Sub-Zero 427RG Refrigerator User Manual
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1. dispensing See Figure 14 Do not run the ice dispenser switch any longer than 8 min utes continuously as this will damage the equipment Do not use a fragile glass as the ice crescents dropping into the glass from the ice dispenser may break this type of glass lt lt Figure 14 MODEL 590 ICE DISPENSER OPERATING TIPS 1 If no ice isthe ice system switch on See Figure 18 2 Make sure there is a supply of ice in storage container See Ice Storage Container page 12 Make sure storage container is all the way in to insure proper engagement of auger motor to back of container If ice con taineris notall the way back push on container andice dispenser switch at the same time to properly engage Make sure freezer utility rack is properly installed as this insures proper ice storage container positioning See Freezer Utility Rack page 12 Press ice dispenser switch If no auger motor noise is heard wait 5 minutes and try again On second try if no auger motor noise is heard call your local Factory Authorized Service Agency If the ice dispenser is not used for an extended period the ice will tend to fuse together It will be necessary to discard old ice ji PRODUCT CARE MODEL 590 FREEZER UTILITY RACK The freezer utility rack is specifi cally designed to acconmodate and hold freezer juice containers For the removal of the freezer utility rack lift up and pull o2. waxed paper and refrigerate im mediately Eggs Store unwashed in carton or port able egg tray Use within 2 weeks Milk Cream Cottage Cheese Keep carton closed Store on re frigerator shelf and use within 5 days Cheese Store in original packaging until ready to use After opening re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Left Overs Let cool and cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil Airtight plastic containers work well to prevent drying out and odor transfer Freezer Storage Foods should be wrapped in mate rial designed for frozen food storage The wrap must be sealed so as not to allow air or moisture through the wrapping DO NOT refreeze thawed meats Ice Cream The firmness of the ice cream will depend on the cream content of the ice cream The higher quality ice creams usually have a higher cream content requiring colder freezer temperatures to maintain its firmness Soft ice cream is not always an indication of a tempera ture problem PRODUCT LOADING SUGGESTIONS Items that inhibit the proper closing of your doors will affect the temperatures and should not extend beyond the front of your shelves or beyond the face of your door shelf assemblies DO NOT fill your freezer with large quantities of unfrozen foods expecting to fast freeze these items Space out new unfrozen items to allow for air circulation for best freezing results a Oe FOOD STORAGE SER
3. Tilt the then pulling out at the bottom 2 temperature loss or possible grille forward at the top and and then down to release from the mechanical failure in both release the spring s from behind grille mounting bracket 3 See refrigerator and freezer the grille and lift off See Figure 20 Figure 22 To reinstall reverse procedure INNER GRILLE PANEL ASSEMBLY GRILLE REMOVAL MODELS 501F AND 501R To remove grille remove two black screws located in the lowest louver in the grille Tilt the bottom of the grille out and away it will release CLEANING PROCEDURE from the top of the grille See REFEN Figure 21 To reinstall reverse Use soft bristle brush and procedure vacuum hose to remove the accumulation of dust and lint particles on the condenser radiators See Figure 23 for Models 511 532 542 561 550 s and 590 See Figure 24 for Figure 24 Models 501F and 501R Figure 22 INTERIOR For cleaning of interior surfaces and removable parts of your refrigerator freezer wash with a mild solution of soap and lukewarm water to which a small amount of baking soda has been added Use of vinegar is not recommended Rinse and dry thoroughly Avoid getting water on Figure 21 lights or control dials PRODUCT CARE 590 Exterior Surfaces Same as interior for all Factory Supplied Exterior Surfaces 590 Glasswell cleaning Wipe up spills after
