SUB-ZERO BI-36R Series Built-In Classic Refrigerator

INTRODUCTION

This Technical Service Manual has been compiled to provide the most recent service information for Built-In Series appliances starting with serial

4380000. The information in this manual will enable the service technician to

diagnose malfunctions, perform necessary repairs, and return a Built-in Series unit to proper operational condition. The service technician should read the complete instructions contained in this manual before initiating any repairs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Below are the Product Safety Labels used in this manual. The “Signal Words” used are WARNING or CAUTION. When reviewing this manual, please note these different Product Safety Labels placed at the beginning of certain sections of this manual. You must follow the instructions given in the boxes of the Product Safety Labels to avoid personal injury and/or product damage. The sample Product Safety Labels below illustrate the precautions that should be taken when the signal word is observed.

WARNING
INDICATES THAT HAZARDOUS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!

CAUTION
Indicates that hazardous practices could result in minor personal injury, and/or product damage, and/or property damage! In addition, please pay attention to the signal word
“NOTE” which highlights information that is especially important for the topic being covered. This manual is designed to be used by Certified Service Personnel only. Sub-Zero Group, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on Sub-Zero refrigeration units by anyone other than Certified Service Technicians.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

If you should have any questions regarding a Sub-Zero appliance and/or this manual, please contact Sub-Zero Group, Inc.
ATTN: Service Department
P.O. Box 44988
Madison, WI 53744-4988
Customer Assistance
Phone #: (800) 222 – 7820
Facsimile #: (608) 441 – 5887

Technical Assistance
(For Technicians in Customer’s Homes Only)
Phone #: (800) 919 – 8324
Parts / Warranty Claims
Phone #: (800) 404 – 7820
Facsimile #: (608) 441 – 5886
Service Department e-mail Address: [email protected]

Main Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time
Monday through Friday
(24/7 Phone Coverage)

Information and images contained in this manual are the copyright property of Sub-Zero Group, Inc.Neither this manual nor any information or images contained herein may be copied or used in whole or in part without the express written consent of Sub-Zero Group, Inc. Sub-Zero Group, Inc., all rights reserved.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
This page summarizes the 2, 5 & 12 Year Warranty provided with every Sub-Zero appliance, as well as the two special warranties:

• Non-Residential Warranty – This applies to units installed in non-residential applications.
• Display/Model Home Warranty – Applies to distributor and dealer display units, and units in model homes, sold three years after the date of manufacture.
• Following the warranty summaries are details and notes about the warranties.

TWO, FIVE & TWELVE YEAR Warranty

• 2-year TOTAL PRODUCT, parts and labour.
  NOTE: Stainless Steel doors, panels, grilles & product frames are covered by a 60-day parts & labour warranty for cosmetic defects.

• 5-Year SEALED SYSTEM parts and labour.

• 6th – 12th year LIMITED SEALED SYSTEM, **parts only.

• ONE & FIVE YEAR Non-Residential Warranty
  (Example: Office, Yacht, etc.)

• 1-Year TOTAL PRODUCT, *parts and labour.
  NOTE: Stainless Steel doors, panels, grilles & product frames are covered by a 60-day parts & labour warranty for cosmetic defects.

• 5-Year SEALED SYSTEM, **parts only.
  ONE & FIVE YEAR Display/Model Home Warranty (Display units sold three years after the date of manufacture)

• 1-Year TOTAL PRODUCT, *parts and labour.
  NOTE: Stainless Steel doors, panels, grilles & product frames are covered by a 60-day parts & labour warranty for cosmetic defects.

• 5-Year SEALED SYSTEM, **parts only.

Warranty Details
Includes, but is not limited to the following:
Electronic Control System Components, Fan & Light
Switches, Fan Motors & Blades, Defrost Heaters, Defrost Terminator, Drain Pan, Drain Tubes, Wiring
Light sockets & bulbs, Icemaker, Water Valve, Door hinges, Door closers & Cams, Compressor Electricals, etc.
NOTE: Stainless Steel doors, panels, grilles & product frames are covered by a 60-day parts & labour warranty for cosmetic defects.

Includes the following
Compressors, Condensers, Evaporators, Filter-Driers, Heat-exchangers, All Tubing that Carries the Freon.
NOTE: Condenser Fan Motors, Freon, Solder and compressor electricals are NOT considered sealed system parts.

Warranty Notes

• All warranties begin at the unit’s initial installation date.
• All Warranty and Service information collected by Sub-Zero is arranged and stored under the unit serial number, and the customer’s last name.
• Sub-Zero requests that you have the model and serial numbers available whenever contacting the factory or parts distributor.
• The serial tag on ALL-REFRIGERATOR and ALL-FREEZER models is located by the top door hinge in the refrigeration compartment.
• The serial tag on SIDE-BY-SIDE models is located by the top door hinge in the freezer compartment.
• The serial tag on OVER / UNDER models is located by the top door hinge in the refrigerator compartment.

