Samsung RS2555SL Service Manual

SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR

SAMSUNG Home Appliance Service

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SAM0061

Model:

RS2555SL

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A newly developed SAMSUNG side by side refrigerator in 2002 has the following

characteristics.

1) T win Cooling System

·The refrigerator and the freezer have two evaporators. Given this independent system, the freezer and the refrigerator are cooled individually as required and are, therefore, more efficient. Food odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in the freezer due to separate air flow circulation.

2) Multi-Flow System

·Cool air circulates through multiple vents on every shelf level. This provides even distribution of cooling inside cabinets to keep your food fresh longer.

3) Xtra Space

TM

·V ertical room next to the ice maker in the freezer provides space for pizza etc.

4) Door Alarm

·Beep sound reminds you the door is open.

5) Xtra Fresh

TM

·Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables & fruits fresh.

6) Deodorizer

·Reusable twin deodorizers keep the refrigerator air fresh and odor free.

7) CoolSelect Zone

TM

Drawer(RS2555, RS2577)

·User can select Quick Cool, Thaw and Select buttons

for quickly chill, thaw and cool items. Select Soft freeze,Chill, and Cool to control the temperature of the drawer.

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2. INSTALLATION

1) T o protect refrigerator in movement

Use padded hand truck as shown. If entrance width is less than 39〃, remove doors prior to installation and reattach doors according to procedure below.

2) Remove all protective tape and pad in refrigerators.

Connect water lines and power cord. Adjust the clearance between the doors.

3) Set the temperature control to the temperature and wait for an hour.

The refrigerator should get slightly chilled and the motor runs smoothly .

4) Once the refrigerator temperature is sufficiently low

You can store food in the refrigerator. After starting the refrigerator, it takes a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature.

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Removing Doors

Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover assembly by turning the three screws counter-clockwise. Remove the screw from clamp disconnect, the water tube by pressing the coupler, and pulling the water tube away .

With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover using a screwdriver, and then disconnect the wires. Remove hinge screws and ground screw counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge. Take care removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you.

Remove the door from the lower hinge by carefully lifting the door so as not to damage the water tube. Remove the lower hinge from the lower hinge bracket by lifting the lower hinge.

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Attaching Doors

Insert the lower hinge in the bracket lower hinge. Attach the freezer door by inserting the hose in the lower side of the door into the hole in the lower hinge and pulling the hose down.

Insert the upper hinge shaft into the hole. After leveling between the upper hinge hole and the hole of the cabinet. Reattach hinge screws and screw in the clockwise direction. Connect the wires. Put the front part of the upper hinge cover on the front part of the upper hinge and reattach from the front part of the upper hinge cover first.

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3. Nomenclature

2002 Models

R S 25 33 SL / XAA

Product ; R - REFRIGERATOR

Capacity ; CU. FT

Family ; S - SIDE BY SIDE (SBS)

H - HomePAD

TM

(SIDE BY SIDE)

B - BOTTOM MOUNTED FREEZER (BMF)

OPTION ; SBS 33-GOOD 55-BETTER 77-BEST

BMF 55-NO DISPENSER 77-DISPENSER

COLOR ; SBS SW-SNOW WHITE SL-NOBLE STAIN

BMF SW-SNOW WHITE SL-NOBLE GRAY

Company Name

Label Location

4. Specifications

Defrost Control From 24 to 32 hrs Thermo-Bimetal 54℉(off)/23℉(on) Defrost Thermistor(502AT) 50℉(off) Electrical Rating AC115V 60Hz, 4.8 Amps Maximum Current Leakage 0.25 mA Maximum Ground Path Resistance 0.1 Ohm Energy Consumption KWH/mo.

Ambient Temperature 70

℉ 90℉ Refrigerator, ℉ 34∼46 34∼46 Freezer,℉ -14∼8 -14∼8 Run Time,% 󳠞40 󳠞60

Refrigerant Charge (R134a) 7.76 oz Compressor(MK183C-L2U) 532.3 Btu/hr Compressor oil Freol α-15 Capillary tube(Dia, Length)

0.033＂＂,130

＂＂

Dryer

Molecular Sieve XH-9

Clearance must be provided for air circulation AT TOP 1

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AT SIDES 0.1

＂＂

AT REAR 1

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RS2533(Good), RS2555(Better), RS2577(Best)

Main Board(RS2533) DA41-00139A Main Board(RS2555,2577) DA41-00107A Thermistor(Freezer) DA32-10109W Thermistor(Freezer Evaporator) DA32-00006A Thermistor(Refrigerator) DA32-10105U Thermistor(Refrigerator Evaporator)

DA32-00006B Thermistor(Ambient) DA32-10109V Thermistor(CoolSelect ZoneTM)

