SUB-ZERO ICBDEC3050FI 76 CM Designer Column Freezer with Ice Maker User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: SUB-ZERO

Table of Contents

Designer Series Refrigeration
Safety Precautions
Designer Series Features
Touch Controls
Storage
Product Operation
Food Preservation
Care Recommendations
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Documents / Resources

Designer Series Refrigeration
Use and Care Guide

Designer Series Refrigeration

Customer Care
The model and serial number are listed on the product rating plate. Refer to page 6 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.

Important Note
To ensure this product is installed and operated as safely and efficiently 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.

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING This appliance is only intended for residential use.
WARNING Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING This appliance contains flammable refrigerant and must be handled, installed, serviced, and decommissioned by authorized personnel. Once decommissioned, consult local authorities for disposal instructions.
WARNING Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

WARNING
This symbol indicates risk of fire/flammable materials.
WARNING 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.
CAUTION Appliances without a four-star compartment are not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.

CAUTION
To avoid food contamination, respect the following:

Regularly clean surfaces that come into contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Clean ice and water dispensers that have not been used in 48 hours. Dispense and discard ice and water if the ice and water have not been used in more than five days.
Do not allow raw meat and fish to touch other food in the refrigerator. Store in suitable containers.
One-, two-, and three-star compartments are not suitable for freezing fresh food.
Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mold developing within the appliance.

**WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION Incorporated ice makers must be installed by the manufacturer or its service agent.
WARNING Do not expose this appliance to rain.
IMPORTANT NOTE:** Allowing doors or drawers to remain open for an extended period increases the temperature inside the appliance.

**WARNING
DANGER:** Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelves and drawer dividers in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

staff kitchen areas in shops, offices 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

Designer Series Features

FEATURES

Product Rating Plate
Touch Control Panel
Freshness Cards
Adjustable Door Shelves
Flip-Up Dairy Compartment
Refrigerator Shelves
Refrigerator Storage Drawers
Freezer Shelves
Freezer Storage Drawers
Removable Ice Bin
Air Purification System
Water Filtration System
Automatic Ice Maker (ice maker models)
Internal Water Dispenser (dispenser models)
Condenser (behind grille)

Touch Controls

Touch Control Panel
For initial start-up, touch and hold on the control panel for 2 seconds.
The recommended temperatures are preset at -18°C for a freezer and 3°C for a refrigerator. The temperatures are adjustable in one-degree increments. The combination model has two temperature zones.

To adjust temperature:

Touch the temperature to be adjusted.
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.

Dual-zone home screen Single-zone home screen

SETTINGS

| Adjust refrigerator drawer temperature and humidity
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| Turn ice maker and max ice on or off
| Turn air purifier on or off
| Adjust soft on lighting and accent lighting (if applicable)
| Turn night mode on or off
| Turn the dispenser on or off
| Turn door alarm on or off and adjust duration
| Adjust door alarm volume and tone
| Turn water filter reminder on or off
| Turn the unit on or off
| Turn Sabbath on or off
| Adjust temperature units
| Select language
| System information
| View troubleshooting and service information

Storage

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.

Refrigerator Storage
ADJUSTABLE DOOR SHELVES
To reposition a door shelf or dairy compartment:

To remove, lift the shelf from the bottom and slide out. Refer to the illustration below.
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.

Refrigerator Storage
GLASS SHELVES
To reposition a glass shelf:

To remove, tilt the shelf up, then lift up and out. Refer to the illustration below.
To install, insert the shelf in the tracks along the back wall, then lower the front until it locks into position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Use care when handling glass shelves to prevent breakage or scratching the interior.

CAUTION Glass shelves should warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water.

REFRIGERATOR STORAGE DRAWERS
To remove and install a refrigerator drawer:

To remove, pull the drawer open until it stops.
Lift the front of the drawer slightly and pull straight out. Refer to the illustration below.
To install, pull the drawer carrier out and align the bottom of the drawer with the carrier.
Slide the drawer back into position.

To reposition a refrigerator drawer divider:

To remove, pull the divider straight up.
To install, align tabs on the divider with notches in the drawer and push down.

Storage Drawers
CRISPER COVER
The crisper cover in the upper storage drawer can be slid closed, left open, or removed.

To remove the crisper cover:

Pull the upper storage drawer all the way out.
Raise the front edge of the crisper cover and pull it forward and out of the drawer. Refer to the illustration below.

DRAWER DIVIDERS
To reposition a drawer divider:

To move a short divider, slide the divider forward or backward. Refer to the illustration below.
For 30″ and 36″ wide drawers only, one long divider in the top drawer is adjustable. To remove a long divider, pull the long divider up until it stops, rotate counterclockwise, then pull upward.
To install a long divider, align the grooves with the drawer tabs, rotate clockwise, then slide down.

