# tsRM257AB RevA 03/30/2011 1
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:
RM257ABBP/XAA,
RM257ABPN/XAA,
RM257ABRS/XAA
4 Door Refrigeration
Press Freezer button a
third time to Force Low
Speed Run
Wait 5 seconds between button pushes
Press Freezer button a
forth time to Force De-
frost of Fridge & Freezer,
measure defrost voltage
at main PCB
Press Freezer button one
time at the Test Mode to
Force Compressor High
Speed Run, measure fan
and Compressor volt-
ages at main PCB
Self Diagnosis: Press both buttons
(Freezer– Fridge) simultaneously (No
sound when both buttons are pressed at
the same time) ‟til the display quits blink-
ing and beeps, 8-12 seconds, then release
and read Fault Codes.
This will also cancel the Fault Mode cre-
ated by self-diagnosis at power up.
Forced Mode: Press both buttons (Freezer–
Fresh Select Zone) simultaneously (No
sound when both buttons are pressed at
the same time) „til it beeps and goes blank,
8-12 seconds
Publication # tsRM257AB Revision Date 03/30/2011
Component Value Chart
Press Freezer button a
second time to Force
Mid Speed Run
3600RPM 2450RPM 2200RPM
SUPPORT INFORMATION
Training — Plus One http://my.plus1solutions.net/clientPortals/samsung/
Help — GSPN http://service.samsungportal.com/
Samsung Product Support TV http://support-us.samsung.com/spstv/howto.jsp
Customer information videos and chat programs. Programs for Fridges, Laundry, Ranges & D/W
Sealed System
Refrigerant Charge
R134a 7.76 oz.
Sales Mode, No Compressor Operation: Press Energy Saver & Freezer temp buttons simultaneously 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.
Component Resistance Wattage Voltage
Freezer Defrost Heater 72Ω 200 120vac
Fridge Defrost Heater 180Ω 80 120vac
CF Defrost Heater 144Ω 100 120vac
CR Defrost Heater 180Ω 80 120vac
F Drain Tube/Heater 2880Ω 5 120vac
R Drain Tube/Heater 2880Ω 5 120vac
Dispenser Heater 2880Ω 5 120vac
Water Tank Heater 29Ω 5 12vdc
Fill Tube Heater 29Ω 5 12vdc
Sensors 2.5kΩ-89kΩ N/A 1~4.5vdc
Fans N/A N/A 7~12vdc
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