Samsung RF323TEDBBC/AA User Manual

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:
RF323TEDBBC/AA
RF323TEDBSR/AA
RF323TEDBWW/AA
French Door Refrigeration
Wait 5 seconds between button pushes
Press any button a forth time to Force Defrost of
Fridge & Freezer, measure defrost voltage at main
PCB.
Press any button at the Test Mode to Force Compressor
High Speed Run, measure fan and Compressor voltages
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 until unit beeps
and display goes blank, 8-12 seconds. Then
press any button to cycle through the mode.
Publication # APRF323TED Revision Date 5/21/12
Component Value Chart
Sales Mode: {No Compressor Operation}
Press Energy Saver & Freezer buttons si-
multaneously 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.
3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Sealed System
Component Resistance Wattage Voltage
Freezer Defrost Heater 62.6 230 120vac
Fridge Defrost Heater 120 120 120vac
French Mullion Heater 2057 7 120vac
Ice Duct Heater 2057 7 120vac
Dispenser Heater 9000 1.6 120vac
Damper 144 112vdc
Sensors 2.5k-89k N/A 1~4.5vdc
Fans N/A N/A 7~12vdc
Refrigerant Charge: R134a, 5.29 oz.
I/M

Samsung RF323TEDBBC/AA Specifications

General

Type	column
Style	bottom freezer
Color	black
Refrigerator Capacity	31.6 cubic feet
Freezer Capacity	10.0 cubic feet
Humidity Controlled Crispers	yes
Defrost System	frost free
Number of Refrigerator Door Bins	yes
Temperature Control	digital
Interior Light	led
Ice Maker	yes
Water Filter	yes
Door Alarm	yes
Smart Home	yes
Annual Energy Consumption	546 kilowatt hours

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	37.75 inches
Height	70 inches
Width	35.75 inches
Net Weight	343.9 pounds

Summary

Fast Track Troubleshooting Guide

Self Diagnosis Mode

Procedure to enter self-diagnosis mode to read fault codes.

Forced Mode Operation

DC Fan Motor Testing

Fan Circuit Voltage Test

Self-Diagnostics Error Codes

Sensor Errors

Troubleshooting for FZ, FF, DEF, Ambient, Humidity, Ice Maker, and Room sensors.

Fan Motor Errors

Diagnosing feedback signal errors for Freezer, Fresh Food, and Compartment fans.

Defrost Cycle Errors

Identifying issues where defrosting does not complete within the expected time.

Ice Maker Function Error

Component Specific Diagnostics

Heater Circuit Errors

Troubleshooting for Flex Zone Damper, FZ-Ice Pipe, FF Ice Duct, and FF Ice Bucket heaters.

Ice Maker and Fan Errors

Diagnosing FF Ice Maker function and Ice Room Fan errors.

Communication and Panel Errors

Compressor and IPM Faults

Diagnosing compressor starting failures, IPM faults, and voltage issues.

Inverter Board Troubleshooting

LED Blinking Status

Protecting Functions

Understanding protecting functions like SPM Fault and Abnormal Current Detection.

Motor and Voltage Protection

Diagnosing issues like Motor Locked/Over RPM and Under/Over Voltage.

Ice Maker Removal Procedure