Samsung RF32FM SERIES User Manual

REFRIGERATOR
CONTENTS
1. Precautions (Safety Warnings) .........5
2.
Product Features and Specifications ...9
3. Disassembly and Reassembly ....... 17
4. Troubleshooting .......................... 41
5. PCB Diagram .............................. 79
6. Wiring Diagram ........................... 85
7. Block Diagram............................. 86
8. References ................................. 89
FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR
MODEL NAME:
MODEL CODE:
RF32FM**
RF32FMQDBSR/AA
RF32FM**

Samsung RF32FM SERIES Specifications

General

Total Capacity	32 cu. ft.
Ice Maker	Yes
Water Dispenser	Yes
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Counter Depth	No
Type	French Door
Cooling System	Twin Cooling Plus
Color	Stainless Steel

Summary

1. Precautions (Safety Warnings)

General Safety Guidelines

Detailed safety guidelines for handling and repairing the refrigerator.

CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS DISPLAYED

Explains standard warning and caution symbols used in the manual.

Illustrated Safety Practices: General

Illustrated Safety Practices: Door & Contents

Illustrated Safety Practices: Installation & Moving

3. Disassembly and Reassembly

3-1. Precautions

3-2. Refrigerator Door

3-3. Disassembling the Freezer

3-8. Disassembling the Main PCB and Inverter PCB

3-23. Disassembling the Freezer / Cool Select Room Evaporator

3-24. Ice-Maker

3-24. Ice-Maker (continued)

4. Troubleshooting

4-1. Functions for failure diagnosis

4-1-1. Test mode (manual operating / manual defrosting function)

How to activate and use the manual operation and defrosting test mode.

4-1-1. Test mode (manual operating / manual defrosting function) (continued)

Forced defrosting (Fd) and releasing test mode procedures.

4-1-2. Display function of Communication error

Explains error codes indicating communication issues between panels.

4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function

How to initiate and interpret the refrigerator's self-diagnostic modes.

4-1-3. Self-diagnostic function (continued)

Lists error codes related to compressor performance and control.

4-1-4. Display function of Load condition

4-1-4. Display function of Load condition (continued)

4-2. Troubleshooting by symptom

Systematic troubleshooting guide based on observed symptoms.

4-2-1. When there is no power at Inverter PCB (F Room Inverter, LC3-3A)

Flowchart to diagnose why there is no power at the F Room Inverter PCB.

4-2-2. When the F Room Compressor(ENV2) is not operating (F Room Inverter, LC3-3A)

Flowchart to diagnose why the F Room Compressor is not operating.

4-2-3. When the R Room Compressor (MSV) does not operate (R Room Inverter, LC4)

Flowchart to diagnose why the R Room Compressor is not operating.

4-2-4. The LED blinking frequency depending on the protection functions (F/R Room Inverter PCB)

Explains LED blinking patterns and their relation to protection functions and troubleshooting.

4-2-5. When a "1E", "2E", "4E", "5E", "6E", "7E", "13E", "16E", "24E" or "25E" error occurs (defrosting failure)

Flowchart for diagnosing defrosting failure error codes and sensor checks.

4-2-6. When occur the cooling defect by a lot of frosting on the Fridge compartment

Troubleshooting steps for cooling issues caused by excessive frost buildup in the fridge.

4-2-7. When an error occurs in self diagnostic mode (in case of a sensor error)

Diagnosing sensor errors encountered during self-diagnostic mode.

4-2-8. When the Fan does now operate (F, R, M, C – FAN)

Guide to diagnose and resolve issues with the F, R, M, and C fans.

4-2-9. When the Fan does now operate (ICE ROOM – FAN)

Steps to diagnose and fix problems with the ICE ROOM fan.

4-2-10. When the ICE MAKER does not operate

Systematic troubleshooting guide for when the ice maker fails to operate.

4-2-11. When water does not supply at Ice Maker

Steps to diagnose why water is not being supplied to the ice maker.

4-2-12. When Cubed or Crushed ice does not dispense properly

Diagnosing problems with dispensing cubed or crushed ice.

4-2-13. When COVER ICE ROUTE MOTOR (GEARED MOTOR) does not work properly

Troubleshooting steps for the geared motor controlling the ice route cover.

4-2-14. When the alarm is heard continuously (buzzer sound)

Guide to troubleshoot continuous buzzer sounds or door open alarms.

4-2-14. When the alarm is heard continuously (buzzer sound) (continued)

Steps to diagnose issues when the buzzer does not sound or for panel PCB checks.

4-2-15. When the Panel PBA does not work properly

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with the main control panel (PBA).

4-2-16. When the internal lamp of the freezer or fridge is not turned on

Diagnosing why the internal lamps in the freezer or fridge are not illuminating.

8. References

8-4. Troubleshooting. Check the following before calling the service centre

Guide to diagnose common sounds, smells, and minor issues before contacting service.

8-4. Troubleshooting. Check the following before calling the service centre (continued)

Troubleshooting tips for condensation, frozen food, and control panel problems.