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REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OF THIS BOOK
BEFORE CHECKING OR OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR.
Ref No :
GR-P207
Ref No :
GR-L207
Ref No :
GR-C207
Ref No :
GR-B207
CONTENTS
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY ................................................................................................................ 3
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................................8
HOW TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR .......................................................................................................................... 14
HOW TO ADJUST DOOR HEIGHT OF THE REFRIGERATOR ........................................................................................ 14
HOW TO INSTALL WATER PIPE........................................................................................................................................15
HOW TO CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF WATER SUPPLIED TO THE ICEMAKER ......................................................... 19
MICOM FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
EXPLATION FOR MICOM CIRCUIT..................................................................................................................................... 31
EXPLANATION FOR PWB CIRCUIT ................................................................................................................................. 31
COMPENSATION CIRCUIT FOR WEAK-COLD, OVER-COLD AT FREEZING ROOM.................................................... 60
PWB PARTS DRAWING AND LIST ................................................................................................................................... 61
PWB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................................. 76
ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER WORKING PRINCIPLES AND REPAIR ........................................................................... 86
WORKING PRINCIPLES.................................................................................................................................................... 86
FUNCTION OF ICE MAKER .............................................................................................................................................. 87
ICE MAKER TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................... 90
ICE MAKER CIRCUITS...................................................................................................................................................... 91
CIRCUIT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 93
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ........................................................................................................................................................ 95
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................................... 95
FAULTS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 105
COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR ................................................................................................................................. 122
HOW TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS ........................................................................................................................................ 129
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE ..................................................................................................................... 134
DOOR............................................................................................................................................................................... 134
HANDLE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 135
SHROUD, GRILLE FAN ................................................................................................................................................... 135
ICEMAKER....................................................................................................................................................................... 135
DISPENSER..................................................................................................................................................................... 136
HOME BAR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 136
EXPLODED VIEW .............................................................................................................................................................. 139
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................................... 148
14. Do not put glass bottles with full of water into the
freezer. The contents shall freeze and break the glass
bottles.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Ref No. : GR-P207
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS (mm)
890(W)X725(D)X1750(H)
FIRST DEFROST
4 - 5 Hours
121
DEFROST CYCLE
13 - 15 Hours
COOLING SYSTEM
Fan Cooling
DEFROSTING DEVICE
Heater, Sheath
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Micom Control
DEFROSTING SYSTEM
Full Automatic
Dispenser Heater
Heater Defrost
INSULATION
Cyclo-Pentane
ANTI-FREEZING HEATER
Damper Heater
COMPRESSOR
FREEZER LAMP
40W (1 EA)
EVAPORATOR
REFRIGERATOR LAMP
40W (1 EA)
CONDENSER
Wire Condenser
DISPENSER LAMP
15W (1 EA)
REFRIGERANT
R134a (180g)
LUBRICATING OIL
DRIER
ID 0.83
CAPILLARY TUBE
948
1750
1720
1750
600
666
711
725
1133.5
890
<Front View>
<Plane View>
SPECIFICATIONS
2. Ref No. : GR-L207
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS (mm)
890(W)X725(D)X1750(H)
CAPILLARY TUBE
120
FIRST DEFROST
4 - 5 Hours
COOLING SYSTEM
Fan Cooling
DEFROST CYCLE
13 - 15 Hours
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Micom Control
DEFROSTING DEVICE
Heater, Sheath
DEFROSTING SYSTEM
Full Automatic
Heater Defrost
Dispenser Heater
INSULATION
Cyclo-Pentane
ANTI-FREEZING HEATER
Damper Heater
COMPRESSOR
FREEZER LAMP
40W (1 EA)
EVAPORATOR
REFRIGERATOR LAMP
40W (1 EA)
CONDENSER
Wire Condenser
DISPENSER LAMP
15W (1 EA)
REFRIGERANT
R134a (180g)
LUBRICATING OIL
DRIER
ID 0.83
948
1750
1720
1750
600
666
711
725
1133.5
890
<Front View>
<Plane View>
SPECIFICATIONS
3. Ref No. : GR-C207
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS (mm)
890(W)X725(D)X1750(H)
FIRST DEFROST
4 - 5 Hours
107
DEFROST CYCLE
13 - 15 Hours
COOLING SYSTEM
Fan Cooling
DEFROSTING DEVICE
Heater, Sheath
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Micom Control
DEFROSTING SYSTEM
Full Automatic
ANTI-FREEZING HEATER
Damper Heater
Heater Defrost
FREEZER LAMP
40W (1 EA)
INSULATION
Cyclo-Pentane
REFRIGERATOR LAMP
40W (1 EA)
COMPRESSOR
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
Wire Condenser
REFRIGERANT
R134a (180g)
LUBRICATING OIL
DRIER
ID 0.83
CAPILLARY TUBE
948
1750
1720
1750
600
666
711
725
1133.5
890
<Front View>
<Plane View>
SPECIFICATIONS
4. Ref No. : GR-B207
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS (mm)
890(W)X725(D)X1750(H)
CAPILLARY TUBE
106
FIRST DEFROST
4 - 5 Hours
COOLING SYSTEM
Fan Cooling
DEFROST CYCLE
13 - 15 Hours
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Micom Control
DEFROSTING DEVICE
Heater, Sheath
DEFROSTING SYSTEM
Full Automatic
ANTI-FREEZING HEATER
Damper Heater
Heater Defrost
FREEZER LAMP
40W (1 EA)
INSULATION
Cyclo-Pentane
REFRIGERATOR LAMP
40W (1 EA)
COMPRESSOR
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
Wire Condenser
REFRIGERANT
R134a (180g)
LUBRICATING OIL
DRIER
ID 0.83
948
1750
1720
1750
600
666
711
725
1133.5
890
<Front View>
<Plane View>
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1. Ref No. : GR-P207(Internal Filter)
Cover Hinge
Cover PWB
Frame Display
Water Tube
Ice & Water
Dispenser Button
Dispenser Lamp
Home Bar
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Milk product corner
Lamp
Shelf
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
*Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf
Snack drawer (Optional)
Shelf(Folding or Normal)
Space plus
Door rack
Automatic
ice maker
Lamp
*Refreshment center
(Optional)
Egg box
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
Vegetable drawer
(1 or 2)
Shelf
(steel or glass)
Door rack
Shelf
Door rack
Drawer
Humidity switch
*Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Lower cover
* Optional
*Conversion switch
(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
2. Ref No. : GR-P207(External Filter)
Cover Hinge
Cover PWB
Frame Display
Water Tube
Ice & Water
Dispenser Button
Dispenser Lamp
Home Bar
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Milk product corner
Lamp
Shelf
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
*Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf
Snack drawer (Optional)
Shelf(Folding or Normal)
Space plus
Door rack
Automatic
ice maker
Lamp
*Refreshment center
(Optional)
Egg box
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
Vegetable drawer
(1 or 2)
Shelf
(steel or glass)
Door rack
Shelf
Door rack
Drawer
Humidity switch
*Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Lower cover
* Optional
*Conversion switch
(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
3. Ref No. : GR-L207(Internal Filter)
Cover Hinge
Cover PWB
Frame Display
Water Tube
Ice & Water
Dispenser Button
Dispenser Lamp
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Milk product corner
Lamp
Shelf
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
*Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf
Snack drawer (Optional)
Shelf(Folding or Normal)
Space plus
Door rack
Automatic
ice maker
Lamp
Shelf
(steel or glass)
Egg box
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
Vegetable drawer
(1 or 2)
Door rack
Shelf
Door rack
Drawer
Humidity switch
*Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Lower cover
* Optional
*Conversion switch
(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
4. Ref No. : GR-L207(External Filter)
Cover Hinge
Cover PWB
Frame Display
Water Tube
Ice & Water
Dispenser Button
Dispenser Lamp
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Milk product corner
Lamp
Shelf
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
*Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf
Snack drawer (Optional)
Shelf(Folding or Normal)
Space plus
Door rack
Automatic
ice maker
Lamp
Shelf
(steel or glass)
Egg box
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
Vegetable drawer
(1 or 2)
Door rack
Shelf
Door rack
Drawer
Humidity switch
*Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Lower cover
* Optional
*Conversion switch
(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1. Ref No. : GR-C207
Cover Hinge
Cover PWB
Home Bar
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Milk product corner
Lamp
Shelf
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
*Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf
Snack drawer (Optional)
Shelf(Folding or Normal)
Door rack
Shelf-F
Cover, Lamp-F
Shelf-F
*Refreshment center
(Optional)
Egg box
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
Vegetable drawer
(1 or 2)
Door rack
Door rack
Drawer
Humidity switch
*Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Lower cover
* Optional
*Conversion switch
(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
2. Ref No. : GR-B207
Cover Hinge
Freezer
compartment
Cover PWB
Refrigerator
compartment
Milk product corner
Lamp
Shelf
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
*Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Shelf
Snack drawer (Optional)
Shelf(Folding or Normal)
Door rack
Shelf-F
Cover, Lamp-F
Shelf-F
Egg box
Door rack
(1piece or 2piece)
Vegetable drawer
(1 or 2)
Door rack
Door rack
Drawer
Humidity switch
*Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Lower cover
* Optional
*Conversion switch
(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)
1
Adjusting
2
Driver
Adjusting
1
Driver 2
Before Installation
1. The icemaker requires the water pressure of 1.5 8.5kgf/cm2. (It is acceptable if city water fills a cup of
180cc with water for 3 seconds)
2. Install booster pump where the city water pressure is
below 1.5kgf/cm2 for normal operation of water and ice
dispenser.
