Service Manual, 2016-12

Service Manual
Applicable models Model Code
SO-BCD510WE-UT 22031020000108
SO-BCD510WE-UT 22031020000821

(The picture is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real
product)

Prepared by R&D:Qing chunyu

QA:Li jiangli
Reviewed by
SVC:Chen Lei
R&D:Geng Xiuhua
Approved by
SVC:Guang Taoshuai

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Important Safety Notice

The Maintenance Manual is only for the use of maintenance personnel with certain experience and background
in electrical, electronic and mechanical field.
Any attempt to repair main devices may lead to personal injury and property loss.
Manufacturers or distributors are not responsible for the content of the Manual and interpretation thereof.

Midea Refrigerators
Technical Maintenance Manual
Copyright @2016
All rights reserved. Replication of all or part of the Manual in any forms shall not be allowed without written
approval by the Overseas Sales Corporation of Midea Refrigerators.

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Contents
1.Safety Warning Code ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1Warning for operation safety .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2Safety instruction for refrigerant ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.Description for product features .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.Installation and commissioning .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.1Handling ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2Disassembly (None) ..................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Installation location..................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Leveling of the refrigerator .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.5Change the door opening direction ................................................................................................................ 11
3.6 Installation of handle ................................................................................................................................... 14
3.7 Installation of door lock(None) .................................................................................................................... 15
3.8 Adjustment to level the door(None) .............................................................................................................. 15
3.9 Adjustment to shelves(None) ....................................................................................................................... 15
4.Terms ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Definition of model(None) .......................................................................................................................... 15
4.2Location of nameplate .................................................................................................................................. 15
5.Product specification.......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Typespecification(None) ............................................................................................................................. 16
5.2 Electrical parameters ................................................................................................................................... 16
5.3Inside temperature ....................................................................................................................................... 16
5.4Defrosting parts ........................................................................................................................................... 17
5.5Circuit diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 17
6.Internal view and dimension .............................................................................................................................. 18
6.1Main parts and their names ........................................................................................................................... 18
6.2External dimension ...................................................................................................................................... 19
7.Refrigerating piping system and circulating route of cooling air ........................................................................ 20
7.1 Refrigerating piping system ......................................................................................................................... 20
7.2Circulating route of cooling air ..................................................................................................................... 21
8. 8. Dismantling of parts ...................................................................................................................................... 22
8.1 Parts on the door ......................................................................................................................................... 22
8.2 Parts inside the refrigerator .......................................................................................................................... 22
8.3 Light system............................................................................................................................................... 23
8.4Air duct and fan motor ................................................................................................................................. 23
8.5Evaporator and temperature sensing system ................................................................................................... 24

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8.6Compressor case .......................................................................................................................................... 26
8.7Display and main control panel ..................................................................................................................... 27
8.8 Bar counter(None) ...................................................................................................................................... 28
8.9 Water dispenser(None) ................................................................................................................................ 28
8.10 Ice maker ................................................................................................................................................. 28
9. Function and operation9.1Operation panel ...................................................................................................... 35
9.2 Setting of the gear ....................................................................................................................................... 36
9.3 Control of standby function ......................................................................................................................... 36
9.4 Control of ice maker ................................................................................................................................... 36
9.5 Fault code and solutions .............................................................................................................................. 36
9.6Defrosting function ...................................................................................................................................... 37
9.7Test mode ................................................................................................................................................... 37
9.8Self-diagnosis.............................................................................................................................................. 38
10.Circuit description ........................................................................................................................................... 39
10.1 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................... 39
10.2Door trip test circuit(None) ......................................................................................................................... 39
10.3Temperature test circuit .............................................................................................................................. 39
10.4Fan motor circuit of the freezing chamber .................................................................................................... 40
10.5Refrigerator fan motor circuit (None) .......................................................................................................... 41
10.6Condensing fan motor circuit (None) ........................................................................................................... 41
10.7Damper motor circuit (None) ...................................................................................................................... 41
10.8Resistance value of the sensor (R/T) ............................................................................................................ 41
11.Troubleshooting Method .................................................................................................................................. 42
11.1 No refrigeration ........................................................................................................................................ 42
11.2 Compressor failure .................................................................................................................................... 44
11.3 Defrosting is not working .......................................................................................................................... 45
11.4 Fan in the freezing chamber is abnormal ..................................................................................................... 46
11.5 Damper is abnormal(None)11.6 Lights inside the refrigerator dont light up.................................................... 47
12. Figures and details of repair parts(Documents are provided separately) ......................................................... 48
12.1 Figure ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
12.2 List of parts and components...................................................................................................................... 48
13Appendix: .................................................................................................................................................... 48
13.1Electrical Schematic Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 48
13.2refrigerator maintenance tooling and equipment and material ........................................................................ 48

