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SAFETY PRECATUTIONSS...................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION...................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. DISASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................................... 5-25
REMOVING AND REPALCING REFRIGERATOR DOORS................................................................................................. 5
DOOR................................................................................................................................................................................ 6-7
SUB, PCB ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
DOOR ALIGNMENT.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
FAN AND FAN MOTOR................................................................................................................................................... 9-10
REFRIGERATOR LIGHT (TOP)..................................................................................................................................... 11-12
MULTI DUCT....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
DISPENSER........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
DISPLAY PCB..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
CUSTOMCHILL DISPLAY............................................................................................................................................. 13-14
ICE BUTTON ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................................... 14
WATER BUTTON ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................ 14
ICE CORNER DOOR REPLACEMENT............................................................................................................................... 14
ICEMAKER REPLACEMENT.............................................................................................................................................. 15
SUB PCB FOR WORKING DISPENSER............................................................................................................................ 15
CAP DUCT MOTOR REPLACEMENT................................................................................................................................ 16
MODULE FILTER REPLACAEMENT.................................................................................................................................. 16
MODULE FILTER PART REPALCEMENT.......................................................................................................................... 17
HOW TO REMOVE A ICE BIN............................................................................................................................................ 17
HOW TO INSERT A ICE BIN............................................................................................................................................... 17
CUSTOMCHILL DRAWER............................................................................................................................................ 18-21
HOT TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER................................................................................. 22-23
WATER VALVE DISASSEMBLY METHOD........................................................................................................................ 24
FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY METHOD............................................................................................................................ 24
CAUTION : SEALED SYSTEM REPAIR............................................................................................................................. 25
WAY VALVE SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................... 25
4. ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
COMPRESSOR................................................................................................................................................................... 26
5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................................................. 27
6. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................... 28-29
7. PCB PICTURE............................................................................................................................................................... 30-31
8. TROUBLESHOOTING WITH ERROR DISPLAY.......................................................................................................... 32-73
9. REFERENCE................................................................................................................................................................. 74-77
10. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 78-87
11. COMPRESSOR TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................... 88-100
12. ICEMAKER OPERATIONG METHOD AND TROUBLE SHOOTING..................................................................... 101-104
13. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM.......................................................................................... 105-108
14. EXPLODED VIEW & REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST...................................................................................................... 109

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1-1 LMXC23746*
22.7 cu.ft.
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS
DOOR DESIGN Side Rounded VEGETABLE TRAY Clear Drawer Type
DIMENSIONS (inches) 35 3/4 X 31 1/5 X 70 1/4 (W X D X H)22.7cu.ft COMPRESSOR Linear
NET WEIGHT (pounds) 150kg(330lb) EVAPORATOR Fin Tube Type
COOLING SYSTEM Fan Cooling CONDENSER Spiral Condenser (AI)
TEMPERATURE CONTROL Micom Control REFRIGERANT R-134a(135g)
DEFROSTING SYSTEM Full Automatic LUBRICATING OIL ISO10 (280 ml)
Heater Defrost DEFROSTING DEVICE SHEATH HEATER
DOOR FINISH Stainless REFRIGERATOR LED Module
LAMP
HANDLE TYPE Bar FREEZER LED Module
INNER CASE ABS Resin
INSULATION Polyurethane Foam

DIMENSIONS

Description LMXC23746S
Depth w/ Handles A 31 3/4 in
Depth w/o Handles B 28 3/4 in
Depth w/o Door C 24 in
Depth (Total with Door Open) D 42 5/8 in
Height to Top of Case E 68 3/4 in
Height to Top of Door Hinge F 70 1/4 in
Width G 35 3/4 in
Width (door open 90 deg. w/o handle) H 40 in
Width (door open 90 deg. w/ handle) I 45 in
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 With both hands, pull out each rail
simultaneously until both rails are fully
extended.

Grasp the drawer on each side and hook

the door supports 1 into the rail tabs 2
located on both sides.

Remove the screws on both the left and

right rails.
Reconnect the wire harness to the
connection at the end of the right rail.

Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up

to separate it from the rails.

Lower the door into final position and

tighten the screws located on both sides.

With both hands, hold each rail and push it in

to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously.