3. The total length of water pipe shall be less than 12m. Do
not bend the pipe at right angle. If the length is more
than 12m, there will be troubles on water supply due to
water pressure drop.
4. Please install water pipe where there is no heat around.
Valve Feed
Rubber, Packing
Connector, Pipe
Class.
Nomenclature
Remarks
5221JA3001A
Common Use
No Holes
Valve Feed
Water
Connector
4932JA3003A
6631JA3004A
6631JA3004B
3920JA3001B
4932JA3003B
Conversion Connector(W25)
Balance Conectoor(W25)
Packing(23x3t)
6631JA3004C
6631JA3004D
3920JA3001A
4932JA3003C
6631JA3004E
6631JA3004F
3920JA3001C
4932JA3003D
6631JA3004G
6631JA3004H
3920JA3001D
Tape, Teflon
P/No
Convertible
Water
Valve
Connector, Pipe
No Holes
No Holes
No Holes
General Type
Feed
Valve
Pipe Connector A
Feed
Valve
Feed
Valve
Cold Water
How to wind
Sealing Tapes.
Feed
Valve
Feed
Valve
2. Water Supply
2) Check leakage at connecting part, then arrange water
tube and locate the refrigerator at its regular place if
there is no leaking.
Water Tube
Water Tube
Nut
Outternal Filter
1. Filter Fixation
1) There are two types of filter. One is nut type and the other is connector type.
2) Connect feed tube to the filter outlet and water valve connecting tube.
3) Fix the filter at proper place around the sink where it is easy to replace the filter and to receive the cleaning water.
Please consider the length of tube shall be less than 8m when locating filter.
Nut
Nut
Inlet
Outlet
or
Water Tube
Connector Type
Nut Type
Hot Water
Cold Water
2. Filter Cleaning
1) Connect feed tube to the inlet of feed valve and filter.
2) Clean the main valve and feed valve with water for at
least one minute until clean water comes out.
Filter Inlet
Filter
Water
Feed Valve
Control box
Control box
Note : Keep it safe to use it later when you do not use the
filter.
Note : Then open the door of the refrigerator and check for
water droppings on the shelf under the filter.
Remove the red cap from the filter and attach the
sticker. Insert the upper part of the filter () after
aligning with the guideline marked on the control box,
and fasten it by turning it clockwise by 90 degrees.
Note : Check that the guideline and the fastening
indication line are aligned.
Substitute
cap
Separation
of red cap
Adhesion
sticker
Ice maker
Test Switch
Too much
Optimum level
Too little
* It is acceptable if the adjusted level of water is a bit smaller than optimum level.
TYPE-2(Bar-LED)
S2
WATER
SUPPLY TIME
OFF
OFF
ON
3
4
TYPE-1(88-LED)
DIP SWITCH SETTING
REMARKS
S1
S2
S3
WATER
SUPPLY TIME
6.5 SEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
6.5 SEC
OFF
5.5 SEC
ON
OFF
OFF
5.5 SEC
OFF
ON
7.5 SEC
OFF
ON
OFF
6 SEC
ON
ON
8.5 SEC
ON
ON
OFF
7 SEC
OFF
OFF
ON
7.5 SEC
ON
OFF
ON
8 SEC
OFF
ON
ON
9 SEC
ON
ON
ON
10 SEC
No
1) The water supplying time is set at five seconds when the refrigerator is delivered.
2) The amount of water supplied depends on the setting time and water pressure (city water pressure).
3) If ice cube is too small, increase the water supplying time. This happens when too small water is supplied into the ice tray.
4) If ice cube sticks together, decrease the water supplying time. This happens when too much water is supplied into the ice tray.
Caution : When adjusting the amount of water supplied, adjust step by step. Otherwise the water may spill over.
Switch ON
ON
Switch OFF
3. When adjustment of control switch for the amount of water supplied is complete, check the level of water in the ice tray.
Confirm the amount
of water
Optimum level
MICOM FUNCTION
1. Monitor Panel
1-1. GR-P207, GR-L207
Optional
Type-1
(88-LED)
Description
CUBE
WATER
ON
EXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REF TEMP
REFRIGERATOR
EXPRESS FRZ
FILTER
CUBE
ON
CRUSH
FRZ TEMP
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
LOCK
Lock button.
LOCK
Express freezer.
EXPRESS
FRZ
DISPENSER
Dispenser
selection button.
WATER
Type-2
(Bar-LED)
EXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
LOCK
EXPRESS FRZ
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
REF TEMP
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
DISPENSER
CUBE
WATER
Type-3
(Dot-LED)
CRUSH
EXPRESS FRZ
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
Express freezer.
Dispenser
selection button.
DISPENSER
Description
EXPRESS FRZ
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
REF TEMP
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
CHILD LOCK
Type-1
(88-LED)
Express freezer.
EXPRESS FRZ
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
Lock button.
LOCK
EXPRESS FRZ
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
REF TEMP
FREEZER
Express freezer.
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR
LOCK
Lock button.
LOCK
CHILD LOCK
Type-2
(Bar-LED)
EXPRESS FRZ
LOCK
MICOM FUNCTION
1-3. Display Second Function
EXPRESS
FRZ
CUBE
WATER
ON
EXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REF TEMP
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
LOCK
Lock button.
Express freezer.
Dispenser
selection button.
MICOM FUNCTION
2. Description of Function
2-1. Funnction of Temperature Selection
Division
Type-1
(88-LED)
Power Initially On
-19 C
3 C
1st Press
-22C
2 C
2nd Press
-23 C
0 C
3th Press
-15 C
6 C
4th Press
-17 C
4 C
Type-2
Change (Bar-LED)
of
Indication
Lamp
Type-3
(Dot-LED)
Temperature
Control
Middle
Freezer
Control
-19 C
(-18 C)
<-19 C>
-21 C
(-21 C)
<-21 C>
-23 C
(-22 C)
<-22 C>
-15 C
-17 C
<-16.5 C>
<-18 C>
Refrigeration
Control
3 C
<2 C>
1.5 C
<1 C>
0 C
<0 C>
6 C
<4.5 C>
4.5 C
<3 C>
Middle Strong
Strong
*(
Weak
Middle Weak
1. When power is initially applied or reapplied after power cut, Medium is automatically selected.
2. When the temperature selection switch in the freezer and refrigerator compartments is pressed, the light is on in the
following sequence:
"Middle" "Middle Strong" "Strong" "Weak" "Middle Weak"
3. The temperature setting condition of freezer and refrigerator compartments shall not be indicate in the standard model
(GR-P207, GR-L207, GR-C207, GR-B207) when refrigerator or home bar door is closed.
MICOM FUNCTION
2-2. Automatic ice maker
The automatic ice maker can automatically make 8 pieces of ice cube at a time, 80 pieces a day. But these quantities may
be varied according to various conditions including how many times the refrigerator door opens and closes.
Ice making stops when the ice storage bin is full.
If you dont want to use automatic ice-maker, change the ice-maker switch to ON-OFF.
