REFRIGERATOR

SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE PRODUCT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

MODELS: GR-F218 COLORS: WESTERN BLACK(SB)

GR-F258 TITANIUM(TT)
SUPER WHITE(SW)
STAINLESS(ST)
CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................... 3
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
DISASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
DOOR................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-6
DOOR ALIGNMENT..............................................................................................................................................................6
FAN AND FAN MOTOR........................................................................................................................................................ 7
DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................................... 7
LAMP.................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
REFRIGERATOR CONTROL BOX ...................................................................................................................................... 7
MULTI DUCT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
COMPRESSOR.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
PTC-STARTER..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR)........................................................................................................................................ 9
TO REMOVE THE COVER PTC ...........................................................................................................................................9
HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER......................................................................................10
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................... 14-19
COMPRESSOR AND ELECTRIC COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................... 14
PTC AND OLP.................................................................................................................................................................... 15
OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................. 16
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART.......................................................................................................................................... 17
REFRIGERATION CYCLE ............................................................................................................................................ 18-19
OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD OF ICEMAKER ............................................................................. 20-23
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION AND CIRCUIT OF MICOM .......................................................................................... 24-37
EXPLODED VIEW AND REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ................................................................................................... 38-

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the following instructions before servicing your refrigerator.
1. Unplug the power before handling any elctrical componets.
2. Check the rated current, voltage, and capacity.
3. Take caution not to get water near any electrical components.
4. Use exact replacement parts.
5. Remove any objects from the top prior to tilting the product.

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
GR-F218/GR-F258

ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

DOOR DESIGN Side Rounded VEGETABLE TRAY Opaque Drawer Type

298 (21 cu. ft.) COMPRESSOR PTC Starting Type

NET WEIGHT (pounds)
320 (25 cu. ft.) EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type

COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling CONDENSER Wire Condenser

TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control REFRIGERANT R-134a (115 g)

Full Automatic LUBRICATING OIL ISO10 (280 ml)

DEFROSTING SYSTEM
Heater Defrost DEFROSTING DEVICE SHEATH HEATER

DOOR FINISH PCM, VCM, Stainless REFRIGERATOR 60 W (2 EA)

LAMP
HANDLE TYPE Bar FREEZER 60 W (1 EA)

INNER CASE ABS Resin

INSULATION Polyurethane Foam

DIMENSIONS

Description GR-F218 GR-F258

Depth w/ Handles A 30 in. 34 1/4 in.
Depth w/o Handles B 27 1/2 in. 31 3/4 in.
Depth w/o Door C 23 5/8 in. 27 7/8 in.
Depth (Total with Door Open) D 42 1/4 in. 46 1 /2 in.
Height to Top of Case E 68 3/8 in. 68 3/8 in.
Height to Top of Door Hinge F 69 3/4 in. 69 3/4 in.
Width G 35 3/4 in. 35 3/4 in.
Width (door open 90 deg. w/o handle) H 39 1/4 in. 39/1/4 in.
Width (door open 90 deg. w/ handle) I 44 1/4 in. 44 1/4 in.

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2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Digital Sensor
Control

Dairy Bin

Refrigerator Light
Egg Box

Shelves

Modular Door Bin Modular Door Bin

Bottle Holder
Optibin Crisper
Keeps fruits and
vegetable fresh
and crisp Modular Door Bin

Glide'N'Serve

Customcube
Icemaker Pullout Drawer
Ice Bin

Durabase
Tilt-Out Door
Basket
Divider (Tilting-LFD258**** Only)

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3. DISASSEMBLY
3-1 DOOR
● Refrigerator door
1. Remove the top hinge cover and disconnect the wire
harness. Gasket
2. Remove the ground screw. Door Bracket Clip
Frame
3. Rotate the lever hinge and lift off hinge.
4. Lift off the refrigerator door.
Flat Tip
5. Replace in the reverse order. Screwdriver

Gasket
Bracket
Figure 3

HINGE COVER
3. Remove gasket
Pull gasket free from gasket channel on the three
remaining sides of door.

HINGE

Figure 1

● Door gasket removal

1. Remove door frame cover
Starting at top of cover and working down, snap cover Figure 4
out and away from door.

● Door gasket replacement

1. Insert gasket bracket clips
1) Insert gasket bracket edge beneath door frame edge.
Frame Cover
2) Turn upper gasket bracket spring so that both spring
Handle ends are in the door channel.
3) Push in clip until you hear it snap securely into place.

Gasket
Figure 2 Bracket Clip
Spring

2. Remove gasket bracket clips

There are two clips on each door. Start bracket removal Door
near one of the middle clips. Frame
1) Pull gasket back to expose gasket bracket clip and Correct Incorrect
door frame. Figure 5
2) Insert a flat tip screwdriver into seam between gasket
bracket and door frame and pry back until clips snaps
out. 4) Push in remaining two clips until you hear each snap
securely into place.
3) Continue prying back along seam until all clips snap
out. Note: Make sure that no part of gasket bracket edge
protrudes from beneath door frame edge.

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2. Insert gasket into channel 3-2 DOOR ALIGNMENT
1) Snap gasket assembly into the door bracket. If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the
Inserting the gasket assembly into the bracket door instructions below to align the doors:
1. With one hand, lift the door you want to raise at middle
hinge.
2. With other hand, use pliers to insert snap ring as shown.
3. Insert additional snap rings until the doors are aligned.
(Three snap rings are provided with the product.)

Correct

Incorrect
Figure 6

2) Press gasket into channels on the three remaining Figure 9

sides of door.

Figure 7

3. Replace door frame cover

Starting at top of cover and working down, snap the
cover back into door.

