Sub-Zero BI-36R Guide

SUB-ZERO DESIGN GUIDE
REVISED 7/2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION
40 PRO 48 REFRIGERATION
46 INTEGRATED REFRIGERATION
56 WINE STORAGE
88 UNDERCOUNTER REFRIGERATION
98 SUB-ZERO WARRANTIES
Features and specications are subject to change at any
time without notice. Visit subzero.com/specs for the most
up-to-date information.
Throughout this guide, dimensions may vary by ± 1/8"(3).
Dimensions in parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise
specied.

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BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION
Built-In Refrigeration
For the built-in line, Sub-Zero designers and engineers took
a fresh look at everything, inside and out. Exterior rene-
ments include redesigned grilles and lower-prole hinges.
Inside, new technology in food preservation makes the built-
in line nothing short of revolutionary.
BUILT-IN MODELS
BI-36R BI-36RG BI-36F BI-30U BI-30UG BI-36U(ID) BI-36UG
BI-36UFD(ID) BI-42UFD(ID) BI-36S BI-42S(ID) BI-42SD BI-48S(ID) BI-48S

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BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION
Specications
INTERIOR CAPACITY—CU FT (L)
ALL REFRIGERATOR | ALL FREEZER REFR FRZR
BI-36R 23.5 (665)
BI-36RG 23.4 (663)
BI-36F 22.7 (643)
OVER-AND-UNDER REFR FRZR
BI-30U 13.2 (374) 4.2 (119)
BI-30UG 13.1 (371) 4.2 (119)
BI-36U(ID) 16.4 (464) 5.3 (150)
BI-36UG 16.3 (462) 5.3 (150)
BI-36UFD(ID) 15.7 (445) 5.3 (150)
BI-42UFD(ID) 18.3 (518) 6.4 (181)
SIDE-BY-SIDE REFR FRZR
BI-36S 12.4 (351) 8.2 (232)
BI-42S 16.3 (462) 8.0 (227)
BI-42SID 15.8 (447) 7.9 (224)
BI-42SD 16.0 (453) 7.9 (224)
BI-48S 19.1 (541) 9.8 (278)
BI-48SID 18.6 (527) 9.6 (272)
BI-48SD 18.8 (532) 9.6 (272)

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Built-In Design Options
FRAMED
For the classic Sub-Zero look, choose framed custom
door panels that contrast with the stainless steel full-length
handles and louvered grille (shown). The framed applica-
tion is an overlay model with framed design features. Panel,
grille and handle options are available.
Panels |Custom panels, stainless steel or white enamel.
Grille |Classic louvered grille insert or solid custom panel
for 84" (standard), 83" or 88" overall unit height. Dual wide
grille for dual installations.
Handles |Full-length standard or extended.
OVERLAY
Custom overlay door panels can be combined with unique
handle hardware for design exibility. Shown with pro
handle option to complement Wolf ranges. Customize with
panel, grille and handle options.
Panels |Custom panels or stainless steel.
Grille |Solid custom panel or pro louvered grille for 84"
(standard), 83" or 88" overall unit height. Dual wide grille for
dual installations.
Handles |Custom, tubular or pro handles.
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Overlay. Framed.
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Built-In Design Options
FLUSH INSET
The ush inset design option allows for ush door and grille
panels and custom handle hardware. Shown with tubular
handle option to match Wolf built-in ovens. The ush inset
application is an overlay model with ush inset panels. Cus-
tomize with panel, grille and handle options.
Panels |Custom panels or stainless steel.
Grille |Solid custom panel or pro louvered grille for 84"
(standard), 83" or 88" overall unit height. Dual wide grille for
dual installations.
Handles |Custom, tubular or pro handles.
STAINLESS STEEL
For a professional look, classic stainless steel models
require no customization. To complement the look of Wolf
ranges, choose the pro handle option (shown). Grille and
handle options are available.
Grille |Pro louvered grille for 84" (standard), 83" or 88"
overall unit height. Dual wide grille for dual installations.
Handles |Tubular or pro handles.
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Flush inset. Stainless steel.
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Overall Dimensions
ALL REFRIGERATOR | ALL FREEZER
Model BI-36R, BI-36RG, BI-36F.
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36" (914)
84"
(2134)
4" (102)
733/4"
(1873)
237/8"
(606)
371/4"
(946)
141/8"
(359)
237/8" (606)
23/8" (60)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ±
1/2" (13)
263/16" (665) Overall dimensions are based on stainless steel models.
For ush inset applications, add 1/2"(13) to door clearance
dimensions.
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Overall Dimensions
OVER-AND-UNDER
Model BI-30U, BI-30UG.
30" (762)
84"
(2134)
4" (102)
503/4"
(1289)
23"
(584)
237/8"
(606)
235/8"
(600) 311/4"
(796)
121/8"
(308)
263/16" (665)
237/8" (606)
23/8" (60)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ±
1/2"
(13)
Model BI-36U(ID), BI-36UG.