If you want to use automatic ice-maker again, change the switch to OFF-ON.
NOTE : It is normal that a noise is produced when ice made is dropped into the ice storage bin.
MICOM FUNCTION
2-5. Control of variable type of freezing room fan
1. To increase cooling speed and load response speed, MICOM variably controls freezing room fan motor at the high speed
of RPM and standard RPM.
2. MICOM only operates in the input of initial power or special freezing operation or load response operation for the high
speed of RPM and operates in the standard RPM in other general operation.
3. If opening doors of freezing / cold storage room or home bar while fan motor in the freezing room operates, the freezing
room fan motor normally operates (If being operated in the high speed of RPM, it converts operation to the standard
RPM). However, if opening doors of freezing room or home bar, the freezing room fan motor stops.
4. As for monitoring of BLDC fan motor error in the freezing room, MICOM immediately stops the fan motor by determining
that the BLDC fan motor is locked or poor if there would be position signal for more than 65 seconds at the BLDC motor.
Then it displays failure (refer to failure diagnosis function table) at the display part of refrigerator, performs re-operation in
the cycle of 30 minutes. If normal operation is performed, poor status is released and refrigerator returns to the initial
status (reset).
Doors of freezing /
cold storage room Closing Opening Closing
or home bar
Opening
Closing
3 Times 3 Times 3 Times 3 Times
BUZZER
Within
a minute
A minute
30
30
30
seconds seconds seconds
MICOM FUNCTION
2-10. Frost removal function
1. Frost removal is performed whenever total operation time of compressor becomes 7 ~ 7.5 hour.
2. In providing initial power (or returning power failure), frost removal starts whenever total operation time of compressor
becomes 4 ~ 4.5 hour.
3. Frost removal is completed if temperature of a frost removal sensor becomes more than 5C after starting frost removal.
Poor frost removal is not displaced if it does not arrive at 5C even if two hours have passed after starting frost removal.
4. No removal is done if frost removal sensor becomes poor (snapping or short-circuit).
Function
When temperature
of a frost removal
sensor becomes
more than 45C
(In purchase,
movement)
In applying Initial power
When
temperature of a
frost removal
sensor becomes
less than 45C
(In power failure,
service)
0.5
POWER sec.
ON
TEST MODE
Test mode 2
(Compulsory frost
removal)
ON
F-FAN
&
C-FAN
ON
0.3
0.3
STEP
sec. MOTOR sec.
DAMPER
ON
HOME
BAR
HEATER
ON
If error occurs
during operation,
initial operation is
not done.
HOME
HOME
0.5
8
5
FROST
FROST 0.3
BAR/ sec. BAR/
POWER sec.
sec.
sec.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
PIPE
PIPE
HEATER
HEATER
HEATER
ON
HEATER
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
5.6
sec.
Test mode 1
(Compulsory
function)
COMP
0.3
sec.
Remark
WATER
SUPPLY
&
DISPENSE
HEATER
ON
TEST
S/W
(Press
Once)
TEST
S/W
(Press
2 times)
5
sec.
COMP
ON
0.3
OTHER sec.
LOAD
OFF
COMP
OFF
COMP
ON
0.3
sec.
F-FAN
&
C-FAN
OFF
0.3
sec.
0.3
sec.
F-FAN
&
C-FAN
ON
F-FAN
&
C-FAN
ON
0.3
STEP
sec. MOTOR
DAMPER
OPEN
0.3
FROST 0.3
STEP
sec. REMOVAL sec. MOTOR
HEATER
ON
DAMPER
CLOSE
If pressing switch
once more in the
test mode 2 or
temperature of a
frost removal
sensor is more
than 5C, it
immediately
returns to the test
mode for initial
operation
(COMP operates
after 7 minutes).
MICOM FUNCTION
2-12. Function of Trouble Diagnosis(88-LED)
1. Failure diagnosis function is function to facilitate service when nonconforming matters affecting performance of product
during use of product.
2. In occurrence of failure, pressing the function adjustment button does not perform function and only alarm sound (Ding~) rings.
3. If nonconforming matters occurred are released during display of failure code, MICOM returns to the original state (Reset).
4. Failure code is displayed on the display part of setting temperature for the freezing room and the display part of setting
temperature for the cold storage room of LED, which are placed at the display part of a refrigerator. All the LED graphics
other than a failure code are turned off.
Failure Code Display Part
EXPRESS
FRZ
CUBE
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
CHILD LOCK
REF TEMP
WATER
ON
EXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REF TEMP
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
EXPRESS FRZ
LOCK
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
LOCK
D
: Normal Operation
Item
Setting
Setting
Contents of failure
temperature temperature for
for freezing cold storage
Er
FS
Snapping or short-circuit of
Failure of freezer
freezer sensor
sensor
Compressor
Freezer
Fan
M/C room
Fan
Defrost
Heater
Stepping
motor damper
Snapping or short-circuit of
refrigerator sensor 1
Standard
RPM
Snapping or short-circuit of
refrigerator sensor 2
Standard
RPM
dS
Standard
RPM
No frost
removal
Er
dH
Standard
RPM
Er
FF
OFF
Er
CF
Standard
RPM
OFF
Failure of
Communication
Er
CO
Standard
RPM
Failure of
Outside Sensor
Setting temperature
display (Note 1)
10
Failure of ice
removal sensor
Setting temperature
display (Note 2)
11
Failure of ice
maker unit
Setting temperature
display (Note 2)
Er
Failure of refrigerator
sensor 1
Failure of refrigerator
sensor 2
Failure of frost
removal sensor
Er
Poor of frost
removal
rS
Setting temperature
display (Note 2)
In display of the failure mode, all LEDs of setting temperature for freezing/ setting temperature for cold storage are turned
off (excluding Note1 and Note2).
MICOM FUNCTION
2-13. Function of Trouble Diagnosis(Bar-LED, Dot-LED)
1. Function of trouble diagnosis is to make the repair service easy when the refrigerator is out of order during service.
2. The function control button does not work but the recognition sound is heard when the refrigerator is out of order.
3. It returns to normal conditions when trouble code led is off. (reset)
4. Trouble code is indicated by the freezing temperature indicator led in the refrigerator display. All leds except trouble code
are off.
Trouble Code
EXPRESS
FRZ
CUBE
Trouble Code
FRZ TEMP
Trouble Code
Index
WATER
ON
CRUSH
EXPRESS FRZ
F4
F3
FRZ TEMP
Trouble Code
CUBE
REF TEMP
EXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
F2
F1
LOCK
EXPRESS FRZ
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR
LOCK
DISPENSER
Lock: Hold 3 Secs
FREEZER
CHILD LOCK
CRUSH
FRZ
TEMP
REF TEMP
WATER
EXPRESS FRZ
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
MICOM FUNCTION
Note1) In error of outside sensor, setting temperature for freezing/ cold storage is normally displayed and indicated Er on
the outside temperature display part (normally displayed except for the outside temperature display part).
Note2) Nonconforming contents of poor R2 sensor, ice-making sensor and ice-making kit are displayed in LED check, not
indicated on the failure display part (when pressing freezing temperature adjustment button and special freezing
button for a second or more).
Manipulation
Content
Test 1
Test 2
1. Compressor OFF
2. Freezing room fan and M/C room fan is
turned off.
3. Frost removal heater ON
4. Full closing status (baffle closed) status of
electronic step motor damper
5. All display LED graphics - OFF
(88LED: Except for (A)22 (B)22 LEDs
Bar, Dot LED: Except for only middle Notch
Bar Graphics)
Normal
Status
Remarks
Freezing room fan is
turned off in door open.
Compressor is operated
after 7 minutes.
MICOM FUNCTION
* LED check function- When freezer and refrigerator temperature control buttons are pressed for more than 1 second at the
same time, all LEDS on the display are on. And it returns to the normal conditions when the buttons are released.
* Check of freezer fan rpm variation- Freezer fan speed changes from high speed to standard speed and vice versa for 30
seconds whenever freezer and refrigerator temperature control buttons are pressed at the same time for more than 1
second when freezer fan is in operation and returns to the previous rpm.
