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_Vhen Only The Best
Will Do...Sub-Zero
When only the best will do for
you, look to the best. Look to
Sub-Zero, the industry leader
in built-in home refrigeration.
Our 20 models vary in size
from 18" to 48" in width, and
offer storage space from 4.6
cubic feet to 30.
We offer the finest warranty
in the business in our 12-year
Sub-Zero Protection Plan. And
if service is necessary, there
is a network of thousands of
fectory-trained technicians
across the United States and
Canada.
Each Sub-Zero is protected
with a full two-year (parts and
labor) warranty on the entire
product from the date of
installation. The unmatched
Sub-Zero protection also
includes a full five-year (parts
and labor) warranty and
limited six-through-twellth-
year (parts) warranty onthe
sealed system (compressors,
condenser, evaporator, drier
and all connecting tubing).
Warranty does not include
installation. See complete
warranty for non-residential
use and other exceptions.
Sub-Zero features and
options are listed on page 7.
This Planning and Installation
Guide is intended to offer you
a profile of our units, and
what it takes to plan for and
install a Sub-Zero. If you
would like our colorful Full
Line sales brochure, or if you
have installation questions
that are not answered in this
Guide, please give us a call
at (800) 222-7820.
We would also like to hear
from you if you have any
comments on how we can
make this Guide a better tool
for you. Direct yourcomments
to the Marketing Services
Manager, Sub-Zero Freezer
Company, P.O. Box 44130,
Madison, WI 53744-4130.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As you follow these instruc-
tions, you will notice warning
and caution symbols.This
blocked information is impor-
tant for the safe and efficient
installation of this Sub-Zero.
There are two types of
potential hazards that may
occur duringthis installation.
states a hazard may
cause serious injury or
death if precautions
are not followed.
signals a situation where
minor injury or product
damage may occur if you
do not follow instructions.
Another footnote we would
like to identify is:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This highlights information
that is especially relevant to
a problem-free installation.
Table of Contents
Full-Size Models 4-7
Undercounter Models 8-9
Planning Information 10-11
Integrating Cabinetry 12-13
Installation Instructions 13-15
Panel Installation 16-19
Installation Check Ust 19
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Full-Size Models
Sub-Zero offers the most
complete line of built-in
refrigeration options for your
design alternatives. Our 10
full-size models enable you to
meet your specific needs and
preferences.
All Refrigerator
Model 501R
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 73"W 36" D24"
Minimum Height Required:
723/4"
Door Swing Clearance: 361/lS"
Door Panel:
H 5815/16" x W 341/8"
Energy Usage
668 kwh/$58/Annually*
Storage Information
Refrigerator:
20 cu.ft, of Storage
4 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
4 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
3 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 Egg Trays
All Freezer
Model 501F
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 73" W 36" D 24"
Minimum Height Required:
723/4 "
Door Swing Clearance: 361/16"
Door Panel:
•H581s/16" x W 341/8"
Energy Usage
876 kwh/$76/Annually*
Storage Information
Freezer:
19.2 cu.ft, of Storage
3 Adjustable Wire Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
3 Drawers
5 Adjustable DoorShelves
Ice Maker with Storage Drawer
Crated Weight
378 pounds
Refrigerator/Freezer
Model 511
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 84" W 30" D 24"
Minimum Height Required:
82%"
Door Swing Clearance: 301/8"
Door Panels:
H 481/16" x W 281/8"
H 183/8" X W 281/8"
Energy Usage
709 kwh/$61/Annually*
Storage Information
Refrigerator:
12.7 cu.ft, of Storage
3 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
2 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
2 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 Egg Trays
Freezer:
5.2 cu.ft, of Storage
Two Tier Pullout Drawer
Ice Maker
Crated Weight
430 pounds
Crated Weight
391 pounds
Model 501R
Model 501F
Due to our continuous
improvement program, models
and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Model 511
* Annual energy costs are
based on 8.67 cents per
kilowatt hour.
