Sub-Zero 601R User manual

SERIES
600 SERIES
Use &Care Guide
Use &Care Guide
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SERIES
600 SERIES
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NTRODUCING THE 600 SERIES
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Table of ContentsCreative Solutions to
Your Home Food Needs
NTRODUCING THE 600 SERIES
Thank you for purchasing your
new Sub-Zero 600 Series unit.
With Sub-Zero, you can rely on
a 50 year tradition of quality and
reliability. The 600 Series brings
together the latest and finest
features in home refrigeration to
give you the freshest, best
tasting food in the world.
Your Sub-Zero 600 Series unit is
protected by a warranty that is
one of the finest in the industry.
Take a moment to read the
warranty statement at the rear of
this book, and refer to it should
service become necessary.
This Use & Care Guide will
answer most of your questions
about the features, operation and
maintenance of your 600 Series
unit. If you have questions that
are not addressed here, call
800-222-7820, or e-mail us at
[email protected].
Introducing the
600 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
600 Series Models
Models 601R and 601RG . . 4
Model 601F . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Models 611 and 611G . . . . 6
Models 650 and 650G . . . . 7
Models 561 and 642 . . . . . 8
Model 632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Models 680 and 690 . . . . 10
Features of the
600 Series . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Using Your Sub-Zero
The Electronic
Control System . . . . . . 13-14
Refrigerator Storage . . 14-15
Freezer Storage . . . . . . 16-17
Models 680 and 690
Ice and Water
Dispensing . . . . . . . . . 17-19
Vacation Time . . . . . . . . . 19
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Caring For Your Sub-Zero
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
Lighting
Information . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26
Keeping Food at its Best
Keeping Food Fresh . . . . 27
Keeping Food
Safe to Eat . . . . . . . . . 28-30
Food Storage
Suggestions . . . . . . . . 31-37
Service Information . . . . . 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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601R
Adjustable
Door Shelves
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Removable Kickplate
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Adjustable Roll-Out
Utility Basket
Adjustable
Drip-Proof Glass
Shelves
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
High Humidity
Compartment
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Egg Container
Door Closers
Model 601R
All Refrigerator
Model 601RG
All Refrigerator with Glass Door
00 Series Models
600 Series Models
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Removable Kickplate
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Adjustable
Drip-Proof Glass
Shelves
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Triple Pane UV Resistant
Low-Energy Glass Door
High Humidity
Compartment
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Egg Container
Door Closers
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel

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Model 601F
All Freezer
601F
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Removable Kickplate
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Adjustable
Wire Shelves
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Adjustable
Door Shelves
Roll-Out
Storage Baskets
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Automatic
Ice Maker
Pull-Out
Ice Container
Door Closers
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel

Model 611
Over/Under Refrigerator/Freezer
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00 Series Models
600 Series Models
Model 611G
Over/Under Refrigerator/Freezer with Glass Door
611
Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
Adjustable
Door Shelves
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Door Closers
Removable Kickplate
High Humidity
Compartment
Adjustable Roll-
Out Utility Basket
Adjustable
Drip-Proof Glass
Shelves
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic
Ice Maker
Two Tier Wire
Storage Baskets
Roll-Out
Freezer Drawer
Egg Container
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
611G
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Door Closers
Removable Kickplate
High Humidity
Compartment
Adjustable
Drip-Proof Glass
Shelves
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic
Ice Maker
Two Tier Wire
Storage Baskets
Roll-Out
Freezer Drawer
Egg Container
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Triple Pane
UV Resistant
Low-Energy
Glass Door

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650
Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
Adjustable
Door Shelves
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Door Closers
Removable Kickplate
High Humidity
Compartment
Adjustable Roll-
Out Utility Basket
Adjustable
Drip-Proof Glass
Shelves
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic
Ice Maker
Two Tier Wire
Storage Baskets
Roll-Out
Freezer Drawer
Egg Container
Model 650
Over/Under Refrigerator/Freezer
Model 650G
Over/Under Refrigerator/Freezer with Glass Door
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
650G
Triple Pane
UV Resistant
Low-Energy
Glass Door
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Door Closers
Removable Kickplate
High Humidity
Compartment
Adjustable
Drip-Proof Glass
Shelves
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic
Ice Maker
Two Tier Wire
Storage Baskets
Roll-Out
Freezer Drawer
Egg Container
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in

