5.

SELF
9. REFERENCE
DIAGNOSIS
INFORMATION
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9-1. REFRIGERATION CYCLE··································

9-2. FUNCTION & FEATURE ··································

9-3. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ··································

9-4. NOMENCLATURE ·····································

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9-1 Refrigeration Cycle

[Refrigerant cycle]
Compressor → (Back cluster) → Side cluster → Freezer Hot pipe → Dryer → Capillary tube → Freezer
Evaporator → Suction pipe → Compressor

Note:
• No hot pipe for refrigerator
• For A grade model, back cluster
pipe is not applied

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9-2-1 Function & Feature (LCD Model)

9-2-1-1) Display Design

Control Panel (LCD)Back-Light Illumination

1) Full Illumination (The Back-Light glows bright in the following conditions for 30 seconds)
• When the unit is plugged into power
• When any one of the control panel buttons is pressed
• When opening any one of the Freezer doors
• When the Power-Off function is released with the Operation button being pressed for 3 seconds

2) Half Illumination (The Back-Light glows dim in the following conditions)

• In 30 seconds since the unit is plugged into power
• In 30 seconds since any one of the doors (Fridge) is closed
• When there is no button push after a button is pressed

3) Back-Light Off
• When the Power-Off function is selected with the Operation button being pressed for 3 seconds

** Black linear lines can be noticed on LCD. It is due to a mixture of static electricity and LCD
characteristics.It goes away as time passes (not a fault).
(i.e. when brushing the LCD panel with a dry cloth or when operating the buttons under dry condition)

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Control Panel Button Selection
1) Press the Menu button repeatedly to select a compartment or the functions in the Option.
A compartment or the functions in the Option can be selected as follows.
-. Each time the Menu button is pressed,it will be selected in a sequence below, and the unit is ready
to be customized.
Freezer ➞ Fridge ➞ CoolSelect Zone ➞ Vacation ➞ Super Freeze ➞ AlarmON ➞ Freezer ➞
Repeating
-. When a compartment or the functions in the Option is selected, each one's sub-function part blinks
(i.e. 7-segments with Fridge).
But, if there is no button press within 5 seconds after the first step selection
(i.e. Fridge, Freezer, etc), it will stop blinking.

2) After the first step selection, it can be set in detail with the Select button
(i.e. Soft Freeze, 0 Zone, etc and Fridge / Freezer temperatures).

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9-2-1-2) Temperature Control

1) Freezer Temperature Setting

1-1) When the unit is plugged into power, the Freezer and the Fridge compartments are to be set to
-20 °C and 3 °C respectively.
At this time, the Fridge temperature showing on the display panel indicates its target
temperature to reach. So, as its inside temperature goes down, the display temperature goes
down until it gets down to its setting temperature. After this, it shows only the setting
temperature.
(Temperature range to be set:Freezer Room (30 °C~-35 °C), Fridge Room (30 °C~-9 °C))
1-2) To set the Freezer temperature, press the Menu button and select the Freezer section.
Then, its temperature can be set to -14°C ~ -25°C with the Select button in the following order.
-20 °C ➞ -21 °C...... ➞ -25 °C ➞ -14 °C ➞ -15 °C ➞ -16 °C...
The temperature will circulate for selection.

2) Fridge Temperature Setting

2-1) To set the Fridge temperature, press the Menu button and select the Fridge section.
Then, its temperature can be set to 7 °C ~ 1 °C with the Select button in the following order.

Example : 3 °C ➞ 2 °C ➞ 1 °C ➞ 7 °C ➞ 6 °C ➞ 5 °C ➞ 4 °C

2-2) The Freezer / Fridge setting temperatures may show a little difference depending on the
amount of food stocked inside and the ambient temperature. (When food is stored too close to
the temperature sensors inside, it could cause inaccurate temperature sensing and result in
insufficient or excessive cooling. So, make sure that the food is not placed too close the
sensors.)

NOTE When there is a power failure, EEPROM stores its temperature setting. So, when the
power comes back,it reads its Freezer temperature. And, when the Freezer temperature
is lower than 5 °C, MICOM considers it as an instant power failure and displays the
stored temperature settings.

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9-2-1-3) Super Freeze &Vacation Function

1) Supper Freeze Function

1-1) To activate or deactivate, select the Super Freeze by pressing the Menu button and press the
Select button.
When 'Super Freeze' is selected, its Indicator lamp lights up immediately but it starts operating
in 10 sec.
1-2) When Super Freeze is selected, Compressor & Freezer Fan operates continuously for 2 and a
half hours.
1-3) During Super Freeze, the Fridge compartment continues its previous operation.
1-4) After the termination of Super Freeze, its indicator lamp goes off automatically and the Freezer
compartment operates according to the set temp.
1-5) When it becomes conditions for Defrost during Super Freeze, Defrost gets delayed and it starts
operating as it completes Super Freeze.
When Super Freeze is selected during Defrost, its indicator lamp lights up immediately.
But, Compressor and Freezer Fan start operating when Defrost is completed.

2) Vacation Function
2-1) Press the Menu button and set it to the Vacation selection mode.
Then, press the Select button to activate or deactivate the Vacation function.
When the Vacation function is selected, both of the Fridge and the CoolSelect Zone indicator
go off.
When it is set to the Fridge temperature shifting mode and there is a new setting during the
operation of the vacation function, the Vacation function stops immediately.
When the vacation function is deactivated with the Select button, the Vacation indicator lamp
goes off and the Vacation function stops operating immediately.
2-2) When the Vacation function is on, it is possible to shift the Freezer temperature.
2-3) When the vacation function is on, it is not possible to control the Fridge compartment and the
Fridge damper is kept being closed.
2-4) When the vacation function is on, it is also not possible to control the Cool Select Zone and the
Cool Select Zone Damper is kept being closed.

3) Dual Operation of Super Freeze &Vacation Functions

3-1) Each function operates independently. So, for the Super Freeze function, Compressor. and
Freezer Fan (Freezer Fan)runs without stopping and for the Vacation function, both of the
Fridge and the Cool Select Zone dampers are kept being closed.

4) Upon Initial Power-On

4-1) When the Freezer and the Fridge temperatures are higher than -10 °C and +10 °C respectively
upon the initial power-on, the Super Freeze function shows a different operating pattern than
the above.
4-2) At this time, when the Super Freeze function is selected, the Fridge Damper gets closed.
It happens only once at the initial power-on.
4-3) It is to expedite the cooling of a desired room when the temperature inside the unit is high and
the unit is plugged in for the first time.
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9-2-1-4) Power OFF Function

● When the Operation button on the control panel is held down for 3 seconds, the panel backlight
goes off.
During the Power OFF function, all of the buttons but the Operation button do not work.
-. When the Power OFF is on, the compressor, the Freezer fan, the Fridge lamps, heaters and
dampers do not work.
● Press the Operation button for 3 seconds to turn off the Power OFF function. Then, the panel
backlight lights back on again and all the buttons work normally.
When the Power OFF function is released, the compressor and other components runs according
to the status of the refrigerator. In other words, all of the components go back into their normal
operational statuses.
-. Use only if it is necessary.It can trigger non-sense calls from the customers.
So, make sure it is not a problem.

9-2-1-5) Alarm ON Function

● When the Freezer temperature is higher than 5 °C at the initial power on, the Alarm On lamp lights
up and it is automatically set to the Alarm On mode to be triggered by the Fridge door open.
● After it is set to the Alarm selection mode by pressing the Menu button, the Alarm function can be
activated and deactivated with the Select button.
● When the Alarm ON function is cancelled, the Alarm ON indicator lamp goes off.
-. With the Alarm ON function deactivated, the alarm does not go off even under alarm triggering
conditions by the door open duration.

9-2-1-6) Cool Select Zone Function

1) At the initial power on, the default setting of Cool Select Zone is Cool.
2) With the Cool Select Zone setting button, it can be set in the following order.

Cool Quick Cool Soft Freeze 0 Zone

3) After it is set to the Cool Select Zone setting mode, the above sub-settings are to be selected with
the Select button.
4) The Cool Select Zone operates as follows.

Classification Description Remark

Cool Cool Select Zone runs at 2 °C
0 Zone Cool Select Zone runs at 0 °C
Soft Freeze Cool Select Zone runsat -5 °C
Quick Cool - The Cool Select Zone damper is kept being open for an hour.
- After the 1-hour operation, it is set to Cool automatically.
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9-2-1-7) Defrosting function

1) Freezer defrost will be determined by the accumulated Compressor-On time.

