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819091D

Service Manual

RF201A Active Smart

USA

Refrigerator Freezer

Summary of Contents for RF201A

Page 1: ...819091D Service Manual RF201A Active Smart USA Refrigerator Freezer...

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Page 3: ...pliances 5800 Skylab Road Huntington Beach CA 92647 Telephone 888 936 7872 COPYRIGHT FISHER PAYKEL LTD 2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3 The specifications and servicing procedures outlined in this manual ar...

Page 4: ...NENTS 11 4 2 LEVELLING THE CABINET 12 4 3 AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS 12 5 THEORY OF OPERATION 13 5 1 TERMS 13 5 2 DEFROST CYCLE 14 5 3 THE REFRIGERATION CYCLE 15 5 4 SERVICING FEATURES 16 Condensate Dispo...

Page 5: ...placement Alert 30 7 7 FEATURES Products After January 2009 30 7 7 1 Icemaker On Off 30 7 7 2 Freezer Chill Mode 30 7 7 3 Bottle Chill Mode 30 7 7 4 Water Dispensing 31 7 7 5 Sabbath Mode 31 7 7 6 Key...

Page 6: ...ompressor Start Up 47 Overload Detection And Protection 47 Power Limitation Temperature Protection 47 Short Circuit Protection 48 11 3 VCC MODULE INVERTER IDENTIFICATION 48 11 4 FAULT FINDING 48 High...

Page 7: ...65 13 FAULT FINDING 67 13 1 COMPRESSOR WON T START DEAD 67 13 2 COMPRESSOR WON T START HUMS 67 13 3 COMPRESSOR STARTS RUNS AND THEN STOPS 67 14 WIRING DIAGRAM 68 15 SERVICE REFERENCE 69 15 1 SERVICE R...

Page 8: ...Number 817864 DEFROST ELEMENT Part Number 884125P 1 2 COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS Make Embraco Model VEG Y6H Part Number 884259 Volts 230 Hertz 53 150 Phase 3 Input Watts 55 7 205 Output Watts 97 468 No...

Page 9: ...Capacity of cabinet 201 20 cubic feet French Doors Designer Handles Ice Water Colour M Iridium X S S EZKLEEN Iteration Brand Market Refrigerator RF 201 A D U M 1 FP AA RF PRODUCT TYPE 201 Cubic Capaci...

Page 10: ...ul with heat guns Environmental Health And Safety When servicing products consider safety and health issues and requirements which must be adhered to at all times Specific safety issues are 1 Electric...

Page 11: ...ear rollers are fitted ex factory Cabinet levelling can be done by adjustment of the front roller levelling wheel fitted ex factory See diagram 4 1B Weight should be lifted off cabinet for ease of adj...

Page 12: ...t should then be adjusted to stabilise the product Measure the gap between the roller and the floor This distance should be the depth of the rear packing material Cut the solid packing material to the...

Page 13: ...en brazed in the FC POWER CONTROL MODULE Contains the microprocessor that controls all functions of the refrigerator and gathers data from the sensors This module also contains support circuitry to sw...

Page 14: ...r Defrost element Defrost element Compressor Both PC FC turns off turns on turns off turns on fans turn on Defrost time Target is 18 minutes Maximum is 40 minutes Normal run 2 Minutes 4 minutes 30 sec...

Page 15: ...orms the cross rail mullion on dual temperature cabinets The condenser then continues across the top front edge of the cabinet to form the right hand side condenser entering the filter drier which is...

Page 16: ...name suggests is both a filter and a drier Whenever a system is opened it is essential that the filter drier is replaced ALWAYS ensure that replacement filter driers are kept well sealed and airtight...

Page 17: ...ns to locate which section is at fault Always ease the back panel away from the cabinet slightly before pressure testing the internal pipe work This will prevent a pressure build up within the cabinet...

Page 18: ...18 Condenser Layout RF610A RF540A RF201A CONDENSER WITH TUBE CROSS RAIL ALL BRAZED CONDENSER JOINTS ARE EXTERNAL IN UNIT COMPARTMENT Note No oil cooler compressor used Back panel condenser to Base tub...

Page 19: ...nser copper tubing mullion heater providing heat to the gasket area between the PC and FC compartments preventing sweating of the gasket Also mounted on the cross rail is the Reed Sensor under the pla...

Page 20: ...819091D 20 B DIVIDER PARTITION...