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1.Safety Warning Code

1.1Warning for operation safety

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1.2Safety instruction for refrigerant

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2.Description for product features

This product is provided with following features:

(The picture is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real
product)
1） Full air cooling frost-free design
2） Electronic temperature control system with more accurate temperature control.
3） The crisper for fruits and vegetables can be adjusted in humidity.
4） Space is reserved for ice maker and customers can purchase the matching ice maker to install.

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3.Installation and commissioning

3.1Handling

1) Protecttherefrigeratorinmovingit
Sameasshownasleftphoto,pleasemoveitbyhandcartwi
thcushion
2) Removeallpackingmaterialsandbottomcushion,then
moveintohouseforplacement
3) Aftermovingittoappropriatelocation,waitfor2hoursbe
forepoweron.

3.2Disassembly (None)

The refrigerator door needs to be dismantled if it cannot enter the room in the whole.

3.3 Installation location

Location that is easy for ventilation shall be

chosen to facilitate heat dissipation, enhance its
performance and reduce the energy consumption.

3.4 Leveling of the refrigerator

If the refrigerator cannot be placed steadily, adjust

the footing to level it.

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3.5Change the door opening direction

1Unplug your refrigerator and remove all food from

the door shelves.
2Remove the left cover plate and the right top hinge
cover, then unscrew and remove the right top hinge.
Keep the screws to reuse

3Lift the freezer door up and away from your

refrigerator.
4Unscrew the three screws holding the center hinge,
remove the hinge, then lift the refrigerator door up
and away from your refrigerator. Save the screws to
reuse.

5Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom hinge,

then remove the bottom hinge from the bottom right
side of the refrigerator.
6Unscrew the hinge pin from the right side of the
bottom hinge and move it to the left side, then
secure the bottom hinge to the bottom left side of the
refrigerator, using the screws you removed
previously.

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7Remove the plastic bushing from the top right of
the freezer and refrigerator doors.

8Remove the hole cap from the top left of

refrigerator door and insert it in the other side.

9Insert the plastic bushings into the left sides of

freezer and refrigerator doors.

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10Remove the door block from the bottom, right
side of the door and attach it to the other side.

11Attach the left upper door self-locking block and

the left door-open stopper to the left side of the
freezer door.

12Remove the right upper door self-locking block

and the right door-open stopper. Store in a safe
place in case you need to reverse the door position
again.
13Remove the two hole caps from the left side,
where the center hinge will go, and insert them into
the other side.
14Attach the refrigerator door on the bottom hinge,
then attach the center left hinge to the left side of the
refrigerator.

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15Put the freezer door onto the center left hinge,
then attach the top left hinge to the top of
refrigerator. Cover the hinge with the top left hinge
cover and cover the screw holes on the right side of
the top with the cover plate you previously removed

3.6 Installation of handle

Note: Figures in the user manual are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly.
The refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of electrical supply before attempting the
installation of accessory.
Schematic diagram of handle installation Design sketch of installed handle

(Pictures and objects are not consistent, in order to prevail in kind)

; ; ; Take out the two crisscross-screw; and install them into the door holes; turn the screws till to the
bottom;
; Aim at screws to install the handle;

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; The screws in the hole at the side of the handle and turn the screws till them very tight;
Screw cap should be put on the screw.