DRAWER REMOVAL
To remove/install a storage drawer:

To remove, pull the drawer open until it stops. Raise the front of the drawer slightly and pull straight out. Refer to the illustration below.
To install, raise the front of drawer and place onto the slides. Align the back of the drawer with hooks on the slide, then align the white pegs at the front of the slide with holes at the front of the drawer.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For drawer models, the upper drawer has a control cable that must be disconnected before removing the drawer. Refer to the illustration below.

Freezer Storage
FREEZER STORAGE DRAWERS
To remove a freezer drawer:

Pull the drawer open until it stops.
Locate the two plastic tabs at the front of the drawer behind the bottom corners.
Pull the tabs forward, then lift up and out. Refer to the illustrations below.

If the door opening is limited to 90°, the top drawer must be removed before removing the middle or lower drawer.

To install a freezer drawer:

Push the drawer slides in.
Align the drawer with the slides and push back until it stops.
Press down on the front of the drawer to engage the slides.

ICE BIN
To remove the ice bin (column model):

Pull the freezer drawer open until it stops.
Lift the ice bin out. Refer to the illustration below.

To remove the ice bin (tall and drawer models):

Pull the freezer drawer open until it stops.
Lift the ice bin out. Refer to the illustration below.

Product Operation

Temperature
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
To optimize food preservation, the refrigerator drawer temperature is adjustable automatically or manually. All drawers are set to the same temperature and cannot be adjusted individually.
Auto Mode—automatically adjusts the refrigerator drawer temperature 2° below the refrigerator set temperature, but cannot go below 1°C.
Manual Mode—manually adjust the refrigerator drawer up to 2° above or below the refrigerator setpoint, but cannot go below 1°C or above 6°C.

To adjust temperature:

Touch .
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Touch “A“ or “M“ to toggle between modes.
Touch + or – to adjust the temperature manually.

Humidity
HUMIDITY CONTROL
Some foods, particularly vegetables, require enhanced levels of humidity to maximize freshness. The refrigerator drawer humidity level is adjustable. Select “Enhanced“ to make sure produce lasts to its full potential. All drawers are set to the same level and cannot be adjusted individually.

To adjust humidity:

Touch .
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Touch to toggle between settings.

Air Purification System
Many fresh foods emit ethylene gas, a naturally-occurring compound that hastens food ripening and spoilage. If your unit is equipped with an air purification system, the cartridge has been factory installed and is located on the back wall of the refrigerator.
To turn on air purification, touch on the options screen.

WARNING This appliance contains a UV emitter. Do not stare at the light source.

AIR PURIFICATION CARTRIDGE
The air purification cartridge lasts approximately one year.
“Snooze/Refresh” appears on the control panel when the cartridge needs to be replaced. Touch “Snooze” to delay the reminder for 24 hours or until the cartridge can be replaced.

To replace the air purification cartridge:

To access the air purification cartridge, slide the door to the left.
Grasp the black cover from the top and rotate downward. The cartridge pops out and can be removed. Refer to the illustration below.
Remove the new cartridge from packaging and insert with the connector pointing downward.
Close the black cover, then slide the door to the right.
Follow the instructions on the control panel. The cartridge life cycle resets for approximately one year.

Water Filtration System
The water filtration system supplies filtered water to the ice maker and water dispenser (dispenser models) to produce great-tasting water and ice.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When using the water filtration system for the first time and after filter replacement, it is necessary to clear any air from the system and allow the filter to assist in cleaning the water lines. For non-dispenser models, discard the first two full containers of ice. For dispenser models, dispense several glasses of water for a period of two minutes.
If the water filtration system will not be used, it can be placed in water filter bypass mode by removing the filter.

WATER FILTER
The water filter is rated for 300 gallons (1136 L) or one year, whichever comes first. “Snooze/Refresh” appears on the control panel when the filter needs to be replaced. Touch “Snooze” to delay the reminder for 24 hours or until the filter can be replaced.

To replace the water filter:

To access the water filter, pull out on the bottom edge of the access door and rotate upward. Refer to the illustration below.
To remove the old filter, rotate counterclockwise one-quarter turn, then pull out. It is normal for a small amount of water to drip when the filter is removed. It should be wiped up with a paper towel or cloth.
Remove the new filter from packaging and remove the plastic cap.
Insert the new filter into the manifold and turn clockwise.
Once the new filter has been installed, follow instructions on the control panel. The filter life cycle will reset for approximately one year.

Ice Maker
To operate the ice maker:

To turn on the ice maker, touch on the options screen. A single highlighted cube indicates the ice maker is turned on. indicates the max ice feature is turned on.
To turn off the ice maker, touch until no cubes are highlighted.

