Samsung RF263BEAE** Service Manual

French Door Type
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS (SAFETY WARNINGS) ·······4
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ······················8
3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ·········25
4. TROUBLESHOOTING ································50
5. PCB DIAGRAM ···········································94
6. WIRING DIAGRAM ·····································99
7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························100
MODEL NAME : RF263TEAE**
RF263BEAE**

Samsung RF263BEAE** Specifications

General

Type	French Door
Ice Maker	Yes
Water Dispenser	Yes
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Height	70 inches
Width	35.75 inches
Cooling System	Twin Cooling Plus
Color	Stainless Steel

Summary

Precautions (safety warnings)

CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED

Explains caution and warning symbols used in the manual for safety.

SYMBOLS

Lists and explains various safety symbols and their meanings.

Warning & Caution

Provides detailed safety instructions and best practices for appliance use.

Product specifications

2-1) Introduction of Main Function

Details the characteristics and main functions of the refrigerator.

2-2) Specifications

Lists electrical, operational, and refrigeration system specifications.

2-3) Interior Views

Shows a diagram of the refrigerator's interior components.

2-4) Model Specification &Specification Chart

Provides a detailed specification chart for different models.

2-5) Dimensions of Refrigerator (Inches)

Displays dimensional drawings of the refrigerator.

2-6) Optional Material Specification

Lists part names, codes, and quantities for optional materials.

2-7) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle

Illustrates the path of refrigerant through the system.

2-7-1. Principle of freezeer

Explains the basic principles of the refrigeration cycle.

2-7-2. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components

Details the roles and operation of key refrigeration components.

2-7-3. Refrigeration Cycle Type

Describes the different types of refrigeration cycles used.

2-8) Cooling Air Circulation

Illustrates how air circulates within the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

Disassembly and Reassembly

3-1) PRECAUTION

Provides essential safety precautions before disassembly.

3-2) Refrigerator Door

Details the steps for disassembling the refrigerator door.

3-3) Door Handle Refrigerator

Explains how to remove the refrigerator door handle.

3-4) Door Handle Freezer

Explains how to remove the freezer door handle.

3-5) Refrigerator Light

Guides on how to disassemble and replace the refrigerator light.

3-6) Cover-Display & Water-Dispenser

Instructions for removing the display cover and dispenser assembly.

3-7) Water-Dispenser

Steps for disassembling the water dispenser unit.

3-8) Glass Shelf

How to remove the glass shelf from the refrigerator.

3-9) Foldable Glass Shelf

Instructions for removing the foldable glass shelf.

3-10) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf

Steps for removing the vegetable and fruit drawers.

3-11) Case Water Filter

Procedure for disassembling the case water filter.

3-12) Cool Select Pantry

How to remove the Cool Select Pantry component.

3-13) Motor Damper

Steps for disassembling the motor damper.

3-14) Water Filter (Assembly & Disassembly)

Instructions for removing and installing the water filter.

3-15) Gallon Door Bin

How to remove the gallon door bin.

3-16) Vertical Hinged Section

Steps for removing the vertical hinged section.

3-17) Evaporator Cover In Refrigerator

Procedure for removing the evaporator cover in the refrigerator section.

3-18) Evaporator In Refrigerator

How to disassemble the evaporator in the refrigerator.

3-19) Freezer Door

Steps for disassembling the freezer door.

3-20) Ice-Maker

Instructions for removing the ice maker.

3-21) Auger Motor Fan

How to disassemble the auger motor fan assembly.

3-22) Freezer Light

Steps for removing the freezer light.

3-23) Door Switch In Freezer

Procedure for removing the freezer door switch.

3-24) Evaporator Cover In Freezer

How to remove the evaporator cover in the freezer section.

3-25) Evaporator In Freezer

Steps for disassembling the evaporator in the freezer.

3-26) Machine Compartment

Instructions for disassembling the machine compartment (motor fan).

3-27) COMPRESSOR

Steps for disassembling and connecting the compressor.

3-28) Electric Box

How to disassemble the main and inverter PCBs.

Troubleshooting

4-1) Function for failure diagnosis

Explains various diagnostic functions and test modes.

4-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function)

Details how to enter and use test modes for manual operation and defrost.

4-1-2. Display function of Communication error

Describes error displays related to communication failures.

4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function

Explains how to perform and interpret self-diagnostics.

4-1-4. Display function of Load condition

Shows how load conditions are displayed on the panel.

4-1-5. Exhibition mode setting function

Explains how to set and use the exhibition mode.

4-1-6. Option setting function

Details how to access and change various setting options.

4-1-7. Option TABLE

Provides tables for option settings, especially temperature adjustments.

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

Provides flowcharts for troubleshooting specific symptoms.

4-2-1. If the trouble is detected by self-diagnosis

Troubleshooting steps when self-diagnosis indicates an error.

4-2-2. If FAN does not operate

Diagnostic flowchart for when the cooling fan is not working.

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

Troubleshooting steps for a non-operating ice room fan.

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

Diagnostic guide for when the fresh food ice maker fails.

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

Troubleshooting steps for when the freezer ice maker fails.

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

Diagnostic flowcharts for defrost heater issues.

4-2-7. When Power is not applied

Troubleshooting steps when the unit has no power.

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

Diagnostic flowchart for compressor not running.

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

Troubleshooting for continuous alarm sounds.

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

Steps to troubleshoot a non-functioning panel PCB.

4-2-11. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normally

Troubleshooting guide for the pantry panel PCB.

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

Steps to diagnose why the refrigerator light is not working.

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

Troubleshooting for issues with ice water supply.

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

Diagnostic steps for when ice is not dispensed correctly.

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

Troubleshooting for the ice route motor.

4-2-16. IR Sensor Trouble-Shooting

Steps to troubleshoot issues with the IR sensor.

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

Explains LED blinking patterns and their associated protecting functions.

Pcb Diagram

5-1) PCB Layout with part position

Shows the layout of components on the main PCB.

5-2) PCB Layout with part position (Inverter Board)

Illustrates the component layout on the inverter board.

5-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)

Details connector locations on the main board.

5-4) Connector Layout with part position (Inverter Board)

Shows connector locations on the inverter board.

Wiring Diagram

6-1) Model : RF263TEAE**, RF263BEAE**

Wiring diagram for specific refrigerator models.

Schematic Diagram

7-1) Whole block diagram

Provides a high-level block diagram of the refrigerator's system.

7-2) Whole block diagram

Shows a detailed block diagram of the inverter board system.