Sub-Zero Built-In Refrigeration manual

B UIL T -I N R EFRIGERA TION U SE &C ARE I NFORMA TION[...]

CONTENTS Sub-Zero Built-In Refrigeration 3 Sub-Zero Built-In Features 4 Sub-Zero Built-In Models 5 Sub-Zero Built-In Use & Care 12 Keeping Food at Its Best 25 Food Storage Recommendations 29 T roubleshooting Guide 35 Service Information 38 Sub-Zero Warranty 39 SUB-ZERO ® is a registered trademark of Sub-Zero Freezer Company , Inc. As you read [...]

3 THANK Y OU Thank you for purchasing your new Sub-Zero Built-In unit. With Sub-Zero, you can rely on a 6 0-year tradition of quality and reliability . The Built-In line brings together the latest and finest features in home refrigeration to give y ou the freshest food possible. S ub-Zero’ s design, beauty and quality are reflected in the broad r[...]

4 With the installation of a harness kit, these appliances ar e Star -K compliant to meet strict religious regulations in conjunction with specific instructions found on www .star -k.org. For details about the harness kit, contact your Sub-Zero dealer . BUIL T -IN FEA TURES Classic framed models — the look that made Sub-Zero famous — feature an[...]

5 W ARRANTY Sub-Zero products are covered by a two, five and twelve year resi- dential warranty (exclusions apply). See warranty details at the end of this guide. A djustable door s helves Fr ont venting allows unit to be completely built in Removable kickplate F our -sided m agnetic gaskets Adjustable roll-out utility basket A djustable spill- p r[...]

6 SUB-ZER O BUIL T -IN MODELS MODEL 601F ALL FREEZER A djustable door s helves Fr ont venting allows unit to be completely built in Removable kickplate F our -sided m agnetic gaskets A djustable wire s helves Serial and model number plate Roll-out storage baskets Her metically sealed r efrigeration units A utomatic ice m aker Lighted electronic con[...]

7 T riple-pane, UV -resistant low- energy glass door Four -sided magnetic gaskets Door closers Removable kickplate High humidity crisper drawer Adjustable spill- proof glass shelves Lighted electronic control panel Hermetically sealed refrigeration units Front venting allows unit to be completely built in Serial and model number plate Automatic ice[...]

8 A djustable dairy compartment Adjustable door shelves F our -sided m agnetic gaskets Door closers Removable kickplate High humidity c risper drawer A djustable roll-out u tility basket Adjustable spill- proof glass shelves Lighted electronic control panel Hermetically sealed refrigeration units Front venting allows unit to be completely b uilt in[...]

9 Adjustable dairy compartment Adjustable r oll-out utility basket High humidity crisper drawer Removable kickplate Ice storage drawer Adjustable wir e shelves Serial and model number plate Hermetically sealed refrigeration units Front venting allows unit to be completely built in Lighted electronic control panel Roll-out fr eezer baskets Four -sid[...]

10 Adjustable dairy compartment Adjustable r oll-out utility basket High humidity crisper drawer Removable kickplate Ice storage drawer Adjustable door shelves Serial and model number plate Hermetically sealed refrigeration units Front venting allows unit to be completely built in Lighted electronic control panel Roll-out fr eezer baskets Four -sid[...]

11 A djustable dairy c ompartment A djustable spill- p roof glass shelves Egg tray Removable kickplate Adjustable door shelves F reezer u tility rack A utomatic ice m aker S erial and model number plate Hermetically sealed refrigeration units Front venting allows unit to be completely built in L ighted electronic control panel Roll-out freezer b as[...]

12 ELECTRONIC CONTR OL SYSTEM The Electronic Control System of your Sub-Zero Built-In unit monitors and accurately d isplays temperatures within one degree of your preset temperature. It also monitors oper- ation of the unit and lets you know if there’ s a p roblem. Y ou’ll find the Control Center located in the refrigerator section of all mode[...]

13 PO WER A ll Built-In units feature a U NIT ON / OFF k ey pad on the Control Center . This key pad will turn off all electrical power to the unit. When t he power is off, the OFF indicator light will be visible in the Control Center display panel. This UNIT ON / OFF key pad means you don’ t have to shut off power at the circuit breaker or wall [...]

14 SUB-ZER O BUIL T -IN USE & C ARE REFRIGERA T OR ST ORA GE HIGH HUMIDITY CRISPER DRA WER T o remove your high humidity crisper drawer , pull open until the drawer stops. Now raise the front of the drawer and pull it out. T o reinstall, i nsert the drawer into the tracks with the front end raised. Refer to the illustration below . Some units a[...]