Model 642
Side by Side Refrigerator/Freezer
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561
561
Adjustable Drip-Proof
Glass Shelves
Egg Tray
Crisper Drawers
Removable Kickplate
Ice Storage
Drawer
Lighted Freezer
Control
Adjustable
Wire Shelves
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Lighted Refrigerator
Control
Roll-Out
Freezer Baskets
Door Closers
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Automatic
Ice Maker
Adjustable Door
Shelves
Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
Adjustable Roll-Out
Utility Basket
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642
Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
Adjustable Roll-Out
Utility Basket
High Humidity
Compartment
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Adjustable Door
Shelves
Adjustable Drip-Proof
Glass Shelves
Egg Tray
Model 561
Side by Side Refrigerator/Freezer
00 Series Models
600 Series Models
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Removable Kickplate Roll-Out
Freezer Baskets
Door Closers
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Ice Storage
Drawer
Adjustable
Wire Shelves
Automatic
Ice Maker

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Model 632
Side by Side Refrigerator/Freezer
632
632
Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
Adjustable Roll-Out
Utility Basket
High Humidity
Compartment
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Roll-Out Freezer
Baskets
Adjustable Door
Shelves
Adjustable Drip-Proof
Glass Shelves
Egg Tray
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Ice Storage
Drawer
Adjustable
Wire Shelves
Automatic
Ice Maker
Removable Kickplate Door Closers
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets

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680
680
Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
Adjustable Drip-
Proof Glass Shelves
Egg Tray
Removable Kickplate
Adjustable
Door Shelves
Freezer
Utility Rack
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic
Ice Maker
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Roll-Out
Freezer Baskets
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Door Closers
Adjustable
Wire Shelves
Adjustable Door
Shelves
Bulk Ice Dispenser
Adjustable Roll-Out
Utility Basket
High Humidity
Compartment
690
690
Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
Adjustable Drip-
Proof Glass Shelves
Egg Tray
Freezer
Utility Rack
Hermetically Sealed
Refrigeration Units
Lighted Electronic
Control Panel
Adjustable
Wire Shelves
Adjustable Door
Shelves
Bulk Ice Dispenser
Adjustable Roll-Out
Utility Basket
Model 680
Side by Side with Ice & Water Dispensing
Model 690
Side by Side with Ice & Water Dispensing
00 Series Models
600 Series Models
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic
Ice Maker
Front Venting allows unit
to be completely built in
Removable Kickplate Roll-Out
Freezer Baskets
Four-Sided
Magnetic Gaskets
Door Closers
High Humidity
Compartment
Adjustable
Door Shelves

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Sub-Zero’s Dual
Refrigeration Assures
Maximum Freshness...
600 Series Features
eatures of the 600 series
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eatures of the 600 series
The 600 Series continues the
Sub-Zero tradition of superior
quality and reliability. Sub-Zero
pioneered the development of
our exclusive dual refrigeration
system, giving you optimum
fresh and freezer food storage in
ideal self-contained
compartments. Both refrigerator
and freezer maintain accurate,
consistent temperatures. Dual
refrigeration keeps your food
fresh longer than any other
system available.
With dual refrigeration, the
freezer maintains a constant
temperature within one degree of
the temperature you set within
our range of -5°F (-21˚C) to
+5°F (-15˚C), without unwanted
moisture and odor from the
refrigerator. Similarly, you can
adjust the refrigerator
temperature within a range of
34°F (1˚C) to 45°F (7˚C), for
proper humidity levels tailored
for longer food life expectancy.
The dual refrigeration system
also means there is no transfer of
fresh food odors to frozen food
or ice. And the Sub-Zero 600
Series system does not freeze the
moisture out of the air in the
fresh food compartment.
Sub-Zero dual refrigeration is
also more energy efficient than
old-fashioned single
refrigeration systems. When the
refrigerator is used frequently
during the day it does not require
the freezer to circulate its very
cold, dry air to the refrigerator.
Instead, the refrigerator uses
moist air to keep fresh foods
fresh and energy use minimal.
Sub-Zero’s design, beauty and
quality are reflected in the broad
range of standard features that
put Sub-Zero in a class by itself.
Whether your customer prefers
stainless steel, traditional
framed, overlay design or a glass
door unit, Sub-Zero’s 600 Series
has the most design options to
complement your installation.
The custom-design appearance
of the Sub-Zero 600 Series gives
it unique consumer appeal and
gives you options no other line
offers.
•Overlay models blend
seamlessly into your overall
room design and complement
surrounding cabinetry.
•Classic stainless steel, or the
premium finishes of platinum or
carbon stainless steel models
feature new wrapped doors, 1"
(25 mm) diameter stainless steel
handles and stainless steel grille
designed specifically to enhance
the aesthetics of the professional
look of kitchens today.
•Classic framed models – the
look that made Sub-Zero famous
– now feature an improved grille
design, innovative handle design
and elegant hinges.
•Glass door models add a
contemporary look that is quite
unique and innovative, with
subdued interior lighting.

