Sub-Zero 500 User Manual

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INFORMATION MANUAL

B-ZER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sub·Zero500 Series

oModels532, 542 and oModels

oModels501 Fand oModel590

Product

511

and 550.

Operation

501

oTemperatureControls.

561 R

....

...

..7

oCrisperDrawers. ...7

oHumidity oAdjustable oRoll·Out Refrigerator Basket

Control.

Shelves.

. 8

.. oDoorShelves andDairy

Compartment. . oFreezer DrawerRemoval. . . 9 oDoor Closing. . 10 oFan MotorOperation. . 10 oIce Maker

Operation.

. 10 oAutomatic Defrost. . 13 oMaster Power Switch 13

Sounds.

Product

Care

...13

oMaintenanceand

.....

13·14 15·16

...

Cleaning

oLighting Information

oVacationTime

...

oVacant House

Food

Storage

Suggestions

oSuggestedStorage 17·18 oProduct Loading Suggestions

Service

Information.....

18·19

LOG YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER

Have this information ready when calling for service.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

INSTALLATION

DATE

WARRANTY

16 16

tSUB-ZERO:~

"PROTECTION

FullS

Year Warrantyand Limited 6th Through 12thYearWarrantyonthe Sealed System Full 2 Year Warrantyon the Total

For five years from the

and

parts

materialsorworkmanshipinthe

compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier

For two years from the parts and labor to repair fective in materialsorworkmanship.

labor to repairorreplace

LIMITED

From the 6th through the 12th year from the date of original installation, your SubZero warranty covers all parts Ihat prove ship in the seated system (parts only). The sealed system consists sor, condenser, evaporator, drier

TERMS

All service authorized Sub-Zero service representatives, unless otherwise specifiedbySubZero. Service willbeprovided warranty applies

nonresidential warranty is available

The warranty

United States, the District of Columbia does dentorimproper use, maintenance, installation, serviceorrepair, including but not limited to improper removal cation)

THE

ONES WHICH SUB-ZERO WILL PROVIDE, EITHER UNDER THESE WARRAN-

TIES ZERO WILL

TAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY

Some statesdonot allow the exclusionorlimitation of incidentalorconsequential damages, so the gives you specific legal rights

from state10slate. To

representative nearest you, contact your Sub-Zero dealer or distributororcontact Sub-Zero Freezer

Wisconsin,

providedbySub-Zero under the

not cover any partsorlabor to correct

the

condensing

REMEDIES DESCRIBED

OR UNDER

NOT

OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.

receive parts and/or service and the name of the Sub-Zero authorized service

53744·4130orcall:

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

dateoforiginal installation,

any

sealed

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY

date

of original installation, your Sub-Zero warrantycoversall

replace any part of the product which proves tobede·

6TH

THROUGH 12TH YEAR WARRANTY

and

all connecting tubing.

APPLICABLETOEACH

in the

onlytoproducts

applies

onlytoproducts installed in

and

un~.

ANY

WARRANTY ARISINGBYOPERATIONOFLAW. SUB-

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

above

limitationorexclusion

Company,

home

installed for normal residential use. A separate

upon

reinstallation (whether in the unitorat a remote lo-

ABDVE

THE

and

you

may

Service Department, PO.

(800)

222·7820.

PLAN"

Product

your

components that prove tobedefective in

system.

and

be delective in materials

above

during

request. -

the ten provincesofCanada. This warranty

any

FOR EACH WARRANTY

ANY

BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES OR

also have other legal rights

Sub-Zerowarranty covers all

The

sealed

system

all connecting tubing.

consistsofthe

workman-

the compres-

WARRANTY

warranty must be performed

the normal business hours. This

anyoneofthe fifty states01the

defect causedbynegligence, acci-

ARE

THE ONLY

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDEN-

may

not

apply

to you. This warranty

Box

44130,

which

Madison,

vary

FACTORY

(PHONE NUMBER)

AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT

MODELS 532, 542 AND

561

FEATURES

Adjustable Compartment Gasket of

Model

section)

Egg one

Adjustable

Four-Sided

Door Refrigerator

Removable

Dairy

w/Magnetic

(Dairy

Companment

561

has

Trays

(Model

egg

tray)

Door

Magnetic

ClosersonFreezer

Doors Toe

one 561

Shelves

Gaskets

Plate

has

and

Deluxe and 542

Adjustable Refrigerator

10)

Lighted and

11)

Lighted

12)