3.7 Installation of door lock(None)

3.8 Adjustment to level the door(None)

3.9 Adjustment to shelves(None)

4.Terms

4.1 Definition of model(None)

4.2Location of nameplate

Label

(The picture is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real
product)

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5.Product specification

5.1 Typespecification(None)

5.2 Electrical parameters

Product Name SO-BCD510WE-UT SO-BCD510WE-UT

Product Code 22031020000108 22031020000821
Name Item Type Specification Specification
Compressor / PE50H1F-4SVL(LMD#) PE50H1F-4SVL(MD3#)
8EA19C3/QP2-15/QP2- 8EA19C3/QP2-15/QP2-1
Starter PTC
15 5
3TM166TF2/DRB18T61 3TM166TF2/DRB18T61A
Overload protector OLP
Compressor A1 1

Winding resistance of Rmc:10-20Ω Rmc:10-20Ω

compressor wiring Rsc:30-50Ω Rsc:30-50Ω
terminal Rms=Rmc+Rsc Rms=Rmc+Rsc

Fan motor of the

BLDC DC12V/≤4W DC12V/≤4W
freezing chamber
Motor Ventilation door of the
/ / /
refrigerating chamber
Condensation fan / / /
Lights inside the
/ / /
freezing chamber
Lights inside Lights inside the
240V/40W 240V/40W
the refrigerator refrigerating chamber
Switch of the mechanicalsw
secto secto
refrigerator door itch

5.3Inside temperature

Temperature tolerance ≤2 oC
Compartment The highest (oC) Lowest (oC)
Freezing -14 -24
Refrigerating 9 1
Variable temperature / /

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5.4Defrosting parts

Initial defrosting period Normal defrosting period

Defrosting period Temperature is lower than 0
o
6~24 hours
C
Defrosting sensor NTC B3839
Thermal fuse Cant be restored 77 oC
Defrosting heater in freezing
Steel pipe 220V/180W
chamber

5.5Circuit diagram

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6.Internal view and dimension

6.1Main parts and their names

(The picture is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real product)
Freezer chamber Refrigerator chamber
1.Steel wire shelf 7.Regulating foot
2.Air duct components in freezing chamber 8.Bottle frame in freezing chamber
3.Air duct components in refrigerating 9.Storage box
chamber 10.Small bottle frame in refrigerating chamber
4.Glass shelf 11.Media and large bottle frame in refrigerating chamber
5.Cover plate of crisper 12.Large bottle frame in lower part of refrigerating
6.Crisper for fruit and vegetable chamber

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6.2External dimension

Front view Side view

Down view Open Door

Maximum open angle of door

(The picture is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real
product)

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7.Refrigerating piping system and circulating route of cooling air

7.1 Refrigerating piping system

1 Compressor→2 Exhaust transition→3 Left condenser→4 Anti-condensation tube→5 Right

condenser→6 Dry filter →7 Capillary tube→8 Evaporator →9 Suction tube →10 Suction
connection tube→ 1 Compressor

(The picture is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real
product)

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7.2Circulating route of cooling air

(The picture is only for reference, and specific appearance and configuration are subject to the real

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8. 8. Dismantling of parts

8.1 Parts on the door

Door seal
Door seal is installed into door liner groove.
1） Open the refrigerator door;
2） Take the door seal out of door liner;

Door tray
Lift up the bottle frame and take it out from the door
liner of the refrigerator.

rollover beam None

8.2 Parts inside the refrigerator

Shelves
1） Pull out the partition plate completely.
1) Lift it up and take it out from the refrigerator.

Frozen fruit vegetable box cover

1） Remove the crisper cover of refrigerating chamber
in the following sequenceFirst, take out the crisper.
2） Pull out the crisper cover completely.Lift it up and
take it out from the refrigerator.