Figure 8

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3-3 FAN AND FAN MOTOR 4. Make sure the bulbs are cool to the touch.
1. Remove the freezer shelf. (If your refrigerator has an Turn bulbs counterclockwise to remove.
icemaker, remove the icemaker first) 5. Assemble in reverse order by snapping the Lamp Cover
2. Remove the plastic guide for slides on left side by in, engaging the rear tabs followed by the front tabs.
unscrewing phillips head screws. (Max. 60 W-2EA)
3. Remove the grille by removing one screw and pulling
the grille forward.
4. Remove the fan motor assembly by loosening 2 screws
and disassembling the shroud.
5. Pull out the fan and separate the fan motor and bracket.

FAN MOTOR
Figure 13

BRACKET 3-5-2 Freezer Compartment Lamp

MOTOR
1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet.
2. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose
in the front as shown. Rotate downward to remove the
FAN rear tabs.
3. Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise to remove.
4. Replace with a new 60-watt appliance bulb.
5. Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceiling.
Push cover up to snap front into place.

GRILLE
Figure 10

3-4 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Defrost control assembly consists of defrost sensor and
FUSE–M. Figure 14
The defrost sensor works to defrost automatically. It is
attached to the metal side of the evaporator and senses its 3-6 REFRIGERATOR CONTROL BOX
temperature. At 72°C, it turns the defrost heater off. 1. First, remove all shelves in the refrigerator, than remove
FUSE–M is a safety device for preventing over-heating of the refrigerator control box by loosening 2 screws.
the heater when defrosting.
1. Pull out the grille assembly. (Figure 11)
2. Separate the connector with the defrost control
assembly and replace the defrost control assembly after
cutting the tie wrap. (Figure 12) CONTROL BOX

GRILLE ASSEMBLY DEFROST-CONTROL

ASSEMBLY

COVER LAMP
Figure 15

2. Remove the refrigerator control box by pulling it

downward.
Figure 11 Figure 12 3. Disconnect the lead wire on the right position and
separate the lamp sockets.

3-5 LAMP 3-7 MULTI DUCT

3-5-1 Refrigerator Compartment Lamp 1. Remove the upper and lower
1. Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit caps by using a flat
breaker. screwdriver, and remove 2
2. If necessary, remove top shelf or shelves. screws. (Figure 16)
3. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the cover loose in the 2. Disconnect the lead wire on
front as shown. Rotate downward to remove rear tabs. the bottom position. Figure 16

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4. ADJUSTMENT
4-1 COMPRESSOR 4-2-3 PTC-Applied circuit diagram
4-1-1 Role ● Startingmethod for the motor
The compressor intakes low temperature and low pressure
gas from the evaporator of the refrigerator and compresses OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
this gas to high-temperature and high-pressure gas. It then
delivers the gas to the condenser. N
C
4-1-2 Composition
PTC COMPRESSOR
The compressor includes overload protection. The PTC 2 MOTOR
starter and OLP (overload protector) are attached to the 5 M
S
outside of the compressor. Since the compressor is S M
manufactured to tolerances of 1 micron and is hermetically L1
sealed in a dust and moisture-free environment, use 3 6
extreme caution when repairing it. PTC STARTER SEALED
TERMINAL
4-1-3 Note for usage Resistance Starter Capacitor Running
(1) Be careful not to allow over-voltage and over-current. Figure 17
(2) If compressor is dropped or handled carelessly, poor
operation and noise may result.
4-2-4 Motor restarting and PTC cooling
(3) Use proper electric components appropriate to the
particular compressor in your product. (1) It requires approximately 5 minutes for the pressure to
equalize before the compressor can restart.
(4) Keep compressor dry.
(2) The PTC device generates heat during operation.
If the compressor gets wet (in the rain or a damp
Therefore, it must be allowed to cool before the
environment) and rust forms in the pin of the Hermetic
compressor can restart.
Terminal, poor operation and contact may result.
If the hermetic connector rusts out or fails, refrigerant 4-2-5 Relation of PTC-Starter and OLP
and oil will be expelled into the contact area, probably (1) If the compressor attempts to restart before the PTC
resulting in smoke and fire. device is cooled, the PTC device will allow current to
(5) When replacing the compressor, be careful that dust, flow only to the main winding.
humidity, and soldering flux don’t contaminate the inside (2) The OLP will open because of the overcurrent
of the compressor. Contamination in the cylinder may condition. This same process will continue (3 to 5
cause noise, improper operation or even cause it to times) when the compressor attempts to restart until
lock up. the PTC device has cooled. The correct OLP must be
properly attached to prevent damage to the
compressor.
Parts may appear physically identical but could
4-2 PTC-STARTER
have different electrical ratings. Replace parts by
4-2-1 Composition of PTC-Starter part number and model number. Using an incorrect
(1) PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) is a no-contact part could result in damage to the product, fire,
semiconductor starting device which uses ceramic injury, or possibly death.
material consisting of BaTiO3. 4-2-6 Note for using the PTC-Starter
(2) The higher the temperature is, the higher the resistance (1) Be careful not to allow over-voltage and over-current.
value. These features are used as a starting device for
(2) Do not drop or handle carelessly.
the motor.
(3) Keep away from any liquid.
4-2-2 Role of PTC-Starter If liquid such as oil or water enters the PTC,
(1) The PTC is attached to the sealed compressor and is PTC materials may fail due to breakdown of their
used for starting the motor. insulating capabilities.
(2) The compressor is a single-phase induction motor. (4) If the exterior of the PTC is damaged, the resistance
Durign the starting operation, the PTC allows current value may be altered. This can cause damage to the
flow to both the start winding and main winding. compressor and result in a no-start or hard-to-start
condition.
(5) Always use the PTC designed for the compressor and
make sure it is properly attached to the compressor.
Parts may appear physically identical but could have
different electrical ratings. Replace parts by part
number and model number. Using an incorrect part
could result in damage to the product, fire, injury, or
possibly death.

