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1. PRECAUTIONS (SAFETY WARNINGS) CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED SYMBOLS means “Prohibited”. Indicates that a danger of death means “Do not disassemble”. Warning or serious injury exists. means “No contact”. means ”The things to be followed”. Indicates that a risk means “Power cord should be unplugged of personal injury Caution from the consent”...
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PRECAUTIONS (SAFETY WARNINGS) Warning & Caution When installing, servicing, or cleaning behind the refrigerator, be sure to pull the unit straight out and CAUTION push back in straight after finishing. Also, make sure your floor supports the full-load refrigerator. Otherwise, it may cause floor damage.
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PRECAUTIONS (SAFETY WARNINGS) Please let users know following warnings & cautions in detail. ● Warning & Caution Do not allow users to store narrow Do not allow users to store Do not allow users to put bottles or and lengthy bottles or foods in a pharmaceutical products, scientific kinds of glass in the freezer.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-1) Introduction of main function • Major feature Changed Part Description Picture Auger Motor CABI Auger Motor (Auger Mortor Located in CABI) DOOR DISPENSER New Design Dispener...
This operation instruction covers various models. The characteristics of your appliance may differ slightly from those described in this manual. NOTE Key features of your new refrigerator Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • Twin Cooling Plus Twin Cooling ‚...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-3) Specifications ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Freezer Refrigerator Defrost Control From 12 to 48 hrs Defrost Thermistor(502AT) 10℃(off) Electrical Rating H(115V/60Hz) 11.6 Amps Maximum Current Leakage 0.25 mA Maximum Ground Path Resistance 0.1 Ohm Energy Consumption RS25H 634 kWh/y RH25H (647) kWh/y NO LOAD PERFORMANCE Ambient Temperature ....
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-4) Interior Views Lamp Cover Lamp Cover Ice Maker Bucket Shelves Shelves Auger motor Door Bins Door Bins Shelves Fruit & Fruit & Vegetable Vegetable Drawer Drawer Drawers Drawers Water Filter Water Filter Door Bins Door Bins...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-5) Model Specification &Comparison Chart ITEM Specification RH25H5611* RH25H 5613* MODEL D-power G-power TOTAL 9.1 cu.ft 9.8 cu.ft Net Capacity Refrigerator 15.6 cu.ft 15.6 cu.ft Freezer 24.7 cu.ft 25.4 cu.ft Net Dimension(W x D x H) 36 1/20" x 33 3/4" x 69 15/16" Rated Input Voltage and AC 220~240V/50Hz, AC 115~127V/60Hz...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Items Specification Models RH25H5611* / RH25H 5613* MKV190CL2B/SM1 Model MKV190GL2J/SM1 Compressor Starting type BLDC Oil Charge FREOL α 15 Freezer SPLIT FIN TYPE Evaporator Refrigerator SPLIT FIN TYPE Condenser Forced and natural convection type Dryer Molecular sieve XH-9 Capillary tube(Dia×Length) 0.033 ”×130 ”...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Items Specification RH25H5611* / RH25H 5613* Models D-Power G-Power Conducting at F Defrost Heater (FRE) AC 120V / 218W AC 230V / 218W Defrosting Conducting at R Defrost Heater (REF) AC 120V / 140W AC 230V / 218W Defrosting Conducting at Case DISPENSER Heater...
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-1) CAUTION ON DISASSEMBLY ···································································································· 20 3-2) FREEZER DOOR ························································································································· 21 3-3) REFRIGERATOR OUT DOOR & IN DOOR ·················································································· 23 3-4) CONTROL PANEL ······················································································································· 25 3-5) DOOR GASKET ··························································································································· 26 3-6) DOOR HANDLE ·························································································································· 26 3-7) TEMPERED GLASS SHELF ········································································································ 27 3-8) PLASTIC DRAWERS IN REFRIGERATOR ··················································································...
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-1) Caution On Disassembly When replacing or repairing electric components, unplug power cord before you replace or repair. ● → Be careful of electric shock When replacing electric components, use a regular component. ● → Be sure to check the indications like the model number, rating voltage, rating current, operation temperature etc..