36" (914)
84"
(2134)
4" (102)
503/4"
(1289)
23"
(584)
237/8"
(606)
235/8"
(600) 371/4"
(946)
237/8" (606)
23/8" (60)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ±
1/2"
(13)
263/16" (665)
141/8"
(359)
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Overall Dimensions
OVER-AND-UNDER
Model BI-36UFD(ID).
36" (914)
84"
(2134)
4" (102)
503/4"
(1289)
23"
(584)
237/8"
(606)
235/8"
(600)
191/2"
(495)
8"
(203)
237/8" (606)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ±
1/2"
(13)
23/8" (60)
263/16" (665)
Model BI-42UFD(ID).
42" (1067)
84"
(2134)
4" (102)
503/4"
(1289)
23"
(584)
237/8"
(606)
221/4"
(565)
9"
(229)
237/8" (606)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ±
1/2" (13)
23/8" (60)
263/16" (665)
235/8"
(600)
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BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION
Model BI-36S.
36" (914)
84"
(2134)
4" (102)
733/4"
(1873)
237/8"
(606)
221/4"
(565)
71/4"
(184)
83/4"
(222)
237/8" (606)
23/8" (60)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ±
1/2" (13)
263/16" (665)
Overall Dimensions
SIDE-BY-SIDE
Model BI-42S(ID), BI-42SD.
42" (1067)
84"
(2134)
4" (102)
733/4"
(1873)
237/8" (606)
237/8"
(606)
261/4"
(668)
103/8"
(264)
71/2"
(191)
23/8" (60)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ±
1/2" (13)
263/16" (665)
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Overall Dimensions
SIDE-BY-SIDE
Model BI-48S(ID), BI-48SD.
48" (1219)
84"
(2134)
4" (102)
733/4"
(1873)
237/8" (606)
237/8"
(606)
30"
(762)
115/8"
(295)
83/8"
(213)
23/8" (60)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ±
1/2" (13)
263/16" (665)
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Specications
SHIPPING WEIGHT
ALL REFRIGERATOR | ALL FREEZER LB (KG)
BI-36R 420 (191)
BI-36RG 430 (195)
BI-36F 406 (184)
OVER-AND-UNDER LB (KG)
BI-30U 462 (210)
BI-30UG 476 (216)
BI-36U(ID) 515 (234)
BI-36UG 529 (240)
BI-36UFD(ID) 529 (240)
BI-42UFD(ID) 582 (264)
SIDE-BY-SIDE LB (KG)
BI-36S 538 (244)
BI-42S 582 (264)
BI-42SID 608 (276)
BI-42SD 608 (276)
BI-48S 630 (286)
BI-48SID 656 (298)
BI-48SD 656 (298)
Shipping weights are based on stainless steel models.
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Opening Dimensions
STANDARD INSTALLATION
833/4"
(2127)
OPENING
HEIGHT
24" (610)
OPENING
DEPTH
NOTE: Shaded line represents profile of unit.
FRONT VIEW
SIDE
VIEW
TOP VIEW
W
OPENING WIDTH
OPENING WIDTH W
30" Model 291/2"(749)
36" Model 351/2"(902)
42" Model 411/2"(1054)
48" Model 471/2"(1206)
If an 83" (2108) grille height is specied, the opening height
must be decreased by 7/8"(22). If an 88" (2235) grille height is
specied, the opening height must be increased by 4" (102).
If two units are installed side by side, refer to page 16 for
dual standard installations.
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Opening Dimensions
FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION
FLUSH INSET WIDTH W
30" Model 32" (813)
36" Model 38" (965)
42" Model 44" (1118)
48" Model 50" (1270)
Dimensions assume a 3/4"(19) panel thickness.
If an 83" (2108) grille height is specied, the ush inset
height must be decreased by 7/8"(22). If an 88" (2235) grille
height is specied, the ush inset height must be increased
by 4" (102).
If two units are installed side by side, refer to page 17 for
dual ush inset installations.
84"
(2134)
FLUSH
INSET
HEIGHT
1/4"
(6)
263/16"
(665)
FLUSH
INSET
DEPTH
23/16"
(56)
*3
"(76) typical depth. Shaded areas will be visible and should be finished to match cabinetry.
NOTE: Shaded line represents profile of unit with
3/4"(19) panel.
FRONT VIEW
SIDE
VIEW
TOP VIEW
FINISHED
CLEATS*
11/4"
(32)
W
FLUSH INSET WIDTH
4" (102)
11/4"
(32)
23/16"
(56)
3"
(76)*
TYPICAL
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Opening Dimensions
DUAL STANDARD INSTALLATION
833/4"
(2127)
OPENING
HEIGHT
24" (610)
OPENING
DEPTH
NOTE: Shaded line represents profile of unit.
FRONT VIEW
SIDE
VIEW
TOP VIEW
W
OPENING WIDTH
A dual installation kit will be required for this installation.
DUAL OPENING WIDTH W
Two 30" Models 593/4" (1518)
30" and 36" Models 653/4"(1670)
Two 36" Models 713/4"(1822)
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BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION
Opening Dimensions
DUAL FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION
84"
(2134)
FLUSH
INSET
HEIGHT
1/4"
(6)
263/16"
(665)
FLUSH
INSET
DEPTH
23/16"
(56)
*3
"(76) typical depth. Shaded areas will be visible and should be finished to match cabinetry.
