Samsung French Door Refrigeration User Manual (English)

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Fast Track Troubleshooting

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – “For Technicians Only” This service data sheet is

intended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience

and knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.

Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property

damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability for

injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet.

Models Covered:

RFG297AA**/XAA

French Door Refrigeration

Press Freezer button a

third time to Force Low

Speed Run

Wait 5 seconds between button pushes

Press Freezer button a

forth time to Force De-

frost of Fridge & Freezer,

measure defrost voltage

at main PCB

Press Freezer button one

time at the Test Mode to

Force Compressor High

Speed Run, measure fan

and Compressor volt-

ages at main PCB

Self Diagnosis: Press both buttons (Energy

Saver– Lighting) simultaneously (No sound

when both buttons are pressed at the same

time) ’til the display quits blinking and

beeps, 8-12 seconds, then release and read

Fault Codes.

This will also cancel the Fault Mode created

by self-diagnosis at power up.

Forced Mode: Press both buttons (Energy

Saver– Fridge) simultaneously (No sound

when both buttons are pressed at the same

time) ‘til it beeps and goes blank, 8-12 seconds

Publication # tsRFG297AA Revision Date 08/24/2009

Sealed System

Component Value Chart

Sales Mode, No Compressor Operation

Press Energy Saver & Freezer temp buttons

simultaneously for 3 sec ( you will hear a “Ding

Dong”) to remove or put into Sales Mode. When in

the Sales Mode the Display will show "OF" "OF"

Removing power will not cancel this mode.

Press Freezer button a

second time to Force

Mid Speed Run

3600RPM 2450RPM 2200RPM

Refrigerant Charge

R134a 5.64 oz.

1. Compressor  Sub-condenser  Hot Pipe  Back Clus-

ter Pipe  Dryer  R Capillary Tube  Refrigerator Evapo-

rator  Connected Capillary  Freezer Evaporator  Suc-

tion Pipe  Compressor

2. Compressor  Sub-condenser  Hot Pipe  Back Clus-

ter Pipe  Dryer F Capillary Tube  Freezer Evaporator

 Suction Pipe  Compressor

Component Resistance Wattage Voltage

Freezer Defrost Heater 60 240 120vac

Fridge Defrost Heater 120 120 120vac

French Mullion Heater 1800 8 120vac

Ice Duct Heater 3600 4 120vac

Dispenser Heater 7200 2 120vac

Water Tank Heater 72 2 12vdc

Sensors 2.5k-89k N/A 1~4.5vdc

Fans N/A N/A 7~12vdc

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Samsung French Door Refrigeration Specifications

General

Type	French Door
Ice Maker	Yes (built-in on most models)
Water Dispenser	Yes (on most models)
Cooling System	Twin Cooling Plus
Shelving	Adjustable tempered glass shelves
Door Bins	Adjustable door bins, gallon door storage
Crispers	Humidity-controlled crispers
Lighting	LED lighting
Counter Depth Available	Yes, some models
Color Options	Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, White
Door Alarm	Yes
Temperature Control	Digital temperature control
Capacity	Varies by model (typically 22-28 cu. ft.)
Dimensions	Varies by model (typically 35-36" width, 68-70" height, 34-35" depth)