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Planning
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Table of Contents

Only The Best
Do...Sub-Zero

Each Sub-Zero is protected
with a full two-year (parts and
labor) warranty on the entire

When only the best will do for

product from the date of
installation. The unmatched

Full-Size Models

4-7

you, look to the best. Look to

Sub-Zero protection also

Undercounter Models

8-9

Sub-Zero, the industry leader

includes a full five-year (parts

in built-in home refrigeration.

and labor) warranty and

Our 20 models vary in size

limited six-through-twellth-

from 18" to 48" in width, and

year (parts) warranty on the

offer storage space from 4.6
cubic feet to 30.

sealed system (compressors,
condenser, evaporator, drier

We offer the finest warranty

and all connecting tubing).

in the business in our 12-year
Sub-Zero Protection Plan. And

Warranty does not include
installation. See complete

if service is necessary, there
is a network of thousands of

warranty for non-residential
use and other exceptions.
Sub-Zero features and

fectory-trained technicians
across the United States and
Canada.

IMPORTANT

NOTE:

As you follow these instructions, you will notice warning
and caution symbols. This
blocked information is important for the safe and efficient
installation of this Sub-Zero.
There are two types of
potential hazards that may
occur during this installation.

options are listed on page 7.
This Planning and Installation
Guide is intended to offer you
a profile of our units, and

states a hazard may

what it takes to plan for and

cause serious injury or

install a Sub-Zero. If you
would like our colorful Full

death if precautions
are not followed.

Line sales brochure, or if you
have installation questions
that are not answered in this
Guide, please give us a call

signals a situation where

at (800) 222-7820.
We would also like to hear

minor injury or product

from you if you have any
comments on how we can
make this Guide a better tool
for you. Direct your comments
to the Marketing Services
Manager, Sub-Zero Freezer

damage may occur if you
do not follow instructions.

Another footnote we would
like to identify is:
IMPORTANT
NOTE:

Company, P.O. Box 44130,

This highlights information
that is especially relevant to

Madison, WI 53744-4130.

a problem-free installation.

Planning Information

10-11

Integrating Cabinetry

12-13

Installation Instructions

13-15

Panel Installation

16-19

Installation Check Ust

Full-Size

Models

Sub-Zero offers the most

Refrigerator/Freezer

complete line of built-in

Model 511

refrigeration options for your
design alternatives. Our 10
full-size models enable you to

Dimensions
Overall Size:

meet your specific needs and

H 84" W 30" D 24"

preferences.

Minimum Height Required:

All Freezer

82%"

Model 501F

Door Swing Clearance: 301/8 "
Door Panels:

Dimensions

All Refrigerator

H 481/16" x W 281/8"

Overall Size:

H 183/8"

Minimum Height Required:

Energy Usage

Dimensions

723/4 "

709 kwh/$61/Annually*

Overall Size:

Door Swing Clearance: 361/16"

H 73"W 36" D24"

Door Panel:

Minimum Height Required:

•H581s/16" x W 341/8 "

723/4"

Energy Usage

3 Adjustable Glass Shelves

Door Swing Clearance: 361/lS"
Door Panel:

876 kwh/$76/Annually*

1 Stationary Glass Shelf

H 5815/16" x W 341/8"

Storage Information

Storage Information
Refrigerator:
12.7 cu.ft, of Storage

2 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket

Freezer:
Energy Usage

19.2 cu.ft, of Storage

668 kwh/$58/Annually*

3 Adjustable Wire Shelves

Storage Information

1 Stationary Glass Shelf

Refrigerator:

X W

281/8"

H 73" W 36" D 24"

Model 501R

2 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 Egg Trays

3 Drawers

20 cu.ft, of Storage

5 Adjustable Door Shelves

4 Adjustable Glass Shelves

Ice Maker with Storage Drawer

1 Stationary Glass Shelf

Crated Weight

4 Crispers

378 pounds

Freezer:
5.2 cu.ft, of Storage
Two Tier Pullout Drawer
Ice Maker

1 Adjustable Utility Basket

Crated Weight

3 Adjustable Door Shelves

430 pounds

1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 Egg Trays
Crated Weight
391 pounds

Model

501F

Model 511

Due to our continuous
improvement program, models
and specifications
Model

501R

are subject

to change without notice.