Part
Voltage
VA1
220 Vac
CE1
inspection Vdc
CE2
13~16 Vdc
<GR-B/C207: 88-LED>
CE3
12 Vdc
CE4
15.5 Vdc
CE5
5 Vdc
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
<GR-B/C207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
<GR-B/C207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
Type of Load
COMP
Frost Removal
Heater
AC Converting
Relay
R-room LAMP
No.16
No.13
No.12
No.15
Status
ON
Within 1 V
OFF
12 V
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
ASSEMBLY
Type of Load
COMP
Frost Removal
Heater
AC Converting
Relay
R-room LAMP
Homebar
Heater
No.16
No.11
No.10
No.15
No.14
Status
ON
Within 1 V
OFF
12 V
<GR-B/C207: 88-LED>
P.T.C
ASSEMBLY 'COMP'
Type of Load
COMP
Frost Removal
Heater
AC Converting
Relay
R-room LAMP
Homebar
Heater
No.16
No.11
No.12
No.15
No.14
Status
ON
Within 1 V
OFF
12 V
ASSEMBLY
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
Type of Load
Measuring part
Status
GEARED
MOTOR
SOLENOID
CUBE
IC6-No.11
IC6-No.10
WATER VALVE
ICE
WATER
IC7-No.16
IC7-No.15
ON
Within 1 V
OFF
12 V
SOLENOID
DISPENSER
HOME BAR
HEATER
SOLENOID
PILOT
IC7-No.13
IC7-No.12
IC7-No.14
Lever S/W
On(Press)
5V
(60 Hz)
0V
OFF
5V
<GR-B/C207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
MEASURING
POINTS
0.05 s
IC1 (No. 48 Pin)
0.2 s
0.1 s
0.4 s
0.5 s
5V
5V
0V
0V
5V
5V
0V
2.63 kz (DING)
2.21 kz (DONG)
0V
OFF
0.5 s
5V
2.63 kz (BEEP)
OFF
0V
Measuring part
IC1 (MICOM) No. 47, 46 Pin
Door of Freezing/Cold Storage Room
Closing
Opening
Since door switch sensing switch (A), (B) are a separate switch even if the door switch of the freezing room normally
operates, they may fail to sense door opening in the failure of switch at both ends of (A) and (B) or in failure of the L/wire.
Lamp does at the cold storage room not turn on if the door switch of the cold storage room fails to sense the door open
switch (c ), (d) or the home bar switch.
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
F
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
F
B
C
B
C
The above circuits are circuits attached to freezing room sensor or cold storage room sensor for adjusting setting
temperature at the freezing room and cold storage room, ice-making sensor for sensing water temperature in ice-making, or
an evaporator for sensing temperature of a frost removal sensor necessary for frost removal. Short or open status of every
temperature sensor is as follows:
SENSOR
CHECK POINT
Freezing sensor
POINT A Voltage
POINT B Voltage
POINT C Voltage
POINT D Voltage
POINT E Voltage
POINT F Voltage
NORMAL(-30 C ~ 50 C)
IN SHORT
IN OPEN
0.5 V~4.5 V
0V
5V
The above circuits are circuits attached to freezing room sensor or cold storage room sensor for adjusting setting
temperature at the freezing room and cold storage room, ice-making sensor for sensing water temperature in ice-making, or
an evaporator for sensing temperature of a frost removal sensor necessary for frost removal. Short or open status of every
temperature sensor is as follows:
SENSOR
CHECK POINT
Freezing sensor
POINT A Voltage
POINT B Voltage
POINT C Voltage
POINT D Voltage
POINT E Voltage
NORMAL(-30 C ~ 50 C)
IN SHORT
IN OPEN
0.5 V~4.5 V
0V
5V
<GR-B/C207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
The above circuits are used for designating separation by model as option and notifying it to MICOM. Designation of option
by model and the application standards are as follows:
u These circuits are accurately pre-adjusted in shipment from factory and so you must not additionally add or remove
option.
Separation
Connection Status
Application Standard
Connection
Export model
OUT
Domestic model
OP1
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
(Positive rotation) CW
INA
INB
A
B
A
a , d part
b part
e part
Motor OFF
5V
2V or less
2V or less
Motor ON
2 ~ 3V
12 ~ 14V
8 ~ 16V
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
<GR-P/L207: Dot-LED>
<GR-B/C207: 88-LED>
Temperature
compensation
Resistance value
(RCR1)
Temperature
compensation
Remarks
6.2 k
+5 C
180 k
+2.5 C
Warmly
5.1 k
+4 C
56 k
+2.0 C
compensate
3 k
+3 C
33 k
+1.5 C
2.4 k
+2 C
18 k
+1.0 C
1.2 k
+1 C
12 k
+0.5 C
0 C
10 k
0 C
1 k
-1 C
8.2 k
-0.5 C
1.8 k
-2 C
5.6 k
-1.0 C
2.7 k
-3 C
3.3 k
-1.5 C
3.9 k
-4 C
2 k
-2.0 C
Coolly
5.1 k
-5 C
470
-2.5 C
compensate
Reference temperature
u Temperature compensation table by adjustment value (difference value against current temperature)
Ex) If changing compensation resistance at a cold storage room (RCR1) from 10 k (current resistance) to 18 k
(modified resistance), temperature at the cold storage will increase by +1C.
Ex) Now (R)J1=
, (R)J2=1.2k, RCRI=5.6k
want to compensate -2C for Freezing room temperature and
+2C for Cold storage room temperature
(R)J1 = 12k
(R)J2 = 12k
RCRI = 5.6k
1k
18k
Cold storage
3.3 k
5.6 k
8.2 k
10 k
12 k
18 k
33 k
56 k
180 k
470
No
change
0.5 C
Up
1 C
Up
1.5 C
Up
2 C
Up
2.5 C
Up
3 C
Up
3.5 C
Up
4 C
Up
4.5 C
Up
5 C
Up
2 k
0.5 C
Down
No
change
0.5 C
Up
1 C
Up
1.5 C
Up
2 C
Up
2.5 C
Up
3 C
Up
3.5 C
Up
4 C
Up
4.5 C
Up
3.3 k
1 C
Down
0.5 C
Down
No
change
0.5 C
Up
1 C
Up
1.5 C
Up
2 C
Up
2.5 C
Up
3 C
Up
3.5 C
Up
4 C
Up
5.6 k
1.5 C
Down
1 C
Down
0.5 C
Down
No
change
0.5 C
Up
1 C
Up
1.5 C
Up
2 C
Up
2.5 C
Up
3 C
Up
3.5 C
Up
8.2 k
2 C
Down
1.5 C
Down
1 C
Down
0.5
Drop
No
0.5 C
change
Up
1 C
Up
1.5 C
Up
2 C
Up
2.5 C
Up
3 C
Up
10 k
2.5 C
Down
2 C
Down
1.5 C
Down
1 C
Down
0.5 C
Down
No
change
0.5 C
Up
1 C
Up
1.5 C
Up
2 C
Up
2.5 C
Up
12 k
3 C
Down
2.5 C
Down
2 C
Down
1.5 C
Down
1 C
Down
0.5 C
Down
No
change
0.5 C
Up
1 C
Up
1.5 C
Up
2 C
Up
18 k
3.5 C
Down
3 C
Down
2.5 C
Down
2 C
Down
1.5 C
Down
1 C
Down
0.5 C
Down
No
change
0.5 C
Up
1 C
Up
1.5 C
Up
33 k
4 C
Down
3.5 C
Down
3 C
Down
2.5 C
Down
2 C
Down
1.5 C
Down
1 C
Down
0.5 C
Down
No
change
0.5 C
Up
1 C
Up
56 k
4.5 C
Down
4 C
Down
3.5 C
Down
3 C
Down
2.5 C
Down
2 C
Down
1.5 C
Down
1 C
Down
0.5 C
Down
No
change
0.5 C
Up
180 k
5 C
Down
4.5 C
Down
4 C
Down
3.5 C
Down
3 C
Down
2.5 C
Down
2 C
Down
1.5 C
Down
1 C
Down
0.5 C
Down
No
change
room
(RCR1)
2 k
u This circuit is a circuit to enter the necessary level of temperature compensation for adjusting different temperature every
model at the cold storage room into MICOM.
