Sub-Zero 315W Instructions for use

Planning Information
Wine Storage Model 315W
Single-Zone Undercounter
1
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified.
10/06
Model 315W/S
Classic
Stainless Steel
Model 315W/O
Overlay
Agreat addition to Sub-Zero's complete line of
residential refrigeration is our Wine Storage equipment.
But it is more than just wine storage in the conven-
tional sense. It is wine storage as only Sub-Zero could
make it. The ultimate in beauty, engineering, attention
to detail and smart thinking.
Model 315W, a single-zone undercounter Wine Storage
unit, comes only with a full-view glass door and can be
ordered as an overlayor classic stainless steel unit.
The Sub-Zero Model 315W single-
zone Wine Storage unit is available in
your choice of the overlay or classic
stainless steel design application. It
comes only with a full-view glass door
and can be used in high altitude
installations at or above 5'000 (1524)
in elevation.
Stationary shelf
Roller-assembly
shelves
Discreet lighting
Full-view glass
door
Serial and model
number plate
Temperature
control
Front venting with
removable kickplate
UV-resistant glass
"
"

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Wine Storage Model 315W
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Dimensions may vary by ±1/8"(3).
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
FEATURES
Single-zone undercounter Wine Storage unit
with 26 (750 ml) bottle capacity
Overlay and classic stainless steel design
options
Sturdy, rustproof wire shelves accommodate
standard 750 ml bottles, half-bottles, as well
as magnums
Roller-glide shelves faced with natural cherry
wood have a three-quarter extension for
easy access
Full-view glass door standard with UV-
resistant glass protection
Unit comes standard with high altitude glass
door
Discreet low voltage interior lighting
UL approved for US and Canada
Two, five and twelve year residential
warranty—exclusions apply; warranty
information can be found on our website,
subzero.com
151/8"
(384)
341/16"
(865)
301/16"
(764)
4" (102)
335/8"
(854)
2
1/8"(54)
19"
(483)
165/8"
(422)
151/8"
(384)
120˚
180˚
19" (483)
SIDE VIEW TOP VIEWFRONT VIEW
S
90˚
DOOR OPENING
141/4"
(362)
1/2"(13) ±height adjustment in leveling legs.

Planning Information
Wine Storage Model 315W
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified. 3
MODEL OPTIONS
Overlay Design 315 W/O
Classic Stainless Steel 315 W/S
ACCESSORIES
Tubular handles in classic,
platinum and carbon stainless
steel
Polished chrome handle for
overlaydesign
Filler strip for 18" (457) openings
Accessories are available through your
Sub-Zero dealer. To obtain local dealer
information, visit the Locator section of
our website, subzero.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model 315W Single-Zone Wine Storage Unit
Overall Width 151/8"(384)
Overall Height 341/16"(865)
Overall Depth 24" (610)
Wine Storage Capacity 26 Bottles (750 ml)
Minimum Height Required 341/16"(865)
Door Swing Clearance 16 5/8"(422)
Electrical Requirements 115 V AC, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit
Shipping Weight
Overlay – 114 lbs (52 kg)
Stainless Steel – 118 lbs (54 kg)
Special Note Unit comes standard with
high altitude glass door
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Wine Storage Model 315W
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INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Finished Rough Opening Width 151/4"(387)
Finished Rough Opening Height 341/2"(876)
Finished Rough Opening Depth 24" (610)
Location of Electrical Anywhere on back wall
See Installation Instructions shipped with unit for detailed specifications.
341/2"(876)
ROUGH
OPENING
HEIGHT
341/16"(865)
MINIMUM
(LEVELERS IN)
151/4"(387)
ROUGH
OPENING
WIDTH
N
LOCATE
ELECTRICAL
ANYWHERE ON
BACK WALL
E
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
24"
(610)
ROUGH
OPENING
DEPTH
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimetersunless otherwise specified.

