Samsung RFG298AARS Specifications

BOTTOM MOUNT FREEZERBASIC : RFG298AAMODEL NAME : RFG298AARSRFG298AABPRFG298AAWPRFG298AAPNMODEL CODE : RFG298AARS/XAARFG298AABP/XAARFG298AAWP/XAARFG298

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ●●A newly developed SAMSUNG bottom mount freezer in 2008 has the followingcharacteristics.2-1) Introduction of Main Function

99TROUBLESHOOTINGINVERTER CONTROLLER BOARD Connector Location1. Inrush Current protecting area : It prevents an instant inrush of current generated in

100TROUBLESHOOTINGINVERTER PCB Circuit Diagram

1015 . EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LIST5-1) FREEZER ·······································1025-2) REFRIGERATOR ····································1065

102EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LIST5-1) Freezer1-85-45-35-25-85-15-75-65-95-517-217-317-917-1117-1417-1417-517-717-117-1917-2417-1517-1217-1617-817-2117

NNOOQQUUAANNTTIITTYYCCOODDEE--NNOO RREEMMAARRKKPPAARRTT NNAAMMEE SSPPEECC Parts List of Freezer 103EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LIST11-11-31-41-51-61-71-

NNOO CCOODDEE--NNOO RREEMMAARRKKRS059RS059RH705RI150RI085RI089RF038RF157RF120RF158RF156RF160RW716RO138RO137RF083RI087RF164RI133RI021RS126RI021PPAARRTT

MEMO

106EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LIST5-2) Refrigerator1-31-81-61-21-11-41-91-71-51233-103-113-73-123-53-83-143-133-183-203-33-63-93-173-23-13-153-43-193-21

NNOO11-11-21-31-41-51-61-71-81-9233-13-23-33-43-53-63-73-83-93-103-113-123-133-143-153-163-173-183-193-203-2144-14-24-34-4567899-19-21010-110-210-310-

NNOO10-710-81111-111-21212-112-21313-113-213-313-413-513-613-71414-114-214-314-414-514-614-71515-115-21616-116-216-316-416-51717-117-217-317-41818-118

10PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Easy Handle●●The freezer door is more user-friendly. So, it comes as much convenient.Drawer●●The dimension of the right-side

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110NNOO32-332-432-532-632-732-832-932-1032-1133QQUUAANNTTIITTYY1111111111CCOODDEE--NNOODA74-40151GDA63-90008ADA66-90003ADA61-60001ADA61-01659BDA71-001

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112EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LIST5-3) Cabinet12-412-212-313-214-114-213-313-413-613-527-127-227-427-313-113-5-413-5-113-5-213-5-613-5-513-5-713-5-312-1

NNOO CCOODDEE--NNOO RREEMMAARRKKRO150RO159RO008RO184RO041RO152RO129RE084RO172RO170RO042RO152RO128RE084RO172RO170RO163RO122RS030RO122RO123RS030RO123RH0

114EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LISTNOQUANTITY11111111312112111111113111CODE-NO REMARKRH002RH005RH004RH031RW413RW414RH014RO144RO218RO136RZ110RH032RH040RS0

115MEMO

116EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LIST5-4) Disassembly of Freezer Door201621181-317211861-215-115-213-114-1115131414-21-123415887713-21910129101115-3

117EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LISTNNOO11-11-2234567891011121313-113-21414-114-21515-115-215-3161718192021CCOODDEE--NNOODA91-02705DDA67-02055BDA67-02054B

118EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LIST5-5) Disassembly of Refrigerator Door Left6-37-110-110-211-111-27-26-1712556410111214131589912-212-138-48-28-58-108-

Defrost Control From 24 to 32 hrsThermo Bimetal Protector 140°F(60℃)(off) 104°F(40℃)(on)Defrost Thermistor(502AT)

119EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LISTNNOOQQUUAANNTTIITTYY111121122111121211111211112111111111111CCOODDEE--NNOO RREEMMAARRKKRE100RE083RO175RE016RN707RS030RE

120EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LIST5-6) Disassembly of Refrigerator Door Right1251156436-38-17-17-28-26-178910

121EXPLODED VIEW& PARTS LISTNNOOQQUUAANNTTIITTYY1111221122211111111CCOODDEE--NNOODA91-02704BDA61-02738FDA66-00441BDA97-05253EDA61-03734ADA61-04317

1226. PCB DIAGRAM6-1) PCB LAYOUT WITH PART POSITION ··························1256-2) PCB LAYOUT WITH PART POSITION (SMPS BOARD) ···················

1236-1) PCB Layout with part positionPCB DIAGRAM1. DC13V, 5V, GND supplied from SMPS PCB2. Circuit for controlling Step-Valve (3-Way Valve) * Option3