Drawer None
Ice tray None

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8.3 Light system

Light
1） Light of the refrigerating chamber is located upper
chamberRemove the screw.
2） Loosen the hook and remove the light.
Light switch
There is a light switch on the side wall of the
refrigerating chamber.
1） Loosen the hook with small normal screwdriver
and pull out the switch until the wire connector
reveals.

8.4Air duct and fan motor

Air duct components in freezing chamber

All accessories in the freezing chamber should be
dismantled before removing the air duct components.
1） Remove 2 screws on the cover plate of the freezing
air duct using a cross screwdriver;
2） Pull out the connector terminal of the fan motor;

Fan motor

1） Disassemble buckles at the back of the freezing air

duct and remove 4 front cover plates;
2） Remove 3 screws using a cross screwdriver to get
the fan and components of fan brackets;
3） Remove 1 screws using a cross screwdriver to
separate fan brackets and the fan;
4） Separate the fan and fan blade (pull it out using
great force);
5） Replace the fan in reverse steps;

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Damper assembly (None)

8.5Evaporator and temperature sensing system

Evaporator in freezing chamber

1） Remove the air duct components in freezing

chamber.
2） Disconnect all connectors.
3） Remove the welding on inlet and outlet tubes.
4） Remove two screws which are used to fix the
evaporator and remove the evaporator.

Components on the evaporator

Fuse
The fuse is located on top of the evaporator
1） connect the fuse connector.
2） Cut off the band which fixes the fuse.
3） Separate the fuse and the evaporator.
*,Dont break the welding of the evaporator in case that
only the fuse needs to be replaced.

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Defrost sensor
The defrost sensor is located on top of the evaporator.
1） Disconnect the connector of defrost sensor
2） Cut off the band which fixes the sensor.
3） Separate the sensor and the evaporator.
*,Dont break the welding of the evaporator in case that
only the sensor needs to be replaced

Defrost heater
The defrost heater is located at bottom of the evaporator.
1） Disconnect the connector of defrost heater.
2） Cut off the band which fixes the defrost heater.
3） Take off the defrost heater from the evaporator.
*,Dont break the welding of the evaporator in case that
only the defrost heater needs to be replaced.

Refrigerator chamber sensor

air duct components in refrigerating chamber should be
dismantled before removing the sensor.
1） Remove the air duct components in refrigerating
chamber.
2） Then remove the sensor.

Ambient temperature sensor

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The sensor is located on the inner side of the upper hinge
cover and sends temperature signal to microprocessor.

Freezer sensor None

8.6Compressor case

Rear cover and compressor case None

Condenser fan moto None
Terminal box of the compressor None
Standby condenser None
Piping system in the compressor case

Starter and protector of the compressor

1. Remove the screws

1） Two screws outside
2） One screw inside

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2. Remove the clipping strip

Slowly pull it out

3. Remove the protective cover

1Pry the protective cover slowly from the upper part,
2Pull it out and remove it.

4. Remove the starter and protector

Unplug the starter and protector (you can use a
screwdriver to pry it slowly)

5. The reverse process can complete installation. /

8.7Display and main control panel

Display control board

1） Remove two screws from the refrigerating air
duct with a cross screwdriver;
2） Pull all connector terminals out of the
refrigerating air duct to remove its components;
3） Uncover the temperature control indication
sticker on the cover plate of the air duct;
4） Gently pry out the PCB installation box with a
straight screwdriver to get the master control
board and installation box components;
5） Pry open the buckle of the PCB installation box
with a straight screwdriver to see the PCB
board;
6） 2Remove 2 screws using a cross screwdriver to
remove the master control board;
7） Pull out the connector terminal and replace the
master control board in reverse steps;
*PCBThe temperature control indication sticker is
likely to be damaged when replacing PCB, thus it is
advised to prepare one for standby before replacement

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Main control board

It’s integrated with the display control panel.

