As on most of these units, an open defrost sensor will fault the unit out. The sensor is mounted on the evaporator, and preferably on the inlet side. There were some models which the sensor was factory-installed on the wrong tube, so pay attention to this detail when checking the sensor and the defrost heater.
RF26XAEBP/XAA
RF26XAEPN/XAA
RF26XAERS/XAA
RF26XAEWP/XAA
French 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 Defrost
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 voltages
at main PCB
Self Diagnosis: Press both buttons (Energy
Saver– Alarm) simultaneously (No sound
when both buttons are pressed at the same
time) ‟til the display quits blinking and
beeps, 8-12 seconds, then release and read
Fault Codes.
This will also cancel the Fault Mode created
by self-diagnosis at power up.
Publication # tsRF26XAE Revision Date 11/24/2010
Component Value Chart
Press Freezer button a
second time to Force
Mid Speed Run
3600RPM 2450RPM 2200RPM
Condenser Fan Delay: (Ambient Sensor) Below 60℉ Condenser-Fan is OFF regardless of the comp. operation.
NOTICE: Parts Change
RF26XAEBP 11/10
Refer to bulletin.
All Handles
SUPPORT INFORMATION
Training — Plus One http://my.plus1solutions.net/clientPortals/samsung/
Help — GSPN http://service.samsungportal.com/
Forced Mode: Press both buttons (Energy Saver– Fridge)
simultaneously (No sound when both buttons are pressed at the
same time) „til it beeps and goes blank, 8-12 seconds.
Sealed System
Component Resistance Wattage Voltage
Freezer Defrost Heater 60Ω 240 120vac
Fridge Defrost Heater 120Ω 120 120vac
French Mullion Heater 1800Ω 8 120vac
Ice Duct Heater 3600Ω 4 120vac
Dispenser Heater 7200Ω 2 120vac
Water Tank Heater 72Ω 2 12vdc
Sensors 2.5kΩ-89kΩ N/A 1~4.5vdc
Fans N/A N/A 7~12vdc
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.
Refrigerant Charge
R134a 5.64 oz.
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.

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