1246-2) PCB Layout with part position (SMPS Board)PCB DIAGRAM1. Inrush current protecting area : It prevents an instant inrush of current generated i

1256-3) Connector Layout with part position (Main Board)PCB DIAGRAM6-3-1. RFG298**

1266-4) Connector Layout with part position (SMPS Board)PCB DIAGRAM6-4-1. RFG29**AA**

1277-1) Model : RFG298**7. WIRING DIAGRAM

1288-1) Whole block diagram8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM8-1-1. MODEL : RFG298**

12PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-3) Interior Views FreezerRefrigeratorAuto Door CloserWater FilterDairy CompartmentDoor BinsCool Select PantryTMLightVertica

1298-1) Whole block diagram8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM8-1-2. MODEL : RFG298**

1308-2) CIRCUIT DIAGRAMSCHEMATIC DIAGRAM8-2-1. Main

1318-2) CIRCUIT DIAGRAMSCHEMATIC DIAGRAM8-2-2. INVERTER

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RFG297AATwin CoolingContourCool Select Pantry199.2197.3-28.10.7-21.51.30.20.362.54138.6RFG298AATwin CoolingContourCool Select Pantry231.2209.3-27.81.7

COLORModelITEM142-5) Model Specification &Specification ChartPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS External sizeNetCapacityWeightPackingDHWEfficiency of VolumeOn

ItemsModel15PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CompressorEvaporatorModelFirst Defrost Cycle (Concurrent defrost of F and R)Defrost Cycle(FRE)Defrost Cycle(REF)Pau

16PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ItemsModelDefrost Heater(FRE)Defrost Heater(REF)DISPENSER HeaterFRENCH HeaterICE Duct HeaterWater Tank HeaterWater Pipe Heate

17PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 29 1/8"(740mm)3 3/8"(87mm)21 5/8"(549mm)42 1/2"(1080.5mm)9/16"(15mm)69 3/4"(1773mm)1.3"(34

18PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-7) Optional Material SpecificationPart NameFILTER WATER-ASSYDA29-00003BASSY-PACKINGSUBDA99-00240SINCANDESCENT LAMP4713-0012

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEThe service guide is for service men with adequate backgrounds ofelectrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt

191. Compressor → Sub-condenser → Hot Pipe → Back Cluster Pipe → Dryer → R Capillary Tube → RefrigeratorEvaporator → Freezer Evaporator → Suction Pip

20PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-8-1. PRINCIPLE OF FREEZEER4.17m

21PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-8-2. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components Condenser1) Role: A device which radiates heat to the outside (wat

22PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-8-3. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components Evaporator1. Role: As the low pressure liquid refrigerant flowed f

23PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-8-4. Operation theory of refrigeration cycle components※.Influence of moisture① Moisture precipitation – Blocked by ice② Re

24PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-8-5. Refrigeration Cycle TypeTDM CycleCompressorFreezer Hot-Pipe3Way Valve Fridge Capillary TubeFreezer Capillary TubeFridg

25RefrigeratorPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-9) Cooling Air CirculationFreezer

263. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-1) PRECAUTION ······························273-2) REFRIGERATOR DOOR ·························283-3) DOOR HANDLE FREE

27DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.• Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.- I

283-2) Refrigerator DoorDISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYRefrigeratorDoorPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. With the door opened, removethe Top Table

Contents1. Precautions(Safety Warnings) ·····································42. Product Specifications ········································82-1)

29DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYRefrigeratorDoorPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture5. Lift the door straightly up toremove.6. With a Philips head scre

30DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYDoor HandleFreezerPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remove the Cap Door with aflat-blade(-) screwdriver.2.Remove 4

31DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-4) Refrigerator Light3-5) Cover-Display & Water-DispenserCover-DisplayPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remo

32DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-6) Water-DispenserWater-DispenserPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Disengage the 3 HousingConnectors.2. Remove 2

33DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYWater-DispenserPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Assembly shall be in order fromthe disassembly. Case-Ice andRoute

34DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-9) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Shelf3-8) Foldable Glass ShelfFoldable GlassShelfPart Name How To Do Descriptive Pictur

35DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-10) Cool Select PantryCool Select PantryPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remove the cool select pantryby pullin

36DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-11) Water TankPart Name How To Do Descriptive PictureThe Water Tank is located in thelower part of the fridge. Beforedis

37DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYWater TankPart Name How To Do Descriptive PictureOne Water Tube is located in themachine compartment of therefrigerator. B

38DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-12) Motor Damper3-13) Water Filter (Disassembly)Motor DamperPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remove the cool se

Contents4-2-6. If defrost does not operate (F,R DEF Heater) ·························804-2-7. If Power is not supplied ·······························

39DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-14) Water Filter (Reassembly)3-15) Gallon Door BinGallon Door BinPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remove the ga

40DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-16) Vertical Hinged SectionVertical HingedSectionPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remove 2 screw cap parts with

41DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-17) Evaporator Cover In RefrigeratorEvaporator CoverIn RefrigeratorPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remove the

42DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-18) Evaporator In RefrigeratorEvaporatorIn RefrigeratorPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remove the the housing

43DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-19) Freezer DoorFreezerDoorPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Pull the drawer open to fullextension.2. Remove the

44DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-20) Pull Out DrawerDoorHandleFreezerPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Slide the drawer in as much aspossible.2.