2) With the initial power on, the unit carries out Freezer defrost when the accumulated Compressor-
On times becomes 6 hours.
3) The defrost cycle varies from 6 to 19 hours.
4) The defrost cycle is to be decided depending on the ambient temperature, the number of the
Fridge door openings and the duration of the Fridge door opening.

Ambient Temp
NO of Fridge Door Opening Remark
28 °C 0 27°C ~ 23C 0 22°C 0
➝

➝
Fridge : More than once 6 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs
Normal Load without Door Opening 6 hrs 11 hrs 6 hrs
Overload without Fridge Door Opening Defrost without Delay Defrost without Delay Defrost without Delay Minimum real time 5 hours Execute defrosting
Table 2-6. Defrost Cycle

5) It carries out the Precooling function when it becomes a time for defrosting with the ambient
temperature of 18 °C or less.
-. With the Precooling function, it does the heating after running the compressor and the Freezer
Fan for 50 minutes.
6) Under the following multiple conditions, the defrost cycle will be set to 19Hr.
-. No Fridge Door opening with the Ambient temperature range of 23 ~27 °C.
-. The Fridge temperature does not exceed Trset_on+6 °C when the compressor starts running.
-. The Freezer temperature does not exceed Trset_on+4 °C.
7) The D-Heater Off temperatures are as follows.

Classification Freezer room Remarks

General Defrost Conditions 15°C
Defrost Mode 15°C For A/S

NOTE The Defrost Off temperature can be changed for the purpose of performance
enhancement without a notice.

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9-2-1-8) Alarm Function

1) Button Touch Tone (Refer to Sound Table)

1-1) When the control panel buttons are pressed, it sends out touch tones as follows.

Classification Sound Group Tone Pattern

When selecting Super Freeze, Vacation and Alarm On SUB ON (Selection)
When cancelling Super Freeze, Vacation and Alarm ON SUB OFF (Cancellation)
When selecting Cool Select Zone functions MODE (Function selecting tone "Ding")
When setting the Fridge & the Freezer temperatures VERTICAL (Temp Setting)
When a door keeps being open ALERT (Warning)

1-2) When more than 2 or an inaccurate combination of buttons are pressed, it does not send out the
above operational tones.
2) Door-Open Alarm Sound
2-1) When the Fridge door is kept being open for 2 minutes, it sends out alarm sounds 10 times.
2-2) After the above, it sends out alarm sounds for 10 times with a one-minute cycle if the door is not
being closed.
2-3) It stops alarming immediately when the Fridge door is closed.

9-2-1-9) Communication Error Display Function

1) Indicating Communication Error between Display Panel ↔ MICOM

1-1) When there is no replying signal from MICOM on the panel PCB for 10 seconds after it has got a
communication request, the entire display panel blinks until the Communication Error is wiped out
(0.5 sec On &0.5 sec Off). But, "Pc-Er" lights up on the display panel for the Communication Error.

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9-2-2 Function & Feature (LED Model)
9-2-2-1) Display Design

KEY OPERATION
Operation

Fridge

Freezer

Vacation

Super Freeze

Alarm On

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9-2-2-2) Temperature Control

When the unit is plugged into power, the Freezer and the Fridge compartments are to be set to - 20 °C
and 3 °C respectively. At this time, the Fridge temperature showing on the display panel indicates its
target temperature to reach. So, as its inside temperature goes down, the display temperature goes
down until it gets down to its setting temperature. After this, it shows only the setting temperature.
(Temperature range to be set : Freezer Room (30 °C ~ -35 °C), Fridge Room (30 °C ~ -9 °C))

1) Freezer Temperature Setting

1-2) To set the Freezer temperature, press the Menu button and select the
Freezer section. Then, its temperature can be set to -14 °C ~ -25 with the
Select button in the following order.
-20 °C ➞ -21 °C...... ➞ -25 °C ➞ -14 °C ➞ -15 °C ➞ -16 °C...

2) Fridge Temperature Setting

2-1) To set the Fridge temperature, press the Menu button and select the
Fridge section. Then, its temperature can be set to 7 °C ~1 °C with the
Select button in the following order.
Ex : 3 °C ➞ 2 °C ➞ 1 °C ➞ 7 °C ➞ 6 °C ➞ 5 °C ➞ 4 °C

2-2) The Freezer / Fridge setting temperatures may show a little difference depending on the
amount of food stocked inside and the ambient temperature. (When food is stored too close to
the temperature sensors inside, it could cause inaccurate temperature sensing and result in
insufficient or excessive cooling. So, make sure that the food is not placed too close the
sensors.)

NOTE When there is a power failure, EEPROM stores its temperature setting. So, when the
power comes back, it reads its Freezer temperature.And,when the Freezer temperature
is lower than 5 °C, MICOM considers it as an instant power failure and displaysthe
stored temperature settings.

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9-2-2-3) Super Freeze &Vacation Function

1) Supper Freeze Function

1-1) When button is pressed, the LED lamp will light up.
When “Super Freeze” is selected, its Indicator lamp lights up immediately but it starts operating
in 10 sec.
1-2) When Super Freeze is selected, Compressor & Freezer Fan operates continuously for 2
and a half hours.
1-3) During Super Freeze, the Fridge compartment continues its previous operation.
1-4) After the termination of Super Freeze, its indicator lamp goes off automatically and the Freezer
compartment operates according to the set temp.
1-5) When it becomes conditions for Defrost during Super Freeze, Defrost gets delayed and it starts
operating as it completes Super Freeze.
When Super Freeze is selected during Defrost,its indicator lamp lights up immediately.
But, Compressor and Freezer Fan start operating when Defrost is completed.

2) Vacation Function

2-1) When button is pressed, the LED lamp will light up.
When the Vacation function is selected, the Fridge display will be off.
When setting the Fridge temperature, the Vacation function will stop immediately.
When the Vacation button is being pressed during the Vacation function, the LED lamp and the
Vacation function will be off.
2-2) When the Vacation function is on, it is possible to shift the Freezer temperature.
2-3) When the vacation function is on, it is not possible to control the Fridge compartment and the
Fridge damper is kept being closed.

3) Dual Operation of Super Freeze & Vacation Functions

3-1) Each function operates independently. So, for the Super Freeze function, Compressor. and
Freezer Fan (Freezer Fan) runs without stopping and for the Vacation function, both of the
Fridge damper is kept being closed.

4) INITIAL POWER ON
4-1) When the Freezer and the Fridge temperatures are higher than -10 °C and +10 °C respectively
upon the initial power-on, the Super Freeze function shows a different operating pattern than
the above.
4-2) At this time, when Super Freeze is selected, R-Damper will be closed and only the Freezer will
be cooled down to the set temperature (It happens only once at the initial power-on.)
4-3) It is to expedite the cooling of a desired room when the temperature inside the unit is high and
the unit is plugged in for the first time.

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9-2-2-4) Power Off Function

● When the Operation button on the control panel is held down for 3 seconds, the panel
backlight goes off and all of the buttons except the Power Off button won't work.
-. When the Power OFF is on, the compressor, the Freezer fan, the Fridge lamps, heaters and
dampers do not work. (All load does not work)
● Press the Operation button for 3 seconds to turn off the Power OFF function. Then, the panel
LED lamp comes on again and all the buttons work normally.
When the Power OFF function is released,the compressor and other components runs according
to the status of the refrigerator.In other words,all of the components go back into their normal
operational statuses.
- Use only if it is necessary.It can trigger non-sense calls from the customers.
So, make sure it is not a problem.

9-2-2-5) Alarm On Function

● When the Freezer temperature is higher than 5 °C at the initial power on, the Alarm On LED lamp
lights up and it is automatically set to the Alarm On mode to be triggered by the Fridge door open.
● With the button, the Alarm function can be activated and deactivated.
● When the Alarm ON function is cancelled, the Alarm ON indicator lamp goes off.
-. With the Alarm ON function deactivated, the alarm does not go off even under alarm triggering
conditions by the door open duration.

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9-2-2-6) Defrosting function

1) Freezer defrost will be determined by the accumulated Compressor-On time.

2) With the initial power on, the unit carries out Freezer defrost when the accumulated Compressor-
On times becomes 6 hours.
3) The defrost cycle varies from 6 to 19 hours.
4) The defrost cycle is to be decided depending on the ambient temperature, the number of the
Fridge door openings and the duration of the Fridge door opening.