Page 21: ...n the Power Control module uses its internal memory for control its ROM Read Only Memory for program and fixed constant storage including tables the RAM Random Access Memory for variable storage and a...

Page 22: ...odule Both sides are protected in case phase and neutral are reversed NOTE Care should be taken if manually defrosting the evaporator if using heat guns that the thermal fuses are not over heated Low...

Page 23: ...ion The freezer compartment fan will always be set at the maximum FC fan speed with the PC fan being adjusted to meet the requirement of that compartment Off cycle fans OCF operate when the product cy...

Page 24: ...tures within the refrigerator There are 3 1 Defrost sensor mounted above the evaporator used to measure the temperature when in defrost 2 FC sensor mounted on the evaporator coil cover used to measure...

Page 25: ...5 30 0 22 0 25 17 25 0 13 0 19 43 20 0 4 0 15 13 15 0 5 0 11 88 10 0 14 0 9 392 5 0 23 0 7 481 0 0 32 0 6 000 5 0 41 0 4 844 10 0 50 0 3 935 15 0 59 0 3 217 20 0 68 0 2 644 25 0 77 0 2 186 30 0 86 0...

Page 26: ...7 1 DISPLAY INTERFACE BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS For Products produced before January 2009 Measured Fill The MEASURED FILL key enables you to select the amount of water to be dispensed Menu The MENU key all...

Page 27: ...options Chill Temperature Ice and Settings Arrow Keys The ARROW keys are used to scroll through the settings of each function Menu The LOCK key enables and disables the water dispenser and all the bu...

Page 28: ...30 minute timer with alarm Freezer chill mode nominated freeze time at lower temperature set point Water dispensing Sabbath mode enable disable Key silent mode enable disable Dispenser Key lock Key l...

Page 29: ...e time in minutes Once selected the alarm count down will commence 7 6 4 Water Dispensing This icon will animate when the water is being dispensed 7 6 5 Measured Fill Water Dispensing The amount of wa...

Page 30: ...warning press the MEASURED FILL and UP keys for 4 seconds 7 7 FEATURES Products After January 2009 7 7 1 Icemaker On Off This mode simply turns the icemaker on or off To access the ice mode press the...

Page 31: ...e buttons on the keypad are pressed Note Faults Bottle chill the door will still alarm when the refrigerator is set on key silent mode Indicates the product is in Key Silent Mode To activate deactivat...

Page 32: ...s its normal position the water will fill the tray At this stage it will calculate the amount of time taken to do a cycle and then flips After this point it will run normally calculating the amount of...

Page 33: ...ced into operation discard the first bin of ice as this will remove any impurities that may have been in the water system Do the same after vacations or extended periods when ice is not used Ice cubes...

Page 34: ...onds Flowmeter Calibration Measured Fill Down On Hold down for 4 seconds Filter Reset Measured Fill Up Reset Hold down for 4 seconds Force Icemaker Manual Measured Fill Down Up Activates once Hold dow...

Page 35: ...This air is drawn across the evaporator by the evaporator FC fan motor to be recirculated again throughout the PC FC compartments 7 13 DIAGNOSTICS A spanner symbol and LCD fault code will appear auto...

Page 36: ...place the sensor Fault Code 10 Reason The resistance of the PC sensor is outside the normal range 660 Ohms Primary Action Check the sensor connection at the power module Secondary Action Replace the s...

Page 37: ...ault Code 20 Reason Flapper heater current low Primary Action Check the Molex connections for the flapper heater Secondary Action Check the resistance of the heater If open circuit replace the heater...

Page 38: ...water Fault code 32 will be displayed to make the customer aware of the fault Primary Action Check the solenoid resistance If not within limits replace the solenoid If OK replace the display module if...

Page 39: ...he solenoid was on The new version of software V1 067 now counts water flow when the water valve is on or off Fault Code 32 33 and 34 initial detection The first time this fault is detected there are...

Page 40: ...e connector from the valve Resistance of the water valves is 14 5 When testing for voltage at the ice or water valve Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply Remove the connector from the wat...

Page 41: ...nsor Temperature Note 4 0 shown on display indicates the temperature of the PC sensor 4 00 C 39 2 F Diagram A PC Sensor Temperature FC Sensor Temperature Press the UP button once more FC temperature N...

Page 42: ...ore PC2 sensor This sensor is attached to the water tank Note 5 0 shown indicates the temperature of the PC2 sensor is 50 C 41 F Diagram E PC Sensor 2 PC2 Sensor Temperature Press the UP key once more...

