Samsung RF23R6 Series User Manual

FRENCH DOOR SHOWCASE
REFRIGERATOR
MODEL NAME : RF23R6*
MODEL CODE : RF23R6301**/AA
RF23R6201**/AA
RF23R6201**/ED
RF23R6201**/AZ
RF23R6201**/BZ
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS) ············· 5
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ···························· 9
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ················19
4. TROUBLESHOOTING ···································· 54
5. PCB DIAGRAM ············································ 103
6. WIRING DIAGRAM ······································ 106
7. BLOCK DIAGRAM··········································107
8. MODEL CODE TABLE ·································· 108

Samsung RF23R6 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	RF23R6 Series
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English

Summary

1. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

2-1) Introduction of Main Function

Overview of key cooling and door functions.

2-2) Specifications

Electrical, performance, and refrigeration system details.

2-3) Interior Views

Visual guide to internal components and layout.

2-4) Model Specification &Specification Chart

Comparison of model sizes, capacities, and weights.

2-5) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)

Physical dimensions for installation.

2-6) Optional Material Specification

Details on optional parts and codes.

3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

3-1) PRECAUTION

Safety guidelines before disassembly.

3-2) Refrigerator Door

Procedure for removing the refrigerator door.

3-3) Door Handle Refrigerator

Steps to remove the refrigerator door handle.

3-4) Door Handle Freezer

Steps to remove the freezer door handle.

3-5) Lever and Water-Dispenser

Disassembly of the water dispenser lever.

3-6) Glass Shelf

Method for removing glass shelves.

3-7) Foldable Glass Shelf

Disassembly of foldable glass shelves.

3-8) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf

Removing the vegetable/fruit drawer shelf.

3-9) Case Water Filter

Instructions for disassembling the internal water filter.

3-11) Cool Select Pantry

Disassembly of Cool Select Pantry components.

3-12) Motor Damper

Steps to remove the motor damper.

3-13) Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly)

Guide for replacing the water filter.

3-14) Auto Fill

Disassembly of the auto-fill system.

3-15) Vertical Hinged Section

Procedure for removing the vertical hinged section.

3-16) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator

Removing the refrigerator evaporator cover.

3-17) Evaporator In Refrigerator

Instructions for removing the refrigerator evaporator.

3-18) Freezer Door

Method for disassembling the freezer door.

3-19) Ice-Maker

Detailed steps for ice maker disassembly.

3-20) FZ ICE MAKER (TIM OPTION)

Procedure for freezer ice maker disassembly.

3-21) FREEZER Light

Steps to replace the freezer light.

3-22) Door Switch In Freezer

Procedure for disassembling the freezer door switch.

3-23) Evaporator Cover In Freezer

Removing the freezer evaporator cover.

3-24) Evaporator In Freezer

Instructions for removing the freezer evaporator.

3-25) Comp tCooling Fan

Procedure for disassembling the compressor cooling fan.

3-26) COMPRESSOR

Detailed steps for compressor disassembly.

3-27) Machine Compartment

Accessing and disassembling machine compartment components.

3-28) Electric Box

Steps for disassembling the main electronic control box.

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

4-1) Function for failure diagnosis

Overview of diagnostic functions for identifying failures.

2) Forced Defrost

Procedure for manually initiating a defrost cycle.

4-1-2. Self-diagnostic function

Using self-diagnosis to detect sensor and system errors.

2) Self-diagnostic function during normal operation

Performing self-diagnosis during normal operation.

R Self-diagnostics check list

Error codes and diagnostic methods for sensors.

4-1-3. Display function of Load condition

Interpreting load condition display for operational status.

Load mode Check list

Correlating LED indicators with specific load operations.

4-1-4. DEMO MODE 1 : Cooling OFF Mode setting function (North America model)

Setting the refrigerator to Cooling Off mode.

DEMO MODE 2 : Exhibition Mode setting function (All regions except for North America)

Setting the refrigerator to Exhibition Mode.

4-1-5. Option setting function

Guide for accessing and modifying operational settings.

KEY control method after converting to option mode

Navigating and controlling settings in option mode.

4-1-6. Option TABLE

Tables for adjusting compartment temperature settings.

3) Operation rate changing table of dispenser heater

Adjusting the dispenser heater's operation rate.

4) Temperature changing table of Pantry/Mid Drawer Room

Modifying pantry and mid-drawer temperature settings.

5) Amount of water supply to ice tray

Adjusting water volume for the ice tray.

6) Time changing table of ice maker dropping standby time

Modifying ice maker standby time.

7) Temperature changing table of ice room

Adjusting ice room temperature settings.

8) Temperature changing table of Ice Maker Dropping Temperature

Modifying ice maker dropping temperature.

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

Flowcharts for diagnosing issues based on symptoms.

4-2-1. If ICE Maker(R) Sensor has troubled (check the other sensors in the same procedure)

Troubleshooting ICE Maker sensor failures.

2) If R Sensor has trouble (check the other sensors in the same procedure) (cont.)

Continuation of R sensor troubleshooting.

3) If Humidity Sensor has trouble

Troubleshooting humidity sensor failures.

4) Pantry Drawer Room Damper Heater has trouble (OPTION)

Diagnosing pantry drawer damper heater issues.

4-2-2. If FAN does not operate

Troubleshooting when refrigerator fans are not working.

4-2-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate

Diagnosing ice room fan operation issues.

4-2-4. When ICE MAKER(FF) does not operate

Troubleshooting FF ice maker operational failures.

4-2-5. When ICE MAKER(FZ) does not operate

Troubleshooting FZ ice maker operational failures.

4-2-6. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater)

Diagnosing defrost heater issues.

4-2-7. When Power is not applied

Troubleshooting no-power issues.

4-2-8. When Compressor does not run (Inverter COMP.)

Diagnosing inverter compressor non-operation.

4-2-9. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound)

Troubleshooting continuous alarm or buzzer sounds.

4-2-10. When the Inner Panel PBA does not operate normally

Diagnosing inner control panel (PBA) malfunctions.

4-2-11. When the Dispenser Panel PBA does not operate normally

Troubleshooting dispenser control panel (PBA) issues.

4-2-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up

Steps to troubleshoot refrigerator compartment lamp failure.

4-2-13. If ICE Water is not supplied

Diagnosing issues with ice water supply.

2) Ice Water(FZ) Valve

Troubleshooting the FZ ice water supply valve.

4-2-14. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied

Diagnosing problems with ice production.

4-2-15. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geard Motor) is not working normally

Troubleshooting the ice cover route motor.

4-2-16. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting

Diagnosing IR sensor issues for ice production.

4-2-17. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functions

Interpreting LED blinking patterns indicating protection functions.

5. PCB DIAGRAM

5-1) PBA Layout with part position

Diagram of the main PCB with component locations.

5-2) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)

Identification of connectors on the main control board.

6. WIRING DIAGRAM

7. BLOCK DIAGRAM

7-1) Whole block diagram

Comprehensive system architecture and data flow overview.

8. MODEL CODE TABLE