Model reference

Sub-Zero I700BFI

Name: Sub-Zero I700BFI
Brand: Sub-Zero

Refrigerator

8 documents32 error codes21 service modes

Available documentation

Service Manual

Sub-Zero 700 Service Manual — Service Manual95 pg
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Sub-Zero 700 Service Manual (International) — Service Manual95 pg
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Sub-Zero 700-2: Serials 1670316 to 2347395 — Service Manual165 pg
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Sub-Zero Original: Prior to Serial 1670316 — Service Manual49 pg
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Parts Manual

Sub-Zero 700 Parts Manual (International) — Parts Manual27 pg
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Sub-Zero 700 Parts Manual — Parts Manual27 pg
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Sub-Zero 700-2: Serials 1670316 to 2347395 — Parts Manual40 pg
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Sub-Zero Original: Serials 0 to 1670315 — Parts Manual30 pg
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Unit is in shutdown mode; all unit

From Service Manual 469982, p.34:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure door lock assembly resistance across PTC terminals. Expected: ~200 ohms cold.

3.Inspect strike and latch alignment. A misaligned strike prevents the switch stack from closing.

Part W10810403

Door lock assembly

Error codes (32)

CodeMeaning

--Unit is in shutdown mode; all unit functions suspended except lights and door…-20Zone thermistor is unplugged or faulty (open circuit) in the indicated zone.-88Red wire of display cable is unhooked or faulty; top lights off and keys…05Refrigerator cabinet thermistor read open or shorted for 10+ seconds, or…06Refrigerator evaporator thermistor read open or shorted for 10+ seconds, or…07Freezer cabinet thermistor read open or shorted for 10+ seconds, or repeatedly…08Freezer evaporator thermistor read open or shorted for 10+ seconds, or…20Defrost under-heat with no voltage feedback through Gray/White wire at defrost…21Defrost overheat condition detected.22No voltage feedback through Gray/White wire at defrost start.23Defrost overheat with no voltage feedback through Gray/White wire at defrost…24Defrost under-heat condition detected.30Excessive icemaker water valve solenoid activation (solenoid energized for more…40Excessive freezer compressor run time (compressor ran 100% for 6+ hours).50Excessive refrigerator compressor run (700BCI) or excessive refrigerator fan…55Zone thermistor is shorted in the indicated zone.80High variable speed compressor differential pressure or low voltage supplied to…81High amperage draw at variable speed compressor (700TF/I-2V only).82VS compressor could not maintain lowest minimum speed at highest current draw…83Locked variable speed compressor rotor (700TF/I-2V only).84Short circuit at VS compressor controller output circuit (700TF/I-2V only).85VS compressor converter overheated and shut down VS compressor (700TF/I-2V…86Serial communication failure between VS compressor controller and electronic…87Speed information from electronic control board is out of specification…88Electronic control board not receiving status data in response to speed…E0Communication error between control board and control panel (base units only).E3Communication error between control board and control panel (base units only).ECExcessive compressor run with error codes registered in the electronic control…EECompartment or evaporator thermistor (or its wiring) is open, shorted, or has a…ICEFlashing ICE and SERVICE annunciators indicate water valve solenoid was…

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SERVICEFlashing SERVICE annunciator alone indicates excessive compressor run time or…SuBlue wire of display cable is unhooked or faulty; top lights off.

Service modes (21)

Clear Error Codes1
Diagnostic Mode1
Diagnostic Mode (Base Units)1
Diagnostic Mode (Tall Units)1
Manual Compartment Disable Mode (Tall Units only)1
Manual Component Activation Mode1
Manual Component Activation Mode (Tall Units only)1
Manual Defrost Initiation["Turn OFF master power switch for 10 seconds.","Turn master power switch back ON.","Control will…
Manual Entry Model Configuration Mode1
Manual Freezer Evaporator Defrost1
Model Configuration Mode1
Sabbath Mode1
Set Mode (Temperature Adjustment)["Press ZONE key to activate set mode and display setpoint for each zone.","Press ZONE key until…
Showroom Mode1
Shutdown Mode["Attempt to set temperatures warmer than control limits."]
Temperature Log Recall Mode - Compartment and Evaporator (Tall Units)1
Temperature Log Recall Mode - Compartment Only (Tall Units)1
Temperature Log Recall Mode (Compartment and Evaporator)1
Temperature Log Recall Mode (Compartment Only)1
Temperature Units Selection Mode1
Temperature Units Selection Mode (Fahrenheit/Celsius)1

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