8.8 Bar counter(None)

Disassembly and installation of bar counter None

Disassembly and installation bar doorseal None

8.9 Water dispenser(None)

Disassembly and installation of water valve None

Disassembly and installation of water tank None

8.10 Ice maker

The parts of ice maker

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Disassembly and installation of ice maker

1) Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet.
2) Remove the freezer shelf and ice tray rack from
the freezer.
3) Remove the plug from the inside of the freezer
compartment with a putty knife.

4) Peel off the label covering the ice maker hole on

the back of the refrigerator, then remove the foam
from the hole with the needle nose pliers. Retain
the foam for future use.

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5) Push the water inlettube into zhe small hole on
back of refrigerator.Rotate while inserting the
tube until the flat surface of inlettube is tight
against the back of the refrigerator.

6) Secure the water inlet tube to the back of the

refrigerator with two self-drilling screws
(provided).
7) Squeeze together and slide the tube clamp over
the fill tube. While still squeezing the clamp,
insert one end of the plastic tube into the fill tube
as far as it will go, then slide the clamp downward
to capture the fill tube in place.

8) Insert the two ice maker mounting screws into the

holes in the freezer wall. Turn each screw
clockwise five times.

9) Use needle nose pliers to remove the terminal

cover located at the top of the freezer by first
pulling down one side of the cover, then pulling
down the other side. Save the terminal cover for
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10) With the ice maker in one hand, plug the wiring
harness connector into the terminal located at the
top of the freezer panel. Make sure that the
connection is tight. Make sure the wiring harness
is still in the hook on the back of ice maker.

11) Mount the ice maker onto the two ice maker
mounting screws you installed in step 9. Make
sure that the water inlet tube is sitting inside the
fill cup, then tighten the screws.

12) Adjust the leveling bracket to level the ice maker.

The ice maker is level when the gap between the
freezer wall and the ice maker is the same at the
top and bottom.

13) Reinstall the freezer shelf and set the ice storage
bin on the shelf.

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14) Locate the pre-punched holes at the bottom right
corner of the back panel of the refrigerator. Align
the bracket of the water valve with the factory
drilled holes, then use a Phillips head screwdriver
to drive the two self-drilling screws through the
bracket and into the cabinet.

15) Connect the wiring harness to the water valve,

making sure that the connection is tight.

16) Grasp the other end of the plastic tube and push it
firmly into the quick-connection on the valve
until it bottoms out.

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17) Clean the back of the cabinet with a commercial
household cleaner, ammonia, or alcohol before
applying the clamps.
18) Secure the plastic water supply tubing to the back
of the cabinet with two plastic clamps.

Disassembly and installation of water system

Before you begin, please note:
 This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer.
 Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of water damage.
 Water hammer (water banging in the pipe) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the
water supply line to the refrigerator.
 To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.
 If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the ice maker wire signal arm is in
the OFF position.
 Do not install the ice maker tubing in areas where temperature falls below freezing.
 When using any electrical devices (such as power drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
 All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
1) Disconnect the refrigerator from the electric wall /
outlet.
2) Remove the parts in the water line kit that you
purchased for this purpose.
3) Connect the end of the water supply line to the
household cold water line behind the refrigerator.
Choose a location for the valve that is easy to
access. We recommend that you connect it to the
side of a vertical water pipe. If it is necessary to
connect it to a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoiding drawing off any sediment
from the water pipe.
4) Make sure that the household water supply is /
turned off, then drill a ¼” hole in the water pipe
(even if using a self-piercing valve), using a sharp
bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the
hole. Take care not to allow water to drain into
the drill. Failure to drill a ¼” hole may result in
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5) Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp, then tighten the pipe clamp
screws until the sealing washer begin to swell. Do
not over-tighten or you may crush the tubing.
6) Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall /
or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
7) Connect the tubing to the valve by placing the
compression nut and ferrules (sleeves) for copper
tubing onto to the end of the tubing and connect it
to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully
inserted into the valve.
8) Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic
tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into
the valve and tighten compression nut until it is
hand-tight, then tighten one additional turn with a
wrench. Over-tightening may cause leaks.
9) Place the end of the water supply line into a sink
or bucket and flush the water supply line with
water until the water runs clear.
10) Unscrew the plastic cap from the water inlet valve
and discard it.

