Samsung RF323TEDBWW/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 RF323TEDBWW/AA Specifications

General

Type	freestanding
Style	bottom freezer
Color	white
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
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

Troubleshooting Modes and Sales Mode

Self Diagnosis Mode Operation

Steps to enter self-diagnosis to read fault codes via button presses.

Forced Operation Mode Entry

Procedure to enter forced mode for component testing using button presses.

Sales Mode Configuration

DC Fan Motor Diagnostics

Fan Motor Operation and Failure Modes

Testing Fan Circuit Voltage

Ice Maker Functionality and Testing

Ice Maker Test Mode Procedure

Refrigerator Self-Diagnostic Error Codes

Sensor-Related Diagnostic Errors

Covers errors for Freezer, Fridge, Ambient, Pantry, Ice Maker, and Room sensors.

Fan and Defrost System Error Codes

Addresses errors for Freezer, Fridge, and Crisper fans, and Freezer/Fridge defrost systems.

Ice Maker and Humidity Sensor Faults

Covers specific errors for the Ice Maker and Humidity sensors.

Advanced System Error Diagnostics

Heater and Ice Maker System Faults

Compressor and Motor Control Errors

Troubleshooting for compressor starting, IPM faults, current, RPM, and voltage issues.

Inverter Board Troubleshooting Indicators

Inverter LED Blinking Fault Codes

Explains LED blinking patterns for normal operation and fault conditions.

Inverter Protection and Error Conditions

Lists protecting functions like SPM Fault, Abnormal Current, and Over Voltage.

Display Cover Service Procedures

Ice Maker Removal and Test Mode

Entering Ice Maker Test Mode

Ice Maker Disconnection and Housing Access

Ice Maker Physical Extraction from Unit

Ice Maker Removal Safety Precautions