Sub-Zero 542 User Manual

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SUB-ZERO

PRI -INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION FOR

INSTALLATION

Step 1

Prepare the finished rough

opening to accept the
installation ofthe Sub-Zero.

NOTE: Carefully read
the "Pre-lnstallation

Specifications" chart
below.

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PRE-INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

LOCATE ELECTRICAL

OUTLET WITHIN TOP

St-_DED _ NE,,

WITHIN BOTIOM

_DAREA =W"

LOCATE_ SUPPLY

Figure 2

90 °

DOOR

SHUT OFF V4LV£

A '_

MODELS 501F AND 501R

FINISHED

MODEL

501F 34Ve"x 58Wls"
501R 341/e"x 581s/is"

511 28V8" x 48V1s"

532 17_s/le"x 671V_s"

542 155/e"x 67W1s"

550

561

590

ROUGHOPENING

DIMENSIONS

A* B

351/2- 723/4.
351/2. 723/4"
29V2" 833/4"

47V2" 833/4"

411/2" 833/4"

35V2" 833/4"

" 35V2" 833/4",

47V2" 833/4"

(Handle Trim Panels not to exceed .050" thickness)

Refrigerator, Upper Trim Panel: 6_/e"x 257/32"
Refrigerator, Lower Trim Panel: 67/8"x 317/32"

(WIDTH x HEIGHT)

27_/_'x 67_V_s"

Grille Panel: 9_hs'x 46ahs"

Freezer Trim Panel: 2shs"x 67_1/_2"

Figure I

DOOR PANEL
DIMENSIONS

28V8" x 183/8"

24"x 67_V_s"

34Ve" x 481/16"

34Vs"x 183/8"

145/e"x 67Wte"
19Ve'x 67W_s"

15Ve"x 67"As"

20shs"x 6711/16"

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MODELS 511, 532, 542, 550, 561 AND 590

MINIMUM DOOR

CLEARANCE

REQUIRED AT 90"

C
36V_"
36V1s"
301A_.

291/4.

25_/1_.

36V_"

203/4.

I 29'/4"

MINIMUM HEIGHT

REQUIRED

(withlevelers in)

727/_s"

727/16.

827/8-

82z/e•

827/e.

827/e.

82_/e.

82z/e-

*When units are Installed side by side, a separating filler strip is recommended. The filler strip width should

be added to the finished rough opening dimension. A filler strip must also be used when units are ins* d
hinge to hinge.

"*Routing or Recessing may be required on raised panels for finger clearance under handle. Refer to Figures

28 and 29 -- "Handle Recess Specs and Recommendations for Raised Panels."

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TRUCTIONS

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REPARATION

;tep 2

A/henunits are installed side

3yside, a separating filler strip

s recommended. The filler

_tripwidth should be added to
he finished rough opening

dimension. A filler strip must
_lso be used when units are

nstalled hinge to hinge.

IMPORTANT." For proper
operation and use the door
must open a minimum of

90 °. A minimum 2" filler

must be used in corner
installations to assure a 90 °

door opening. Remember
to allow enough clearance

in front of unit for full door

s_;r)g. Minimum door

....,'ance listed in Figure 2.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Wealso

require the floor under

the refrigerator to be at
the same level as the

surrounding finished floor.

IACAUTION ]

Any finished flooring
should be protected with

appropriate material to
avoid damage from very
heavy appliance.

If unit fits under soffit with
clearance between top of unit

and soffit of 1" or less as in
Figure 3 unit does not require

blocking, otherwise blocking is

=required. Refer to step.8.

Figure 3

ELECTRICAL
INSTRUCTIONS

Step 3

Rough in the electrical outlet

followingthe "Pre-lnstallation

Specifications". See Figure 1.
A 115 volt, 60 Hz, 15 amp

fused electrical supply is

required. Itis recommended

that a separate circuit, serving

only this appliance, be
provided.

Follow any other local codes
or ordinances that may also
apply.

Figure 4

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[_,WARNING l

Do not use an extension
cord, or two prong adapter.