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Refrigerator/Freezer
Refrigerator/Freezer
Model 550
Model 550SS
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 84" W 36" D 24"
Minimum Height Required:
827/8"
Door Swing Clearance: 361/16''
Door Panels:
H 481/16" x W 341/8",
H 183/8" x W 341/8"
Energy Usage
789 kwh/$68/Annually*
Storage Information
Refrigerator:
15.7 cu.ft, of Storage
3 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
2 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
2 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 Egg Trays
Freezer:
6.4 cu.ft, of Storage
Two Tier Pull-out Drawer
Ice Maker
Crated Weight
Model 550:482 pounds
Model 550SS: 515 pounds
Refrigerator/Freezer
Model 561
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 84" W 36" D 24"
Minimum Height Required:
827/8 ''
Door Swing Clearance: 203/4"
Door Panels:
H 6711/16" x W 145/8':
H 6711/16 '. x W 191/8"
Energy Usage
811 kwh/$70/Annually*
Storage Information
Refrigerator:
12.5 cu.ft, of Storage
4 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
2 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
3 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
1 EggTray .
Freezer:
8.9 cu.ft, of Storage
2 Adjustable Wire Shelves
1 Stationary Metal Shelf
4 Drawers
5 Adjustable Door Shelves
Ice Maker with Storage Drawer
Model 542
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 84" W 42" D 24"
Minimum Height Required:
827/8"
Door Swing Clearance: 259/16"
Door Panels:
H 6711/16" XW 155/8"
H 6711/16" x W 24"
Energy Usage
858 kwh/$74/Annually*
Storage Information
Refrigerator:
16 cu.ft, of Storage
4 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
2 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
3 Adjustable DoorShelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 EggTrays
Freezer:
9.2 cu.ft, of Storage
3 Adjustable Wire Shelves
1 Stationary Metal Shelf
4 Drawers
5 Adjustable Door Shelves
Ice Maker with Storage Drawer
Crated Weight
541 pounds
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Model 550
p
Model 550SS
Crated Weight
500 pounds
Model 542
Model 561
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Full-Size Models
Refrigerator/Freezer
Model 532
Model 532SS
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 84" W 48" D 24"
Minimum Height Required:
827/8"
Door Swing Clearance: 291/4"
Door Panels:
H 6711/16" XW 1716/16",
H 6711/16" XW 2711/16"
Energy Usage
929 kwh/$81/Annually*
Storage Information
Refrigerator:
18.8 cu.ft, of Storage
4 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
4 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
3 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 Egg Trays
Freezer:
:1.l.2 cu.ft, of Storage
2 Adjustable Wire Shelves
1 Stationary Metal Shelf
4 Drawrers
5 Adjustable Door Shelves
Ice Maker with Storage Drawer
Crated Weight
Model 532:582 pounds
Model 532SS: 630 pounds
Model 532
Model 532SS
Refrigerator/Freezer
with Ice and Water Dispenser
Model 590
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 84" W 48" D 24"
Minimum Height Required:
827/8"
Door Swing Clearance: 291/4"
Door Panels:
H 6711/16" x W 151/8"
o_.
H 6711/16" X W 209/16 "
Grille Panel:
H 93/16" X W 463/16"
Energy Usage
1111 kwh/$96/Annually*
Storage information
Refrigerator:
18.2 cu.ft, of Storage
4 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
4 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
3 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 Egg Trays
Freezer:
11.2 cu.ft, of Storage
3 Adjustable Wire Shelves
2 Removable Plastic Shelves
3 Drawers
5 Adjustable Door Shelves
Ice Maker with Storage Bin
Crated Weight
610 pounds
ModelS_
* Annual energy costs are
based on 8.67 cents per
kilowatt hour.
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Features
Features and
Options
Sub-Zero's integrated design,
beauty and quality is evident
in all of these features-that
are standard on Sub-Zero's
ten 500 Series full-size units.
• Built-in Design. All
Sub-Zeros are only 24" deep.
