage.
work properly?
YES Replace the MOTOR

Is Cubed or
Crushed Ice mode selected on the NO
Display PANEL?
YES Select cubed or crushed
Ice
Is the DISPENSER NO
switch selected?
Select the DISPENSER
YES
switch

Does the wiring at the NO

both side of motor connected
properly?
Check the WIRE
YES

When the MOTOR

rotates. Is the AC input voltage NO
applied to the both ends
of the motor?
Check the MOTOR/Check any
NO interference on MOTOR rotation

Check the voltage between CN72 #9 & CN70 #5 is applied.

Check the SSR71 SHORT/OPEN of ice Route Motor control circuit in the MAIN PBA.
Check any SHORT/OPEN of wiring connections between PBA CASE and MAIN PBA.
NOTE. <Make sure that the plug is tuned off before you work, Check the Resistance value>

Is the sensing NO
SWITCH connection
normal?
Check/Repair the Housing
YES connector

Is the switch NO
Operating Condition of Dispenser pressed area normal when
motor rotates?
Open/Close Check/Repair the Motor Rotation
CN50 - Switch 1,2 Operating YES pressing area
Close Open
Ice Route Switch 1 CN30 #1 0V 0V Are the voltage of NO
CN30 #1 & #2 normal?
Ice Route Switch 2 CN30 #2 0V 5V
Normal
NO
Main PBA - Check the wire OPEN/SHORT between the Ice Route Motor Rotation sensin switches.
Check the Short of Ice Route Motor Control Circuit SSR71 in the MAIN PBA.
Replace the MAIN PBA or the Dispenser Cover Motor.

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4-2-15) Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom(Flow Chart)

DATA1. Temperature table

Resistance value and MICOM port voltage of sensor according to the temperature SENSOR CHIP : based on
PX41C

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