4. in your Sub Zero is fully automatic and has been fac tory pre tested To put into opera tion it requires only a connection to the house water supply MODELS 501F 511 AND 550 The icemaker is shut off when the container is removed from the freezer basket Replace the ice container and ice production is restored For Models 511 and 550 see Figure 10 and for Model 501F see Figure 11 Figure 11 MODELS 532 542 AND 561 The icemaker may be turned off and on by the switch on the front of the freezer control panel See Figure 12 Figure 12 To remove the ice drawer for Models 532 542 and 561 Pull it out until it stops and lift back of ice drawer up clearing carrier assembly and lift ice drawer out Note lf door is only allowed to open 90 repeat above procedure but when lifting ice drawer out pivot right side of ice drawer toward you and out This will allow drawer to clear the door PRODUCT CARE MODEL 590 WATER DISPENSER This automatic water and ice dis pensing product offers the conve nience of dispensing both chilled water and ice from the product without having to open the doors See Figure 13 Figure 13 The water dispenser operates as follows To operate the water dispenser the water dispenser switch must be depressed continuously for the required amount This switch is located on the refrigerator door glasswell See Figure 13 The very first time the wa
5. such as an open door for extended periods the degree of humidity present and room temperature Figure 1 NOTE Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set MODELS 532 542 AND 561 The refrigerator control is located on the back wall of the refrigerator near the top right See Figure 1 The freezer control is located on the freezer panel just above the ice drawer To adjust pull the drawer out on the left side of the panel turn the control dial until the desired setting appears on the panel See Figure 2 Figure 2 MODELS 511 AND 550 The refrigerator and freezer controls are both located on the back wall of the refrigerator near the top The refrigerator control is on the right and the freezer control is on the left See Figure 1 MODELS 501F AND 501R The temperature control for each model is located on the back wall of the unit near the top right See Figure 1 MODEL 590 The refrigerator and freezer con trols are both located inside the refrigerator section on the left hand side at a convenient level See Figure 3 Figure 3 CRISPER DRAWERS To remove your crisper drawer pull open until drawer stops Raise front of crisper and pull out as shown in Figure 4 To reinstall With the front of the crisper raised insert crisper into the tracks See Figure 4 Figure 4 f PRODUCT OPERATION HUMIDITY CONTROL The humidity level in each crisper m
6. the control panel and unscrew bulb See Figure 28 FREEZER BASKET LIGHTING MODELS 532 542 AND 561 Below the icemaker mounted on the back wall of the freezer is the lower freezer lighting To remove the light shield and access the bulb gently compress the shield to release the top and then the bottom See Figure 28 To rein stall Engage the bottom first and then compress and insert the top 16 Figure 28 FREEZER LIGHTING MODELS 511 AND 550 The freezer lighting is supplied by bulbs in the top of the freezer Model 511 has one bulb Model 550 has two bulbs mounted to the front of the evaporator cover The bulbs are accessible by open ing the freezer drawer and un screwing the bulb from the top of the freezer FREEZER LIGHTING MODEL 590 The overhead lighting is accessed the same as described for Refrigerator Lighting See Figure 29 Figure 29 VACATION TIME For extended vacations The control s to your refrigerator or freezer should be turned off or the circuit breaker can be shut off on Model 590 the master power switch See page 13 Empty all contents in the refrigerator freezer BLOCK THE DOORS OPEN SLIGHTLY WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE About one inch space will let fresh air in to keep the interior dry For short vacations Remove all perishable items Shut off the ice maker switch see Icemaker Operation page 10 and dump the unused ice out of the ice c
7. 1 month Cooked Poultry Dishes 3 to 4 days 4 to 6 months Fried Chicken 3 to 4 days 4 months Other than for meats and poultry FREEZER Most fruits and vegetables 8 12 months Lean fish 6 8 months Fatty fish rolls and breads soups stew casseroles 2 3 months Cakes pies sandwiches leftovers cooked ice cream original carton 1 month max If Refrigerator Freezer is not operating e Is there electrical power to equipment e Is home fuse blown or circuit breaker off e Is refrigerator freezer control on e Is your condenser clean e Has either door been left open Be sure no foods are obstructing proper door closing e If still not running unit may be in defrost wait 30 minutes to see if unit will restart If Refrigerator Freezer is warmer than usual e Is control set properly e Has door been open too long e Have you recently added a large quantity of food If Refrigerator Freezer runs too much e Is condenser behind grille clean See pages 13 and 14 e On hot days and warm room ambients the motor runs longer e Have doors been open for extended times or large amounts of food added If Refrigerator Freezer is frosted up e Have doors been left open e Are doors closing and sealing properly Contact your dealer if door not adjusted properly e When opening the freezer drawer you may notice side to side motion in the drawer This motion is normal with the tolerance built in to the