Roll-Out 542

Crispers

Humidity

and

561

Ceiling-Refrigerator

Freezer

Refrigerator

Freezer

has

three

'===============

with

Controls

have

Roll-Out

Basket

Glass

Shelves

Baskets

baskets)

Rollers

two

Control

(Models crispers)

(Model

13)

Pull-Out Automatic

14)

Lighted

15)

Ice

16)

Adjustable Freezer three

17)

Serial Plate

18)

Hermetically Refrigeralion

19)

Fronl completely

Freezer

Maker

(Model

shelves)

and

Venting

Ice

On/Off

Wire

Model

Drawer

Maker

Control

Shelves-

542

Sealed

Units

allows

built-in

Switch

has

Number

uniltobe

MODEL

532

MODEL 511 AND 550 FEATURES

1) Adjustable Dairy Compartment w/Magnetic Gasket

2) Egg Trays

Adjustable Door Shelves

4) Four-Sided Magnetic Gaskets

- Refrigerator and Freezer

5) Door Closerson Refrigerator

Door and Freezer Drawer

6) Removable Toe Plate

•

7) Deluxe Crispers with Rollers

and Humidity Controls

8) Adjustable Roll-Out

Refrigerator Basket

9) Adjustable Glass

Refrigerator

10) Lighted Ceiling

11) Lighted Freezer Control

12) Lighted Refrigerator Control

13) HermeticallySealed

Refrigeration Units

Shelves-

14) Front Venting allows unitto be

completely built

15) Serial and Model Number

Plate

16) Automatic Ice Maker

17)

Two

Tier Wire StorageBaskets

- Freezer

18) Roll-Out Freezer Drawer

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(])

MODEL 550

MODEL 501FAND MODEL501R FEATURES

MODEL

1) Adjustable Door Shelves

2) Four-Sided Magnetic Gasket

4) Removable Toe Plate

5) Roll-Out Freezer Baskets

6) Pull-Out Ice ContainerI

8) Lighted Ceiling

9) Lighted FreezerControl

10) Serial and Model Number

501F

FEATURES

Door Closer

Automatic Ice Maker Adjustable Wire Shelves

Plate

11) Hermetically Sealed

Refrigeration Unit

12) Front Venting allows unit to be

completely built in

MODEL

1) Adjustable Dairy

2) Egg Trays

3) Adjustable Door Shelves

4) Four-Sided Magnetic Gasket

5) Door Closer

501R

FEATURES

Compartment w/Magnetic Gasket

6) Removable Toe Plate

7) Deluxe Crispers with Rollers

and Humidity Controls

8) Adjustable Roll-Out

Refrigerator Basket

9) Adjustable Glass Shelves

10) Lighted Ceiling

11) Lighted Refrigerator Control

12) Hermetically Sealed

Refrigeration Unit

13) Front Venting allows unit to

completely built

14) Serial and Model Number

Plate

15) Optional O-Style Handle

MODEL

501F

. G

MODEL

--e--'

501R

---

MODEL 590

FEATURES

1) Adjustable DairyCompart-

mentw/Magnetic Gasket

Egg

Tray

Adjustable Door Shelves

4) Four-Sided Magnetic Gaskets

(Refrigerator and Freezer)

Door Closers on Freezer and Refrigerator Doors

6) Removable

7) Deluxe Crispers with Rollers

and Humidity Controls

Toe

Plate

Adjustable Roll-Out Refrigerator Basket

9) Adjustable GlassShelves

(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

w/lndicator Light

16) Adjustable Wire Shelves

(Freezer)

17) Model and Serial Plate

18) HermeticallySealed

Refrigeration Units

19) Self-Vented Panellized Grille

Allows Unitto be Completely

Built-In

20) Freezer Utility Rack

21)

Master Power Switch

22) Automatic Icemaker

23) Ice and Water Dispenser

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MODEL

590

PRODUCT OPERATION

The importance of the installation of your Sub-Zerocannot be overemphasized.

stallation responsibility or

installer. Any questions or

problems pertaining to the installation should be directed to the selling dealer.

The proper in-

yourunitisthe

the selling deafer

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

Your

new refrigerator/freezer was thoroughly inspected and tested before

was shipped from the

Sub-Zero factory. During these

procedures, the temperatures were preset to maintain approxi-

mately tor section and approximately 0

degrees inthe freezer section. you wish to adjust the temperature, simply turnthe control dial. The

illuminated dial indicates the

control setting, coldest. See Figures 1,2, and

You for temperatures to fluctuate slightly dependingon external

influences, such

for extended periods, the degree of humiditypresent and room

temperature.

degreesinthe refrigera-

warmestto#10

should be awareitis

as:

an open door

normal

NOTE: A/waysallow24hours for the refrigerator

to reach the

temperature you set.