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Wine Storage Model 315W
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified. 5
INSTALLATION NOTES
Refer to the illustrations and specifications
for overall dimensions, finished rough opening
dimensions and installation specifics.
The Wine Storage unit must be installed to
open a minimum of 90˚ or you will have
problems pulling the shelves out.
For corner installations, you need allow for a
minimum 3" (76) filler so the door can open to
90˚. If you are using some larger handle
hardware, you will also need to take that into
account.
If you are installing a wine unit next to an
existing Sub-Zero unit, you may have to allow
for a filler strip. Also, if there is 2" (51) or less in
between units, an optional heater kit will need
to be installed to prevent moisture from forming
in between units. The optional heater kit is avail-
able from your Sub-Zero dealer. To obtain local
dealer information, visit the Locator section of
our website, subzero.com.
The anti-tip bracket must be installed to
prevent the unit from tipping forward.
For the overlay design, you will need to
provide a complete door panel frame for the
glass door,where wine will be seen from the
outside. Refer to pages 6–7 for panel informa-
tion.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Asolid door panel must not
be installed on a glass door unit, as this may
cause moisture to form behind the panel.
For overlay panel applications, you must
supply your own handle hardware. It is recom-
mended you use our optional handles and use
the pre-drilled holes supplied to locate the
handles within the frame of our unit. Refer to
page 8 for specifics about installing handle
hardware.
Sub-Zero has provided a natural cherry wood
facing to each of the wine shelves. You can
choose to replace these strips with wood more
complementary to your design and surrounding
cabinetry. Refer to the full-scale illustration on
page 10 for dimensions on the wood facing.
A115 V AC, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit breaker
and electrical supply are required. A separate
circuit servicing only this appliance is required.
All Sub-Zero Wine Storage units are
equipped with a power supply cord with a
3-prong grounding plug which must be plugged
into a mating 3-prong grounding type wall
receptacle. For Model 315W, locate electrical
anywhere on the back wall.
You must follow all National Electrical Code
regulations. In addition, be aware of local codes
and ordinances when installing your service.
Refer to the Wine Storage Installation Instruc-
tions packed with the appliance, which provides
step-by-step procedures for making sure the
unit is installed properly.

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Wine Storage Model 315W
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified. 6
INTEGRATING CABINETRY
Unless you are installing a stainless steel unit, you will
need to provide a door panel frame, where wine will be
seen from the outside. If you order a stainless steel unit,
the Model 315W will be shipped with the panel and
hardware installed and you will merely install the Sub-Zero.
The door frame of the unit has pre-drilled holes for our
optional handle hardware. Refer to Hardware Considera-
tions on page 8 for specifics about installing handle
hardware on this overlay application.
OVERLAY PANELS
The overlay panel applied to Model 315W should not be
confused with the Built-In overlay panel application. The
overlaypanel will consist of only a frame and would be
either the 5/8"(16) or 3/4"(19) panel you may be using. It is
affixed directly to the door itself with screws through a
series of pre-drilled holes in the perimeter of the door
itself. You do not need any backer or spacer panel.
The glass door opening of the Model 315W is designed to
be exposed to room air circulation. Decorative overlays on
the glass should be kept to a minimum. Also, rails and
stiles can be increased in size but should not exceed
cabinet manufacturers standard width. They cannot
exceed overall door panel dimensions specified, as they
would interfere with the operation of the door. The back
sides of rails and stiles that will be visible through the
glass door will need to be finished. Also, the inside edges
of the frames must be finished to match the front surface.
Asolid panel must not be
installed on a glass door unit, as
this may cause moisture to form
behind the panel.

