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Food Storage Recommendations

Fresh Vegetables

Recommended

Temperature

Storage Life
(refrigerator)

Comments

FRESH VEGETABLES

anise
artichokes
asparagus
beans, green / snap / lima*
bean sprouts
beets
belgian endive
bok choy

34–36°F

(1–2°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34–36°F

(1–2°C)

40–45°F

(4–7°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

36–38°F

(2–3°C)

34°F

(1°C)

2–3 weeks
1–2 weeks
2–3 weeks

7–10 days

7– days

3–4 months

2–4 weeks

3 weeks

Wash vegetables in cool water and drain. Store in airtight
container or plastic wrap.

Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity.

broccoli
brussels sprouts
cabbage
carrots
cauliflower
celeriac
celery
chinese broccoli

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

1–2 weeks
3–5 weeks
3–6 weeks

1–5 months

3–4 weeks

6–8 months
1–2 months

10–14 days

Discard any fresh vegetables that are moldy or have other
signs of spoilage and wipe out the refrigerator compartment.

For fresh-cut produce, follow storage directions on package.

chinese cabbage
corn, sweet
cucumbers*
daikon
eggplant*
endive / escarole
garlic
horseradish

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

45°F

(7°C)

34°F

(1°C)

45°F

(7°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

2–3 months

5–8 days

10–14 days

4 months

1–2 weeks
2–3 weeks

6–7 months

10–12 months

Refer to the list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing
vegetables and fruits.

jerusalem artichokes
kale
kohlrabi
leeks
lettuce
mushrooms
okra*
onions, bulb

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

45°F

(7°C)

34°F

(1°C)

1–2 weeks

1–2 months

10–14 days

2 months

2–3 weeks
1–2 weeks
1–2 weeks

1–6 months

onions, green
parsley
parsnips
peas, pods and shelled
peppers, bell*
peppers, chile
pumpkins*
radicchio

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

34°F

(1°C)

45°F

(7°C)

45°F

(7°C)

38–45°F

(3–7°C)

34°F

(1°C)

7–10 days

1–2 months
4–5 months

1–2 weeks
2–3 weeks
2–3 weeks

3–4 months

2–3 weeks

*Sensitive to chill injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be apparent until the vegetable is returned to a warmer temperature.

See food preservation guide for complete instructions on freezing vegetables. Recommended freezer storage temperature is 0°F

(-18°C)

Summary of Contents for BI-30U

Page 1: ...USE CARE GUIDE Built In Refrigeration ...

Page 2: ...owed WARNING states a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if precautions are not followed Contents Built In Refrigeration 3 Built In Features 4 Built In Models 5 Built In Use Care 12 Keeping Food at Its Best 27 Food Storage Recommendations 31 Water Filtration System Performance Data 36 California Certification 37 Troubleshooting Guide 38 Service Information 42 Sub Zero Warranty 43 Featur...

Page 3: ...built in line continues the Sub Zero tradition of superior quality and reliability Sub Zero pioneered the development of our dual refrigeration system giving you optimum fresh and freezer food storage in ideal self contained sections Both refrigerator and freezer maintain accurate consistent temperatures Dual refrigeration keeps your food fresh longer than any other system available With dual refr...

Page 4: ... and easy to use They give you digital readings for quick easy to read reference Up front controls also keep you informed about the operation of the unit on a continuous basis All built in models have a flip up grille making it easier to clean your condenser and access the water filter Water filtration the water filtration system ensures you have the cleanest ice and water possible Air purificatio...

Page 5: ...User reference cards High humidity crisper drawer Stationary door shelves Adjustable door shelves Location of rating plate Triple pane UV resistant glass door Four sided magnetic gaskets Removable kickplate Refrigerator storage drawers Adjustable spill proof glass shelves Air purification system Lighted electronic control panel Easy access flip up grille Door closer User reference cards High humid...

Page 6: ...netic gaskets Removable kickplate Removable ice container Adjustable wire shelves Lighted electronic control panel Water filtration system Freezer storage baskets Automatic ice maker Adjustable door shelves Easy access flip up grille Model BI 36F ALL FREEZER ...

Page 7: ...storage drawer Four sided magnetic gaskets Adjustable door shelves User reference cards Location of rating plate Triple pane UV resistant glass door Two tier freezer storage baskets Removable kickplate High humidity crisper drawer Adjustable spill proof glass shelves Air purification system Lighted electronic control panel Easy access flip up grille Water filtration system Automatic ice maker Remo...