Ambient Temp
NO of Fridge Door Opening Remark
28 °C 0 27°C ~ 23C 0 22°C 0
➝

➝
Fridge : More than once 6 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs
Normal Load without Door Opening 6 hrs 11 hrs 6 hrs
Overload without Fridge Door Opening Defrost without Delay Defrost without Delay Defrost without Delay Minimum real time 5 hours Execute defrosting
Table 2-6. Defrost Cycle

5) It carries out the Precooling function when it becomes a time for defrosting with the ambient
temperature of 18 °C or less.
-. With the Precooling function, it does the heating after running the compressor and the Freezer
Fan for 50 minutes.
6) Under the following multiple conditions,the defrost cycle will be set to 19Hr.
-. No R-Door opening with the Ambient temperature range of 23 ~27 °C.
-. The Fridge temperature does not exceed Trset_on+6 °C when the compressor starts running.
-. The Freezer temperature does not exceed Trset_on+4 °C.
7) The D-Heater Off temperatures are as follows.

Classification Freezer room Remarks

General Defrost Conditions 12°C
Defrost Mode 12°C For A/S

NOTE The Defrost Off temperature can be changed for the purpose of performance
enhancement without a notice.

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9-2-3 Function & Feature (SEMI LED Model)
9-2-3-1) Display Design

9-2-3-2) Temperature Control

When the unit is plugged into power, the Freezer and the Fridge compartments are to be set to -19 °C
and 3 °C respectively. Temperature can be set with one button and it has 5 settings from Colder to
Coldest. (But, when the temperature setting button is being used, the Fridge temperature moves at the
same time)

1) Freezer Temperature Setting

1-2) The Freezer temperature is to be set in the following order by pressing the Temp. Control button.
(-19 °C) ➞ (-22 °C) ➞ Coldest (-25 °C) ➞ Colder (-14 °C) ➞ (-16 °C) ➞ (-19 °C)

2) Fridge Temperature Setting

2-1) The Fridge temperature is to be set in the following order by pressing the Temp. Control button.
(3 °C) ➞ (2 °C) ➞ Coldest(1 °C) ➞ Colder(7 °C) ➞ (5 °C) ➞ (3 °C)
2-2) The Freezer / Fridge setting temperatures may show a little difference depending on the
amount of food stocked inside and the ambient temperature. (When food is stored too close to
the temperature sensors inside, it could cause inaccurate temperature sensing and result in
insufficient or excessive cooling. So, make sure that the food is not placed too close the
sensors.)

NOTE When there is a power failure, EEPROM stores its temperature setting. So, when the
power comes back, it reads its Freezer temperature. And, when the Freezer
temperature is lower than 5 °C, MICOM considers it as an instant power failure and
displayst he stored temperature settings.

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9-2-3-3) Defrosting function

1) Freezer defrost will be determined by the accumulated Compressor-On time.

2) With the initial power on, the unit carries out Freezer defrost when the accumulated Compressor-
On times becomes 6 hours.
3) The defrost cycle varies from 6 to 19 hours.
4) The defrost cycle is to be decided depending on the ambient temperature, the number of the
Fridge door openings and the duration of the Fridge door opening.

Ambient Temp
NO of Fridge Door Opening Remark
28 °C 0 27°C ~ 23C 0 22°C 0
➝

➝
Fridge : More than once 6 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs
Normal Load without Door Opening 6 hrs 11 hrs 6 hrs
Overload without Fridge Door Opening Defrost without Delay Defrost without Delay Defrost without Delay Minimum real time 5 hours Execute defrosting
Table 2-6. Defrost Cycle

5) It carries out the Precooling function when it becomes a time for defrosting with the ambient
temperature of 18 °C or less.
-. With the Precooling function, it does the heating after running the compressor and the Freezer
Fan for 50 minutes.
6) Under the following multiple conditions,the defrost cycle will be set to 19Hr.
-. No R-Door opening with the Ambient temperature range of 23 ~27 °C.
-. The Fridge temperature does not exceed Trset_on+6 °C when the compressor starts running.
-. The Freezer temperature does not exceed Trset_on+4 °C.
7) The D-Heater Off temperatures are as follows.

Classification Freezer room Remarks

General Defrost Conditions 15°C
Defrost Mode 15°C For A/S

NOTE The Defrost Off temperature can be changed for the purpose of performance
enhancement without a notice.

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9-3-1) Circuit Description (LCD Model)

9-3-1-1) PCB ASS'Y (Control Board)

DC Load Display & Sensor Part Part Voltage Driving Load

Input: 16,14 V/AC Relay & Display, BLDC
AC Load Part
MICOM

DC Output
AC Input
A Part (Transformer) Fan Motor, Fridge &
Aux Power - 12VDC CoolSelect Zone Damper,
- 5VDC Fridge MICOM, Sensor,
- 13.2VDC Damper Heater
Part “B”
Part "A" Main-Board
SMPS-LED Sub-Board Input: Relay Output LED Lamp Operation
Part B Output Volt: -12V/DC (Limited to Option LED)

1) It has two PCB ASS'Ys being controlled by a single MICOM and "B" is only for a select model
to control the LED lamp.
2) Especially, "B" uses the SMPS power and when a door gets open, "A" supplies the input
voltage and outputs DC +12V. (When the input is 200V/AC, rectified 300V/DC is to be used in
PCB. So, it needs care to prevent electric shock.)
3) "A" controls the overall operation of the fridge as the previous MICOM.
4) "B" gets the lamp controlling signal (AC Power) and outputs +12V. (LED LAMP OPTION;
Only to turn on and off the LED lamp.)
5) The fridge control MICOM controls various loads (F-FAN, R-DAMPER, CoolSelect Zone
DAMPER, D-HEATER, LAMP ON/OFF, etc) and when MICOM senses an instant power
failure, the five-minute COMP delay will be initiated. (When the power gets back on and the
Freezer temp is lower than +5°C, it will be considered as an instant power failure, restoring all
the previous settings.)
6) The default setting for the Freezer fan is the BLDC motor or the AC fan motor option.
(The AC fan motor is assembled in connection with the compressor and the main MICOM
does not control it separately)
✻ Even though the unit is plugged out, the electrically charged condenser at "B" may cause
electric shock. So, take care when handling "B". And, make sure to plug out the unit when
replacing the PCB board.

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9-3-1-2) Power Supplier (AC TRANSFORMER Method)

Power Relevant Circuit

MICOM Peripheral
"A" Relay, Sensor Pick-
12VDC Up, Display,
5VDC Damper Controller
(Fridge, CoolSelect
Zone)

BLDC Motor(F-FAN),
"B"
CoolSelect Zone
13.2DVC
Damper Heater

1) On impression to power source “A”, the voltage across ①- ③ of the CN10 is around 16VAC
supplied from a stepped-down voltage on the secondary side of the transformer and this is
rectified to DC voltage through a rectification circuit, Diode D101~D104. And then, an output of
12VDC made by REG1(7812) Regulator is supplied to the Relay, the Panel PCB, and the Motor-
operated Damper, and an output of 5VDC made by REG2(7805) is supplied to the Refrigerator
control MICOM and the Panel PCB. With these power, the whole PCB parts are properly
operated.
2) On impression to power source “B”, the voltage across ⑤-⑦ of the CN10 is around 14VAC
supplied from a stepped-down voltage on the secondary side of the transformer and this is
rectified to DC voltage through a rectification circuit, Diode D105~D108. An output of around
13.2VDC is supplied to the Motor and the Damper.
※ The power of the power source “B” can vary according to the option specification.

9-3-1-3) Oscillation Circuit

Terminal Oscillating Frequency

Xin (#19) 8.0MHz
Xout (#18) 8.0MHz

1) This is the oscillation circuit to generate time synchronizing clock and to calculate time for the sending
and receiving of information of the components in the MICOM.

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9-3-1-4) Reset Circuit Part

Terminal Voltage
Vcc (IN) DC 5V
Reset (OUT) DC 5V

1) When the MICOM is on or re-energized after momentary interruption, the reset circuit
initialize several parts in MICOM such as RAM in order that the whole program can be
operated from the initial stage. On impression, comparing the Vcc(5VDC) of MICOM, the
voltage across the reset terminal becomes “LOW” for several tens seconds and in normal
operation, the voltage maintains “HIGH” (Vcc voltage) state.

9-3-1-5) The circuit for sensing the door switch

* DOOR SW & MICOM STATE

DOOR CORE
CLOSE LOW
OPEN HIGE

1) The door position of the refrigerator is detected by Vcc(5VDC) supplied to ⑤ of CN30

through R401 and the contact of the door switch is connected to Gnd. As the contact is
connected to Gnd according to the position of the door, “HIGH”(5V) or “LOW”(0V) signal is
sent to the MICOM. MICOM detects the open/close position of the refrigerator door with this
voltage change.

