Sub-Zero ICBBI-36UG Refrigerator User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ICE PRODUCTION
I
MPORTANT NOTE:
M
ake sure thatthe power is
on for your ice maker. The indicator willbe
v
isible in theControl Center display panel.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Dispose ofthe first two
buckets ofice produced by yournew unit to
e
nsure thatpipe residue or other particles asso-
ciated with new water lines are not consumed.
Q:
My ice maker isn’t producing very much ice.
A:
On average, you can expect a cycle of ice
(eight cubes per cycle) every two hours.
Increased ice productioncan be achieved
with the Max Ice feature.
Q:
My ice is freezing together andclumping.
A:
If ice is notused regularly it tends to fuse
together. You may need todiscard theice and
allow ice to be replenished.
NOISE
Q:
Why do I hearmy unit running constantly?
A:
It is normal to hear the operation of fans and
motors. Sounds willbeaccentuatedbased on
the placement of theunit and overall room
design.
TEMPERATURE
I
MPORTANT NOTE:
U
nless the unit is being
serviced, make sure the power for your unit is
o
n. If the unit is not on, OFF will be visible in the
Control Center display panel.
Q
:
H
ow do I adjust the temperatures?
A
:
T
o adjust temperatures,refer to Temperature
Control, page7.
Q:
What are the suggested temperatureset-
tings?
A:
The recommended settings are3˚C for the
refrigerator section and -18˚C for thefreezer
section.
Q:
Condensation is forming on the inside and
outside ofmyunit.
A:
In climates with higher humidity, condensa-
tion will form and is considered normal.
Leaving thedoor open for a long period of
time may alsocontribute tocondensation
forming onthe inside your unit.
Q:
My unit isn’t cooling properly.
A:
Clean the condenser area as outlined on page
13.
DOOR OPERATION
Q:
Why is my door hard toopen?
A:
Your unit was designed foran airtight seal. A
vacuum seal can form after the door is
closed. Wait several seconds for pressure to
equalize before reopening the door.
Q:
The door on my unit is opening too fast and
hitting thewall or surrounding cabinets.
A:
The unit may not be leveled properly or a
door stop may be required. Installthe
optional 90° door stop provided with the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your Built-In unit is not operating properly, use
t
he following troubleshooting guide before con-
tacting your Sub-Zero dealer. This guide will
save you timeand troubleand may help you
avoid the expense of a service call.
T
he indicator is illuminated or flashing in
the Control Center display panel.
The microprocessor has sensed a problem
with the operating system. There may be
instructions in theControl Center display
panel to solve the problem.
This may also indicate that the condenser
needs cleaning. Follow the Condenser
Cleaning procedure outlined on page 13.
If this occurs, turn the unit off with the key
pad and then restart by depressing the key
pad again. Ifthe indicator is still present,
contact your Sub-Zero dealer.
The flashing with audible chime and
indicators are both flashing in the Control
Center display panel.
Check for excess water near the unit. Ifyou
see excesswater, turn offthe water at the
shut-off valve. Also, verify temperatures
inside theunit and manage the contents
accordingly. Once youhave verified there is
an issue, contact yourSub-Zero dealer. The
audible chime can be reset for 24 hours by
holding the key and depressing the
key.
Refrigerator/Freezer is not running.
Is there electrical power to the unit?
Is the home circuitbreaker or fuse off?
Is the refrigerator/freezercontrol on?
Is the condenser area clean?
Has a dooror drawer been left open for an
extended period? Be sure that food is not
obstructing proper door or drawer closing.
Has one section been manuallydisabled? See
Cleaning Combination Units, page 13.
If the unitis still not running, it maybein
defrost mode.
Wait 30 minutes andtry to restart again.
Refrigerator/Freezer is warmer than usual.
Is the control set properly?
Is the condenser area clean?
Has a dooror 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?