Page 43: ...for a periods of 4 days after which it can only be accessed through a download It will also indicate if there are any further faults with the display board If an icemaker display fault has occurred th...

Page 44: ...aker Note if the bins are removed to observe the icemaker operation the icemaker will start to rotate However if the bin lever device is in a down position the icemaker will not rotate The lever lock...

Page 45: ...ton The default quantity is 250 mls 8flozs To change the quantity press the MEASURED FILL button again This will change the quantity to 300mls 10flozs Pressing the button once more will change to the...

Page 46: ...ION Products before January 2009 This calibration is to be carried out when the set quantities may be under or over the default settings Example Default setting is 250 mls 8fl ozs however only 200 mls...

Page 47: ...cycle the control will run the compressor after its initial start procedure at its maximum speed which is 4500 rpm The compressor will stay at its maximum speed until both compartments have reached th...

Page 48: ...ever power is supplied to the refrigerator there should always be 240V mains voltage in the high voltage harness between the power control module and the VCC module inverter Live testing of the invert...

Page 49: ...f the electrical circuit is serviced or disturbed in the course of carrying out service adjustments or procedures it is essential that an insulation and earth continuity test be carried out using a tw...

Page 50: ...the door gasket The door gasket is a replaceable part of the door It is held in place against the door liner by means of a moulding that locks the gasket in place once pushed into it There are no scre...

Page 51: ...t cover insulation 5 Turn the PC cover to expose the back of the cover 6 Remove the PC sensor from the cover and cut off the sensor wires as close to the sensor as possible 7 Replacement of the new se...

Page 52: ...witches 1 Unplug the refrigerator from the outlet socket 2 Remove the reed switch by placing a small bladed screwdriver into the slot under the reed switch cover and lifting the cover off 3 Unclip the...

Page 53: ...4 Refit in reverse order Ensure the wiring is placed and clipped into the correct position Ensure the water hose is in the correct position prior to clipping the panel into position If necessary repl...

Page 54: ...he tank lip from the LH side to the RH side until clip is lifted from liner and the tank is removed Diagram A tank in position Diagram B Fit spatula on the RH side of lip and move to RH side until unc...

Page 55: ...thermal fuses from the air deflectors 12 Refit the element in reverse order 12 4 11 Thermal Fuse This is part of the element assembly and is to be replaced as part of the defrost heater element assemb...

Page 56: ...ng tab into the slot as shown in step 2 4 Fit the anti wracking bar into the wracking pinion gear ready to fit to the drawer 5 Both anti wracking pinion gears need to be fitted simultaneously If this...

Page 57: ...trays from the freezer and remove the FC drawer 3 Remove the left hand side rail supports 4 Remove the clip and insulation pad holding the icemaker sensor from the bottom of the icemaker tray 5 Remov...

Page 58: ...icemaker into position Note If either front or rear clips do not re clip further pressure will need to be exercised to re clip the icemaker 12 4 19 Icemaker Temperature Sensor Replacement 1 Remove th...

Page 59: ...cover off the front clips 3 The faulty light bulb is removed by pulling the bulb out of the light socket 4 To replace the light bulb cut the plastic bag but do NOT touch the bulb with your fingers 5...

Page 60: ...introduce a new series of block connectors These connectors contain a wall between the cavities to code or polarize the connector This is especially important in the case of the 4 and 6 way connector...

Page 61: ...ors 881591 STOCKO 9290 04 EF02 000 960 Compressor cable New Edge connector series with internal coding note the wall Note that to minimize the number of spare parts that need to be carried these coded...

Page 62: ...ttery NOTE When wiring the plugs ensure that the polarity is correct as the motors will not run if the polarity is reversed 12 6 PRESSURE TESTING OF THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM The use of the in line pre...

Page 63: ...off the pressure regulator Step 7 Disconnect the hose coupling to the Schrader valve fitting Step 8 Seal the Schrader valve with its sealing cap Step 9 Use a bit of masking tape to mark the face of th...

Page 64: ...due to oil being slugged It is recommended that If a cabinet is to be transported lying down then the cabinet should be placed on one side only This is the right hand side when standing facing the fro...

Page 65: ...lary applying more heat to the transition joint as it is heavier in material than the capillary 15 Pressure test both joints 16 Fit heat shrink sleeving over the joints and heat having placed damp rag...