8. ASTA TEVA VE EPOS O C ZR AWA 0 E ET E SEE OE 0000000 MODEL 501F AND MODEL 501R FEATURES MODEL 501F FEATURES 1 Adjustable Door Shelves 2 Four Sided Magnetic Gasket 3 Door Closer 4 Removable Toe Plate 5 Roll Out Freezer Baskets 6 Pull Out Ice Container Automatic Ice Maker 7 Adjustable Wire Shelves 8 Lighted Ceiling 9 Lighted Freezer Control 10 Serial and Model Number Plate 11 Hermetically Sealed Refrigeration Unit 12 Front Venting allows unit to be completely built in MODEL 501R FEATURES 1 Adjustable Dairy Compartment w Magnetic Gasket 2 Egg Trays 3 Adjustable Door Shelves 4 Four Sided Magnetic Gasket 5 Door Closer 6 Removable Toe Plate 7 Deluxe Crispers with Rollers and Humidity Controls 8 Adjustable Roll Out 4 Refrigerator Basket 9 Adjustable Glass Shelves 10 Lighted Ceiling 11 Lighted Refrigerator Control 12 Hermetically Sealed Refrigeration Unit 13 Front Venting allows unit to be completely built in 14 Serial and Model Number Plate 15 Optional D Style Handle MODEL 501F MODEL 501R MODEL 590 FEATURES 1 Adjustable Dairy Compart ment w Magnetic Gasket 2 Egg Tray 3 Adjustable Door Shelves 4 Four Sided Magnetic Gaskets Refrigerator and Freezer 5 Door Closers on Freezer and Refrigerator Doors 6 Removable Toe Plate 7 Deluxe Crispers with Rollers and Humidity Controls 8 Adjustable Roll Out Refrigerator Basket 9 Adjustable Glas
9. Na INFORMATION MANUAL l hbhbd anan SUB ZERO TABLE OF CONTENTS Sub Zero 500 Series e Models 532 542 and 561 5 e Models 511 and550 RA Models 501F and 501R 5 MOQOLD OO rase siste day 6 Product Operation e Temperature Controls 7 e Crisper Drawers 7 e Humidity Control 8 e Adjustable Shelves 8 e Roll Out Refrigerator Basket 8 e Door Shelves and Dairy Compartment i cressa 9 e Freezer Drawer Removal 9 DOOKClOSING wae e me xwin mena 10 e Fan Motor Operation 10 e Ice Maker Operation 10 e Automatic Defrost 13 e Master Power Switch 13 Dell Sr nts 6 13 Product Care Maintenance and Gloan asoa lt se skura Here 13 14 e Lighting Information 15 16 e Vacation Time z e Vacant House Food Storage Suggestions e Suggested Storage 17 18 Product Loading Suggestions 17 Service Information 18 19 LOG YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER Have this information ready when calling for service MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER INSTALLATION DATE FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT PHONE NUMBER 2 WARRANTY SUB ZERO n PROTECTION PLAN Full 5 Year Warranty and Limited 6th Through 12th Year Warranty on the Sealed System Full 2 Year Warranty on the Total Product FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY For five years from the date of original installation y
10. VICE SUGGESTIONS INFORMATION Eating quality drops after time shown in chart Before calling for service If you think your refrigerator or IN REFRIGERATOR IN FREEZER freezer is not operating properly o o o check the following before calling o Dl n VANE k AT DEK your Sub Zero Factory Authorized Fresh Meats Service Agency or dealer This Roasts Beef and Lamb 3 to 5 days 6 to 12 months may save you time and the ex Roasts Pork and Veal 3 to 5 days 4 to 8 months pense of a service call Steaks Beef 3 to 5 days 6 to 12 months Chops Lamb 3 to 5 days 6 to 9 months Chops Pork 3 to 5 days 3 to 4 months Ground and Stew Meats 1 to 2 days 3 to 4 months Variety Meats 1 to 2 days 3 to 4 months Sausage Pork 1 to 2 days 1 to 2 months Processed Meats Bacon 7 days 1 month Frankfurters 7 days Ye month Ham Whole 7 days 1 to 2 months Ham Half 3 to 5 days 1 to 2 months Ham Slices 3 days 1 to 2 months Luncheon Meats 3to5 days Freezing Sausage Smoked 7 days not recom Sausage Dry and Semi Dry 14 to 21 days mended Cooked Meats Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes 3 to 4 days 2 to 3 months Gravy and Meat Broth 1 to 2 days 2 to 3 months Fresh Poultry Chicken and Turkey Whole 1 to 2 days 12 months Chicken Pieces 1 to 2 days 9 months Turkey Pieces 1 to 2 days 6 months Duck and Goose Whole 1 to 2 days 6 months Giblets 1 to 2 days 3 months Cooked Poultry Pieces Covered with Broth 1 to 2 days 6 months Pieces Not Covered 3 to 4 days