Page 8: ...e drawer Four sided magnetic gaskets Adjustable door shelves User reference cards Location of rating plate Triple pane UV resistant glass door Two tier freezer storage baskets Removable kickplate High humidity crisper drawer Adjustable spill proof glass shelves Air purification system Lighted electronic control panel Easy access flip up grille Water filtration system Automatic ice maker Removable ...

Page 9: ...djustable door shelves Location of rating plate Lighted electronic control panel Easy access flip up grille Water filtration system Freezer storage baskets Four sided magnetic gaskets Refrigerator storage drawers Automatic ice maker High humidity crisper drawer Adjustable spill proof glass shelves Adjustable door shelves Model BI 36S SIDE BY SIDE ...

Page 10: ... humidity crisper drawer Adjustable spill proof glass shelves Adjustable door shelves Model BI 42SD SIDE BY SIDE WITH DISPENSER Adjustable dairy compartment Air purification system User reference cards Removable kickplate Removable ice container Adjustable door shelves Location of rating plate Lighted electronic control panel Easy access flip up grille Water filtration system Freezer storage baske...

Page 11: ...m High humidity crisper drawer Adjustable spill proof glass shelves Adjustable door shelves Model BI 48S SIDE BY SIDE Model BI 48SD SIDE BY SIDE WITH DISPENSER Adjustable dairy compartment Air purification system User reference cards Removable kickplate Removable ice container Adjustable door shelves Location of rating plate Lighted electronic control panel Easy access flip up grille Water filtrat...

Page 12: ...36R BI 36RG and BI 36F have only one set of COLDER and WARMER key pads To adjust the temperature in either section press the COLDER or WARMER key pads on the control center Refer to the illustration below Built In Use Care 12 The temperature ranges are 5 F 21 C to 5 F 15 C in the freezer section and 34 F 1 C to 45 F 7 C in the refrigerator section It is normal for temperatures to fluctu ate slight...

Page 13: ...VICE DISPLAY The control center monitors refrigerator and freezer temperatures as well as the ice maker system If there is a temperature or ice maker problem you will be alerted by an illuminated or flashing indicator in the control center display panel The indicator may also be illuminated if the condenser needs cleaning Before calling for service please check and see if your condenser area needs...

Page 14: ...ing in warm water Refrigerator Storage STORAGE DRAWERS To remove a storage drawer in the refrigerator section pull the drawer out until it stops Lift the font of the drawer slightly and pull the drawer straight forward Refer to the illustration below IMPORTANT NOTE If the door is limited to a 0 door opening the shallow door shelves will need to be removed from the bottom of the door in order to re...

Page 15: ... front face of the basket are metal clips Pull these clips toward the front of the basket and lift and rotate the basket up Refer to the illustration below To reinstall push the drawer slides back into the freezer Align the basket with the slides and push the basket straight back onto the slides until it stops Press downward on the front of the basket to engage the basket clips with the slides IMP...

Page 16: ...o start making ice activate the ICE MAKER key pad on the control center The ice maker system will not shut off if the ice container is not in place When removing the ice container for an extended period deactivate the ice maker by pressing the ICE MAKER key pad on the control center ICE PRODUCTION The ice maker is designed to produce enough ice for normal family use The timing of ice making cycles...

Page 17: ...move the cartridge To replace put the new cartridge into place with the connector pointing down Once in place close the flap until you hear a click Then flip down the outside cover until it closes against the wall Once the air purification cartridge has been replaced press the PURE AIR keypad on the control center for five seconds This will reset the air purification indicator and the indicator wi...

Page 18: ...system monitors the life of the water filter cartridge and indicates when it needs to be replaced WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When it is time to replace the water filter cartridge the indicator will be visible in the control center display panel Follow these steps to replace the water filter cartridge 1 To access the water filter pull out on the bottom edge of the grille assembly and tilt t...

Page 19: ...ce cubes become hollow or smaller or the water flow from the dispenser has slowed significantly IMPORTANT NOTE The warranty for the water filter cartridge supplied with the unit only covers defects in materials or workmanship and not replacement due to normal use REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES Replacement Sub Zero water filter cartridges can be ordered online at subzerowolfstore com For questions contact ...