Electrical ground is
required on this appliance.

Do not under any
circumstances remove

the power supply cord
ground prong.

This appliance isfactory
equipped with a power supply
cord with a 3-prong grounding
plug. It must be plugged into a
mating 3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle grounded

in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and

local codes and ordinances.
See Figure 4.

PLUMBING

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 4

For units with automatic
icemaker, rough in the water

supply line.
Connect a %" copper line to

the house supply being sure to
use an easily accessible shut
off valve between the supply
and your refrigerator
(approximately 6" from the
compression fitting). The
icemaker operates on water
pressure of 20 to 100 PSI.

NOTE: A line filter is
required when water

conditions have a high
sediment content. Do

not use "self piercing'"
valves. Saddle valve kit

(part #4-20-088-0) available
from your distributor.

Route the water line up thru

the floor within _12"from wall,

no higher than 3" from floor

when routed under unit. See

Figure 5.

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Figure 5

Route the water line thru the
wall no more than 3" from

floor when routed under unit.

See Figure 6.

NOTE: Regardless of the

routing, allow for at least 3

feet of excess copper tub-
ing to remain outside wall
or floor for easy connection

to the unit.

Figure 6

UNPACKING

Step 5.

Uncrate unit, remove wood
base and die,card the shipping

bolts which secure the wood
base to the bottom of the unit.

Do not discard wood block
and hardware to be used for

blocking your unit.
In addition retract front

leveler legs to ensure easier
movement of the unit for
installation.

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

IAwARNING I

Toreduce the possibility of
the unit tipping forward,
you must reposition the

front levelers to make
contact with the floor. You

will have to extend these
legs when the unit is finally

positioned.

Step 6

Remove all packing materials
and tape.

GRILLE REMOVAL

Step 7

Grille removal is necessary
to access power cord,

hook up water line and is
recommended for trans-

porting through doorways.

MODELS 511, 532, 542,
550 AND 561

Remove center grille screw

and cut the red nylon shipping
strap. Tilt the grille forward
and release the spring(s) from

behind the grille. See Figure 7.

MODELS 501F AND 501R

To remove the 501 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 of the
grille. There is no grille spring
on 501 Series. See Figure 8.

Figure 8

MODEL 590

Toremove Model 590 grille
assembly, the inner grille
panel assembly must first be

removed. Lift up (1), then pull
out at the bottom (2), then pull
top section down and out of
the top key slot (3) (as in

Figure 9). Next, remove the 5
mounting screws that hold the
outer grille panel assembly to
the top compartment. See
Figure 10.

Figure 10

BLOCKING

(ALL MODELS)
Step 8

I"WARN'NGI

Tohelp prevent the unit

from tipping forward under
certain load conditions

and provide a more stable
installation, the unit must
be secured in place with

a solid soffit or wood
block.

ff there is a solid soffit
above the unit with
clearance between the unit
and the soffit of one inch or

less, as illustrated in Figure
3, you donot need toblock

the unit. If this is not the
case, YOU MUST BLOCK

THE UNIT.

Toblock the unit, using the
wood block and hardware

provided, follow these steps.

1) Locate and mark two wall

studs against the wall where
the refrigerator isto be

located.

2) Locate the proper height
to clear the unit. The space
along the top of the Sub-Zero

between the unit and the

bottom of the wood block

must not be greater than

1/4_.See Figure 11.

3) Position the wood block
over the unit and secure it

using the screws and "1"
brackets provided. Make sure

screws extend aminimum of
71_,into each of the two
wall studs. The wood block
must extend a minimum e'

three inches over the unit
See Figure 11.

4) Using the front and rear
levelers, the unit must be

raised until itcontacts the

Wood block. See Figure 12.

Figure 7

4

Figure 12

tAWARNINGI

Toreduce possibility of

cabinet tipping forward,
front levellers must be in
contact with floor. See

Figure 12.