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Loosen a screw

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 When checking Resistance values, make sure to
turn off the power, and wait for the voltage to
discharge.
Within 3 hours after the error : Press the Ice Plus button and Freezer button simulataneously
All errors, except for “E rt”, “E SS”, “E HS”, “E IS(except for Icing sensor)”. “E gF”, “E It” error,
are displayed.
“E IS” which is displayed without input of user is the error of Icing Sensor.

1 Normality None Normal operation of Display

2 Freezer Sensor
Error
Refrigerator
3 Sensor Error
Freezer Defrost
4 Sensor Error
Refrigerator Defrost
5 S ensor Error
Er FS Short or Disconnection
of Freezer Sensor
Short or Disconnection
Er rS of Refrigerator Sensor
Short or Disconnection
F dS Of Defrost Sensor
Short or Disconnection
r dS Of Defrost Sensor

Humidity Short or Disconnectio

n Check Each sensor and its
6 Sensor Error Er HS Of Humidity Connector.

Short or disconnection of
Icing Sensor the sensor about Ice maker
7 Error Er IS (Icing sensor, Ice maker
sensor)
Pantry sensor Short or Disconnection
8 error Er SS of Pantry Sensor
Room Temp Short or Disconnectoin of
9 Sensor Error Er rt Room temp.sensor
When the ice does not drop
Ice maker kit Other Electric system error even when the I/M Test S/W
10 defect Er It such as moter, gear, Hall,IC is pressed
operation circuit within I/M kit (same as model applied
Twisting Ice Maker before)
Flow Error of flow meter or water
11 Meter(Sensor) Er gF Error of flow meter or water input or low water pressure or
Defect input or low water pressure flow meter connection
E ven though it is passed
Freezer 80Minute since then Defrosting,
12 F dH
Defrosting Error If Defrosting sensor is not Temperature Fuse
Over 40 °F (5 °C), it is caused Disconnection Heater
E ven though it is passed Disconnection, DRAIN Jam,
50Minute since then Defrosting, Poor Relay for Heater
13 Refrigerator r dH
Defrosting Error If Defrosting sensor is not
Over 40°F(5 °C), it is caused
It is caused when feedback
Abnormality of signal isn’t over 65 seconds Poor BLDC Motor connection,
14 BLDC FAN Motor Er IF during BLDC FAN motor DRIVE IC, and TR
for Ice Making operating

It is caused when feedback

Abnormality of signal isn’t over 65 seconds Poor BLDC Motor connection,
15 BLDC FAN Motor Er FF during BLDC FAN motor DRIVE IC, and TR
for Freezer operating

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Er

Er

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℉ ℃
℉ ℃
℉ ℃
℉ ℃
℉ ℃

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℉ ℃
℉ ℃
℉ ℃
℉ ℃

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℉ ℃
℉ ℃
℉ ℃
℉ ℃

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10-4 Door Switch,R

Function

How to <Switch, Refrigerator>

Measure

Button
(Plunger)

1 2 3 4

2 1

Beep

Standard Multimeter beep – Switch,R

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10-5 Door S witc h,F

F unction

How to
No magnet Magnet near the Switch
Measure

magnet

Magnet must be center of Switch

Magnet Center
Magnet Center
S witc h Center
S witc h Center

B ad pos ition Good position

S tandard

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10-6 Dispenser DC Motor

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10-8 Damper

F unction

How to
Measure

< Damper Circ uit >

1 Blue 1 Blue
2 Red
3 White

3 White

3 Y ellow C heck the 1 ,3

< extension >

C heck the 2 ,4 C heck the 1 ,3

S tandard Damper

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10-9 Lamp Socket

F unction

How to
Measure

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

S tandard

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10-10 Flow Sensor

F unction

How to
Measure

S tandard

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11-2 Check B
B1. LED blinks once, then repeats (FCT0 Fault) Protection Logic

Blink OFF Blink OFF

-Purpose: Detecting motor current and voltage error

-Check voltage at point A( Motor Voltage), point B( Motor Current) andP oint C (Capacitor
Voltage) when compressor is off.
- Spec: Points A, B, & C 2.5V 0.3V

Protection
Blink 1 time
logic
(FCT 0) Check B1
Check B

Out of spec? Y
(2.2 - 2.8V) Replace Driver P C B
B
N GND

Reset Power A
C

※ Devices should not be short-circuited when you check C

B2. LED blinks two times, then repeats (Stroke Trip) Protection Logic

Blink Blink OFF Blink Blink OFF

-Purpose : Pre vent abnormally long pist on strokes.