Note) If the door switch has a fault, the damper in the refrigerator compartment can be
incorrectly operated or the alarm function is initiated. The door switch should be
checked on after-sales service. If the door opens, the damper in the refrigerator
compartment is closed, but on fault, even though the door is closed, MICOM judges
the door open and closes the damper.

Terminal Voltage MICOM MICOM PIN Number

F Door Closed 0V(LOW) Number 48 or

compartment ⑤ of CN30
Door Open 5V(HIGH)

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9-3-1-6) Temperature Sensing Circuit Part

< Fig.1-1 Circuit Diagram for sensor part >

1) Temperature sensing (sensor part) is described with Fig. 1-1.

2) Using the Thermistor(Sensor) which has temperature coefficient of the negative resistance,
the higher temperature the resistance is reduced and reversely the lower temperature the
resistance is increased.
3) Regarding Freezer sensor, if the voltage input into MICOM is Vf, Vf = (Rth X Vcc) /
(Rpu(R301) + Rth) Rth is the resistance value of the thermistor corresponding to
temperature. Refer to the table in this manual showing the resistance of the sensor
corresponding to the temperature and the value converted to the voltage. As it also has the
terminal voltage of the MICOM, refer to this on after sales service. (Rth is the resistance
value of the sensor. As this value is changed by the temperature of the sensor, refer to the
resistance value of the sensor corresponding to the temperature)
4) As all temperature sensors applied to the refrigerator are running in the way above, you can
check the Sensors for the chammart compartment, defrosting, refrigerating, and the ambient
temperature in the same way.

(Vcc) The terminals on the MICOM Voltage

(Rpu) #54(Freezer sensor) The change
This devided #53(F-DEF-Sensor) of the terminal
voltage is detected
by MICOM
#52(FRIDGE SENSOR) voltage on
#51(Chammart MICOM
Compartment-Sensor) corresponding
Temperature to the
Sensor
#57(Ambient temperature
Temperature-Sensor)
< Fig-2 The equivalent circuit of the sensor’s action >

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- The Table for resistances & temperatures
Temp.(℉) Temp.(℃) Resistance(㏀) Voltage(V) Temp.(℉) Temp.(℃) Resistance(㏀) Voltage(V) Temp.(℉) Temp.(℃) Resistance(㏀) Voltage(V)
-50 -58 4.694 153319 -5 23 3.107 16419 40 104 1.153 2997
-49 -56.2 4.677 144794 -4 24.8 3.057 15731 41 105.8 1.124 2899
-48 -54.4 4.659 136798 -3 26.6 3.006 15076 42 107.6 1.095 2805
-47 -52.6 4.641 129294 -2 28.4 2.955 14452 43 109.4 1.068 2714
-46 -50.8 4.622 122248 -1 30.2 2.904 13857 44 111.2 1.040 2627
-45 -49 4.602 115631 0 32 2.853 13290 45 113 1.014 2543
-44 -47.2 4.581 109413 1 33.8 2.802 12749 46 114.8 0.988 2462
-43 -45.4 4.560 103569 2 35.6 2.751 12233 47 116.6 0.963 2384
-42 -43.6 4.537 98073 3 37.4 2.700 11741 48 118.4 0.938 2309
-41 -41.8 4.514 92903 4 39.2 2.649 11271 49 120.2 0.914 2237
-40 -40 4.490 88037 5 41 2.599 10823 50 122 0.891 2167
-39 -38.2 4.465 83456 6 42.8 2.548 10395 51 123.8 0.868 2100
-38 -36.4 4.439 79142 7 44.6 2.498 9986 52 125.6 0.846 2036
-37 -34.6 4.412 75077 8 46.4 2.449 9596 53 127.4 0.824 1973
-36 -32.8 4.385 71246 9 48.2 2.399 9223 54 129.2 0.803 1913
-35 -31 4.356 67634 10 50 2.350 8867 55 131 0.783 1855
-34 -29.2 4.326 64227 11 51.8 2.301 8526 56 132.8 0.762 1799
-33 -27.4 4.296 61012 12 53.6 2.253 8200 57 134.6 0.743 1745
-32 -25.6 4.264 57977 13 55.4 2.205 7888 58 136.4 0.724 1693
-31 -23.8 4.232 55112 14 57.2 2.158 7590 59 138.2 0.706 1642
-30 -22 4.199 52406 15 59 2.111 7305 60 140 0.688 1594
-29 -20.2 4.165 49848 16 60.8 2.064 7032 61 141.8 0.670 1547
-28 -18.4 4.129 47431 17 62.6 2.019 6771 62 143.6 0.653 1502
-27 -16.6 4.093 45146 18 64.4 1.974 6521 63 145.4 0.636 1458
-26 -14.8 4.056 42984 19 66.2 1.929 6281 64 147.2 0.620 1416
-25 -13 4.018 40938 20 68 1.885 6052 65 149 0.604 1375
-24 -11.2 3.980 39002 21 69.8 1.842 5832 66 150.8 0.589 1335
-23 -9.4 3.940 37169 22 71.6 1.799 5621 67 152.6 0.574 1297
-22 -7.6 3.899 35433 23 73.4 1.757 5419 68 154.4 0.560 1260
-21 -5.8 3.858 33788 24 75.2 1.716 5225 69 156.2 0.546 1225
-20 -4 3.816 32230 25 77 1.675 5039 70 158 0.532 1190
-19 -2.2 3.773 30752 26 78.8 1.636 4861 71 159.8 0.519 1157
-18 -0.4 3.729 29350 27 80.6 1.596 4690 72 161.6 0.506 1125
-17 1.4 3.685 28021 28 82.4 1.558 4526 73 163.4 0.493 1093
-16 3.2 3.640 26760 29 84.2 1.520 4369 74 165.2 0.481 1063
-15 5 3.594 25562 30 86 1.483 4218 75 167 0.469 1034
-14 6.8 3.548 24425 31 87.8 1.447 4072 76 168.8 0.457 1006
-13 8.6 3.501 23345 32 89.6 1.412 3933 77 170.6 0.446 978
-12 10.4 3.453 22320 33 91.4 1.377 3799 78 172.4 0.435 952
-11 12.2 3.405 21345 34 93.2 1.343 3670 79 174.2 0.424 926
-10 14 3.356 20418 35 95 1.309 3547 80 176 0.414 902
-9 15.8 3.307 19537 36 96.8 1.277 3428 81 177.8 0.404 877
-8 17.6 3.258 18698 37 98.6 1.253 3344 82 179.6 0.394 854
-7 19.4 3.208 17901 38 100.4 1.213 3204 83 181.4 0.384 832
-6 21.2 3.158 17142 39 102.2 1.183 3098 84 183.2 0.375 810
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9-3-1-7) Display Circuit Part

1) The panel pcb and the main pcb send and receive signals to each other.
2) The Model is distinguished by the display – LCD or LED. The panel of the LCD model
communicates with Main PCB and MICOM. The communication ports are SI, SO, and /SCK,
and if there is communication error on one of those, the error is indicated. If there is a
communication failure between Panel and Main PCB, “Er - Pc” is flashing on the panel
display until the communication error is clear.

Type of fault Communication failure between Panel and Main PCB

Panel display “Er – Pc”

3) In this case, firstly check the cable housing and connection. Secondly, test the signals on
the Display SI, SO, and /SCX. (An oscilloscope is need.)

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9-3-1-8) Buzzer Circuit Part

1) The circuit is made up as above. Alarms are separately controlled in the MICOM and
operated by sending different signals according to the setting value. (The several alarm levels
can be made according to key control.) The power of 12V is steadily impressed to the circuit.
When the MICOM sends an alarm signal to the transistor base, Q803, the transistor is
turned on to apply a current of 12V to the Buzzer. The resistance of 1Kohm, R804, is used to
get the better sound.

9-3-1-9) Fan Motor (BLDC) Driving Circuit Part

• Description of the motor driving circuit

1) To save power consumption, an BLDC Motor is used and this is only for the freezer
compartment. (The motor driving circuit is commonly used for other models.) The circuit for
the Condenser Fan is not applied but can be used in the future.
※ There is a LCD model which the BLDC Motor is not used but AC Motor is used. The LCD
Model which AC MOTOR is used is described in the Load Driving Circuit Part.