11. any defect caused by negligence acci dent or improper use maintenance installation service or repair including but not limited to improper removal and reinstallation whether in the unit or at a remote lo cation of the condensing unit THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE FOR EACH WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHICH SUB ZERO WILL PROVIDE EITHER UNDER THESE WARRAN TIES OR UNDER ANY WARRANTY ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW SUB ZERO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDEN TAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state To receive parts and or service and the name of the Sub Zero authorized service representative nearest you contact your Sub Zero dealer or distributor or contact Sub Zero Freezer Company Service Department PO Box 44130 Madison Wisconsin 53744 4130 or call 800 222 7820 A r MODELS 532 542 AND 561 FEATURES 1 Adjustable Dairy 7 Deluxe Crispers with Rollers 13 Pull Out Ice Drawer Compartment w Magnetic and Humidity Controls Models Automatic Ice Maker Gasket Dairy Compartment 542 and 561 have two crispers 14 Lighted Freezer Control of Model 561 has one 8 Adju
12. ay be controlled for the storage of meats fruits or vegetables See Food Storage Suggestions See pages 17 and 18 Adjust the slide on the front to the left for higher humidity or to the right for lower humidity See Figure 5 Figure 5 ADJUSTABLE SHELVES To remove or adjust shelves tilt the shelf up at the front then lift up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator or freezer as shown in Figure 6 Note If door is only allowed to open 90 in order to clear door shelves lift and tilt right end of shelf up and left end down and lift out clearing door shelves Caution should be exercised when handling refrigerator glass shelves to prevent breakage or scratching of interior To replace shelves Select desired shelf height With shelf front raised slightly insert shelf in tracks at rear of unit Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position ROLL OUT REFRIGERATOR BASKET This basket rolls in and out for easy access to small containers and food items To remove Pull basket out lift up on the front and then out as shown in Figure 7 below Note lf door is Figure 6 only allowed to open 90 then entire basket and shelf must be removed as one unit in order to clear door shelves To do this place one hand palm up under the roll out refrigerator basket and lift out of the support track Tilt right end upward and remove clearing door shelves To replace With the front of the ba
13. ce the ice drawer make sure the white carrier assembly is pulled completely forward and hang the back lip of the drawer on the top of the carrier assembly MODEL 501F To remove Pull open until drawer stops raise front of drawer and pull up and out To reinstall Reverse procedure AN Figure 9 LA M PRODUCT OPERATION DOOR CLOSING MODELS 532 542 561 501F 501R AND 590 Refrigerator and freezer doors are both equipped with a spring loaded door closure mechanism As the doors are closed the door closure engages to assist in the closing and sealing of the doors MODEL 550 AND 511 Refrigerator door Your refrigerator door is equipped with a door closing cam to assist in the closing of the door With the door opened to approximately 120 the cam will hold in the open position if the door is stopped If the door continues to swing open have the unit checked for proper leveling by your installer or dealer As you close the door the cam will take over at approximately the 15 position and assist in the door closing Freezer drawer The freezer drawer is equipped with a self closing mechanism The incline built into the roller assemblies on the basket uses gravity to assist in the drawer closing FAN MOTOR OPERATION All units have one fan behind the grille to cool the compressor area This fan runs with either compressor ICEMAKER OPERATION The icemaker
