Model reference

Samsung DK172C-L2U

Refrigerator

4 documents16 error codes10 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

Product Specifications1 pg
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electrical part specifications_standard2 pg
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Service Manual

REFRIGERATOR Service Manual81 pg
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REFRIGERATOR Service Manual81 pg
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Error codes (16)

CodeMeaning

F-area defroster sensor open/shortFreezer evaporator defrost sensor has an open or short circuit fault, detected…F-defrost sensor openFreezer area defroster sensor open circuit fault F-defrost sensor shortFreezer area defroster sensor short circuit fault F-sensor openFreezer room temperature sensor open circuit fault F-sensor open/shortFreezer room temperature sensor has an open or short circuit fault, detected…F-sensor shortFreezer room temperature sensor short circuit fault FFDisplayed on freezer display when forced running test mode is activated…Outer sensor openAmbient (outer) temperature sensor open circuit fault Outer sensor open/shortAmbient (outside) temperature sensor has an open or short circuit fault…Outer sensor shortAmbient (outer) temperature sensor short circuit fault R-area defroster sensor open/shortRefrigerator evaporator defrost sensor has an open or short circuit fault…R-defrost sensor openRefrigerator area defroster sensor open circuit fault R-defrost sensor shortRefrigerator area defroster sensor short circuit fault R-sensor openRefrigerator room temperature sensor open circuit fault R-sensor open/shortRefrigerator room temperature sensor has an open or short circuit fault…R-sensor shortRefrigerator room temperature sensor short circuit fault

Service modes (10)

Display function of presently operating parts1
Display of presently operating partsPress Quick Freeze and Quick Cool buttons together for 3 seconds during normal operation (LED…
Exhibition modePress Quick Freeze button and Freezer Temp button together.
Forced defrost1
Forced defrost (test mode)While in forced running mode, press the PCB test button once more for R-defrost only
Forced running (test mode)Remove main PCB cover from upper part of refrigerator
Sabbath functionPress Freezer and Refrigerator temperature buttons together for 5 seconds.
Self-test (during normal operation)Press Quick Freeze and Quick Cool buttons together for 3 seconds (LED display toggles ON/OFF for 2…
Self-test (Power ON)Power on the unit
Self-test (power-on)Power on the unit; MICOM automatically performs self-test within 1 second, checking all temperature…

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