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4-3 OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR) 4-4 TO REMOVE THE COVER PTC
4-3-1 Definition of OLP
(1) OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR) is attached to the
compressor and protects the motor by opening the
circuit to the motor if the temperature rises and
activating the bimetal spring in the OLP.
(2) When high current flows to the compressor motor, the
bimetal works by heating the heater inside the OLP, and
the OLP protects the motor by cutting off the current
flowing to the compressor motor.
4-3-2 Role of the OLP
(1) The OLP is attached to the sealed compressor used for
the refrigerator. It prevents the motor coil from being
started in the compressor.
(2) For normal operation of the OLP, do not turn the
adjustment screw of the OLP in any way. (1) Remove the back cover of the mechanical area..
(2) Disconnect the two connectors on the top of the
(OVERLOAD PROTECTOR cross section)
compressor..
Part
No. Name
(3) Loosen two screws on compressor base.
Customer part
number Base, phenolic
12345678
Lot code/ (UL 94 V-0 rated)
330 FBYY -S1 BOX98 date code
Movable arm support, plated steel
Electrical Physical Stationary contact support,
characteristics termination
part number part number plated steel
Heater support, plated steel
Heater, resistance alloy
Disc, thermostatic alloy
Movable arm, spring temper
copper alloy
Contact, movable, silver on copper
1
Contact, stationary, silver on copper
Slug, plated steel
Cover, polyester
(UL 94 V -0 rated)
Pin connector, plated copper alloy
(To engage 2.33/2.66 mm dia. pin)

2 3
Figure 18

(4) Use a flat screwdriver to pry off the cover.

(5) Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

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4-5 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER
4-5-1 FOLLOW STEPS TO REMOVE

Step 1) Open the freezer door. Step 2) Remove the lower basket.

Step 3) Remove the two screws from the guide rails (one Step 4) Lift the freezer door up to unhook it from the rail
from each side). support and remove.
Pull both rails to full extension.

Step 5) First: Remove the gear from the left side first by releasing the tab behind the gear, place a screwdriver between the
gear and the tab and pull up on the gear.

Second: Remove the center rail.

Third: Remove the gear from the right side by following the same steps for the left side.

NOTE: THIS TAB MUST BE PUSHED IN TO RELEASE THE GEAR.

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4-5-2 FOLLOW STEPS TO REINSTALL

Step 1) Reinstall the right side gear into the clip.

Step 2) Insert the rail into the right side gear. Gears do not Step 3) Insert the rail into the left side gear, and insert the
need to be perpendicular to each other. gear into the clip.

Step 4) The rail system will align itself by pushing the rails Step 5) Reinstall the freezer door by inserting the rail tabs
all the way into the freezer section. into the guide rail.
Pull the rails back out to full extension.

Step 6) Reinstall the two screws into the guide rails Step 7) Reinstall the lower basket, and close the freezer
(one from each side). door.

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4-5-3 PULL OUT DRAWER

To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks in direction to pull up and remove.
Then gently lift the gear part of rear left and right side of the drawer and pull it out in direction.

3 2

To install, reposition the gear part of rear left and right side of the drawer after pulling out both rails as much as possible,
and gently push down both left and right side while checking the hook on the front part.

Hook

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5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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 6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6-1 COMPRESSOR AND ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

YES
Remove PTC-Starter (Rated voltage
1 Power source.
from compressor and ±10%)? 2
measure voltage
between terminal C of
compressor and
terminal 5 or 6 of PTC.

YES
No voltage. OLP disconnected? Replace OLP. 5

NO Check connection
condition.

Reconnect.

Applied voltage isn't Advise customer that

in acceptable range. power supply needs to be 5
(115V ±10%) checked by an electrician.

The range of resistance is between 1~50½ (ok)

Check Check resistance 3
2 between M-C, S-C and
resistance of
motor M-S in motor Open or short Replace
compressor. compressor. compressor. 3 4 5

Check Check resistance of

3 resistance of two terminals in Refer to page 12.
PTC-Starter. PTC-Starter.

4 Check OLP. Check resistance of two

terminals in OLP. Refer to page 12.

YES YES
Check Check the power supply Supply Did Compressor
5 under load.
starting state. voltage rating compressor is OK
(Compressor attempting with ±10%. start?
to re-start after being off Replace the
for 5 minutes). compressor
NO

NO
1

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6-2 PTC AND OLP

Normal operation of Separate PTC-Starter Observation value is

compressor is from compressor and 115V/60Hz : 6.8Ω±30%
impossible or poor. measure resistance
between No. 5 and 6
of PTC-Starter with a
tester.
(Figure 19)
The resistance value Replace PTC-
is 0Ω (short) or Starter.
∞ (open).

Shows continuity
Separate OLP from Check another
compressor and check electric component.
resistance value
between two terminals
of OLP with a tester. Open
Replace OLP.
(Figure 20)

6 5

Figure 19 Figure 20

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6-3 OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
▼ Not cooling at all

Compressor Check for open short or

incorrect resistance readings Cause
doesn't run.
in the following components

a. Starting devices Short, open, or broken.

Poor contact
b. OLP
or shorted.
c. Compressor coil Coil open or shorted.

d. Wiring harness Poor contact Replace

or shorted. indicated component.

▼ Poor cooling performance

Compressor runs Check starting Low voltage. Advise customer that

poorly. voltage. the power supply
needs to be checked
by an electrician.

