WINE STORAGE USE & CARE GUIDE
Caring for your Sub-Zero and everything in it.
Contents
Important Note
Sub-Zero Wine Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wine Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wine Storage Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wine Storage Use & Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keeping Wine at Its Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sub-Zero Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Features and specifications in this guide and on the website
are subject to change at any time without notice. Check our
website, subzero.com, for the most up-to-date specifications.
o ensure the safe and efficient use of Sub-Zero equip-
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ment, please take note of the following types of highlighted
information throughout this guide:
IMPORTANT NOTE highlights information that is
especially important.
CAUTION signals a situation where minor injury or
product damage may occur if instructions are not
followed.
WARNING states a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if precautions are not followed.
SUB-ZERO®is a registered trademark of Sub-Zero, Inc.
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Thank You
hank you for purchasing your new Sub-Zero wine storage
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unit. The ultimate in beauty, engineering, detailing and
functionality, this wine storage equipment continues the
Sub-Zero tradition of superior quality and reliability, giving
you the peace of mind that your wine is stored properly, at
the exact temperature you select.
Your Sub-Zero wine storage model is protected by a
warranty that is one of the finest in the industry. Take a
moment to read the warranty statement at the end of this
guide and refer to it should service become necessary.
This use & care guide will answer most of your questions
about the features, operation and maintenance of your
wine storage unit. If you have questions that are not
addressed here, call Sub-Zero customer service at
800-222-7820 or visit our website, subzero.com.
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Wine Storage Features
Display shelf—featured on models 427, 427R and
Dual temperature zones—all wine storage models allow
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you to have precise independent temperature control
within one degree of your preset temperature in each of
the two temperature zones.
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WS-30, this shelf allows you to display those prized
bottles in your wine collection. It is illuminated with
discreet lighting mounted in the control panel.
• Model 427R has a third temperature zone—refrigerator
drawers—for items to be stored at a cooler temperature than your wine.
• Electronic controls—a microprocessor controls all elec-
tronic functions and allows you to monitor the exact
temperature you have preset and make adjustments
easily.
• Correct temperature—each temperature zone of your
wine storage unit has a range of 38°F (3°C) to 65°F
(18°C), and your set temperature is shown in the LED
display, located on the control panel.
• Proper humidity is maintained throughout the entire
unit.
• Discreet lighting—our soft low-wattage lighting can be
controlled independently of the door’s opening, which
will allow you to display your collection of wine for
special occasions.
• Sturdy, rustproof wire shelves can easily accommodate
standard 750 ml bottles, half bottles, as well as
magnums. Finished off with a natural cherry wood
facing, all shelves ensure that the wine is stored
properly, with the corks in contact with the bottles‘
contents.
• Roller-assembly shelves with a full three-quarter exten-
sion for easy access to all stored bottles.
• Service alert—an indicator light in the LED display on
the control panel will let you know if service may be
necessary.
• Home alarm—wiring connections give you the option
of hooking the wine storage unit up to your home
security system.
• Model 427R has an alarm feature that will make an
audible beeping sound if a drawer has been left open.
• Sabbath mode will allow the lights to remain off during
certain religious observances.
• UV-resistant glass in the door filters out harmful UV
light.
• Optional lock—lock is available as a sales accessory.
Contact your Sub-Zero dealer for details.
• Magnetic gaskets around the doors give extra-tight
seals.
• The solid, adjustable kickplate gives a true built-in
look and conforms to American Institute of Architects
standards.
• Front venting—all Sub-Zero wine storage models are
designed for mechanical system airflow at the front of
the unit.
• Sub-Zero products are covered by a two, five and
twelve year residential warranty (exclusions apply).
See warranty details at the end of this guide.
With the installation of a harness kit, these
appliances are Star-K compliant to meet
strict religious regulations in conjunction
with specific instructions found on
www.star-k.org. For details about the
harness kit, contact your Sub-Zero dealer.
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Model 424
UNDERCOUNTER WINE STORAGE
Discreet lighting
Lighted electronic
ontrol panel
c
Roller-assembly
helves
s
tationary shelf UV-resistant
S
Home security
tie-in
Removable kickplate
Location of rating
plate
Full-view glass
oor (standard)
d
Divider gasket
lass
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Model 424FS
FREE-STANDING WINE STORAGE
Stainless steel
exterior
Lighted electronic
control panel
Roller-assembly
shelves
Stationary shelf UV-resistant
Home security
tie-in
Removable kickplate
Location of rating
plate
Full-view glass
door (standard)
Divider gasket
glass
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Model 427
ALL WINE STORAGE
iscreet lighting
D
Lighted electronic
ontrol panel
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ighted display
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helf
s
Roller-assembly
shelves
Home security
tie-in
Model 427R
WINE STORAGE WITH REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS
Discreet lighting
Full-view glass
oor (standard)
d
Divider gasket
ocation of rating
L
late
p
UV-resistant glass
Removable
kickplate /grille
Full-view glass
door (standard)
Roller-assembly
shelves
Lighted electronic
control panel
Lighted display
shelf
Removable drawer
dividers
Home security
tie-in
UV-resistant glass
Divider gasket
Location of rating
plate
Refrigerator
storage drawers
Removable
kickplate /grille
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS
Electronic Control System
he electronic control system of your Sub-Zero wine
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storage unit gives you the most accurate temperature
control for your peace of mind. You can be assured your
wine is stored at the temperature you have selected,
whether it is long-term aging or staging wine for consumption that evening.
A microprocessor accurately samples the temperature
every second in each zone to be sure the temperatures
stay within one degree of your preset temperatures. It also
monitors the unit’s operation and will let you know if
service may be necessary.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
With all wine storage models you have the capability of
setting two distinct temperatures within the two zones of
your wine storage unit. Your model has been thoroughly
tested and inspected before it was shipped from the
factory. The temperature has been preset at 45°F (7°C) in
the smaller zone and 55°F (13°C) in the larger zone.
There are two sets of WARMER and COLDER key pads on
the control panel, one for each of the two separate
temperature zones. An arrow next to the temperature in
the LED display, will indicate which temperature corresponds with each zone. Refer to the illustration below.
The COLDER key pad on the control panel allows you to
decrease the temperature in the corresponding zone by
one degree each time you depress the key pad.
Remember that the temperature range in each zone is
38°F (3°C) to 65°F (18°C) and you can set two different
temperatures—one for each zone.
Similar to the COLDER key pad, you can raise the temperature in the corresponding zone by one degree each time
you depress the WARMER key pad on the control panel.
Electronic control panel.