11) Slide a brass compression nut, then a ferrule

(sleeve), onto the water supply line.
12) Push the end of the tubing into the water inlet
valve as far as it will go or -inch, then slide the
ferrule (sleeve) into the valve inlet and finger
tighten the compression nut onto the valve.
Tighten another half turn with a wrench. DO NOT
overtighten.
13) Secure the water supply line to the back panel of /
your refrigerator with a steel clamp and screw at
the location shown on the illustration.
14) Coil the excess water supply line (about 2- turns)
behind the refrigerator and arrange the coils so
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surface.
15) Turn on the water supply at the shutoff valve and
tighten any connections that leak.
16) Reconnect the refrigerator to the electric wall
outlet.
17) To turn on the ice maker, lower the wire signal
arm.
Disassembly and installation ice machine sensor None

9. Function and operation9.1Operation panel

See figure below for buttons and display arrangement of human-machine interface:

Button SET SET Gear set button

1 1Gear
2 2Gear
3 3Gear
Display screen 4 4Gear
5 5Gear
6 Indicator of ready mode
Display At the first time of power-on, the display screen (including button light) will be

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bright for 3 seconds and then press the middle gear to show operation
Normal operation displayWhen failure occurs, the corresponding LED light
group will display fault code (circular display);If no failure occurs, the current
operation gear will be displayed.

9.2 Setting of the gear

SET25
Press the gear setting button “SET” once, the gear will be changed once; 25 seconds after setting
the gear, the refrigerator will be running in accordance with the set value.
The gear can be set to: (The set temperature will be reduced by 1°C and it can be set circularly)

1Gear 2 Gear 3 Gear 4 Gear 5 Gear

9.3 Control of standby function

When the refrigerator is working, keep pressing the gear setting button “SET” for 3 seconds
(takes effect when releasing the button), the refrigerator will be in standby mode, the standby
indicator will light up and all loads will stop working;
When the refrigerator is in standby mode, press the gear setting button “SET”, the refrigerator will enter
normal operation mode, the standby indicator will light off and the refrigerator will operate normally;

9.4 Control of ice maker

When the refrigerator is power-on, it doesn’t enter into inspection process, and the ice maker
will power on after the display panel is fully displayed;
When the refrigerator is power-on, it enters into inspection process, and the ice maker will
power on after the compressor starts up;

9.5 Fault code and solutions

Fault Code
Fault content Display Steps for maintenance methods
code visible
Step 1: Check whether the terminal CN3 is well stuck,
pull out the terminal and re-stick it in place
Step 2: Check to see if there’re foreign matters on the
Temperature
“On” of LED1 terminal. Pull out the refrigerating sensor according to
sensor fault in
E1 Yes and LED2
refrigerating the method in described in Article 8.4 and then inspect
simultaneously
chamber
the sensor against the resistance value table in 10.8.
Step 3: Replace main control board
Step 4: Replace electrical wiring main harness
“On” of LED1 Step 1: Check whether the terminal CN3 is well stuck,
Fault of F frost
E5 Yes and LED3
sensor pull out the terminal and re-stick it in place
simultaneously

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Step 2: Check to see if there’re foreign matters on the
terminal. Pull out the defrost sensor in freezing
chamber according to the method in described in
Article 8.4 and then inspect the sensor against the
resistance value table in 10.8.
Step 3: Replace main control board
Step 4: Replace electrical wiring main harness
Step 1: Check whether the terminal CN3 of main
control board is well stuck, pull out the terminal and
re-stick it in place
Step 2: Check to see if there’re foreign matters on the
Ambient “On” of LED1 terminal. Pull out the defrost sensor in freezing
E7 temperature Yes and LED4
sensor fault simultaneously chamber according to the method in described in
Article 8.4 and then inspect the sensor against the
resistance value table in 10.8.
Step 3: Replace main control board
Step 4: Replace electrical wiring main harness

9.6Defrosting function

1) Defrost the freezing chamber as per the accumulative operation time of the Compressor
2) If power failure occurs abruptly to the Compressor and the defrosting sensor in freezing chamber is less
than 0°C after powering on, then first conduct defrosting once. If more than 0°C, then defrosting is not
needed.
3) After that, conduct defrosting according to using condition and ambient temperature in a period
between 6 and 24 hours as per the accumulative operation time of the Compressor.