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2) Operating principle
The above circuit shows that each motor has a similar circuit. Let me explain about this with
the Freezer Fan motor. The Fan motor is operated in High speed or Low speed by condition.
To run the Freezer Fan, the constant voltage should be impressed to the OP-AMP No. 6 as
shown in the Fig. The constant voltage impressed to OP-AMP No.6 depends on the action
of MICOM No.38 (HIGH RPM) and No.37 (LOW RPM). The voltage impressed to the motor
is around 3 times of this voltage (the Gain at the present setting value) If the voltage across
OP-AMP No. 6 is 3.4V, the voltage impressed to the motor is 3.4V x 3 =10.2V
3) Comparison between High RPM and Low RPM

The voltage impressed to the motor Remark

Freezer Fan In normal operation of the motor, the constant
frequency is input to the MICOM No. 34(F) and 33(C)
On HIGH PRM 10.86V (option), and with this signal MICOM checks whether
the motor is in normal operation or not.
On LOW RPM 10.86V (Frequency (Hz) X 15 = Motor rpm)

* The voltage error is less than +/-0.2V

<Note> While the fan motors in the freezer and the refrigerator compartments are running at
high RPM or low RPM depending on the condition, the present model is set with one
RPM. (To improve performance, the RPM, voltage, frequency, etc. of the motor can be
changed without notice in advance.)

4) When the fault is detected on the motor (In case that the speed is lower than 600-700rpm),
the motor stops and restarts after 10 seconds. At this time, if the motor is running with normal
speed, the motor state is judged as normal. But, if the normal state is not input to the
MICOM, the motor restarts after 10 seconds again. In case that the motor can not run at the
normal speed even after restarting 5 times, the motor stops for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes,
the restarting procedure is tried again in the way of 5-time restarting every 10 seconds and a
stop for 10 minutes. If you make self-supervision function started by the front panel of the
freezer, the LED related to the faulty motor is lit to indicate that fault. If you turn off the power,
the fault recording data is deleted. You have to check first before turning it off when visiting a
customer for service.
<Note> During maintenance work, if it is expected that there is an error on the fan motor or the
motor is tripped, execute the self-supervision function to check the state of the
refrigerator.

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9-3-1-10) The driving circuit part for the dampers in the refrigerator and chammart compartment

1) The damper in the chammart compartment is controlled by MICOM. To check the damper
heater on initial energizing, the voltage across MICOM 58 is checked. On initial energizing,
as MICOM No. 1 is a LOW state and the heater is off, the voltage of around 12.6 V is
impressed to R905 through the heater. So, the voltage divided by R905 and R906 (around
4.0 ~4.5V) is impressed to the MICOM No. 58. (Though the voltage can vary according to the
input source due to AC Transformer, the voltage is detected in consideration of the voltage
variation using MICOM port. (detecting only open position) After initial energizing, check
whether the damper heater in the chammart compartment is disconnected or not.

Status of MICOM On initial energizing When the damper heater is off When the damper heater is on
No.24 4.0 ~ 4.5V 4.0V ~ 4.5V 0V
* So, in case that the MICOM No. 58 detects 0V during self-supervision after initial energizing,
the fault of the damper heater is indicated on the panel display. (The status of the heater is
monitored only for the damper in the chammart compartment, and for the one in the
refrigerator compartment, the heater’s running and status are not monitored.)
2) After the self-supervision process is finished, the dampers in the refrigerator and chammart
compartment repeat opening and closing. (But, because the priority is given to the
refrigerator compartment, the damper in the chammart compartment does not open until the
temperature in the refrigerator compartment is adjusted in condition.) By IC90 and IC91, the
electric power is supplied to the damper motor (stepping motor) through the 4 wires which
are A, /A, B, and /B. The motor rotated forward and in reverse.
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3) To check whether the damper motor has a fault or not, disconnect the connectors of CN90
(the damper in the chammart compartment) and CN91 (the damper of the refrigerator
compartment) and measure the resistance values between ➂ ↔ ➃and between ➄ ↔ ➅.
If the value is between 400~600 Ω, it is normal and if ∞Ω, it is that the wire is disconnected.
4) Regarding the damper heater, as HIGH(5V) signal comes out from MICOM No.1, the
HIGH(5V) goes to IC70 and No. 10 is turned on by the characteristics of the IC, and the
heater runs. The heater is on by the power impressed as 13.2V → CN90 ➀ → Damper
Heater CN90 ➁ → IC70➉ (GND).

※ The damper heater in the charmmart compartment is always on whenever the power is
impressed.(under the condition that the temperature is between 23~27 °∆C,and if the
temperature in the freezer compartment is between Tfset on+2 and Tfset off-2 comparing
the setting value of the temperature (based on MICOM),the heater is turned off)

9-3-1-11) EEPROM Circuit Part

EEPROM is a semiconductor memory that

data is not deleted even though the power
is off. Using EEPROM, This model can
save the data of the refrigerator which the
customer has set even in the area that the
electric power is not stable such as
momentary interruption. This also has a
function to conduct the input and output
process for the data selected as options.

9-3-1-12) OPTION Circuit part

※ The specification for options can be changed. D601 - REMARKS

✕ -
● -
D602 TEMP. OPTION REMARKS
✕ ºC
● ºF
D603 FAN MOTOR REMARKS
✕ BLDC FAN
● AC FAN
* ● Diode (1n4148) USE

Using DIODE (1N4148), this circuit is checked on initial energizing.

When the option circuit is modified, the power should be off. After work, turn it on again.
The option is selected as shown in the table above. Except special situation, you are
requested to operate as the specification when the product is shipped.

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9-3-1-13) Load Driving Circuit Part

1) Most loads of the electronic type refrigerator are controlled by the main PCB.
2) The compressor (F FAN(option)), the defrosting heater, and the lamps in the refrigerator are
controlled by the relay.
3) Let me explain about the defrosting heater as an example. To run the defrosting heater, the
HIGH(5V) signal comes out from the Pin no. 2 of the MICOM. This signal goes to No.
6 of IC70 as an input. The Pin no. 6 of the IC70 is operated as a base of the NPN TR and
the output terminal, Pin no.11 is operated as a collector of the TR. So, if the Pin no. 6 of the
IC70 gets 5V input, the No.11 of the IC70 is turned on and conducted to the GND. The end
of the RY74 COIL connected to the No. 11 of the IC70 becomes LOW(0V) and the power,
+12 V, on the other end of the RY74 COIL flows to the GND through No.11 of the IC70.
As magnetic lines of force (electromagnet) are generated during flowing current though the
coil, the contact of the secondary side (load side) in the RY74 is closed and then, the AC
input (220~240VAC) across the defrosting heater turns on the heater. In case that the Pin
no. 2 of the MICOM becomes LOW(0V), the Pin no. 11 of the IC70 opens (Switch off state)
and the power is off. So, the current on the relay RY74 is off, the magnetic lines
(electromagnet) are disappeared, the contact of the secondary side opens, and the
defrosting heater is off.

The equivalent circuit for the

compressor & defrosting heater

AC~ COMPRESSOR
OPWER

DEF HEATER

4) The other loads are operated in the same principle. (The compressor and the lamps in the
refrigerator compartment)
5) AC Fan motor in the refrigerator compartment is an option. The model LCD display applied
has two selections - BLDC motor or AC Fan motor. The AC Fan Motor is wired in link with
the compressor. In case that the compressor is off, the fan is off. In case that the compressor
is “on”, the fan is “on”
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6) As the SMPS of the LED Lamp (option) control power source receives the power from the
lamp control relay and simply supply 12VDC, check the input and the 12VDC output when
the door opens. (Refer to the SMPS PBA picture in the driving circuit below)

Load Driving Circuit Part (PCB Circuit)

The defrosting heater explained as an example.

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9-3-2 Circuit Description (LED Model & SEMI Model)

9-3-2-1) PCB Assembly Structure (Electronic Device Box)

DC Load Display & Sensor Part Part Voltage Driving Load

Aux. Power: - Relay & Display

AC Load Part
MICOM 16, 14 VAC - BLDC Fan Motor
(Transformer) - Refrigerator Compartment
A Part - 12VDC Damper
Aux Power
- 5VDC - Refrigerator MICOM
13.2VDC - Sensor Part
Part “A”
Main-Board

1) There are one PCB Assembly operated by MICOM

2) The refrigerator control part, the part “A”, controls the whole parts of a refrigerator as the
earlier MICOM.
3) MICOM which is to control a refrigerator controls the loads (Freezer Fan, R-DAMPER,
Chammart compartment, Defrosting damper, Lamp on/off, etc.) except the compressor, and
the compressor is restarted after 5 minutes from tripping if it is momentary interruption. (The
temperature in freezer compartment is measured when power is on, and if it is under +5°C, it
is judged as a momentary interruption. In this case, all functions are restored to the operating
status before momentary interruption.)
4) BLDC Motor or AC Fan Motor is, as an option, specified for the fan in the freezer
compartment and it is applied on setting and assembling (AC Fan Motor is wired in link with
the compressor and not controlled by the main MICOM)
※ For your safety in case that the refrigerator is plugged, you should be careful.
Ensure the appliance is unplugged before replacing the PCB board.

