INFORMATION MANUAL B-ZER
WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS Sub·Zero 500 Series o Models532, 542 and 561 o Models 511 and 550. oModels501 F and 501 R oModel590 .. .... ~ .4 ... 5 6 Product Operation oTemperatureControls. ..7 oCrisper Drawers. . .. 7 o Humidity Control. . 8 . 8 o Adjustable Shelves. o Roll·Out Refrigerator Basket .. 8 o Door Shelves and Dairy Compartment. . .9 o Freezer Drawer Removal. . . 9 o Door Closing. . 10 o Fan MotorOperation. . 10 o Ice Maker Operation. . 10 o Automatic Defrost. .
MODELS 532, 542 AND 561 FEATURES 1) Adjustable Dairy Compartment w/Magnetic Gasket (Dairy Companment of Model 561 has one section) 2) Egg Trays (Model 561 has one egg tray) 3) Adjustable Door Shelves 4) Four-Sided Magnetic Gaskets 5) Door Closers on Freezer and Refrigerator Doors 6) Removable Toe Plate 7) Deluxe Crispers with Rollers and Humidity Controls (Models 542 and 561 have two crispers) 8) Adjustable Roll-Out Refrigerator Basket 9) Adjustable Glass Shelves Refrigerator 10) Lighted Ceiling - Refrige
MODEL 511 AND 550 FEATURES 1) Adjustable Dairy Compartment w/Magnetic Gasket 2) Egg Trays 3) Adjustable Door Shelves 4) Four-Sided Magnetic Gaskets - Refrigerator and Freezer 5) Door Closers on Refrigerator Door and Freezer Drawer 6) Removable Toe Plate 7) Deluxe Crispers with Rollers and Humidity Controls 8) Adjustable Roll-Out Refrigerator Basket 9) Adjustable Glass ShelvesRefrigerator 10) Lighted Ceiling 11) Lighted Freezer Control 12) Lighted Refrigerator Control 13) Hermetically Sealed Refrigeration
MODEL 501F AND MODEL501R FEATURES MODEL 501F FEATURES 1) Adjustable Door Shelves 2) Four-Sided Magnetic Gasket 3) Door Closer 4) Removable Toe Plate 5) Roll-Out Freezer Baskets 6) Pull-Out Ice Container I Automatic Ice Maker 7) Adjustable Wire Shelves 8) Lighted Ceiling 9) Lighted Freezer Control 10) Serial and Model Number Plate 11) Hermetically Sealed Refrigeration Unit 12) Front Venting allows unit to be completely built in MODEL 501R FEATURES 1) Adjustable Dairy Compartment w/Magnetic Gasket 2) Egg
MODEL 590 FEATURES 1) Adjustable Dairy Compartment w/Magnetic Gasket 2) Egg Tray 3) Adjustable Door Shelves 4) Four-Sided Magnetic Gaskets (Refrigerator and Freezer) 5) Door Closers on Freezer and Refrigerator Doors 6) Removable Toe Plate 7) Deluxe Crispers with Rollers and Humidity Controls ® 8) Adjustable Roll-Out Refrigerator Basket 9) Adjustable Glass Shelves (Refrigerator) 10) Lighted Ceiling (Refrigerator and Freezer) 11) Lighted Refrigerator Control 12) Roll-Out Freezer Baskets 13) Bulk Ice Dispen
PRODUCT OPERATION The importance of the installation of your Sub-Zero cannot be overemphasized. The proper installation of your unit is the responsibility of the selling deafer or installer. Any questions or problems pertaining to the installation should be directed to the selling dealer. TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Your new refrigerator/freezer was thoroughly inspected and tested before it was shipped from the Sub-Zero factory.
PRODUCT OPERATION HUMIDITY CONTROL The humidity level in each crisper may be controlled for the storage of meats, fruits or vegetables, (See "Food Storage Suggestions," (See pages 17 and 18). Adjust the slide on the front, to the left for higher humidity, or to the right for lower humidity. See Figure 5. 1------.Figure 6 ROLL-OUT REFRIGERATOR BASKET This basket rolls in and out for easy access to small containers and food items.