14. drawer slides When the drawer is closed it will automatically adjust and close with the proper alignment If you hear unusual noises e These may be normal operating sounds see page 13 Sounds If condensation forms inside the unit e This is normal during high humidity and freguent door openings e Are doors closing and sealing properly If condensation forms on the outside e It is possible during periods of high humidity some condensation could appear This condition will subside when humidity levels drop If condensation is excessive contact your Sub Zero Factory Authorized Service Agency Be sure doors are closed and gaskets are sealing If it is too hot around freezer compartment e Clean condenser see pages 13 and 14 If noice e Models 511 550 and 501F is ice container in position see page 10 e Models 532 542 and 561 is icemaker switch turned on see page 10 Model 590 is icemaker switch turned on see page 12 If there is odor in the unit e Completely clean product see pages 13 and 14 e Cover all food tightly If light bulb needs replacing e Turn off circuit breaker to refrigerator wear gloves to protect against broken glass see pages 15 and 16 If you hear occasional buzzing e Is water supply connected to icemaker and turned on If you need product information Please call 1 800 222 7820 for information on plannin
15. g installation or product knowledge If you need product service Please have model and serial number available for model and serial numbers refer to plate located on top frame of unit inside door Call your nearest Sub Zero Factory Authorized Service Center For the location of a Sub Zero Factory Authorized Service Center in your area contact your dealer or Sub Zero Freezer Co Inc Service Department P O Box 44130 Madison WI 53744 4130 Telephone 1 800 222 7820 DUE TO OUR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 19 SUB ZERO SUB ZERO SUB ZERO SUB ZERO SUB ZERO SUB ZERO SUB ZERO FREEZER CO INC P O BOX 44130 MADISON WI 53744 4130 608 271 2233 k a i J FORM NO 3 75 217 14 PRINTED IN U S A
16. ion The length of time between ice harvest cycles will vary depending on load condi ions door openings and ambient room temperatures On the average you can expect a harvest of ice every 2 hours f ice is not used regularly it will tend to fuse together To avoid this empty the ice container periodically AUTOMATIC DEFROST For your convenience your Sub Zero unit is equipped with an auto matic defrost system The refrigerator section will defrost during each off cycle of the refrig erator The freezer section is con trolled by a timer which defrosts as needed MASTER POWER SWITCH MODEL 590 The Model 590 features a Master Power Switch This switch which is located behind the top grille will turn off all electrical power to the equipment See Figure 19 This eliminates having to shut power off at the circuit breaker or having to pull the power plug from the wall receptacle This switch can be used for either shutting down the equipment for servicing or during extended vacations In order to access this switch the front inner grille panel assembly must be first removed refer to panellized grille removal instruc tions on Page 14 Figure 23 I N MASTER POWER SWITCH Figure 19 SOUNDS Certain noises may be evident with the normal operation of the unit Surrounding acoustics like walls floors and cabinets may affect the sound level of your unit A gurgling sound or running
17. locking tabs closed LIGHTING INFORMATION IMPORTANT When the refrigerator doors all models or freezer doors 501F 532 542 561 and 590 are left open for an extended period of time the lights may go off This design protects the internal parts from overheating To reset the light switch close the door s for approximately 15 to 30 minutes For your safety the circuit breaker to the refrigerator should be shut off or on Model 590 the master power switch is turned off see page 13 before replacing bulbs Protective gloves should be worn when handling light bulbs 40 watt maximum REFRIGERATOR LIGHTING The light shield in the top of the refrigerator must be removed to replace the light bulbs To do so Place your hands on the back edge of the shield and pull towards you to release this shield may have asnug fit Drop the front edge of the shield out of the channel and remove The light bulbs are now accessible To reinstall Engage front edge of shield into channel and snap the back edge up into position See Figure 27 on page 16 PRODUCT CARE Figure 27 FREEZER LIGHTING MODELS 532 542 561 AND 501F The overhead lighting is accessed the same as described for Refrigerator Lighting on page 15 FREEZER CONTROL LIGHTING MODELS 532 542 AND 561 Additional freezer lighting is located behind the control panel To replace Remove ice container reach behind