* Annual energy costs are
based on 8.67 cents per
kilowatt hour.

Refrigerator/Freezer

Model 550

Model 542

Model

Refrigerator/Freezer

550SS

Dimensions
Overall Size:

Model 561

Dimensions

H 84" W 42" D 24"

Overall Size:

Dimensions

H 84" W 36" D 24"

Minimum Height Required:
Overall

Minimum Height Required:

H 84"

Size:
W 36"

827/8"

D 24"

Door Swing Clearance:

827/8"

Door Swing Clearance: 361/16''

Minimum

Height

Required:

827/8 ''

Door Panels:
H 481/16" x W 341/8",
H 183/8" x W 341/8 "
Energy Usage
789 kwh/$68/Annually*
Storage Information

H 6711/16" X W 155/8"

Door Swing

Clearance:

203/4"

H 6711/16" x W 24"

Door Panels:
H 6711/16" x W 145/8':

Energy Usage

H 6711/16 '. x W 191/8"

858 kwh/$74/Annually*

Energy Usage

Storage Information

811 kwh/$70/Annually*

Refrigerator:
16 cu.ft, of Storage

Refrigerator:
15.7 cu.ft, of Storage
3 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
2 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
2 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy

Storage Information
Refrigerator:
12.5 cu.ft, of Storage
4 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
2 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
3 Adjustable Door Shelves

Compartment

1 Adjustable Dairy

2 Egg Trays

Compartment

Freezer:

1 Egg Tray .

6.4 cu.ft, of Storage
Two Tier Pull-out Drawer

Freezer:
8.9 cu.ft, of Storage

Ice Maker

2 Adjustable Wire Shelves
Crated Weight
Model 550:482

1 Stationary Metal Shelf
pounds

Model 550SS: 515 pounds

4 Drawers

4 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf
2 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket
3 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy
Compartment
2 Egg Trays
Freezer:
9.2 cu.ft, of Storage
3 Adjustable Wire Shelves
1 Stationary Metal Shelf
4 Drawers
5 Adjustable Door Shelves
Ice Maker with Storage Drawer

5 Adjustable Door Shelves

Crated Weight

Ice Maker with Storage Drawer

541 pounds

Crated Weight
500 pounds

\
Model 550

259/16"

Door Panels:

p
Model 550SS

Model

561

542

Full-Size

Models

Crated Weight
Model 532:582

pounds

Model 532SS: 630 pounds

Storage information
Refrigerator:
18.2 cu.ft, of Storage
4 Adjustable Glass Shelves
1 Stationary Glass Shelf

Refrigerator/Freezer

4 Crispers
1 Adjustable Utility Basket

Model 532
Model 532SS

3 Adjustable Door Shelves
1 Adjustable Dairy

Dimensions

Compartment

Overall Size:

2 Egg Trays

H 84" W 48" D 24"

Freezer:

Minimum Height Required:

Model

11.2 cu.ft, of Storage

532

827/8"

3 Adjustable Wire Shelves

Door Swing Clearance: 291/4"
Door Panels:

2 Removable Plastic Shelves
3 Drawers

H 6711/16" X W 1716/16",

5 Adjustable Door Shelves

H 6711/16" X W 2711/16"

Model 532SS

Ice Maker with Storage Bin

Energy Usage

Crated Weight

929 kwh/$81/Annually*

610 pounds

Storage Information
Refrigerator:

Refrigerator/Freezer

18.8 cu.ft, of Storage

with Ice and Water Dispenser

4 Adjustable Glass Shelves

Model 590

1 Stationary Glass Shelf
4 Crispers

Dimensions

1 Adjustable Utility Basket

Overall

3 Adjustable Door Shelves

H 84"

1 Adjustable Dairy

Minimum

Compartment

4 Drawrers

Height

Door Swing

Required:

Clearance:

291/4"

Door Panels:

:1.l.2 cu.ft, of Storage

1 Stationary Metal Shelf

D 24"

827/8"

2 Egg Trays
Freezer:

2 Adjustable Wire Shelves

Size:
W 48"

H 6711/16" x W 151/8"
o_.