PRODUCT OPERATION DOOR SHELVES AND DAIRY COMPARTMENT FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL MODELS 511 AND 550 The door shelves and dairy assembly are adjustable within the guides of the door liner. See Figure 8. To remove: Lih straight up and out from the bottom. To reinstall: Select desired position and push down into guides. The freezer drawer will stop before coming all the way out of the unit. Lih up evenly on each side of the drawer, while holding the top basket in place and pullout.
PRODUCT OPERATION nOOR CLOSING MODELS 532,542,561, 501F, 501RAND590 Refrigerator and freezer doors are both equipped with a spring loaded door closure-mechanism. As the doors are closed, the door closure engages to assist in the closing and sealing of the doors. • MODEL 550 AND 511 Refrigerator door: You r refrigerator door is equipped with a door closing cam to assist in the closing of the door. With the door opened to approximately 120° the cam will hold in the open position if the door is stopped.
PRODUCT CARE MODEL 590 WA TER DISPENSER IACAUTION This automatic water and ice dispensing product offers the convenience of dispensing both chilled water and ice from the product without having to open the doors. See Figure 13. I Do not run the water dispenser switch any longer than 8 minutes continuously as this will damage the equipment.
PRODUCT CARE MODEL 590 FREEZER UTILITY RACK The freezer utility rack is specifically designed to accommodate and hold freezer juice containers.
PRODUCT OPERATION I t :: 0 I ~ g I ICEMAKER SWITCH I I I Figure 18 ICE PRODUCTION ALL MODELS The level of ice in the ice containers is controlled by an ice level arm. When the containers are filled with ice the ice level arm senses the level and shuts down the icemaker As ice is used, the level drops and the level arm signals the icemaker to restore ice production. These icemakers are designed to produce an adequate supply of ice for normal family consumption.
PRODUCT CARE STANDARD GRILLE REMOVAL MODELS 532, 542, 561, 511 AND 550 Remove center grille screw. Tilt the grille forward at the top and release the spring(s) from behind the grille and litt off. See Figure 20. To reinstall: reverse procedure. PANELLIZED GRILLE REMOVAL The optional panellized grille which is removed by litting up (1) and then pulling out at the bottom (2) and then down to release from the grille mounting bracket (3). See Figure 22.
PRODUCT CARE 590 Exterior Surfaces: Same as interior for all Factory Supplied Exterior Surfaces. 590 Glasswell cleaning: Wipe up spills after removing dispenser spill tray. See Figure 17. Clean with a mild solution of soap and water to which a small amount of baking soda has been added. IAWARNINGI Shut off electrical power to equipment before cleaning product with soap and water solution. IACAUTION I Do not submerge or pour hot water over cold glass shelves.
PRODUCT CARE VACATION TIME FREEZER CONTROL BULB For extended vacations: The -- control(s) to your refrigerator or freezer should be turned'off or the circuit breaker can be shut off (on Model 590, the master power switch, See page 13.) Empty all contents in the refrigerator/freezer. BLOCK THE DOORS OPEN SLIGHTL Y WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE. About one inch space will let fresh air in to keep the interior dry.
FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS SUGGESTED STORAGE" New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods. ·U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Food Storage Shelf life of fresh foods may vary, depending on the freshness at time of purchase. To keep your foods fresher longer, follow the recommended storage procedures. Vegetables Wash in cool water and drain.
FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS SERVICE INFORMATION Eating quality drops after time shown in chart. Before calling for service If you think your refrigerator or heezer is not operating properly check the following beforll calling your Sub-Zero Factory Authorized Service Agency or dealer. This may save you time and the expense of a service call.
If Refrigerator/Freezer is not operating• Is there electrical power to equipment? • Is home fuse blown or circuit breaker off? • Is refrigeratorlfreezer control on? • Is your condenser clean? • Has either door been left open? Be sure no foods are obstructing proper door closing. • If still not running, unit may be in defrost; wait 30 minutes to see if unit will restart.
su SUB-ZERO FREEZER CO., INC. FORM NO. 3-75-217-14 P.O. BOX 44130, MADISON, WI PRINTED IN U.S.A.