<GR-P/L207>
EXPRESS
FRZ
CUBE
WATER
ON
EXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REF TEMP
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
LOCK
EXPRESS FRZ
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
FREEZER
REF TEMP
REFRIGERATOR
CHILD LOCK
LOCK
<GR-P/L207: 88-LED>
EXPRESS
FRZ
CUBE
WATER
ON
EXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REF TEMP
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
LOCK
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
CUBE
ON
CRUSH
FRZ TEMP
WATER
EXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
LOCK
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
REF TEMP
CUBE
WATER
CRUSH
EXPRESS FRZ
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
DISPENSER
Lock: Hold 3 Secs
EXPRESS FRZ
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
FREEZER
REF TEMP
REFRIGERATOR
CHILD LOCK
LOCK
EXPRESS FRZ
EXPRESS FRZ
FRZ TEMP
REF TEMP
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
CHILD LOCK
LOCK
Compensation
for weak-cold
JCR3
JCR4
JCR1
+1 C
JCR2
+1 C
JCR3
-1 C
JCR4
-1 C
Compensation
for over-cold
JCR1
JCR2
+2 C
-2 C
Remarks
-1 C
CUT
-1 C
CUT
+1 C
CUT
CUT
CUT
-2 C
CUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
+2 C
0 C
CUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
+1 C
0 C
0 C
CUT
0 C
CUT
CUT
-1 C
CUT
CUT
CUT
+1 C
CUT
CUT
CUT
0 C
u The above option circuit is a circuit to compensate for temperature at the cold storage room by simply cutting in service.
Initial Control
Conduct Ice Making Control after supplying water into the ice maker
cube mould by operating water valve.
Test Control
This is for refrigerator assembly line and service. When ice making test switch is pressed,
it operates in the following steps: initial ice ejection water supply control steps.
No
S/W 1
S/W 2
S/W 3
OFF
OFF
OFF
6.5 Sec.
ON
OFF
OFF
5.5 Sec.
OFF
ON
OFF
6 Sec.
ON
ON
OFF
7 Sec.
OFF
OFF
ON
7.5 Sec.
ON
OFF
ON
8 Sec.
OFF
ON
ON
9 Sec.
ON
ON
ON
10 Sec.
REMARKS
3. If water supply quantity setting is changed while power is on, water supplies for the amended time. If DIP switch is
changed during water supply, water shall be supplied for the previous setting time. But it will supply for the amended time
from the next supply.
4. When water supply signal is applied to water and ice valves at the same time during water supply, water shall be supplied
to water valve. If water supply signal is applied to ice valve during water supply, water shall be supplied to both water and
ice valves.
Ice making
Ice Checking
(Original point)
21 sec
Ice Ejection
93 sec
Horizontal
Conditions
83 sec
Lock
Level Retrun
Conditions
No
Failed DC Power
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Normal
Yes
No
Are ice
ejection and level return
normal when test switch is
pressed for more than 0.5 second?
Does the bell
sound once?
No
Replace water
supply valve
<GR-P/L207: Bar-LED>
The above ice maker circuits are applied to GR-P207, GR-L207 and composed of ice maker unit in the freezer and ice
maker driving part of main PWB. Water is supplied to the ice maker cube mould through the solenoid relay for ice valve of
solenoid valve in the machine room by opening valve for the set time. Water supply automatically stops when water supply
time is elapsed. This circuit is to realize the functions such as ice ejection of ice maker cube mould, ice full detection,
leveling, ice making temperature detection, etc. Refer to the temperature detecting circuits of Main PWB for ice making
temperature detection. Ice maker test switch input detection is the same as the door switch input detection circuit of main
PWB.
1. It is to force to operate during operation test, service, and cleaning. The test switch is mounted under the automatic ice
maker. The test function starts when the test switch is pressed for more than 0.5 second.
2. Test button does not work during ice ejection and water supply. It works when it is in the horizontal conditions. If cube
mould is full of ice during test function operation, ice ejection control and water supply control do not work.
3. Ice ejection carries out irrespect of ice formation in the ice making tray if test switch is pressed for more than 0.5 second.
Water shall be splashed if test switch is pressed before the water in the mould is completely frozen. Water shall be
supplied while the mould returns to the horizontal conditions after ice ejection. Therefore the problems of ice ejection,
leveling, and water supply can be checked by test switch. When test function performs normally, buzzer sounds and
water supply shall carry out. Check it for repair if buzzer does not sound.
4. When water supply is completed, normal cycle works: Ice Making Ice Ejection Level Return Water Supply.
5. If ice maker stop switch is set to ON, normal cycle operates: Ice Making Ice Ejection Level Return Water Supply.
If it is set to OFF, ice making conducts but ice ejection, level return, and water supply do not work.
CIRCUIT
<GR-P/L/B/C207: Bar-LED>
CIRCUIT
<GR-P/L/B/C207: 88-LED>
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. TROUBLE SHOOTING
CLAIMS.
1. Faulty start
HOW TO CHECK
* Measuring instrument :
Multi tester
1) No power on outlet.
2) No power on cord.
Bad connection between adapter and outlet. (faulty adapter)
The Inner diameter of adapter.
The distance between holes.
The distance between terminals.
The thickness of terminal.
Bad connection between plug and adapter (faulty plug).
The distance between pins.
Pin outer diameter.
3) Shorted start circuit.
No power on Disconnected copper wire.
power cord.
Terminal disconnected.
Bad sleeve assembly.
Disconnected.
O.L.P is off.
Weak connection.
Short inserted cord length.
Worn out tool blade.
4) During defrost.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
2. No cooling.
Residual moisture
in the evaporator.
Air Blowing.
Not performed.
Too short.
Impossible moisture
confirmation.
Low air pressure.
No electric
power on
thermostat.
HOW TO CHECK
Check the clogged
evaporator by heating (as
soon as the cracking sound
begins, the evaporator start
freezing)
Residual moisture.
Insufficient drier
capacity.
Check on package
condition.
Good storage after
finishing.
Residual moisture
in pipes.
During transportation.
During work.
Pipe gaps.
Too large.
Damaged pipes.
Desiccant powder.
Weld oxides.
Drier angle.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
3. Refrigeration
is weak.
HOW TO CHECK
Foreign materials
penetration.
Check visually.
Inject through the
hole.
Seal with drain.
Parts
disconnected.
Heater
Sheath
Wire is cut.
- Lead wire.
- Heating wire.
- Contact point
between heating and
electric wire.
Dent by fine evaporator.
Heating wire is corroded
- Water penetration.
Bad terminal connection.
Check terminal
Conduction: OK.
No conduction: NG.
If wire is not cut, refer to
resistance.
P=Power
V=Voltage
R=Resistance
V2
P=
R
V2
R=
P
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
3. Refrigeration
is weak.
HOW TO CHECK
Defrost Sensor.
- Faulty characteristics.
Seat-D(missing, location. thickness).
Structural fault.
Gasket gap.
Air inflow through the fan motor.
Bad insulation of case door.
No automatic defrosting.
Defrost does not return.
Door sag.
Gap.
Bad attachment.
Contraction.
Bad adhesion.
Weak binding force at hinge.
Fan motor.
Door switch.
Self locked.
Wire is cut.
Bad terminal contact.
Faults.
Contact distance.
Button pressure.
Melted contact.
Contact.
Refrigerator and freezer switch reversed.
Button is not pressed. Poor door
attachment.
Door liner
(dimension).
Contraction inner
liner.
Misalignment.
Bad terminal
connection.
P/U liquid leak.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
3. Refrigeration
is weak.
HOW TO CHECK
Fan is
constrained.
Insufficient
motor RPM
Faulty fan.
Shorud.
Fan misuse.
Bad shape.
Loose connection. - Not tightly connected.
Insert depth.
Bent.
5) Compressor capacity.
Rating misuse.
Small capacity.
Low valtage.
6) Refrigerant
too much or too little.
7) Continuous operation
- No contact of temperature controller. - Foreign materials.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
4. Warm
refrigerator
compartment
temperature.
5. No automatic
operation.
(faulty
contacts.)
3) Poor insulation.
4) Bad radiation.
Food.
5) Refrigerant leak.
6) Inadequate of refrigerant.
7) Weak compressor discharging power.
Different rating.
Small capacity.
6. Dew and
ice formation.
HOW TO CHECK
Gap around gasket. Contraction, distortion, loose, door twisted, corner not
fully inserted.