Check voltage at Poor or broken or Replace

starting devices. open contact. indicated component.

Check current flowing Shorted.

in sub-coil of
compressor.

Check rating of OLP. Lack of capacity.

Fan motor Wire is open or

Check wiring circuit.
doesn't run. shorted.
Replace
indicated component.
Check fan motor. Coil is shorted
or open.

Heavy frost buildup on Check current flow in Replace

evaproator. the following Open. indicated component.
components:
sensor
melting fuse

Check current flow in Replace

the defrost heater. Open.
defrost heater.

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6-4 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART

COMPLAINT POINTS TO BE CHECKED REMEDY

No Cooling. • Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet? • Plug into the outlet.
• Check if the power switch is set to OFF. • Set the switch to ON.
• Check if the fuse of the power switch is shorted. • Replace the fuse.
• Measure the voltage of the power outlet. • If the voltage is low, correct the wiring.

Cools poorly. • Check if the unit is placed too close to the wall. • Place the unit about 4 inches (10 cm) from the wall.
• Check if the unit is placed too close to the stove, • Place the unit away from these heat sources.
gas cooker, or in direct sunlight.
• Is the ambient temperature too high or • Lower the ambient temperature.
the room door closed?
• Check if food put in the refrigerator is hot. • Put in foods after they have cooled down.
• Did you open the door of the unit too often • Don't open the door too often and close
or check if the door is sealed properly? it firmly.
• Check if the Control is set to warm position. • Set the control to recommended position.

Food in the • Is food placed in the cooling air outlet? • Place foods in the high-temperature section.
Refrigerator (front part)
is frozen. • Check if the control is set to colder position. • Set the control to recommended position.
• Is the ambient temperature below 5°C? • Set the control to warm position.

Condensation or ice • Is liquid food sealed? • Seal liquid foods with wrap.
forms inside • Check if food put in the refrigerator is hot. • Put in foods after they have cooled down.
the unit. • Did you open the door of the unit too • Don't open the door too often and close
often or check if the door is sealed properly? it firmly.

Condensation forms • Check if the ambient temperature and humidity • Wipe moisture with a dry cloth. It will disappear
in the Exterior Case. of the surrounding air are high. in low temperature and humidity.
• Is there a gap in the door gasket? • Fill up the gap.

There is abnormal • Is the unit positioned in a firm and even place? • Adjust the leveling screw, and position the
noise. refrigerator in a firm place.
• Are any unnecessary objects placed • Remove the objects.
behind of the unit?
• Check if the drip tray is not firmly attached. • Fix the drip tray firmly in the original position.
• Check if the cover of the compressor enclosure • Place the cover in its original position.
in the lower front side is taken out.

Door does not • Check if the door gasket is dirty with • Clean the door gasket.
close well. an item like juice.
• Is the refrigerator level? • Position in a firm place and level the
leveling screw.
• Is there too much food in the refrigerator? • Make sure food stored in shelves does not prevent
the door from closing.

Ice and foods • Check if the inside of the unit is dirty. • Clean the inside of the unit.
smell unpleasant. • Are foods with a strong odor unwrapped? • Wrap foods that have a strong odor.
• The unit smells of plastic. • New products smell of plastic, but this
will go away after 1-2 weeks.

● Other possible problems:

Check if frost forms in Not Check components of

the freezer. defrosting the defrosting circuit.

Check the The system Perform sealed

refrigeration system. is faulty. system repair.

Check the The operation of Replace the

thermistor. the thermistor is thermistor.
incorrect.

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 6-5 REFRIGERATION CYCLE
▼ Troubleshooting Chart

TEMPERATURE
STATE OF STATE OF THE
CAUSE OF THE REMARKS
THE UNIT EVAPORATOR
COMPRESSOR
PARTIAL Freezer Low flowing sound of A little higher • Refrigerant level is low due
LEAKAGE compartment and refrigerant is heard and than ambient • to a leak.
refrigerator don't frost forms in inlet only. temperature. • Normal cooling is possible by
LEAKAGE

cool normally. • restoring the normal amount of

• refrigerant and repairing the leak.

COMPLETE Freezer Flowing sound of refrigerant Equal to ambient • No discharging of refrigerant.

LEAKAGE compartment and is not heard and frost isn't temperature. • Normal cooling is possible by
refrigerator don't formed. • restoring the normal amount of
cool normally. • refrigerant and repairing the leak.

PARTIAL Freezer Flowing sound of refrigerant A little higher • Normal discharging of the
CLOGGED BY DUST

CLOG compartment and is heard and frost forms than ambient • refrigerant.
refrigerator don't in inlet only. temperature. • The capillary tube is faulty.
cool normally.

WHOLE Freezer Flowing sound of refrigerant Equal to ambient • Normal discharging of the
CLOG compartment and is not heard and frost isn't temperature. • refrigerant.
refrigerator don't cool. formed.

MOISTURE Cooling operation Flowing sound of refrigerant Lower than • Cooling operation restarts
CLOG stops periodically. is not heard and frost melts. ambient • when heating the inlet of the
temperature. • capillary tube.

COMP- Freezer and Low flowing sound of A little higher • Low pressure at high side
COMPRESSION

RESSION refrigerator refrigerant is heard and than ambient • of compressor due to low
DEFECTIVE

don't cool. frost forms in inlet only. temperature. • refrigerant level.

NO COMP- No compressing Flowing sound of refrigerant Equal to ambient • No pressure in the high
RESSION operation. is not heard and there is temperature. • pressure part of the
no frost. • compressor.

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6-5-1 SEALED SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

Not Cooling Complaint

All components operating, No airflow problems, Not frosted up as a defrost problem
problem has been isolated to sealed system area

Frost
Partial None
Pattern?