9.7Test mode

Test
Test items Testing Method Expected result
module
LED indicators on Gear 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 light up
Keep pressing the SET button
and flicker in the frequency of 0.5s, then the
for 15 seconds and release
Enter Test refrigerator enters into test mode
Mode After entering into test mode,
then the refrigerator will exit the test mode and
if no button is pressed within
return to normal operation mode
Test 25 seconds
Mode LED indicators on Gear 1, 2 and 3 light up and
Select to Enter into test mode and press
other LED indicators light off, then the
enter into button for the first time
compressor and the fan will start working
forced
In forced cooling mode, if no
cooling then the refrigerator will exit the test mode and
button is pressed within 36
mode return to normal operation mode
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LED indicators on Gear 3, 4 and 5 light up and
other LED indicators light off, then the
Enter into test mode and press
compressor and the fan will stop working, the
button for the second time
heater will start working and the refrigerator will
enter into forced defrosting mode
Select to In forced defrosting mode,
enter into when the defrosting sensor
then the refrigerator will exit the test mode and
forced reach a temperature of 8°C and
return to normal operation mode
defrosting the defrosting heater has been
mode working for 3 minutes,
In forced defrosting mode, if
the temperature of defrosting
then the refrigerator will exit the test mode and
sensor is always lower than
return to normal operation mode
8°C and the defrosting heater
has been working for 1 hour,
Select to
Enter into test mode and press then the refrigerator will exit the test mode and
exit the
button for the third time return to normal operation mode
test mode

9.8Self-diagnosis

 Conditions for entering into this mode

When the power is on for the first time, here is no sensor failure and the defrost sensor temperature
is equal to or more than 0°C.
 Self-diagnosis process

1. Defrost heater is on for 2 seconds and off for 2 seconds;

2. The fan is on for 10 seconds and off for 2 seconds;

3. The refrigerator is refrigerating for 20 minutes. (The compressor fans are all on)
 Exit out of self-diagnosis

1. Stop self-diagnosing and turn into normal mode;

2. Failure occurs to the sensor during self-diagnosis and exit out of self-diagnosis mode;

3. Set forced defrosting function during self-diagnosis.

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10.Circuit description

10.1 Power Supply

The AC input power is reduced in voltage by SMPS control chip and filtered off wave by the
inductance-capacitance filter, then output the DC 12V power which will mainly power the relay that
controls strong current. Relay is used to control the strong current loaded switches of compressor, ice
maker and defrost heater. The DC 12V power will output stable 5V electricity after passing through the
adjustor 7805, to power for the main control chip and thus monitor the temperature changes in refrigerator.

10.2Door trip test circuit(None)

10.3Temperature test circuit

It’s conducted by the sensor, making use of the characteristics that resistance value reduces as the
temperature increases, and the thermistor that has temperature coefficient of resistance in medium
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The characteristic that resistance value reduces as the temperature increases is deemed to have negative
slope or negative temperature coefficient (NTC), and such thermistor is called as NTC thermistor. The
resistance value changes sensitively with temperature and typically changes 7% ~ 3% per degree
centigrade. Sensor used in the refrigerator is NTC thermistor.
There is following computing formula for the sensor:
Sampling voltage / reference voltage = R1 / (RNTC + R1)
AD value / reference AD value = R1 / (RNTC + R1)
The reference voltage is 5V, RNTC is the resistance value of the sensor, R1 is R31\R32\R33 in schematic
diagram that is 5.1K

10.4Fan motor circuit of the freezing chamber

The fan in the freezing chamber is running when the compressor is operating. Check 12V and FAN to see
if there is a voltage of 12V. When in normal operation, the fan is in low level and the voltage between 12V
and FAN is more than 11V. If there’s no voltage when the compressor is in operation, fan motor or electric
control panel can be replaced.