After initial start-up, discard the first few batches of ice.
The ice may contain impurities from new plumbing connections. Max ice increases ice production up to 30% for a 24-hour period. During that period, some components may run at a higher speed resulting in a unique audible tone. This is typical and will revert back after 24 hours or when the ice bin is full.
Ice may fuse together if not used regularly. To avoid, discard the ice and allow the ice maker to replenish.
Turn off the ice maker if the ice bin is removed for an extended period. The unit is equipped with a 3-minute delay after the ice bin is removed, to ensure cubes are not ejected before the ice maker is turned off or the ice bin is installed.

Night Mode
Night mode automatically reduces interior light brightness when low ambient light is detected. appears in the upper-left corner of the control panel display when night mode is turned on. appears when low ambient light is detected. The interior light brightness remains reduced for three minutes, even if the ambient light changes. Touch to increase brightness.

To turn night mode on or off:

Touch .
Touch .

Sabbath
This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict religious regulations in conjunction with specific instructions found on www.star-k.org.
Sabbath mode automatically turns on the interior lights at a reduced brightness. The lights stay on when the door is closed. The lights cannot be turned off in Sabbath mode.
Sabbath mode automatically turns off after 74 hours. All lighting preferences return to the previous setting when Sabbath mode is turned off.

To turn on Sabbath:

Touch .
Touch and hold for 3 seconds.

To turn off Sabbath:

Touch and hold for up to 10 seconds.

Water Dispenser
The 1 L internal water tank must fill before water flows from the dispenser. Press and hold the water dispenser paddle for up to 60 seconds until water is dispensed.
It may take several hours to chill the water to refrigerator temperature during the original fill and after a large amount of water is dispensed.
A safety feature is incorporated into the dispenser to limit continuous water flow to 60 seconds.

To dispense water:

Press a glass against the dispenser to activate the flow of water. Refer to the illustration below.
The flow of water stops when the glass is pulled away.

Food Preservation

Food Preservation
Food Preservation Tips–To reduce the risk of spoilage, minimize food handling. Store fruits and vegetables separately. Store meats in the original packaging; once opened, re-wrap tightly.
Ethylene Gas–Many fresh foods emit ethylene gas, a naturally-occurring compound that hastens food ripening and spoilage. Sub-Zero refrigerators come with an air purification system (based on technology developed by NASA) that scrubs the air of ethylene and odor every 20 minutes. To reduce spoilage, do not store ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables with those that are ethylene-sensitive.

Indicates an ethylene-producing food.
Indicates an ethylene-sensitive food.

Humidity–The optimal humidity varies for different foods. To keep food fresher longer, store foods in the areas designated in the following charts.

FOOD	ECODE	REFRIGERATOR	FREEZER

*Do not refrigerate.

FOOD	ECODE	REFRIGERATOR	FREEZER

*Do not refrigerate. † Ripen on the counter before refrigeration.

FOOD	ECODE	REFRIGERATOR	FREEZER

Care Recommendations

Cleaning
STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR
Use a nonabrasive stainless steel cleaner and apply with a soft lint-free cloth. To bring out the natural luster, lightly wipe the surface with a water- dampened microfiber cloth followed by a dry polishing chamois. Always follow the grain of stainless steel.

INTERIOR CLEANING
To clean interior surfaces and all removable parts, wash with a mild solution of soap, water, and baking soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Avoid getting water on the lights and control panel.

CAUTION Do not use vinegar, rubbing alcohol, or other alcohol-based cleaners on any interior surface.

VACATIONS
For extended vacations, turn power off at the control panel. Empty the unit and block doors open slightly to let fresh air in and keep the interior dry. The water filter should be replaced before start-up.

CONDENSER CLEANING
CAUTION Before cleaning the condenser, turn power off at the control panel. Wear gloves to avoid injury from sharp condenser fins.

The condenser is located behind the kickplate. Clean the condenser every 6–12 months.

To clean the condenser:

Turn power off at the control panel.
Remove the kickplate by extracting the two mounting screws. Refer to the illustration below.
Use a soft bristle brush and vacuum to remove dust and lint from the condenser.

CAUTION Failure to clean the condenser could result in temperature loss, mechanical failure, or damage.

Troubleshooting

UNIT OPERATION
No lights or cooling.

Verify power is on.
Verify electrical power to the unit and home circuit breaker is on.

No lights in the refrigerator or freezer.

The door/drawer may have been left ajar, which has disabled lights to eliminate excess heat. If the lights are out, close the door/drawer for one hour. If the lights are still out, contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.
LED interior lighting must be replaced by Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.

No refrigerator shelf light.

Verify the shelf is properly installed in the tracks along the back wall.
Verify nothing (a tall container or food) is preventing the shelf from engaging the tracks along the back wall.

Frost, condensation, or ice buildup inside the unit.

Verify the condenser is clean.
Verify the door/drawer is closing properly.
Verify the door/drawer has not been left ajar.
Verify the door/drawer gasket does not have rips or tears. If it does, contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.
If icing is heavy, turn the unit off and use a hair dryer to melt the ice. The hair dryer should be set on low and kept moving at all times. Once the ice has melted, wipe up any water with a cloth or paper towel.