532,

542

MODELS

The refrigerator controlislocated on the back wall of the refrigerator near the top right. See Figure

The freezer control is located on the freezer panel just abovethe ice drawer. out, on the lefl side of the panel turn the control dial until the desired setting appearson the panel. See Figure

adjust, pull the drawer

AND561

Figure

MODEL 590

The refrigerator and freezer controls are both located inside the refrigerator section on the left hand side

a convenient level. See

Figure 3.

•

Figure 3

CRISPER

remove

pull open until drawer slops. Raise fronl of crisper and shown With the front of the crisper raised, insert crisper into the tracks. See Figure

DHAWt:H~

your

crisperdrawer,

pullout

Figure

reinstall:

Figure 1

MODELS

The refrigerator and freezer controls are both located on the back wall of the refrigerator near the top. The refrigerator control on the right and the freezer controlison the

MODELS

The temperature control for each model is located onIhe back wall of

Ihe

Figure

511

501FAND

unilnear

AND

550

lett.

See Figure

501R

Ihe top right. See

Figure 4

PRODUCT OPERATION

HUMIDITY CONTROL

The humiditylevelineach crisper may be controlled for the storage ofmeats, 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.

1------.-

Figure 5

ADJUSTABLE SHELVES

To removeoradjust

tilt the shelfupat

and out of tracks on rear wall of

refrigerator or freezer as shown Figure 6. Note:Ifdoorisonly allowed to open

clear

door

shelves, lift and tilt right end of shelfupand left end down, and

lift

out clearing

Caution

when

glass

should handling shelvestoprevent

breakageorscratching interior.

Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, insert shelf lower front of shelf until position.

replace shelves:

tracksatrear of unit. Then

shelves,

the tront, then lift

90·,inorder to

door

shelves.

exercised

refrigerator

locks into

ROLL-OUT REFRIGERATOR

BASKET

This basket rollsinand out for easy accessto small containers and food items.

remove: Pull basket out, lift

on the fronl and then out as shown in Figure 7 below.

Note:

door

Figure 6

only allowed to open entire basket and shelf must be removed as one unitinorder to clear door shelves.Todo one hand palm refrigerator basket and lift out of the

support track. Tilt right end upward

and remove clearing door shelves.

replace: With the front of the

basket raised, insert the basket

roller into tracks and push in.

under the

90°,

then

this, placE

roll

oul

PRODUCT

OPERATION

DOOR

SHELVES

AND DAIRY

COMPARTMENT

The door shelves and dairy

assembly are adjustable within the

liner.

reinstall:

See

guides of the door

Figure

remove:

from the bottom. Select desired position and push down into guides.

Lih

straight up and out

FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

MODELS 511

The freezer drawer will stop before coming Lihupevenly on each side of the drawer, while holding the top basket drawer and basket together

IACAUTION I

IMPORTANT: Unload the drawer before removing. CAUTION should removing the drawer, keeping your feet clear from under the drawer,

MODELS

remove: Pull open until drawer

stops. Raise front

pull out. allowed to open clear door shelves, we

AND

550

all

the way out of the unit.

place and pullout. The

will

come out

asinFigure

taken when

532, 542, 561

Note:

AND

drawer and

doorisonly

90',inorder

590

recommend the following procedure. Pull ice drawer out until it

stops.

Lih

back of ice drawer up, clearing carrier assembly. Pivoting the right side of ice drawer toward you,

lih

ice drawer out. Remove the remaining drawers sequence by liftingupand out the same manner, tilting up sharply the tracks. removal, lifting up

the rollers).

procedure. ice drawer, make sure the white

carrier assembly completely forward and hang the

back lip of the drawer on the top of

the carrier assembly.

MODEL

stops, raise front pull up and out.

soonasthe rollers leave

(If

drawer sticks during

reinstall: Reverse

Note:

501F

remove:

reinstall: Reverse procedure.

Pull

will

disengage

replace the

pulled

open until drawer of

drawer and

FigureS

Figure 9

PRODUCT OPERATION

nOOR

MODELS 501RAND590

Refrigerator and freezer doors are

both loaded As the closure engagesto assist in the closing and sealing of the doors.