15 DOOR SHEL VES AND D AIR Y COMP AR TMENT The door shelves and dairy compartment are adjustable within the guides of the door liner . NOTE: Glass door models do not have door shelves or a dairy compartment. T o remove a shelf or the dairy compartment, lift it up and out from the bottom. T o reinstall, push it down into the guides. Refer to the ill[...]

16 ICE MAKER OPERA TION The ice maker in your Sub-Zero freezer is fully automatic and has been tested at the factory . T o start making ice, activate the I CE ON / OFF key pad on the Control Center . For Models 601F , 611, 611G, 650, 650G, 661, 642, 685, 632 and 695, the ice maker system w ill shut off if the ice bucket is not in place. ICE PR ODUC[...]

W A TER DISPENSER OPERA TION T o operate the water dispenser for Models 685 and 695, set a glass on the water grille of the glasswell, and press and hold the W A TER key pad on the glasswell until the glass is filled. The first time you use the water dispenser , purge the water system and storage tank for three minutes. This will clear out any air [...]

18 SUB-ZER O BUIL T -IN USE & C ARE LOCK F or Models 685 and 695, the lock feature is used to prevent unintended ice and water dispensing. When the dispenser is locked, all k ey pads on the glasswell are deactivated to allow cleaning or to prevent small children from using the dispenser . T o activate the lock feature, hold down the LIGHT key p[...]

19 V A CA TION TIME For extended vacations, shut off power to the unit. Empty the unit and block the doors open s lightly . A 1" (25 mm) space will let fresh air in to keep the interior dry and fresh smelling. For short vacations, remove all perishable items. Shut off the ice maker and empty the i ce bucket. Do not change the control settings.[...]

20 SUB-ZER O BUIL T -IN USE & C ARE CONDENSER F AN MO T OR A ll Built-In models have a fan behind the grille to cool the compressor area. This fan runs with either compressor . A UT OMA TIC DEFR OST Y our Sub-Zero unit is equipped with an auto- matic defrost system. The refrigerator section will defrost during each off cycle of the refrig- erat[...]

CLEANING ST AINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR C lassic and platinum stainless steel finishes: T o clean the exterior of the classic and platinum stainless steel finishes, use a s oft, nonabrasive stainless steel cleaner like Signature Polish and apply with a soft 100% lint-free cloth. Signature Polish is available from Signature Limited Laboratory , P . O. Bo[...]

22 GRILLE REMO V AL F ramed and stainless steel louvered grilles: First remove the grille screws located at the bottom of the grille. NOTE: Grille screws are a ccessed with door(s) open. T ilt the grille forward at the top and release the springs from behind the grille, then lift it off. Refer to the illustration below . Overlay panel grille: T o r[...]

23 CLEANING COMBINA TION UNITS F or Models 611, 611G, 650, 650G, 661, 642, 632, 685 and 695, it is possible to turn off one section of your combination unit for an e xtended period without disrupting the other . First, turn the unit off, then push and hold the W ARMER key pad of the section you want to disable. Then, turn the unit back on by depres[...]

24 FREEZER LIGHTING F reezer basket lighting is located below the ice maker and mounted on the back wall of the freezer . T o remove the light shield, gently c ompress the shield to release the top, then the bottom. The bulb is now accessible. T o reinstall the shield, put the bottom in place first, then compress and insert the top. Refer to the il[...]

25 KEEPING FOOD FRESH Y our Sub-Zero unit features our unique dual compressor refrigeration system to keep f ood fresher longer . However , the quality and safety of your food also depends on how you handle it. The information in this section gives you the m ost up-to-date handling and storage recommendations to help you keep food at its best. If y[...]

26 KEEPING FOOD SAFE T O EA T Most food borne illness is caused by bacteria such a staphylococcus, salmonella, E-coli and c lostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism. These bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40˚F (4˚C) and 140˚F ( 60˚C), a range that’ s called the D anger Zone . Never leave food in the danger zone for[...]

27 WHEN Y OU PREP ARE FOOD C lean everything that comes in contact with food. W ash your hands for 20 seconds before and after handling food. S anitize counters, equipment and utensils after handling raw meat, seafood or poultry . Rinse with a dilute chlorine bleach solution, one teaspoon to a quart of water . Use clean kitchen towels, sponges and [...]

28 FRESH FOOD ST ORAGE Shelf life of fresh foods varies depending on how fresh it is when you buy it. T o keep your f ood fresher longer , follow the recommended storage tips. V egetables: W ash vegetables in cool water and drain. Store in airtight containers or plastic w rap. V egetables stay fresh longer in high humidity storage. Fruits: W ash an[...]

