Sub-Zero 700TCI Use And Care Manual

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The Sub-Zero 700 Series brings you true innovation! It is the first

integrated systems approach to domestic refrigeration, offering you three significant advantages.

• Integrated systems refrigeration gives you the choice of proportion … of refrigeration to freezer temperatures to meet your needs. Storage below counter height level is a drawer, while storage above the counter is a cabinet. The ergonomic division of space increases your access to storage areas.

• Integrated systems refrigeration gives you the choice of location of refrigeration units throughout your kitchen and home. This helps you meet your individual needs for the way you use refrigeration within your home.

• Integrated systems refrigeration gives you total aesthetic integration with cabinets you have chosen. Refrigeration units, in essence, are refrigeration cabinets. They literally become a part of the kitchen furniture.

Introducing the 700 Series . 3

Combination Unit . . . . . . . . 4

Refrigerator Units . . . . . . . . 5

Freezer Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features of the 700 Series . . 7

Using Your Sub-Zero Unit

The Electronic

Control System . . . . . . . . 8-9

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Door Shelves and

Dairy Compartment . . . . . 11

Deli-Drawer and Shelf . . . 12

Glass Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ice Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

General Maintenance

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lighting Information . . . . 14

Master Power Switch . . . . 15

90 Degree Door Stop . . . . 15

Vacation Time . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 16

Keeping Food at its Best

Keeping Food Fresh . . . . 17

Keeping Food

Safe to Eat . . . . . . . . . 17-20

Suggested Food

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-25

Service Information . . . . . . 26

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Your Sub-Zero 700 Series unit is protected by a warranty that is second to none. Please read it and keep this book as a reminder of the excellent protection it gives you. See page 26 for the warranty.

This use and care book is meant to answer most of the common questions you may have about the general operation of your

700 Series unit. If you have any questions that need further addressing please call

800/222-7820 for your local product distributor or Sub-Zero.

C ombination U nit

Model 700 TC/TCI

Egg Tray Electronic Control Panel Magnetically-Sealed

Dairy Shelf

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Halogen Lighting

Adjustable

Door Shelves

Adjustable Glass

Shelves

Adjustable Glass

Shelf & Deli-Drawer

Seamless Molding

Compartment

Drawers

Freezer Drawers

Automatic Ice Maker

R efrigerator u nits

Model 700 TR

Magnetically-Sealed

Dairy Shelf Electronic Control Panel

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Halogen Lighting

Adjustable

Door Shelves

Adjustable Glass

Shelves

Model 700 BR

Adjustable Glass

Shelf & Deli-Drawer

Seamless Molding

High Humidity

Compartment

Seamless Molding

Compartment

Drawers

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Electronic Control Panel

High Humidity

Compartment

Compartment

Drawers

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Model 700 TF/TFI

Electronic Control Panel

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Halogen Lighting

Adjustable

Door Shelves

Adjustable Glass

Shelves

Model 700 BF/BFI

Seamless Molding

Seamless Molding

Compartment

Drawers

Automatic Ice Maker

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Electronic Control Panel

Compartment Drawers

Automatic Ice Maker

F eatures of the 700 s eries

Sub-Zero’s tradition of integrated design and quality continues in the 700 Series, with the following standard features.

Seamless Molding

A single piece of molding forms the complete front of each unit’s interior, giving a sculptured look that is both utilitarian and elegant.

Electronic Control Panel

A microprocessor controls all electronic functions … temperature, adaptive defrost, lights, cooling fan, and door/drawer ajar warning. The liquid crystal display (LCD) lets you monitor all temperature zones on the unit, and easily make adjustments.

Halogen Lighting

Flat to the ceiling, this superior lighting provides white, efficient light in cabinet and drawer units.

Dairy Shelf

A positive-sealing dairy compartment, divided by a small internal wall, is standard on tall refrigerator and combination units. This fully adjustable compartment is a convenient place for deli foods and small items that need a fresh environment.

Adjustable Shelves

A single sculptured molding, with tempered glass molded into it, forms each sealed, adjustable shelf. This design feature prevents spills from dripping throughout the unit.

High Humidity

Compartment

An interchangeable lift-up cover provides for maximum humidity in the base and tall refrigerator units, helping you keep produce at its best quality, longer.

Ice Container

This clear, molded container is easily removable from the lower drawer. It is offered as an option on the base and tall freezer units, as well as the combination unit.

Deli Drawer

This enclosed compartment in the tall refrigerator and combination units is adjustable with the shelves. It gives you a convenient area for deli foods or other small items.