H 6711/16" X W 209/16 "

ModelS_

Grille Panel:
H 93/16" X W 463/16"

5 Adjustable Door Shelves
Ice Maker with Storage Drawer

Energy Usage
1111 kwh/$96/Annually*

* Annual energy costs are
based on 8.67 cents per
kilowatt hour.

Features

• Door Handles. All units
have our low-profile door
handles as a standard
feature. A D-style handle is
an option on Models 501R,

Features

and

Options
Sub-Zero's integrated design,
beauty and quality is evident
in all of these features-that

extended full-length handle is

freezer offers an automatic

• Door Swing. You can

ice maker providing crescent-

choose left or right door swing

shaped ice.

on our single door units as
well as our over-and-under

also offered as an option on
all models. Refer to Figure A,
Page IOA for panel sizing
information. With the Models
550SS and 532SS, the

ten 500 Series full-size units.

inch in diameter stainless

• Built-in Design. All

steel.

Sub-Zeros are only 24" deep.

• Grilles. Sub-Zero's 11"

They accept decorative door

Iouvered grille is standard

and side panels (50 lb. weight
limit per door panel), to match

on all models with the exception of the Model 590. An

virtually any cabinetry. The

optional easy-access (EA)

perimeter thickness cannot

panel grille that accepts

exceed 1/4':See pages 12 and
13 for details.

decorative panel inserts is
also available. In either

• Colored Panels. Optional

instance, you can order them

steel door and side panels

in one inch increments from

are available from our factory

10" to 15': Model 590 has

in three colors: almond,
stainless steel and white.

the EA panel grille standard.
The Models 550SS and

(Model 590 offers your
choice of seven complemen-

532SS have an attractive,

tary colored glasswells and

grille to complement the

ten optional color handle

overall professional look of
the units.

handle inset trim panel is
pin-striped pewter gray.) The
Models 550SS and 532SS
come with stainJess steel
panels.

moves easily on our roller
track system.
• Ice Maker. Each Sub-Zero

standard handles are one-

glasswell is pewter gray and

its own humidity control and

501F, 511 and 550. An

are standard on Sub-Zero's

inset trim panels at no cost.
The standard colored

• Crispers. Each crisper has

heavy-duty stainless steel

• Toe Plate. Adjustable,
solid toe plate meets the
standards of the American
Institute of Architects. Inset
area a 4" high by 3"deep. All

• Satin Trim. Door s_'_ws

units have a paintable black
toe plate except for the
Models 550SS and 532SS

are hidden on these units so

feature a stainless steel toe

you have a clean look.

plate.
• Adjustable

• Utility Basket. Smaller
items are stored in the

models. This option must be

utility basket.

ordered when requesting the
unit. You cannot reversethe

• Dairy i Egg Modules.

door in the field.

Two dairy compartments

• Magnetic Door Gasket.

have full magnetic seals to

Our positive sealing gasket

maintain freshness. A port-

ensures a tight closing door.
• Roller Base, Patented

refrigerator's adjustable

able egg tray offers handy
storage and is removable.
• Diffused

Ughting.

roller base assembly allows
for easy installation.

Sub-Zero's overhead lighting

• Door Stop Kit. For

floods both the refrigerator

installations where the door

and freezer compartments

swing must be limited to 90

with even light.

degrees, an optional Door

• Dual Compressors.

Stop Kit is available. Normal

Two compressors in all our

door swing is 130 degrees

combination refrigerator/

with the exception of the 511

freezer units deliver precise,

and 550(SS). The normal

and independent temperature
in the section it controls.
• Automatic Defrost.

door swing on these models
is 120 degrees.

Sub-Z ero refrigerator and
freezer units have an automatic defrost system.
• Front Venting. All
Sub-Zero units are front
vented so you can plan for
a truly built-in refrigerator.

Shelves.

Cantilever glass shelves in
the refrigerator, wire shelves
in the freezer and all of the
door shelves are adjustable.

Undercounter
Models
Refrigerator/Freezer
Model 249R
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 3313/16"W 237/8" D 24"

Refrigerator/Freezer
with Auto Defrost

Door Swing Clearance: 253/s"
Door Panel:

Model 245

H 30" x W 235/8 -

gerators, freezers, combination units and ice maker all

Dimensions

Energy Usage

Overall Size:

368 kwh/$32/Annually*

accept decorative door

H 34" W 237/8" D 24"

panels (maximum 20 pound

Door Swing Clearance: 2513/16"

limit) to fit any decor and can
be built in to fit flush with vir-

Door Panel:

Sub-Zero undercounter refri-

H 281/8" x W 231/2 "

tually any base cabinet style.