Equalization Equalization
Test Test
Very Fast Very Slow Very Slow

Fast Very Fast

Inefficient Partial Complete

Compressor Restriction Restriction

Condenser Cap Tube

Temperature Sound
Hotter than Normal Faint

Room Temperature None to Weak

Air/Low Side Loss of Change

Leak

Compressor Not
Pumping
Trace of Oil
Yes

No
Leak

Undercharge

(The equalization test is trying to restart a compressor using a start kit after it has been operating.)

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7. OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD OF ICEMAKER
7-1 OPERATION PRINCIPLE
7-1-1 Operation Principle of Icemaker

Power On

Start Position ¥ Adjusts EJECTOR to Start Position with power on.

Icemaking
Mode ¥ Waits until water becomes cold after starting the
icemaking operation.

Harvest
Mode ¥ Runs MOTOR to drop ice from the tray into the ICE BIN.

Fill ¥ Performs Icemaking Mode after supplying water by operating

the SOLENOID in ICE VALVE.

Park Position ¥ With the detect lever, checks if the ICE BIN is full.

Test Mode ¥ To operate LINE and SERVICE, press and hold the Fill Key
for 3 seconds. The icemaker will run through 3 stages:
Harvest Fill Icemaking.

1. Turning the Icemaker stop switch off (O) stops the icemaking function.
2. Setting the Icemaker switch to OFF and then turning it back on will reset the icemaker control.

Icemaker

Automatic
Shut off Arm
Cube Size Power Switch
Indicator Light Cube Size
Select Button

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7-2 ICE MAKER FUNCTIONS
7-2-1 Start Position
1. After POWER OFF or power outage, check the EJECTOR's position with MICOM initialization to restart.
2. How to check if it is in place:
- Check HIGH/LOW signals from HALL SENSOR in MICOM PIN.
3. Control method to check if it is in place:
(1) EJECTOR is in place,
- It is an initialized control, so the mode can be changed to ice making control.
(2) EJECTOR isn't in place:
A. If EJECTOR is back in place within 2 minutes with the motor on, it is being initialized. If not, go to step B.
B. If EJECTOR is back in place within 18 minutes after the heater turns from ON to OFF, it is being initialized. If not, it is
not functioning. Repeat step B with heater and motor off.

7-2-2 Ice Making Mode

1. Icemaking refers to the freezing of supplied water in the ice trays. Complete freezing is assured by measuring the
temperature of the Tray with icemaking SENSOR.
2. Icemaking starts after completion of the water fill operation.
3. The icemaking function is completed when the sensor reaches -7°C, 60 to 240 minutes after starting.
4. If the temperature sensor is defective, the icemaking function will be completed in 4 hours.

NOTE : After icemaker power is ON, the icemaker heater will be on for test for 9 sec.

7-2-3 Harvest Mode

1. Harvest (Ice removing) refers to the operation of dropping ices into the ice bin from the tray when icemaking has
completed.
2. Harvest mode:
(1) The Heater is ON for 30 seconds, then the motor starts.
(2) Harvest mode is completed if it reaches start position again while Heater & Motor are on at the same time.
A. ice bin is full : The EJECTOR stops (heater off).
B. ice bin is not full : The EJECTOR rotates twice to open for ice.

NOTE : If the EJECTOR does not rotate once within 5 minutes in status (2), separate heater control mode starts
operating to prevent the EJECTOR from being constrained. (It is recommended that the user open for ice to
return to normal mode.)

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7-2-4 Fill/Park Position
1. Once a normal harvest mode has been completed, the water solenoid will be activated.
2. The amount of water is adjusted by pressing the fill key repeatedly. This changes the time allowed for fill as illustrated in
the table below.

Water supply amount table

STAGE TIME TO SUPPLY INDICATIONS REMARKS

1 6 sec.

The water amount will vary depending

on the water control switch setting, as
2 7 sec.
well as the water pressure of the
connected water line.

3 8 sec.

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7-2-5 Function TEST
1. This is a compulsory operation for test, service, cleaning, etc. It is operated by pressing and holding the fill key for 3 seconds.
2. The test works only in the icemaking mode. It cannot be entered from the harvest or fill mode. (If there is an ERROR, it
can only be checked in the test mode.)
3. Caution! If the test is performed before water in the icemaker is frozen, the ejector will pass through the water. When the
fill mode begins (stage 4), unless the water supply has been shut off, added water will overflow into the ice bin. If the
control doesn’t operate normally in the test mode, check and repair as needed.
4. After water is supplied, the normal cycle is followed: icemaking → harvest → fill → park position.
5. Five seconds after stage 5 is completed, the icemaker returns to MICOM control. The time needed to supply water resets
to the pre-test setting.

7-3 DEFECT DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

7-3-1 ERROR CODE on water supply control panel at Ice Maker

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8. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM
8-1 FUNCTION
8-1-1 Function
1. When the appliance is plugged in, it is set to “37” for Refrigerator and “0” for freezer.
You can adjust the Refrigerator and the Freezer control temperature by pressing the ADJUST button.
2. When the power is initially applied or restored after a power failure, it is automatically set to “37” & “0”.

8-1-2 How to Change the Temperature Mode to °F / °C

1. The setting temperature mode can be changed to °F / °C by pressing and holding Freezer Temp. key of Freezer and
Refrigerator Temp. key of Refrigerator over 5 seconds. at the same time.
2. The initial setting is °F. Whenever the mode is changed, the LED lights are changed.