CLOSING

532,542,561,

equipped

door

closure-mechanism.

doors

with a spring

are closed, the

501F,

door

•

MODEL

Refrigeratordoor:

refrigerator door a door closing cam to assist closing of the opened to approximately cam if

the doorisstopped.Ifthe door continues to swing open, have the unit checked for proper leveling

As you close the door, the cam take overatapproximatelythe

position and assistinthe door

closing.

Freezer

drawer closing mechanism. The incline, built into the roller assemblies on the basket, uses gravity to assist

the drawer closing.

550

AND 511

You

equipped with

door.

With the door

120°

will

holdinthe open position

yourinstallerordealer,

drawer: The freezer

equipped

with a selt-

the

will

15°

FAN MOTOR

OPERATION

ICEMAKER

()PFRATION

The icemakerinyour Sub-Zero fully automatic and has been factory pre-tested. tion it requires only a connection to the house water supply.

MODELS 501F, 511

The icemakerisshut oft when the container Ireezer basket. Replace the ice container and ice production restored. see Figure 10 and for Model see Figure

put into opera-

removed from

For

Models

11.

AND

511

550

the

and 550

501

Figure

MODELS

The icemaker maybeturned oft and on by the switch on the front the freezer control

Figure 12.

remove

Models 532,

out untilitstops and ice drawer assembly, and lift ice drawer out.

Note:

90°, when lifting ice drawerout, pivot right side of ice and out. This will allow

clear the door.

532,

542

AND

561

pan~1.

See

Figure 12

the ice

doorisonly allowed to open

repeat above procedure, but

drawer

542

and

561:

lift

back of

clearing carrier

drawer

toward you

drawer

for

Pull

All

units have one Ian behind the

the

grille to cool area. This compressor.

compressor

fan

runs with either

Figure

PRODUCT

CARE

MODEL

This automatic water and ice dispensing product offers the convenience of dispensing both chilled water and ice from the product without having See Figure 13.

590

TER DISPENSER

open the doors.

Figure

The water dispenser operates

follows: To operate the water

dispenser, the water dispenser switch must be depressed continuously for the required

amount. This switch the refrigerator door glasswell. See Figure 13. The very first time the water dispenserisoperated,itwill be

necessary to flush and purge the water system and water storage tank This procedure will clear out any

the system as well as any

air foreign material that occurs with a new plumbing connection home.

The chilled water container is mounted inside the refrigerator section. chill the water to the refrigerator

temperature upon the original if a significant amount of water used.

for three minutes.

will take several hours to

located on

the

fill

IACAUTION I

Do not run the waterdispenser

any

switch

longerthan 8 min-

utes continuously damage the equipment.

MODEL 590

ICEDISPENSER

The ice dispenseroperates as

follows:

penser, the ice dispenser switch must be depressed continuously for the required amount. This

switch doorglasswell. See Figure 13.

After original start-up ofthe icemaker operation, sary to discard the first few batches of ice as they due to the new plumbing connec· tion to the home.

The ice dispenser feature can deliver iceintwo different ways: (1) glasswell and then depressing the ice dispenser switch as in Figure

13, ice cubes will automatically dispense into the glass. larger quantityof ice open tion an ice container underneath the ice dispenser chute and then depress the button for bulk ice dispensing. See Figure 14.

operate the ice dis-

located on the refrigerator

willbeneces-

maybediscolored

By inserting a glass into the

the refrigerator door, posi-

IACAUTION I

not

run the ice dispenser any

switch

longer than 8 min-

utes continuously damage the equipment.

IACAUTION I

not

use a fragile glass as the

ice crescents dropping into the glass from the ice dispenser

may break this type

this will

(2)Ifa

required,

this will

glass.

Figure

MODEL 590

ICEDISPENSER OPERATING TIPS

no ice, is the ice system

switch

on? See Figure 18.

2) Makesurethere is a supply of

icein storage container. See "Ice

StorageContainer"

page12.

3) Makesurestorage

way

all the engagementof back tainer push on dispenserswitchatthe time to properlyengage.

in to insure

of container. If ice con-

not all the

container

auger

way and

proper

motor

back,

ice

same

4) Makesure freezer utility rack

is properlyinstalledas this

insuresproperice storage container positioning. See "Freezer Utility Rack"

page

5) Press icedispenserswitch. If

noauger motor noiseis heard, wait5 minutesand try again. On second try ifno motor

noiseis heard, call your local ServiceAgency.