NOTE: Shaded line represents profile of unit with
3/4"(19) panel.
FRONT VIEW
SIDE
VIEW
TOP VIEW
FINISHED
CLEATS*
11/4"
(32)
W
FLUSH INSET WIDTH
4" (102)
11/4"
(32)
23/16"
(56)
3"
(76)*
TYPICAL
Dimensions assume a 3/4"(19) panel thickness. A dual instal-
lation kit will be required for this installation.
DUAL FLUSH INSET WIDTH W
Two 30" Models 621/4"(1581)
30" and 36" Models 681/4"(1734)
Two 36" Models 741/4"(1886)
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Plumbing
The water supply line should be located within the shaded
area shown in the illustration below. The water supply line
should be connected to the house supply with an easily
accessible shut-off valve. Do not use self-piercing valves.
The water supply line must not interfere with installation of
the anti-tip brackets.
A reverse osmosis system can be used provided there is
constant water pressure of 35–120 psi (2.4–8.3 bar) supplied
to the unit at all times. A copper line is not recommended
for this application.
Installation must comply with all applicable plumbing codes.
PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
Water Supply 1/4" OD copper, braided stainless
steel or PEX tubing
Pressure 35–120 psi (2.4–8.3 bar)
Excess Line for Connection 36" (914)
Electrical
The electrical supply should be located within the shaded
area shown in the illustration below. A separate circuit, ser-
vicing only this appliance is required. A ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) is not recommended and may cause
interruption of operation.
Installation must comply with all applicable electrical codes.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Supply 115 VAC, 60 Hz
Service 15 amp
Receptacle 3-prong grounding-type
751/2" (1918)
FROM FLOOR
7"
(178) E
6"
(152)
RIGHT SIDE
OF OPENING
Electrical supply location.
3" (76)
18" (457) 6" (152)
RIGHT SIDE
OF OPENING
AREA EXTENDS 1/2"(13)
FORWARD ON FLOOR
Water supply location.
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FRAMED PANELS
The framed application is an overlay model with framed
design features. It is not a separate model.
If the custom panel is thinner than 1/4"(6), a ller material
must be added to achieve a proper t. If the panel is thicker
than 1/4"(6), rout an edge around the panel or mount the
custom panel on a sheet of 1/4"(6) thick material and insert
into the channel. Refer to the illustrations below.
Routing, recessing or optional extended handles may be
required for nger clearance. Refer to the full-scale template
on page 34.
When installing two units side by side, refer to page 16 for
dual standard installations.
Custom Panels
For framed, overlay and ush inset applications, custom
door panels must be provided. Handle hardware must
also be provided for overlay and ush inset applications.
Refer to panel requirements below and the charts on pages
22–27 for custom panel dimensions for your specic design
application.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not cover a glass door with a solid
panel.
Finish all sides of the custom panels. They may be visible
when the door is open or through the window of glass door
models.
PANEL REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT PER PANEL MAX
BI-36R, BI-36RG, BI-36F 75 lb (34 kg)
All Other Models 50 lb (23 kg)
Grille Panel 13 lb (6 kg)
PANEL THICKNESS MIN
Framed 1/4"(6)
Overlay and Flush Inset 5/8"(16)
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DOOR
1/4"(6) TRIM REVEAL
1/4"(6) PANEL
1/4"(6) min
ROUT TO 1/4"(6)
DOOR
Panel 1/4" thick or less. Panel thicker than 1/4".
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PANEL MOUNTING KIT
A Sub-Zero custom panel mounting kit eliminates the need
for a backer and spacer panel and is available through an
authorized Sub-Zero dealer. For local dealer information, visit
the nd a showroom section of our website, subzero.com.
The kit consists of mounting cleats, screws and gages used
to properly position the cleats. The kit is available for all
built-in models except glass door models. Dual installations
require two mounting kits.
OVERLAY PANELS
Overlay panels are typically created by combining a 3/4"(19)
custom panel, a .10" (3) spacer panel and a 1/4"(6) backer
panel. Refer to the illustrations below.
When installing two units side by side, refer to page 16 for
dual standard installations.
1/8" (3) (OVERLAY)
CUSTOM PANEL
SPACER PANEL
BACKER PANEL
TRIM
5/16" (8) min
1/4" (6)
.10" (3)
CUSTOM
PANEL
SPACER
PANEL
BACKER
PANEL
3/4"
(19)
typical
Panel assembly (cross section). Panel assembly (rear view).
Custom Panels
PARTIAL FRAMED OPTION
The partial framed kit includes a stainless steel panel for
above and below the external dispenser. Refer to the chart
below for panel width. The kit is available through an autho-
rized Sub-Zero dealer. For local dealer information, visit the
nd a showroom section of our website, subzero.com.
PARTIAL FRAMED PANEL W
BI-42SD 151/16"(383)
BI-48SD 183/4"(476)
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