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eatures of the 600 series
F
eatures of the 600 series
600 Series Features
•The Models 601RG, 611G and
650G offer a unique feature –
a glass door. These units each
come in stainless steel, overlay
and framed design and meet
stringent energy requirements.
•All 600 Series combination
refrigerator/freezer units have
the exclusive Sub-Zero dual
refrigeration system, which
ensures the freshest food and
energy efficiency at the same
time. You have precise
independent control of the
refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
•High-humidity compartment is
large and deep with smooth
sides for easy cleaning. The
compartment features
removable dividers, with the
exception of Models 561, 642
and 680.
•Controls are up front and easy
to use. They give you digital
readings for quick, easy-to-read
reference. Up-front controls
also keep you informed about
the operation of the unit on a
continuous basis.
•A door alarm will let you
know with an audible beeping
if your refrigerator or freezer
door is left ajar. (Not available
on the Model 561).
•Bright lighting spreads even
illumination throughout the
compartment and conceals
the source.
•Sub-Zero’s added a
microprocessor to give you
better control, automatic
defrosting that senses, then
adapts to your use patterns,
and a service indicator light.
Our microprocessor
continuously monitors each
compartment and should a
problem arise, the processor
will turn on the SERVICE
indicator in your display panel.
(Not available on the Model
561).
•Cantilevered shelves make
repositioning quick and easy.
They’re easy to clean and
drip-proof. They are steel
reinforced to provide
durability and reliability.
•Dairy compartment is
adjustable, with easy, one-door
access, compartment dividers
and a clean design. The dairy
shelf is magnetically sealed to
maintain freshness.
•Ice maker provides high-
quality, crescent-shaped ice
that won’t stick to the side
of the glass.
•Shallow-depth design means
access is easy to any area of
the refrigerator.
•In-door shelves are all
adjustable for complete
flexibility.
•Magnetic gaskets around all
doors give extra tight seals.
•Our solid-core doors improve
insulation and structural
integrity.
•Solid, adjustable kickplate
gives a true built-in look,
and conforms to American
Institute of Architects
standards.

The Electronic Control System
of your Sub-Zero 600 series unit
monitors and accurately displays
compartment temperatures
within one degree of your pre-set
temperature. It also monitors
operation of the unit and lets you
know if there’s a problem. You’ll
find the Control Center located
in the refrigerator section of all
models except Model 601F,
where it is in the freezer
compartment.
Temperature Control
Your new refrigerator/freezer
was thoroughly inspected and
tested before it was shipped from
the Sub-Zero factory. Temper-
atures are preset at 38°F (3˚C) in
the refrigerator section and 0°F
(-18˚C) in the freezer section.
There are two sets of WARMER
and COLDER key pads, one for
the refrigerator and the other for
the freezer. To adjust the tem-
perature in either compartment,
depress the WARMER or
COLDER keys on the Control
Center.
NOTE: The temperature ranges
are -5°F (-21˚C) to +5°F (-15˚C)
in the freezer section, and 34°F
(1˚C) to 45°F (7˚C) in the
refrigerator section. It is normal
for temperatures to fluctuate
slightly, depending on external
influences such as: an open door,
the degree of humidity and room
temperature. NOTE: Always
allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.
Alarm On/Off
All 600 Series units, with the
exception of the Model 561,
feature an ALARM ON/OFF
button that will give you an
audible beeping sound if the
door is left ajar. The alarm will
sound for 30 seconds. It can be
disarmed for cleaning or re-
supplying your refrigerator by
depressing the button. When the
alarm is activated, a bell symbol
will be visible in the display.
Power On/Off
All 600 Series units feature a
UNIT ON/OFF key on the
Control Center. This key will
turn off all electrical power.
When the power is off, the OFF
indicator light will be visible on
the display panel. This UNIT
ON/OFF key means you don’t
have to shut off power at the
circuit breaker or wall receptacle.
The key can be used during
service or extended vacations.
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The Electronic
Control System
Freezer
Control
Refrigerator
Control
Bell
On/Off
Unit
On/Off
FREEZER COLDER WARMER COLDER WARMER UNIT
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ICE
ON/OFF
REFRIGERATOR
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Ice
On/Off
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Electronic control center
FREEZER
COLDER
WARMER
COLDER
WARMER
UNIT
ON/OFF
ICE
ON/OFF
REFRIGERATOR
BULK ICE
DISPENSER
Refrigerator
Control
Freezer
Control
Ice
On/Off
Unit
On/Off
Bulk Ice
Dispenser Key
Bell
On/Off
ON/OFF
Models 680 & 690 control center

