Troubleshooting Guide - Sub-Zero 700BC User Manual

T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
If your Integrated unit is not operating
properly, use the following troubleshooting
guide before calling your Sub-Zero authorized
service center. This guide will save you time
and trouble and may help you avoid the
expense of a service call.
The word SERVICE flashes in the LCD
display on the control panel
This may indicate that the condenser needs
cleaning. Follow the Condenser Cleaning
procedure outlined on page 15.
Turn the unit off with the UNIT ON/OFF
key pad and then restart by depressing the
key pad again. If SERVICE flashes again,
contact your Sub-Zero authorized service
center for assistance.
The words SERVICE and ICE flash in the
LCD display on the control panel
Turn the unit off with the UNIT ON/OFF
key pad and then restart by depressing the
key pad again. If SERVICE and ICE flash
again, contact your Sub-Zero authorized
service center for assistance.
The refrigerator/freezer is not operating
Is there electrical power to the unit
(power outage)?
Is the home circuit breaker or fuse off?
Is the refrigerator/freezer control on?
Is the condenser area clean?
If the unit is still not running, it may be in
defrost mode; wait 30 minutes to see if the
unit will restart.
G U I D E
The refrigerator/freezer is warmer than
usual
The refrigerator/freezer runs for long
periods of time
The refrigerator/freezer is frosted up
Is the control set properly?
Is the condenser area clean?
Has the door or a drawer been left open for
an extended period? Be sure that food is
not obstructing proper door or drawer
closing.
Has a large quantity of food been added
recently?
Is the condenser area clean?
Has the door or a drawer been left open for
an extended period? Be sure that food is
not obstructing proper door or drawer
closing.
Has a large quantity of food been added
recently?
On hot days and in warm room tempera-
tures, the compressor runs longer.
Model 700TF(I) uses a variable speed
compressor and is designed to run
continuously. This cooling method actually
uses less energy than a typical on-off
design.
Has the door or a drawer been left open for
an extended period? Be sure that food is
not obstructing proper door or drawer
closing.
Are the door and drawers closing and
sealing properly?
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