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY - MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN SHOW CASE AND INNER CASE OF FRIDGE After raising the out door, insert the supplied SHIM HINGE MIDDLE in the gap between Show case of fridge and the HINGE-SHAFT. SHIM HINGE MIDDLE are enclosed with the refrigerator. The thickness of RING is 1 mm.
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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture ② ① ② Removing the Upper hinge. 1. With the door closed,remove the upper hinge cover (1) using a screwdriver. 2. Disconnect the wires (2). 3. Remove hinge screws (3) and ground screw (4) counter-clockwise and take off the upper hinge (5) along the arrow.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-3) Refrigerator Out Door & In Door Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover ( ) using a screwdriver. 2. Disconnect the wires. When disassembling, make sure the unit is CAUTION turned o Door Ref Out...
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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (1) using a screwdriver. 2. Disconnect the wire. When disassembling, make sure the unit is turned o CAUTION bolts using a Socket wrench. When you disassembling with OUT DOOR, You don’t need to remove HINGE CAUTION...
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-4) Control Panel Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Unplug the Refrigerator Power Cord. Disassemble one screw with plus driver as shown in the picture. Pull out to the front to disassemble ASSY COVER DISPENSER as shown in the picture.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-5) Door Gasket Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture The door gasket is a molded gasket set into a channel located in the door liner. 1. Open the door 2. Grasp the gasket and pull in an outward motion Door Gasket until the molded gasket separates from the door liner.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-7) Tempered Glass Shelf Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture ① ② These shelves allow storage of larger items and pull out for easy access. t l l r a f 2. Lift it up and remove it. Be car eful of injury CAUTION Tempered...
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-8) Plastic Drawers In Refrigerator Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Drawers are designed for storage of fruits, vegetables, and deli items, The drawers are located in the lower portion of the Drawer In refrigerator. Refrigerator 1.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-11) Water Filter Tank Of Refrigerator Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Remove the screw. Remove the fitting clip & Remove the water hose by pressing the coupler. Water Filter Tank Remove the screw. Remove the screw.
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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Separate Water tank from Case-water tank. Water Tank Remove the Fitting clip. Pull out the Hose by pressing the coupler...
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-12) Damper Of Refrigerator Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture 1. Put (-) driver into the gap between Cover- Lamp and Damper. 2. Pull out the Cover-Lamp. Damper-Ref Disconnect the wire connector. Remove the screw. 3-13) Door Bin Of Freezer Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture...
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-14) Ice Maker Compartment Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Disassembly the Ice-Bucket Assy by holding Ice Bucket the handles and pulling up the bottom part Assy slightly. Cover I/M Lift up the Icemaker Cover and gently pull out. Unscrew the 4 screws and disassembly the ASSY ICE MAKER-INDOOR as shown.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-15) Plastic Drawer In Freezer Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Drawers are designed for storage of meat and dry foods. The drawers are located in the lower portion of PLASTIC the freezer. DRAWER IN FREEZER 1.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-18) Evapoartor Cover In Freezer Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture EVAPOARTOR 1. Remove the screws. COVER IN 2. Remove the cover-evap front. FREEZER 3-19) Evaporator In Freezer Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Thermistor Thermistor Accumulator Accumulator...
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-20) Ambient Thermistor Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture The ambient thermistor is located inside the upper hinge cover. Ambient The ambient thermistor sends Thermistor temperature signals to the micro- prosessor. 3-21) Door S/W & Humidity Sensor Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture...
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-22) Comp Cooling Fan 3-30) MACHINE COMPARTMENT Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture 1. Unscrew 6 screws of COVER COMP. 2. Remove the DRAIN HOSE. 3. Remove 1 screw. 4. Disengage the HOUSING CONNECTOR. Comp Cooling Fan (Refer to the picture) 5.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-23) Comp Cooling Fan Motor 3-30) MACHINE COMPARTMENT Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture 1. Remove the screw with a flat blade screwdriver. 2. Remove the motor fan by pulling the fan out while graping the motor part. Comp Cooling Fan 3.
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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Part Name How To Do Descriptive Picture 1. Disengage the housing connector. Relay O/L 2. Remove Cover Relay. 3. Remove the relay O/L with a flat-blade screwdriver. (Refer to the picture) 1. Unscrew the water valve fixed by the screw.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-24) Assy Pba 3-30) MACHINE COMPARTMENT Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Remove 4 Screws. ASSY PCB MAIN Remove the ASSY PCB MAIN ASSY PCB Remove the ASSY PCB SUB INVERTER INVERTER COIL FILTER- Remove the COIL FILTER-EMI...
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 3-25) Assy Case Auger Motor 3-30) MACHINE COMPARTMENT Part name How To Do Descriptive Picture Push direction 1, Pull direction 2 ASSY CASE AUGER Remove the screws 4ea by using (+) driver. MORTOR Disconnect housing and Disassembly ASSY CASE AUGER MORTOR...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1) Forced Operation Function (Pull-down / Refrigerator-Freezer-Defrost / Cancellation) This function enables a pull-down mode, a defrost mode for the refrigerator only, a ● defrost mode for the freezer and the refrigerator at the same time, and a cancellation of this function.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-2) Sound function 1) Sound function 1-1) T o rm that a command is inputted properly, whenever a button is pressed, a “ding-dong” sound is produced. 1-2) When two or more buttons are pressed simultaneously or if a wrong button is pressed, there is no sound.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-6) Self-Diagnostics Function 1) Self-Diagnostics during the initial Power ON 1-1) The control board performs a self diagnostics test within 1 second and checks out the temperature sensors abilities. 1-2) If a sensor failure occurs, a corresponding LED segment will blink without a beep. 1-3) When a LED segment blinks, only the cancellation function (Press Lighting and Energy Saver buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds) is acceptable.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Descriptions of Self-Diagnosis Error Code ERROR ITEM Description How to do Self-Diagnosis CODE Connector Slipped-Out or Open- The voltage should be within the range of FREEZER Contact, Wire Cut or Short- Circuited, 4.5V ~ 1.0V between MAIN PCB CN30 #3 SENSOR Abnormal Sensing Temp (+50°C and over and #7...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Descriptions of Self-Diagnosis Error Code ERROR ITEM Description How to do Self-Diagnosis CODE No communication between MICOM MAIN It needs a Oscilloscope to do the error COMM 41 E and PANEL(PC Er) error code will light up check. So, it is more realistic checking the ERROR with alarming sounds.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-7) Load Operation Check Function 1) In the normal operation, press Lighting and Energy Saver buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds, then the display panel will blink for 2 seconds. 2) Press Fridge Temp. button @ to get into this check mode with an audible tone. 3) Each illuminating LED segment stands for the component which has an ouput signal from the control board.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-8) Restoration Function for Power Outage 1) When the freezer temperature is lower than 50℉(10℃), all on the display panel will be restored. 2) When the freezer temperature is higher than 50℉(10℃), all functions will be initialized. 0℉(- 18℃)(US Only) or -3℉(-19℃)(Non US) for the freezer, 37℉(3℃) for the refrigerator, and crused for the ice type Energy Saver on corresponding models.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 1) Freezer Temp Shifting Table VALUE ITEM FREEZER TEMP SHIFT TEMP VALUE FREEZER VALU MODEL SAME FOR ALL MODELS °C ( 0°F) LOCATION: FRIDGE TEMP DISPLAY OPTION -0.5 °C ( -1°F) -1.0 °C ( -2°F) -1.5 °C ( -3°F) -2.0°C ( -4°F) Ex) Lowering the Freezer default -2.5°C ( -5°F)
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TROUBLESHOOTING 3) Ice-Maker Water Supply 4) Ice-Maker Ice Ejection Standby Time It controls the water supply quantity Controlling with the Flow Sensor. ; It is an option controlling the Ice Ejection Standby time of the Ice-Maker. ITEM OPTION ITEM DISPLAY LOCATION ITEM ICE-MAKER WATER (FRIDGE TEMP)
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TROUBLESHOOTING 6) 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 DISPLAY LOCATION FREEZER DISPLAY ITEM RPM SETTING (FRIDGE TEMP) MINIMUM COMP NO RPM CHANGE...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-10) When there is no power at Inverter PCB or Main PCB - To check the Inverter PCB, refer to the Caution There is Over AC Start Operation and 'Refer' sections in this 115V/220V and DC 310V at the manual Inverter PCB Power Circuit.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-11) When the Compressor does not operate When the inverter PBA LED Start is ON, it indicates that the compressor does 10 minutes have operate normally passed since COMP was off. Check in 10 minutes Refer to the TEST When Forced Operation mode is activated, COMP Function in this manual...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-12) Unable to Defrost Start F/R-DEF Sensor is normal (with Self Diagnosis) Replace the sensor CN70 CN102 F-DEF-HEATER:Read resistance between CN102 #1 and CN70 #7 F/R-DEF Heater is normal R-DEF-HEATER:Read resistance between CN102 #1 and CN70 #3 Check Thermistor, Heater and their connectors Defrost Sensor Temp is Defrost Sensor Voltage is lower than 3.1V...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-13) 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. 1) When the Ambient Sensor is defective, Start MAIN PBA CN30 #1- #2...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-14) When Alarm Sound continues (Buzzer Sound) 1) When “DingDong” sound continues. Start Door is ajar Door is closed completely? Romove causes after comprehending the Closed well condition of interference by door gasket or food etc Is water penetrated into the door switch? Replace Door switch F-Door sensing : CN50 #8-#9...