Egg Tray

A portable egg tray offers handy storage and is easily removable.

It’s provided with the tall refrigerator and combination units.

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The Electronic

Control System

The sophisticated electronic control system provides you with the best control of your refrigerated foods. By maintaining recommended refrigerator and freezer temperatures, you can keep food safe and retain the best quality possible.

A microprocessor accurately controls the temperature of the cooling zones. It samples the temperature every second, and makes adjustments to maintain the temperature you have indicated.

The control panel is located on the top of the tall units, and in the top drawer of the base. All of the essential controls and information are displayed in this easy-to-reach-and-see panel.

Tall unit control panel

LCD Display

This display shows the actual temperature of different zones in your unit. The temperature and name of each corresponding zone appear every five seconds.

Zone Button

By pressing this button, you can see the temperatures set in different zones of your unit. For example, if you press this button and the words “top drawer” are flashing, you will see the temperature of that zone displayed.

Colder Button

This button allows you to decrease the temperature of a selected zone.

Warmer Button

Similar to the colder button, you can raise the temperature in any zone by pressing this button.

Alarm Button

You can turn the alarm on or off with this button, or stop it with this control once the alarm has sounded. When the alarm is activated, the bell symbol in the

LCD will be visible.

Base unit control panel

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How to Adjust

Temperatures

If you need to adjust the temperature in any area of the unit, press the zone button, until the name of the zone you want to adjust is flashing. If you do not adjust the temperature within five seconds, the control panel will automatically go out of the set mode and continue to monitor the unit.

To decrease the temperature

When the selected zone is displayed, you can decrease the temperature in that zone by one degree each time you press the

colder button. For example, if you have selected the “cabinet” zone and a temperature of 38°F is displayed, you can decrease the temperature by pressing the colder button two times.

To increase the temperature

Similar to the decrease tem-

perature instructions, you can increase the temperature by one degree each time you press the warmer button for the zone you have selected.

Recommended

Temperature Settings

Refrigerator units are factory pre-set to maintain zones 38°

Fahrenheit. The temperature range is 34°F to 45°F.

Freezer units are factory pre-set to maintain zones at 0°

Fahrenheit. The temperature range is -5°F to +5°F.

To use the integrated system efficiently, set temperatures to decrease from the top cabinet to the lower drawer. A suggestion that offers great flexibility is …

• cabinet 38°F

• upper drawer 35°F

• lower drawer 32°F

How to Operate the Alarm

When your alarm is on, the alarm bell will be illuminated on the control panel. To turn the alarm off, press the alarm button one more time to make the bell disappear from the display.

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Shelves Drawers

You can remove or adjust the tempered glass shelves by tilting the shelf up at the front, then lifting up and out of the tracks on rear wall of the refrigerator or freezer, as shown in the diagram.

To clear the door shelves, lift and tilt the right end of the shelf up, and tilt the left end down.

Then lift out the shelf, clearing the unit’s door shelves.

CAUTION

Always exercise care when you handle the glass shelves, to prevent breakage or scratching the interior.

To replace shelves, select the desired shelf height. Then, with the shelf front raised slightly, place shelf in tracks at the rear of the unit. Lower the front of the shelf until it locks into position.

Glass shelf removal

To remove a drawer from your unit, pull it open until it stops.

Raise the drawer front and pull out, as shown in the diagram.

To replace a drawer, raise the front of it and place onto the tracks. Be sure to engage the front holes of the drawer rail with the small pegs at the end of each rail.

CAUTION

Where you are removing the top drawer of a base unit, you must disconnect the control cable before removing the drawer as shown in the diagram below.

Drawer removal Control cable disconnection

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High Humidity

Compartment

One lift-up cover is standard with each tall and base refrigerator. You can easily remove this cover for cleaning or moving to another drawer by lifting the front edge up and pulling out from the back.

The clear-view window allows easy access and visibility of all vegetables stored in the drawer.

Door Shelves and

Dairy Compartment

Drawer Divider

The drawer divider is easily removed by pulling forward and sliding the back edge away from the back of the drawer. Reverse the procedure as illustrated in the diagram for installation.

The door shelves and dairy compartment are adjustable within the guides of the door liner.

To remove, lift straight up and out from the bottom.

To replace, select a desired position and push down into the guides.

Door shelf removal

Drawer divider insertion

Lift-up cover removal

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Glass Tray Ice Maker Sounds Deli-Drawer and Shelf

The one piece deli-drawer and shelf assembly is easily removed for cleaning and repositioning for your use. The small delidrawer is convenient for those small easy-to-lose items as well as to keep deli items fresh.