Factory

auger

Authorized

6) Ifthe ice dispenseris not used

for an extended period, the ice will tend tofuse together. be necessary to

ice.

discard

Itwill

old

12.

PRODUCT

CARE

MODEL 590

FREEZER UTILITYRACK

The freezer utility rackisspecifically designed to accommodate

and hold freezer juice containers. For the removal of the freezer utility

rack, lift

tom with

port the top with the other hand as in Figure 15

and pull out at the bot-

one

hand and then sup-

Figure 16

'''''''''''"'-

-'"

DISPENSER

SPILL

TRAY

Figure

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

removed for discarding unused ice

or for general cleaning purposes.

access the ice storage container, the freezer utility rack must be

first removed. See Figure 15.

remove the ice storage container,

on the ice container handle

lift and

pullout the ice storage container supported with the other hand as shown in Figure 16.

having the bottom of

MODEL 590

LIGHTBULBAND

SWITCH IN DISPENSER

The doordispenserlight

located in the upper lefthand portion of the dispenserglasswell. Depressthe

switch

light

lighton andoff. modethe light will

either the depressed.The light bulbcan

easilybe replacedwith a7 appliancebulb. See Figure 17.

toturn thedispensing

water

NOTE: Dispenser light will

LIGHT

switch

water

and ice

NOTE: In the off

activate

orice

switch

UNIT

when

watt

re-

main on for 5secondsafter

dispenserswitchisreleased.

IAWARNINGI

Shut

off

circuit breaker to

refrigeratorormaster

power switch before attempting this maintenance. See Figure

19.

MODEL 590

DISPENSERSPILL TRAY

At the bottom of the water and ice

dispenser, there sembly. This tray will catch and evaporate small spills.

There

no drain in this area;

therefore do not

a spill tray

pour

into the spill tray. See Figure 17.

To clean this area, depress the front left corner ofthe spill plate and

it can easily

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 switchison, the icemaker 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, recommend the icemaker switch be

off.

turned

container can be removed, emptied

and returned to

Figure 16. This preventsthe unused

ice,

shrinking and sticking together,

possibly causing a"no

Then the ice storage

its

location.

over a period of time, from

NOTE:

water

See

ice"

situation.

as-

PRODUCT

OPERATION

ICEPRODUCTION

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 As ice

is the level arm signals the icemaker to restore ice production.

down

used, the level

the icemaker

ICEMAKER

SWITCH

Figure 18

drops

and

during erator. The freezer section is controlled

each off cycle of the refrig-

a timer which defrosts as

needed.

MASTER POWER

SWITCH

MODEL 590

The Model 590 features a Master Power Switch. This switch, which located behind the top grille, will turn off all electrical powerto 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 used for either shutting equipment for servicing or during extended vacations.

order to access this switch, the front inner grille panel assembly must be first removed (refer to

panellized grille removal instructions on Page 14, Figure 23).

can

down

the

A gurgling sound or running water sound may be evident as the refrigerant circulates through the tubing.

In Model 590, the ice dispenser valve within the refrigerator snaps closed 5 seconds after either the water or ice dispenser

switch is released.

During the icemaker cycle you

hearthe sound of ice

the container or ofthe 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

evident. During the startup and

shutdown of thecompressor,

some vibration may occur lasting only a few seconds.

dropping

hum

may

door

may

into

These

icemakers

produceanadequate supply of consumption. between vary depending on load condi· tions, room temperatures. On the average, you can expect a harvest of ice every 2 hours.

iceisnot used regularlyitwill tend to fuse together empty the ice container periodically.

ice

door

openings and ambient

are designed

for normal family

The length of time

harvest

cycles

avoid this,

will

AUTOMATIC

DEFROST

For your convenience your Sub-

Zero unit matic defrost system. The

refrigerator section will defrost

equipped

with an auto-

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.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

!ACAUTION I

recommend for main-

and

tenance circuitbreaker switchifapplicable to the re-

frigerator tective gloves (when cleaning the condenser) be worn.

CONDENSER:To

performance, unit's

condenser shouldbe months clean, remove grille. See page

cleaning, that the

master

shut

off

and

insure

proper

the cleaning of your

is required. This

performed

under normal use. To

every3 to6

power

pro-

14.

PRODUCT CARE

STANDARD MODELS

AND

550

Remove center grille screw. Tilt the grille forward at the top and

release the spring(s) from behind

the grille and

reinstall: reverse procedure.