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10.5Refrigerator fan motor circuit (None)

10.6Condensing fan motor circuit (None)

10.7Damper motor circuit (None)

10.8Resistance value of the sensor (R/T)

Tx() RK Tx() RK Tx() RK Tx() RK Tx() RK

-30 33.81 -15 14.31 0 6.495 15 3.141 30 1.617

-29 31.85 -14 13.55 1 6.175 16 2.999 31 1.55

-28 30.01 -13 12.83 2 5.873 17 2.865 32 1.486

-27 28.29 -12 12.16 3 5.587 18 2.737 33 1.426

-26 26.68 -11 11.52 4 5.315 19 2.616 34 1.368

-25 25.17 -10 10.92 5 5.06 20 2.501 35 1.312

-24 23.76 -9 10.35 6 4.818 21 2.391 36 1.259

-23 22.43 -8 9.82 7 4.589 22 2.287 37 1.209

-22 21.18 -7 9.316 8 4.372 23 2.188 38 1.161

-21 20.01 -6 8.841 9 4.167 24 2.094 39 1.115

-20 18.9 -5 8.392 10 3.972 25 2.005 40 1.071

-19 17.87 -4 7.968 11 3.788 26 1.919 41 1.029

-18 16.9 -3 7.568 12 3.613 27 1.838 42 0.9885

-17 15.98 -2 7.19 13 3.447 28 1.761 43 0.9506

-16 15.12 -1 6.833 14 3.29 29 1.687 44 0.914

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11.Troubleshooting Method

11.1 No refrigeration

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11.2 Compressor failure

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11.3 Defrosting is not working

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11.4 Fan in the freezing chamber is abnormal

Refer to this method for other fans.

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11.5 Damper is abnormal(None)11.6 Lights inside the refrigerator dont light up

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12. Figures and details of repair parts(Documents are provided separately)

12.1 Figure

12.2 List of parts and components

13Appendix:

13.1Electrical Schematic Diagram

(Model:***)

13.2refrigerator maintenance tooling and equipment and material

Tooling

No. Name Photo Main Usage

1 Phillips screwdriver screw assemble and disassemble

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/slotted screw and rivet assemble and

2
screwdriver/scraper disassemble

hinge and compressor screw

3 Socket spanner 5/16
assemble and disassemble

display panel and air duct

4 Sucker
cover disassemble

handle assemble and

5 Allen wrench2.8~4mm
disassemble

6 Vise grip pliers sealing process tube

7 Pipe cutter pipe cutting

8 Knife assistive tool

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9 Nipper pliers assistive tool

10 Capillary tube scissors Shear capillary

Equipment
No. Name Photo Main Usage

1 Vacuum pump vacuum pumping

2 Electronic scale weighing refrigerant/gas

pipe and cooling

High pressure nitrogen with
3 system(condenser, evaporator,
piezometer
etc) impurities clean

4 Soldering gun heating and welding

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connection process
5 Quick coupling pipelinevacuumorchargerefriger
antwillbeused.

welding point leakage detect, if

6 hand leak detector
no, use soap-suds

material
No. Name Photo Main Usage

1 Process pipeline Chargetherefrigerant

Involving a system failure to be

2 Dry filter
replaced

3 Copper welding rod tube welding

4 Refrigerant/gas Add refrigerant to the system

door fixing for reversible door

5 Sealing tape
option

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Midea Refrigerators
If you need to get detailed technical information from the manufacturer, please contact:

xxx@midea.com
Refrigeration Division
Overseas Sales Company
Address: No. 176, Jinxiu Avenue, Economic-Technological Development Area, Hefei, Anhui, China

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