Sub-Zero 632 Built-In Use and Care Guide - Page 35

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TROUBLESHOOTING G U I D E TROUBLES H O OT I N G If your refrigerator or freezer 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. SERVICE is illuminated in the Control Center display panel The microprocessor has sensed a problem with the operating system. There may be instructions in the Control Center display panel to solve the problem. If not, call the Sub-Zero Customer Service Department at 800-222-7820. SERVICE is flashing in the Control Center display panel This may indicate that the condenser needs cleaning. Follow the Condenser Cleaning procedure outlined on page 22. This happens when one or more of the sections runs too long. A temperature sensor may be faulty. If this occurs, turn the unit off with the UNIT ON/OFF key pad and then restart by depressing the key pad again. If SERVICE is still flashing, call the Sub-Zero Customer Service Department at 800-222-7820. SERVICE and ICE are both flashing in the Control Center display panel This occurs when the solenoid valve for the ice maker is activated too long. Check for excess water near the ice maker. If you see excess water, turn off the water at the shut-off valve and call for service. If there is no excess water, turn the unit off and back on to reset and see if this corrects the problem. If the problem continues, call the Sub-Zero Customer Service Department at 800-222-7820. Refrigerator/Freezer is not running Is there electrical power to the unit? Is the home circuit breaker or fuse off? Is the refrigerator/freezer control on? Is the condenser area clean? Has a door or drawer been left open for an extended period? Be sure that food is not obstructing proper door or drawer closing. If the unit is still not running, it may be in defrost mode. Wait 30 minutes and try to restart again. Refrigerator/Freezer is warmer than usual Is the control set properly? Is the condenser area clean? Has a door or drawer been left open for an extended period? Be sure that food is not obstructing proper door or drawer closing. Has a large amount of food been added recently? Refrigerator/Freezer runs for long periods of time Is the condenser area clean? Has a door or drawer been left open for an extended period? Be sure that food is not obstructing proper door or drawer closing. Has a large amount of food been added recently? On hot days and in warm room temperatures, the motor runs longer. There may be normal operation noises related to refrigerant circulation, fan operation, ice maker operation, defrost cycle or compressor operation. 35

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TROUBLE
SHOOTING
If your refrigerator or freezer 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.
SERVICE is illuminated in the Control
Center display panel
The microprocessor has sensed a problem
with the operating system. There may be
instructions in the Control Center display
panel to solve the problem. If not, call the
Sub-Zero Customer Service Department at
800-222-7820.
SERVICE is flashing in the Control Center
display panel
This may indicate that the condenser needs
cleaning. Follow the Condenser Cleaning
procedure outlined on page 22.
This happens when one or more of the
sections runs too long. A temperature
sensor may be faulty. If this occurs, turn the
unit off with the
UNIT ON/OFF
key pad
and then restart by depressing the key pad
again. If SERVICE is still flashing, call the
Sub-Zero Customer Service Department at
800-222-7820.
SERVICE and ICE are both flashing in the
Control Center display panel
This occurs when the solenoid valve for
the ice maker is activated too long. Check
for excess water near the ice maker. If you
see excess water, turn off the water at the
shut-off valve and call for service. If there is
no excess water, turn the unit off and back
on to reset and see if this corrects the
problem. If the problem continues, call the
Sub-Zero Customer Service Department at
800-222-7820.
Refrigerator/Freezer is not running
Is there electrical power to the unit?
Is the home circuit breaker or fuse off?
Is the refrigerator/freezer control on?
Is the condenser area clean?
Has a door or drawer been left open for an
extended period? Be sure that food is not
obstructing proper door or drawer closing.
If the unit is still not running, it may be in
defrost mode.
Wait 30 minutes and try to restart again.
Refrigerator/Freezer is warmer than usual
Is the control set properly?
Is the condenser area clean?
Has a door or drawer been left open for an
extended period? Be sure that food is not
obstructing proper door or drawer closing.
Has a large amount of food been added
recently?
Refrigerator/Freezer runs for long periods
of time
Is the condenser area clean?
Has a door or drawer been left open for an
extended period? Be sure that food is not
obstructing proper door or drawer closing.
Has a large amount of food been added
recently?
On hot days and in warm room tempera-
tures, the motor runs longer.
There may be normal operation noises
related to refrigerant circulation, fan opera-
tion, ice maker operation, defrost cycle or
compressor operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE