Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
UNIT OPERATION
No lights or cooling.
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Verify power is on.
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Verify electrical power to the unit and home circuit
breaker is on.
No lights in the refrigerator or freezer.
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The door/drawer may have been left ajar, which has
disabled lights to eliminate excess heat. If the lights are
out, close the door/drawer for one hour. If the lights are
still out, contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.
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LED interior lighting must be replaced by Sub-Zero
Factory Certified Service.
Frost, condensation, or ice buildup inside the unit.
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Verify the condenser is clean.
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Verify the door/drawer is closing properly.
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Verify the door/drawer has not been left ajar.
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Verify the door/drawer gasket does not have rips or
tears. If it does, contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified
Service.
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If icing is heavy, turn the unit off and use a handheld
steamer to melt the ice. Do not use a hair dryer. Once
the ice has melted, wipe up any water with a cloth or
paper towel.
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High temperatures, the unit runs excessively or the unit is
giving off too much heat.
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Verify the condenser is clean.
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Verify the door/drawer is closing properly.
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Verify the door/drawer has not been left ajar.
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Increased ambient temperatures may cause the com-
pressors to run longer.
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If the temperature display shows 3° and -18°, but is not
cooling, the unit may be in showroom mode. Contact
Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.
ODOR
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The unit should be cleaned before using for the first
time. This will clear any odors that may have been
trapped during shipping.
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Replace the air purification cartridge.
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Clean the unit and shelving thoroughly.
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Uncovered food could create an odor, which may
require cleaning.
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Remove and clean the drain pan located behind the
kickplate, and reinstall.
ICE PRODUCTION
No ice.
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appears in the freezer external display.
Verify
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Verify the ice maker has been on for at least 24 hours.
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Verify the freezer temperature is near -18°C.
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Verify the ice container is properly installed.
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Verify the ice maker arm in the down position.
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Verify water is being supplied to the unit.
Blue or green ice.
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Possible copper supply line corrosion. Contact a
plumber to clean or replace.
Black flecks in the cubes.
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Stop use and contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified
Service.
Bad taste.
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Defrost the freezer and clean with soap and water.
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Place coffee grounds or charcoal briquettes in the
freezer to absorb odor.
Hollow cubes.
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Clean the condenser. Contact Sub-Zero Factory
Certified Service if unresolved.
SERVICE
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Maintain the quality built into your product by contact-
ing Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.
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When contacting service, you will need the model and
serial number of your unit. Both numbers are listed on
the product rating plate. Refer to page 4 for rating plate
location.
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For warranty purposes, you will also need the date
of installation and name of your authorized Sub-Zero
dealer. This information should be recorded on page 2
of this guide.