DA32-10109X Thermistor(Ice-Maker)

DA32-10108B Thermo-Bimetal DA47-10160E Relay DA35-10013Q Overload Relay DA34-10003D Run Capacitor (12㎌) 2501-001045 Fan-Motor(FRE) DA31-00020E Fan-Motor(REF) DA31-00002S(RS2533) Fan-Motor(REF) DA31-00020E(RS2555/2577) Fan-Motor(Condenser) DA31-00020H Thermal Fuse DA47-00095C

Fan

(Air inlet)

Heat exchanger

Compressor

Dryer

C-Fan

Electric box

Sub-condenser

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Freezer Refrigerator

NO LOAD PERFORMANCE

REFRIGERA TION SYSTEM

INST ALLATION

MODELS

REPLACEMENT P ARTS

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Fan

Heat exchanger

Heat exchangerHeat exchanger

(Air inlet)

Fan

(Air inlet)

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5. Warranty information

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6. Interior Views and Dimensions

6-1) Shelves and Bins

Freezer

Refrigerator

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Interior Views and Dimensions

6-2) Dimensions of Refrigerator(RS2533/2555/2577) (Inches)

Beverage Station

TM

(RS2577)

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Compressor → Sub-condenser → Side Cluster Pipe(FRE) → Side Cluster Pipe(REF) → Hot Pipe

→ Dryer → Capillary Tube → Refrigerator Evaporator → Freezer Evaporator→ Suction Pipe →

Compressor

Refrigerator Evaporator

Capillary Tube

ACCUMULATOR

Freezer Evaporator

SUCTION PIPE

Dryer

Muffler

SUB-CONDENSER

Hot Pipe

Compressor

SIDE CLUSTER PIPE

7. Refrigeration Cycle and Cool Air Circulation Route

7-1) Refrigerant Route in Refrigeration cycle

Refrigeration Cycle and Cool Air Circulation Route

7-2) Cool Air Circulation

Freezer

Refrigerator

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8. Mechanical Disassembly

8-1) Refrigerator Disassembly

Control Panel 12 Door Handle Beverage Station Door Gasket 12 Refrigerator Door Light Switch 13 Refrigerator Light 13 Tempered Glass Shelf 13 Plastic Drawers in Refrigerator 13 Gallon Door Bin 13 Water Filter 14 Evaporator Cover in the Refrigerator 14 Upper Ductwork 14 Evaporator Fan Motor 14 Evaporator in Refrigerator 15 Refrigerator Thermistor 15 CoolSelect Zone

TM

Thermistor 15

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8-2) Freezer Disassembly

Door Bin in Freezer 16 Freezer Door Light Switch 16 Plastic(Wire) Drawer in Freezer 16 Freezer Shelf 16 Ice Dispenser ＆ Ice Maker 16 Auger Motor Case 17 Freezer Light 18 Evaporator Cover in Freezer 18 Upper Ductwork 18 Evaporator Fan Motor 18 Evaporator in Freezer 19 Freezer Thermistor 19 Ambient Thermistor 19 Ice-Maker Thermistor 19

8-3) Machine Compartment Disassembly

Machine Compartment ＆ Electrix Box 20 Water Solenoids 20 Condenser Fan 20 Sub-condenser 20

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1. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver on the slot as shown, and unlock the tabs.

2. Disconnect the wire connector in the back of control panel.

The door handles allow access into the refrigerator and freezer. They are front mounted with Phillips head screws.

1. With a small flat-blade screwdriver, press the small button and pull handle cover out.

2. Remove the Phillips screws (8).

3. Lift the handle with an in and upward motion until it disengages the locking tabs. Pull the handle outward to remove it.

The beverage station

TM

allows access to the

refrigerator without opening the refrigerator door.

1. Open the door beverage station

TM

2. With a small flat-blade screwdriver,take out the rubbercap, then put it into the small hole and push the button inside.

3. Take off its door.

The door gasket is a molded gasket set into a

channel located in the door liner.

1. Open the door.

2. Grasp the gasket and pull in an outward motion

until the molded gasket separates from the door liner.

Control Panel

Door Handle

Beverage Station

TM

Door Gasket

Button

8-1) Refrigerator Disassembly

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The refrigerator has a door light switch located in

the upper right corner for the refrigerator.

1. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to unlock the locking tab and pull the switch out until the wire connector is visible.

The refrigerator lights are located in the upper and

lower portion of refrigerator.

1. Pull out the screw cap and remove the screw.

2. To access the lower lights, pull out the screw cap and remove the screw.

3. Remove the lamp cover by unlocking the tabs and pulling the cover down.

These shelves allow the storage of larger items and

pull out for easy access.