Page 20: ...s to catch ice crescents Fragile glasses can break Also to avoid breakage make sure that the glass is sitting vertically on the water grille IMPORTANT NOTE Be sure that dispenser key pads are clean and dry when pressed to avoid problems with the dispenser operation ICE DISPENSER OPERATING TIPS If there is no ice make sure the ice maker system is turned on and indicator is illuminated in the contro...

Page 21: ... ON only During water or ice dispensing all lights will illuminate until dispensing is complete then lights will return to their previous state DISPENSER WATER GRILLE For dispenser models a water grille at the base of the glasswell will catch and evaporate small spills Because there is no drain in this area do not pour water into the water grille To clean the area remove the water grille by pressi...

Page 22: ...models Your refrigerator door has a door closing cam to help in closing the door With the door opened to about 110 the cam will hold in the open position if the door is stopped As you close the door the cam will take over at about 15 to help close the door Your freezer drawer has a self closing mechanism The incline built into roller assemblies on the drawer uses gravity to assist in closing the d...

Page 23: ...it For example a gurgling or running water sound is probably refrigerant circulating through the tubing In models BI 42SD and BI 48SD the ice dispenser motor inside the refrigerator door closes five seconds after either the ICE or WATER key pad is released During the ice maker cycle you may hear the sound of ice dropping into the container or the water valve operating while refilling the ice maker...

Page 24: ...en release both key pads The disabled section will appear blank in the control center display panel Refer to the illustration below Repeat the process to turn the section back on Refer to electronic control system on page 12 Built In Use Care 24 GLASSWELL CLEANING To clean the glasswell of dispenser models BI 42SD and BI 48SD use a mild solution of soap and water with a little baking soda Wipe up ...

Page 25: ...R To clean the exterior of a stainless steel model use a soft nonabrasive stainless steel cleaner like Signature polish and apply with a soft lint free cloth Signature polish is available from Signature Limited Laboratory P O Box 13436 Dayton Ohio 45413 or call 877 376 5474 To bring out the natural luster of the stainless steel lightly wipe the surface with a water dampened microfiber cloth follow...

Page 26: ...UG Freezer lighting is located in upper front section of the freezer compartment To remove the light diffuser gently compress the diffuser to release it from the supporting guides Models BI 42S and BI 48S Freezer basket lighting is located above the ice container To access the bulbs remove the ice container Next push the ice container assembly to the back of the unit Once the assembly is against t...

Page 27: ...ly designed to combat these changes and keep your food fresh longer The 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 or ice and does not freeze the moisture out of the air in the fresh food section In add...

Page 28: ...make sure they re fresh Use extra care when buying deli food Buy only the amount you will use in 1 2 days Discard hot or cold deli food that has been at room temperature for more than two hours WHEN YOU STORE FOOD Monitor temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer sections on the electronic control panel of your Sub Zero unit Keep the refrigerator temperature at 40 F 4 C or below and freezer tem...

Page 29: ...ne quart of water WHEN YOU COOK FOOD Cook meat to an internal temperature of 165 F 75 C or above and poultry to 180 F 80 C or above For cuts more than two inches thick use a meat thermometer to check the temperature For thinner cuts clear juices not pink are a sign of doneness If you are cooking frozen meat or poultry that has not been defrosted increase the cooking time to 11 2 times the time req...

Page 30: ... those that are ethylene sensitive Refer to the chart on page 33 Frozen Food Storage Freezer storage Wrap foods in material designed for frozen food storage The wrap must seal out air and moisture Do not refreeze thawed meats Ice cream The firmness of the ice cream will depend on its cream content Higher quality ice creams usually have a higher cream content requiring colder freezer tempera tures ...

Page 31: ...rap if foods will be frozen for more than a couple of months HOTDOGS AND LUNCH MEATS hotdogs opened package hotdogs unopened package lunch meats opened package lunch meats unopened package 34 35 F 1 2 C 34 35 F 1 2 C 34 35 F 1 2 C 34 35 F 1 2 C 1 week 2 weeks 3 5 days 2 weeks 1 2 months 1 2 months 1 2 months 1 2 months Freeze in freezer wrap Check sell by dates Do not use more than 1 week after th...

Page 32: ...low storage directions on package chinese cabbage corn sweet cucumbers daikon eggplant endive escarole garlic horseradish 34 F 1 C 34 F 1 C 45 F 7 C 34 F 1 C 45 F 7 C 34 F 1 C 34 F 1 C 34 F 1 C 2 3 months 5 8 days 10 14 days 4 months 1 2 weeks 2 3 weeks 6 7 months 10 12 months Refer to the list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing vegetables and fruits jerusalem artichokes kale kohlrabi le...