18. ontainer Do not change the settings of your controls VACANT HOMES If for any reason this unit is put into service on a temporary basis and later shut off the doors should be blocked open to allow fresh air to circulate within the compartment Also the circuit breaker to the refrigerator or freezer should be shut off on Model 590 the master power switch see page 13 CAUTION The moisture developed during even the shortest amount of running time could attack the metal FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS SUGGESTED STORAGE New techniques are constantly being developed Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods U S Department of Agriculture Fresh Food Storage Shelf life of fresh foods may vary depending on the freshness at time of purchase To keep your foods fresher longer follow the recommended storage procedures Vegetables Wash in cool water and drain Store in air tight container or plastic wrap Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity Fruits Wash and dry Store in crisper compartment More aromatic fruits should be stored in plastic bags Most fruits should be stored in lower humidity Prepackaged Meats Store in original packaging After opening rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Unfrozen Fish Meats and Poultry Remove store wrappings Then rewrap in plastic wrap foil or
19. our Sub Zero warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any components that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship in the sealed system The sealed system consists of the compressor condenser evaporator drier and all connecting tubing FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY For two years from the date of original installation your Sub Zero warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any part of the product which proves to be de fective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 6TH THROUGH 12TH YEAR WARRANTY From the 6th through the 12th year from the date of original installation your Sub Zero warranty covers all parts that prove to be defective in materials or workman ship in the sealed system parts only The sealed system consists of the compres sor condenser evaporator drier and all connecting tubing TERMS APPLICABLE TO EACH WARRANTY All service provided by Sub Zero under the above warranty must be performed by authorized Sub Zero service representatives unless otherwise specified by Sub Zero Service will be provided in the home during the normal business hours This warranty applies only to products installed for normal residential use A separate nonresidential warranty is available upon request The warranty applies only to products installed in any one of the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia or the ten provinces of Canada This warranty does not cover any parts or labor to correct
20. ray as sembly This tray will catch and evaporate small spills NOTE There is no drain in this area therefore do not pour water into the spill tray See Figure 17 To clean this area depress the front left corner of the spill plate and it can easily be removed MODEL 590 ICEMAKER SWITCH This switch is located in the refrig erator section on the right hand side of the Control Panel As sembly See Figure 18 NOTE When the switch is on the ice maker system light will be illumi nated See Figure 18 The design of this switch is to allow the icema ker and ice dispenser to be shut off for extended vacation periods During these vacation periods we recommend the icemaker switch be turned off Then the ice storage container can be removed emptied and returned to its location See Figure 16 This prevents the unused ice over a period of time from shrinking and sticking together possibly causing a no ice situation PRODUCT OPERATION Figure 18 ICE PRODUCTION ALL MODELS The level of ice in the ice containers is controlled by an ice level arm When the containers are filled with ice the ice level arm senses the level and shuts down the icemaker As ice is used the level drops and the level arm signals the icemaker to restore ice production These icemakers are designed o produce an adequate supply of ice for normal family consumpt
21. removing dispenser spill tray See Figure 17 Clean with a mild solution of soap and water to which a small amount of baking soda has been added Shut off electrical power to equipment before cleaning product with soap and water solution Do not submerge or pour hot water over cold glass shelves CLEANING OUT THE ICE CHUTE MODEL 590 On occasion ice crescents may become lodged in the ice chute The ice chute is a clear plastic housing that directs ice from the freezer section s ice storage con tainer to the refrigerator door ice dispenser This may prevent the icemaker from supplying ice to either the ice dispenser or the bulk ice dispenser We have made avail able access to the ice chute to allow a convenient way to unblock any obstructions The ice chute is located behind the freezer control panel mounted to the left hand side of refrigerator The side panel is removed by holding the bottom of the side panel and pushing rearward then pulling out as in Figure 25 Once the panel is removed the clear plastic ice chute will be visible as well as any obstruction Figure 25 To remove the side cover of the ice chute depress the two side locking tabs then pull up and out See Figure 26 To reinstall make sure the bottom section of the ice chute is installed first the outside front cover lip fits inside the stationary portion Then push the two assemblies together and secure the self