-Case 1. If compresso r doesn’t work and LED b links - Ca use: Possibly harness from compressor to PCB might be
defective.
-Case 2. If compressor works intermittently and LED blinks - Cause: Condenser Fan or Freezer Fan is not running. Sealed
system problem such as moisture restriction, restriction at capillary tube or refrigerant leak.
-Logic: Compressor is forced to off and then tries to restart after 1 minute.

Protection
Blink 2 times
logic
(Stroke Trip) C heck B 2 N
Check B Fix Harness

Compressor Y Harness Y
Connecting
Doesn’t work
Check C
Replace
Driver PCB
N Compressor Y Capacitor N Replace
Works Intermitte ntly Spec.
Capacitor
OK Check C

Fix NG Cycle Y
Cycle Check E Y
Compressor N Replace
Damage
Repeat N Stroke Trip Reset Check C
Compressor
Check Procedure Occur? Power
Y

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B6. LED blinks seven times, then repeats

Blink Blink Blin k Blink Blink Blink Blink OFF

- Purpose : Prevent high current due to IPM Short

- Cause : Damaged IPM (Dead Short)
- Test for a dead short at Point A with a VOM.
- Logic : Compressor is forced off and tries to restart in 20seconds.

Protection
Blink 7 times
logic
(Lock Piston Trip) C heck B 5
Check B

Y Check IPM Short N

Compressor Replace
visual inspection Tes t
Doesn’t work Drive PCB
(turn off) Point A
Modify Y
N Repeat
Compressor Y Check Procedure
Power
Damage
Reset
Check C3
NG Replace
Compressor

B7.LED Blinks eight times, then repeats (Communication Error)

Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blin k F F O

- Purpose : To detecte Set control Micom and communication error

- Cause : Communication Error
- Logic : LED blink. (Compressor runs reference value before occuring communication Error)

1. Check Temp. & 2. Check whether or

Sound Pres sure of not C-Fan Works
Protection Comp and D-pipe
blink 8 times
logic
(Communication Error)check B7
Check

Check Comp. Starting Y

when C-fan doesn’t work Replace Driver PCB

N
Reset Repeat
Power Check Procedure

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D1. Activate Protection logic Cycle check with protection logic

D2. sealed system diagnosis Sealed System

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No LED operating condition Cause Service guideline

LED two - time repetition (Stroke Trip)

on - on - off - on - on - off - on - on - off repeating

LED five - time repetition (Piston Lock Trip)

on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - on - off repeating

LED six - time repetition (Current Trip)

on - on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on - on - on - on - on - off repeating

LED seven - time repetition (IPM Fault Trip)

on - on - on - on - on - on - on - off - on - on -on - on - on - on- on - off repeating

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COMPLAINT POINTS TO BE CHECKED REMEDY

Warm position. Recommended position.

colder position. Recommended position.

Warm position.

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11-6 REFRIGERATION CYCLE

Troubleshooting Chart
TEMPERATURE
STATE OF STATE OF THE
CAUSE OF THE REMARKS
THE UNIT EVAPORATOR COMPRESSOR

11-6-1 Cleaning

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“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

Under charge

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

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12-2 ICEMAKER FUNCTIONS

12-2-1 Icemaking Mode

12-2-2 Harvest Mode

12-2-3 Fill/Park Position

12-3 Trouble Shooting Ice & Water System Issues

12-3-1 Icemaker not making ice or not making enough ice (Environmental Diagnosis)

Not making ice

Water saddle valve.

fill tube heater
Is Icemaker’s tray filled No
with water or Ice? all the water valve’
connection.

Yes
Temperature

Is measured Icing fan is working.

temperature below 10°F No multi duct is blocked.
Measure the temp. gas leakage
in the icemaker
compartment

T ime Yes

How long has customer

No
waited for icemaker to
make ices?

If the is sue haven’t resolved yet, though you have checked all the items above, go to next step.

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2st STEP (Ice-detecting sensor Diagnosis)

1. Remove Ice bin from compartment 2. Close the left door 3. Wait for 3min.
(Door switch pushed)

4. Freezer door stays open

5. Push the refrigerator

button & lock button at the
same time.

If ETY is shown on the display after the procedure above, Ice-detecting sensor is normal.
If FULL is shown on the display after the procedure above, Ice-detecting sensor is abnormal.