Ice Maker On/Off
All 600 Series units feature an
ICE ON/OFF key on the Control
Center. This key switches the
power to the ice maker system
on or off. When the ice maker
system is on, the ICE indicator
light will be illuminated in the
display. Use the ICE ON/OFF
key to shut down the ice maker
during extended vacations.
Lights and Ice Maker
On/Off (Sabbath Mode)
All 600 Series units feature the
Sabbath Mode. This is for certain
religious observances where the
lights and ice maker function
need to be turned off.
To initiate Sabbath Mode, while
the unit is "on" press the UNIT
ON/OFF key so that OFF is
visible in the display. Your unit
will be off. Then press and hold
the UNIT ON/OFF key for 10
seconds.
This will turn the unit back on
and will disable the lights and
ice maker. To return the unit to
normal operating conditions,
press and release the UNIT
ON/OFF key.
Visual Display During
Servicing or Condenser
Cleaning
The Control Center monitors
compartment and component
temperatures as well as the ice
maker system. If there is a
temperature or ice maker
problem, you’ll be alerted by a
flashing SERVICE indicator
light. This same SERVICE light
will also flash if the condenser
needs cleaning. Before calling
for service, please check and see
if your condenser area needs
cleaning. Refer to Condenser
Cleaning on page 21.
High Humidity Drawer
To remove your high humidity
drawer, pull open until the
drawer stops. Now raise the
front of the drawer and pull it
out. To reinstall the drawer,
insert it into the tracks with the
front end raised. Some units also
have other storage drawers,
which can be removed in a
similar manner.
Adjustable Shelves
Be sure to read and understand
the following instructions before
removing or adjusting shelves.
The process is relatively simple
if you understand the steps
involved in advance. To remove
or adjust shelves, first tilt the
shelf up at the front, then lift it
up and out of the tracks on the
rear wall of the refrigerator. If
the door opens only to 90°, lift
and tilt the right end of the shelf
up in order to clear the door
shelves. Always be careful in
handling glass shelves to
prevent breaking or scratching
the interior.
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Refrigerator Storage
High humidity drawer

To replace a shelf, insert it in the
tracks at the rear of the refrigera-
tor with the front of the shelf
raised slightly. As you push the
shelf in, lower the front of the
shelf until it locks into position.
Utility Basket
The utility basket rolls in and out
so that you can get to small
containers and food items easily.
To remove the basket, pull it out,
lift up on the front, then out. If
the door opens only to 90°, you’ll
need to remove the entire basket
and shelf as one unit. To do this,
place one hand palm up under
the roll out utility basket and lift
it out of the support track. Tilt
the right end upward and remove
it, clearing the door shelves. To
replace the basket, insert the
roller into its tracks with the
front of the basket raised, and
push in. (Available as an option
on Models 601RG, 611G and
650G).
Door Shelves and
Dairy Compartment
The door shelves and dairy
compartment are adjustable
within the guides of the door
liner. To remove shelves or dairy
compartment, lift straight up and
out from the bottom. To reinstall
the shelves, push them down
into the guides.
A gallon door shelf is available
upon request for Models 601R,
611, 650, 642, 632, 680 and 690.
This shelf must be positioned
properly to allow for proper door
closure.
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Refrigerator utility basket
Door shelf and dairy compartment
Adjustable glass shelves