Remove this assembly in much the same way you remove the standard shelves in your unit.

See the instructions and diagram under “Shelves”.

Tall Units

The glass tray, with tall units only, is packed on the top shelf of your Sub-Zero. Place this shelf on the bottom portion of the top cabinet area. It is necessary to have this glass installed properly to ensure an even flow of air through the 700 Series unit.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not place food or packages close to the edges of the walls.

Freezer Units

The ice maker in your Sub-Zero is fully automatic and has been factory pre-tested. To put into operation it requires only a connection to the house water supply. The ice maker shuts off when you remove the ice storage container from the freezer. When you replace the container, the ice maker will resume producing ice.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When you fill the first ice bucket with ice, you should toss this supply out. In any new connection, there may be dirt in the ice.

Certain noises may be evident with the normal operation of the unit. Surrounding acoustics like walls, floors and cabinets may affect the sound level of your unit.

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G eneral M aintenance

Cleaning

eneral M aintenance

Like all kitchen appliances, it is necessary to keep your 700

Series unit clean to ensure a smoother operating unit and keep food safe. Clean any spills on the interior with a mild solution of soap and warm water. Do not use abrasive cleaners as these may scratch interior surfaces.

Condenser

WARNING

For maintenance and cleaning, we recommend the circuit breaker or master power switch to the unit be shut off.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure efficient performance of your 700 Series unit, your condenser must be cleaned regularly. Clean it every three months under normal use.

To clean the condenser area, remove the screws holding the toe kick in place. The toe kick plate will slide forward easily, giving you access to the condenser area. Use a soft bristle brush and vacuum hose to remove the accumulation of dust and lint particles. If you have pets in your home, you may want to clean the condenser area more often than once every three months.

Shelves

All refrigerator and freezer compartment glass shelves are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in this manner. However, you can also clean them with a mild solution of soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

CAUTION

Do not submerge or pour hot water over cold glass shelves. Allow them to come to room temperature before cleaning. Extreme temperature may cause the glass to break.

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Condenser location

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G eneral

Lighting

M aintenance

Information Light Bulb

Replacement

You will quickly notice the absence of any light switches on your 700 Series unit. In the upper cabinet portion of a tall unit, the switch is mounted to the interior of the door itself and as it passes a point in closing, it breaks a circuit enabling the light to go out.

Switches in the drawer compartment are mounted on the right side of the drawer area. In some instances the drawer switch may interfere with the safe closing of a drawer. If this occurs, merely move the switch to the raised position and try closing the drawer again. Do not force the drawer to close.

CAUTION

For your safety, the circuit breaker to the unit should be shut off or turn off the master power switch before replacing bulbs. Protective gloves should be worn when handling bulbs.

Top Compartment

If you need to replace a 35 watt halogen light in the tall unit’s top cabinet, you must open the control panel area.

Do not pull the panel down from the center. Instead, grasp the edges of the control panel and pull down. Two tabs on each corner will release, enabling the panel to drop down.

WARNING

The halogen lights may be very hot and may burn you.

Use a soft cloth or protective gloves. Grasp the bulb firmly and pull straight up.

Follow the reverse steps in replacing the bulb and positioning the control panel.

Drawer Compartment

To replace a light bulb in the drawer compartment, you must pull the drawer out to its maximum extension. You may find it easier to remove the entire drawer. Refer to page 10 for drawer removal procedures.

Light bulb replacement in tall unit’s top cabinet.

Slide the glass lens to the left, revealing the 20 watt halogen light bulb. Remove the bulb by pulling straight out and complete the reinstallation by following the reverse of these steps.

WARNING

To prevent a possible burn, grasp the bulb with a soft cloth or protective gloves.

Light bulb replacement in drawer compartment.

Master Power

Switch

90 Degree Door

Stop

Vacation Time

All 700 Series units have a master power switch. The switch, located behind the toe kick plate, will turn off all electrical power to the equipment. This switch can be used for shutting down the unit for servicing or extended vacations.

Master power switch.

Your tall 700 Series unit is equipped with a built-in 90 degree door stop for the top compartment.

You can easily actuate the stop by using a blade-type screwdriver and advancing the brass fitting in both the top and bottom hinges.

Actuating the 90° degree door stop.

You must actuate both stops at

90 degrees if you want to safely use the door.

You can go to the maximum of

119 degree opening by using the screwdriver and advancing the brass cam to the next stop.

WARNING

The door swing on the tall

700 Series unit may cause severe finger pinching or damage to the unit. Watch that fingers are not placed in the door opening on the hinge side when the door is open.