MODEL DESCRIPTIONS

The diagram below (See Figure 1-2) explains the full model number code of the Built-in Series. The tables starting on the following page list the basic model numbers, which are all the digits up to the letter after the first forward slash, and are accompanied by diagrams of the basic models.
NOTE: Functional parts are common to each model configuration, meaning for example, models BI-36UG/S/PH-RH, BI-36UG/S/PH-LH, BI-36UG/S/TH-RH, BI- 36UG/S/TH-LH, etc., will utilize common functional parts. For this reason, only the basic model numbers are used in this manual unless otherwise specified.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-36R/O

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, All-Refrigerator, Overlay
• Door Trim (No Handle), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36R/S

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, All-Refrigerator, Classic
• Stainless Steel Wrapped Door, Stainless Steel

Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-36RG/O

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, All-Refrigerator, Glass
• Door, Overlay Door Trim (No Handle), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36RA/O (Same as above with High Altitude Glass)
BI-36RG/S

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, All-Refrigerator, Glass
• Door, Classic Stainless Steel Wrapped Door,
• Stainless Steel Grille (Standard)

BI-36RA/S
(Same as above with High Altitude Glass)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

** BI-36F/O
**

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, All-Freezer, Overlay
• Door Trim (No Handle), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36F/S

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, All-Freezer, Classic
• Stainless Steel Wrapped Door, Stainless Steel

Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panel.

**MODEL DESCRIPTION

**

BI-30U/O

• Built-In Series, 30” Wide, Over/Under, Overlay
• Door Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-30U/S

• Built-In Series, 30” Wide, Over/Under, Classic
• Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel

Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-30UG/O

• Built-In Series, 30” Wide, Over/Under, Glass
• Refrigerator Door, Overlay Door Trim (No
• Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-30UA/O
(Same as above with High Altitude Glass)

BI-30UG/S

• Built-In Series, 30” Wide, Over/Under, Glass
• Refrigerator Door, Classic Stainless Steel
• Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel Grille (Standard)

BI-30UA/S
(Same as above with High Altitude Glass)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

**MODEL DESCRIPTION

**

BI-36U/O

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, Overlay
• Door Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36U/S

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, Classic
• Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel

Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-36UG/O

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, Glass
• Refrigerator Door, Overlay Door Trim (No
• Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36UA/O (Same as above with High Altitude Glass)

BI-36UG/S

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, Glass
• Refrigerator Door, Classic Stainless Steel
• Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel Grille (Standard)

BI-36UA/S
(Same as above with High Altitude Glass)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panel.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-36UID/O

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, Internal
• Water Dispenser, Overlay Door Trim (No
• Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36UID/S

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, Internal
• Water Dispenser, Classic Stainless Steel Wrapped
• Doors, Stainless Steel Grille (Standard)

NOTE
Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-36UFD/O

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, French
• Doors, Overlay Door Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36UFD/S

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, French
• Doors, Classic Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors,

Stainless Steel Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

**MODEL DESCRIPTION

**

BI-36UFDID/O
Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, French Doors, Internal Water Dispenser, Overlay Door Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36UFDID/S
Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Over/Under, French Doors, Internal Water Dispenser, Classic Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-36S/O

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Side-by-Side, Overlay
• Door Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-36S/S

• Built-In Series, 36” Wide, Side-by-Side, Classic
• Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel

Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

**MODEL DESCRIPTION

**

BI-42S/O

• Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Side-by-Side, Overlay
• Door Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-42S/S

• Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Side-by-Side, Classic
• Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel

Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-42SD/O

• Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Side-by-Side, External
• Ice/Water Dispenser, Overlay Door Trim (No
• Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-42SD/S

• Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Side-by-Side, External
• Ice/Water Dispenser, Classic Stainless Steel
• Wrapped Doors, Louver Grille (Standard)
• NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-42SID/O

• Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Side-by-Side, Internal
• Ice/Water Dispenser, Overlay Door Trim (No
• Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-42SID/S

• Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Side-by-Side, Internal
• Ice/Water Dispenser, Classic Stainless Steel
• Wrapped Doors, Louver Grille (Standard)
  NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-42UFD/O
Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Over/Under, French Doors, Overlay Door Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-42UFD/S
Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Over/Under, French Doors, Classic Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel Grille (Standard)
NOTE : Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-42UFDID/O

• Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Over/Under, French
• Doors, Internal Water Dispenser, Overlay Door
• Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-42UFDID/S
Built-In Series, 42” Wide, Over/Under, French Doors, Internal Water Dispenser, Classic Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-48S/O

• Built-In Series, 48” Wide, Side-by-Side, Overlay
• Door Trim (No Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-48S/S

• Built-In Series, 48” Wide, Side-by-Side, Classic Stainless Steel Wrapped Doors, Stainless Steel

Grille (Standard)
NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

** BI-48SD/O
**

• Built-In Series, 48” Wide, Side-by-Side, External
• Ice/Water Dispenser, Overlay Door Trim (No
• Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-48SD/S

• Built-In Series, 48” Wide, Side-by-Side, External
• Ice/Water Dispenser, Classic Stainless Steel
• Wrapped Doors, Louver Grille (Standard)
  NOTE: Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

BI-48SID/O

• Built-In Series, 48” Wide, Side-by-Side, Internal
• Ice/Water Dispenser, Overlay Door Trim (No
• Handles), Panel Grille (Standard)

BI-48SID/S

• Built-In Series, 48” Wide, Side-by-Side, Internal
• Ice/Water Dispenser, Classic Stainless Steel
• Wrapped Doors, Louver Grille (Standard)

NOTE
Framed Design application is only available with the use of Sales Accessory Handles and grille panels.

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