Food vapor. Storing hot food. Unsealed food.
2) Condensation in the refrigerator compartment.
Insufficient closing.
Door opens
but not closes.
Door sag.
Food hinders door closing.
Gasket gap.
3) Condensation on liner foam.
Cool air leak
Not fully filled.
and transmitted.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
6. Dew and
ice formation.
HOW TO CHECK
4) Dew on door.
Dew on the duct door. - Duct door heater is cut.
Dew on the dispense
Recess Heater is cut.
recess.
Duct door is open. / Foreign material clogging.
Dew on the door surface.
Dew on the
gasket surface.
Surface.
Cormer.
P/U liquid contraction.
Liquid shortage.
Liquid leak.
7. Sounds
Chattering sound.
Insulation paper vibration.
Pipe contacts each other. Narrow interval.
No vibration damper. Damping rubber-Q.
Damping rubber-S.
Capillary tube unattached.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
7. Sounds
Bad connection.
Partly damaged.
Not connected.
Bad pipe caulking.
Unbalance.
Motor shaft
contact sounds.
Resonance.
Evaporator noise.
Supporter disorted.
Tilted during motor assembly.
HOW TO CHECK
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
8. Faulty lamp
(freezer and
refrigerator
compartment).
HOW TO CHECK
Low water
level in tray.
9. Faulty internal
voltage(short).
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
CLAIMS.
10. Structure,
appearance
and others.
Weak torque of
hinge connection.
Weak gasket
adhesion.
Fixed tape.
Noise during
operation.
Hinge interference.
Malfunction.
2) Odor.
Temperature of
refrigerator
compartment.
High.
Deodorizer.
No deodorizer.
Poor capacity.
Food Storage.
Seal condition.
Store special odorous food.
Long term storage.
Others.
HOW TO CHECK
- 105 -
operate.
does not
Compressor
Problems
Causes
- Compressor is frozen.
- Faulty PTC.
2-2. Compressor
penetration).
- High voltage.
- Electricity leakage.
Measures
OLP
contacted.
It starts as soon as it is
Power
Main winding
Auxiliary winding
Measures
Vlaue: is defective.
Checks
or visually.
and adapter.
- Check visually.
- Check visually.
outlet.
Checks
Causes
No power on
Problems
2-1. Power
2. Faults
Remarks
frequently, reconfirm
its specification.
Remarks
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
- 106 -
- Check dust on the coils condenser. - Remove the dust with vacuum
compressor compartment.
50mm).
minimum).
- Check dust on the grill in
compressor compartment.
attach sheets.
deformation).
is constrained by shroud
Confirm visually.
Fan icing:
visually.
contact: Confirm
terminal visually.
- Wire is cut.
rotation.
Measures
switch operation.
: cut.
compartment.
- Rotate rotor manually and check
0: short.
in the freezer
fan motor.
tester.
Poor cool air circulation due to faulty - Lock Check resistance with a
Checks
temperature
Causes
High
Problems
2-3. Temperature
refrigerator is on.
broken if cleaning
Remarks
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Shortage of refrigerant.
compartment.
- 107 -
refrigerant.
Measures
surface, it is OK.
- If it does not, it is not good.
refrigerant.
refrigerant.
compartment.
- If the frost forms evenly on the
Check frost formation on the surface - Find out the leaking area, repair,
freezer compartment).
(Cu + Fe / Fe + Fe).
in the freezer
Check sequence
Checks
Refrigerant leak.
Causes
temperature
High
Problems
2-4. Cooling
Remarks
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
compartment.
Check sequence.
compartment.
(discharge) in compressor.
Check sequence.
seal refrigerant.
pipe is warm.
the refrigerant.
If it is warm, it is OK.
Measures
compartment.
Check sequence.
Checks
manually.
Causes
the freezer
temperature in
High
Problems
Remarks
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No defrosting.
Problems
Causes
1. Impurities.
assembly).
Tolerance: 7%
2. Ice.
explanations.
Measures
Faults:replace.
disconnected parts.
frost is severe.)
are clogged:
is cut.
surface.
0: Short. : Cut.
0: Short. : Cut.
Tens to thousands : OK.
is shorted.
Checks
repair.
Remarks
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- 110 is OK).
described in 1, 2 (mechanical
duct.
If : wire is cut.
If 0: OK.
2) Bad soldering.
No defrosting
Checks
Causes
Problems
assembled parts.
defrosting.)
Measures
Remarks
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pipe icing.
- 111 grille.
- Door opens.
this machine.
closing.
- Defrosing cycle.
pressed on "weak").
compartment.
are clogged).
Checks
4) Bad defrosting
compartment.
compartment.
- Faulty assembly.
- Faulty gasket.
compartment.
- Bad defrosting.
- Pipe icing.
- Discharging
- Damper icing.
refrigerator compartment.
refrigerator
compartment.
Causes
Icing in the
Problems
2-6. Icing
it if it has defects.
Measures
suppresses sublimation.
circulation, and
refrigerator, being
cannot be repaired.
be done when it
- Replacement should
defrosting.
is caused by faulty
Remarks
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Causes
compartment.
- Bad defrosting.
shute.
- Icing in the
- 112 -
- Door opens.
use.
- Defrosting cycle
4) Bad defrosting.
- Faulty MICOM.
compartment.
- Faulty assembly
- Faulty gasket
area.
- Basket(rack)
discharging port.
- Cool air
compartment.
grille.
- Surface of fan
compartment.
Problems
defrosting).
Measures
refrigerator compartment.
defrosting.)
intermittently)
(Check if it is operated
conditions.
refrigerator compartment.
Checks
be repaired.
problem is caused by
to defrosting if the
Remarks
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"Whizz" sound
Problems
2-7. Sound
the structures.
sound).
- 113 -
compressor compartment.
compartment.
drip tray.
refrigerator.
structures.
blade damage.
freezer shroud.
sound.
conditions in pipes.
motor.
Measures
refrigerator.
Checks
3. Fan operation sound in the freezer 3.1 Check fan insertion depth and
operation.
Causes
Remarks
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Causes
the refrigerator.
vibration.
compartment.
- 114 -
("Click").
refrigerator.
vibtates severely.
vibration is severe.
Measures
sources.
moving wheels.
vibration.
cover back.
on the shelves.
Checks
("Cluck")
Problems
Remarks
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Causes
Checks
- 115 -
compartment.
and inner cases of hinge in door.
sound.
closes.
when door
cycles.
Sound of whistle
turned off.
turned on.
- Check the sound when compressor is
flowing sound.
Water boiling or
Measures
sound).
initial installation.
- Check the sound when the refrigerator
as animals crying
Sound "Burping" It happens when refrigerant expands - Check the sound of refrigerant at the
Problems
Remarks
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- 116 -
deodorizer.
Plastic Odor.
odors.
Causes
Food Odor.
Problems
2-8. Odor
Checks
deodorants.
or odorous foods.
button at "strong".
windy place.
Measures
*Deodorizer : option
Remarks
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- 117 -
cut.
operation
module.
Defective LED
damaged.
display LED
Defective LED.
PCB.
Replace display
Lead Wire.
bad.
connect defective
Reconnect Lead
Replace parts.
Replace regulator.
terminal connection is
Bad connection
terminals.
(7812, 7805).
circuit parts.
Defective regulator IC
DefectivePCB electric
connector.
Reconnect
Measures
connection.
Checks
Bad connector
Causes
Bad connection
Abnormal
All display
electric power.
Symptom
Bad PCB
Problems
2-9. Micom
explanation.
circuit in circuit
Refer to display
dispenser.
model with
Applicable to
explanation.
circuit in circuit
Refer to electric
dispenser.
model without
Applicable to
Remarks
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Bad cooling.
Problems
diagnosis
functions.
function.
Refer to trouble
home bar).
normal, it is OK.
Replace door
explanation.
circuit
refrigerator and
motor after pressing test switch
home bar).
driving circuits in
switch (freezer,
(freezer, refrigerator,
Refer to load
Reconnect lead
wire.
housing).
sensor.
sensor housing
explanation.
is cut.
circuit
table of sensor in
characteristics
resistance
Refer to
motor.
Freezer sensor is
sensor.
Replace freezer
sensor parts.
sensor.
Defective Freezer
explanation.
driving circuit in
voltage is normal.
