Whirlpool SBS 2006 Collection Repair Manual Models

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FRWW2VAF20/0; FRUU2VAF20/0; FRBB36AF20/2; FRUU36AF20/2; FRSS36AF20/2; FRSB36AF20/2; FTSB36AF20/3; FFII36AF20/3; FRSS36AF25/3

LCD version

Numeric display version Error Codes Error Code Numeric Display Version

Error Code LCD Version

Cause Freezer Sensor fault Refrigerator sensor fault Air Baffle fault Ambient Sensor fault Freezer too warm Appliance has been switched on for first time/ or after

SF on Freezer Display C on Freezer Display SF on Refrigerator Display AF on Refrigerator display C on Refrigerator Display

D Refrigerator display D Refrigerator display N/A

-- on Freezer display -- on Freezer display

complete defrost. Press OK Button to turn buzzer off.Wait for approx 6 hours for freezer to reach correct temperature. -9C or more on Freezer display Long-black out -9C or more on Freezer activated This display occurs after power failure. Communication fault between Main Control PCB and User PCB (control panel) Ensure that Ice maker function is switched ON Ensure that water tap is switched on and that water is coming through dispenser

CF on Freezer display CF on Freezer display

Appliance does not make ice

Appliance does not make ice

NTC Temperature resistances

Diagnostics for SF or C Error Code

Diagnostics for D Error Code

Diagnostics for CF Error Code

Explanation of Controls

Freezer Fast Freeze Compressor runs for 24hrs continuously Refrigerator Super Cool The Refrigerator runs 6 hours at the minimum temperature (which is 0) Freezer Party Mode Compressor runs for 30 minutes to enable a bottle of sparkling wine to be cooled faster. Wine to be placed anywhere in freezer Freezer Ice Mode Choice between crushed or cubed ice. Default is cubed ice Refrigerator Vacation Fridge compartment is cooled every 30 minutes to avoid bacteria growth

Sixth Sense Appliances Only Water Filter Indicator Shows the effectiveness of the water filter. It starts at F99% and counts down. Once the indicator F98% shows any percentage from F20% to F1% it is advisable to replace filter. The Filter Indicator can be reset by pressing the button for a period of 3 secs Sixth Sense Freezer Freezer compartment runs at a colder sense temperature automatically to counter act prolonged door opening Sixth Sense Refrigerator Refrigerator compartment runs at a sense colder temperature automatically to counter act prolonged door opening Numeric Display Appliances Numeric appliances have the same controls except Party Mode and Sixth Sense. The controls have the same functions a part from the Water Filter Indicator. This has a 3 level indicator that starts from Green (SIS team assumes that the next levels are Amber and Red). The Filter Indicator can be reset by pressing the button for 3 secs. Icemaker Diagnostic (Optical Indication) Accessing Diagnostic Mode: Fix the emitter flap in the closed position with a piece of tape Close the door Switch the Ice Maker on by pressing the relevant button Within 60 secs open the freezer door Hold the light switch in the closed position Switch the Ice Maker on by pressing the relevant button Listen to the receiver LED output code (Please note the manual that the above information was taken has been translated into English and therefore certain parts are not very

clear. If the following information is not exact then please contact your SIS team member so that it can be updated correctly.) LED Output Failure Indication: 2 flashesoff for 1 second2 flashes Fault - Optical Problem. Solution Change IR receiver 3 flashesoff for 1 second3 flashes Fault Ice Maker fault. Solution Change Ice Maker 4 flashesoff for 1 second4 flashes Fault Defective Relay. Solution Change IR receiver LED on for 5 seconds constantly Ice Maker is functioning correctly Note If there is more than one fault with the Ice Maker, the error code shown wil be the first one to occur. Therefore to ensure that only one fault is present, after fixing the fault shown complete the diagnostic test again. Test Points on Ice Maker

N = Neutral M = Motor Connection H = Heater Connection T = Thermostat Connection (BIMetal) L = Live (Manual states L1. Assumed to be Live) V = Water Valve Connection T-H = Bridge over to start/rotate the shut off arm

Power ON Test Points Test between points L + N Voltage check = 230V Test between points T + H motor and bimetal-thermostat check Test points T + H will verify an open/closed bimetal-thermostat. Place an insulated piece of wire across points T + H to run the motor: If the motor doesnt function it will need replaced If motor is functioning correctly; the temperature on the ice-mould is colder than -9C and the bimetal-thermostat is not closed replace the bimetal-thermostat Test between points T + H mould heater check