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Wine Storage Model 315W
Cabinetry dimensions shown in the
standard full-view glass door application.
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimetersunless otherwise specified. 7
OVERLAY PANELS
The door frame of the unit has pre-drilled holes for our
optional handle hardware. Refer to Hardware Considera-
tions on page 8 for specifics about installing handle
hardware on this overlay application.
When planning to install the Model 315W next to adjoining
cabinetry, you must make provisions to allow the door to
open to a maximum of 145˚ and not hit the door panel.
Togive you a better idea of the exact space the Model
315W needs and how the panel fits in relationship with
the unit, refer to the chart and illustration below.
For additional specifications and installation information
specific to Model 315W, refer to pages 2-5.
OVERLAY PANEL SPECIFICATIONS
Door Panel (W x H) 15" (381) x 301/16"(764)
Width of Rails and Stiles 2 1/4"(57) min
Door Panel Weight Limit 10 lbs (5 kg)
Panel Thickness 5/8"(16) min
IMPORTANT NOTE: Model 315W is
not available with a solid door.
Asolid panel must not be
installed on a glass door unit, as
this may cause moisture to form
behind the panel.
15"
(381)
151/8"(384)
OVERALL
WIDTH
223/8"(568)
341/16"
(865)
OVERALL
HEIGHT
301/16"
(764)
4" (102)
19" (483)
SIDE VIEWFRONT VIEW
TOE
KICK
9
MODEL 315W CABINETRYDIMENSIONS

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Wine Storage Model 315W
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified. 8
HARDWARE CONSIDERATIONS
It is recommended you use our optional handles and use
the pre-drilled holes supplied to locate the handles within
the frame of our unit. The metal frame on the door has
numerous mounting holes on each side to accommodate
Sub-Zero accessory handles. This will allow you to provide
the best possible handle alignment and not take away
from the strength of the stile in this area after the unit is
used a number of times. We recommend using a pull
handle and not a pull knob.
If you elect to place different hardware on these units, we
encourage you to fasten the hardware by passing through
our door and attach the hardware through the Sub-Zero
door's frame.
Optional stainless steel handles are available in a variety of
diameters and lengthsinthe classic, platinum and carbon
stainless steel finishes and polished chrome. Contact
your Sub-Zero dealer for specifics. To obtain local dealer
information, visit the Locator section of our website,
subzero.com.
WOOD FACING – WINE SHELVES
Sub-Zero has provided a natural cherry wood facing to
each of its wine shelves in each model. If, however, you
would liketo replace these strips with wood more comple-
mentary to your design and surrounding cabinetry, you
can.
The Wine Shelf Wood Facing Dimensions illustration, on
page 10, can be used as a full-scale template. You must
follow the layout of this format to accommodate the
shelves properly. To remove the cherry strips, take the
shelves out and merely remove the screws. Reverse the
procedure to affix the new wood.
If you choose to stain or seal the wood facing, be aware
that some of these substances are hazardous and will
damage stored wine.
When planning for hardware,
please refer to the Door Frame
Profile full-scale illustration on
the following page to give you a
better understanding of the
unit's frame and positioning of
the glass for the door. You must
not drill through the glass.

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Wine Storage Model 315W
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified. 9
1" (25)
DOOR FRAME PROFILE
1" (25)
21/4"(57) Rail/ Stile
Glass
C
L
Cabinet Door
Profile
WINE STORAGE DOOR FRAME
FULL-SCALE TEMPLATE
The full-scale illustrations on this page and the following
page enables you to understand some of the unique situa-
tions you may face as you design the Wine Storage units
into homes. These templates can be easily photocopied or
used in your tracings.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Rails and stiles must be a minimum
of 21/4"(57) wide. The back sides of rails and stiles that
will be visible through the glass door will need to be
finished.
The full-scale illustration above is typical
of the Model 424 door frame profile,
details of the other Wine Storage door
frames will vary slightly.

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Wine Storage Model 315W
Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified. 10
1015/16"(278) WIDTH
Maximum Thickness
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
11/2"(38)
5/8"
(16)
7/64"
(3)
5/64"
(2)
23/64"
(9)
9/16"(14)
27/32"
(21)
WINE SHELF WOOD FACING
FULL-SCALE TEMPLATE
Use the full-scale illustration above as a template if you
choose to replace the natural cherry wood facing with
wood more complementary to your design and surround-
ing cabinetry.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Wood facing dimensions will vary for
Model 315W.