(RY1) or PCB.
Refer to load
Remarks
circuit
driving relay.
Replace relay
Wire.
Reconnect Lead
Measures
with a tester.
Checks
Defective compressor
is cut.
Causes
Defective freezer
not start.
temperature is
high.
Compressor does
Freezer
Symptom
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Bad cooling
Problems
repair guide.
Refer to AC damper in parts
repair guide.
Check AC damper
part.
Check AC damper
Motor driving relay in
Ice formation on AC
- 119 -
Refrigerator sensor is
substituted for other
sensor.
Defective refrigerator
sensor assembly
condition.
refrigerator sensor.
sensor housing.
sensor parts.
Replace refrigerator
sensor
Defective refrigerator
Box Assembly.
or refrigerator control
Replace AC damper
materials.
Remove foreign
PCB.
Replace relay or
box Assembly.
or refrigerator control
Replace AC damper
wire.
Reconnect lead
Measures
Defective refrigerator
visually.
damper baffles
damper baffles
Foreign materials in AC
PCB.
Checks
temperature.
Causes
Refrigerator
Wrong
Symptom
explanation.
table in circuit
characteristic
resistance
Refer to sensor
explanation.
in circuit
driving circuits
motor damper
Refer to single
Remarks
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- 120 -
pressed.
Disassemble frame display and confirm
visually.
structures.
interfering
Adjust or replace
lead wire.
Reconnect lead
button is
display button
guide.
Replace defrost
sensor.
explanation.
circuit in circuit
Refer to display
explanation.
table of circuit
characteristic
resistance
Refer to sensor
explanation.
driving conditions
Refer to load
check in circuit
or PCB.
Remarks
Replace relay
Wire.
Reconnect Lead
Measures
tester.
Checks
sense even
Buzzer does
rings or door
opening alarm
continuously
Buzzer
Causes
Defective
buzzer
Defective
Defrost is not
Bad defrost.
working.
Symptom
Problems
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rings or door
opening alarm
- 121 dispenser.
parts.
Replace defective
Replace defective
parts.
Replace defective
relay.
relay.
dispense.
dispenser solenoid).
dispenser solenoid).
between 0V - 5V.
coupler IC or PCB.
Replace photo
dispensed.
are not
switch.
compartment door
Replace Freezer
dispenser.
guide.
switch.
continuously
Buzzer
Bad water/ice
Door Buzzer
with dispenser.
Check model
explanations.
button is
pressed.
function
Refer to mode
Remarks
indication in
Repair troubles
Measures
Checks
display button.
Causes
Buzzer rings
Symptom
Defective
Problems
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3. Cooling Cycle Heavy Repair
3-1. The Heavy Repair Standards for Refrigerator with R134a Refrigerant
NO.
1
Items
Pipe and piping
system opening time.
Welding.
N2 sealed parts.
Refrigeration
Cycle.
Unit
Min.
Nitrogen
Pressure.
Confirm N2
leak.
Evacuation
time
Vacuum
degree
Min.
Vacuum
EA
Vacuum
piping
EA
Pipe
coupler
EA
Outlet
(Socket)
Plug
Refrigerant weighing.
Drier replacement.
Leak check.
Torr
EA
Standards
Purposes
Remarks
Pipe:within 1 hour. To protect The opening time should be reduced to a
Comp:within
Moisture
half of the standards during rain and
10 minutes. Penetration. rainy seasons (the penetration of water
Drier:within
into the pipe is dangerous).
20 minutes.
Weld under
To protect - Refet to repair note in each part.
Nitrogen
oxide scale - R134a refrigerant is more susceptible to
atmosphere
formation.
leaks than R12 and requires more care
(N2 pressure:
during welding.
0.1~0.2 kg/cm2)
- Do not apply force to pipes before and
after welding to protect pipe from
cracking.
Confirm air leaking To protect - In case of evaporator parts, if it doesn't
sounds when
moisture
noise when removing rubber cap blow
removing rubber
penetration. dry air or N2 gas for more than 1 min
cap.
use the parts.
Sound:usable
No sound:not usable
More than
To remove
40 minutes.
moisture.
Below 0.03(ref)
Note:Only applicable to the model
equipped with reverse flow protect
plate.
High and low
Vaccum efficiency can be improved by
Pressure sides are
operating compressor during evacuation.
evacuated at the
same time for
models above 200
Use R134a
To protect The rubber pipes for R12 refrigerant shall
exclusive
mixing of be melted when they are used for R134a
manifold.
mineral and refrigerant(causes of leak).
ester oils.
Use R134a
To protect
cxclusive.
R12 Refrigerant mixing.
R134a exclusive.
R134a exclusive
Use R134a
Do not mix
exclusively.
with R12
Weighing
refrigerant.
allowance:5g
Note:Winter:-5g
Summer:+5g
-Use R134a exclusively To remove
for R134a refrigerator the moisture
-Use R12 exclusively from pipe.
for R12 refrigerator
-Replace drier whenever
repairing refrigerator
cycle piping.
-Do not use soapy
Detect
water for check.
refrigerant
it may be sucked
leak area.
into the pipe by.
NOTE) Please contact Songso company on +82-53-554-2067 if you have inquiry on heavy repair special facility.
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3-2. Summary Of Heavy Repair
Process
Contents
Tools
Trouble
diagnosis
Remove refrigerant
Residuals
Parts
replacement
and welding
Vacuum
Vacuum pump(R134a
exclusively), Manifold gauge.
Refrigerant
charging and
charging
inlet welding
Check
refrigerant leak
and cooling
capacity
Driver(Ruler).
Compressor
compartment
and tools
arrangement
- Remove flux from the silver weld joints with soft brush
or wet rag.(Flux may be the cause of corrosion and
leaks.)
- Clean R134a exclusive tools and store them in a clean
tool box or in their place.
Transportation
and
installation
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3-3. Precautions During Heavy Repair
Items
Precautions
1. Use of tools.
2. Removal of retained
1) Remove retained refrigerant more than 5 minutes after turning off a refrigerator.
refrigerant.
Compressor
Drier
2
Condenser
1 High pressure side
3. Replacement of drier.
1) Be sure to replace drier with R134a only when repairing pipes and injecting refrigerant.
4. Nitrogen blowing
welding.
5. Others.
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3-4. Practical Work For Heavy Repair
Items
Precautions
Evaporator
1. Removal of residual
Low pressure side
refrigerant.
KEYPOINTING
Observe the sequence for
removal of refrigerant.
(If not, compressor oil may
leak.)
Compressor
Drier
Suction
Refrigent
Intake
Release Condenser
1) Remove residual refrigerant more than 5 minutes later after turning off the refrigerator.
( If not, compressor oil may leak inside.)
2) Remove retained refrigerant slowly by cutting first high pressure side (drier part) with a
nipper and then cut low pressure side.
2. Nitrogen blowing
Evaporator
welding.
Drier
Refrigent
Intake
Condenser
KEYPOINTING
Welding without nitrogen
blowing produces oxidized
scales inside a pipe, which
affect on performance and
reliability of a product.
+3
12 Filter
KEYPOINTING
Be sure to check the
inserted length of capillary
tube when it is inserted. (If
too much inserted, a
capillary tube is clogged by
a filter.)
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Items
Precautions
4.Vacuum degassing.
Evaporator
Suction pipe
Compressor
Drier
Condenser
3
2
Low
pressure
High
pressure
Blue
Yellow
Red
Vaccum
Pump
KEYPOINTING
- If power is applied
during vacuum
degassing, vacuum
degassing shall be
more effective.
Pipe Connection
Connect a red hose to the high pressure side and a blue hose to the
low pressure side.
Vacuum Sequence
Open , valves and evacuate for 40 minutes. Close valve .
- Operate compressor
while charging
refrigerant. (It is
easier and more
certain to do like
this.)
5.Refrigerant charging.
Charging sequence
1) Check the amount of refrigerant supplied to each model after completing vacuum
degassing.
2) Evacuate bombe with a vacuum pump.
3) Measure the amount of refrigerant charged.
- Measure the weight of an evacuated bombe with an electronic scale.
- Charge refrigerant into a bombe and measure the weight. Calculate the weight of
refrigerant charged into the bombe by subtracting the weight of an evacuated bombe.
