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Sub-Zero 736TC-3 User Manual

Sub-Zero 736TC-3
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Troubleshooting Guides
Integrated
Integrated
(700-
(700-
3
3
T
T
ALL)
ALL)
Series
Series
8-8
#3758412 - Revision B - December, 2006
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TEST / ACTION
(Continued)
G. Warm Freezer Temperature
with “SERVICE” Flashing
Pointers:
1. Evap Temp -20°F (-29°C) or
lower, see:
Door ajar
Lights ON w/door closed
Evaporator fan fault
Compartment thermistor mis-
read
Evaporator heavily frosted
Sealed system fault: leak or
partial restriction
2. Evap Temp between -19°F
(-28°C) and 0°F (-17°C), see:
Condenser Air Flow
Compartment thermistor mis-
read
Sealed system fault: leak
3. Evaporator Temp 0°F (-17°C)
or higher, see:
Power to compressor fault
Sealed system Fault: leak,
restriction, inefficient compres-
sor
NOTE: “Pointers” do not apply to
cabinet initial pulldown from
ambient temperatures.
NOTE: To clear flashing SER-
VICE indicator after repairs,
power OFF, then back ON.
NOTE: To clear non-flashing
SERVICE indicator after repairs,
press door ajar alarm bell
ON/OFF key for 15 seconds.
Light ON with Door/ Drawers Closed
a. Top hinge cover missing, not depress-
ing light switch
b. Faulty light switch
Evaporator Fan Fault
a. Top hinge cover missing, not depress-
ing fan switch
b. Fan blade obstructed or out of position
c. Faulty fan switch
(NOTE: A compressor must be running)
d. Evaporator. fan motor disconnected
e. Evaporator fan motor defective
(NOTE: Compressor must be running)
Compartment Thermistor Misread
Evaporator Heavily Frosted
a. Door or drawer ajar
b. Evaporator fan fault
c. Compartment thermistor misread
d. Defrost heater disconnected or faulty
e. Defrost terminator disconnected or
faulty.
f. Defrost sense line disconnected.
g. No power from control board to defrost
circuit
Power to Compressor Fault
NOTE: For 700TF/I-3, see Error Code
Troubleshooting Guide
Sealed System Fault
Sealed System Leak
Sealed System Restriction
Inefficient Compressor
a. Replace hinge cover.
b. Check operation of light switches, lights off
when switch is depressed. Replace switch if
defective. (NOTE: there are two light switch-
es in the drawer area)
a. Install hinge cover.
b. Move obstruction or reposition blade.
c. Check for 115V AC to fan switch, depress
fan switch and check for 115V AC from fan
switch. Replace switch if defective. (NOTE:
there are two fan switches in the drawer
area)
d. Check electrical connections of motor.
Reconnect / repair bad connections.
e. Check for 115V AC at fan motor with fan
switch depressed. Replace motor if defec-
tive.
Check resistance of freezer compartment
thermistor for 30,000 to 33,000 ohms at
32°F (0°C). Replace if defective.
a. See Door or Drawer Ajar on previous page.
b. See Evaporator Fan Fault on previous page.
c. See Compartment Thermistor Misread on
previous page.
d. Check electrical connections. Reconnect /
repair bad connections. Check resistance of
heater, 30-38 Ohms, replace if defective.
e. Check electrical connections, Reconnect /
repair bad connections or replace terminator
if defective.
f. Manually initiate defrost by pressing ICE key
for 10 seconds. If defrost lasts exactly 5
minutes, check all connections of gray/white
wire from terminator to J4-4 on control
board. Reconnect / repair bad connections.
g. Manually initiate defrost by pressing ICE key
for 10 seconds. Check for 115V AC at E2 on
control board. Replace control board if
defective.
Check for 115V AC at E7 on control board.
Replace control board if defective.
See Sealed System Troubleshooting Guide

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Sub-Zero 736TC-3 Specifications

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BrandSub-Zero
Model736TC-3
CategoryRefrigerator
LanguageEnglish

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