Figure 11

Figure 9

t '° TALLATION

,.. TRUCTIONS

iSTALLATION

_WARNING ]

;hut-off power to the wall
)utlet.

;tep 9

Jnit isequipped with rollers.

)luginto 15 amp grounded
)utletand roll unit into desired

)osition under the wood block
)rsoffit and connect icemaker
rater line to unit. Remove

]a}den hose fitting from
)lastic bag and attach the
14"compression nut and
;leeveon copper tubing
)efore attaching the hose
itting to the solenoid valve.
=urge line before final
lookup to valve. See Figure
13,ForModel 590 see

_14.

,ion water supply and

:heck all fittings for leaks.
;fake certain electrical

_arness is attached to

;olenoid.

_iOTE: Icemaker will not
immediately fill with

_/ater when supplied to
valve. Allow 24 hours

_orproper ice production.

• ODELS 511, 532, 542, 550,

;61 AND 501F

SOLENOID VALVE

Figure 13

MODEL 590

Figure 14

Step 10

Level the unit. Toadjust

height, turn front leveling legs
counterclockwise to raise,

or clockwise to lower. Rear
levellers (rollers) are adjusted

from front of base. Turn Sh6"
hex bolt clockwise to raise
cabinet, counterclockwise to

lower cabinet. See Figure 12.

Step 11

Install toe plate as shown in
Figure 15.

Before attaching toe plate
check to ensure drain pan is

installed properly.

I, CAU ONI

Toeplate must be
removable for servicing,
so any flooring must allow

for this removal Refer to
label mounted on

kickplate support for
height clearance.

Step 12

Install grille, step 7.

IMPORTANT'. For Models
511, 532, 542, 550, 561

and 590, reverse step 7

procedure. NOTE: If using
panelized grille refer to

"Grille Panel Installation."

Step 13

Restore power to the wall
outlet.

PANEL
INSTALLATION

Step 14

Apply decorative front panels
(and side panels ifapplicable).

All Sub-Zero units are
manufactured ina manner
to achieve a total built-in

appearance. This allows you
to choose the decorative

material and color application
for the front and sides (if
exposed) for your refrigerator/

freezer.

FRONT PANEL
INSTALLATION

(See "Pre-lnstallation
Specifications" -- for panel

dimensions)
If a metal or other thin material

is used, a filler must be in-
serted behind your panel to

insure a proper fit. All frames
are designed to accept up to

114"material. If a raised, wood

front panel is being used, the
edges must be routed to the

necessary 114"border specifi-
cations. (50# per door panel
maximum weight limit)

NOTE: ROUTING,
RECESSING OR OP-

TIONAL EXTENDED

HANDLES MAY BE
REQUIRED ON RAISED

PANELS FOR FINGER
CLEARANCE UNDER

HANDLE. Refer to Figures

28 and 29 -- "Handle
Recess Specifications

and Recommendation for
Raised Panels."

NOTE: does not apply to
Model 590.

MODELS 501F, 501R, 511,
532, 542, 550 AND 561

A) Toinstallfront panels on

your Sub-Zero, the door

handles must be removed.

The handle screws are hidden

by amagnet backed trim
molidng. Remove the molding

using a piece of tape to pull it
away from the handle and

expose the handle screws.

NOTE: the molding will
bend at center allowing
removal as in Figure 16.

Figure 16

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B) With standard Phillips
screwdriver, remove door

handle on freezer and
refrigerator door (the door

handles also act as a door

trim). The Models 511 and
550 freezer door handle isw

on the top of the door and

removed in the same manner

described above.

C) Slide panel into frame on
door as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17

MODEL 590
A) Toinstall panels on the

Model 590, the door handle

and door handle trim must first
be removed. The screws are

hidden by a magnet-backed
trim molding. Remove the

molding using a piece of tape
to pull it away from the handle

and expose the handle
screws.

NOTE: The trim molding
will bend out at the center

allowing removal as shown
in Figure 16.

B) With standard Phillips

screwdriver, remove door
handles on freezer and refrig-
erator doors (door handles

also act as a door trim, see

Figure 17).
C) Remove the handle trim

panels by sliding them out of
the door(s). See Figure 18.