Also, when the door is open to 119 degrees, the door panel, depending on its thickness, may strike the face frame of the Sub-Zero unit causing serious damage.

For extended vacations, either turn off your Sub-Zero or shut off the circuit breaker. Empty all contents in the unit and block the doors open slightly. A one inch space is sufficient for letting fresh air in to keep the interior dry.

During short vacations, you should remove all perishable items and leave the temperature settings at their set point.

If for any reason this unit is put into service on a temporary basis, and later shut off, the doors should be blocked open to allow fresh air to circulate with the compartments. Also, the circuit breaker to the unit should be shut off.

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T roubleshooting

If refrigerator/freezer is not operating –

• Is there electrical power to equipment?

• Is home fuse blown or circuit breaker off?

• Is refrigerator/freezer control off?

• Is your condenser clean?

• If still not running, unit may be in defrost; wait 30 minutes to see if unit will restart.

If refrigerator/freezer is warmer than usual –

• Is control set properly?

• Has door been open too long?

• Have you recently added a large quantity of food?

If refrigerator/freezer runs too much –

• Is condenser clean?

• Has door/drawer been open for extended time or large amounts of food added?

If refrigerator/freezer is frosted up –

• Has door been left open?

• Are doors closing and sealing properly?

If condensation forms inside the unit –

• This is normal during high humidity and frequent door openings.

If condensation forms on the outside –

• Be sure door/drawer is closed and gasket is sealing.

If there is odor in the unit –

• Completely clean the product.

• Cover all food tightly.

If light bulb needs replacing –

WARNING

Turn off circuit breaker to

Sub-Zero, wear gloves to protect against broken glass or burns.

LCD display board warnings –

• If the following numbers of flashing words appear in the

LCD display board, you should keep the door/drawer closed as much as possible and call your Sub-Zero service center for assistance.

• 20 displayed and indicator flashing

• 55 displayed and indicator flashing

• Su displayed and top lights off

• -88 displayed, top lights off and buttons do not operate

• buttons do not operate and top lights are off

K eeping f ood at its b est

Keeping Food Fresh Keeping Food Safe to Eat

Your Sub-Zero unit is the most advanced refrigeration system available to help keep food fresh, and keep it safe to eat.

But the quality and safety of your food depends not only on having the best refrigeration system. It also depends on you and how you handle your food.

The information in this section gives you the most current food handling and storage recommendations to help you keep food at its best. If you have specific questions that are not addressed here, contact your University or

County Extension Service, or the USDA Meat and Poultry

Hotline – Mon.- Fri. 10am - 4pm

EDT, 800-535-4555.

Most food deteriorates over time. That is inevitable. From the time it is harvested, slaughtered, or manufactured, until it is consumed, food undergoes changes. Microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts and molds) get into food, multiply in number, and cause spoilage. Enzymes that occur naturally in food continue the ripening process, even after the food is harvested. Improper temperatures cause food to deteriorate faster. Changes in humidity cause wilting and shriveling that can lead to spoilage.

But good handling practices can

minimize the rate of changes in food. Here’s what you can do…

• Follow the recommended storage times and temperatures in the following pages of this booklet. Your Sub-Zero unit accurately maintains temperatures in different temperature zones, helping to slow the growth of food spoilage microorganisms, and to slow the ripening process.

• Use specially designed compartments for dairy foods, deli foods, and fresh produce.

These compartments maintain temperature and humidity levels that keep foods fresh.

• Rotate food in refrigeration units, using a “first-in-first-out” system.

When food does spoil, it’s usually obvious. It becomes moldy, has an off-odor, looks rotten, slimy, or discolored. But there are times when it may not be so obvious.

As a general rule, if you think a food has been stored too long and may be spoiled, discard it.

Don’t taste it to check and see if it’s ok. While the bacteria that cause this kind of food spoilage will not cause foodborne illness, or food poisoning, taste-testing is not a recommended practice.

When in doubt, throw it out.

Most foodborne illness, often called food poisoning, is preventable. It can be prevented by following some basic rules … keep food either hot or cold, and keep everything that touches food clean.

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Keeping Food Safe to Eat

When You’re Shopping When You Store Food

Foodborne illness is caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus, salmonella, clostridium, perfringens, e coli, and clostridium botulinium. These bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, a range that’s called the Danger

Zone. Food should never be left in the Danger Zone for more

than two hours. When the bacteria have multiplied to the millions in warm temperatures, they cause illness. Some bacteria cause flu-like symptoms, while others cause serious illness or become fatal. Young children, the elderly, and people who are already ill are more likely to become sick from food poisoning.