GRILLE

532, 542, 561,

litt off. See Figure 20.

REMOVAL

511

PANELLIZED GRILLEREMOVAL

The optional panellized grille which is

removedbylittingup(1) then pulling outat the bottom and then grille mounting bracket Figure 22.

downtorelease from the

(3).

and

(2)

See

IACAUTION I

Failure to properlyclean

this area could result

in temperature loss,orpossible mechanical failure refrigerator

and

in both

freezer.

Figure

GRILLEREMOVAL MODELS

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 from the top ofthe grille. See

Figure 21.

procedure.

501F

AND

501R

reinstall: reverse

Figure

CLEANING PROCEDURE

Use "soft" brislle brush and

F and

remove the

for

501

vacuum hose accumulation of dust and lint particles on the condenser

(radiators). See Figure 23 lor Models and 590 See Figure 24 Models

511,532,542,561,550 501

Figure 22

Figure

INTERIOR:

surfaces and removable parts of your refrigerator/freezer, wash with a mild solution of soap and

For cleaning of interior

lukewarm water to which a small

amount of baking soda has been

added. Use ofvinegar is not recommended. Rinse and thoroughly. Avoid getting water on lights or control dials.

dry

PRODUCT

CARE

590 Exterior Surfaces: Same as

interior for Exterior Surfaces.

590 Glasswellcleaning: Wipe

spills after 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.

all Factory Supplied

IAWARNINGI

Shut

off

electrical equipmentbefore cleaning product with soap solution.

IACAUTION I

Do not submergeorpour

waterovercoldglass shelves.

CLEANING CHUTEMODEL

On occasion, ice crescents become lodgedinthe ice chute. The ice chute housing that directs icefrom the

freezer section's ice storage container tothe refrigerator doorice dispenser. This

icemaker from supplying ice to

either the ice dispenser or the bulk ice dispenser. able access to the ice chute to allow a convenient way to unblock any obstructions.

The ice chute

freezer control panel, mounted to the left hand side of refrigerator. The side panel holding the bottom ofthe side

panel and pushing rearward, then

OUT

power

and

THE ICE

590

a clear plastic

may

prevent the

have

located behind the

removed

water

hot

may

made

avail-

pulling out as the panel plastic ice chute will well as any obstruction.

Figure 25. Once

removed, the clear

•

I-

,t<

~\4

.=:

To remove the side cover of the ice chute, depressthe two side locking tabs, then pull See Figure 26.

reinstall, make sure the bottom section of the ice chute first; the outside front cover lip fits inside the stationary portion. Then push the two assemblies together and secure the self-locking tabs closed.

visible as

I I

Figure 25

and out.

installed

LIGHTING INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: When the refrigerator doors (all models) or

freezer doors (501

561

and

590) are left open for

an extended period

maygooff, This design

lights

protects the internal parts from

overheating,

switch, close the door(s}

for approximately minutes.

IACAUTION I

Foryoursafety, the circuit breakerto the refrigerator shouldbe shut

590. the master

turnedoff, seepage

replacing bulbs. Protective gloves should

handling light bulbs

maximum).

REFRIGERATOR LIGHTING

The light shieldin the top refrigerator must to replace the light bulbs.

Place your hands on the back

so:

edge

of the shield and pull towards you to release (this shield a snug

of the shield out of the channel and remove. The light bulbs are

accessible.

front edgeof shield into channel and position. See Figure 27 on page

fit).

snap the back edgeupinto

16.

Drop the front

reinstall: Engage

532, 542,

time, the

reset the light

15 to

off

(or on Model

power

switch is

13) before

worn when

(40 watt

removed

may

edge

now

the

have

Figure

PRODUCT

CARE

Figure

FREEZER LIGHTING MODELS

532, 542, 561

The overhead lightingisaccessed the same as

AND

501F

described

for

"RefrigeratorLighting," on

page

15.

FREEZER CONTROL LIGHTING

532,

542

MODELS

Additional freezer lighting located

container, reach behind the control panel See Figure 28.

FREEZER

behind

replace: Remove ice

BASKET

MODELS 532,

Below the icemaker,

the

back

wall of the freezer,isthe lower freezer lighting. To remove the lightshield and access the bulb, gently to

release the

bottom. See Figure 28.

stall:

then

compress

Engage

AND561

the control panel.

and

unscrew bulb.

LIGHTING

542

AND

561

mounted

the shield

top

and

then the

rein-

the bottom first

and insert the top.

and

FREEZER

CONTROL

BULB

Figure

FREEZER LIGHTING MODELS

The freezer lighting is supplied bulbs

(Model

550 has two bulbs),

the front of the evaporatorcover. The

ing the freezer screwing the the freezer.

FREEZER

MODEL

The overhead lighting is accessed the same as

511 AND550

in the top of the freezer

511

has

one

bulb, Model

mounted

bulbs

are accessiblebyopen-

drawer

bulb

and

from the top of

LIGHTING

590

described

for

un-

"RefrigeratorLighting."

See Figure 29.

VACATION

For extended vacations:

control(s) to your refrigerator freezer should be turned'off or the circuit breaker can be shut off(on Model switch, See contentsinthe refrigerator/freezer.

590, the master power

TIME

page

The

13.) Empty all

BLOCK THE DOORS OPEN SLIGHTL Y WHEN THE UNITISNOT

one inch keep the interior dry.

space

USE.

About

will let fresh air in to

Forshort vacations: Remove all

perishable items. Shut off the icemaker switch (see Icemaker

Operation

unused ice out of the icecontainer.

Do not controls.

VACANT

for any reason this unitisput into serviceona later shut off, the

blocked circulate within the compartment. Also, the circuit breaker to the

refrigeratororfreezer should

shut off (on

power

page

change

the settings of your

HOMES

temporary

open

to allow fresh air

Model

switch, see

10)

and

dump

basis,

doors

should

590, the master

page

13).

the

and

CAUTION: The moisture developedduring even the

shortest amount

running

time could attack the metal.

Figure 29

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

SUGGESTED STORAGE"

New techniques are constantly

being developed. Consult the

College

Service oryour local Utility

Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods.

·U.S.

Agriculture

Fresh Food Storage

Shelf life offresh foods may vary, depending onthe freshness time of purchase.Tokeep your foods fresher longer, follow the recommended storage procedures.

Vegetables

Washincool water and drain. Store in air-tight container or plastic wrap. Most vegetables should be stored

County Extension

Department

higher humidity.

Unfrozen Fish, Meats, and Poultry

Remove store wrappings. Then rewrap waxed paper, and refrigerate mediately.

plastic wrap, foil or

im-

Eggs

Store unwashedincarton or portable

egg

tray.

Use within 2 weeks.

Milk, Cream, Cottage Cheese

Keep carton closed. Store on frigerator shelf and use within 5 days.

re-

Cheese

Storeinoriginal packaging until ready to use. wrap tightlyinplastic wrap or

aluminum foil.

A~er

opening,

re-

Left Overs

Letcool and cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Airtight plastic containers workwell to prevent drying out andodor transfer.

PRODUCT LOADING SUGGESTIONS

Items that inhibit the proper closing the temperatures notextendbeyondthe front your shelvesorbeyond the face assemblies. DO freezer with large quantities unfrozen foods expecting "fast freeze" these items. Space out allow for

freezing results.

yourdoors will affect

your door shelf

NOT

new

unfrozen items to air

circulation for best

and

should

fill your

Fruits

Wash

and dry. Store incrisper compartment. Morearomatic fruits should be stored

Most fruits should be stored in

lower humidity.

plastic bags.

Prepackaged Meats

Storeinoriginal packaging. opening rewrap tightlyinplastic wrap or aluminum foil.

A~er

FreezerStorage

Foods

shouldbe

rial

designed for frozen food storage. The wrap must besealed so as not to allow air or moisture through the wrapping.

wrappedinmate-

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 ahigher cream content requiring colder freezer temperatures to maintain its firmness. always an indication of a temperature problem.

So~

ice creamisnot

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

SERVICE INFORMATION

Eating qualitydrops

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef and Lamb) Roasts (Pork and Steaks Chops(Lamb) 3 to 5 days 6 to Chops(Pork) 3 to 5 days Ground and Stew Meats 1to 2 days 3 Variety Meats 1to 2 days 3 to 4 months Sausage (Pork) 1to 2 days

Processed Meats

Bacon 7 days Frankfurters Ham (Whole) 7 days

Ham Ham (Slices)

Luncheon Meats 3 to 5 days Freezing Sausage (Smoked) Sausage (Dry and Semi-Dry)

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and Meat

Dishes 3 to 4 days 2 Gravy and Meat Broth 1 to 2 days

(BeeQ

(HalQ

Veal)

after

time showninchart.