Page 66: ...1 Service tube process pipe 2 Suction line 3 Discharge line into water evaporator tray 4 Water evaporator to condenser back panel 5 Back panel to base tube 6 Capillary tube 7 Filter dryer 8 External...

Page 67: ...load 2 Check the voltage to the inverter from the power module 3 System pressures may not be equalised too short an off cycle 4 Check the start and run windings with an ohm meter 13 3 COMPRESSOR STAR...

Page 68: ...819091D 68 14 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 69: ...ity Replace fan Check for broken wires Total Compartment Too Cold FC fan not going Check I O Fault Log Check power to plug Check for broken wires Check polarity Replace fan Short of gas Check run perc...

Page 70: ...tion Check set temperature Sensor clipped and located in correct position Faulty sensor Check calibration of sensor ice point using interface binary or refer to thermistor resistance table in service...

Page 71: ...fter pressing buttons If no click check power control module If click heard check the defrost heater 230v output at the power control module Sensors Check display for fault codes 0 5 Sensors above or...

Page 72: ...ctor on display module Noisy Fan PC Ice around gasket Replace assy with new fan kit Wires touching Tuck wires away from fan blade Faulty fan replace assy with new fan kit Fit replacement Noisy Fan FC...

Page 73: ...ed and washed Refrigerator requires cleaning Poor tastes from incoming water Filter may need changing If no filter has been installed filter will need to be installed Remove tube from exit of filter a...

Page 74: ...oo Cold PC Too Warm 16 5 PC Too Cold 16 6 Ice Condensation Forming 16 7 No Light 16 8 Door Switch Not Operating 16 9 Defrost Heater Faults 16 10 Compressor Faults 16 11 Compressor Runs Continuously 16...

Page 75: ...e outlet socket No Yes Is the connector fitted correctly to display Is there 12V DC between the power control module the LCD display No Is there power to the power control module Does the LCD display...

Page 76: ...pair or replace faulty components Replace power control module Is there power to the refrigerator PC light LCD Display Fault in house wiring No Is there power to the house outlet socket Yes Yes No Rep...

Page 77: ...ownload available Refer to Section 0 Refer to Section 0 Repair or replace faulty components Are temperature settings correct Are temperatures of contents of PC FC OK Advise customer temperatures OK Ad...

Page 78: ...rectly Is Smart Tool download available Refer to Section 0 Repair or replace faulty components Are temperature settings correct Check door gasket sealing is OK Install components correctly sealing any...

Page 79: ...ontents of PC frozen Is Smart Tool download available Refer to Section 0 Repair or replace faulty components Are temperature settings correct Check assembly of all ducts covers Check for blockages in...

Page 80: ...Check that drain is not blocked Are the door gaskets sealing correctly Explain to customer that some ice condensation is normal in heavy usage situations Is the product getting heavy usage No No No N...

Page 81: ...OK Does the LCD Display light up Check is light bulb OK Check power supply Replace faulty component Repair Replace power control module Repair replace faulty component Refer to Section OK Yes No Yes...

Page 82: ...ol data download will verify door switch failures by very high door open counts V actual openings Replace reed switch Repair Yes No Yes No Does FC door L E D switch on off as FC door is opened and Doe...

Page 83: ...r replace faulty components Advise customer no fault found Check correct operation of defrost heater Check location of defrost sensor Check if door has been left ajar Yes No Repair replace faulty comp...

Page 84: ...inuously Are there any faults on the LCD display Is refrigeration taking place Continue testing Check for loss of gas leak or blockage Check for correct fitting of sensors Check sensor resistances Ref...

Page 85: ...essor and system for leaks blockages and repair as required Yes No Remove FC cover Is there a full frost pattern on the evaporator Yes No 16 12 COMPRESSOR WILL NOT RUN AND IS HOT TO TOUCH 16 13 COMPRE...

Page 86: ...eck temperatures Check compressor and system for leaks blockage and repair as required No No No Remove FC cover Is there a full frost pattern on the evaporator Yes Should the compressor be running Che...

Page 87: ...ance Is it correct to specs Replace water valve Turn tap back on again and check water flow from tube Turn tap off disconnect water tube at water Does water come out of tube Replace water valve Turn t...

Page 88: ...and check Refit lever and test Is the lever detect in place Yes Yes N No Yes Is the Ice tray filling with water Yes Force a harvest and check if tray fills Check FC temperature Has FC reached 8 C No I...

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