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-15) 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 this manual and check the Freezer upper hinge cover circuit diagram attached on is inserted properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-16) 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-17) When the internal lamp of the freezer/fridge does not light up 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”...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-18) 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 extracting it. Ice is in the Ice bucket. Ice Off is selected on the Display Panel ①...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-19) 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 diagram in any case.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-20) If ICE Water is not supplied Start Is the confirming Normal(Check Ice sound of the valve operation heard water valve hose) when Ice maker test switch pushed? Does Main PBA IC73 Check soldering #4 have high (5V)output? short/Replace PBA Check soldering Does Main PBA IC73 #15 have about 0.7V...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-21) If Water is not supplied Start Is the confirming Normal(Check Ice sound of the valve operation heard water valve hose) when dispenser switch pushed? Is the valve unit normal? Replace Valve 1) Check the dispensing lever Is the voltage of 2) Check switch unit/ wiring CN50 #6 changed 0V~5V according to switch On/Off?
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-22) 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-23) 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...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4-24) LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions If Failure Condition is detected during compressor is operating, immediately stop Compressor operating and stand by 5 minutes. During this 5 minutes. RPM command signal is not available. it means It means, even if available RPM command signal is applied to the compressor, it does not work and keep standing Blinking time is 1 second and dwell time is 2 seconds.
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6. PCB DIAGRAM 6-1) Part Arrangement (Main PBA) 0. SMPS Circuit : Not used. 1. Ice Maker Circuit : Receiving the data of sensor, Hall S/W, Ice Route Micro S/W 2. Ice Maker Control Circuit : Controlling AC Load like motor, solenoid, heater related to ice making 3.
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PCB DIAGRAM 6-2) Connector Layout & Descriptions of Inverter Controller Board 1. PCB Power Supply : From the SMPS circuit, it supplies 15V and 5V for the Main PBA control and supplies15V and 5V to the Inverter circuit for the Compressor control. 2.
9. REFERENCE INFORMATION 9-1) Q&A Possible Causes What To Do Problem • Disconnected power plug • Check that the power plug is properly The refrigerator does not connected. work sufficiently or at all • Is the temperature control on the display •...
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REFERENCE INFORMATION Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug. Small or hollow cubes Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. Temperature control not set •...
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EXPLODED VIEW 4. DOOR FRE Material Code Description Spec Qty. Status DA91-04353B ASSY DOOR FOAM RH5000H, BC DA63-05327D COVER-CAP DOOR FRE SSEDA,HIPS,HB,S834S1, DA61-05576A STOPPER-DOOR L SSEDA,PO-SPHC,BLACK DA66-00695A CAM HINGE-RISER UPP L SSEDA,NY-66,BLACK( DA61-03769A MAGNET-A HERMES,FERRITE,1600Gauss DA71-20208A FIXER-VALVE WATER B SR-S7180,PA6,-,BLUE DA97-06542C ASSY PIPE-WATER ICE SSEDA...
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