1. Pull the shelf out as for as it goes.

2. Lift it up and remove it.

Drawers are designed for storage of fruits, vegetables, and deli items. The drawers are located in the lower portion of the refrigerator.

1. Pull out the drawer as far as it goes.

2. Tilt the drawer up and pull it out until it is removed.

The door bins allow storage of perishable items.

1. Push the bin up and slide it out.

Refrigerator Door Light Switch

Gallon Door Bin

T empered Glass Shelf

Plastic Drawers in Refrigerator

Refrigerator Light

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The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the refrigerator. The water filter filters water for the ice maker and the water dispenser.

1. Turn the water filter 1/2 turn counterclockwise and pull it down.

2. To install the filter, align the indication mark (unlock position) and push it up while turning 1/2 turn clockwise until the lock position is aligned. Do not over tighten.

1. Pull out the screw cap and remove the screw.

2. Remove the lamp cover by unlocking the tabs

and pulling the cover down.

3. Remove the water tank from the evaporator cover

by unscrewing the screws (2).

4. Remove the screws (6) at the evaporator cover

and the two fixed screws of the wire connector cover.

5. Take off motor and lamp wire connector located

on the upper liner.

6. Remove the duckwork of the evaporator fan in the

direction of the arrow as shown.

1. Remove the screw caps (2) and screws (5).

2. Slide the upper fan ductwork out while disconnecting the wire connector(lamp and thermistor).

The evaporator fan is located in the middle rear of

the freezer. This fan circulates cold air in the freezer.

1. Remove screws (4) located at the four corners of the fan bracket.

2. Take the fan motor assembly off.

Water Filter

Evaporator Cover in the Refrigerator

Upper Ductwork

Evaporator Fan Motor

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Evaporator is located in the bottom of refrigerator.

1. Take off the ductwork in refrigerator.

2. Disconnect the wire connector.(Heater and Thermistor)

3. Desolder the capillary tube and the suction line from the evaporator.

4. Remove the evaporator.

5. With a file, score the capillary tube just upstream of the soldered point. Break off the soldered section to help prevent solder from plugging the tube during soldering.

6. Place a new evaporator and braze the suction and capillary tube to evaporator using silver solder.

7. Install a replacement dryer.

8. Evacuate and recharge the system using

reasonable procedures.

The refrigerator thermistor is located inside of the

upper light cover of the refrigerator.

The CoolSelect Zone

TM

thermistor is located outside

the back of CoolSelect Zone

TM

drawer. The

temperature signal goes to the micro-processor.

Refrigerator ThermistorRefrigerator Thermistor

CoolSelect ZoneTMThermistor

Thermistor

CoolSelect ZoneTMThermistor

Suction Line

Capillary Tube

Thermal Fuse

Evaporator in Refrigerator

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The door bins allow storage of perishable items.

1. Push the bin up and slide it out.

This switch is located in the left-hand portion of the

freezer and sends a signal to the processor.

1. With a small flat-blade screwdriver, unlock the locking tabs and pull the switch out until the wire connector is visible.

2. Disconnect the wire connector and remove the switch.

Drawers are designed for storage of meat and dry foods. The drawers are located in the lower portion of the freezer.

1. Pull out the drawer as far as it goes.

2. Tilt the drawer up and pull it out until it is removed.

The shelves slide out for easy access for frozen

items.

1. Slide the shelf out until it reaches its stop.

2. Tilt down and slide it out of thecompartment.

The ice dispenser is located in the upper portion of the freezer. This assembly stores ice made by the icemaker and dispenses ice.

1. Lift the ice bucket up ① and slide out the ice dispenser assembly ②.

Door Bin in Freezer

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8-2) Freezer Disassembly

Freezer Shelf

Plastic (Wire) Drawer in Freezer

Freezer Door Light Switch

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The ice maker is located inside of the ice dispenser

assembly.

1.

Remove ice maker support screws (2), and slide out.

2. Disconnect the ice maker wire connector.

3.

Unlock the locking tabs to separate the ice maker kit.

In order to assemble the icemaker kit.

1. Assemble the geared motor shaft and the front of ice tray.

2. Lift the front locking tab and assemble the ice maker kit.

3. Connect the ice maker wire connector.

4. Match the tab holes and tabs(2) located on the

top of the liner, and slide the ice maker in.

5. Tighten the screws (2) of the ice maker support.

This shelf is designed to support the ice maker ＆

ice dispensed and Xtra Space

TM

.

1. Remove the Xtra Space

TM

cover to push it down

near the partition.

2. Slide the partition out.

3. Remove the screws (2) on the bottom front of the case.

4. Slide out the case while disconnecting the wire connect.

Auger Motor Case

Partition

Screws

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