29 FISH, MEA TS AND POUL TR Y FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD cod, flounder , haddock 32˚F (0˚C) 2 days 6 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use sole bluefish, perch 32˚F (0˚C) 2 days 2–3 months freezer wrap, freezer -quality plastic bags mackerel, salmon 32˚F (0˚C) 4 days 5–9 months or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap shrimp, o[...]

30 FOOD ST ORAGE RECOMMEND A TIONS FRESH VEGET ABLES FRESH VEGET ABLES anise 34–36˚F (1–2˚C) 2–3 weeks artichokes 34˚F (1˚C) 1–2 weeks asparagus 34–36˚F (1–2˚C) 2–3 weeks beans, green / snap / lima* 40–45˚F (4–7˚C) 10–14 days bean sprouts 34˚F (1˚C) 7–9 days beets 34˚F (1˚C) 3–5 months belgian endive 36–38˚F ([...]

31 FOOD ST ORAGE RECOMMEND A TIONS FRESH VEGET ABLES potatoes 45–50˚F (4–10˚C) 2–4 months pumpkins* 38–55˚F (3–13˚C) 3–4 months radicchio 34˚F (1˚C) 2–3 weeks radishes 34˚F (1˚C) 3–4 weeks romaine 34˚F (1˚C) 2–3 weeks rutabagas 34˚F (1˚C) 4–6 months salsify 34˚F (1˚C) 2–4 months shallots 34˚F (1˚C) 6 months s n[...]

32 FOOD ST ORAGE RECOMMEND A TIONS FRESH FR UITS FRESH FRUITS apples 34–40˚F (1–4˚C) 3–6 months apricots 34˚F (1˚C) 1–2 weeks asian pears 34˚F (1˚C) 5–6 months avocados* 40˚F (4˚C) 2–4 weeks blackberries 34˚F (1˚C) 2–3 days blood oranges 40–44˚F (4–7˚C) 3–8 weeks blueberries 34˚F (1˚C) 10–18 days cantaloupe* 36?[...]

33 DELI FOODS, D AIR Y PRODUCTS AND O THER FOODS DELI FOODS thinly sliced lunch meats 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days NR Check ”use by” or ”sell by” dates. egg, chicken, tuna and ham salads 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–5 days NR These foods do not freeze well. If you need macaroni salads 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–5 days NR to freeze, do so im[...]

34 ETHYLENE PRODUCING FOODS a pples mangosteen a pricots nectarines a vocados papayas r ipening bananas passion fruit c antaloupe peaches c herimoyas pears f igs persimmons g uavas plantains honeydew plums kiwifruit prunes mamey sapote quince mangoes tomatoes ETHYLENE SENSITIVE FOODS unripe bananas leafy greens green beans lettuce belgian endive ok[...]

35 TROUBLE SHOO TING If your refrigerator or freezer is not operating properly , use the following troubleshooting g uide before calling your Sub-Zero authorized service center . This guide will save you time and trouble and may help you avoid the e xpense of a service call. SERVICE is illuminated in the Control Center display panel The microproces[...]

36 There is no ice Is the ice bucket in position? Is the ice maker turned on? Is SER VICE ICE flashing in the Control C enter display panel? See Visual Service Display , page 13. Is the water supply connected? There is an odor inside the unit Clean the unit thoroughly . Cover all food tightly . Clean the unit drain pipe. Clean the drain pan . Light[...]

37 TEMPERA TURE I MPORT ANT NOTE: U nless the unit is being serviced, make sure the power for your unit is on. If the unit is not on, OFF will be visible in t he Control Center display panel. Q: How do I adjust the temperatures? A: T o adjust temperatures, refer to T empera- ture Control, page 12. Q: What are the suggested temperature settings? A: [...]

38 SER VICE INFORMA TION This Use & Care Information book gives you the tools necessary to preserve food at o ptimum quality in your Built-In unit. Keep doors and drawers closed as much as possible whenever the unit is operating. If you do need service, be sure to have the m odel and serial number when you call. Y ou’ll find these numbers on [...]

S UB- Z ERO F REEZER C OMP ANY P RODUCTS L IMITED W ARRANTY RESIDENTIAL USE ONL Y F ULL FIVE YEAR SEALED SYSTEM W ARRANTY LIMITED SIXTH THROUGH TWELFTH YEAR W ARRANTY ON THE SEALED SYSTEM FULL TWO YEAR W ARRANTY ON TOT AL PRODUCT* FULL FIVE YEAR SEALED SYSTEM W ARRANTY For five y ears from the date of original installation, y our Sub-Zero warrant y[...]

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