To reduce your risk for foodborne illness, use the following techniques to keep your food safe to eat.

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• Place packages of raw meat, seafood or poultry in plastic bags to keep them from dripping on other foods.

• Shop for meat, seafood and poultry last. Don’t leave these foods in a hot car when you have finished shopping. Take along a cooler in hot weather or when you have to travel long distances.

• Check “use-by” or “sell-by” dates on foods to make sure they are fresh.

• Use extra care when buying deli food. Buy only the amount you will use in 1-2 days. Discard any hot or cold deli food that may have been at room temperatures for more than two hours.

Monitor temperatures of refrigeration zones on the electronic control panel of your Sub-Zero unit. Refrigerator temperature should be kept at 45°F or below, and freezer temperature should be kept at 0°F.

Follow the recommended refrigerator and freezer storage times and temperatures on pages 21-25.

Store raw meat, poultry and seafood separate from other foods.

Keep juices from these packages from dripping on other food.

Never taste food that looks or smells strange to see if you can still use it. Discard it.

For refrigerator storage, leave raw meat, poultry and seafood in its original wrapper unless it is torn. Repeated handling can

introduce bacteria to these foods.

For freezer storage, use freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags, or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap if foods will be stored in the freezer for more than a couple of months. This minimizes dehydration and quality loss. Date and label all packages.

When You Store Food

Food stored in refrigerator units should be wrapped in foil or plastic wrap, or placed in plastic bags or airtight containers to keep it from drying out. Date and label all packages.

Food stored in freezer units should be wrapped in freezer wrap, or placed in freezerquality plastic bags or freezer containers. (Single layers of aluminum foil may not be adequate-this wrap can develop holes and cause freezer burn.)

Date and label all packages.

When You Prepare Food

Clean everything that comes in contact with food.

• Wash your hands for 20 seconds before and after handling food.

• Sanitize counters, equipment and utensils after handling raw meat, seafood or poultry. Rinse with a dilute chlorine bleach solution — 2 teaspoons/1 quart of water.

Use clean kitchen towels, sponges and cloths. Replace sponges every few weeks.

Use disposable plastic gloves if you have an infected cut or burn on your hands.

Thaw food in the refrigerator or microwave, not on the counter.

When you thaw food in a microwave oven, you should cook it immediately.

Marinade food only in the refrigerator. Do not save the marinade to use again.

Rinse poultry and seafood in cold water before cooking.

Avoid cross contamination in

preparing food. Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood and their juices away from other food.

For example, don’t use the same surface and utensils for preparing raw meat, poultry and seafood as you would for preparing salad ingredients.

Thoroughly clean your cutting boards (plastic and wooden).

Wash with hot water and soap, and rinse with a dilute chlorine bleach solution — 2 teaspoons/1 quart of water.

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Keeping Food Safe to Eat

When You Cook Food

When You Have

Leftovers

Don’t taste raw or partially cooked meat, poultry, eggs or fish.

Cook meat to an internal temperature of 165°F or above, poultry to 180°F or higher. For cuts more than two inches thick, use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. For thinner cuts, clear juices (not pink) are signs of doneness.

Cook eggs until the yolk and white are firm, not runny. Don’t use recipes in which eggs remain raw or partially cooked.

If your microwave has a temperature probe, use it. Check temperatures of meat and poultry in at least three spots. Rotate foods during microwaving.

Refrigerate or freeze cooked leftovers in small, covered containers within 2 hours after cooking. Make sure there is adequate air space around containers, so food can cool down more quickly.

If you cook a large amount of food for serving later, divide it into smaller portions or cool in shallow pans so that it cools quickly.

If you are cooking frozen meat or poultry that has not been defrosted, increase the cooking time to 1 1/2 times the time required for thawed items.

Remove stuffing from meat or poultry; store it separately.

Date packages of leftovers and use within a safe period of time.

Roast meats or poultry in oven temperatures of 325°F or above.

Cover and reheat leftovers thoroughly before serving. Bring sauces, soups and gravy to a boil. Heat other foods to 165°F.

If you think a food may have spoiled. discard it. When in doubt, throw it out.

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Suggested Food Storage

The time limits for refrigeration will help keep food from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat.

The time limits for frozen foods are to maintain flavor and texture.

If food is kept longer than the recommended time in the freezer, it will still be safe to eat, but the quality won’t be as good.