High temperatures, the unit runs excessively, or the unit is giving off too much heat.

Verify the condenser is clean.
Verify the door/drawer is closing properly.
Verify the door/drawer has not been left ajar.
Increased ambient temperatures may cause the compressors to run longer.
If the temperature display shows -18°C and 3°C, but is not cooling, the unit may be in Showroom Mode. Contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.

No water from the dispenser.

Wait one hour, then try the dispenser again. Contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service if unresolved.

ICE PRODUCTION
No ice.

Verify the ice cube indicator appears on the control panel display.
Verify the ice maker has been on for at least 24 hours.
Verify the freezer temperature is near -18°C.
Verify the ice bin is properly installed.
Verify the ice maker arm is in the down position.
Verify water is being supplied to the unit.
Verify the water filter has been replaced within the last 12 months and installed properly.
Verify the water filter has been removed if a reverse osmosis filtration system is being used.

Blue or green ice.

Possible copper supply line corrosion. Contact a plumber to clean or replace.

Black flecks in the cubes.

Stop use and contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.

Bad taste.

Defrost the freezer and clean with soap and water.
Place coffee grounds or charcoal briquettes in the freezer to absorb odor.

Hollow cubes.
1 Clean the condenser. Contact Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service if unresolved.

ODOR

Clean the unit before using for the first time. This will clear any odors that may have been trapped during shipping.
Replace the air purification cartridge.
Clean the unit and shelving thoroughly.
Cover uncovered food.

SERVICE

Maintain the quality built into your product by contacting Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.
When contacting service, you will need the model and serial number of your unit. Both numbers are listed on the product rating plate. Refer to page 6 for rating plate location.
For warranty purposes, you will also need the date of installation and name of your authorized Sub-Zero dealer. This information should be recorded on page 2 of this guide.

SERVICE (FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY)

Yearly maintenance is recommended.
Maintain the quality built into your product by contacting Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service.
When contacting service, you will need the model and serial number of your product. Both numbers are listed on the product rating plate. Refer to page 6 for rating plate location.
For warranty purposes, you will also need the date of installation and name of your authorized Sub-Zero dealer. This information should be recorded on page 2.
For Australia only, contact: Sub-Zero Group Australia Pty Ltd Level 10, 469 La Trobe Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Phone 03 9600 2218
subzero-wolf.com.au

SERVICE (FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)
• Sub-Zero & Wolf Ltd
9 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4XB 020 8418 3800
[email protected]
www.subzero-wolf.co.uk

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Warranty

Sub-Zero International Limited Warranty
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE
**FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY***
For two years from the date of original installation, this Sub-Zero product warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace, under normal residential use, any part of the product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. All service provided by Sub-Zero under the above warranty must be performed by Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service, unless otherwise specified by Sub-Zero, Inc. Service will be provided during normal business hours.

FULL FIVE YEAR SEALED SYSTEM WARRANTY
For five years from the date of original installation, this Sub-Zero product warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace, under normal residential use, these parts that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship: compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and all connecting tubing. All service provided by Sub-Zero under the above warranty must be performed by Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service, unless otherwise specified by Sub-Zero, Inc. Service will be provided during normal business hours.
For more information regarding your Sub-Zero product warranty, contact your authorized Sub-Zero dealer. Warranties must comply to all country, state, city, local and or ordinance.
Stainless steel (doors, panels, handles, product frames and interior surfaces) are covered by a limited 60-day parts and labor warranty for cosmetic defects.
Replacement water filters and air purification cartridges are not covered by the product warranty.

*Sub-Zero International Outdoor Limited Warranty
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY****
For one year from the date of original installation, this Sub-Zero product warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace, under normal residential use, any part of the product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. All service provided by Sub-Zero under the above warranty must be performed by Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service, unless otherwise specified by Sub-Zero, Inc. Service will be provided during normal business hours.

FULL FIVE YEAR SEALED SYSTEM WARRANTY
For five years from the date of original installation, this Sub-Zero product warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace, under normal residential use, these parts that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship: compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and all connecting tubing. All service provided by Sub-Zero under the above warranty must be performed by Sub-Zero Factory Certified Service, unless otherwise specified by Sub-Zero, Inc. Service will be provided during normal business hours. For more information regarding your Sub-Zero product warranty, contact your authorized Sub-Zero dealer. Warranties must comply to all country, state, city, local and or ordinance.
*Product must be approved for outdoor use, designated by model and serial number.
Stainless steel (doors, panels, handles, product frames and interior surfaces) are covered by a limited 60-day parts and labor warranty for cosmetic defects.
Replacement water filters and air purification cartridges are not covered by the product warranty.

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Documents / Resources

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