12-3-3 Icemaker not making ice or not making enough ice (Other Suspected Items)
Strongly suspect items below If the issue remains yet, though all the diagnosis for icemaker has been carried out.
- Cap duct bad sealing
- Defective thermal sensor in the icemaker compartment
- Not cold icemaker compartment area (sealed system)

12-3-4 Not Dispensing Ice

Clogged Ice In the Ice Bin (suspected items)
- Customer haven’t used ice dispenser over a week.
Resolution : the ices gets stuck if customer doesn’t use ice dispenser.
In this case, empty the ice bin and wait until the new ices are stacked in the ice bin.
- Temperature of icemaker compartment is not cold enough.
Resolution : Check ice fan, sealed system, cap duct, vent and other items related to temperature.
- Cap duct doesn’t seal the air properly.
Resolution : Possibly, warm air could get into the compartment and make ices get stuck. Replace the cap duct with
new one.
- In-door geared motor doesn’t work
Resolution : Change the in-door geared motor and test it.
- The water comes out of fill cup and the water get into the ice bin.
Resolution : The water pressure from shutoff valve is too high.
Recommend to use regulator to the customer and close the shutoff valve slightly.
Clogged Ices In the Chute (suspected items)
- Cap duct doesn’t seal the air properly.
Resolution : Possibly, warm air could get into the compartment and make ices get stuck. Replace the cap duct with
new one.

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13-1-8 CONTROL OF FREEZER FAN MOTOR

13-1-9 Cooling Fan Motor

13-1-10 Ice Compartment Fan

13-1-11 Refrigeration room Fan Motor

13-1-12 Ice PLUS

13-1-13 How to set the display mode and cancel it

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CASE PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number. 405J

S04
158C S11

207B
503D
402A 409D

500P
S04 158A

S11
409F

103B 282G
271B 610F 282H

S04 103A S04

502A 120A
207A
409H 628A

S02 631C
402A
405E
610D 406D

327B

S10
332D
271D S11 404C

500A
145A
145B
411A
If service is required 249G, Replace with 249M.
249M 249G The opposite side of the 249M is NOT service part, because doesn’t have HARNESS.
313A
262B 120B
S14
406B
S11 B02
146C

262H
B02 249C 408A

249D
105B 302B
S14 120G
105A 408B
406F
619D
318A
317A 302C

249V
106A
300A
314A
304A
303D 303A
106A 610B
312C
312D

306A 405H
310B 404A
403B

301A 405B
329A
315B 405F
308B
315C
410G 405C
315A
308A 407A 610C

315B
315C
CUSTOMCHILL PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

205D 264A

250J

150G

150E
205I

136C
264A
FREEZER PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

145G

145C

145I
145K

136B

145F

145M
133C

132Q

145J 136E

133C
145H 134A

205D

132P
150B

237C
150A

150D

136A 150F
253D
REFRIGERATOR PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

141Q
142C

143A 141A

142D 142B 141P 141R

141Q 141Q

141A 141A

141P 141R 141P 141R

144A 162A

161B

141D

154A

161C 151B

161C

151A
151C

161A
146E

162B
DOOR PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

241A
205H
235A 231B 233B 205F
500C
180A
241K 241C
180A 233A 231A

212G

B06
241K

241B
B06

241K

241E

241E
243C B06

212J

262C 244G

619C 243B

B06 243D

312B 619B

243A
S05
624A 244G
405M 262C
262E
624C
615A

624G
409I

405M 250A
250B 252C
249H

250B
409I
253E
S05
503E
503A
249K S05 203A

249I 249J

206K

201A B06

503F 206L
406G
B06

212D

253A
250H
249E
250H

250A

249N
250H
S05

S05

249U

B06
206K

B06
249F

206L
406G 201B
212D
DISPENSER PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

276A
276G
276F

276I
405A

276B 275A

278C

279A

278D

402E 279K
402C
279L

501D

279B

281A
501A

279C
VALVE & WATER TUBE PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

617A

616G

603C

623B

616G
S04

616J

623B
616J
616F

603C 627B

S04

S04

627A

619A
ICE MAKER & ICE BIN PARTS
CAUTION : Use the part number to order part, not the position number.

630J

630J

612A

630F

630B

630C
600A 611A

607A

630A

630H

630D
606A
630E

630Q
630G
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