Freezer Drawer Removal
Models 611, 611G, 650 and
650G
For safety, the freezer drawer
stops before coming all the way
out of the unit. To remove it, lift
up evenly on each side of the
drawer while holding the top
basket in place, and pull out.
The drawer and basket will come
out together.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Be sure to unload the drawer
before removing it.
Freezer Basket Removal
Models 601F, 642 and 632
First, unload the freezer basket.
To remove the basket, pull it out
until it stops. Raise the front of
the basket and pull it out. If the
door is limited to a 90° opening,
pivot the basket away from the
door and tilt it up sharply as
soon as the rollers leave the
tracks.
If the basket sticks during
removal, lift it up to disengage
the rollers. To reinstall the
basket, reverse the procedure.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Unload the freezer baskets
before removing.
Ice Bucket Removal
Models 611, 611G, 650 and
650G
To remove the ice bucket, pull
the freezer drawer or basket out
until it stops and lift the ice
bucket out.
Ice Bucket Removal
Models 561, 642 and 632
To remove the ice bucket, pull it
out until it stops, and lift the
back of the bucket up to clear the
carrier assembly. Next, lift the
ice bucket out. If the door is
limited to a 90° opening, repeat
the procedure, but when lifting
the ice bucket out, pivot the right
side of the bucket toward you
and out. This will allow the ice
bucket to clear the door.
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Freezer Storage
CAUTION
As you remove the drawer,
be very careful to keep your
feet clear.
Models 611, 611G, 650 & 650G
freezer drawer
Freezer basket removal

Freezer Utility Rack Models
680 and 690
The freezer utility rack is
specifically designed to accom-
modate and hold freezer juice
containers. To remove the rack,
lift up and pull out at the bottom
with one hand, then support the
top with your other hand.
Ice Bucket Removal
Models 680 and 690
To remove the ice bucket of
Model 680 or 690, you must first
remove the freezer utility rack.
Then, lift up on the ice bucket
handle and pull out, supporting
the bottom of the ice bucket with
one hand.
Ice Maker Operation
The ice maker in your Sub-Zero
freezer is fully automatic and
has been tested at the factory.
To start making ice, activate the
ICE ON/OFF key on the
Control Center. On Models
601F, 611, 611G, 650 and
650G, the ice maker system will
shut off if the ice bucket is not
in place.
Ice Production
The ice maker is designed to
produce enough ice for normal
family use. The timing of ice
making cycles will vary
depending on load conditions,
door openings and room
temperature. On average, you
can expect eight cubes of ice
every 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
The ice maker operates on water
pressure of 20 to 100 psi. In
some cases, a reverse osmosis
water filter system may not be
able to maintain the minimum
pressure.
If ice is not used regularly it
tends to fuse together. To avoid
this, empty and replace the ice in
the container as needed.
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Models 680 & 690 ice bucket
Ice and Water Dispenser
Your Model 680 or 690 auto-
matic ice and water dispenser
gives you both ice and chilled
water without having to open
doors. To operate the ice
dispenser, hold the ice dispenser
key down until you’ve got the ice
you need. After initial ice maker
start-up, discard the first few
batches of ice – they may be
discolored by the new system
plumbing.
The ice dispenser will deliver ice
when you 1) insert a glass back
into the glasswell and push the
ice dispenser key; or 2) open the
refrigerator door and place an ice
container underneath the ice
dispenser chute, then press the
bulk ice dispenser key on the
chute housing. See Models 680
& 690 control center, page 13.
Models 680 and 690
Ice and Water Dispensing

To operate the water dispenser,
press the water dispenser key
pad continuously until your
container is filled. The key is
located on the refrigerator door
glasswell. The first time you use
the water dispenser, purge the
water system and storage tank
for three minutes. This will clear
out any air in the system, along
with foreign material in the new
plumbing connection.
Initially, for water to dispenser
properly, the water dispense key
pad must be depressed and held
until water flows from the
dispenser. You may have to hold
the key for 60 seconds for the
water to fill the internal reservoir
tank.
Ice Dispenser
Operating Tips
•If there’s no ice, check to make
sure the ice maker system is
turned on and that the ICE
indicator light is on.
•Make sure there’s a supply of
ice in the ice bucket. See Ice
Bucket Removal, page 17.
•Make sure the ice bucket is all
the way in and engaging the
auger motor at the back of the
bucket. If the ice bucket is not
all the way back, push on the
bucket and ice dispenser switch
at the same time.
•Make sure the freezer utility
rack is properly installed, to
make sure the ice bucket is
properly positioned. See
Freezer Utility Rack, page 17.
•Press the ice dispenser key. If
you do not hear auger motor
noise, wait five minutes, then
try again. If you do not hear
auger noise after the second
try, call your local Factory
Authorized Service Center.
•If the ice dispenser is not used
for a long period, the ice may
fuse together. To avoid this,
empty the ice bucket as
needed.
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CAUTION
Use a sturdy glass to catch
ice crescents. Fragile glasses
can break. Also, limit ice
dispenser operation to eight
minutes or less, to avoid
damaging the equipment.
ICE WATER
LIGHT
Ice
Dispensing
Key
Dispenser
Spill Tray
Light Bulb
Location
Water
Dispensing
Key
Light
Key
Models 680 & 690 glasswell