Place an insulated piece of wire across points T + H to run the motor After approx. rotation of the ejector heat can be felt in the mould. If this is not the case then the mould heater is defective and the complete mould will need replaced. Test between points L + V water valve check Place an insulated piece of wire across points L + V the water valve should energise and water should be seen flowing into the mould. Note A faulty mould heater will prevent the valve from energising. Test between points M + N ice maker motor check Place an insulated piece of wire across points M + N check too see if motor is running. Power OFF Test Points Test between points L+ H mould heater check a resistance reading of approx. 280 . Electronic PCB Connections

Wiring Colours

Troubleshooting

Fridge temperature too warm and meat/pan slider drawer iced

Fridge temperature too warm

Appliance does not cool down Cause: Thermal fuse open circuit. Procedure: When the appliance is powered up it will go immediately into a Defrost. If either the Thermal fuse or the Defrost Heater is open circuit then the appliance will remain in the Defrost condition. Ensure appliance is unplugged Gain access to Electronic Control PCB

Disconnect 12 Way connector block Using a multimeter: Place one probe on Pin 1 (blue wire) of the 12 Way connector. Place the other probe on Pin 1 (brown wire) of the 16 Way connector. Ensure that this is connected to the PCB. A resistance reading of between 83-94?, will confirm that the defrost heater and thermal fuse are ok. If an open circuit reading is returned then there is either an open circuit thermal fuse/defrost heater-OR- a wiring fault. Food on upper two shelves of the fridge starts to freeze (7 segment version) Cause: If customer has changed the position of the upper two shelves, this can inadvertently reduce the air circulation to the fridge sensor. This will cause the fridge sensor to continually ask for more cold air to be fed into the refrigerator compartment, which in turn will eventually freeze the food. Cure: Replace the air baffle cover and sensor support in the fridge compartment. The air baffle cover has been modified to help counter act the above problem.

New Air Baffle Cover incorporating 3 vents for better air circulation Temperature Alarm on Constantly Cause: Cause: Check for system leaks. Evaporator completely iced up Measure the pressure in the cooling cycle. Check for continuity of Bimetal between orange and white wires. Check for continuity of Thermal fuse between blue and brown wires. Check the resistance values of the heating element (84-94?)

If all the above are ok then replace Electronic Control PCB. User Interface black out Cause: The capacitor in the older Electronic PCB versions eventually start to loose their capacity to store a charge. Cure: Appliances produced before week 30 in 2004 will need both Main Control PCB and User Control PCB to be replaced. Appliances produced after week 30 in 2004 will need the Main Control PCB replaced. Mid trans bar too hot (this is the bar between the refrigerator and the freezer compartments) Cause: Compressor/Condenser fan is faulty Cure: Check wiring connections if OK then replace fan. Refrigerator compartment too warm & Freezer compartment completely frozen Cause: NTC Sensor wires are reversed in the connector block on the PCB i.e. Freezer Sensor wires are in the refrigerator sensor wires position. Cure: The correct wiring configuration is shown below. Pin 1 Freezer Probe Common (Signal) Pin 2 Fridge Probe Common (Signal) Pin 3 Freezer Probe (Signal) Pin 4 Fridge Probe (Signal)

4 Way Connector Main Control PCB

Refrigerator or Freezer Door Open Alarm On and Red LED Flashing Cause:

Refrigerator door switch faulty Freezer door switch faulty Cure: Check wiring connections at 16 Way connector, on the Main PCB, Pin 7 for the Refrigerator and Pin 6for the Freezer. If the wiring is OK then replace relevant door switch. Rattling Noise from the Appliance Cause: Capacitors on the Main Electronic PCB are not holding a charge. Cure: Replace Main Electronic PCB Ice Water all around the Ice Maker Cause: Check if water is dripping from the water tube in the ice maker Cure: If this is the case then the valve is not closing properly and is therefore faulty. The valve has to be replaced. Cause: Check if the appliance is taking in too much water into the ice maker. This process is timed and should run for 7.5 secs which will mean approx. 125 CubicCM of water. Cure: Use adjustment screw on Ice Maker timer to alter the amount taken in. When the small hole is centred in the larger hole then the water fill time is set to 7.5 secs (Normal fill capacity) Turning screw clockwise decreases water filling Turning screw anti-clockwise increases water filling A complete 360 rotation increases/decreases 40 Cubic CM of water or 2.4 secs A 180 half rotation increases/decreases 20 Cubic CM of water or 1.2 secs

Refrigerator compartment too warm (LCD Version only) Cause: Bimetal is positioned incorrectly If the sensing surface is placed face down on top of the evaporator it reduces the duration of the defrost cycle and therefore will eventually cause the evaporator to ice up completely which will in turn reduce the air flow between the compartments. Cure: Ensure that Bimetal is positioned correctly. See Diagrams