NOTE: Different colored
handle trim panels and

glasswells are available

through your product
distributor.

D) Next, remove the water and

ice glasswell by removing the
mounting screw. Then slide

the glasswell up and pull out

as in Figure 18.

E) Remove the top and bottom
trim fillers held on by the

mounting screw(s). See
Figure 19.

F) Remove the screws

holding in vertical trim strip.

See Figure 19.

Figure 19

GRILLE PANEL
INSTALLATION

If optional EApanel grille is

purchased for Models 511,53

542, 550 or 561, follow these

instructions.

EA GRILLE PANEL SIZE

Grille Size Panel Size

10 x 30 83/16x283/16
11 x 30 93/16x 283/16

12 x 30 103/16x 283/16
13 x 30 113/lex 283/16
14x30 123/18x 283/18
15 x 30 133/18x 283/16
10 x 36 83/16x 343/16
11 x 36 93/lSx 343/16
12 x 36 103/16x 343/16
13 x 36 113/16x 343/16
14 x 36 123/16x 343/le
15 x 36 133/1ex, t/16

10 x 42 83/16X "_',,J3/16
11 x 42 93/16x 403/16

12 x 42 103/18x 403/16
13 x 42 113/16x403/18
14 x 42 123116 X 40°116
15 x 42 133/1sx 403/16
10 x 48 83/16x 463/16

11 x 48 93hsx 463h6

12 x 48 103/16 x 463/lS
13 x 48 113/16x 463/1e
14 x 48 123/16x 463/16
15 x 48 133/lSx 463/16

D) With panel in position,

replace handle and screws.

Replace the trim molding(s)
by inserting the top ar_i then
the bottom into the handle

channel. Release the middle
and set the magnets.

Figure 18

G) Install door panels by

sliding into frame on door
as shown in Figure 17.

H) With door panels in place,

reverse the steps for proper
reassembly.

NO TE: ff replacing standard
handle insert panels and

glasswell with original or
custom handle insert

panel or glasewell, refer to
step H.

The frame molding isde-
signed to hold 114"thick panel.
Raised wood panels must be

routed to 114"thickness on _11

four sides to provide a 114"lip.
.(15Ibs. maximum panel
weight.)

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11" GRILLE ONLY

532 & SN

11" THRU T$" GRILLE

ALL OTHER MODELS

P_ ,l-:z-o.-0
SCREW GROMMET

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LOWER GRILLE SCREW

pin .1_,o.o, 3-o

UPPER G_LLE SCREW

Figure 20

Figure 21

C) Slide panel into position
in grille frame as shown in
Figure 22.

NOTE: When using _/4" or
less, a filler is necessary.

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,4) Remove Iouvered grille.
Refer to step 7.

B) Open the door(s) and

attach template provided with
panel grille installation kit. The

template center hold must be
aligned with the grille screw

hole and you must fasten from
the top down with the screw

you removed in step A. See
Figure 20.

(7,)With template in place, drill
1/8" pilot holes in the end holes
of the template. See Figure 20.

Enlarge pilot holes by drilling

3h6" finished holes; After

drilling holes, remove template
and discard. Keep screw'fer

later installation.

D) Install screw grommets in
properly labeled holes in
Figure 20 in the shroud

assembly.
E) Attach the outer grille

frame to the shroud assembly
by inserting the two upper
grille screws into their proper
holes and with door(s) open
install the lower three grille
screws as shown inFigure 20
and Figure 10.

F) Referto Model 590 grille
installation, steps B through E.
on this page for the remainder

of the assembly. ....

MODEL 590
(STANDARD FEATURE)

EA GRILLE PANEL SIZE

Grille Size Panel Size

10x48 83/16 x 463/16

11 x 48 93/16 x 463116

12 x 48 103/16X463/16
13 x 48 113/16X463/16

14x48 123/16X463/16
15 x 48 133/16x 463116

A) Remove the inner grille
panel assembly (refer to
step 7).