They accept decorative door
and side panels (50 lb. weight
limit per door panel), to match
virtually any cabinetry. The
perimeter thickness cannot
exceed 1/4':See pages 12 and
13 for details.
• Colored Panels. Optional
steel door and side panels
are available from our factory
in three colors: almond,
stainless steel and white.
(Model 590 offers your
choice of seven complemen-
tary colored glasswells and
ten optional color handle
inset trim panels at no cost.
The standard colored
glasswell is pewter gray and
handle inset trim panel is
pin-striped pewter gray.) The
Models 550SS and 532SS
come with stainJess steel
panels.
• Satin Trim. Door s_'_ws
are hidden on these units so
you have a clean look.
• Door Handles. All units
have our low-profile door
handles as a standard
feature. A D-style handle is
an option on Models 501R,
501F, 511 and 550. An
extended full-length handle is
also offered as an option on
all models. Refer to Figure A,
Page IOA for panel sizing
information. With the Models
550SS and 532SS, the
standard handles are one-
inch in diameter stainless
steel.
• Grilles. Sub-Zero's 11"
Iouvered grille is standard
on all models with the excep-
tion of the Model 590. An
optional easy-access (EA)
panel grille that accepts
decorative panel inserts is
also available. In either
instance, you can order them
in one inch increments from
10" to 15': Model 590 has
the EA panel grille standard.
The Models 550SS and
532SS have an attractive,
heavy-duty stainless steel
grille to complement the
overall professional look of
the units.
• Toe Plate. Adjustable,
solid toe plate meets the
standards ofthe American
Institute of Architects. Inset
area a 4" high by3"deep. All
units have a paintable black
toe plate except for the
Models 550SS and 532SS
feature a stainless steel toe
plate.
• Adjustable Shelves.
Cantilever glass shelves in
the refrigerator, wire shelves
in the freezer and all of the
door shelves are adjustable.
• Crispers. Each crisper has
its own humidity control and
moves easily on our roller
track system.
• Ice Maker. Each Sub-Zero
freezer offers an automatic
ice maker providing crescent-
shaped ice.
• Utility Basket. Smaller
items are stored in the
refrigerator's adjustable
utility basket.
• Dairy i Egg Modules.
Two dairy compartments
have full magnetic seals to
maintain freshness. A port-
able egg tray offers handy
storage and is removable.
• Diffused Ughting.
Sub-Zero's overhead lighting
floods both the refrigerator
and freezer compartments
with evenlight.
• Dual Compressors.
Two compressors in all our
combination refrigerator/
freezer units deliver precise,
and independent temperature
inthe section it controls.
• Automatic Defrost.
Sub-Zero refrigerator and
freezer units have an auto-
matic defrost system.
• Front Venting. All
Sub-Zero units are front
vented so you can plan for
a truly built-in refrigerator.
• Door Swing. You can
choose left or right door swing
on our single door units as
well as our over-and-under
models. This option must be
orderedwhen requestingthe
unit. Youcannot reversethe
door in the field.
• Magnetic Door Gasket.
Our positive sealing gasket
ensures a tight closing door.
• Roller Base, Patented
roller base assembly allows
for easy installation.
• Door Stop Kit. For
installationswhere the door
swing must be limited to 90
degrees, an optional Door
Stop Kit is available. Normal
door swing is 130 degrees
with the exception of the 511
and 550(SS). The normal
door swing on these models
is 120 degrees.
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Undercounter
Models
Sub-Zero undercounter refri-
gerators, freezers, combina-
tion units and ice maker all
accept decorative door
panels (maximum 20 pound
limit) to fit any decor and can
be built in to fit flush with vir-
tually any base cabinet style.
Equally important, they
are all backed by the best
warranty in the business, the
12-year Sub-Zero Protection
Plan. See page 3 for details.
All undercounter models
are self-venting, feature
foamed insulation, have
durable, easy-to-clean ABS
interior surfaces and offer
interchangeable door swings.
(Kit required, except for
Model 245.)
These models can be
built-in or installed as free
standing.