REFRIGERATOR

14to21

FREEZER

35°

40°

3 to 5 days 3 to 5 days 3 to 5 days

ATO°F

6 to 12 months

4 to 8 months

6 to 12 months

9 months

3 to 4 months

t04

months

1to 2 months

1 month

7 days

3 to 5 days 1 to 2 months

3 days

';2

month

1to 2 months 1to 2 months

7 days not recom-

days

mended

t03

months

2 to 3 months

Before calling for service -

you think your refrigerator or heezer check the following beforll calling your Sub-Zero Factory Authorized Service Agency or dealer. This

may save you time and the expense

not operating properly

a service call.

Fresh Poultry

Chicken and Turkey (Whole) 1to2 days Chicken (Pieces) Turkey (Pieces)

Duck

and Goose(Whole) 1to 2 days 6 months

Giblets 1to 2 days

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) Pieces (Not Covered) 3 to 4 days 1month

Cooked Poultry Dishes 3

Fried Chicken 3 to 4 days

(Other than for meats

Most fruits and vegetables 8-12 monfhs Lean fish 6-8 months Fatly fish, rolls and breads, soups, stew,

casseroles 2-3 months

Cakes, pies. sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),

ice cream (Original carlon) 1 month max.

and

pouttry) FREEZER

1 to 2 days 9 months

1 to 2 days

1102 days

4 days 4

12 months

6 months 3 months

6 months

4 months

IfRefrigerator/Freezeris not

operating-

• Is there electrical power to equipment?

• Is home fuse blown or circuit

breaker off?

• Is refrigeratorlfreezer control on?

• Is yourcondenser clean?

• Haseither door been left open?

Be sure no foods are obstructing

door

proper

•

still not running, unit may bein defrost; wait 30 minutesto see if unit will restart.

closing.

IfRefrigerator/Freezeris

warmer than

• Is control set properly?

• Has door been open too long?

• Haveyou recently added a large quantity of food?

Refrigerator/Freezerruns too

usual-

much-

•Iscondenser behind grille clean? See pages 13 and 14.

• On hot daysand warm room ambients the motorruns longer.

• Have doorsbeen open for extended times or large amounts of food added?

Refrigerator/Freezer

frosted

• Have doorsbeen left open?

• Are doors closing and sealing

• When openingthe freezer

up-

properly? Contact your dealer

door notadjusted properly. drawer you may notice side to

side motion in the drawer. This motion is normal with the tolerance built-in tothe drawer slides. When the drawer closed it will automatically adjust and close with the proper alignment.

Ifyou

hear

unusualnoises -

• These may be normal operating sounds (see page 13,

HSounds").

condensation forms inside

unit-

the

• Thisisnormal during high humidityand frequent

openings.

• Are doorsclosing and sealing

properly?

Ifcondensation forms on the

outside -

•Itis

possible during periods of high humidity some condensation could appear. This condition will subside when

humidity levels drop. condensation is excessive contact your Sub-Zero Factory Authorized Service Agency.

• Be sure doorsare closed and gaskets are sealing.

too

hot

aroundfreezer

compartment-

• Clean condenser (see pages 13 and 14).

ice-

• Models container

10)?

• Models 532. 542 and

icemaker switch turned on (see page 10)?

• Model 590, is icemaker switch turned on (see page 12)?

511,550

and

position (see page

door

501F,is

561,is

ice

Ifthere

• Completely clean product

• Cover

odor

in the unit -

(see pages 13 and 14).

all

food tightly.

light bulb needs replacing -

IAWARNING I

•

Turn

off circuit breaker to refrigerator, wear glovesto protect against broken glass (see pages 15 and 16).

you

hear

occasional

buzzing-

•Iswater supply connected to icemakerand turned on?

you

need

product

information -

• Please call 1-800·222-7820for information on planning, installation

you

• 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 contact your dealer or: SubZero Freezer Co., Inc., Service

Department, PO. Box 44130, Madison,

Telephone 1-800-222-7820.

product knowledge.

need

product service -

53744-4130,

your area,

DUETOOUR

CONTINUOUS

IMPROVEMENT

PROGRAM,

MODELS

AND

SPECIFICATIONS

ARE

SUBJECTTOCHANGE

WITHOUT

NOTICE.

SUB-ZERO FREEZER CO., INC.

P.O.

BOX 44130, MADISON,

53744-4130

(60B)

271-2233

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