Sub-Zero ICBDEC2450FI/R User manual

Designer Series Refrigeration
Use and Care Guide
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE,
AND MORE

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Designer Series Refrigeration
Contents
3Designer Series Refrigeration
4Safety Precautions
6Designer Series Features
8Touch Controls
10 Storage
14 Product Operation
20 Food Preservation
22 Care Recommendations
23 Troubleshooting
26 Sub-Zero Warranty

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Customer Care
The model and serial number are printed on the enclosed
product registration card. Both numbers are also listed on
the product rating plate. Refer to pages 6–7 for rating plate
location. For warranty purposes, you will also need the
date of installation and name of your authorized Sub-Zero
dealer. Record this information below for future reference.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Installation
Certified Service Name
Certified Service Number
Authorized Dealer
Dealer Number
If your product ever needs attention, be sure to use a
Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service provider recommended
by our Customer Care Center, or select one from our list
of providers available at subzero.com/locator. All Factory
Certified Service providers are carefully selected and thor-
oughly trained by us.
Important Note
To ensure this product is installed and operated as safely
and eciently as possible, take note of the following types
of highlighted information throughout this guide:
IMPORTANT NOTE highlights information that is especially
important.
CAUTION
Indicates a situation where minor injury or product
damage may occur if instructions are not followed.
WARNING
States a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if precautions are not followed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in
parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specified.
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Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
WARNING
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
WARNING
Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING
Do not expose this appliance to rain.
WARNING
This appliance is only intended for residential
use.
WARNING
• This appliance contains flammable refrig-
erant and must be handled, installed, ser-
viced, and decommissioned by authorized
personnel. Once decommissioned, consult
local authorities for disposal instructions.
• To minimize the risk of ignition due to
improper installation, replacement parts,
or service procedures, only refrigeration
technicians with flammable refrigerant
training who are aware of the dangers of
dealing with high voltage electricity and
refrigerant under pressure are allowed to
work on this equipment.
• Do not damage the refrigeration circuit
when installing, maintaining, or servicing
the unit.
• This symbol indicates risk of fire/
flammable materials.
CAUTION
Incorporated ice makers must be installed by
the manufacturer or its service agent.
WARNING
Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.

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Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
WARNING
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you
throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
• Take o the doors.
• Leave the shelves and drawer dividers in
place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Cancer and Reproductive Harm—
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
This appliance is intended to be used in house-
hold and similar applications such as:
• sta kitchen areas in shops, oces, and other
working environments
• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels,
and other residential type environments
• bed and breakfast type environments
• catering and similar non-retail applications

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Designer Series Features
FEATURES
1Product Rating Plate
2Touch Control Panel
3Freshness Cards
4Adjustable Door Shelves
5Flip-Up Dairy Compartment
6Refrigerator Shelves
7Refrigerator Storage Drawers
8Freezer Shelves
9Freezer Storage Drawers
10 Removable Ice Bin
11 Air Purification System
12 Water Filtration System
13 Automatic Ice Maker (ice maker models)
14 Internal Water Dispenser (dispenser models)
15 Condenser (behind grille)
Designer Series Features
Column all refrigerator
11
3
14
7
2
1
5
4
15
12
6
Column all freezer
10
13
9
2
1
4
15
12
8

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Designer Series Features
Tall all freezer
2
1
4
15
12
8
13 10
9
Tall combination
11
3
14
2
1
5
4
15
12
6
13 10
7
9
Drawer all refrigerator
1
15
7
2
Drawer combination
1
15
7
9
2
10
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Touch Control Panel
For initial start-up, touch and hold on the control panel
for 2 seconds.
The recommended temperatures are preset at 0°F (-18°C)
for a freezer and 38°F (3°C) for a refrigerator. The tem-
peratures are adjustable in one-degree increments. The
combination model has two temperature zones.
To adjust temperature:
1 Touch the temperature to be adjusted.
2 Touch + or – until the desired temperature is displayed.
Refer to the illustration below.
To adjust additional settings, touch on the control
panel. Refer to the illustration below.
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Dual-zone home screen
SETTINGS
Adjust refrigerator drawer temperature and humidity
Turn ice maker and max ice on or o
Turn air purifier on or o
Adjust soft on lighting and accent lighting (if applicable)
Turn night mode on or o
Turn the dispenser on or o
Turn door alarm on or o and adjust duration
Adjust door alarm volume and tone
Turn water filter reminder on or o
Turn connect on or o (if applicable)
Turn the unit on or o
Turn Sabbath on or o
Adjust temperature units
Select language
System information
View troubleshooting and service information
Touch Controls
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Single-zone home screen

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Touch Controls
Connect This Appliance
Connect this appliance to remotely monitor and control it.
Connecting requires a wireless router, an Internet connec-
tion with a network name and password, and a compatible
mobile device. There is no limit to the number of appli-
ances you can connect to an account. Connect products
from multiple homes to the same account. Connecting
appliances is optional.
Connect today to:
• Receive alerts, status updates, and routine maintenance
notifications.
• Streamline everyday tasks with the help of remote con-
trols and voice commands.
• Quickly access user manuals and cleaning and mainte-
nance tips.
To connect:
1 Download the free Sub-Zero Group Owner’s App from
the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2 With Bluetooth®enabled on the device, stand within a
few feet of the appliance, open the app, and follow the
on-screen instructions.
3 Log in or create an account.
4 Tap Add An Appliance or tap + in upper right of the
screen to add appliances. To identify which appliance
to pair, open the appliance door.
5 Tap + next to the appliance to select it. If identical
appliances appear, follow the additional step on the
screen to identify which appliance to pair.
6 Tap Pair Via Bluetooth®. Wait for setup to complete,
then tap Set Up Your Appliance For Pairing.
7 Tap Choose a Network on the Connect Your Appliance
to Wi-Fi screen.
8 Select the home Wi-Fi network and enter the network
password.
9 Tap Turn on Notifications to allow notifications about
the appliance (for example, door left ajar).
10 Tap Done on the Success screen to complete the setup.

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Storage
Refrigerator Storage
ADJUSTABLE DOOR SHELVES
To reposition a door shelf or dairy compartment:
1 To remove, lift the shelf from the bottom and slide out.
Refer to the illustration below.
2 To install, place in the desired position and slide the
shelf down onto the guides.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the door opening is limited to 90°,
door shelves may need to be removed before removing a
storage drawer or glass shelf.
FLIP-UP DAIRY COMPARTMENT
The bottom of the dairy compartment rotates upward
to accommodate taller items below. For models without
vertical dividers in the compartment, the entire bottom
rotates upward. For models with a vertical divider, one
section rotates upward. Refer to the illustration below.
Door shelf removal Flip up dairy compartment
Dual Refrigeration®
This Sub-Zero features a unique Dual Refrigeration®
system to keep food fresher longer.
With the Sub-Zero Dual Refrigeration®system, individual
refrigerator and freezer systems have been designed to
maintain accurate, consistent temperatures and proper
humidity levels for longer food life expectancy. Dual
Refrigeration®eliminates transfer of fresh food odors to
frozen food and ice and does not freeze the moisture out
of the air in the fresh food section.