8-1-3 Lock function (dispenser and display button lock)

1. In power application of refrigerator, the “LOCK” icon is turned off at the
upper side of lock graphic of display with the lock release status.
2. If desiring to lock the display the dispenser and control panel push on
the LOCK button more than 3 seconds. LOCK text is turned on at the
upper side of lock graphic of display with lock status.
3. The buzzer sound and control panel and dispenser function is not
performed even if pressing display button other than lock key in the
lock status. Ex) In selecting Ex) In selecting
"LOCK" "LOCK" again
4. If desiring to release the lock status and pressing the lock button more
than 3 seconds. “LOCK” icon is turned off at the upper side of lock graphic of display with the lock release status.

8-1-4 Filter condition display function

1. There is a replacement indicator icon for the water
filter cartridge on the dispenser. Classification In initial Power On
/ Filter RESET
Replace indicator
light on
2. Water filter needs replacement once six months or
about 28,000 seconds of using water filter.
3. Water filter icon turns on to tell you need to replace Filter Status
the filter soon. Display
4. After replace the filter, press and hold the lock button
more than 3 seconds.
Then water filter light turns off with reset status.

8-1-5 Express Freezing selection

Please select this function for prompt freezer.
• Function is repeated following below whenever pressing Express Freezing
button.
• Ultra Ice function automatically turns off if a fixed time passes.

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8-1-6 CONTROL OF FREEZER FAN MOTOR
1. Freezer fan motor has high and standard speeds.
2. High speed is used at power-up, for Ultra Ice, and when refrigerator is overloaded.
Standard speeds is used for general purposes.
3. To improve cooling speed, the RPM of the freezer fan motor change from normal speed to high.
4. High speed (2700RPM) : Initial power on or load corresponding operation, Ultra Ice.
Normal speed (2400RPM) : General working conditions.
5. Fan motor stops when refrigerator or freezer door opens.

8-1-7 Ultra Ice

1. The purpose of this function is to intensify the cooling speed of freezer and to increase the amount of ice.
2. When Ultra Ice is selected, LED will remain ON for Ultra Ice Cycle.
3. If power is lost to the refrigerator, Ultra Ice function will be canceled.
4. To activate this function, to press the Ultra Ice key and the LED will turn ON. This function will remain activated for 24 hrs.
The first three hours the compressor and Freezer Fan will be ON. The next 21 hours the freezer will be controlled at the
lowest temperature. After 24 hours or if the Ultra Ice key is pressed again, the freezer will return to its previous
temperature.
5. For the first three hours notice the following cases:
(1) Compressor and freezer fan (HIGH RPM) continuously operate for three hours.
(2) If defrost starts during Ultra Ice, Ultra Ice operates for the rest of time after defrost is completed, when Ultra Ice
operation time is less than 90 minutes.
If Ultra Ice operates for more than 90 minutes, the Ultra Ice will operate for two hours after defrost is completed.
(3) If Ultra Ice is pressed during defrost, Ultra Ice LED is on but this function will start seven minutes after defrost is
completed and it shall operate for three hours.
(4) If Ultra Ice is selected within seven minutes after compressor has stopped, the compressor (compressor delays seven
minutes) shall start after the balance of the delay time.
(5) The fan motor in the freezer compartment runs at high speed during Ultra Ice .
6. For the rest of the 21 hours, the freezer will be controlled at the lowest temperature.

8-1-8 REFRIGERATOR LAMP AUTO OFF

1. To avoid heat damage caused by the lamp, it is turned off automatically when the refrigerator door is open for more than 7
minutes.

8-1-9 Alarm for Open Door

1. This feature sounds a buzzer when the freezer or refrigerator door is not closed within 1 minute after it is opened.
2. One minute after the door is opened, the buzzer sounds three times each for 1/2 seconds. These tones repeat every 30
seconds.
3. The alarm is cancelled when the freezer or the refrigerator is closed while the buzzer sounds.

Freezer Door Closed Open Closed Open Closed

or Refrigerator
Door
3 Times 3 Times 3 Times 3 Times

Buzzer

30 sec 30 sec 30 sec

Within 1 min. 1 min.

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8-1-10 Buzzer Sound
When the button on the front Display is pushed, a Ding~ Dong~ sound is produced.

8-1-11 Defrost cycle

1. A defrost cycle will be initiated after 4 hours of accumulated compressor run time after the initial power up or a power
failure.
2. After the initial defrost, the defrost cycle is initiated after 7 hours of accumulated compressor run time.
3. The defrost cycle will be terminated once the defrost sensor reaches 50°F(10°C).

8-1-12 Filter Replacement Indication

1. In 6 months after the UNIT (refrigerator) is power on, or after 28,000 seconds of dispenser use, the water filter icon is ON.
2. When the water filter indicator LED is illuminated, you should change the water filter. After this, you must press the water
filter button for three seconds and you will hear a ding-dong sound.
The icon will be OFF. This operation will indicate that the UNIT is reset to its initial conditions, so this process is restarted.

8-1-13 DISPENSER LIGHT

Please select this function for DISPENSER LIGHT MODE.
1. Normal status (LIGHT icon is OFF) : When dispenser is operated, DISPENSER LIGHT is ON.
2. ON status (LIGHT icon is ON) : DISPENSER LIGHT is on continuously.

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8-1-14 Electrical Parts Are Turned On Sequentially
Electrical parts such as compressor, defrosting heater, freezer fan, etc. are turned on in the following order to prevent noise
and parts damage. Several parts are started at the same time at initial power on and are turned off together when test is
completed.