453-21) Ice-MakerDISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYIce MakerPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture2. Remove 1 screw of the Cover.1. Pull the lever forward an

46DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-22) Freezer Light3-23) Door Switch In FreezerDoor Switch InFreezerPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Remove the f

47DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-24) Evaporator Cover In Freezer3-25) Evaporator In FreezerEvaporator InFreezerPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1.

48DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-26) Machine CompartmentMotor FanPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Unscrew 5 screws of covercompressor.2. Disenga

41. PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)●Unplug the appliance before the changing or repairing the electric parts.→Be careful the electric shock.●When exchang

49DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYRelay O/LWater ValvePart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Disengage the housingconnector.2.Remove Cover Relay.3. Remov

50DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYPower Cord &Noise FilterPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Unscrew 2 screws.2. Disengage the housingconnector.3

51DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY3-27) Electric BoxPBA MainPBA SMPSPart Name How To Do Descriptive Picture1. Pull the refrigerator forward tohave enough sp

524. TROUBLESHOOTING4-1) FUNCTION FOR FAILURE DIAGNOSIS ···························534-1-1. TEST MODE (MANUAL OPERATION / MANUAL DEFROST FUNCTION) ···

53TROUBLESHOOTING4-1) Function for failure diagnosis4-1-1. Test mode (manual operation / manual defrost function)● If Energy Saver Key + Fridge Key on

544-1-2. Display function of Communication errorTROUBLESHOOTING2-1) If any key is pressed one more time during manual operation(fresh food compartment

554-1-3. Self-diagnostic function1-1) Micom operates self-diagnostic function to check the temperature sensor condition within 1 secondwhen the refrig

56TROUBLESHOOTING󳀌 Self-diagnosis CHECK LISTNO1234567891011121314151617181920Trouble itemIce Maker Sensor Error(R)R-Sensor ErrorR-DEF-Sensor ErrorR-FA

57TROUBLESHOOTING󳀌 Self-diagnostics check listLEDR-1-ⓐR-10-ⓓR-1-ⓑR-1-ⓒR-1-ⓓR-1-ⓔR-10-ⓔR-1-ⓖF-1-ⓐF-1-ⓑF-1-ⓒF-1-ⓓF-1-ⓔF-1-ⓕF-1-ⓖF-10-ⓑR-10-ⓐR-10-ⓑR-10-ⓖ

584-1-4. Display function of Load condition1) If Power Energy Saver Key + Lighting key are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds during normaloperation

5PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)Read all instructions before repairing the product and follow the instructionsin order to prevent danger or property dama

59TROUBLESHOOTING4-1-5. Exhibition mode setting function1) If Energy Saver Key + Freezer are pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds during normal operat

604-1-6. Option setting function● If Freezer Key+ lighting Key are pressed simultaneously for 12 seconds during normal operation, freshfood and freez

611) For example, if you want to change freezer compartment standard temperature to -4℉(-2°C) byoperating option, do as below. This function is for ch

62Reference ValueCodeReference ValueCodeTROUBLESHOOTING4-1-7. Option TABLE1) Temperature changing table of freezer compartment ex) If you want to chan

63Reference ValueCodeReference ValueCodeTROUBLESHOOTING3) Temperature changing table of ICE ROOM compartment .ex) If you want to change thefreezer com

64TROUBLESHOOTING4-2) Diagnostic method according to the trouble symptom(Flow Chart)DATA1.Temperature tableResistance value and MICOM port voltage of

65TROUBLESHOOTING- The error of sensor will be displayed on the front of display.When the error of sensor is detected at initial power ON, the applian

TROUBLESHOOTING2) If ICE Maker(F) Sensor has troubledBad contact of connector/ insert correctlyIs MAIN PCBConnector CN90 insertedcorrectly?Is ICE Make

67TROUBLESHOOTING3) If R Sensor has troubleBad contact of connector/ insert correctlyIs MAIN PCBConnector CN30 and CN76 insertedcorrectly?Is R Sensoru

68TROUBLESHOOTING4) If R DEF Sensor has troubleBad contact of connector/ insert correctlyIs MAIN PCBConnector CN30 and CN76 inserted correctly?Is R DE

6PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)❈ Please let users know following warnings & cautions in detail.Do not allow users to put bottles orkinds of glass in