Storage Information
Refrigerator:
4.4 cu.ft, of Storage
2 Removable Shelves

Energy Usage

1 Stationary Shelf

are all backed by the best
warranty in the business, the

463 kwh/$40/Annually*

3 Door Shelves

12-year Sub-Zero Protection

Storage Information

Plan. See page 3 for details.
All undercounter models

Refrigerator:
3 cu.ft, of Storage

1 Shelf

are self-venting, feature

2 Stationary Shelves

Manual Defrost

foamed insulation, have

1 Door Shelf

durable, easy-to-clean ABS
interior surfaces and offer

Freezer:

Crated Weight

1.9 cu.ft, of Storage
1 Shelf

120 pounds

Equally important, they

interchangeable

door swings.

Manual Defrost

(Kit required, except for

1 Door Shelf

Model 245.)
These models can be

Ice Maker with Container

built-in or installed as free

Crated Weight

standing.

139 pounds

* Annual energy costs are

.7 cu.ft, of Storage

Model

based on 8.67 cents per
kilowatt hour.

Model 245

Freezer:

249R

All Freezer
with Auto Defrost

Model 249FF
Dimensions
Overall Size:
H 3313/1s" W 237/8" D 24"

All Refrigerator
with

Auto

Door Swing Clearance: 253/8"
Door Panel:

Defrost

Model 249RP

H 30" x W 235/8"

Dimensions

Energy Usage

Overall Size:

504 kwh/$44/Annually*

Model 506

H 3313/zs" W 237/8" D 24"
Door Swing Clearance:

Ice Maker

Storage Information
253/8"

Freezer:

Dimensions

4.6 cu.ft, of Storage

Overall Size:

2 Removable Shelves

Energy Usage

1 Stationary Shelf

Door Swing Clearance:

429 kwh/$37/Annually*

Ice Maker Optional

113/4,,

Storage information

Crated Weight

Refrigerator:

135 pounds

Door Panel:
H 30" x W 235/e "

3413/32 " W 177/8"

D 237/8"

Door Panels:

4.9 cu.ft, of Storage
2 Removable Shelves

H 133/18" x W 17",
H 1115/15"x W 17"
Storage Information
35 Ibs. of Ice

1 Stationary Shelf
3 Door Shelves

3/4" Clear Ice Cubes
Hopper Door

Crated Weight

Drain or optional pump is

117 pounds

necessary.

Crated Weight
Model

Model

249FF

110 pounds

249RP

Model 506

Planning
Information

MODEL

Area

Requirements

Finished
Rough Opening
Dimensions

Minimum Door
Clearance
Required at 90 °

Recommended
Electrical
Outlet Location

Water
Supply
Location

723/4"

30z/8"

827/8"

751/2"

361/16"

827/8"

751/2"

203/4"

827/8

751/2"

259/16"

827/8"

751/2"

501R

351/2"

723/4"

361/±s"

501F

351/2"

723/4"

361/18"

511

29z/2"

833/4"

_0(._)

35±/2"

833/4"

561

351/2"

833/4"

411/2"

833/4"

Before moving ahead with

Minimum Height
Required
(with levelers in)

any planning you should be

53=(S5)

471/2"

833/4"

291/4"

82V8"

751/2 "

aware of the basic requirements for the installation of

590

471/2"

833/4"

291/4"

827/8"

751/2"

245

24"

341/2"

341/4

12"

a built-in Sub-Zero. The

249R

24"

341/2"

253/8"

341/4

101/2"

81/2"

drawings in Figures 1 and 2

249RP

24"

341/2"

253/8"

341/4

101/2"

81/2"

illustrate the finished rough

249FF

24"

34!/2"

253/8"

341/4

101/2"

21/2"

18"

in dimensions, electrical

506

18"

341/2"

113/4"

341/4

21/2"

11"

and plumbing locations and
minimum door clearance for

IMPORTANT

all units.