Meat, Fish, Poultry

Food Form

Fresh Fish and Seafood

Fresh Meat

Hamburger,

Ground and

Stew Meats cod, flounder, haddock, sole bluefish, perch, mackerel, salmon shrimp oysters beef steaks, roasts lamb chops, roasts pork and veal chops, roasts variety meats (tongue, liver, etc.) hamburger, stew meats, ground turkey, veal, pork, lamb, and mixtures

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Recommended storage temperature in degrees F

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

Approximate storage life at refrigerator temperatures

2 days

2 days

4 days

1 day

3-5 days

3-5 days

3-5 days

1-2 days

1-2 days

Recommended storage time in freezer at 0°F

6 months

2-3 months

5-9 months

4 months

6-12 months

6-9 months

4-6 months

3-4 months

3-4 months in freezer wrap,

1-2 months

Comments

Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags, or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap if foods will be frozen for more than a couple of months.

Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags, or aluminum foil over commercial wrap if foods will be stored in the freezer for more than two months.

Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags, or aluminum foil over commercial wrap if foods will be frozen for more than a couple of months.

Check “sell by” dates. Do not use more than one week after this date.

Hotdogs and

Lunch Meats

Bacon and Sausage hotdogs, opened package unopened package lunch meats, opened package unopened package bacon sausage (pork, beef, turkey), raw smoked breakfast links, patties hard sausage - pepperoni, jerky sticks

Ham and

Corned Beef

Fresh Poultry corned beef ham, whole ham, half ham, slices chicken or turkey, whole chicken or turkey, pieces duck or goose

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

1 week

2 weeks

3-5 days

2 weeks

7 days

1-2 days

7 days

2-3 weeks

5-7 days

7 days

3-5 days

3-4 days

1-2 days

1-2 days

1-2 days

1 month

1-2 months

1-2 months

1-2 months

1 month

1-2 months

1-2 months

1-2 months

1 year

9 months

6 months

Keep wrapped, store at recommended refrigerator temperatures.

For freezer storage, drain juices.

Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags, or aluminum foil over commercial wrap if foods will be stored in the freezer for more than two months.

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Fresh Fruits

Recommended storage temperature in degrees F

Approximate storage life at refrigerator temperatures

Recommended storage time in freezer at 0°F Form Comments apples apricots asian pears

✔ avocados blackberries blood oranges blueberries

✔ cantaloupe cassavas cherries, sweet clementines

✔ cranberries figs, fresh

✔ grapefruit grapes

✔ guavas honeydew kiwifruit kumquats

✔ lemons

✔ limes lychees

✔ mangoes nectarines

✔ oranges

✔ papayas peaches pears persimmons

✔ pineapple plums/prunes

✔ pomegranates quinces raspberries rhubarb strawberries tangerines

✔ watermelon

50-60

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40-50

45-50

34

40

50-55

48-50

35

50

34

34-48

45-55

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34-40

34

34

40

34

40-44

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36-40

34

34

40

36-40

34

34

34

45

34

40

34

34

34

34

40

45-55

4-6 weeks

8-12 weeks

2-3 weeks

3-4 weeks

4-6 weeks

2-4 weeks

1-5 months

3-5 weeks

3-5 weeks

2-3 weeks

2-4 weeks

3-8 weeks

1-3 weeks

2-4 weeks

3-6 months

1-2 weeks

5-6 months

2-4 weeks

2-3 days

3-8 weeks

10-18 days

10-14 days

1-2 months

2-4 weeks

2-4 weeks

2-4 months

7-10 days

2-3 weeks

3-4 months

2-5 weeks

2-4 weeks

2-3 months

2-3 months

2-3 days

2-3 weeks

5-10 days

2-4 weeks

2-3 weeks

See food preservation books/guides for complete instructions on freezing fruits.

Wash and dry most fruits, store in crisper compartment. (Do not wash berries and cherries until you are ready to use them, however.)

Fully ripe fruits should be stored in the refrigerator at recommended temperatures, to slow down the ripening process.

Unripe fruits should be left to ripen at room temperature, in a container that allows for air circulation.

To hasten the ripening process, you can place unripe fruit in a paper bag that has holes poked in it. Close the bag and set it on a counter. The fruit will produce ethylene, a gas that initiates the ripening process.

Check the bag each day.

Most fruits should be stored in lower humidity.

Discard any fresh fruits that are moldy or have other signs of spoilage, and wipe out the refrigerator compartment.

See page 24 for a list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing vegetables and fruits.

✔ indicates fruit that is sensitive to chill injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be apparent until the fruit is returned to a warmer temperature.