Refrigerator/Freezer
with Auto Defrost
Model 245
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 34" W 237/8" D 24"
Door Swing Clearance: 2513/16"
Door Panel:
H 281/8" x W 231/2 "
Energy Usage
463 kwh/$40/Annually*
Storage Information
Refrigerator:
3 cu.ft, of Storage
2 Stationary Shelves
1 Door Shelf
Freezer:
1.9 cu.ft, of Storage
1 Shelf
1 Door Shelf
Ice Maker with Container
Crated Weight
139 pounds
Refrigerator/Freezer
Model 249R
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 3313/16"W 237/8" D 24"
Door Swing Clearance: 253/s"
Door Panel:
H 30" x W 235/8-
Energy Usage
368 kwh/$32/Annually*
Storage Information
Refrigerator:
4.4 cu.ft, of Storage
2 Removable Shelves
1 Stationary Shelf
3 Door Shelves
Manual Defrost
Freezer:
.7 cu.ft, of Storage
1 Shelf
Manual Defrost
Crated Weight
120 pounds
* Annual energy costs are
based on 8.67 cents per
kilowatt hour.
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Model 249R
Model 245
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All Refrigerator
with Auto Defrost
Model 249RP
All Freezer
with Auto Defrost
Model 249FF
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 3313/1s" W 237/8" D 24"
Door Swing Clearance: 253/8"
Door Panel:
H 30" x W 235/8"
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 3313/zs" W 237/8" D 24"
Door Swing Clearance: 253/8"
Door Panel:
H 30" x W 235/e"
Energy Usage
429 kwh/$37/Annually*
Storage information
Refrigerator:
4.9 cu.ft, of Storage
2 Removable Shelves
1 Stationary Shelf
3 Door Shelves
Crated Weight
117 pounds
Energy Usage
504 kwh/$44/Annually*
Storage Information
Freezer:
4.6 cu.ft, of Storage
2 Removable Shelves
1 Stationary Shelf
Ice Maker Optional
Crated Weight
135 pounds
Model 249FF
Ice Maker
Model 506
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 3413/32 " W 177/8" D 237/8"
Door Swing Clearance:
113/4,,
Door Panels:
H 133/18" x W 17",
H 1115/15"x W 17"
Storage Information
35 Ibs. of Ice
3/4" Clear Ice Cubes
Hopper Door
Drain or optional pump is
necessary.
Crated Weight
110 pounds
Model 249RP
Model 506
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Planning
Information
Area Requirements
Before moving ahead with
any planning you should be
aware of the basic require-
ments for the installation of
a built-in Sub-Zero. The
drawings in Figures 1 and 2
illustrate the finished rough
in dimensions, electrical
and plumbing locations and
minimum door clearance for
all units.
Finished Minimum Door
Rough Opening Clearance
MODEL Dimensions Required at 90 °
A B ¢
501R 351/2" 723/4" 361/±s"
501F 351/2" 723/4" 361/18"
511 29z/2" 833/4" 30z/8"
_0(._) 35±/2" 833/4" 361/16"
561 351/2" 833/4" 203/4"
411/2" 833/4" 259/16"
53=(S5) 471/2" 833/4" 291/4"
590 471/2" 833/4" 291/4"
245 24" 341/2" 2513/16"
249R 24" 341/2" 253/8"
249RP 24" 341/2" 253/8"
249FF 24" 34!/2" 253/8"
506 18" 341/2" 113/4"
IMPORTANT NOTE: When using frameless cabinets,you must add space to the finished rough
openingto allow forside mainframeoverlapto ensurecabinetand Sub-Zerodoorsopenproperly.This
spacewillfluctuate dependingonthe installationandoverallvisualappearanceyou aretryingto achieve.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When installing cabinetswith six inch bases,add twoinches to the minimum
height detailed above, if you want to makethe base of the Sub-Zeroevenwiththe cabinets.
