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If refrigerator/ freezer is

warmer than usual:

•Check control for proper
setting.
•Has door been left open too
long?
•Have you recently added a
large quantity of food?
•Is condenser behind grille
clean?

If refrigerator/ freezer

runs too much:

•Is condenser behind grille
clean?
•On hot days and warm room
ambients, the motor runs
longer.
•Have doors been open for
extended times or large
amounts of food added?

roubleshooting Guide

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roubleshooting Guide

If you think that your
refrigerator is not operating
properly, check the following
before calling your Sub-Zero
Factory Authorized Service
Center or dealer. This guide may
save you time and the expense of
a service call.
If refrigerator/ freezer is

frosted up:

•Have the doors been left open?
•Are doors closing and sealing
properly?

If you hear unusual

noises:

•These may be normal
operating sounds (see page 7).

If condensation forms

inside the unit:

•This is normal during high
humidity and frequent door
openings.
•Are doors closing and sealing
properly?
If refrigerator/ freezer is

not operating:

•Is there electrical power to
equipment?
•Is home fuse blown or circuit
breaker off?
•Is refrigerator/freezer control
on?
•Is condenser clean?
•Has 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.
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