22. s Shelves Refrigerator 10 Lighted Ceiling Refrigerator and Freezer 11 Lighted Refrigerator Control 12 Roll Out Freezer Baskets 13 Bulk Ice Dispenser 14 Lighted Freezer Control 15 Icemaker On Off Switch wiIndicator Light MODEL 590 16 Adjustable Wire Shelves Freezer 17 Model and Serial Plate 18 Hermetically Sealed Refrigeration Units 19 Self Vented Panellized Grille Allows Unit to be Completely Built In 20 Freezer Utility Rack 21 Master Power Switch 22 Automatic Icemaker 23 Ice and Water Dispenser SE O C ELE o PRODUCT OPERATION The importance of the installation of your Sub Zero cannot be over emphasized The proper in stallation of your unit is the responsibility of the selling dealer or installer Any questions or problems pertaining to the installation should be directed to the selling dealer TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Your new refrigerator freezer was thoroughly inspected and tested before it was shipped from the Sub Zero factory During these procedures the temperatures were preset to maintain approxi mately 38 degrees in the refrigera tor section and approximately 0 degrees in the freezer section If you wish to adjust the temperature simply turn the control dial The illuminated dial indicates the control setting 1 warmest to 10 coldest See Figures 1 2 and3 You should be aware it is normal for temperatures to fluctuate slightly depending on external influences
23. sket raised insert the basket roller into tracks and push in PRODUCT OPERATION DOOR SHELVES AND DAIRY COMPARTMENT The door shelves and dairy assembly are adjustable within the guides of the door liner See Figure 8 To remove Lift straight up and out from the bottom To reinstall Select desired position and push down into guides FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL MODELS 511 AND 550 The freezer drawer will stop before coming all the way out of the unit Lift up evenly on each side of the drawer while holding the top basket in place and pull out The drawer and basket will come out together as in Figure 9 ACAUTION IMPORTANT Unload the drawer before removing CAUTION should be taken when removing the drawer keeping your feet clear from under the drawer MODELS 532 542 561 AND 590 To remove Pull open until drawer stops Raise front of drawer and pull out Note If door is only allowed to open 90 in order to clear door shelves we recommend the following procedure Pull ice drawer out until it stops Lift back of ice drawer up clearing carrier assembly Pivoting the right side of ice drawer toward you lift ice drawer out Remove the remaining drawers in sequence by lifting up and out in the same manner tilting up sharply as soon as the rollers leave the tracks If drawer sticks during removal lifting up will disengage the rollers To reinstall Reverse procedure Note To repla
24. stable Roll Out 15 Ice Maker On Off Switch section Refrigerator Basket 16 Adjustable Wire Shelves 2 Egg Trays Model 561 has 9 Adjustable Glass Shelves Freezer Model 542 has one egg tray Refrigerator three shelves 3 Adjustable Door Shelves 10 Lighted Ceiling Refrigerator 17 Serial and Model Number 4 Four Sided Magnetic Gaskets and Freezer Plate 5 Door Closers on Freezer and 11 Lighted Refrigerator Control 18 Hermetically Sealed Refrigerator Doors 12 Roll Out Freezer Baskets Model Refrigeration Units 6 Removable Toe Plate 542 has three baskets 19 Front Venting allows unit to be completely built in MODEL 532 MODEL 511 AND 550 FEATURES 1 Adjustable Dairy Compartment w Magnetic Gasket 2 Egg Trays 3 Adjustable Door Shelves 4 Four Sided Magnetic Gaskets Refrigerator and Freezer 5 Door Closers on Refrigerator Door and Freezer Drawer 6 Removable Toe Plate J cen T 7 Deluxe Crispers with Rollers and Humidity Controls 8 Adjustable Roll Out Refrigerator Basket 9 Adjustable Glass Shelves Refrigerator 10 Lighted Ceiling 11 Lighted Freezer Control 12 Lighted Refrigerator Control 13 Hermetically Sealed Refrigeration Units MODEL 550 14 Front Venting allows unit to be completely built in 15 Serial and Model Number Plate e 16 Automatic Ice Maker 17 Two Tier Wire Storage Baskets Freezer 18 Roll Out Freezer Drawer FAME ESS O P EDA T A E R