Minimum Height Electrical Supply
Required Outlet Location Location
(with levelers in)
723/4" 3" 6" -
723/4" 3" 6" -
827/8" 751/2" _ _
827/8" 751/2" _ _
827/8 " 751/2" - _
827/8" 751/2" - _
82V8" 751/2 " - -
827/8" 751/2" - _
341/4 1" 2" 12"
341/4 101/2" 81/2" --
341/4 101/2" 81/2" --
341/4 101/2" 21/2" 18"
341/4 21/2" 21/2" 11"
Recommended Water
D E F
Locate Electrical
Outlet within Top
Shaded Area
Locate 501F Water Supply
within Bottom
Shaded Area
-Shut OffValve
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Models 501R and 501F
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Models 245, 249R,
249RP, 249FF and 506
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Figure 2
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Standard
Full-Length
Handle
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Door
FigureA
1_" Panel
1" Panel
3/4"Panel
½" Panel
Y_"Panel
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These actual size drawings
offer you the opport_.unity_
better understand unique
situations you may face in
some of your installations.
The page can easily be
removed and photocopied or
used for your own tracings.
FigureA shows the
clearance you would have for
raised panels using the
standard f.ull-length handle or
the optional extended full-
length handle illustrated in
the dash line.
Figure B below illustrates a
typical 501 pair installation
where a filler strip is being
used and the doors open at
the standard 130 degrees.
Depending on the configura-
tion and panels, this filler
strip will vary.
Door Closed
130 ° door opening with a
2" filler strip (top view)
(Optional 90 =Door
Stop Available)
Optional D-Style
Handle on 501 Pair
Filler
Strip
Allowfor Filler
Lap BehindFlange
Main Frame
Hinge
DoorOpen @:130°
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FigureB
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Nominal Overall
Widthof Sub-Zero
23_" to Rear
of Sub-Zero
Main Frame
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Hinge
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2_"
2Vi'
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3"
3_"
3½"
90° door opening
(top view)
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its doorand the relationship
to a counter,a built-inwall
appliance or corner shows
howa filler strip may prevent
damage to raised panels.
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Figure C
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• Panels must be 1/4"thick
around the _perimeter and
muted to allow for 1/4" edge,
except for Model 245, which
requires 3/8".
Panels ¼" thick or less
_" Panel
Panels thicker than ¼"
Figure6
• Thicker raised panels may
require special consideration
with door swings and clear-
ance. See center pages IOA
and lOB.
• You may consider using an
optional extended handle.
See Figure A, Page IOA.
• Panels must not exceed 50
pounds for each door panel
on the full-size units and 20
pounds on the undercounter
units.
Grille Panels
The Sub-Zero 11" Iouvered
grille is standard on all units
with the exception ofthe
Model 590. An easy-access
(EA) panel grille isavailable
as an option for all models
and easily accepts decorative
panels. The Model 590 has
this 11" EA panel grille as a
standard feature. The Models
550SS and 532SS come
standard with an 11" heavy
duty stainless steel grille. A
15" heavy duty grille is also
available for these two
models.
As with the standard grille,
the EA panel grille can be
ordered in one inch incre-
ments from 10" to 15".
The following sizes should
be usedwhen ordering deco-
rative inserts for the EA panel
grille. There is a 15 pound
weight limit on these inserts.
_rlUe Size Panel Size
10 x 30 83/±e"x 283/16"
11 x 30 93/z6"x 283/16"
12 x 30 103/16" x 283/16"
13 x 30 113/±e" x 283/ts"
14 x 30 123/ze" x 283/±6"
15 x 30 133/16" x 283/16"
10 x :36 83/16"x 343/16"
11 x 36 93/16"x 343/16"
12 x 36 103/16" x 343/16"
13 x 36 113/16"x 343/16"
14 x 36 123/18" x 343/16"
15 x 36 133/16" x 343/16"
10 x 42 83/16" X 403/t6"
11 x 42 93/16"x 403/16"
12 x 42 103/16" x 403/16"
13 x 42 113/16"x 403/16"
14 x 42 123/18 " x 403/16"
15 x 42 133/18" x 403/16"
10 x 48 83/16"x 463/16"
11 x 48 93/16" x 463/16 "
12 x 48 103/16.'x 463/16"
13 x 48 113/16"x 463/16"
14 x 48 123/16"x 463/16 "
15 x 48 133/16" x 463/16"
Any other custom grille
must meet required airflow
requirements and you should
contact Sub-Zero before
installing one.
