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Sub-Zero Refrigerator Error Code 40 3 40
Zone 3 excessive compressor runtime.
SourceSub-Zero Original (7031215): Prior to Serial 5623000: Service Manualp. 7-8
Diagnostic procedure
The full 40 3 40 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Verify performance of unit and check: door leaks, door ajar, evaporator fan, condenser fan, frozen evaporator, cabinet and evaporator thermistors, system charge.
SourceSub-Zero Service Manual: PRO4850 (Vol. 7): Service Manual
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
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Where this code is documented
11 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Sub-Zero refrigerator.
Models covered by the manuals that document this code
- IC-24C(I)
- ICBIC-18FI-LH
- ICBIC-18FI-RH
- ICBIC-18FI-RH-FA
- ICBIC-24C-LH
- ICBIC-24C-RH
- ICBIC-24FI-LH
- ICBIC-24FI-RH
- ICBIC-24R-LH
- ICBIC-24R-RH
- ICBIC-30FI-LH
- ICBIC-30FI-RH
- ICBIC-30R-LH
- ICBIC-30R-RH
- ICBIC-30RID-LH
- ICBIC-30RID-RH
- ICBIC-30RID-RH-FA
- ICBIC-36R-LH
- ICBIC-36R-RH
- ICBIC-36RID-LH
- ICBIC-36RID-RH
- ICBIC-36RID-RH-FA
- ICBID-24RO
- ICBID-27R
More models are covered than are listed here.
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