69TROUBLESHOOTING5) If Ambient Sensor has troubleBad contact of connector/ insert correctlyIs MAIN PCBConnector CN31 insertedcorrectly?Is Ambient Sens

70TROUBLESHOOTING6) If F Sensor has troubleBad contact of connector/ insert correctlyAre MAIN PCBConnector CN30 and CN76inserted correctly?Is F Sensor

71TROUBLESHOOTING7) If F DEF Sensor has troubleBad contact of connector/ insert correctlyAre MAIN PCBConnector CN30 andCN76 insert correctly?Is F DEF

72TROUBLESHOOTING8) If Ice Room Sensor has troubleBad contact of connector/ insert correctlyIs MAIN PCBConnector CN31 and CN76 insertedcorrectly?Is Ic

73TROUBLESHOOTING9) If Pantry Sensor has troubleBad contact of connector/ insert correctlyIs MAIN PCBConnector CN30 and CN76 insertcorrectly?Is Pantry

74TROUBLESHOOTING10) If Pantry Room Damper Heater has troubleReplace DamperIs Damper Heaternormal?(about145ohm)Is MAIN PCB connector(CN91) inserted co

75TROUBLESHOOTING11) If Tank Water Heater has trouble1) Wire connector2) Replace HeaterIs MAIN PCB connector(CN79) inserted correctly?Is the input vol

76TROUBLESHOOTING- The refrigerator of this model has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC 7~12V.- On the normal condition of COMP ON, it operat

77TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-3. If ICE Room Fan does not operate- This refrigerator has BLDC FAN motor. BLDC motor is driven by DC7~12V.- When COMP ON, norma

78TROUBLESHOOTING1. Water is automatically supplied to the Ice Maker depending on temperature & time condition and Ice Maker Dispensescubed or cru

7PRECAUTIONS(SAFETY WARNINGS)For proper installation, this refrigerator must beplaced on a level surface of hard material that isthe same height as th

79TROUBLESHOOTING1. Water is automatically supplied to the Ice Maker depending on temperature & time condition and IceMaker Dispenses cubed or cru

80TROUBLESHOOTING- If defrost has trouble, select the self-diagnostic function to detect the error of defrost heater beforePower Off. (Check the funct

81TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-7. If Power is not suppliedCautionAt the power of main PCB, theAC115V power and a high-voltageover DC 170V are occurred.Pleasetak

TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-8. If compressor does not operateRefer to test functionin the manual☞ Voltage checking methodCommon Ground REG1 Heater Sink in PCBa

83TROUBLESHOOTINGSPM FREEWHEELING DIODE VOLTAGE VALUE

84TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-9. When alarm sounds continuously without stop(related with buzzer sound)StartDoor is ajarStartIs door closedcompletely?Is water

85TROUBLESHOOTING③ If buzzer does not soundBuzzer is installed on the panel PCB in this model.If buzzer does not sound even though the button is press

86TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-10. If Panel PCB does not work normally① When lighting of Panel PCB is disabled or only some LED Lamp are disabledBe careful to r

87TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-11. If Pantry Panel PCB is not working normallyYou should check the display after door opening because the display of this model

88TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-12. When refrigerator ROOM Lamp does not light up1. When you replace the lamp of freezer, please power OFF to avoid an electric s

82. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2-1) INTRODUCTION OF MAIN FUNCTION ···························92-2) SPECIFICATIONS ····································112-

89TROUBLESHOOTINGWhen controlling the regrigerator light with Regulator(12V) : LED LAMP→ Applying only to the FF compartment.* If the Vegetable Lamp d

90TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-13. If ICE Water is not suppliedStartIs the confirming sound ofthe valve operation heard whenIce maker(R) test switch pushed?Does

91TROUBLESHOOTINGStartIs the confirming sound ofthe valve operation heard whenIce maker(F) test switch pushed?Does Main PCB MICOM#58 have high (5V)out

TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-14. If Cubed or Crushed Ice is not supplied92Start① Check the Ice making switch② Check the DOOR Switch③ Check the Ice moving motor④

93TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-15. If Cover Ice Route Motor(Geard Motor) is not working normallyStartReplace the MOTORDoes GEARED MOTORwork properly?NoYesCubed

94TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-16. If Photosynthetic LED Lamp does not work properlySears model Option* Please check the Power prior to repair, even though DC p

95TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-17. If Inverter PCB Power is not supplied- See the operations andreference in this manualwhen check the MAIN PCB.StartReplace FUS

96TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-18. If compressor does not operateStartCheck after 5 minutesRepair OPEN & disconnectionNormalDid 5 mins pass afterCompressor

97TROUBLESHOOTING4-2-19. LED blinking frequency depending on protecting functionsIf Failure Condition is detected during compressor is operating, imme

98TROUBLESHOOTINGSPM Internal DIODE Voltage