Side Panels
If side panels are to be used
refer to pages 17 and 18, the
side panel installation section
of the guide, for specifics
regarding sizing.
Installation
Instructions
Moving Unit
The installatton of a Sub-Zero
is an easy task if you have
done the necessary prepar-
ation. Before bringing the unit
into a house, it should be
uncrated outside. Remove
the boxand wood base and
discard this material. 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.
R_kVlVl-'l_|_ll_e']
To reduce 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.
You should remove the
grille for easier transpor-
tation through doorways
and later access to the
powercord.
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Installation
Instructions
Models 511, 550,
561, 542 and 532
Remove center grille screw
and cut the red nylon ship-
ping strap. IMPORTANT
NOTE: This-screw must be
removed before grille is tilted
or damage can occur.
Tilt the grille forward and
release the spring(s) from
behind grille. See Figure 7.
Shipping Strap
Gri!le /
Screw
Figure 7
Models 501R
and 501F
To remove the 501 grille,
remove two (black) screws
located in the lowest louver
in the grille. Tilt the bottom
of thegrille out and away, it
will release from the top of
the grille. There is no grille
spring on the 501 units.
See Figure 8.
Model 590
To remove Model 590 grille
assembly, the inner grille
panels assembly must first
be removed. Uft 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 five mounting screws that
hold the outer grille panel
assembly to the top compart-
ment. See Figure 10.
3
Inner Grille
Figure 9
Blocking
To help prevent the unit
from _jpping forward and
providea stable installa-
tion, the unit must be
secured in place with a
solid soffit or wood block.
If 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 11, you
do not need to block the unit.
If this is not the case, you
must block the unit.
To block the unit, using the
wood block and hardware
provided, follow these steps:
• Locate and mark two wall
studs against the wall where
the ref;igerator is to be
located.
• 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 inch. See Figure 12.
• Position the wood block
over the unit and secure it
using the screws and "L"
brackets provided. Make sure
screws extend a minimum of
T/8of an inch into each of the
two wall studs. The wood
block must extend a minimum
of three inches over the unit.
See Figure 12.
• Using the front and rear
levelers, the unit must be
raised until it contacts the
wood block. See Figure 15.
To reduce the possibility
of cabinet tipping forward,
front levelers must be in
contact with floor. See
Figure 15.
Figure11
Figure 10
Figure 8
14 Figure 12
Page 15
Installing
Leveling
Shut off the power to the
wall outlet.
Protect any finished floor-
ing before moving the
unit in place. All full size
Sub-Zero models are
equipped with rollers, so
you can easily move the
unit into place.
If for any reason, the
unit has been laid on its
back or side, you must
allow the unit to stand
upright for a minimum of
24 hours before connect-
ing power.
Plug the unit into 15 amp
grounded outlet and roll
the unit into desired posi-
tion. Now you have to
connect the ice maker
water line.
Cut the red nylon shipping
strap holding the garden hose
fitting, compression nut and
sleeve to the toe plate
bracket. Connect the 1/4.
compression nut and sleeve
on the copper tu_oingto the
hose fitting before attaching
the fitting to the solenoid
valve. Purge the water line
before the final hookup to the
valve. See Figure 13 and for
Model 590 see Figure 14.
Solenoid Valve
I /
Electrical Garden Hose
Connection Fitting
Figure 13
Tum on water supply, check
all fittings for leaks and make
certain the electrical harness
is attached to the solenoid
valve. IMPORTANT NOTE:
The ice maker will not imme-
diately fill with water when
supplied to the valve. Allow
24 hours for proper ice
production.