2513/16"

NOTE: When using frameless cabinets,you must add space to the finished rough

openingto allow for side mainframeoverlapto ensurecabinet and Sub-Zerodoorsopen properly.This
space will fluctuate dependingon the installationandoverallvisual appearanceyou are tryingto achieve.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When installing cabinetswith six inch bases, add two inches to the minimum
height detailed above, if you want to make the base of the Sub-Zeroeven with the cabinets.

i LocateElectrical
Locate Electrical
Outlet within Top
Shaded Area

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LocateElectrical

/ OhUa';te_'_rhi:
II

I B LocateWaterSupplyD I

Locate 501F Water Supply
within Bottom
Shaded Area

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within Bottom

ShadedArea
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Models 245, 249R,
249RP, 249FF and 506

-Shut OffValve
/,

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Models

501R

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and 501F

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Models 511, 5S0(SS), 561, 542,
532(SS) and 590

Figure I

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Figure 2

FigureA
2M

These actual size drawings
offer you the opport_.unity_
better understand unique

3 _'

situations you may face in
some of your installations.
The page can easily be

1_" Panel
Standard

1" Panel

Full-Length
Handle

3/4"Panel
½" Panel

Y_"Panel

removed and photocopied or
used for your own tracings.
Figure A shows the
clearance you would have for
raised panels using the
standard f.ull-length handle or
the optional extended fulllength handle illustrated in
the dash line.
Figure B below illustrates a
typical 501 pair installation
where a filler strip is being

Door

used and the doors open at
the standard 130 degrees.

Depending on the configuration and panels, this filler
strip will vary.

Filler
Strip

Allowfor Filler
Door Closed

Lap Behind Flange
Main Frame

Hinge

130 ° door
2" filler

opening
strip

(top

with a
view)

(Optional 90 = Door
Stop Available)

Optional D-Style
Handle on 501 Pair

Door Open @ :130°

FigureB

Nominal Overall
Width of Sub-Zero

23_" to Rear
of Sub-Zero

Main Frame
OH

Door Closed

W'
Hinge

1¥,"
2"

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----.

I
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2_"

2Vi'

2_"

3_"

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Door Open @ 90 °

3½"

90 ° door opening
(top view)

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Figure C

?..

This overall view of a unit,
its door and the relationship
to a counter, a built-inwall
appliance or corner shows
how a filler strip may prevent
damage to raised panels.

Installation
Instructions

_rlUe Size

Panel Size

10 x 30

83/±e" x 283/16"

11 x 30

93/z6" x 283/16"

12 x 30

103/16" x 283/16"

• Panels must be 1/4" thick

13 x 30

113/±e" x 283/ts"

around the _perimeter and
muted to allow for 1/4" edge,

14 x 30

123/ze" x 283/±6"

15 x 30

133/16" x 283/16"

except for Model 245, which
requires 3/8".

Panels

_" Panel

thicker

than ¼"

11 x 36

93/16" x 343/16"

The Sub-Zero 11" Iouvered

12 x 36

103/16" x 343/16"

grille is standard on all units

13 x 36

113/16" x 343/16"

ation. Before bringing the unit
into a house, it should be

with the exception of the

14 x 36

123/18" x 343/16"

uncrated outside. Remove

Model 590. An easy-access

15 x 36

133/16" x 343/16"

the box and wood base and

(EA) panel grille is available

10 x 42

83/16"

as an option for all models

11 x 42

93/16" x 403/16"

discard wood block and

and easily accepts decorative

12 x 42

103/16" x 403/16"

hardware to be used for

13 x 42

113/16" x 403/16"

14 x 42

123/18 " x 403/16"

blocking your unit.
In addition retract front

15 x 42

133/18" x 403/16"

10 x 48

83/16" x 463/16"

11 x 48

93/16" x 463/16 "

12 x 48

103/16.'x 463/16"

13 x 48

113/16" x 463/16"

14 x 48

123/16" x 463/16 "

To reduce the possibility

15 x 48

133/16" x 463/16"

of the unit tipping forward,

Panels

this 11" EA panel grille as a
standard feature. The Models
550SS and 532SS come
standard with an 11" heavy
duty stainless steel grille. A
15" heavy duty grille is also
available for these two
models.