OPERATING ORDERS

Temperature of defrosting
sensor is 45°C or more Power in 0.5 sec. Compressor in 0.5 sec. Freezer fan
(when unit is newly ON ON ON
purchased or when moved)
Initial power on

Power in 0.5 sec. Defrosting in 10 sec. Defrost heater

Temperature of defrosting ON heater ON OFF
sensor is lower than 45°C
(during power outages or
for service) in 0.5 sec. Compressor in 0.5 sec. Freezer fan
ON ON

Reset to normal operation Total load in 7 min. Compressor in 0.5 sec. Freezer fan
from test mode
OFF ON ON

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8-1-15 Defect Diagnosis Function
1. Automatic diagnosis makes servicing the refrigerator easy.
2. When a defect occurs, the buttons will not operate; but the tones, such as ding, will sound.
3. When the defect CODE removes the sign, it returns to normal operation (RESET).
4. The defect CODE shows on the refrigerator and freezer display.

✽ LED check function: If press and hold the warmer key of refrigerator temp and the warmer key of freezer
temp for a second, all display LED graphics on. When you release the buttons, the LED graphics displays the
previous status.

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8-1-16 TEST Mode
1. The test mode allows checking the PCB and the function of the product as well as finding out the defective part in case of
an error.
2. The test mode is operated by pressing two buttons on the display panel.
3. While in the test mode, the function control button is not recognized, but the recognition tone (beep~) sounds.
4. After exiting the test mode, be sure to reset by unplugging and then plugging in the appliance.
5. If an error, such as a sensor failure, is detected while in the test mode, the test mode is cleared and the error code is
displayed.
6. While an error code is displayed, the test mode will not be activated.

* Freezer Fan Variable RPM Check:

To check the variable rpm, press and hold the WARMER keys of both the REF TEMP and FRX TEMP. The fan speed will
change (low to high or high to low) for 30 seconds before reverting to its original setting.
* Demonstration (Display) MODE:
1. To enter this mode, raise either the Refrigerator or Freezer temperature to its highest setting. Then, press and hold
WARMER Key for 5 seconds.
2. The LED panels will display OFF, to indicate that the compressor, circulating fan, damper, and defrost heater are not
operating.
3. The open door alarm and the lamp auto-off feature will work normally and can be demonstrated.
4. To reset to normal operation, press and hold either WARMER key for about 5 seconds.

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8-2 PCB FUNCTION
8-2-1 Power Circuit
1. Power is supplied to the control board at pin7 and 9 od connector #1.

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8-2-2 Load / Buzzer Drive & Open Door Detection Circuit
1. Load Drive Condition Check

To measure outputs of the control board, check voltages between the pins for the following components:

Circuit Pin Number Pin Number Output Voltage

Compressor Con2 pin11 Con1 pin1 115 VAC

Condenser fan Con2 pin11 Con1 pin1 115 VAC

Defrost heater Con2 pin9 Con1 pin1 115 VAC

F,R-lamp Con2 pin,3.5 Con1 pin1 115 VAC

Water valve Con2 pin7 Con1 pin1 115 VAC

Dew heater Con2 pin3 Con1 pin1 115 VAC

Water valve Con2 pin1 Con1 pin1 115 VAC

NOTE: When the door of the freezer/refrigerator is left open for 7 minutes or longer, the lamp of the
freezer’refrigerator turns.

2. Fan motor driving circuit (freezing compartment fan)

Pin1 & 2 of con4

MOTOR OFF 2V or less

MOTOR ON 13V~15V

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3. Open Door Detection Circuit Check

8-2-3 Temperature Sensor Circuit

Measurement Pin 4 & 5 of con4 Ref.Door
Freezer/ Location Pin 5 & 6 of con5 Fre.Door
Refrigerator Door
Closed 0V
Open 5V

RESISTANCE OF FREEZER RESISTANCE OF REFRIGERATOR &

TEMPERATURE
SENSOR DEFROST SENSOR & ROOM SENSOR

- 20 ˚C (-4 °F) 22.3 KΩ 77 KΩ

- 15 ˚C (5 °F) 16.9 KΩ 60 KΩ
- 10 ˚C (14 °F) 13.0 KΩ 47.3 KΩ
- 5 ˚C (23 °F) 10.1 KΩ 38.4 KΩ
0 ˚C (32 °F) 7.8 KΩ 30 KΩ
+ 5 ˚C (41 °F) 6.2 KΩ 24.1 KΩ
+ 10 ˚C (50 °F) 4.9 KΩ 19.5 KΩ
+ 15 ˚C (59 °F) 3.9 KΩ 15.9 KΩ
+ 20 ˚C (68 °F) 3.1 KΩ 13 KΩ
+ 25 ˚C (77 °F) 2.5 KΩ 11 KΩ
+ 30 ˚C (86 °F) 2.0 KΩ 8.9 KΩ
+ 40 ˚C (104 °F) 1.4 KΩ 6.2 KΩ
+ 50 ˚C (122 °F) 0.8 KΩ 4.3 KΩ

• The resistance of the SENSOR has a ±5% common difference.

• Measure the resistance of the SENSOR after leaving it for over 3 minutes in the measuring temperature.
This delay is necessary due to sensor response speed.

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8-2-4 Refrigeration Compartment Stepping Motor Damper Circuit
A reversible DC motor is used to open and close the damper.
To open the damper, push test button once.
To close the damper, push test button twice.

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8-3 TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM INDICATED BY CHECK CHECKING METHOD CAUSE SOLUTION

POWER 1. The whole 1. FREEZER/ Check if POWER SOURCE is Use boosting TRANS.
SOURCE is DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR. FREEZER/REFRIGERA poor.
poor. LED/SEVEN TOR DOOR IS OPEN
SEGMENT and check display.
DISPLAY is off.
2. If LAMP is dim. Check visually. Applied voltage error. Reconnect
2. DISPLAY LED/ CONNECTOR.
SEVEN
SEGMENT 3. The connection of the Check connection of CONNECTOR Replace TRANS.
DISPLAY MAIN PWB CONNECTOR. connection is poor.
operates CONNECTOR.
abnormally TRANS FUSE is open. Replace
COMPRESSOR.