Figure 14
¼" Compression
Nut
With the unit positioned
properly you should level the
unit by turning the front level-
ing legs counterclockwise to
raise or clockwise to lower.
The rear levelers (rollers) are
adjusted from the front of the
base by turning the s/16"hex
bolt clockwise to raise and
counterclockwise to lower the
cabinet. See Figure 15.
To reduce the possibility
of the cabinet tipping
forward, the front levelers
must be in contact with
the floor.
Front
Leveler
Figure 15
For a finished look to the
Sub-Zero install the toe plate
as illustrated in Figure 16.
However, before completing
this step check to ensure
the drain pan is positioned
properly.
In all cases the toe plate
must be removable for
servicing so any floodng
or molding must allow for
this removal. Refer to the
label mounted on the
kickplate support for
height clearance.
Figure 16-
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Panel Installation
All Sub-Zero full-size 500
Series units easily
accommodate front, grille
and side panels as tong as
you follow the points listed
earlier in the Integrating
Cabinetry section of this
guide. (The Models 550SS
and 532SS come standard
with stainless steel panels
and one inch diameter
stainless steel handles, so
panel and handle installation
is not necessary.) Installation
is easy following these
steps.
Models 501R, 501F,
511, 550, 561, 542,
and 532
Remove the door handle by
first removing the trim mold-
ing as shown in Figure 17.
The molding easily comes off
by using a piece of tape to
pull it away from the handle.
This removal will expose the
handle screws.
With a standard Phillips
screwdriver, remove door
handle on freezer and refrig-
erator door. The Models 511
and 550 freezer door handle
is on the top of the door and
removed in the same manner.
Slide the appropriate panel
into the frame as illustrated
in Figure 18.
With the panel in position,
replace handle, screws and
trim molding. The molding is
replaced by bowing the piece
gently in the middle and
inserting the top and bottom
edges into the handle
channel first and then release
the middle.
Model 590
Remove the trim molding
in an identical manner as
illustrated in Figure 17.
Once the molding is
removed you can easily
remove the door screws on
both the refrigerator and
freezer doors by using a
standard Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the handle trim
panels by sliding them out of
the door(s) as shown in Figure
19, Complementary colored
handle trim panels and glass-
wells are available through
your product distributor.
Next, remove the ice and
water glasswell by removing
the mounting screw. Then
slide the glasswell up and pull
out as shown in Figure 19.
Front Panel
Installation
If a metal or other thin mate-
rial is used, a filler must be
inserted behind your panel to
ensure a proper fit. All frames
are designed to accept up to
1/4" material. Thicker pieces
must be routed to the 1/4"
perimeter dimension. There
is a 50 lb. weight limit for
each door panel.
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Figure 17
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Side Panels
%" thiek ekle iNnunmlflti;e,d
up to caMne, l trim (top viow)
Remove the top and
bottom trim fillers held on by
the mounting screws. See
Figure 20.
In similar fashion remove
the screws holding the verti-
cal trim strip. See Figure 20.
Install the door panels by
sliding them into the frame
on the door and reverse the
earlier steps to reassemble.
Trim
If side panels are being
utilized, check with your
installer for installation
suggestions or consider
these options.
In any of these installation
alternatives, you must drill
three holes equal distance
apart in the vertical section
of the aluminum frame and
install #6 x 3/8" pan head
screws to hold the panels in
place. See Figure 22.
Anchor the back portion
of the side panel with
decorative screws or nails.
Refer to Figures 23-27.
We do not recommend the
use of adhesives.
The dimensions supplied
are for a typical wood side
panel. If 1/4" panel or less is
used and inserted into the
return channel on the extru-
sion then a 241/4 " size is
necessary. The sheet must
also be notched as shown in
Figure 21.