Indicate the weight of
an evacuated bombe
R134a
KEYPOINTING
- Be sure to charge
the refrigerant at
around 25C.
- Be sure to keep -5g
in the winer and
+5g in summer
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Items
Precautions
Evaporator
Compressor
Drier
Condenser
Bombe
4) Refrigerant Charging
Charge refrigerant while operating a compressor as shown above.
5) Pinch a charging pipe with a pinch-off plier after completion of charging.
6) Braze the end of a pinched charging pipe with copper brazer and take a gas leakage test
on the welded parts.
6. Gas-leakage test
* Take a leakage test on the welded or suspicious area with an electronic leakage tester.
7. Pipe arrangement
in each cycle
Rubber
Drier
Molecular Pipe
Molecular
Sieves
+3
12 - mm
0
7) Make sure that the inner diameter should not be distorted while cutting a capillary tube.
8) Be sure that a suction pipe and a filling tube should not be substituted each other during welding. ( High efficiency
pump.)
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3-6. Brazing Reference Drawings
1) Asia / Middle-East Africa
Copper Brazer
CAPI - TUBE
PIPE ASSEMBLY
HOT LINE
(Refrigerator)
PIPE ASSEMBLY
HOT LINE
(Freezer)
Copper(Silver)
Brazer
DRIER ASSEMBLY
Copper(Silver)
Brazer
Silver Brazer
Copper
Brazer
PIPE ASSEMBLY
JOINT
Copper Brazer
Copper Brazer
Coppper Brazer
Copper Brazer
CAPI - TUBE
Copper(Silver)
Brazer
DRIER ASSEMBLY
Silver Brazer
Copper
Brazer
Copper Brazer
PIPE ASSEMBLY
JOINT
Copper Brazer
Coppper Brazer
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4. HOW TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS
4-1. Sound
Problems
"Whizz" sounds
"Click" sounds
"Clunk" sound
Explain that it comes from the compressor when the refrigerator starts.
When the refrigerator operates, the piston and motor in the compressor rotate
at 3600RPM. This sound is caused by the vibration of motor and piston when
they start and finish their operation. This phenomena can be compared with that
of cars. When the car engine ignites and starts to rotate, the loud sound
becomes gradually quiet. When the engine stops, it stops with vibration.
Vibration sound
Check the sound whether it comes from the pipes vibration and friction.
Insert rubber or leave a space between pipes to avoid the noise.
Fix the fan blade if the noise is due to the collision of fan and shroud.
Fix the drip tray if it is loosened.
Sound depends on the installation location.
Sound becomes louder if the refrigerator is installed on a wooden floor or near a
wooden wall. Move it to the another location.
If the refrigerator is not leveled properly, a small vibration can make a loud
sound. Please adjust the level of the refrigerator.
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Problems
"Click" sounds
Explain the principles of ice supply and procedure of crushed ice making in a
dispenser.
When ice cube button is pressed, ice stored in the ice bank is moved by a Helix
Pusher and dispensed. If crushed ice button is pressed, the cube ice is
crushed. When this happens, ice crushing and hitting ice bank sounds are
heard.
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4-2. Measures for Symptoms on Temperature
Problems
Refrigeration is weak.
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4-3. Odor and Frost
Problems
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4-4. Others
Problems
When the refrigerator compartment door is open and close, the freezer
compartment door moves up and down.
When the refrigerator compartment door is open and close, fresh air comes into
the freezer compartment and moves up and down the freezer compartment
door.
Door opens too easily.
There is a magnet in the gasket rubber so that it is ok. if door is securely closed
without a gap. It can be open easily if the foods in the refrigerator or freezer
compartments hold the door open.
A door does not close properly.
If the rear side of the refrigerator is raised higher than front side, door shall not
be easily closed. Adjust the level of refrigerator with levelling screws.
1. DOOR
1) Remove lower cover and remove clip then
disconnect water supply tube in the lower part
of freezer door.
Pull a water supply tube forward while pressing part
to disconnect water supply tube as shown below.
1
2
A
1
2
(4) Lift up the freezer door in arrow direction and
disconnect the door from the lower hinge . Dont pull
a door forward.
Cover, Hinge
Connecting
2 Line
1
Earthing
Cord
(2) Turn hinge lever in arrow A direction until it is
loosened and take it out in arrow B direction.
Lever, Hinge
A
B
2. HANDLE
1) Put blade screwdriver into a groove on the side of a
Deco handle and lift up a little bit in arrow direction
and push up with hand in arrow direction and
disconnect.
4. ICEMAKER ASSEMBLY
Handle, Deco
1. Dispenser Model
3
1) How to disassemble:
(1) Remove ice bank from the freezer compartment.
(2) Loosen two screws on the upper part of icemaker
bracket.
(3) Disconnect icemaker bracket so that it can slide
forward.
(4) Disconnect icemaker housing and sensor housing.
(5) Disconnect icemaker horizontally by pressing bracket
hook part. ( Dont disassemble further. The set value
may be changed.)
2) How to assemble : The assembly is the reverse order of
the above disassembly.
Hook
Screw
Lever
Tray, Ice
Insulation
Sensor
Cover, Sensor
Funnel
Assembly
Button
Solenoid Assembly
Holder
Lever
Cap Assembly,
Duct
Lever,Dispenser
Solenoid Assembly
10
8
17
15
14
11
16
COVER, DISPENSER
FRAME, DISPLAY
BUTTON, DECO
BUTTON, ASSEMBLY
FUNNEL ASSEMBLY
SWITCH, MICRO
FRAME, FUNNEL
10 LEVER(SWITCH)
24
6
11 FUNNEL
14 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
12
15 SPRING
3
23
22
16 HOLDER, LEVER
17 CAP, DUCT ASSEMBLY
21
1
19
23 HOLDER, BUTTON
24 DECO, DRAIN
21
18
6. HOME BAR
6-1. Home Bar related parts
1
11
10
9
8
11
5
8
7
10
6
4
8 ARM ASSEMBLY
3 SCREW MACHINE(HINGE-H/B)
9 STOPPER
11 SCREW MACHINE(HINGE-H/B)
6 CAP, ARM
3.5
EXPLODED VIEW
FREEZER DOOR PART: GR-P207, GR-L207
* : Optional part
200A
202A
205A
206A
205C
210A
205D
205F
210B
210C
205G
205B
210C
201A
203A
EXPLODED VIEW
Ref No. : GR-L207, GR-B207
REFRIGERATOR DOOR PART
* : Optional part
241A
230A
232A
236A
241C
241B
240A
243A
239A
*
205A
147A
243A
240A
240A
*
205C
243A
*
205F
243A
240A
205D
205G
240C
205B
231A
233A
240C
EXPLODED VIEW
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
* : Optional part
101A
270A
271B
271A
137B
137A
136D
403A
402A
136C
136B
136A
152A
135A
316B
302B
401A
128C
128D
130A
128E
400A
128F
120C
120C
272A
103A
120D
408A
135B
105B
125A
312A
126A
EXPLODED VIEW
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
* : Optional part
140A
141A
146B
141B
101B
171C
270B
171D
271B
146A
271C
626C
626B
626A
115A
170A
140A
116A
151F
115B
402A
151A
152A
624C
151C
151B
177A
166B
401A
166C
177B
162A
155A
150A
166A
165A
162B
161B
272B
166E
166D
103A
165B
624A
624A
EXPLODED VIEW
ICE & WATER PART
* : Optional part
622A
625A
618A
616E
616F
616G
616D
623A
627A
624B
623A
or
623B
619A
404A
619A
612A
612C
600A
610A
607A
612B
611B
611D
602A
605A
604A
603B
601A
603A
404B
613A
621B
614A
606A
EXPLODED VIEW
MACHINE COMPARTMENT
* : Optional part
406A
502A
407A
407A
505A
*
303A
500A
303B
502B
304A
303C
313A
316A*
300A
310B
307A
317A
307A
301A
327A*
317B
104A
306A
308B
309A
309B
305A
403B
310A
309C
305B
305C
308C
308A
305C
305B
EXPLODED VIEW
DISPENSER PART
277A
278A
278C
402C
278B
275A
276A
405A
278G
276B
401C
281A
280B
280C
280A
501A
280E
279C
279B
280D
*
207A
279A
P/No. MFL30307501