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For extended vacations, shut off
power to the unit. Empty the unit
and block the doors open slightly.
A 1" (25 mm) space will let fresh
air in to keep the interior dry and
fresh smelling.
For short vacations, remove all
perishable items. Shut off the ice
maker and empty the ice bucket.
Do not change the control settings.
If the unit is put into service
temporarily and later shut off,
block the doors open to allow
fresh air to circulate inside the
compartment. Be sure to shut off
power to the unit.
If your religious observances
(Sabbath mode) require turning
off the lights and ice maker, refer
to the Electronic Control System
on page 14.
Vacation Time
CAUTION
Moisture buildup during
even the shortest amount of
running time could attack
the metal.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The chilled water reservoir
tank is mounted inside the
refrigerator section. It will take
several hours to chill the water
to the refrigerator temperature
during the original fill or after
a lot of water is used.
Light Bulb and Light Key
for Dispenser
The door dispenser LIGHT key
is located on the bottom left
corner of the Control Center, in
the ice and water dispenser
glasswell. Press the LIGHT key
to turn the dispenser light on and
off. In the OFF mode, the light
will turn on when either the ICE
or WATER key is pressed, and
remain on for five seconds after
either key is released. The light
bulb can be easily replaced with
a seven watt appliance bulb.
Dispenser Spill Tray
A spill tray at the bottom of the
ice and water dispenser will
catch and evaporate small spills.
Because there is no drain in this
area, do not pour water into the
spill tray. To clean the area,
remove the spill tray grid by
pressing the front left corner of
the grid and lifting it out.
CAUTION
Shut off power at the
control panel before
changing light bulbs. Wear
protective gloves when
handling bulbs.
CAUTION
Limit water dispenser
operation to eight minutes
or less, to avoid damaging
the equipment.

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Door Closing
Models 601R, 601RG, 601F,
561, 642, 632, 680 and 690
Your refrigerator and freezer
doors have spring-loaded closure
mechanisms. As the doors are
closed, the door closure engages
to help close and seal the doors.
A 90° door stop is available
through your Sub-Zero dealer.
Door and Drawer Closing
Models 611, 611G, 650 and
650G
Your refrigerator door has a door
closing cam to help in closing
the door. With the door opened
to about 120° the cam will hold
in the open position if the door is
stopped. As you close the door,
the cam will take over at about
15° to help close the door.
Your freezer drawer has a self-
closing mechanism. The incline,
built into roller assemblies on
the drawer, uses gravity to assist
in closing the drawer.
If your Series 600 unit is
positioned in a corner, you may
want to install an optional door
stop kit which limits door
opening to 90°. This door stop is
provided with each Model 611,
611G, 650 and 650G, and is
shipped in a plastic bag in the
grille area.
Condenser Fan Motor
Operation
All 600 Series models have a fan
behind the grille to cool the
compressor area. This fan runs
with either compressor.
Automatic Defrost
For convenience, your Sub-Zero
unit is equipped with an
automatic defrost system. The
refrigerator section will defrost
during each off cycle of the
refrigerator compressor. The
freezer section is controlled by
an energy-saving Adaptive
Defrost system, which defrosts
as needed. (Not available on the
Model 561).
Sounds
You may hear some noises in
the normal operation of the unit.
Surrounding acoustics like
walls, floors and cabinets may
affect the sound of your unit.
For example, a gurgling or
running water sound is probably
refrigerant circulating through
the tubing. In Models 680 and
690, the ice dispenser valve
inside the refrigerator door
snaps closed five seconds after
either the water or ice dispenser
key is released.
During the ice maker cycle you
may hear the sound of ice
dropping into the container or
the solenoid valve operating
while refilling the ice maker
with water. During the freezer
defrost you may hear crackling
and/or sizzling as the heat from
the defrost element clears the
frost from the freezer coil and
water runs into the water pan.
While the compressors are in
operation you may hear a slight
hum. During the startup and
shutdown of the compressor,
you may feel vibration for a
few seconds.
Some of these noises may be
enhanced when the units door(s)
are open.