Page 33: ...duce follow storage directions on package Refer to the list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing vegetables and fruits Sensitive to chill injury a cause of spoilage Damage may not be apparent until the vegetable is returned to a warmer temperature See food preservation guide for complete instructions on freezing vegetables Recommended freezer storage temperature is 0 F 18 C ETHYLENE PRODUC...

Page 34: ...cess you can place unripe fruit in a paper bag that has holes poked in it Close the bag and set it on a counter The fruit will produce ethylene a gas that initiates the ripening process Check the bag each day kiwifruit kumquats lychees nectarines oranges papayas peaches pears 34 F 1 C 40 F 4 C 35 F 2 C 34 F 1 C 34 45 F 1 7 C 45 F 7 C 34 F 1 C 34 F 1 C 4 6 weeks 2 4 weeks 3 5 weeks 2 4 weeks 3 8 we...

Page 35: ...After opening rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Thaw frozen cheese in the refrigerator to reduce crumbling EGGS fresh in shell hard cooked liquid pasteurized or egg substitutes opened unopened 34 F 1 C 34 35 F 1 2 C 34 35 F 1 2 C 34 35 F 1 2 C 3 weeks 1 week 3 days 10 days NR NR NR 1 year Keep fresh eggs refrigerated Do not eat hard cooked eggs that have been at room temperature for ...

Page 36: ... mg L 8 50 6 50 0 0002 mg L Toxaphene 53 0 015 mg L 10 0 015 mg L 0 001 mg L 0 001 mg L 3 33 3 33 0 003 mg L Turbidity 53 11 1 NTU 10 7 NTU 0 31 NTU 0 4 NTU 7 10 5 42 0 5 NTU Cysts 53 Minimum 50 000 L 166 500 L 1 L 1 L 5 Asbestos 53 107 to 108 fibers L 155 MF L 1 MF L 1 MF L Based on the use of Cryptosporidium Parvum oocysts Fibers greater than 10 μm in length OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Capacity cer...

Page 37: ...California Certification 37 subzero com ...

Page 38: ...onstantly A It is normal to hear the operation of fans and compres sors Sounds will be accentuated based on the place ment of the unit and overall room design TEMPERATURE IMPORTANT NOTE Unless the unit is being serviced make sure the power for your unit is on If the unit is not on OFF will be visible in the control center display panel Q How do I adjust the temperatures A To adjust temperatures re...

Page 39: ...0 The audible chime can be reset for 24 hours by holding the ALARM key and pressing the POWER key The indicator is flashing in the control center display panel An error in water flow has been detected Press both the MAX ICE and ICE ON OFF key pads at the same time If the indicator begins to flash again contact Sub Zero factory certified service Refrigerator freezer is not running Is there electric...

Page 40: ...ended period Be sure that food is not obstructing proper door or drawer closing Has a large amount of food been added recently On hot days and in warm room temperatures the compressor runs longer There may be normal operation noises related to refrig erant circulation fan operation ice maker operation defrost cycle or compressor operation Refrigerator freezer is frosted up Has a door or drawer bee...

Page 41: ...ean the unit thoroughly Cover all food tightly Clean the unit drain pipe Clean the drain pan You need product information Call Sub Zero customer care at 800 222 7820 or visit our website subzero com for planning installation and product information You need service If service is necessary maintain the quality built into your Sub Zero unit by contacting Sub Zero factory certified service For the na...

Page 42: ...You may register by one of the following options 1 Mail in the completed Sub Zero product registration card 2 Register online at subzero com 3 Register by phone by calling Sub Zero customer care at 800 222 7820 The model and serial number of your unit are printed on the enclosed Sub Zero product registration card If you provide us with your e mail address we will send you exciting new product upda...

Page 43: ...ctive in materials or workmanship TERMS APPLICABLE TO EACH WARRANTY The warranty applies only to products installed for normal residential use The warranty applies only to products installed in any one of the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia or the ten provinces of Canada This warranty does not cover any parts or labor to correct any defect caused by negligence accident o...

Page 44: ...SUB ZERO INC P O BOX 44848 MADISON WI 53744 SUBZERO COM 800 222 7820 7021424 REV A 5 2011 ...

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