Figure6

As with the standard grille,

• Thicker raised panels may

the EA panel grille can be
ordered in one inch incre-

require special consideration

ments from 10" to 15".

with door swings and clearance. See center pages IOA
and lOB.
• You may consider using an
optional extended handle.
See Figure A, Page IOA.
• Panels must not exceed 50
pounds for each door panel
on the full-size units and 20
pounds on the undercounter
units.

The installatton of a Sub-Zero

83/16" x 343/16"

panels. The Model 590 has
Panels

Unit

10 x :36

Grille

¼" thick or less

Moving

The following sizes should
be used when ordering decorative inserts for the EA panel

X 403/t6"

Any other custom grille
must meet required airflow
requirements and you should
contact Sub-Zero before
installing one.

grille. There is a 15 pound
weight limit on these inserts.

Side

Panels

is an easy task if you have
done the necessary prepar-

discard this material. Do not

leveler legs to ensure easier
movement of the unit for
installation.

R_kVlVl-'l_|_ll_e
']

you must reposition the
front levelers to make
contact with the floor. You
will have to extend these
legs when the unit is
finally positioned.
You should remove the
grille for easier transpor-

If side panels are to be used

tation through doorways
and later access to the

refer to pages 17 and 18, the

power cord.

side panel installation section
of the guide, for specifics
regarding sizing.

Installation
Instructions

Models
561,

511,

542

550,

To block the unit, using the
wood block and hardware

and 532

Remove center grille

Blocking

screw

and cut the red nylon shipping strap.
NOTE:
removed

must be

Model

To help prevent the unit

590

before grille is tilted

or damage can occur.
Tilt the grille forward and
release

studs against the wall where

IMPORTANT

This-screw

the spring(s)

behind grille.

from

See Figure 7.

from _jpping forward and
To remove Model 590 grille

provide a stable installa-

assembly, the inner grille

tion, the unit must be

panels assembly must first

secured in place with a

be removed. Uft up (1), then

solid soffit or wood block.

then pull top section down
and out of the top key slot (3)
as in Figure 9. Next, remove
the five mounting screws that
hold the outer grille panel
assembly to the top compartment. See Figure 10.

Gri!le

along the top of the Sub-Zero
between the unit and the

1/4 inch. See Figure 12.
• Position the wood block

between the unit and the

over the unit and secure it

soffit of one inch or less, as

using the screws and "L"

illustrated in Figure 11, you
do not need to block the unit.

brackets provided. Make sure
screws extend a minimum of

If this is not the case, you
must block the unit.

T/8of an inch into each of the
two wall studs. The wood
block must extend a minimum
of three inches over the unit.

Figure 7

See Figure 12.
• Using the front and rear
levelers, the unit must be

501R

and 501F

raised until it contacts the
wood block. See Figure 15.

To remove the 501 grille,
remove two (black) screws
located in the lowest louver
in the grille. Tilt the bottom
of thegrille

clear the unit. The space

above the unit with clearance

Inner Grille

Models

• Locate the Proper height to

must not be greater than
If there is a solid soffit

Screw

the ref;igerator is to be
located.

bottom of the wood block

pull out at the bottom (2),
Shipping Strap

provided, follow these steps:
• Locate and mark two wall

out and away, it

To reduce the possibility
Figure 9

will release from the top of

of cabinet tipping forward,
front levelers must be in

the grille. There is no grille

contact with floor. See

spring on the 501 units.

Figure 15.

See Figure 8.

Figure11

Figure 10

Figure 8

Figure 12

Installing
Leveling
Shut off the power to the
wall outlet.

With the unit positioned
properly you should level the
unit by turning the front leveling legs counterclockwise to
raise or clockwise to lower.

Protect any finished floor-

The rear levelers (rollers) are

For a finished look to the

ing before moving the
unit in place. All full size
Sub-Zero models are

adjusted from the front of the

Sub-Zero install the toe plate

base by turning the s/16"hex
bolt clockwise to raise and

as illustrated in Figure 16.

equipped with rollers, so

counterclockwise

you can easily move the
unit into place.

Solenoid

cabinet. See Figure 15.

Valve

upright for a minimum of
24 hours before connecting power.

However, before completing
this step check to ensure
the drain pan is positioned
properly.