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9-3-2-2) Power Supplier (AC TRANSFORMER Method)

Power Source Circuit

Peripheral Circuit of
refrigerator control,
Power “A” "A" MICOM Relay, Sensor
12VDC part, Display part
5VDC Motor-operated Damper
Power “B” control (Refrigerator and
Chammart compartments)

"B" Power source for BLDC

13.2DVC Motor (Freezer Fan)

1) On impression to power source “A”, the voltage across ①- ③ of the CN10 is around 16V/AC
supplied from a stepped-down voltage on the secondary side of the transformer and this is
rectified to DC voltage through a rectification circuit, Diode D101~D104. And then, an output of
12V/DC made by REG1(7812) Regulator is supplied to the Relay, the Panel PCB, and the
Motor-operated Damper, and an output of 5VDC made by REG2(7805) is supplied to the
Refrigerator control MICOM and the Panel PCB. With these power, the whole PCB parts are
properly operated.
2) On impression to power source “B”, the voltage across ⑤-⑦ of the CN10 is around 14V/AC
supplied from a stepped-down voltage on the secondary side of the transformer and this is
rectified to DC voltage through a rectification circuit, Diode D105~D108. An output of around
13.2VDC is supplied to the Motor and the Damper.
※ The power of the power source “B” can vary according to the option specification.

9-3-2-3) Oscillation Circuit

Terminal Oscillating Frequency

Xin (#19) 8.0MHz
Xout (#18) 8.0MHz

1) This is the oscillation circuit to generate time synchronizing clock and to calculate time for the
sending and receiving of information of the components in the MICOM.

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9-3-2-4) Reset Circuit Part

Terminal Voltage
Vcc (IN) DC 5V
Reset (OUT) DC 5V

1) When the MICOM is on or re-energized after momentary interruption, the reset circuit initialize
several parts in MICOM such as RAM in order that the whole program can be operated from
the initial stage. On impression, comparing the Vcc(5VDC) of MICOM, the voltage across the
reset terminal becomes “LOW” for several tens seconds and in normal operation, the voltage
maintains “HIGH” (Vcc voltage) state.

9-3-2-5) The circuit for sensing the door switch

* DOOR SW & MICOM STATE

DOOR CORE
CLOSE LOW
OPEN HIGE

1) The door position of the refrigerator is detected by Vcc(5VDC) supplied to ⑤ of CN30 through
R401 and the contact of the door switch is connected to Gnd. As the contact is connected to
Gnd according to the position of the door, “HIGH”(5V) or “LOW”(0V) signal is sent to the
MICOM. MICOM detects the open/close position of the refrigerator door with this voltage
change.

Note) If the door switch has a fault, the damper in the refrigerator compartment can be
incorrectly operated or the alarm function is initiated. The door switch should be checked
on after-sales service. If the door opens, the damper in the refrigerator compartment is
closed, but on fault, even though the door is closed, MICOM judges the door open and
closes the damper.

Terminal Voltage MICOM MICOM PIN Number

F Door Closed 0V(LOW) Number 49 or

compartment ⑤ of CN30
Door Open 5V(HIGH)

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9-3-2-6) Temperature Sensing Circuit Part

< Fig.1-1 Circuit Diagram for sensor part >

1) Temperature sensing (sensor part) is described with Fig. 1-1.

2) Using the Thermistor(Sensor) which has temperature coefficient of the negative resistance,
the higher temperature the resistance is reduced and reversely the lower temperature the
resistance is increased.
3) Regarding Freezer sensor, if the voltage input into MICOM is Vf, Vf= (Rth X Vcc) / (Rpu(R301)
+ Rth) Rth is the resistance value of the thermistor corresponding to temperature. Refer to
the table in this manual showing the resistance of the sensor corresponding to the
temperature and the value converted to the voltage. As it also has the terminal voltage of the
MICOM, refer to this on after sales service. (Rth is the resistance value of the sensor. As this
value is changed by the temperature of the sensor, refer to the resistance value of the sensor
corresponding to the temperature)
4) As all temperature sensors applied to the refrigerator are running in the way above, you can
check the Sensors for the chammart compartment, defrosting, refrigerating, and the ambient
temperature in the same way.

(Vcc) The terminals on the MICOM Voltage

(Rpu) #54(Freezer sensor) The change
of the terminal
This devided #53(F-DEF-Sensor)
voltage is detected
by MICOM
voltage on
#52(FRIDGE SENSOR) MICOM
corresponding
#51(Chammart to the
Temperature
Sensor
Compartment-Sensor) temperature

< Fig-2 The equivalent circuit of the sensor’s action >

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The Table for resistances & temperatures
Temp.(℉) Temp.(℃) Resistance(㏀) Voltage(V) Temp.(℉) Temp.(℃) Resistance(㏀) Voltage(V) Temp.(℉) Temp.(℃) Resistance(㏀) Voltage(V)
-50 -58 4.694 153319 -5 23 3.107 16419 40 104 1.153 2997
-49 -56.2 4.677 144794 -4 24.8 3.057 15731 41 105.8 1.124 2899
-48 -54.4 4.659 136798 -3 26.6 3.006 15076 42 107.6 1.095 2805
-47 -52.6 4.641 129294 -2 28.4 2.955 14452 43 109.4 1.068 2714
-46 -50.8 4.622 122248 -1 30.2 2.904 13857 44 111.2 1.040 2627
-45 -49 4.602 115631 0 32 2.853 13290 45 113 1.014 2543
-44 -47.2 4.581 109413 1 33.8 2.802 12749 46 114.8 0.988 2462
-43 -45.4 4.560 103569 2 35.6 2.751 12233 47 116.6 0.963 2384
-42 -43.6 4.537 98073 3 37.4 2.700 11741 48 118.4 0.938 2309
-41 -41.8 4.514 92903 4 39.2 2.649 11271 49 120.2 0.914 2237
-40 -40 4.490 88037 5 41 2.599 10823 50 122 0.891 2167
-39 -38.2 4.465 83456 6 42.8 2.548 10395 51 123.8 0.868 2100
-38 -36.4 4.439 79142 7 44.6 2.498 9986 52 125.6 0.846 2036
-37 -34.6 4.412 75077 8 46.4 2.449 9596 53 127.4 0.824 1973
-36 -32.8 4.385 71246 9 48.2 2.399 9223 54 129.2 0.803 1913
-35 -31 4.356 67634 10 50 2.350 8867 55 131 0.783 1855
-34 -29.2 4.326 64227 11 51.8 2.301 8526 56 132.8 0.762 1799
-33 -27.4 4.296 61012 12 53.6 2.253 8200 57 134.6 0.743 1745
-32 -25.6 4.264 57977 13 55.4 2.205 7888 58 136.4 0.724 1693
-31 -23.8 4.232 55112 14 57.2 2.158 7590 59 138.2 0.706 1642
-30 -22 4.199 52406 15 59 2.111 7305 60 140 0.688 1594
-29 -20.2 4.165 49848 16 60.8 2.064 7032 61 141.8 0.670 1547
-28 -18.4 4.129 47431 17 62.6 2.019 6771 62 143.6 0.653 1502
-27 -16.6 4.093 45146 18 64.4 1.974 6521 63 145.4 0.636 1458
-26 -14.8 4.056 42984 19 66.2 1.929 6281 64 147.2 0.620 1416
-25 -13 4.018 40938 20 68 1.885 6052 65 149 0.604 1375
-24 -11.2 3.980 39002 21 69.8 1.842 5832 66 150.8 0.589 1335
-23 -9.4 3.940 37169 22 71.6 1.799 5621 67 152.6 0.574 1297
-22 -7.6 3.899 35433 23 73.4 1.757 5419 68 154.4 0.560 1260
-21 -5.8 3.858 33788 24 75.2 1.716 5225 69 156.2 0.546 1225
-20 -4 3.816 32230 25 77 1.675 5039 70 158 0.532 1190
-19 -2.2 3.773 30752 26 78.8 1.636 4861 71 159.8 0.519 1157
-18 -0.4 3.729 29350 27 80.6 1.596 4690 72 161.6 0.506 1125
-17 1.4 3.685 28021 28 82.4 1.558 4526 73 163.4 0.493 1093
-16 3.2 3.640 26760 29 84.2 1.520 4369 74 165.2 0.481 1063
-15 5 3.594 25562 30 86 1.483 4218 75 167 0.469 1034
-14 6.8 3.548 24425 31 87.8 1.447 4072 76 168.8 0.457 1006
-13 8.6 3.501 23345 32 89.6 1.412 3933 77 170.6 0.446 978
-12 10.4 3.453 22320 33 91.4 1.377 3799 78 172.4 0.435 952
-11 12.2 3.405 21345 34 93.2 1.343 3670 79 174.2 0.424 926
-10 14 3.356 20418 35 95 1.309 3547 80 176 0.414 902
-9 15.8 3.307 19537 36 96.8 1.277 3428 81 177.8 0.404 877
-8 17.6 3.258 18698 37 98.6 1.253 3344 82 179.6 0.394 854
-7 19.4 3.208 17901 38 100.4 1.213 3204 83 181.4 0.384 832
-6 21.2 3.158 17142 39 102.2 1.183 3098 84 183.2 0.375 810
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9-3-2-7) Display Circuit Part