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Door Sub-Zero Unit
I Pan Head
Screw
Frame
Side Panel
Back of Sub-Zero Unit
Us" Thick Batten /
_/_" Side Panel --
Material
Side of
Sub-Zero Unit --
Frame
Pan Head _
Screw
Figure 23
¼" thick side panel fitted
up to cabinet trim (top view)
Back of Sub-Zero Unit
Side of
Sub-Zero Unit
_" Thick Battens/_- --
Figure 20
Trim
Screws
Figure21
p 3-
Figure 22
V," Side Panel
Material
Vs" Thick Back-Up
Pan Head
Screw
Figure 24
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Panel Installation
EA Grille Panel -
Model 590
1/4"thick side panel fitted
in to cabinet trim (top view)
Back of Sub-Zero Unit
tls" Thick Batten /
V4" Side Panel --
Material
Side of
Sub-Zero Unit
Frame
Pan Head _
,_::rew
½" thick side panel fitted
up to cabinet trim (top view)
Back of Sub-Zero Unit
Side of
Sub-Zero Unit --
V_" Side Panel --
Material
_" Rout
Frame [
Pan Head
Screw
Figure 26
Metal side panel fitted
up to cabinet trim (top view)
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1
Remove the inner grille panel
assembly (refer to Figure9
on page 14) and remove the
top two corner screws and
pull away the top frame. See
Figure 28.
Lay the remaining panel
assembly on a flat surface
and insert the panel insert
into position in the grille
frame as shown in Figure 28.
Reattach the top frame and
install the inner grille panel
assembly back onto the unit.
See Figure 9 on page 14.
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Hinge Adjustment
If the doors are out of adjust-
ment, the top or bottom hinge
may be adjusted by removing
and discarding the two small
shipping screws. See Figure
29. The top door hinges can
be adjusted left to right and in
or out by loosening the three
allen head screws. The
bottom door hinge is equipped
with two adjustment allen
head screws. See Figure 30.
Figure 25
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Figure 27
Door
Figure 28
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Hinge- I
Figure 30
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For adjustment, use a
1/8" allen wrench to loosen
screws (Models 511 and
550(SS) excluded). This
allows the door to move left
to right or in and out.
Once the adjustments are
made be sure to tighten the
allen screws tightly.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Normal door swing is 130
degrees, except for Models
511 and 550(SS). Normal
door swing on these models
is 120 degrees. An optional
90 degree door stop is
available.
Anchoring Product
It is recommended after
going through the installation
procedure that you anchor
the unit to the opening. See
Figures 31 and 32. Your
Sub-Zero product distributor
has an anchoring kit (part
#4-20-090-0) for your use.
Figure 31
Installation
Check List
[]
Is unit leveled properly on
a solid floo_ (Page 15)
[]
Is blocking necessary?.
(Page 14)
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The importance of the
installation of your Sub-Zero
cannot be overemphasized.
The proper Installation of
your unit is the responsi-
bility of the selling dealer
or installer. The following
check list should be com-
pleted by the installer to
insure no part of the instal-
lation has been overlooked.
Any question or problems
pertaining to the installation
should be directed to the
selling dealer.
I-I Is unit operating? If not, is
unit plugged in? Is refrig-
erator/freezer control on?
[] Is packing material
removed? (Page 13)
[]
Is drain pan installed
properl_
[]
Is toe plate installed?
(Page 15)
[]
Is grille screw back in
position? (Page 14)
[]
Are panels installed
correctly? (Pages 16-18)
[]
Are doors adjusted?
(Pages 18 and 19)
[]
Does the customer
understand the unit's
operation?
[]
Is the icemaker switch
turned on? (Models 561,
542, 532(SS) and 590).
Give the customer the
warranty packet.
Do not drill through model
and serial number tag.
Figure 32
[] Is water supply line
connected to compression
fitting? (Page 15)
r_
Disconnect power to unit
before checking wiring
connections.
Product Information and
Service m
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Think Safety!
If you are storing or disposing
of your old refrigerator, please
do it safely.
Child entrapment accidents
can be tragic.
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Sub-Zero Freezer Company, Inc,
Post Office Box 44130
Madison, Wisconsin 53744-4130
(800) 222-7820
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