B) Remove the top two corner
screws and pull away the top
frame. See Figure 21.

Figure 22

D) Reattach the top frame by

reinstalling the two top corner

screws.

E) InstaEinner grille panel
assembly back onto product

(refer to step 7).

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INSTRUCTIONS

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SIDE PANEL
INSTALLATION

If side panels are being
utilized, please check with
your installer for installation

methods or you may use one
of the side panel installation
methods shown in Figure 23.

Drill 3 holes equal distance
apart in vertical section of

aluminum frame and install

. pan head screws.

NOTE: Figure 23 is viewed from top edge of panel.

BACK OF SUB-ZERO UNI

FRAMEI

I 6 X 3/8 PAN HEAD SCREW 8 X 17/4FLAT HEAD SCREW

1/41r SIDE PANEL MATERIAL

6 X 3/8 PAN HEAD SCREW

I" 24_"

6 X 3/SPAN HEAD SCREW 8 X 17/4FLAT HEAD SCREW

1 1/8 ,,6 X 3/8PAN HEAD SCREW

}-- 2I/2"-_ 7/2'1 SIDEPANELMATERIAL

6 X 3/B PAN HEAD SCREW 8 X FLAT HEAD SCREW

8 x 11/4FLATHEAD

8 x 11/4FI_ATHEADSCREW

METAL SIDE PANEL

Figure 23

Anchor the side panel with
decorative headed screws

(as shown) or finishing nails
can be used. The screws/

nails must be obtained from
your local hardware supply

store.

NOTE: We do not
recommend the use of
adhesives.

Dimensions given for typical

wood side panel installation.

NOTE: If 1/4n(or less)panel
is used and inserted into

return channel extrusion
then a 241/4" size is

necessary for width. Sheet
must also be notched for

grille and other brackets

or screws that are in the
return channel. This is

only necessary on this

application.

ANCHORING

PRODUCT

Step 15

It is recommended after going

through the previous proce-

dures (front and side panel
installation, leveling and align-

ment and door adjustment)

proper anchoring of the unit to
the opening be done as this
will insure aproper installation.

Sub-Zero Anchoring Kit
#4-20-090-0 is available

through your Product
Distributor.

Part #4-20-090-0 Contents:
6 11/4" Sems

3 3h6 x 1 Chicago Screw

Posts

1 6-19-023-0 Loctite
Figures 24 and 25 are

examples.

NOTE: Product(s) must be
leveled and squared before
attempting this procedure.

Instructions for product
being tied together
(see Figure 24):

Figure 24

1) Drill three (3) 13/6411holes

through the middle trim of both

units.

I_CAUTION J

Do not drill through model
and serial number tag.

i'"'ISTALLATION"

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2) Using the Loctite on the
screws, install all 3 Chicago

Screw Posts.

3) Inspect the units for level
again.

4) Drill three (3)3t16" holes
(per specs in Figure 24)
through both outer trims.

5) Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill
into the cabinetry for a pilot

hole.

6) Install all six (6)Seresto the
cabinetry.

Instructions for fastening
Models 501R, 501F, 550,

511, 561, 532, 542 and 590
to cabinetry (see Figure 25):

17t/a _

HINGE

ADJUSTMENT

Step 16

Ifthe doors are out of
adjustment, the top or bottom

hinge may be adjusted by
removing and discarding the

two small shipping screws.

See Figure 26. The top door
hinges can be adjusted leftto

right and in or out by loosen-
ing the three allen head
screws. The bottom door

hinge is equipped with two
adjustment allen head
screws. See Figure 27.

For adjustment, use a 118"
allen wrench to loosen screws

(models 550 and 511 ex-
cluded). This allows the door
to move left to right or in and

out.

NOTE: On Models 532, 542,
561, 501R, 501F and 590
the doors open to 130 °.

An optional door stop kit
(4-20-089-0), which allows a
door opening of approxi-

mately 90 ° is available.
Contact your distributor.