1) KEY SCAN and DISPLAY Driving Principle

As the waveforms of each part shown below, through the 6 terminals of the MICOM Port No.
# 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 ( In case of the Semi Panel, using 5 terminals, #27, 28, 29, 30, 31),
the MICOM sends “HIGH” output of 2ms plus in a 12ms by turns. These signals are sent to
the output terminals through the input terminals of the IC50 (TD62783AP or KID65783AP).
The square-wave voltage, which is a MICOM output, is around 5VDC and the below is the
type of the output waveform. (Oscilloscope is need)

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2) The output waveforms of MICOM
- The electronic type (Segment Type)

2ms 10ms

5V
M #27

M #28

M #29

M #30

M #31

M #32

- The semi-electronic type (LED Bar Type)

2ms 8ms

5V
M #27

M #28

M #29

M #30

M #31

※ As the display applied to the Semi LED type commonly uses the PCB Main, This type is
produced with the specific terminals only for this and program modification

9-3-2-8) Buzzer Circuit Part

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1) The circuit is made up as above. Alarms are separately controlled in the MICOM and
operated by sending different signals according to the setting value. (The several alarm levels
can be made according to key control.) The power of 12V is steadily impressed to the circuit.
When the MICOM sends an alarm signal to the transistor base, Q803, the transistor is turned
on to apply a current of 12V to the Buzzer. The resistance of 1Kohm, R804, is used to get the
better sound.
※ The Semi LED Model does not have a buzzer. An alarm is not activated by Key setting)

9-3-2-9) Fan Motor (BLDC) Driving Circuit Part

■ Description of the motor driving circuit

1) To save power consumption, an BLDC Motor is used and this is only for the freezer
compartment. (The motor driving circuit is commonly used for other models.)
※ There is a LED model which the BLDC Motor is not used but AC Motor is used. The
LED Model which AC MOTOR is used is described in the Load Driving Circuit Part
because it is operated in link with thecompressor.
2) Operating principle
The Fan motor is operated in High speed or Low speed by condition. To run the Freezer
Fan, the constant voltage should be impressed to the OP-AMP No. 6 as shown in the Fig.
The constant voltage impressed to OP-AMP No.6 depends on the action of MICOM No.34
(HIGH RPM) and No.35 (LOW RPM). The voltage impressed to the motor is around 3
times of this voltage (the Gain at the present setting value) If the voltage across OP-AMP
No. 6 is 3.4V, the voltage impressed to the motor is 3.4V x 3 = 10.2V

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3) Comparison between High RPM and Low RPM

The voltage impressed to the motor Remark

Freezer Fan In normal operation of the motor, the constant
frequency is input to the MICOM No. 33(F) and
On HIGH PRM 10.86V with this signal, MICOM checks whether the
motor is in normal operation or not.
On LOW RPM 10.86V (Frequency (Hz) X 15 = Motor rpm)

※The voltage error is lass than +/-0.2V

Note) While the fan motors in the freezer compartments are running at high RPM or low RPM
depending on the condition, the present model is set with one RPM. (To improve
performance, the RPM, voltage, frequency, etc. of the motor can be changed without
notice in advance.)
4) When the fault is detected on the motor (In case that the speed is lower than 600-700rpm),
the motor stops and restarts after 10 seconds. At this time, if the motor is running with normal
speed, the motor state is judged as normal. But, if the normal RPM is not input to the MICOM,
the motor restarts after 10 seconds again. In case that the motor can not run at the normal
speed even after restarting 5 times, the motor stops for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the
restarting procedure is tried again in the way of 5-time restarting every 10 seconds and a stop
for 10 minutes. If you make self-supervision function started by the front panel of the freezer,
the LED related to the faulty motor is lit to indicate that fault.
If you turn off the power, the fault recording data is deleted. You have to check first before
turning it off when visiting a customer for service.
Note) During maintenance work, if it is expected that there is an error on the fan motor or the
motor is tripped, execute the self-supervision function to check the state of the
refrigerator.

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9-3-2-10) The driving circuit part for the dampers in the refrigerator and chammart compartment

1) The damper in the chammart compartment is controlled by MICOM.

2) The damper in the refrigerator compartment repeats opening and closing. (But, because this
is for the refrigerator compartment, the damper in the refrigerator compartment is operated
until the temperature in the refrigerator compartment is adjusted in condition.) By IC90, the
electric power is supplied to the damper motor (stepping motor) through the 4 wires which are
A /A, B/B. The motor rotated forward and in reverse.
3) To check whether the damper motor has a fault or not, disconnect the connectors of CN90
(the damper of the refrigerator compartment) and measure the resistance values between
③-④ and between ⑤-⑥. If the value is between 400~600 Ω, it is normal and if ∞Ω, it is that
the wire is disconnected.

9-3-2-11) EEPROM Circuit Part

EEPROM is a semiconductor
memory that data is not deleted
even though the power is off. Using
EEPROM, This model can save
the data of the refrigerator which
the customer has set even in the
area that the electric power is not
stable such as momentary
interruption. This also has a
function to conduct the input and
output process for the data
selected as options.
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9-3-2-12) EEPROM Circuit Part

Using DIODE (1N4148), this circuit is checked on initial energizing.

When the option circuit is modified, the power should be off. After work, turn it on again.
The option is selected as shown in the table below. Except special situation, you are requested
to operate as the specification when the product is shipped.
(※ At present, the standard options are under evaluation)

9-3-2-13) Load Driving Circuit Part

1) Most loads of the electronic type refrigerator are controlled by the main PCB.
2) The compressor (F FAN(option)), the defrosting heater, and the lamps in the refrigerator are
controlled by the relay.
3) Let me explain about the defrosting heater as an example. To run the defrosting heater, the
HIGH(5V) signal comes out from the Pin no. 1 of the MICOM. This signal goes to No. 5 of
IC70 as an input. The Pin no. 5 of the IC70 is operated as a base of the NPN TR and the
output terminal, Pin no.12 is operated as a collector of the TR. So, if the Pin no. 5 of the IC70
gets 5V input, the No.12 of the IC70 is turned on and conducted to the GND. The end of the
COIL connected to the RY74 and the No. 12 of the IC70 becomes LOW(0V) and the power,
+12 V, on the other end of the RY74 COIL flows to the GND through No.12 of the IC70. As
magnetic lines of force (electromagnet) are generated during flowing current though the coil,
the contact of the secondary side (load side) in the RY74 is closed and then, the AC input
(220~240VAC) across the defrosting heater turns on the heater.
In case that the Pin no. 1 of the MICOM becomes LOW(0V), the Pin no. 12 of the IC70 opens
(Switch off state) and the power is off. So, the current on the relay RY74 is off, the magnetic
lines (electromagnet) are disappeared, the contact of the secondary side opens, and the
defrosting heater is off.

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The equivalent circuit for the compressor & defrosting heater

AC ~ COMPRESSOR
Aux Power

DEF HEATER

4) The other loads are operated in the same principle. (The compressor and the lamps in the
refrigerator compartment)
5) AC Fan motor in the refrigerator compartment is an option. The model LED display applied
has two selections - BLDC motor or AC Fan motor. The AC Fan Motor is wired in link with the
compressor. In case that the compressor is off, the fan is off. In case that the compressor is
“on”, the fan is “on”
6) As the lamp part is an option, the circuit was designed to be commonly used. The relay is
designed to use both “Small” and “Large” in parallel. If the lamp is larger than 40W, the relay
for “big” should be inserted in the socket. (RY72: Relay for large capacity, RY72-2: Relay for
small capacity)

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Load Driving Circuit Part (PCB Circuit)

The defrosting heater explained as an example.