25. ter dispenser is operated it will be necessary to flush and purge the water system and water storage tank for three minutes This procedure will clear out any air in the system as well as any foreign material that occurs with a new plumbing connection in the home The chilled water container is mounted inside the refrigerator section It will take several hours to chill the water to the refrigerator temperature upon the original fill or if a significant amount of water is used Do not run the water dispenser switch any longer than 8 min utes continuously as this will damage the equipment MODEL 590 ICE DISPENSER The ice dispenser operates as follows To operate the ice dis penser the ice dispenser switch must be depressed continuously for the required amount This switch is located on the refrigerator door glasswell See Figure 13 After original start up of the ice maker operation it will be neces sary to discard the first few batches ofice as they may be discolored due to the new plumbing connec tion to the home The ice dispenser feature can deliver ice in two different ways 1 By inserting a glass into the glasswell and then depressing the ice dispenser switch as in Figure 13 ice cubes will automatically dispense into the glass 2 Ifa larger quantity of ice is required open up the refrigerator door posi tion an ice container underneath the ice dispenser chute and then depress the button for bulk ice
26. ut at the bot tom with one hand and then sup port the top with the other hand as in Figure 15 Figure 15 MODEL 590 ICE STORAGE CONTAINER The ice storage container holds an ample supply of ice for the average family s daily consumption The ice storage container can be removed for discarding unused ice or for general cleaning purposes To access the ice storage con tainer the freezer utility rack must be first removed See Figure 15 To remove the ice storage container lift up on the ice container handle and pull out having the bottom of the ice storage container sup ported with the other hand as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 MODEL 590 LIGHT BULB AND LIGHT SWITCH IN DISPENSER UNIT The door dispenser light switch is located in the upper left hand portion of the water andice dispenser glasswell Depress the light switch to turn the dispensing light on and off NOTE In the off mode the light will activate when either the water orice switchis depressed The light bulb can easily be replaced witha 7 watt appliance bulb See Figure 17 NOTE Dispenser light will re main on for5 seconds after dispenser switch is released Shut off circuit breaker to refrigerator or master power switch before attempting this maintenance See Figure 19 DISPENSER SPILL TRAY J Figure 17 MODEL 590 DISPENSER SPILL TRAY At the bottom of the water and ice dispenser there is a spill t
27. water sound may be evident as the refri gerant circulates through the tubing In Model 590 the ice dispenser valve within the refrigerator door snaps closed 5 seconds after either the water or ice dispenser switch is released During the icemaker cycle you may hear the sound of ice dropping into the container or of the solenoid valve while refilling the icemaker with water During the freezer defrost you may hear crackling and or sizzling as the heat from the defrost element clears the frost from the freezer coil and water runs into the defrost water pan While the compressors are in operation a slight hum may be evident During the startup and shutdown of the compressor some vibration may occur lasting only a few seconds MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ACAUTION We recommend for main tenance and cleaning that the circuit breaker or master power switch if applicable to the re frigerator be shut off and pro tective gloves when cleaning the condenser be worn CONDENSER Toinsure proper performance the cleaning of your unit s condenser is required This shouldbe performed every 3 to 6 months under normal use To clean remove grille See page 14 PRODUCT CARE STANDARD GRILLE REMOVAL PANELLIZED GRILLE REMOVAL MODELS 532 542 561 511 ACAUTION AND 550 The optional panellized grille which Failure to properly clean is removed by lifting up 1 and this area could result in Remove center grille screw
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