COOLING is NO COOLING. 1. If the COMPRESSOR USE TEST MODE1 COMPRESSOR locked Replace OLP, PTC.
poor. operate. (forced COOLING). or blocked.
If less than 7 minutes
pass after compressor OLP, PTC is poor. Replace MAIN PWB.
shuts off, don’t press the COMPRESSOR RELAY
KEY and wait. is poor.

THE CONNECTING Check the connection of

WIRE is poor. the black wire of the
MAIN PWB
CONNECTOR (CON2).

2. If refrigerant is leaking. Measure the amount of Refrigerant leakage. Replace the leaking part
frost sticking on and replace any lost
EVAPORATOR and the refrigerant.
surface temperature of
the condenser pipe.

FREEZER 1. If FAN MOTOR USE TEST MODE1 FAN MOTOR is poor. Replace the FAN
TEMPERATURE operates. (forced COOLING). MOTOR.
is incorrect
CONNECTING WIRE is Certify the MOTOR and
poor. the connection of the
black wire of the MAIN
PWB CONNECTOR
(CON2).

2. If DEFROSTING is Check the amount of frost DEFROSTING is poor. See DEFROSTING is

normal. sticking on the poor.
EVAPORATOR .

3. If SENSOR is normal. of the Refrigerator SENSOR RESISTANCE Replace SENSOR.

SENSOR. is poor.

4. Door Line contact. Check the seal when the Door liner damaged. Replace door liner.
door is closed.

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PROBLEM INDICATED BY CHECK CHECKING METHOD CAUSE SOLUTION
COOLING is If 1. If FREEZER Check is FREEZER Make sure the DOOR
poor. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE is TEMPERATURE is too isattached.
TEMPERATURE normal. low.
is too low.
2. If amount of cool air Make sure that the FAN MOTOR is poor. Replace FAN MOTOR.
from FAN MOTOR is amount and speed of cool
sufficient. air are sufficient by Passage of cool air is Remove impurities.
touching the check blocked.
supplied on the
REFRIGERATOR. EVA frozen. See DEFROSTING is
poor.

3. Door Line contact. Check door seal when Door liner damaged. Replace Door liner.
door is closed.

DEFROSTIN NO 1. If HEATER emits heat. USE TEST MODE3 HEATER disconnection. Replace HEATER.
G is poor. DEFROSTING. (forced DEFROSTING).
TEMPERATURE FUSE Replace
disconnection. TEMPERATURE FUSE.

Connection is poor. Check EVAPORATOR

connection and wire of
MAIN PWB
CONNECTOR.

DEFROST-SENSOR is Replace DEFROST-

poor. SENSOR.

HEATER RELAY is poor. Replace RY3 of MAIN

PWB.

2. If DRAIN PIPE is Check DRAIN PIPE. DRAIN PIPE is blocked. Remove ice and
blocked. impurities.

Check HEATER PLATE

resistance.

3. If ice remains after Make sure that Connection is poor. Reassemble the
DEFROSTING. DEFROST SENSOR is DEFROST-SENSOR.
connected.

Make sure that DOOR does not close Reassemble DOOR.

FREEZER properly.
/REFRIGERATOR Replace GASKET.
DOOR is closed.

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8-4 PWB DIAGRAM
8-4-1 PWB Main Assembly

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9. EXPLODED VIEW & REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
CASE PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

S03
S01

207B 607A

626A
402A 624D
103B
B01
271C
271B
S01
103A S03 624C
207A 410A
S02 409D 624A
B01

406D
501F 402A
271B
271A

503D 282F
S02
410G

S10 S11 S08

500A 610A
409B
120B
145B

411A
145A

313A S12
S13
406A
158A
S18 S11
262B

S14

301A
406B
B02
400A

262H 610A
249C 283B
105A B02
S14
318A 316B
S18 317A
249D
316A 328A
408A
304A 106A
B03
300A
314A 409B
303B
405F
303C 404A
283B
405C 405B
323B
S20
B03 329A
420A 158B
106A
312A
329C
405A

327A 309B S19 315B

319A
319C S15 315C S16
135D
310B
315A
332A
103C

315B
315C

135C
S17

B04

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FREEZER PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

250C
250D

145C

250A

250D
250C
136B

131A

145G

237C

136A

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REFRIGERATOR PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

147C
141B
147B 141A

147A

141B
141A 141C

141B
141A

141C

141B
141A
141C
146A *

141D

141C 167B
154A

151C

248A

155J
146B S13

151A
248H

145E

162B

145D

160C
S13

162A

* : on some models

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DOOR PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

230B 230A

241A 241B
231B 233B 233C 233D 233A 231A
241C
212G

234B 234A

241C 237A
237A
241C

244E

244E

241C

241C

▲
▲
262C
262C
312C

243A
243A S26 243B
243B
312B
S25 S25
249A
615A
281C

249G 249E

281F 250B

281D

S34 205C

281F
281E
203A
200A
201A
250A
S34
205A

212D

205B
250B

249F 249H
249B

* : on some models
▲ Only for the service

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WATER AND ICEMAKER PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

S13

602A

600A

617A

616J 625A

616D

623B S31
616C
616H
S31
616F

623B
616H
616E 627A

603A S31

S30

616F
623A S31

S31

627B S31

619A

S32

603B

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DISPENSER PARTS
CAUTION: Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

295A
S27

279A
616A

290A

279B
291A

293A

403A

292A

294A

279C

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P/No. MFL30178301 APR., 2006 Printed in Korea