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9-4-1 Reference (LCD Model)

9-4-1-1) Reference (Measuring Load Terminal)

* Measure the following after plugging out the unit and MAIN PCB CN70 & 71 terminals.
Terminal When
Load (Based on Counterpart #) measuring Failure Item Remarks

Freezer defrost HEATER Between CN70 ➂

0Ω THERMISTOR, HEATER, WIRE-SHORT Normal Heater
and ➄ ∞Ω THERMISTOR, HEATER, WIRE-OPEN Value (220V: 202ohm)
F FAN MOTOR (AC FAN Between CN70 ➀ 0Ω MOTOR, WIRE-SHORT Normal Motor
MOTOR OPTION) and ➆ ∞Ω MOTOR, WIRE-OPEN or SLIPPED-OUT HOUSING Value
R LAMP Between CN71 ➀ 0Ω MOTOR, WIRE-SHORT Normal Lamp
(AC LAMP OPTION) and ➂ ∞Ω MOTOR, WIRE-OPEN or SLIPPED-OUT HOUSING Value

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3 Point Contact 2 Point Contact PCB
* Turn on the unit and according to the load
status, check the status of the relay and NO
CN71
driver circuit as follows. C
NC

COIL CN70

COIL Measurement after disassembly

Operation Status RELAY Measurement Terminal(Target Material No. Standard) Measurement Results Determination when differing from the Measurement Results
Defrost & RY74 CN70 ➄ - ➆ Input Power RY74 CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit
COMPRESSOR OFF RY73 CN71 ➄ - ➆ - CN70 ➀ Input Power RY73 NO CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit
COMPRESSOR Working RY73 CN71 ➄ - ➆ - CN70 ➀ 0V RY73 NO CONTACT OPEN or Defective Driver Circuit
(F FAN(OPTION)) RY74 CN70 ➄ - ➆ 25 ~ 50V Defective RY74, RY73 NC CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit
RY74 CN70 ➄ - ➆ 0V Defective RY74, RY73 NC CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit
Defrosting
RY73 CN71 ➄ - ➆ - CN70 ➀ Input Power RY73 NO CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit

R LAMP On RY72 CN70 ➂ - ➄ 0V RY72 CONTACT OPEN or Defective Driver Circuit

(DOOR SWITCH, DRIVER IC)

9-4-1-2) Reference (Measuring Sensor Terminal)

* Measure the following after 1. Fridge Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➂-➅
plugging out the unit and MAIN 2. Freezer Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➀-➅
PCB CN30 & 31 terminals. 3. Fre-D Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➁-➅
4. CoolSelect Zone Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➃-➅
* When the temp increases, its
5. Ambient Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➀-➂
resistance decreases (NTC TYPE 6. Compare the above values with them in 12. LCD Type
Sensor). 1-6. Temp-to-Sensor Resistance Table and evaluate them.

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9-4-2 Reference (LED Model)
9-4-2-1) Reference (Measuring Load Terminal)

* Measure the following after plugging out the unit and MAIN PCB CN70 & 71 terminals.
Measurement Terminal When
Load PCB MAIN Failure Item Remarks
measuring

Freezer defrost HEATER Between CN70 ➄

0Ω THERMISTOR, HEATER, WIRE-SHORT Normal Heater
and ➆ ∞Ω THERMISTOR, HEATER, WIRE-OPEN Value (220V: 202ohm)
F FAN MOTOR (AC FAN Between CN70 ➂ 0Ω MOTOR, WIRE-SHORT Normal MOTOR
MOTOR OPTION) and ➈ ∞Ω MOTOR, WIRE-OPEN or SLIPPED-OUT HOUSING VALUE
Between CN71 ➀ 0Ω MOTOR, WIRE-SHORT Normal LAMP
R LAMP
and ➄ ∞Ω MOTOR, WIRE-OPEN or SLIPPED-OUT HOUSING/LAMP Value

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* Turn on the unit and according to the load 3 Point Contact 2 Point Contact PCB

status, check the status of the relay and NO

driver circuit as follows. C CN71
NC

COIL CN70

COIL Measurement after disassembly

Working Status RELAY Measurement Terminal(Target Material No. Standard) Measurement Results Determination when differing from the Measurement Results
Defrost & RY74 CN70 ➆ - ➈ Input Power RY74 CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit
COMPRESSOR OFF RY73 CN70 ➀ - ➂ Input Power RY73 NO CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit
COMPRESSOR Working RY73 CN70 ➀ - ➂ 0V RY73 NO CONTACT OPEN or Defective Driver Circuit
(F FAN(OPTION)) RY74 CN70 ➆ - ➈ 25 ~ 50V Defective RY74, RY73 NC CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit
RY74 CN70 ➆ - ➈ 0V Defective RY74, RY73 NC CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit
Defrosting
RY73 CN70 ➀ - ➂ Input Power RY73 NO CONTACT SHORT or Defective Driver Circuit

R LAMP Working RY72 CN71 ➄ - CN70 ➀ 0V RY72 CONTACT OPEN or Defective Driver Circuit
(DOOR SWITCH, DRIVER IC)

9-4-2-2) Reference (Measuring Sensor Terminal)

* Measure the following after 1. Fridge Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➂-➅
plugging out the unit and MAIN 2. Freezer Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➀-➅
PCB CN30 & 31 terminals. 3. Fre-D Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➁-➅
4. Ambient Sensor: Measure between CN30 ➀-➂
* When the temp increases, its
5. Compare the above values with them in 12. LED Type
resistance decreases (NTC TYPE 2-6. Temp-to-Sensor Resistance Table and evaluate them.
Sensor).

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9-4-2-3) Reference (Circuit Service Material LIST)

NO Item SPEC CODE NO Remarks

CORE LCD DA41-00364A BLDC MOTOR
CORE LCD DA41-00364B AC MOTOR
CORE LED DA41-00362D BLDC MOTOR(RL41H)
CORE LED DA41-00362H BLDC MOTOR(RL38H)
1 PBA MAIN
CORE LED DA41-00362A AC MOTOR(RL44/RL41)
CORE LED DA41-00362G AC MOTOR(RL38)
CORE SEMI LED DA41-00362C AC MOTOR(RL44/RL41)
CORE SEMI LED DA41-00362F AC MOTOR(RL38)
CORE LCD DA41-00371A
2 PBA PANEL CORE LED DA41-00369A
CORE SEMI LED DA41-00370A
3 PBA SMPS LED SUB DA41-00372A LED LAMP power
4 TRANS DC 220~240V/50Hz DA26-00009K
Defrost Sensor DA32-00006B
CoolSelect Zone Sensor DA32-00011N Only for LCD model
5 SENSOR Freezer Sensor DA32-00006G
Fridge Sensor DA32-10105R
True Taste Sensor DA32-00011P

❉ The final digit (DA41-XXXXX?) for MAIN PCB ASS'Y code subjects th change.
So, make sure you have the correct one."

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9-5 Nomenclatrue

R L 44 W C SW 1 / ***
BUYER NO.

EXTERIOR COLOR ;
SW-CABI : SNOW WHITE(PCM) PS-CABI : TITAN GRAY(PCM)
DOOR : SNOW WHITE(PCM) DOOR : PLATINM SILVER(PET)
IS-CABI : INOX(PCM) TB-CABI : TITANIC BLACK
Door : INOX(Vertical H/L,VCM) DOOR : TITANIC BLACK
US-CABI : VERSAILLES STS(PET) IH-CABI : INOX(PCM)
DOOR : UNCOATED REAL STAINLESS DOOR : INOX(Horizontal H/L,VCM)

HANDLE TYPE
B : RECESSED TYPE C : SHORT BAR(ABS)
D : SHORT BAR (NORMAL) E : EASY HANDLE
G: SHORT BAR(AL)

Function
E : ELECTRONIC + LED F : ELECTRONIC + LCD
S : SEMI ELECTRONIC W : ELECTRONIC + DISPENSER+LED
Q : ELECTRONIC + LCD(ENERGY A+) H : ELECTRONIC + LED(ENERGY A+)
P: ELECTRONIC+DISPENSER(BRITA Filter)+LED(ENERGY A+)

VOLUME CAPACITY
44 : 350L 41 : 330L 38 : 300L

CATEGORY
L : Low Mounted Freezer

BRAND : R-SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR B-OEM REFRIGERATOR

Label Location

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Gwangju-City, Korea, 506-253
TEL : 82-62-950-6193, 6896
FAX : 82-62-950-6829

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Refrigerator Division 2008. 03
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