Figure 27

INSTALLATION

CHECK LIST

The importance of the installa-
tion of your Sub-Zero cannot

be overemphasized. The

proper installation of your
unit is the responsibility of

the selling dealer or instal-

ler. The following check list

should be completed by the

installerto insure no part of

the installation has been over-

looked. Any questions or
problems pertaining to the

installation should be directed

to the selling dealer.

[] Is unit operating? If not, is

unit plugged in? Isrefrigerator/
freezer control on?

[] Is packing material

removed? (Step 6)

[] Is water supply line con-

nected to compression fitting?
(Step 8)

IAWARNING l

Disconnect power to unit
before checking wiring
connections.

[] Is blocking completed?
(Step 8)

[] Is unit leveled properly on a
solid floor?. (Step 10)

[] Is blocking necessary?
(Step 8)

[] Is drain pan installed
properly? (Step 11)

[] Is toe plate installed?
(Step 11)

[] Isgrille screw back in

position? (Step 12)

[] Are panels installed

correctly? (Step 14)

[] Are doors adjusted?

(Step 16)

[] Does the customer under-

stand the unit's operation?

[] Isthe icemaker switch
turned on? (Models 590,
532, 542 and 561).

(_ive the customer the
warranty packet.

1) Drill three (3) 3h6" holes
(per specs in Figure 25)
through both outer trims.

2) Drill a Vs" pilot hole into the
cabinetry.

?' 'qstallall six (6) Sems.

Figure 26

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STANDARD HANDLE RECESS SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT

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MODELS 501F ,4ND 501R

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MODELS 532, 542 AND 561

MODEL A (WIDTH) B (WIDTH) C (HEIGHT) D E F

532 1715115" 2711116" 6711/16" 385/32 .
542 155/8" 24" 6711/16" 385/32 -
561 145/8" 191/5" 6711/16" 385/32"
511 281/s" 481/16" 183/s" 24t/32" 141/16"
550 341/8" 481/15" 183/s" 24V32" 17V1s"

501F 34Ve" 58_5/16" 2915/32"
501R 34V8" 5815/_6" 29_s/32"

590 (Handle Recess Not Required)

MODELS 511 AND 550

Figure 28

ff you need service. Take

necessary steps to preserve
food inunit. Door(s) should

be left closedas much as
possible until unit is back in

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 in your area, contact
your dealer, or: Sub-Zero
Freezer Co., Inc., Service

Department, RO. Box 44130, e
Madison, W153744-4130,

Telephone [phone].

PRODUCT

INFORMATION

Telephone [phone]

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_ECOMMENDATIONS

:OR RAISED

=ANELS

_ecause of different door panel
Jesigns, routing, recessing, or

Jseof optional extended handles
nay be necessary for finger
"learance when using raised
)anels greater than 114"total
hickness. (50# per door panel

naximum weight limit.)
_ee Figure 28 for location of
_ffset when using specific

"outing for grip area only.

figure 29 is actual size top

,iew of standard full length

_andle and panel. We
,ecommend that you use the
grid (Figure 29) to lay out
7our panel design for finger

;learance when standard full
_-_gth handles are used.

_J

_IOTE: Handle profile does not
apply to Model 590, however
oanel weight limit does.

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Optional F"

Extended

Handle

Optional/_ /

D-Style" I
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Standard I

Full-Length

Handle

11

2 H 3"

Door

1_" Panel

1" Panel

¾" Panel
V2"Panel

_" Panel

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-tl Actual size topview.

Standard full length
handle.

DUE TO OUR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, MODELS AND

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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Figure 29

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THINK SAFETYt

If you are storing or disposing of

your old refrigerator, please do it

safely. Read the enclosed safety
booklet from the Association of

Home Appliance Manufacturers.
CHILD ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENTS

CAN BE TRAGIC!

SUB-Z

SUB

SUB-ZERO FREEZER CO., INC.

FORM NO. 3-75-216-16

P.O. BOX 44130, MADISON, Wl 53744-4130

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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