If for any reason, the
unit has been laid on its
back or side, you must
allow the unit to stand

to lower the

To reduce the possibility

of the cabinet tipping
forward, the front levelers

Electrical

Garden Hose

Connection

Fitting
¼" Compression
Nut

must be in contact with
the floor.

Figure 13

In all cases the toe plate
must be removable for
servicing so any floodng
or molding must allow for
this removal. Refer to the
label mounted on the

Tum on water supply, check
Plug the unit into 15 amp
grounded outlet and roll

kickplate support for

all fittings for leaks and make
certain the electrical harness

height clearance.

is attached to the solenoid

the unit into desired posi-

valve. IMPORTANT

tion. Now you have to
connect the ice maker
water line.

The ice maker will not imme-

NOTE:

diately fill with water when
supplied to the valve. Allow
24 hours for proper ice

Cut the red nylon shipping

Front
Leveler

production.

strap holding the garden hose

Figure 15

fitting, compression nut and
sleeve to the toe plate
bracket. Connect the 1/4.
compression nut and sleeve
Figure 16-

on the copper tu_oingto the
hose fitting before attaching
the fitting to the solenoid
valve. Purge the water line
before the final hookup to the
valve. See Figure 13 and for
Model 590 see Figure 14.
Figure 14

Panel Installation

Models
511,

501R,

550,

561,

501F,
542,

Model

and 532

first removing the trim mold-

Slide the appropriate panel
into the frame as illustrated

ing as shown in Figure 17.

in Figure 18.

Remove the door handle by

The molding easily comes off

With the panel in position,

590

Remove the trim molding
in an identical manner as
illustrated in Figure 17.
Once the molding is
removed you can easily
remove the door screws on

by using a piece of tape to

replace handle, screws and

All Sub-Zero full-size 500

pull it away from the handle.

trim molding. The molding is

both the refrigerator and

Series units easily
accommodate front, grille

This removal will expose the

replaced by bowing the piece

freezer doors by using a

handle screws.

gently in the middle and
inserting the top and bottom

standard Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the handle trim

edges into the handle
channel first and then release

the door(s) as shown in Figure

the middle.

19, Complementary colored

and side panels as tong as

With a standard Phillips

you follow the points listed

screwdriver, remove door

earlier in the Integrating
Cabinetry section of this

handle on freezer and refrigerator door. The Models 511

guide. (The Models 550SS
and 532SS come standard

and 550 freezer door handle

handle trim panels and glass-

is on the top of the door and

wells are available through

with stainless steel panels
and one inch diameter

removed in the same manner.

your product distributor.
Next, remove the ice and

panels by sliding them out of

stainless steel handles, so

water glasswell by removing

panel and handle installation

the mounting screw. Then

is not necessary.) Installation

slide the glasswell up and pull

is easy following these

out as shown in Figure 19.

steps.

Front

Panel

Installation

If a metal or other thin material is used, a filler must be
inserted behind your panel to
ensure a proper fit. All frames
are designed to accept up to
1/4" material. Thicker pieces
must be routed to the 1/4"

Figure18

perimeter dimension. There
is a 50 lb. weight limit for
each door panel.

Figure 17

Figure19

Side

%" thiek ekle iNnunmlflti;e,d
up to caMne, l trim (top viow)

Panels

Back of Sub-Zero Unit

If side panels are being

bottom trim fillers held on by

utilized, check with your
installer for installation

the mounting screws. See

suggestions or consider

Figure 20.
In similar fashion remove

these options.

the screws holding the vertical trim strip. See Figure 20.

alternatives, you must drill

Remove the top and

Install the door panels by
sliding them into the frame
on the door and reverse the
earlier steps to reassemble.

Trim

In any of these installation
three holes equal distance
apart in the vertical section
of the aluminum frame and
install #6 x 3/8" pan head
screws to hold the panels in
place. See Figure 22.
Anchor the back portion
of the side panel with
decorative screws or nails.
Refer to Figures 23-27.
We do not recommend the
use of adhesives.

Us" Thick

Batten

_/_" Side Panel -Material

The dimensions supplied
are for a typical wood side

Side of
Sub-Zero Unit --

panel. If 1/4" panel or less is
used and inserted into the
Frame

return channel on the extrusion then a 241/4 " size is

Pan Head

Screw

necessary. The sheet must
also be notched as shown in
Figure 21.