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Fresh Vegetables

Form anise artichokes asparagus

✔ beans, green/snap and lima bean sprouts beets belgian endive bok choy broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage carrots cauliflower celeriac celery chinese broccoli chinese cabbage corn, sweet

✔ cucumbers daikon

✔ eggplant endive/escarole garlic

✔ ginger root horseradish jerusalem artichokes

✔ jicama kale kohlrabi leeks lettuce mushrooms

✔ okra onions, bulb onions, green parsley parsnips peas, pods and shelled

✔ peppers, bell peppers, chile potatoes

Recommended storage temperature in degrees F

34

34

34

34

34

34

45-50

34

55

34

34

45-50

34

34-36

34

34-35

40-45

34

34

34

34

34

36-38

34

34

45-50

34

34

34

34

34

45-50

45-50

40-50

34

34

34

34

55-65

34

34

Approximate storage life at refrigerator temperatures

4-5 months

1-2 months

10-14 days

2-3 months

2-3 months

2-3 weeks

1-2 weeks

1-6 months

7-10 days

1-2 months

4-5 months

7-10 days

12-18 days

2-3 weeks

2-4 months

2-3 weeks

1-2 weeks

2-3 weeks

10-14 days

7-9 days

3-5 months

2-4 weeks

3 weeks

1-2 weeks

3-5 weeks

3-6 months

1-5 months

3-4 weeks

6-8 months

2-4 weeks

10-14 days

2-3 months

4-6 days

1-2 weeks

4 months

1-2 weeks

2-3 weeks

3-6 months

6 months

10-12 months

Recommended storage time in freezer at 0°F

See food preservation books/guides for complete instructions on freezing vegetables.

Comments

Wash vegetables in cool water and drain. Store in air-tight container or plastic wrap.

Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity.

See page 24 for a list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing vegetables and fruits.

Discard any fresh vegetables that are moldy or have other signs of spoilage, and wipe out the refrigerator compartment.

For fresh-cut produce, follow storage directions on package.

✔ indicates vegetables that are sensitive to chill injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be apparent until the vegetables are returned to a warmer temperature.

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K eeping f ood at its b est

More Fresh Vegetables

Recommended storage temperature in degrees F

Approximate storage life at refrigerator temperatures

Recommended storage time in freezer at 0°F Form Comments

✔ pumpkins radicchio radishes romaine rutabagas salsify shallots snow peas spinach

✔ squash, summer squash, winter

✔ sweet potatoes

✔ tamarillos

✔ tomatoes (ripe) turnips water chestnuts watercress

34

40-50

50-55

55-60

37-40

34-40

34

34-36

34

34

34

34

34

38-55

34

34

34

3-4 months

2-3 weeks

3-4 weeks

2-3 weeks

4-6 months

2-4 months

6 months

1-2 weeks

1-2 weeks

1-2 weeks

3-5 months

4-7 months

2 months

3-4 weeks

4-5 months

1-2 months

2-3 weeks

See food preservation books/guides for complete instructions on freezing vegetables.

✔ indicates vegetables that are sensitive to chill injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be apparent until the vegetables are returned to a warmer temperature.

Suggested Food Storage

Food safety … food quality

The food storage charts on pages

21-25 give you specific information to help you keep food safe and keep it at its best quality. The recommended storage temperatures will help you provide

optimal storage conditions, to help you keep food at it best quality longer. As a general rule, food that requires refrigeration that is handled properly and kept at temperatures below 45° F will

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The storage times for refrigeration will help keep food from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat.

The time limits for frozen foods are to maintain flavor and texture

…if food is kept longer than the recommended time in the freezer, it will still be safe to eat, but the quality won’t be as good.

Ethylene

Some fruits and vegetables will produce ethylene, a gas that initiates the ripening process.

Ethylene can cause premature ripening in some foods, while in others, it can actually cause damage. To reduce unnecessary spoilage of your produce, do not store ethylene producing fruits and vegetables with those that are sensitive to it.

