Samsung RF267AA SERIES - User Manual

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
Fast Track Troubleshooting
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and knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.
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Models Covered:
RF267AA**/XAA
French Door Refrigeration
Press Freezer button a
third time to Force Defrost
for Fridge & Freezer,
measure defrost voltages
at main PCB
Wait 5 seconds between button pushes
Press Freezer button a
second time to Force
Defrost of Fridge, meas-
ure defrost voltage at
main PCB
Press Freezer button one
time at the Test Mode to
Force Compressor Run,
measure fan and com-
pressor voltages at main
PCB
Self Diagnosis: Press both buttons
(Energy Saver– Alarm) simultaneously (No
sound when both buttons are pressed at
the same time) ’til the display quits blink-
ing and beeps, 8-12 seconds, then release
and read Fault Codes.
This will also cancel the Fault Mode cre-
ated by self-diagnosis at power up.
Publication # tsRF267AA Creation Date 08/12/2010
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.
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
Compressor  Condenser Side Cluster  Hot Pipe
Dryer  R Capillary  R Evaporator  F Evaporator 
Suction Pipe  Compressor
Refrigerant Charge
R134a 5.64 oz.
NOTICE:
RF267AA** 01/09
Parts Change: Refer to bulletin.
All Water Tank Parts & Door
Dispenser Ass’y Parts
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Samsung RF267AA SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	RF267AA SERIES
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English

Summary

Troubleshooting Modes and Operations

Self Diagnosis Mode

Enter self-diagnosis by pressing Energy Saver & Alarm buttons simultaneously to read fault codes.

Forced Operation Modes

Initiate forced compressor, defrost, or sales mode by button presses for testing.

Component Value Chart

Provides resistance and voltage specifications for various refrigerator components.

Fan Motor and Ice Maker Operations

DC Fan Motor Testing

Procedure to test DC fan motor circuit voltage and identify faults related to RPM or feedback.

Ice Maker Heat Release Function

Explains ice production heat release and test mode operation based on thermistor readings.

Freezer Temperature Control Logic

Describes how the ice maker influences freezer temperature settings, especially when full or using ice.

Refrigerator Diagnostic Error Codes

Ice Maker and Room Sensor Errors

Troubleshooting for I/M-Sensor and Room Sensor errors, including voltage checks and connector issues.

Defrost and Fan Motor Errors

Addresses defrost sensor errors and fan motor faults (R-FAN, F-FAN, C-FAN) with voltage testing.

Heater and Communication Errors

Details errors for defrost heaters, pantry, water heaters, and communication faults between PCBs.

Model Specific Updates and Components

Auger Motor and Switch Wiring

Details wiring for Auger Motor and its switch, including early unit configurations and connections.

Water Tube Coupling and Reed Switches

Addresses water tube coupling issues causing dispenser drips and reed switch installation for door sensing.

Component Removal Procedures

Guides for removing internal panels and freezer drawers, including hinge connector checks.

Main PCB Connector Pinouts and Voltages

Power and Display Connectors

Details pin assignments and nominal voltages for power supply (CN10), display (CN50), and main PCB (CN70).

Sensor and Switch Connectors

Lists pinouts for various sensors (CN30, CN32) and switches, including door and pantry sensors.

Fan, Heater, and Ice Maker Connectors

Details pin assignments for fans (CN75), heaters (CN71), ice maker (CN90), and pantry damper (CN91).