I
Door

Figure 23

1.o,

Sub-Zero Unit

Pan Head

¼" thick side panel fitted
up to cabinet trim (top view)

Screw
Back of Sub-Zero Unit

Frame

Side of
Sub-Zero Unit

Side Panel

_" Thick Battens/_-

V," Side Panel
Material

Figure 22
Vs" Thick

Back-Up

Trim
Frame

Screws
Pan Head
Screw

Figure 20
D

Figure 24

p 3Figure21

Panel

Installation

EA Grille
Model

Panel

590

Remove the inner grille panel
½" thick side panel fitted
up to cabinet trim (top view)

assembly (refer to Figure 9
on page 14) and remove the

Back of Sub-Zero

top two corner screws and

Unit

pull away the top frame. See
Side

Sub-Zero

1/4"thick side panel fitted
in to cabinet trim (top view)

Unit

Panel

Lay the remaining panel
V_" Side

assembly on a flat surface
and insert the panel insert

Material

Back of Sub-Zero Unit

into position in the grille
frame as shown in Figure 28.

_" Rout
tls" Thick Batten /

Reattach the top frame and
Frame
V4" Side Panel -Material

Pan Head
Screw

Side of
Sub-Zero Unit

Hinge Adjustment

Figure 28.

[

If the doors are out of adjustment, the top or bottom hinge
may be adjusted by removing
and discarding the two small
shipping screws. See Figure
29. The top door hinges can

install the inner grille panel

be adjusted left to right and in

assembly back onto the unit.

or out by loosening the three
allen head screws. The

See Figure 9 on page 14.

2_ ¸

bottom door hinge is equipped

with two adjustment allen
head screws. See Figure 30.

Frame
Pan Head
,_::rew

TOp

Figure 26
_

Screv*

Metal side panel fitted
up to cabinet trim (top view)

Figure 25

Figure 28

Figure29

Door

Figure 27

ooo, I Inl

"i°'e
II
Cabinet
Hinge-

Figure 30

lU I
"OJ _

Installation
Check List

[] Is unit leveled properly on
a solid floo_ (Page 15)

For adjustment, use a
1/8" allen wrench to loosen

[] Is blocking necessary?.

screws (Models 511 and

(Page 14)

550(SS) excluded). This
allows the door to move left

17Vl"

to right or in and out.

[] Is drain pan installed

The importance of the
installation of your Sub-Zero

Once the adjustments are

cannot be overemphasized.

made be sure to tighten the

The proper Installation

allen screws tightly.
IMPORTANT
NOTE:

your unit is the responsi-

Normal door swing is 130

degrees, except for Models
511 and 550(SS). Normal
door swing on these models

bility of the selling dealer
or installer. The following
check list should be completed by the installer

Figure 31

is 120 degrees. An optional

insure no part of the installation has been overlooked.

90 degree door stop is
available.

Any question or problems

Anchoring

selling dealer.

pertaining to the installation
should be directed to the

Product

properl_

[] Is toe plate installed?
(Page 15)

[] Is grille screw back in
position? (Page 14)

[] Are panels installed
correctly? (Pages 16-18)

[] Are doors adjusted?
(Pages 18 and 19)

[] Does the customer
understand the unit's
operation?

It is recommended after
going through the installation

[] Is the icemaker switch

procedure that you anchor

turned on? (Models 561,

the unit to the opening. See

I-I Is unit operating? If not, is

Figures 31 and 32. Your

unit plugged in? Is refrigerator/freezer control on?

Sub-Zero product distributor
has an anchoring kit (part

542, 532(SS) and 590).
Give the customer the
warranty packet.

[] Is packing material

#4-20-090-0) for your use.

removed? (Page 13)
[] Is water supply line
Do not drill through model
and serial number tag.

connected to compression

Product Information

fitting? (Page 15)

Service m

Figure 32

and

1-800-222-7820

r_
Disconnect power to unit
before checking wiring
connections.

IIIII

Think

Safety!

If you are storing or disposing
of your old refrigerator, please
do it safely.
Child entrapment accidents
can be tragic.

_®

Sub-Zero

Freezer

Company,

Inc,

Post Office Box 44130
Madison, Wisconsin 53744-4130
(800) 222-7820

500PIG

12/96

Printed in the U.S.A.

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