Don’t store ethylene producers… apples apricots avocados ripening bananas cantaloupe cherimoyas figs guavas honeydew kiwifruit mamey sapote mangoes mangosteen nectarines papayas passion fruit peaches pears persimmons plantains plums prunes quince tomatoes with foods that are sensitive to ethylene unripe bananas green beans belgian endive broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage carrots cauliflower chard cucumbers eggplant unripe kiwifruit leafy greens lettuce okra parsley peas peppers spinach squash sweet potatoes watercress watermelon

Eggs and Deli Foods

Food Form

Eggs fresh, in shell hardcooked liquid pasteurized or egg substitutesopened unopened

Deli Foods thinly sliced lunch meats egg, chicken, tuna, ham, macaroni salads pre-stuffed chops, chicken breasts store-prepared convenience meals

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

Milk, Cheese, Dairy Foods

butter cheese-cottage or ricotta cream cheese natural (cheddar, brick, etc.) process cheese grated Parmesan or Romano yogurt whole, lowfat or skim milk

Leftovers, Soups, Stews

Meat Leftovers cooked meat and meat dishes gravy and meat broth

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

Leftover Cooked

Poultry

Soups and stews fried or plain pieces of chicken cooked poultry dishes pieces covered with broth, gravy chicken nuggets, patties vegetable or meat added

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

32-35

Recommended storage temperature in degrees F

32

32-35

32-35

32-35

Approximate storage life at refrigerator temperatures

3 weeks

1 week

3 days

10 days

1-2 days

3-5 days

1 day

1-2 days

3 months

1-2 weeks

2 weeks

3-6 months

3-4 weeks

1 year

1 month

1-2 weeks

3-4 days

1-2 days

3-4 days

3-4 days

1-2 days

1-2 days

3-4 days

Recommended storage time in freezer at 0°F don’t freeze don’t freeze well don’t freeze

1 year

Comments

Keep fresh eggs refrigerated.

Don’t eat hard-cooked eggs that have been at room temperature for more than two hours.

these do not freeze well

Check use-by or sell-by dates

If you are going to freeze any of these foods, freeze immediately … not after they have been held in the refrigerator.

1 year

4 weeks

6-8 months

6-8 months

2-3 months

2-3 months

4 months

4-6 months

6 months

1-3 months

2-3 months

Check sell-by dates.

Store cheese in original packaging until ready to use. After opening, re-wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Thaw frozen cheese in the refrigerator to reduce crumbling.

Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in covered shallow containers within 2 hours after cooking.

Reheat leftovers to 165° F.

Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in covered shallow containers within 2 hours after cooking.

Reheat leftovers to 165° F.

Reheat to at least 165° F before eating.

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S ervice i i nformation

Service

“Sub-Zero Protection Plan”

Full 5 Year Warranty and Limited 6th Through 12th Year Warranty on the Sealed System

Full 2 Year Warranty on Total Product

If you need service...

Take the necessary steps to preserve food in your unit.

Door/drawers should be left closed as much as possible when unit is back in service. Please have model and serial number available (look for them on the left-hand side of the top drawer

compartment). Call your nearest

Sub-Zero Factory Authorized

Service Center in your area, your dealer or Sub-Zero Freezer

Company, P.O. Box 44130,

Madison, WI 53744-4130.

Telephone 800/222-7820.

For installation questions or general product operating information call 800/222-7820 for your local product distributor or Sub-Zero.

Full Five Year Warranty

For five years from the date of original installation, your Sub-Zero warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any components that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship in the sealed system. The sealed system consists of the compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and all connecting tubing.

Full Two Year Warranty

For two years from the date of original installation, your Sub-Zero warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any part of the product which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship.

Limited 6th Through 12th Year Warranty

From the 6th through the 12th year from the date of original installation, your Sub-Zero warranty covers all parts that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship in the sealed system (parts only). The sealed system consists of the compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and all connecting tubing.

Terms Applicable To Each Warranty

All service provided by Sub-Zero under the above warranty must be performed by authorized Sub-Zero service representatives, unless otherwise specified by Sub-Zero. Service will be provided in the home during the normal business hours. This warranty applies only to products installed for normal residential use. Details regarding a non-residential warranty are available upon request.

The warranty applies only to products installed in any one of the fifty states of the United States, the District of

Columbia or the ten provinces of Canada. This warranty does not cover any parts or labor to correct any defect caused by negligence, accident or improper use, maintenance, installation, service or repair, including but not limited to improper removal and reinstallation (whether in the unit or at a remote location) of the condensing unit.

The remedies described above for each warranty are the only ones which Sub-Zero will provide, either under these warranties or under any warranty arising by operation of law. Sub-Zero will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of these warranties or any other warranties, whether express, implied or statutory.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

To receive parts and/or service and the name of the Sub-Zero authorized service representative nearest you, contact your Sub-Zero dealer or distributor or contact Sub-Zero Freezer Company, Service Department,

P.O. Box 44130, Madison, Wisconsin, 53744-4130 or call (800)222-7820.

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Sub-Zero Freezer Company, Inc. 4717 Hammersley Road Madison, Wisconsin 53711 (800) 222-7820 or (608) 271-2233

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